Practicing the Way | Service
Service is at the heart of the way of Jesus.
Not as an occasional act, but as a way of life.
In a culture shaped by self-interest and busyness, Jesus invites us into a different way—one marked by love expressed through practical, everyday acts of service.
This four-week small group is designed to help you slow down, pay attention, and begin serving where you already are—opening your life to be formed by the love of God.
WHAT THIS IS:
Practicing the Way is a series of spiritual practices centered on the life and rhythms of Jesus.
Each practice is designed to help you:
Be with Jesus
Become like Him
Do as He did
Service is one of nine core practices—inviting us to move beyond intention into embodied love through everyday action.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each gathering includes teaching, discussion, and simple weekly practices you can live out in your everyday life.
The rhythm is simple:
Learn → Practice → Reflect → Process together
This is not about adding more to your life, but learning to follow Jesus within the life you already have.
Schedule + Curriculum:
May 2 at 1pm | Session 1 – Love
Service begins with love. Not as a feeling, but as action—meeting real needs in real ways.
May 9 at 2pm | Session 2 – Hiddenness
Jesus often served in quiet, unseen ways. We learn to serve without needing recognition.
May 16 at 1pm | Session 3 – Availability
Jesus lived interruptible. We grow in noticing needs and responding with presence and care.
May 23 at 2pm | Session 4 – Kinship
Service moves beyond helping into relationship—seeing others not as projects, but as family.
Materials:
Participant Guide (Required – Free)
We will be using the Service Practice Companion Guide.
Free PDF (use on your phone or tablet)
Or print a copy if you prefer
We will not be purchasing printed guides as a group. You are welcome to purchase a paperback version from Amazon.
[Get Service Participant Guide on Amazon]
Practicing the Way Book (Optional)
You’re welcome to read Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer alongside this group as a companion, but it is not required.
[Get Practicing the Way book on Amazon]
MEALS:
Meals will be provided on weeks when there is no scheduled fellowship meal (May 1 + May 16).
Facilitator:
Edgar Quispe
661-565-6996
edgar@storyline.church
Location:
Storyline Church
Fellowship Hall
1580 River Road, Eugene, OR 97404