September 25, 2022
If you and your family are worshiping with us online only, we would like to hear from you! Click the button below to email Pastor Cameron Wagner and let us help you stay connected!
Sermon Notes: Sept. 25, 2022
Dr. Mike Powers - Vision and Preaching Pastor
Title: A Treasured Promise
Focus: Genesis 25:19-34
19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren. And the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 The children struggled together within her, and she said, “If it is thus, why is this happening to me?” she went to inquire of the Lord. 23 And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger.”
24 When her days to give birth were completed, behold, there were twins in her womb. 25 The first came out red, all his body like a hairy cloak, so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out with his hand holding Esau's heel, so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. 27 When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents. 28 Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. 29 Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore his name was called Edom.) 31 Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” 32 Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33 Jacob said, “Swear to me now.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
Main Idea: True Faith Believes the Best is Yet To Come
1. We live praying through the pain
2. We live looking beyond the present
3. We live hoping in the future
4. We live trusting in God’s grace
Financial Report: September 12-18
Weekly Giving: $65,099
Weekly Budget: $72,973
We are continually grateful for the generosity and the faithful giving of all who give financial towards the kingdom work. Here is a helpful resource on Biblical giving and why it can be a blessing in a believers life.
Biblical Principles For Giving
Ministry Report:
September 18, 2022
Sunday Worship Count 9 & 10:30am - 1075
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, October 8 (9am-11am)
** Have an immediate need for non-perishable items **
Click Here for a List of Needed Food Items
Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturday. Please contribute as you are able to assist us in helping families facing hunger. Items may be dropped off in the collection barrels both inside and outside the church near the office entrance. Thank you for your donations and compassion.
>> Questions about Church Membership? If you have questions regarding how to become a member at Richland Creek or if you would like to update your information for our church database then please email Donna Wright .
>> Where are you serving? Be sure to visit the SERVE page on our website CLICK HERE! This page is a great source for you to stay informed about how to plug into the ministries of the Creek, using your gifts and talents to the glory of God. If you missed Dr. Mike Powers sermon on "The Work of the Ministry" take time and listen this week to the "why" we are to serve.
>> Stay connected by downloading the Richland Creek MOBILE APP today! With The Church App, you can easily watch and listen to sermons, read articles and access prayer guide. Click Here to download the App.
>> The Richland Creek Weekly Sermon Podcast is now live! Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. It's easier than ever to have our weekly sermon delivered to your favorite source for podcasts. Click Here for instructions.
Connect With a Life Group
Joining a Life Group is key because there is no better way to get to know the Creek than by knowing its people. Life groups read the Bible together and talk about living it out in community.