The Jesus Stuff
5 things to expect at church.
written by Megan McGinnis*
What do you typically expect as you walk into church on a Sunday? If you’re like me, you expect quality time with close friends, clear Bible teaching with hopefully a few good jokes, and worship music to help the truth of the Bible settle into your heart. If you were part of the church in Acts, however, your expectations may have been a little different.
Throughout Acts, we see five things happening as the church gathers:
Signs & wonders
Salvation of people far from God
Physical healing
Casting out demons
Suffering for the good of others
I find myself convicted, as I read through this list, that none of these things are possible on my own strength. Each of these five elements of “the Jesus stuff,” as John Wimber called it, are only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I’m also encouraged - not every single member of the church has to be gifted in all five of these areas. We can each ask God to show us our portion in this list - to show us what he wants to do in and around us.
There are things that God won’t do until we ask! So take time to ask him to work, and praise him for the ways that he is already at work. The Jesus stuff doesn’t happen on our own power - we need the Holy Spirit to empower us. Praise God - he has given us his Spirit to enable us both to will and to work toward his good purpose!
*Megan is the Sunday Operations & Facility Manager at The Heights, coordinating the use of our facility and the many ministries that operate in our space on Sundays. She loves bicycle rides on sunny days, good books on grey days, and time with friends no matter the weather.
Coming Up at The Heights…
Connect Class | Sunday, April 13 after the 10:45am service AND after the 4:30pm service
Are you new to The Heights? Have you been coming for a while but want to get more connected here? Connect Class is THE way to get connected to life here at The Heights. In this short, one-hour class, we will go over what we believe, how you can belong, and what spaces we have available for you to grow as a disciple of Jesus. A meal and childcare are always provided. When you register, please select the AM Connect Class if you are attending after the 10:45am service, and select the PM Connect Class if you are attending after the 4:30pm service.
Lovewell Colfax: Stock Our Shelves | March Resource Drive
Help us meet the practical needs of our unhoused neighbors by stocking the Lovewell Store! Lovewell members will be able to purchase these items with points they earn by attending events and classes. To help stock the store, you can purchase items from our Amazon wish list, and we are also collecting men’s and women’s new/gently used clothing, shoes, and shelf-stable food. Bring donations to the lobby every Sunday in March!
The Heights Youth Group | March 23 at 6:30pm
All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Group! We will meet in the Kids’ space after the PM service. Learn more about The Heights Youth here.
Job Opening: Bible Study Childcare Provider
We are looking for another person to join our childcare team on Wednesday mornings! This team cares for babies and preschoolers during the Women’s Bible Study each week from 9:15am-11:15am. If you are interested, email Ale@TheHeightsDenver.com to apply.
Prayer Rooms are structured times of prayer that happen throughout the week at The Heights. Learn more at praydnvr.com.
Are you being called to GO? Join us to visit our mission partners and serve with them:
Kuala Lumpur - June 5-14
Nairobi - June 22-30
Nairobi - October 5-13
Kuala Lumpur - October 16-25
Read an overview of each trip, get budget details, and request an application at the button below.