Message Description:
This Sunday we’re celebrating 8 years of Real Life — and you don’t want to miss it! From a dream in our hearts back in 2017 to hundreds of lives changed, baptisms, and stories of God’s faithfulness, we’ve seen Him do “a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19).

But the best part? The story isn’t finished yet.

Come hear how God has moved over the past 8 years and discover what’s next as we step into a future of even greater impact. Together, we’ll:
✅ Celebrate life-change through baptisms and powerful stories
✅ Look back at God’s faithfulness and the Dream Team that made it possible
✅ Catch the vision for what’s next — reaching more people far from God
✅ See how you can help write the next chapter

Don’t just watch the story unfold — be part of it. Bring a friend, come ready to celebrate, and let’s thank Jesus together for all He has done and all He is about to do!

TALK IT OVER

1. Looking Back with Gratitude
- What’s one story or memory of Real Life Church that has impacted you personally?
- How have you seen God do “a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19) in your life or in the life of someone close to you since being part of this church?

2. Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
- We’ve seen people baptized, lives changed, and a community formed. Why is it important to pause and celebrate these milestones together?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 says, “We were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” How have you experienced that kind of authentic community here?

3. Sharing Our Stories
- Who’s someone at Real Life who has shared their story with you in a way that encouraged your faith?
- What’s one part of your own story God may be nudging you to share with others?

4. Living the Vision
- Our vision is “to see people far from God discover their real life and purpose in Jesus.” What does that vision mean to you personally?
- How have you seen someone “far from God” take steps closer to Jesus through this church family?

5. Writing the Next Chapter
- When you think about the next 8 years, what’s one dream or prayer you have for Real Life Church?
- What role do you feel God is calling you to play in helping write this next chapter? (Serving, giving, inviting, discipling, etc.)

6. Soul-to-Soul Reflection
- What’s one area in your life where you need God to “make a way in the wilderness” right now? (Isaiah 43:19)
- As you reflect on the question “Will you help write our story?” — what does your heart say back to God?