121 Community Church

Coming up this month in the life of 121!

Visit 121cc.com/events for more info!

Join us on Sundays for worship! We'd love to meet you and help you get plugged in!

Service options are 9am and 11am. Learn more about 121 at https://121cc.com

If you're still searching for a place to serve during Serve Week, please signup to serve at GrapeFest! From festival setup and tear down to helping with the Grapestomp and working the kid zone - there are SO many ways you can serve our local community! https://grapevinecvb.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=89761

"Jesus was the master storyteller who, as prophesied in Psalm 78 (see Matt. 13:35), often taught using parables to illustrate His overarching message. He did this for at least two reasons: to confound those who rejected Him and to enlighten those who received Him (Mark 4:11–12)."

The Master Storyteller | Tabletalk We as believers love Jesus’ parables not simply because they are good stories well told but because the Holy Spirit has opened our eyes, ears, and hearts to understand their message.

"Jesus’ parables were teaching aids and can be thought of as extended analogies, comparing two things or ideas. A common description of a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning." Click the link below to see a list of all of the parables in the Bible.

How many parables are in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org How many parables are in the Bible? Why are there so many parables in the Bible?

All women are invited to join us for a space of sweet Solitude time in September! We’ll gather at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens and spread out from there to enjoy the beauty of creation as we spend time with the Lord.
Let us know you’re coming at https://forms.121cc.com/24womenssolitude

This resource is a great way to truth check the things shared in our culture around us! The Culture Translator team uploads articles, videos, and podcasts each week that look into music, movies, TV shows and social media trends that influence our world.

Weekly Pop Culture Updates - The Culture Translator | Axis Stay up-to-date with teen culture using The Culture Translator. Get insights and analysis to help you better understand your teenager's world.

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY: Newcomers lunch!!
If you're new to 121 or looking for a church home, join us for lunch this Sunday at 12:30 to learn more about the life and community of 121! Feel free to bring your kids with you!

"The Lord didn't pick up or carry the healed man's mat for him, but rather He told him to pick up his own mat. With that command came the strength to obey. He was given the necessary strength in his arms and his legs to resume a normal lifestyle. When the Lord heals our disease of sin and removes its devastating effects, He gives us the strength to carry the normal loads of everyday life. He doesn’t relieve us of all our workloads and responsibilities. He doesn’t take away all burdensome problems and trials of normal daily life. But He enables us to carry them."

Through the Roof — Growing Christians Ministries Lessons from Jesus’ healing of the paralyzed man.

If you have kids in CreationLand or 121Kids, you're invited to a parent meeting Sunday, August 25th from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Join us to hear about our vision for these ministries, upcoming events, and to meet other parents! Reach out to Courtney with questions at [email protected].
Lunch and childcare provided upon registration.
Register here: https://forms.121cc.com/cl121kidsparentlunch

The Gospel of Mark begins with life-altering good news—news so powerful that it changes everything. Mark 1:1 boldly declares, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” This statement is not just a historical note; it’s a declaration of something new and transformative. Just as Genesis begins with God creating the world, Mark opens with the creation of a life through Jesus Christ. 

Through his writing, Mark highlights that Jesus is not just a teacher or prophet but the King who holds all authority. His Gospel is a call to action, urging us to be doers of the word and to recognize Jesus as the one who saves. 

One of the key messages in Mark 1:1-15 is the importance of preparing the way for others to hear this good news. Just as John the Baptist cleared a path for Jesus by preaching repentance, we too are called to make a way for others to encounter Christ. Whether through prayer, sharing resources, or simply living out the gospel in our daily lives, we have a role in helping others see Jesus. 

When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened, and the Spirit descended, affirming His identity as the beloved Son of God. In the same way, when we embrace the gospel, our identity is affirmed in Christ. But what happens when we face tough times? When Jesus was led into the wilderness, He overcame temptation where Adam failed. The good news is that Jesus not only overcame for Himself but for us as well. When we find ourselves in our own wilderness, facing spiritual battles, we can look to Jesus, who has already won the victory and offers us strength in our struggles.

Finally, Mark’s Gospel reminds us of the urgency of repentance and belief in the good news. Jesus is not only the content of the Gospel but also its preacher. As He came into Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God, He called people to repent and believe. This is the heart of the Christian life—continually turning away from sin and turning towards the life-giving truth of the gospel. Let this life-altering good news shape every aspect of your life, leading you to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Joining a LifeGroup is a great way to do life with others who are looking to grow and follow Jesus together. If you aren't currently in a LifeGroup, but would like to learn about the different groups we have, please come to our LifeGroup Interest Lunch this Sunday at 12:30p.

LifeGroup Interest Lunch God created us to be in community. Joining a LifeGroup is a great way to do life with others who are looking to grow and follow Jesus together. Join us for lunch to learn more about the different groups we offer, and let us help you find the right one for you and your family.

Men, join us for our retreat this year as we gather at multiple locations to spend time alone with God in His creation, and spend time in community to encourage one another with the goal of reigniting our heart for the Lord. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends.

