WORSHIP GUIDE
April 27, 2025
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April 27, 2025
Story Sermon Series
During this Easter season, we’re focusing as a church on the Story of the Gospel—how this Story is revealed in Scripture, how it has impacted each of our lives, and how it can impact the life of anyone we meet.
Title: The Story of Our Commission
Mike Powers, Vision & Preaching Pastor
Scripture Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Main Idea: Jesus Christ saves us and immediately entrusts us to carry the gospel to a lost world.
- Christ graciously reconciles us to Himself.
- Christ immediately empowers us to ministry.
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]
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Praise God for reconciling us to Himself through Jesus.
Thank God for making you a new creation.
Thank God for giving good gifts to His children.
Thank God for using us as he reconciles others to Himself.
Praise God for giving us purpose after we come to Christ.
Ask the Lord to enable you to fulfill the ministry of reconciliation He has given you.
Pray for God to show others that only through Christ are they reconciled to God.
Thank God that through Jesus He doesn’t count our trespasses against us.
Thank God for entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
Pray for wisdom and boldness in sharing the message of reconciliation that He has entrusted to you.
Ask the Lord to make you more holy so that you can be a better ambassador for Him.
Pray for wisdom to live in the knowledge that this is not our home.
Pray for God to make a strong appeal through you about the gospel.
Ask the Lord to give you urgency in appealing to others to be reconciled to God.
Pray that specific lost people you know would be reconciled to God.
MINISTRY REPORT
April 20, 2025
Sunday Worship Count - Easter Sunday 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am - 2367
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of April 14-20, 2025: $70,214
Year to Date: $1,325,323
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, May 10 and 24 (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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