January 18
WEEK 3
SCRIPTURE
(Highlighted story of the week)
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Psalm 18:32
OBSERVATION
(What is this scripture saying?)
The author is saying that God is the one who makes us strong and gives us security and reassurance.
APPLICATION
(How can I apply this scripture to my life?)
Parents, tell your child(ren):
Are there times when you feel weak or confused? Have you ever asked God to be stronger? If so, when? If not, ask Him to give you strength today for anything that comes your way!
Ages 4-6:
Draw a picture or write one sentence about how God makes you strong when you are weak.
Ages 7-9:
When was the last time you were confused or feeling weak? Write in your journal or draw a picture of how God made you strong.
PRAYER
(Parents: Have your child repeat this prayer or pray/write their own prayer.)
Lord, we thank You for your continuous protection and security over us. Please give us the strength we need everyday and for every situation. We know we can always come to You and You will help us! Amen!
Extra Credit Devotional Reading!
Matthew 13:47-14:12, Psalm 18:16-36, Proverbs 4:7-10
“When You Respond”
Pastor Josiah Nordgren
January 18, 2026
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
Luke 5:5-7 (NIV)
Jesus becomes to us when we .
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Luke 5:8-10a (NIV)
“Go away from me, Lord; I am sinful” is the of the conversation — .
The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).
John 1:41-42 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
1 John 3:1a (NIV)
Jesus transforms —and that transforms .
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:10b-11 (NIV)
Jesus transforms who we are—and that transforms what .
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“Faith That Sticks”
Pastor Josiah Nordgren
January 11, 2026
2026 Focus: Deeper Faith Together
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
Luke 5:4-6 (NIV)
Oftentimes we wait for change while Christ is on us.
So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:7-11 (NIV)
John 1:35-42 – Andrew brings Simon to Jesus, Jesus renames him Peter.
Luke 4 – Jesus goes to Peter’s house, heals his mother-in-law, heals many others.
Matthew 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-18 – Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to follow Him.
Matthew 4:21–22, Mark 1:19-20 – Jesus calls James and John to follow Him.
So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
Luke 5:7 (NIV)
Certain blessings only come from .
So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:11 (NIV)
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January 11
WEEK 2
SCRIPTURE
(Highlighted story of the week)
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:30-31
OBSERVATION
(What is this scripture saying?)
We do not have to worry because God loves us and we are worth so much to God that He even knows how many hairs we have on our head!
APPLICATION
(How can I apply this scripture to my life?)
Parents, tell your child(ren):
Is there anything that makes you scared? If so, what is it? Remember that God loves and cares for you, so you don’t have anything to fear!
Ages 4-6:
Think about what you’re afraid of and draw a picture of how God can protect you from it.
Ages 7-9:
Think about the thing(s) you’re afraid of the most, write in your journal or share with a grownup how you think God can protect you from those things.
PRAYER
(Parents: Have your child repeat this prayer or pray/write their own prayer.)
“Lord, we give You our fears and worries because we know that You care for us and we don’t have to be afraid. Thank You for always loving us. Amen!”
Extra Credit Devotional Reading!
Matthew 10:24-11:6, Psalm 13:1-6, Proverbs 3:16-18
“Deeper Faith in 2026”
Pastor Josiah Nordgren
January 4, 2026
One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Luke 5:1-4 (NIV)
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Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
Luke 5:5-6 (NIV)
Jesus only needs you to be one thing: .
Discussion Questions
This weekend we kicked off the year with a brand-new series called Deeper Water.
In Luke 5, we find Peter in a moment of exhaustion and disappointment. He’s been trying the same thing over and over—fishing all night with nothing to show for it. He’s not believing for a miracle; he’s cleaning up disappointment. Peter is washing empty nets after a long, exhausting night, ready to pack it in and go home.
This is where Jesus tells Peter to go again—to go into deeper water and let his nets down for a catch. Everything in Peter wants to resist: his knowledge of the water, his exhaustion, his pride, his frustration. But more than all of that, Peter has just a little bit of faith. He lets down his nets, and the catch is so large that his nets begin to break.
