Summer Resources

Summer Road Trip / Book of Psalms. Courtesy of Encounter Church

Rally Day Resources - Homecoming Awake
This year’s Rally Day invites us to awaken—personally and congregationally—to the transforming light of Christ. Rooted in Ephesians 5:8–14, the theme AWAKE calls us to rise from spiritual sleep and live fully as children of the light. With a timely message from Major John Sikes, we are reminded that the gospel both awakens and equips us to reflect God’s glory in a world longing for hope.

To support your corps as you launch a new season of ministry, this Rally Day package includes a variety of flexible and inspiring resources:

🔹 Included Resources:
- Sermon: AWAKE by Major John Sikes – A full message exploring Ephesians 5:8–14 and our call to spiritual awakening
- Bulletin Template – A ready-to-use program outline with Scripture, songs, and prayer sections built around the "Awake–Arise–Shine" theme
- Commitment Card – A printable card inviting personal faith response and contact follow-up
- Program Enhancements – Creative ideas for boosting community connection, from covered-dish lunches to memory boards and local gospel groups
- Igniter Video: Awake – A moving visual call to spiritual renewal (YouTube: Watch Here)
- Media Slides & Bulletin Cover – Visual assets to help promote and frame the theme throughout your building and service
- Bonus Article: Seven Traits of a Flourishing Church – A practical reflection tool identifying healthy patterns for long-term spiritual growth, leadership, and outreach
As you celebrate Rally Day, let this be more than a return—let it be a rebirth. May your corps rise with renewed vision, live in the light of God’s love, and go forth shining with purpose.
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Summer Soul Care - Rest, Reflection and Renewal

This spiritual reflection invites you to encounter the loving presence of the Creator—The Lord of all Creation—who longs for a deep, personal connection with you. Through guided breathing, Scripture meditation, and prayer, you are encouraged to slow down, notice what’s stirring in your heart, and welcome God into every part of your life. In stillness and honesty, you are reminded of God’s joy over you and the peace available in His presence.

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RightNow Media - Summer Study Options
Right Now Media
The Book of 1 Corinthians

Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We have to choose one or the other—we can't do both. The Christians in Corinth tried to live the Christian life in a worldly way. Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus.

In this 12-part series, author and speaker Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul’s words to the conflicted church. We'll see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.

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The Deeply Formed Life

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Five Transformative Values that Root Us in the Way of Jesus

Following Jesus in our world can be a challenge. Our pace can be too frenetic to be in union with God, and we often don’t know how to quiet our hearts and minds to be present with him. But God calls us into a life of purpose in communion with him. Join pastor and author Rich Villodas in this five-session series as he teaches us five practices that will take us from simply “being Christians” to being deeply formed by Christ.

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The Book of 1 Samuel

What Does God See When He Looks at Your Heart?

The heroes of the Bible offer complex, flawed examples of leadership. Their stories prompt us to examine the difference between our outward appearance and what God sees in our hearts. In this ten-session series, pastor and author Sharon Hodde Miller guides us through the book of 1 Samuel, exploring the frailty of the human heart and the faithfulness of God.

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The Practicing the Way Course

The Practicing the Way Course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. The Course is the onramp to the Practices and our other resources.

You can learn more about the Practices by checking out these series:

The Prayer Practice

The Fasting Practice

The Solitude Practice

The Sabbath Practice

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PreachingToday - Top 5 Father's Day Sermons

These 5 Father’s Day sermons will ignite your creativity as you work on your sermon for Father’s Day.

Refocusing on Fatherhood

The Glory of Fathers Who Stink

Decisions Good Dads Make

The Father Heart of God

Fully Alive: The Call of Men

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Summer Road Trip - Media and Overviews

Contains:

Summer Road Trip Media, Back Yard Connections explanation, Pit Stop & Back Yard Connections Overview

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Week 6 - Road Rage

Week #6: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: Road Rage! *Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalm 130

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Week 5 - SOS

Week #5: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: SOS *Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalms 121

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Week 4 - Travel Buddies

Week #4: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: Travel Buddies! *Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalms 133

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Week 3 - Pump Up the Volume

Week #3: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: Pump Up the Volume! *Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalms 84:10-12

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Week 2 - Pit Stop

Week #2: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: Pit Stop!*Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalms 84:5-9

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Week 1 - Are We There Yet?

Week #1: Summer Road Trip

Sermon Title: Are we there yet?*Sermon Snippet Included

Scripture Focus: Psalm 84:1-4

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