Know: Lifelong Godly wisdom at a pivotal age, reinforcing Storyhill culture.

Do: Act on what you’ve learned. Special element: Asking the people of Storyhill to submit a picture of themselves at age 13, with some of them being used creatively throughout the series (e.g. as intro slides, a montage, social media, etc)

Overview: As of August 2024, Storyhill is officially a teenager: growing fast, a little awkward, sometimes insecure, growing pains, and needing to be reminded of who we are. Thirteen is a pivotal age worth celebrating and the right time to focus on some of the core wisdom we have needed – and will continue to need. And yet, when you learn something young, you can be bolder with it. You have less to lose. The truths can become part of your personality and how you approach life instead of trying to rewire yourself later. These sermons will be practical with topics like Financial Health/Stewardship of Time and Money, Engaging Politics/Christianity without Boundary Markers, and our Foundational Practices.

Weeks:

• August 11 – Receive and Give (COMMUNION)

• August 18 – Room for Zealots and Tax Collectors (TASTE OF COMMUNITY)

• (13TH BIRTHDAY 8/21) August 25 – The Jar is Only So Big (NEW MP/BAPTISMS)