Message Notes
November 1, 2026
Preparing for My Documentary
by Scott Ancarrow
The Story I Tell Myself
“Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.”
-Augustine, Confessions
Understanding our story through our SUCCESS
What relational/familial, vocational/academic, financial, or spiritual successes can I celebrate (both now and from the past)?
Understanding our story through our SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS
What significant moments have shaped my understanding of God's favor or presence?
Understanding our story through our SEASONS
Where in your life have blessings or significant moments become a danger or distraction from what God wants to do in your life in this season?
Understanding our story through our SIN & SCANDAL
What sin do I need to own? Where do I need to stop pretending?
Understanding our story through our SCARS
What we've done:
What's been done to us or around us;
Where in my life can "cautionary tales" become testimonies about God's truth and grace in my story or in the world around me?
As we look to Jesus through our success, significant moments, sin, and scars, our eyes can be opened to see Him at work in our story.
Resources:
ASSESSMENT: DISCOVERING YOUR GIFTS, PASSIONS, AND STORY (you're asked to Create and account, but this links to a Foundry-specific portal)
Upcoming Events:
Partner Spotlight:
The Philemon Ministry is a mentoring community that supports men from incarceration into stable living, helping them come home for good.
Philemon exists to encourage Christlike behavior as men navigate the pitfalls of reentry, giving them a framework to focus on spiritual health, decompression, healthy relationships, acts of service, and financial peace through touchpoints woven throughout group interactions, one-on-one mentoring, and communal living.
Next Steps:
