Lecture Notes: Concord Church Service and MLK Reflection

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

• MLK's impact: Equality, justice, and cultural change in America.
• Ideals to remember: Freedom, equality, hope, joy, love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness.
• Self-reflection: How do we live these ideals in our daily lives?

Concord Church Service Details

• Mission: Connecting people to their next step in Christ.
• Online Engagement: Share live, chat with the team, stay connected via website.
• First-time Visitors: Special gift available at the fireplace lounge.

Ways to Give

• QR Code
• Text number
• Website: ConcordDallas.org/give
• Donation boxes in the building

Church Initiatives

• Prayer and Fasting: Aiming to be the unstoppable church.
  • Prayer twice daily: 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Daniel fast: Ends January 26th.
• Black History Month: Supporting Black-owned businesses.
• Grow Groups: Starting in February, sign-ups available.
• Point-in-time Count: Annual count of unhoused individuals.
  • Volunteer opportunity: Engage, provide essentials.

Scholarship Applications

• Open for high school seniors and college grad students.
• Deadline: February 16, 2025
• Application: Online or via email.

Community Engagement

• Invite to Church: Distribute invite cards.
• Stay Updated: Website and social media.

Worship Experience

• Celebration of life and thanking God.
• Praise and worship songs: Emphasis on rejoicing and being glad.
• Encouragement to treat neighbors with kindness and embody church values.

MLK Day

• Reflect on Dr. King's legacy and continue the work of social justice.
• Interview with MLK III available on YouTube.

Special Guest

• Pastor Jeffrey Johnson II from Eastern Star Baptist Church.
• Encouragement and mentorship with Pastor Brian Carter.

Sermon Highlights: "I'm Coming Out of This"

• Scripture: John 11:44
• Key Themes:
  • Overcoming being stuck in life challenges.
  • Develop an active faith in Jesus.
  • Invitation to roll away personal barriers to let God's power work.
  • Jesus’ power to resurrect and restore.

Conclusion and Invitation

• Encouragement for personal decisions to follow Jesus.
• Opportunities to connect with the church community.
• Blessing and dismissal with a focus on faith and community growth.

Use this summary to remember the key elements of the Concord Church service, the reflection on MLK, and the empowering message shared by Pastor Jeffrey Johnson II. Reflect on how you can embody these teachings in your own life.