“Faith That Leaves a Legacy: Raising the Next Generation” Pastor Vicki Harrison with Bobby & Katherine Lain and Eric & Catherine Stout

This week’s message centers around a vital question for the church family:
Are we intentionally leaving a legacy that honors God and makes a lasting spiritual imprint on the next generation?

Pastor Vicki opens with Deuteronomy 6:4-9, reminding us that forming a spiritual legacy is a sacred calling: loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength—and passing that love down to our children in our daily rhythms. She also highlights Deuteronomy 4:9, which challenges us to be mindful not to forget what we’ve seen God do—and to intentionally teach it to our children and grandchildren.

The core of today’s message is a panel conversation with two couples from our church community, each raising young children. Together, they reflect on parenting challenges, share how New Hope has helped them stay grounded in faith, and offer guidance on how the church can better support families.

Discussion Questions

From the sermon handout:

1. According to the panel, what are some of the challenges that parents today are facing?
   How can the church come alongside to support them?

2. What are some specific ways that New Hope can help young families...

   • grow deep roots in Christ as a family

   • develop strong marriages

   • grow individually as disciples of Jesus

3. While we are seeing a resurgence in Generation Z (born 1997–2012) coming to Jesus,
   the generation before them (Millennials, born 1981–1996) have left the church in droves.
   What can the older generations do to welcome Millennials back into the fold?
   According to the panel, what does their generation need most from the church?

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