TOGETHER FOR TUSCALOOSA: Called to Serve

Text: Micah 6:6–8; Matthew 5:14–16
Big Idea: The right response to God’s goodness is a life of justice, mercy, and humility.
Key Phrase: God’s goodness calls for our goodness.
Practice: Justice • Mercy • Humility
Ascent Step: Live out love where you live.

The Moment We’re In:

The word trust may feel scarce in our world—but God’s people are called to be the difference. We don’t respond to God’s goodness with words alone—we respond with lives marked by justice, mercy, and humility.

This message calls us to reflect, act, and link arms as a community through Together for Tuscaloosa—a movement of churches and individuals serving local nonprofits, foster families, and those in need.

📖 Highlights from the Message:
▶ Our faith must move from reflection to action—justice, mercy, and humility are how we respond to God’s goodness.
▶ We’re part of a story bigger than ourselves; community connection gives faith its impact.
▶ Legacy begins with purpose—what we build in others will outlast us.
▶ Scarcity and self-focus shrink our reach; generosity multiplies our influence.
▶ Partnering with organizations like Tuscaloosa Angels and Bags of Hope transforms compassion into tangible care.
▶ When healed people live humbly and serve faithfully, a city begins to change.

❓ Questions to Consider:

  • What breaks your heart—and could that be where God is calling you to act?

  • How can you reflect justice, mercy, and humility in your daily rhythms?

  • Which opportunity could you take this week to serve locally or support a neighbor in need?

🙏 Challenge for This Week:
Pick one step of obedience:

  • Join a cause like Together for Tuscaloosa.

  • Support a foster family through Tuscaloosa Angels.

  • Donate or serve with Bags of Hope.

  • Reflect and act on what God’s goodness means in your everyday life.

Because when faith goes public, love becomes visible—and trust begins to grow again.

💡 Closing Hope:
Our city doesn’t need more noise; it needs more neighbors. When we live justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, the goodness of Jesus becomes unmistakable—and Tuscaloosa begins to look a little more like heaven.