Men's Retreat 2024 “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:11-13 In our fast-paced and demanding world, it's easy to find our spiritual fervor...

Have you signed up to serve yet? We have so many NEW exciting opportunities are GrapeFest! This year in the kids' section, we'll have dance parties, amazing crafts and MORE! Plus, we're serving in the Grapestomp portion this year! https://shorturl.at/F7wW3

We’re celebrating 25 years of lives changed by helping people understand that living for Jesus Christ is the most meaningful way to live. The goal for Serve Week is to have 2500 people serve over the course of multiple days in September. We will be in schools, at grapefest, at parks, and many more job sites in the DFW area! Serve Week kicks off Monday, September 9th and runs through Sunday, September 15th. This is a great way to serve with your Lifegroup, your family and friends, and to meet new people.
Find more info and register at https://121cc.com/serveweek/

Starting off the new school year with Promotion Sunday!! So exciting to see all the kids in their new grades!

We’re celebrating 25 years of lives changed by helping people understand that living for Jesus Christ is the most meaningful way to live. The goal for Serve Week is to have 2500 people serve over the course of multiple days in September. We will be in schools, at grapefest, at parks, and many more job sites in the DFW area! Serve Week kicks off Monday, September 9th and runs through Sunday, September 15th. This is a great way to serve with your Lifegroup, your family and friends, and to meet new people.
Find more info and register at https://121cc.com/serveweek/

The Bible is a book like no other. It is God’s very words and has had an incredible influence throughout history. But it is often difficult to read.
Do you feel lost when people are talking about different parts of the Bible? Do you struggle when you read it because you don’t know how it all fits together? Do you have a hard time getting through a book (or into a book) because it doesn’t look or sound like anything you’ve read before?
Over six weeks, we will discuss the different types of writing, tips to understand it, and how it all fits together. Each week, through reading, discussion, and teaching, we will go through a different part of the bible, so that you have a full picture of this incredible book and know how to read and enjoy it.
Find out more about this class and our other fall classes at https://121cc.com/fall24/

Great news: we have even more options to serve before, during AND after Grapefest this year. Click the button below to register! https://grapevinecvb.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=89761

"You don’t have to be a wilderness guru to engage nature with your children—you just need to get outside."

Help Kids Value Nature in a Virtual World Nature is an untapped blessing for many Christians—and one our children desperately need in a digital world where we’re increasingly isolated and displaced.

Take some time to dwell on your takeaways this week. What resources are you going to pick up? How can you develop a comprehensive approach to learning in your own faith? In teaching your kids about faith?

So. Many. Opportunities. Have you signed up for serve week yet? We can't wait to see how God moves throughout the entire WEEK! Want to sign up for more than one shift? GREAT! Sign up for as many as you'd like! Questions? Let us know!

121 Serve Week What Is Serve Week? This fall, 121 Community Church will mark 25 years of lives changed by helping people understand that living for Jesus Christ is the most meaningful way to live. One of the key ways we go about this is by authentically investing in our local community through serving.

Fall classes are coming up soon! This week we highlighted our Resolving Everyday Conflict class.
This 8 week study unpacks the amazing things the Bible has to say about conflict and relationships. With God’s help, Resolving Everyday Conflict will dramatically change the way you respond to conflict regardless of the other persons response. Join us as we learn practical tools for resolving everyday conflict.
REGISTER HERE: https://resolvingconflict.paperform.co

Brett mentioned several resources throughout his sermon yesterday. Many of those resources can be found on his website, listed below. Check the comments section to find additional ones he mentioned.

Maven

THIS SUNDAY!! Workshop details...
Session 1 (3:00-4:00) - The Technology Revolution
Session 2 (4:15-5:30) - The Gender Revolution

THIS SUNDAY!! Workshop details…
Session 1 (3:00-4:00) - The Technology Revolution
Session 2 (4:15-5:30) - The Gender Revolution

Hope to see you there!

Stop by our connections lunch tomorrow at 12:30 to learn how to get plugged into a LifeGroup, meet our staff, and find out about all the ways you can serve!

Coming up: Newcomers lunch!!
If you're new to 121 or looking around for a church home, join us for lunch on July 28th to learn more about the life and community of 121! Feel free to bring your kids with you to lunch so we can meet your whole family! See you soon!

Parents: Mark your calendars for a workshop with Brett and Erin Kunkle happening on August 4th. During the workshop they will give us ways to lead our kids, as they navigate technology, gender, and authority.

Helping Our Kids Navigate Culture Join Brett and Erin Kunkle from Maven Ministries as they give us ways to lead our kids, as they navigate our culture, including technology, gender, and authority. Based on Brett’s book, A Practical Guide to Navigating Culture, they will give a parents perspective on preparing our kids for the worl...

Happening This Weekend: Our Converge Disciple Making Conference! See site to register.

2024 Converge Conference Please join us as we host the DFW Navigators 13th Disciple Making Conference here at 121. This conference is for anyone looking to go deeper in discipleship or learn about it for the first time. The Navigators focus on life to life discipleship and encourage spiritual growth as we study the life of....