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Passage and Notes - January 17, 2021

The Power of Petition

Prayer is connecting, communicating and collaborating with God.

Petition: Asking God to meet our needs.

How do we experience the power of petition?

Matthew 6:11
Give us today our daily bread.

Mark 10:46-52
46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called to the blind man,“Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

1. Be intentional and specific with Jesus.

Mark 12:47-48
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

2. Recognize petition moves us toward Jesus.

Mark 12:49-50
49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called to the blind man,“Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

“To pray in the name of Jesus means asking for things that are consistent with his character and aligned with his purpose…Praying in the name of Jesus means wanting what God wants, aligning our wills with his will, our words with his Word, and our personal preferences with his eternal and universal purposes. It also speaks of family privilege. To ask in the name of Jesus is to approach the Father in the company of his own dear Son.”
– Pete Greig

“To ask in the name of Jesus is to ask for what Jesus has taught us to request. To ask for our own convenience or out of our own self-interest, and certainly to ask in a spirit of anger or competition with others, is not to ask in the name of Jesus, and therefore it is not a prayer that will be answered. For this reason the Lord’s Prayer was so important in the devotions of the ancient church and has continued to be so throughout the ages. Our God is not a parent spoiling children by giving them all that they ask. Our God, like a good parent with small children, certainly gives us what we ask for but only when it is for our own good and the good of all creation.”
– Justo Gonzalez

3. Trust that petition transforms lives.

Mark 12:52
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

Next Steps:
• Name what you are needing from God today.

• Join us Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm for our next prayer gathering on zoom. http://DIVEintoFLOOD.com/Prayer

• Download the Prayminder App.

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Groups

Events and Resources

Kids, Youth, & Young Adults

Join a Flood Group
Flood Groups meet together to be transformed by Jesus, in order to love God, love one another, and love our neighbors. Groups meet throughout the week online, and/or in-person, depending on the group. We have groups of all types and sizes that share life, reflect on Scripture, pray, and encourage one another to serve in Jesus’ name. Visit DIVEintoFLOOD.com/Groups for a list of open groups.

Join our 2-week Group Training and utilize your gifts so that more people can participate in loving God, one another, and our neighbors with Flood Groups!.
Contact: [email protected]

Core Groups

Short-term Groups designed to meet about a specific topic or area of growth (prayer, spiritual practices, book study, etc.).

Financial Peace University

Beginning January 17, 6:30pm
(9-weeks, taking off Feb 14)

FPU is a 9-week class which includes an instructional video series with Dave Ramsey which will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more. Contact: Email Paul at [email protected] Cost: TBD

Click Here to Sign up

How to Pray (North County Campus)

Tuesdays January 19 – March 9, 7:30-9pm, Zoom

As we discuss what prayer this season, join us as we explore the freedom and possibilities to pray both individually and in community. No experience needed! Please RSVP. The only cost will be to purchase Peter Grieg’s “How to Prayer: A Simple Guide for Normal People” for $14 on Amazon Prime

Contact Joyce to Sign up

The Color of Compromise Video-Book Study

Mondays, January 18 – March 1, 7:30-9pm, Zoom

The Color of Compromise is not a call to shame or a platform to blame white evangelical Christians. It is a call to love Christ’s Body, the Church, and desire to practice a more racially unified church that no longer compromises what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality. This 7-week core group will follow a video teaching by author Jemar Tisby, followed by discussion, and next steps. Reflection and reading between sessions is encouraged.

Contact pastor Scott to Sign up

Alpha: Join the Conversation about Jesus

Tuesdays, Begins February 9 (8 weeks), 7-9pm, Zoom

Explore faith, life, and meaning with us through Alpha. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Typically run over about eight weeks, each session looks at a different question that people can have about faith and is designed to create conversation. It’s just an open, informal and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.

Email pastor Matt to Signup

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Wednesdays, Begins February 10 (8 weeks), 7-9pm, Zoom

Journey with us journey in this core group and learn the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then we’ll begin to practice seven biblical, reality-tested ways to break through to the revolutionary life Christ meant for you. “The combination of emotional health and contemplative spirituality,” author Peter Scazzero says, “unleashes the Holy Spirit inside us so that we might experientially know the power of an authentic life in Christ.”
Cost: $30 for materials.

