Michael Leapley

Caring Conversation: Caring Conversation:

Discuss one of these questions each day: Discuss one of these questions each day:
What does it mean to trust in God? What does it mean to trust in God?
What does it mean to repent? What does it mean to repent?
How can I serve God? How can I serve God?

Then read the assigned Bible Reading for each day: Then read the assigned Bible Reading for each day:
Sunday: Acts 9:1-9 Sunday: Acts 9:1-9
Monday: Acts 3:19 Monday: Acts 3:19
Tuesday: Acts 9:10-19 Tuesday: Acts 9:10-19
Wednesday: Proverbs 3:5-6 Wednesday: Proverbs 3:5-6
Thursday: Acts 9:20-25 Thursday: Acts 9:20-25
Friday: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Friday: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18
Saturday: Acts 9:26-31 Saturday: Acts 9:26-31

Then choose one of the following to do as a service this week: Then choose one of the following to do as a service this week:

 Take food to the local food shelf.
 Walk around your neighborhood and pick up litter.
(Remember to wear gloves)
 Show a friend or family member a random act of love. Give
them a compliment, give them a gift, write them a letter
saying that you appreciate them, etc.
 Rake your neighbor’s yard!
 Take food to the local food shelf.
 Walk around your neighborhood and pick up litter.
(Remember to wear gloves)
 Show a friend or family member a random act of love. Give
them a compliment, give them a gift, write them a letter
saying that you appreciate them, etc.
 Rake your neighbor’s yard!

Ritual for the week: Ritual for the week:

Get out a blank sheet of paper. Without anybody else seeing, write
some sins on it that you have struggled with the past week. Then
crumple it up and throw it in the garbage (Parents- make sure that
the papers are properly disposed of). Read 1 John 1:9. Remember
that your sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus! Pray
to God and thank Him for His forgiveness and grace.
Get out a blank sheet of paper. Without anybody else seeing it,
write some sins on the paper that you have struggled with the past
week. Then crumple it up and throw it in the garbage (Parents,
make sure that the papers are properly disposed of). Read 1 John
1:9. Remember that your sins have been washed away by the blood
of Jesus! Pray to God and thank Him for His forgiveness and grace.
Michael Leapley
Four Key Faith Practices for Applying Acts 9:1-31
The common thread that nurtures faith formation within one’s life
journey are the Four Key Faith Practices. These essential faith
practices articulate a foundational spirituality that shapes the work
of congregations and the lives of Christians. Faith is formed through
relationships, and those relationships engage in fundamental
Christian practices. These basic faith practices are evident in
Scripture, church history, and modern research. It is through such
practices that faith is transmitted between the generations and over
time. https://milestonesministry.org/
1. Caring Conversations: These conversation starters provide
meaningful reflection on biblical texts and our daily lives. It
helps you bond with others on the journey of faith. It also
helps you in the important task of talking about your
Christian faith.
2. Devotions: Being devoted to God’s word serves as the
foundation for practicing the
presence of God and blessing you with faith, hope, and love.
Having a special time of day to do devotions increases the
regularity of this important practice in your life.
3. Service: Christ tells us to serve others. By living the faith in
love, we learn the value and joy of the Christian faith.
Serving others reminds us of the breadth of the Kingdom of
God and that our faith is personal but not private. Faith
motivates us to serve the world in love.
4. Rituals and Traditions: Symbolic actions grounded in the
Christian tradition throughout the year provide a beautiful
and holistic way of experiencing the grace of God. As you
practice rituals and traditions, continue to use the ones that
fill you with peace, passion, meaning, and hope.
Four Key Faith Practices for Applying Acts 9:1-31
The common thread that nurtures faith formation within one’s life
journey are the Four Key Faith Practices. These essential faith
practices articulate a foundational spirituality that shapes the work
of congregations and the lives of Christians. Faith is formed through
relationships, and those relationships engage in fundamental
Christian practices. These basic faith practices are evident in
Scripture, church history, and modern research. It is through such
practices that faith is transmitted between the generations and over
time. https://milestonesministry.org/
1. Caring Conversations: These conversation starters provide
meaningful reflection on biblical texts and our daily lives. It
helps you bond with others on the journey of faith. It also
helps you in the important task of talking about your
Christian faith.
2. Devotions: Being devoted to God’s word serves as the
foundation for practicing the
presence of God and blessing you with faith, hope, and love.
Having a special time of day to do devotions increases the
regularity of this important practice in your life.
3. Service: Christ tells us to serve others. By living the faith in
love, we learn the value and joy of the Christian faith.
Serving others reminds us of the breadth of the Kingdom of
God and that our faith is personal but not private. Faith
motivates us to serve the world in love.
4. Rituals and Traditions: Symbolic actions grounded in the
Christian tradition throughout the year provide a beautiful
and holistic way of experiencing the grace of God. As you
practice rituals and traditions, continue to use the ones that
fill you with peace, passion, meaning, and hope.