April 28, 2024
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April 28, 2024
Pastor Mike Powers - Vision & Preaching Pastor
Title: Slaves to Sons
Galatians 4:1-7
1 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
Main Idea: Jesus rescues orphans and brings them into the family of God.
1. Realize your sinful condition.
2. Trust the Father's perfect timing.
3. Look to the great rescuer.
4. Cry out to your heavenly Father.
Scripture:
Mark 14:36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
Weekly Prayer Prompts:
Praying Scripture will help build a more focused and creative prayer life. Read the Scripture text slowly and carefully. As you read, pray as the Lord brings prayers to your mind, and you can use these prompts if you get stuck or need more ideas. The point is to practice prayer, so even if you don’t pray through the whole list, just doing it is a success!
[Prayer prompts by Candi Powers]
Galatians 4:1-7
Verses 1-5:
Praise God for the illustrations He provided us in His Word to help us better understand hard truths.
Pray for the lost, that they would no longer be enslaved to the elementary principles of the world.
Praise God for always having perfect timing.
Thank God for knowing the exact right time in history to send the Messiah, Jesus.
Thank God for sending Jesus to be born as a human, and Jesus for being sent.
Praise God that Jesus was fully God and fully man, so that He could save us.
Thank Jesus for humbling Himself by being born under the law, enabling Him to fulfill the law for us.
Verses 6-7:
Thank God that you have been adopted as His child.
Praise God for the Holy Spirit who lives in every believer.
Thank God for being a good Father.
Thank God that you have access to talk to Him in prayer.
Praise God that you are not His slave, but a son and an heir of His eternal inheritance.
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Financial Report
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of April 21, 2024: $ 67,360
Year to Date: $ 1,289,338
Ministry Report:
April 21, 2024
Sunday Worship Count - 9:00 and 10:30 am: 1353
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, April 27 (9-11 am)
** immediate need for non-perishable items **
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Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays. 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.
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