During the month of April, we're going to experience a Big Idea Series that is designed to challenge every person who calls Kingsway their church home to take a fresh look at an important topic.

We're switching our perspective from ME to WE.

We live in a world that is constantly telling each of us to live for ME. We learn at an early age to take care of ourselves and to make sure we get what we need. But the Bible flips that entire thought process upside-down; it literally urges us to change our ME perspective to a WE perspective.

We're going to talk about how we can live for a WE that is bigger than ME. Specifically, we're going to look at Jesus' example of serving. And, since ME to WE is a Big Idea Series, everyone from preschool-age and up will be talking about the same themes from the same Bible stories each week.

“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”

With these words, Jesus forever changed the life of a young fisherman named Simon. We know him better as Peter, one of Jesus' closest companions, the leader of Jesus' band of disciples and one of the most influential characters in the early decades of the life of the Church.

What happened to young, brash fisherman named Simon that turned him into a wise, faithful leader? Was his journey simple and uncomplicated or difficult and complex? Was it smooth sailing or rough seas? Was it straight or winding? Was it full of joy and success or failure and disappointment? Was it a combination of all these things?

Join us as we look at the life of Peter - the Rock - and as we discover what it means to follow Jesus.

The fiscal cliff. The debt ceiling. Interest rates, inflation, taxes ...

What emotions stir in you when you hear those words? Fear? Worry? Anger? Despair? When we see ourselves as responsible to meet our own needs, we find ourselves focused on those things rather than trusting God. God desires a different story for us. God wants us to trust him. Will we?

We begin seeing amazing blessings when we first see everything as belonging to God. By trusting him to meet our daily needs, we are released from the fears of this world and are aligned to become more like our generous God.

Learn how to prioritize finances and grow in your ability to trust God.

Christmas is a time of joy, hope, wonder and light. And, it's all because of the baby in the manger, Jesus, the Lord. God sent him to turn the hearts of his people back to him. So, join us. Let's adore him.

We have been given new life. Are we giving life back? We have been blessed. In turn, are we blessing others. God has rewarded us with so much. His calling is for us to turn right back around and bless those he puts in our path.

Check out Give Life series resources and learn more about Operation Give Life.

From front to back and from top to bottom, the story of Christmas is a story of amazing, outrageous, extravagent generosity. On Christmas, we're reminded that God gave the most precious gift ever, the gift of his son. We, in turn, have the oppportunity to be outrageously generous with others.

Check out The Generous Story series resources.