Present Over PErfect

God doesn’t desire our perfection; God desires our presence.

Based on Shauna Niequist’s book by the same name, this 4-week series aims to help us shake off the chains of perfection and people-pleasing to enter into a more faithful, surrendered life of presence with God.

Text overlay on a white wall that reads 'Present over perfect' in bold blue and yellow brushstroke font, with a hand holding a paint roller painting yellow on the right side, and a small logo of 'The Gathering Place' at the bottom left.

Week 1: DETHRONING IDOLS

January 12, 2025 - Rev. Amy Armistead

Text overlay says 'Present over Perfect' with a logo of 'The Gathering Place' in the bottom left corner. A hand holds a paint roller painting a yellow wall.

Week 2: Assess your yes

January 19, 2025 - Rev. Amy Armistead

A hand holding a paint roller painting a wall yellow, with the text 'Present over Perfect' written in bold blue and yellow font on the white part of the wall, and the logo of 'The Gathering Place' in the bottom left corner.

Week 3: The Courage to Say No

January 26, 2025 - Rev. Amy Armistead

A person painting a wall with yellow paint using a paint roller, with text on the left that says, 'Present over Perfect' and a logo that says 'The Gathering Place'.

Week 4: Resting in God’s Presence

February 2, 2025 - Rev. Amy Armistead