This story isn’t about empty or full nets. It’s not even about overcoming disappointment. It’s about Jesus calling Peter into deeper water, Peter saying yes, and that yes changing the course of his life. In the same way, Jesus is calling us into deeper water—a deeper faith with Him.
Our focus for 2026 is Deeper Faith Together.
Small Group Discussion Questions
- Read Luke 5:1–6. What stands out to you from the text or the message?
- When you think about going deeper in your faith, what excuses or doubts come to mind?
- Have you done devotions before? What do you enjoy about it, and what do you find difficult?
- As an OG, make a plan to either do devotions together and share them, or come next week with a devo ready to go.
- What is one area of your life you would love to see Jesus transform this year?
- Pray together.
“Table Talks”
Pastor Steph Trittipo
December 28, 2025
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, and to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
– Acts 2:42 (NIV)
We must devote ourselves to communion with God and with others.
The best gift you can give others is presence, because we carry His presence with us.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
– Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
We must choose to devote ourselves to prayer.
December 28
WEEK 52
SCRIPTURE
(Highlighted story of the week)
He heals their broken hearts and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars
and knows each of them by name. Our Lord is great and powerful. There is no limit to what he knows.
Psalms 147:3-5
OBSERVATION
(What is this scripture saying?)
The song to the Lord declares the power and awe of His greatness! He’s able to heal our hurting hearts and He knows all the stars by name. His strength and knowledge are limitless!
APPLICATION
(How can I apply this scripture to my life?)
Parents, tell your child(ren):
God is amazing and when we need help or have a question, God knows everything and He can do anything! This is encouraging because we don’t have to worry! We just have to have faith in Him!
Ages 4-6:
Draw a picture of what it looks like for God to be strong and have endless knowledge!
Ages 7-9:
If God knows all the stars by name, how do you think He knows us being made in His image? Write or draw what it means for God to know you like how He knows the stars!
PRAYER
(Parents: Have your child repeat this prayer or pray/write their own prayer.)
“Dear God, it’s amazing how You made all the earth and the universe; and yet, You still choose to love and care for us closer than all the other things You have made. Because of Your might and infinite knowledge, we can trust who You are… a good, good Father. Amen!
Ages 10+
Revelation 19:1-21; Psalm 147:1-20; Proverbs 31:1-7
“In Awe Of His Birth”
Pastor Josiah Nordgren
December 21, 2025
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
– Matthew 1:18-19 (NIV)
Be in awe that the arms of God .
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
– Luke 2:8-10 (NIV)
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
– Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV)
Be in awe that the arms of God .
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
– Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
Be in awe that the arms of God are .
“In Awe of His Miracles!”
Pastor Jarrod Oda
December 14, 2025
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this.” –C.S. Lewis
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
– Luke 1:38 (NIV)
I can see miracles with a willing, thankful, and believing !
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
– 2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV)
God asks to participate in the miracles that He does!
God’s got …so follow through!
From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.
– Acts 17:26-27 (NIV)
I’m praying for to receive a miracle of !
Discussion Questions:
In Awe of His Miracles!
In this series we call Adoration, we are reclaiming our awe of Christ. We are taking the time to slow down and look at examples in the Bible to bring back the awe of Christ. Miracles led up to and surrounded Jesus’ birth, miracles surrounded His life and ministry here on earth, and Jesus still does miracles today! We looked at stories in the Bible that compare and contrast different responses to miracles, and from Mary and Zechariah we learned that if we want to regain our awe of miracles, we need a thankful, willing, and believing heart. And from the feeding of the 5,000 and Peter walking on water…Jesus wants us to participate in the miracles that He does. Even if our faith fails…God’s got you!
Here are the questions for you to discuss:
- Are you more like Zechariah or Mary when it comes to miracles? How did you arrive at that?
- In Luke 1:38 Mary says: “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” What is the last “word” God has given you? Did you fulfill it yet or not?
- Pastor Jarrod shared some stories of the small miracles the other staff members told him; share a small miracle the Lord has done for you!
- In feeding the 5,000 Jesus provided the miracle and it passed through the hands of the Disciples. Share a story of a miracle God asked you to participate in.
- How did you come to faith in Jesus Christ? What were some of the miracles that happened in the process.