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Metamorphosis_Adult Monarch

In the final installment of the series, and the final week of Lent, Micah guides us through the adult monarch phase of the butterfly and the end of Moses’ life.

What can these parallel stories and processes show us about our current situation?

 

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Metamorphosis_Eclosure

This week we look at the Israelites in the book of Numbers as they come out of the chrysalis of the wilderness and before they enter the promised land.  For something new to emerge or something new to be born, there's always struggle.  Original songs by Jon Sunde and Melody Olson along with the Song of Blessing and the Lord's Table.  We hope it's just what you need. 

Here's a link to the Awaken Resource Document. https://mailchi.mp/e5b0e44d3642/sp4cdervp1-2765061

Metamorphosis_Chrysalis

This week we look at the Israelites entering the chrysalis of the wilderness.  As they do, not only does God meet the basic needs of food and water, but then brings out "dessert" in the for of the first Shabbat celebrated in scripture by the people of God.  Also, click this link to get the Awaken Sunday Resource 

Metamorphosis_Transition

In light of the Corona Virus and an effort to #flattenthecurve, the people of Awaken met in their homes with family and friends.  This third week of Lent and our series entitled Metamorphosis, Micah explores the stage of Transition as the Israelites leave Egypt but are not to their destination of the Wilderness yet. 

Metamorphosis_The Caterpillar

The stage of the caterpillar is all about growth and mission. It is singleminded in its path. Similarly, Moses was on a mission to free the Israelites from slavery. In both there is a clear mission and vision and fruit as a result of their work and effort. 

Each week, Micah has worked hard to boil down the phase to a single question. This week's question to consider: Can you trust what you've heard and receive the moment and season for what it is?

Metamorphosis_The Egg

Over the course of the season of Lent we'll be looking at the process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly alongside the story of Moses in the view of spiritual formation.

This week, Micah leads us through the egg phase.

 

Ash Wednesday

For those that weren't able to make it to our Ash Wednesday gathering this year, we recorded the service so you can experience some of it with us. Micah mentions some paper we have for you to write down what God is inviting you to during this season. We will have the paper available this Sunday as well so you can participate.

Our service included an original song by Jon Sunde as well as an original spontaneous composition by Aaron Fabbrini on pedal steel guitar and Dan Lawonn on cello.

The poem read by Micah is Blessing the Dust by Jan Richardson. You can read it in full here.

Galatians_Weary of Doing Good

In the last chapter of Galatians, Paul finishes his letter with a reminder and an encouragement. A reminder that you reap what you sow and an encouragement to not grow weary of doing good. And a musician from our community, Jon Sunde, is invited up to share his story of how he's learning to not grow weary of doing good.

Galations_Keep your jewels, follow Jesus

In chapter five of Galatians, Paul gives an overview of three distinct ways of living: Nomism, Libertinism, and freedom in the Spirit. Micah continues with the question from last week and brings it back to our current situation and what it might mean for us today.

Galatians_Heirs & Sons - Slaves & Freedom

The fourth chapter of Galatians can be summed up in one question: "What happens when something that was good and bore fruit no longer serves you and no longer bears fruit?"