Shallowford Church

📢 **Calling All Volunteers!** 🌟

We need your help in our preschool and toddler classrooms! If you love working with little ones and have a heart for serving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference. Your time and love can help shape young lives and support our growing church community.

Interested in joining our amazing team? Message us or sign up at the welcome desk this Sunday! Let’s nurture the next generation together. 🙌❤️

Our church family has been on mission, loving and supporting one another just as Jesus did (Luke 7:34). Let’s extend that love beyond our walls. Invite a coworker, neighbor, or friend into your home and share the gospel with them.

Jesus sees you as His beloved apprentice. His grace is infinite and available to you. No matter where you are, His invitation stands: come and find rest.

Take His yoke upon you and learn from Him. Jesus invites us to be His disciples, to devote our lives under His teaching. This isn’t just something we do; it transforms who we are.

God is always at work, he is fully present in our lives. He is in the small things, the medium things and the big things. Where do you see him today?

We strive to be a church community where we receive God’s love in ways that free us to love God and others.

Something for you to think about as you wrap up your week and head into the weekend.

Someone is praying for you
So when it seems you’re all alone And your heart will break in two
Remember someone is praying for you

Daniel 8 reminds us that the path to God’s kingdom often includes suffering. This chapter emphasizes the need for God’s people to be prepared for hardship, knowing that suffering is an expected part of following Christ. As we navigate a world often at odds with our beliefs, we must remember that the evil one actively opposes our marriages and spiritual practices.

Lamenting is a crucial practice when facing suffering. It’s a way of prayer that brings our grief and brokenness to God without expecting immediate solutions. Lament helps us acknowledge the pain in our lives while also remembering that God is present, listening, and greater than our problems.

While suffering can foster impatience, unchecked optimism, or compromise, lament allows us to confront our hardships in a healthy way. It’s a reminder that God sees us, loves us, and has not abandoned us, despite how difficult things may seem. Though we are not promised an easy journey, we are assured that it will ultimately lead to true life.

Scripture has a recurring pattern of suffering followed by glory, as seen in Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22, and Isaiah 53. Similarly, the power that resurrected Jesus is also at work in believers, guiding us through our unique journey. Ephesians 1:19-23 highlights that the same divine power is active in our lives, fueling us every day.

Though suffering is a reality, it is finite. Evil is limited and will not last forever, providing us with hope amid trials. This understanding should encourage us to stay strong, as our journey, though challenging, ultimately leads to the kingdom of God.

You can hear this week’s message and the rest of our series on the book of Daniel by checking us out on YouTube!

Happy Friday! We just wanted to let you all know that we love you, we’ve been praying for you this week and we hope you have a restful weekend. 🫶🏻

Let’s lift up our missions partners in prayer today 🙏 They’re out there making a difference, and our prayers make all the difference. Join us as we support them from afar. 🌍✨

Our upcoming Revive event is this Sunday, April 28th at 7pm! Join us for a delightful flower arranging session where we’ll craft stunning bouquets together. It’s the perfect opportunity to express your creativity, share laughter, prayers, and stories. Be sure to invite your friends, because joy is even better when shared. Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and let’s make some amazing memories. We can’t wait to see you in just a few days! 🌷💕

Let’s emulate Daniel’s unwavering commitment to prayer during trying times. Together, let’s lift our concerns to God, finding solace, strength, and direction. Feel free to share your own requests with us and join us in praying for one another.

Our next Revive is set for April 28th! Get ready for an enchanting flower arranging session where we’ll create beautiful bouquets together. It’s a chance to unleash your creativity, bond over laughter, prayers, and tales. Don’t forget to bring your gal pals along, because joy multiplies when shared. Save the date, round up your crew, and let’s create lasting memories together. We’re counting down the days to seeing you! 🌷💕

We’re excited to journey with you in finding a church home where YOU belong. At Shallowford Church, we believe in the power of community—because the church is more than just a building; it’s God’s family. We’re convinced that there’s no such thing as a flourishing Christian going it alone. We were designed to thrive in connection—both in receiving and offering support, in knowing and being known, in loving and being loved, in serving and being served. If you’re curious to learn more about who we are and how we can walk alongside you on your faith journey, simply click the link in our bio for more information on our next steps. We can’t wait to connect with you and welcome you into our church family!

We’re thrilled to announce that Revive, our upcoming women’s gathering, will take place on April 28th! Join us for a flower arranging workshop, where we’ll learn to craft stunning bouquets together. It’s a perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side, share laughter, prayer and stories. We encourage you to extend the invitation to your girlfriends, because everything’s better when shared with friends. So mark your calendars, gather your besties, and let’s make memories that will bloom forever. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌷💕

Happy Friday! Let today be a reminder of God’s unwavering presence in our lives. Embrace His grace, walk in His light, and let His love guide your steps🌷

Guys, come join us for The Table! This will be a great time to gather and get to know each other more. Invite a friend and we hope to see you all there!

Our next Table event is this week on April 7 from 4-5:30pm. For more information tap the link in our bio or use the church center app.

New week, renewed hope! Let’s carry the joy of Easter forward and spread His love every day.🌷

He is risen indeed!