Sunday Recap: Why We Keep Coming Back

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THIS SUNDAY AT NORTH POINT "Why We Keep Coming Back" Series: Staying Power — Week 3 of 5 Speaker: Pastor James Mitchell Date: February 2, 2026

THE BIG IDEA: Faith isn't a feeling — it's a practice. And the people who last aren't the ones who never doubt. They're the ones who keep showing up anyway. Pastor James walked us through three reasons people leave the church — and the one reason that makes people stay: they stopped coming for themselves and started coming for each other.

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24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP: 1. When was the last time you almost didn't come to church? What brought you back? 2. Who is someone in this community who has "shown up" for you in a meaningful way? 3. What's one way you could be that person for someone else this week? 4. How do you distinguish between needing rest and drifting away?

THIS WEEK AT NORTH POINT: 📅 Wednesday, Feb 4 — Midweek Prayer | 7:00 PM | Sanctuary 📅 Thursday, Feb 5 — Men's Breakfast | 6:30 AM | Fellowship Hall 📅 Saturday, Feb 7 — Community Service Day | 9:00 AM | Meet at South Entrance 📅 Sunday, Feb 9 — Staying Power Week 4: "When God Feels Distant"

NEW HERE? We know walking into a new church can feel awkward. Here's what to expect: • Doors open at 9:30 AM, service starts at 10:00 • Grab a free coffee in the lobby • Kids check-in is to the right as you walk in • Sit anywhere — no assigned seats, no judgment • Newcomers Lunch: February 16 after service (RSVP at the Welcome Desk)

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