Hills Church Process: 1 X 1 X 1 = 1

1) One weekly gathering with the church family for worship, service, encouragement, and equipping.
1) One circle of friends that you do life with and share the journey of following Jesus together
1) Once a day meeting with Jesus in prayer and the Word

When these things are integrated in our life, we begin to grow and become whole.

The Church's Commtiment:
1) Apostles Teaching: Church for Community
2) Breaking Bread: Circles for Authenticity
3) Prayers: Communion for Intimacy (with God)

What connects these things together is fellowship, the importance of relationships.

“You cannot know God if you do not experience being known by him. The degree to which you know God is directly reflected in your experience of being known by him. And the degree that you are known by him will be reflected in the way in which you are known by other people. In other words, your relationship with God is a direct reflection of the depth of your relationship with others.” | Dr. Curt Thompson, “The Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships“

- Mercy restores value.
- Grace restores identity.
- Truth produces humility.

2 simple things:
1) Make a commitment to relationships.
2) Make a commitment to relationships.

BIG IDEA:
Three things you can do to usher in the Kingdom of God:
- Begin a new relationship
- Heal a broken one
- Make a good relationship better

TABLE TALK
> When has God used a relationship to bring healing in your life? Describe the circumstances.
> What keeps you building and investing into friendships?
> What will you do differently this week to engage others in your life?