Email pastor Matt to Signup

To Become One: Premarriage, Engaged and Newlyweds

Mondays, March 8 – April 19, 7-9pm, via Zoom

Join other Flood couples and coaches for this fun and informative learning community.
Cost: $75.

For More Info and to Signup

21 Days of Prayer
January 10 – 31
Visit DIVEintoFLOOD.com/Prayer to find our prayer guide and info about upcoming prayer events.

COUPLES WEEKEND WORKSHOP
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
February 5, 6-8pm / February 6, 9am – 4:30pm
Facilitated by Grayson Wallen, MFT associate, application of the Gottman’s 7 Principles on what makes relationships work.
50% Off Promo Code for Flood Couples: “Flood”
For More Info and to Register Click Here

The Lord’s Prayer Workshop
The Early Church Practice for Our Prayer Life Today
Sunday, February 28, 7:30-9pm, Zoom
RSVP to [email protected]

Have a Need, Meet a Need
If you HAVE a need, or can FULFILL a need for someone in our church family, please let us know! Email our Community Engagement Pastor, [email protected], to learn more.

Zoom Rooms – Sundays following each gathering
We miss seeing you! Join us on Zoom after each gathering to connect and say hello. Whether you’re new to Flood or want to connect with us and other Floodsters, these quick 10-minute virtual patios are for you! Join us at
DIVEintoFLOOD.com/Zoom every Sunday!

Ways to Learn and Grow
We know that many of you are seeking ways to listen, learn and grow in this season. As a church community, we believe the gospel is good news that tears down walls and builds bridges. Our faith in Jesus leads us to intentionally build bridges across ethnic, cultural, economic, and gender barriers. There is more work to do, and we have not arrived, but as disciples of Jesus we have and will continue to learn and work against any and all forms of racism, racial injustice and violence, in Jesus’ name. Click HERE for a list of resources and ways you can grow and
learn with us.

Anxiety Resources Page
We have created a webpage with resources on how to understand and reduce anxiety. Find those workshops, podcasts, and more at DIVEintoFLOOD.com/Anxiety

Flood Kids Online
Ages 3 -11 can join us every Sunday HERE for our interactive curriculum videos, worship and activities. Questions, contact [email protected]

Flood Youth
Thursdays, 7pm at the Flood Church Offices or Online
If you’re a middle schooler or high schooler we want to hang out with you! Join us this fall on Thursday nights, either in person or online via Zoom. If you come in person, please remember to wear a mask, bring a chair (if possible) and watch your distance. To join us on Zoom, please email Mookie [email protected] or Josiah [email protected] for details.
For more info, or check out our page HERE our IG @floodyouth and our YouTube.

Change a Life… Serve in Flood Youth
Throughout the Week, Various Times and Opportunities
Flood Youth is looking for women and men who want to invest in and influence the next generation. You don’t need to be loud and crazy… just authentically you! In this unprecedented time, we need people to mentor and help shape young hearts and minds. If interested, please contact Pastor Mookie to learn about expectations and requirements at [email protected]

Flood Young Adults
FYA is where anyone ages 18-29 can come together to learn, reflect, celebrate, and be together! We meet online Wednesdays at 7pm. Email [email protected] to get connected, and check out their IG @flood.ya.

TAKE A NEXT STEP:
Questions about these opportunities, or want to connect with us? Email us at [email protected].

Give to Flood

All we do is only possible with your generous financial support. Generosity is one of our top values as a church community. We believe it tangibly expresses the heart of God to others and is an essential practice for followers of Jesus. Click the link here to support what God is doing in and through Flood. You can choose to make a one-time donation or setup a recurring monthly gift online.
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Small Group Gatherings

As we continue to monitor state and county health guidelines, we have updated our small group gathering recommendations. We recognize this will be a process as we navigate with wisdom and discernment, and have created a helpful resource to help navigate a safe and healthy small group gathering.
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Online Groups

Flood groups will continue to meet weekly online via Zoom (video conferencing) during this “shelter at home” season. We have groups of all types and sizes that share life, reflect on Scripture, pray, and encourage one another to serve in Jesus’ name.
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HOME Campaign

We are in the midst of a 3 year campaign to raise $6 million for a permanent church home for our San Diego Campus & ministries that support both campuses. Currently, our total received is: $2,928,826.83. Total Pledged Remaining to be Fulfilled: $691,633.12.
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2020 Flood Family Rally

Watch (or rewatch) our session from this year's Flood Family Rally with Rich Villodas.

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