Mark Your Calendar
- Church Hike – Sep 19
- Marriage Retreat – Sep 25-26
📢 Announcements
🥾 Church Hike at Pilot Mountain — September 19th
Everyone is invited to join us for a hike around Pilot Mountain on Saturday, September 19th. Trails will be available for a range of skill levels, so whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely walk, there’s a trail for you.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy God’s creation together and build community outside of Sunday mornings.
For more details, speak with Jan Brezovsky. A sign-up sheet is available in the foyer — be sure to add your name!
❤️ Marriage Retreat – September 25-26
Strengthen your marriage at our upcoming retreat!
- Cost: $200 per couple
- Guest Speaker: Dr. Chris Gnanakan
- Location: Camp Dogwood, Sherrills Ford, NC
Join us for a time of inspiration, growth, and connection. After the retreat, we’ll host a Saturday night outreach.
https://eastsidebaptistmooresville.com/marriage-retreat/: Newsletter – 09/17/26
📖 Ladies Bible Study
Join us for Ladies Bible Study starting Sunday, October 4th, at 5 PM! We will meet weekly for 8 weeks as we dive into studying the names of God.
If you’d like to participate, please contact Sarah Wiggs to sign up and ask any questions.
We look forward to growing in faith and fellowship together!
💬 Table Talk
Missed the last “Table Talk”? Don’t worry — registration for the next round is open! This is your chance to turn familiar faces into true friendships. Sign up at: https://eastsidebaptistmooresville.com/table-talk/
📖 Adult Bible Study – “How People Change”
Real change can feel out of reach, but God is at work in the everyday moments of our lives (2 Corinthians 3:18). Join us this Sunday at 10am for a new Adult Bible Study series, “How People Change,” based on the teaching of Paul Tripp. Come as you are, bring your questions, and grow with us—we’ll save you a seat.
📖 New Class Starting Soon!
What stage of life are you in? Newly married, raising kids, or somewhere in between? If you want to go deeper in Scripture alongside other couples, our new Rooted Families Bible study might be exactly what you’re looking for. This new class will be starting soon! All are welcome. See the video for more information.
Discussion Questions for All Leaves, No Faith
📖 Biblical Insight
1. The King They Expected — Mark 11:1–11
- What did the crowds appear to believe about Jesus as He entered Jerusalem?
- How does Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem prepare for what He will accomplish through the cross?
2. Leaves Without Fruit — Mark 11:12–21
- Why does Mark place the story of the fig tree around Jesus’ cleansing of the temple?
- What connection is there between the tree with leaves but no fruit and the activities in the temple?
3. Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness — Mark 11:22–25
- What does Jesus mean when He says, “Have faith in God”?
- How does prayer demonstrate genuine dependence upon God rather than confidence in ourselves?
- Why is it important Jesus directs faith toward God, rather than religion, our church, or our abilities?
- Why does Jesus connect prayer with forgiveness in this passage?
🔨 Practical Application
1. Leaves or Fruit?
- What are some examples of “leaves” in the Christian life—things that may look spiritual but don’t necessarily reflect genuine faith?
- What kinds of spiritual fruit should naturally grow from a genuine relationship with Jesus?
- How can we regularly evaluate whether our activity for God is flowing from a relationship with God?
2. Faith That Depends on God
- What is the difference between faith God can do something and actually trusting with the outcome?
- What would it look like for your prayer life to demonstrate greater dependence on God this week?
3. A Church That Bears Fruit
- How does Mark 11 challenge the way we evaluate a church’s success?
- What might it look like for our church to produce fruit rather than simply produce activity?
- How can we grow a culture of genuine faith, prayer, evangelism, and spiritual growth?
🪞 Personal Reflection
1. What Does Jesus See?
- If Jesus were to “inspect” your life today, what would He see?
- Does your outward Christian life look healthier than your inward relationship with God actually is?
- What spiritual fruit do you see God producing in your life? Where does he desire fruit to grow in you?
3. What Needs to Change?
- Is there an area of your Christian life where you are producing a lot of “leaves” but little fruit?
- What activity, habit, attitude, or priority might God be calling you to surrender?
- Is there someone you need to forgive as you seek God in prayer?
- What is one specific step you can take this week toward a deeper, more genuine faith in God?
Nursery Schedule
9/20 – Bobbi Sibley, Evalynn Nosker, Karen Moran
9/27 – Karen Brown, Eva Brezovsky