Just Show Up

Public Reading of Scripture Bible Study

Every Wednesday in ’21, enjoy consistent community & listening to dramatic readings of the Bible with friends.

Following the resources of Public Reading of Scripture, an evening at Just Show Up looks something like this:

6:45 Gather on Zoom & say hello to your friends
7:00 Listen together to PRS’s professionally produced recording of the Bible: a Psalm and Old Testament passage
7:15 Short break to reflect & share if you wish
7:18 Listen to New Testament passage and closing Psalm
7:30 Break into small groups for sharing and reflection
8:00 End

New for 2021 is the addition of small group time. You can choose whether to join the women’s group, men’s group, or couples’ group.

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With all this staying home, I’ve had plenty of chances to turn off distractions, take a deep breath, and reconnect with God. But I didn’t do it until I started attending Just Show Up. I make time every Wednesday because I need to hear Scripture and I need to be part of a community. Just Show Up is a slow breath in the middle of my week, and I have no excuses to miss it.

Ahna

Just Show Up is a wonderful way to connect with our church family midweek. We look forward to our Wednesday evenings, seeing our friends, listening to the Word, discussing, and laughing together in our large group. Discovery friends from near and far popping in to enjoy a time of worship, learning, and fellowship. Our favorite time is in our small group where we catch up with each other, discuss scripture, laugh, and pray for one another, our families, and friends. We all have full lives, so this ministry is a wonderful way for us to connect on a deeper level without any preparation on our part — just show up and be blessed with what God has prepared.

Mike & Michelle

From the very first time I experienced Just Show Up, I appreciated listening to longer and well-connected chunks of Scripture. My understanding of God’s Word is increasing, but more importantly, my relationship with Him is deepening.

It’s like how I feel about stopping each Friday to just play with my grandson Noah (or any of the grandkids): no agenda, no tasks, no weight on my shoulders for their future well-being, just time to enjoy deeply being together. Each Wednesday with Just Show Up is the same. Just being in the Word, and then prayers with some other amazing men is a huge bonus.

Bob

Hurry has a way of emptying the soul. C.S. Lewis said that excessive busyness keeps us from doing the important things in life—soul work. We are in a hurry because we want to appear important, significant. I have found it easier to be busy than to pause, be still, and listen.

Slowing down on Wednesday evenings to listen to God’s Word being read helps me put my focus back on where it needs to be—connection with God. And what joy it is to do so in community where we discuss how the Spirit speaks to us and praying for each other—that is connection with each other.

Renae

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Phone

(616) 554-1440

Email

discoverycrc@gmail.com

Address

7245 Eastern Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49508