What is the Red Letter Challenge?

The Red Letter Challenge is a 40-day spiritual journey designed to help us live more fully by following Jesus' teachings and adopting “Red Letter Christianity.” The challenge is based on the words of Jesus, often printed in red in Bibles, and focuses on five core principles: Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going. I believe this program will help us deepen our faith by not just reading the Bible but also actively applying Jesus' commands in our daily lives. Churches and individuals around the world have used the Red Letter Challenge to deepen their faith and live out the teachings of Jesus in practical ways. The Red Letter Challenge is how we are going to start 2026 as a church.

There are a few things we are going to ask you to do:

1.      First, we want to see you every Sunday during the challenge. It begins on Sunday, January 4^th, and ends on February 8^th.

2.     We want everyone to read the book, The Red Letter Challenge. We begin reading together as a church on Tuesday, January 6^th, and the last reading is on Saturday, February 14^th. The book costs $20 and is available in the Connect Corner. (New and Used copies are also available at Amazon. Click Here: https://amzn.to/3XXb8kA)

3.     We want everyone to be in a Small Group or Class.

We will have several options for being in a group. The Judson Class will go through the challenge on Sunday mornings. And there will be two to three other group meetings during the week. You can pick the one that works for you. Our youth and kids will also be going through a version of the challenge.

4.     Each day, you will be given a practical challenge to apply Jesus' teachings in your daily life.

The Schedule:

·       January 4^th: 1st Sunday

Introduction

·       January 6^th: Tuesday

Everyone reads the Intro section and Day 1 in the book

·       January 11^th: 2nd Sunday.

Being: Focus on developing a deep, personal relationship with Jesus.

·       January 18^th: 3rd Sunday.

Forgiving: Learn to receive and extend God’s grace and forgiveness to others.

·       January 25^th: 4th Sunday.

Serving: Allow gratitude for Jesus' work to motivate you to serve others out of love.

·       February 1^st: 5^th Sunday

Giving: Embrace the generous spirit of Jesus and be generous with your time, talents, and resources.

·       February 8^th: 6th Sunday. Super Bowl Sunday

Going: Take Jesus' command to share the good news and be His hands, feet, and voice in the world.

·       February 14^th: Valentine's Day, Day 40

Read the 40th Day Reading. 

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We are excited to embark on this journey with you and believe it is a powerful way to grow together in our walk with Christ. More information, including the schedule and how to sign up for small groups, will be shared throughout December.

Blessings,

Pastor David