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Already There.... Look Again | Pastor Clinton Powell
Discussion Questions:
1. Proximity Without Perception
2. Fear Answered With Truth
- Faith is formed when truth is allowed to challenge fear instead of fear interpreting truth.
3. Open Eyes and Identity
- God often transforms us not by changing our circumstances, but by changing how we see them.
Main Passage:
13 “Go and find out where he is,” the king commanded, “so I can send troops to seize him.” And the report came back: “Elisha is at Dothan.” 14 So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. 16 “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
Reflection Questions:
Weekly Application:
What is the spiritual practice, behavior, or step everyone should try this week?
(e.g., set aside daily time for prayer, invite someone to church, practice gratitude, etc.)
Prayer Points
Announcements:
Benevolence/Pastoral Care: How to request care for life events.
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Weekly Events:
New Believers Class – twice a week – Sign up: MHC | FC
- You have made the decision to follow Christ. Now what? Learn what it means to be a Christian as you seek to more like Him in your every day life.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Culture Dinner – Feb 12th, March 12th, April 9th @ 7:00p – Fountain Campus – Register here
- Our monthly membership class. You will learn about the church, gain insight into your spiritual gifts, and so much more
Blueprint – Young Adult Service – Feb 6th, March 6th @ 7pm
Child Dedication – Feb 15th, April 19th – get registered in app or here: MHC | FC
Baptism – Feb 22nd, March 22nd, April 12th – get registered in app or here: MHC | FC
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this time we have shared together. Thank You for Your Word, for the fellowship, and for the encouragement we have received tonight. We are grateful that You are present with us and that You continue to shape our hearts through Your truth.
Lord, help us to carry what we learned today into our daily lives. Give us strength to walk in faith, wisdom to make good decisions, and love to serve others as You have loved us. Unite our hearts as a community, and help us to support one another with grace, patience, and understanding.
Notes for Connect Group Leaders:
* Tailor the discussion questions based on your group’s needs.
* Encourage participation but allow space for thoughtful silence.
* Keep the tone conversational and safe.
Introduction / Ice Breaker (5 Minutes)
Goal: Create connection and engagement before diving in.
Conversation Starter (pick one or more):
* What’s something you did this week that made you smile?
* What’s a win or challenge you had this week?
* If your life this week were a movie title, what would it be?
* What’s one thing someone here might not know about you?
Virtual Options (if online):
Show-and-Tell: Share a meaningful object from your space.
