At Hope St. Pete, we believe that every invitation Jesus extends is an invitation to experience life more fully. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our upcoming series, “You’re Invited: Jesus invites you to more—more love, more giving, more impact.” Starting next Sunday, this four-week journey will explore the ways Jesus invites us into a life of purpose, generosity, and impact.
What Does “More” Look Like?
In this season of gratitude, we’re challenged to consider what it means to live generously in every area of our lives. Jesus calls us to go beyond the surface and dive into a deeper, more fulfilling existence—a life marked by open hands and open hearts. Each week, we’ll unpack the unique ways Jesus invites us to experience “more”:
• More Love – How can we extend Christ-like love to those around us, even in our busy schedules?
• More Compassion – How can we use our time and talents to bless others and reflect God’s heart?
• More Giving – What does it look like to give sacrificially, trusting that God will use our treasure for His kingdom?
• More Impact – How can our words and actions bring life, hope, and encouragement to a world in need?
Our key verse for this series, Luke 6:38, reminds us of the blessings that flow from living generously: “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Generosity isn’t just about giving material things; it’s about living a life of abundance, grace, and impact.
Why This Series Matters
We live in a time when the world desperately needs the hope, love, and compassion that Jesus offers. This series is a call to action, inviting us to reflect Christ’s heart in every interaction, in every relationship, and in every gift we share. By choosing to live with open hands, we’re saying “yes” to Jesus’ invitation to live purposefully and to see the world through His eyes.
Imagine the impact we can have when we embrace this invitation together. From serving those in need to sharing encouraging words with someone feeling discouraged, our acts of generosity and kindness can create a ripple effect that reaches far beyond what we can see.
How to Prepare Your Heart for This Series
As we approach the launch of “You’re Invited,” here are a few practical ways to prepare your heart:
1. Reflect on God’s generosity in your own life and consider how you can mirror that in your relationships.
2. Pray for a spirit of openness—ask God to show you ways to use your time, talents, and treasures to make a difference.
3. Invite someone to join you this Sunday. Let’s fill Hope St. Pete with people ready to experience the transformative power of living generously.
Jesus’ invitations are life-changing, and we’re so excited to see how He’ll move in our church community over the next four weeks. Together, let’s answer the call to “more” and live out the love, compassion, and generosity that Jesus modeled for us. We hope to see you there—bring a friend, an open heart, and a willingness to experience God’s abundance like never before!
Stay tuned to our Instagram @hopestpete for weekly updates, and don’t forget to bring your own “yes” to God’s invitation to more. See you Sunday!