Rooted: Growing Through Scripture Memory & Spiritual Discipline
Happy New Year!
In 2026, our church family is beginning a year-long discipleship initiative called Rooted: Growing through Scripture Memory and Spiritual Disciplines. Each month we will focus on one spiritual discipline, learning what it is and how it helps us deepen our relationship with Jesus. With each discipline, a larger Scripture passage will be offered each month for those who wish to read, study, and/or memorize it. Additionally, a weekly Bible memory verse will be introduced each Sunday. This is for everyone, from children to senior adults. Scripture memory can be practiced together in small groups, families, among friends friendships, and shared in creative ways, including reciting to staff or submitting video recordings throughout the year. As a church, we will celebrate our progress together, track how much Scripture we are learning, and enjoy occasional fun challenges along the way.
All of this is with the shared goal of growing more deeply rooted in Jesus Christ and His Word.
-Rev. Jennifer Mullins
February: Scripture memory and meditation
Scripture memory and meditation are key disciplines to help anchor our lives deep into God’s truth and help us grow in a deeper knowledge and understanding of Him. When we read, memorize, and reflect on God’s Word, we allow it to shape our thoughts, form our mindsets and characters, guide our decisions, and transform our hearts. This discipline is not about merely rote learning and basic repetition nor is it about collecting information. Memorizing and fixing our thoughts on God’s Word slows us down to listen to Him and to focus on what He is saying. His truth will then take root within us. And when we “hide His Word in our hearts”, as it says in Psalm 119:11, are more able to “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 1:10)“
FEBRUARY – SCRIPTURE MEMORY & MEDITATION
Monthly Passage: Psalm 119:9–16 or 97–105
Week of…
Feb 1 – Psalm 37:3–4
Feb 8 – Joshua 1:8 (8-9)
Feb 15 – Hebrews 4:12
Feb 22 – Romans 10:17
January: PRAYER
JANUARY – PRAYER
Monthly Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14–15
Week of…
Jan 4 – Philippians 4:6
Jan 11 – James 5:16
Jan 18 – Jeremiah 29
