Progressive Community Church

On this , Jesus reminds us that He is the source of everything we need. Our strength, peace, growth, and joy are all found in Him. What a blessing it is to know that we don't have to strive for purpose or chase fulfillment. When we remain in Christ, He faithfully sustains us. 🙌

"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
John 15:11

Today, we're thankful for the joy that comes from staying connected to Jesus.

⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

How Can We Pray For You?
One of the greatest ways we remain connected to the Vine is through prayer. In seasons of growth, pruning, uncertainty, or joy, we were never meant to walk through life alone.
No burden is too heavy. No prayer is too small. No season is too complicated for God.

How can we pray for you today? ⬇️
You can also submit a prayer request through our Prayer Ministry. We would be honored to pray with you and for you. 🙏💛

Submit your prayer requests online: 🌐 https://progressivecc.org/im-new/prayer-request/
"Remain in me, as I also remain in you..."
John 15:4

⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

Would you still love God if the blessing looked different than you expected?
It's easy to praise God when prayers are answered, doors are opening, and life is going according to plan. But true love for God is revealed when life becomes difficult.
Sometimes suffering isn't punishment. Sometimes it's refinement.
God uses uncomfortable seasons to expose what our hearts are truly attached to and to deepen our devotion to Him.

The question isn't, "Do I love what God gives me?"
The question is, "Do I love God for who He is?" 🙏

Welcome to the Pruning Process, Part 2 - John 15:6-11 ✝️

🤔Has a difficult season ever changed your relationship with God?

⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

Today, remember that God never called us to produce fruit on our own.
In a world that tells us to hustle harder and do more, Jesus gives us a different invitation: "Abide in Him".
When we stay connected to Christ, He gives us the strength, wisdom, and peace we need to grow through every season. So, don't focus on becoming more fruitful this week. Focus on staying connected to the Vine. The fruit will follow. 🍊

Welcome to the Pruning Process, Part 2 - John 15:6-11 ✝️

⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

What if God is reducing something in your life so He can increase something greater? 🌱
We often pray for more, but sometimes God's first step is subtraction. Before there is greater fruit, there is pruning. Before there is an increase, there is refinement.

What feels like loss today may actually be preparation for tomorrow. The Gardener knows what the branch needs, even when the branch doesn't understand the process.

Welcome to the Pruning Process - John 15:1–5 ✝️
What has God removed from your life that later proved to be a blessing?


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
Come grow with us. 💛
🌐 progressivecc.org

On this , we're grateful that we don't have to do life on our own. 🙏
Jesus reminds us that He is the vine and we are the branches. Every blessing, every step of growth, every answered prayer, and every bit of fruit in our lives is possible because of our connection to Him.
What a gift it is to know that we are sustained, strengthened, and supported by Christ every day.

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit..."
John 15:5

Today, we're thankful for the privilege of abiding in Him and the grace that keeps us connected.
And that's why we're thankful. ✨


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, California
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

What if the thing God is removing is making room for something greater? 🌱
Pruning doesn't always make sense while it's happening. It can feel painful, confusing, and even unfair. But the Gardener sees what the branch cannot.

Every cut has a purpose. Every removal has a reason. Every season of pruning is preparing you for greater fruitfulness.
When we surrender to God's process and trust His wisdom, we discover that what felt like loss was actually love at work.
Welcome to the Pruning Process - John 15:1–5 ✝️

Looking back, has God ever removed something from your life that ultimately helped you grow?
Pruning doesn't always make sense in the moment. It can feel painful, confusing, and even unfair. But the Gardener sees what the branch cannot.


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, California
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

On this , remember that not every loss is a setback and not every season of cutting back is punishment. 🌱
Sometimes God removes things from our lives so we can grow stronger, deeper, and more fruitful. What feels like pruning today may be preparation for a greater purpose tomorrow.
Stay connected to the Vine. Trust the Gardener. The process may be uncomfortable, but growth is coming. 🙏✨
Welcome to the Pruning Process - John 15:1–5


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, California
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org