WORSHIP GUIDE
June 7, 2026
Church Defined Sermon Series
Title: On Mission with the Family
Mike Powers - Lead Pastor
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. 7 But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.
8 I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. 10 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. 11 So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. 12 For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 13 For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness 14 your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness. 15 As it is written, “Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack.”
Main Idea: The grace of God gives us a heart of generosity.
1. Generosity is for the church.
2. Generosity is fueled by grace.
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!
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Thank God for the grace He poured out onto your life.
Pray that even in hard times, the Lord will give you a generous heart.
Pray for an abundance of joy and a wealth of generosity regardless of your circumstances.
Ask the Lord what you should give to Richland Creek.
Thank God that He views generosity in terms of means and not amount.
Repent of areas where you have been stingy toward the Lord.
Thank God for the privilege of being involved in His work through giving.
Pray for the Lord to reveal and remove any false motives you have with giving.
Ask the Lord to prompt believers at Richland Creek to give of their own accord.
Pray that God would help you view giving as a blessing of taking part in His work.
Ask the Lord to help you give yourself entirely to Him and then by His will, to other believers.
Pray for perseverance in giving.
Ask the Lord for the grace to excel in faith, speech, knowledge, earnestness, love and generosity.
Pray for your love to be genuine so that it works itself out through generosity.
Praise God for His grace.
Thank Jesus for becoming poor so that by Him you have become rich.
Praise God for being rich and generous toward His people.
Pray that God would increase you desire for generosity.
Ask for the Lord to bless you so that you can bless others.
Praise God for being fair.
Thank God for the family of believers so that we can bless each other.
Thank God for believers that are generous.
Thank the Lord for setting up a way for you to be taken care of when you’re needy.
MINISTRY REPORT
May 31, 2026
Total Attendance: 1307
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of May 25-31, 2026: $ 59,399
Year to Date: $ 1,781,120
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, June 13 & 27 (9-11 am)
** 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 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.
>> 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 donna@richlandcreek.com.
>> 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.
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