Our Mission: To reach the unchurched and disciple believers to be like Jesus. Our Vision: Our desire is for us to be a church with one hand in the Kingdom and one hand in the community. A church that is undeniably Christian, but cares unconditionally for the souls of all God’s children. A church that accepts the unacceptable person and asks the Spirit to work within them. A church that is uncompromising in its values and in its reliance on God’s Holy Spirit. A church that has compassion on the sick and the needy, the widow and the orphan, the broken family and the broken individual. A church people can call home, a church body that people call family. We desire to be a church where people undeniably experience God’s power through the gifts of His Holy Spirit being used by all God’s people. We desire to be a church where people grow in their faith with Christ; where inclusive groups meet together to teach and support one another and to help others within and without their group. A place where mentors seek out disciples and teach them what it means to be like Christ. A place where it it is not left to the church to attract people, but where the church body reaches their neighbours and friends for Christ and brings them in. We desire to be a church that is always growing, and not just in numbers but in relationship with Jesus. A church that, through Christ’s blessings, reaches its fullest potential. A church where people love one another and love Christ; where young and old, rich and poor, believer and unbeliever commune together in God’s presence and come to know him and worship him together. We desire God’s church. We desire to be a church that reaches the unchurched and strives to disciple believers to be like Jesus. the big thing: What do you ________________? You need to know _____________ you are • You are a _______________________ and a __________________________ • You are a _______________________________ • You are a ______________________________________, reconciled to God • 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 • You are ___________________________________ God • Galatians 3:24-29 • You are not your own. You are ______________ accountable only to yourself. You need to know __________________ you’re here for HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Today’s message: • You’re here to be an ______________________________ of God’s love • 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 • You’re here to ________________________________ children • Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4 • You’re here to love and support _____________________________ We are affiliated with the PAOC (the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada). For more information on the PAOC head over to www.paoc.org • Ephesians 5:25-28 • You’re here to ________________________ for your family Our Programs: How to Contact Us: You need to know _____________________ you’re going Sunday Service: Sundays at 10:30am Children’s Church: Sundays at 11am Youth Group: We actively participate in the Community Youth Group (Now on break for the summer) Life Transformation Groups: See abundantsprings.church/LTG for details Praying for Breakthrough: Thursdays noon to 12:30 and the Final Thursday of every month at 7:30pm. Check online Calendar for cancellations. Women’s Ministry: Will resume in the Fall. E: [email protected] P: 1-403-627-3653 M:Abundant Springs PO Box 1288, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 W: abundantsprings.church FB: facebook.com/abundantassembly Location: 968 Kettles Street, Pincher Creek, AB For Further Reflection: — Ladies: how can you show your appreciation and respect to your father and/or husband…even if he doesn’t deserve it? — Men: how can you begin to live differently when you know what you know about yourself in light of what was discussed this morning? If you have any questions, please forward them to Pastor Stephen: [email protected] June 21, 2015 Our Aﬀiliation: ABUNDANT SPRINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH We’d love to hear from you! Fill out a “Connect With Us” card from the back of the seat in front of you and drop it in the offering or place it on the white chair in the back and we’ll be sure to follow up with you! Important info Washrooms are located downstairs. All of our weekly messages are available for free on iTunes later in the week(search for “Abundant Springs Sermons”) Life-Transformation Groups The Christian life should be full of lifetransformation and evangelism. Is yours? LifeTransformation groups provide a great place to grow and be challenged to new heights with 1 or 2 other individuals of the same gender. Meeting once a week for as little as an hour, these small groups are flexible to your schedule while providing accountability, support, and prayer. Join one today by noting your interest on a “Connect With Us” Card from the seat-back in front of you. What to expect today a general idea of what we plan to do & why [everything should last about 75 minutes or so] For all the latest information, be sure to check us out on Facebook and read our blog online at blog.abundantsprings.church or see our website at www.abundantsprings.church Praise & Worship we sing songs about God together. If you require childcare for your 0-2 year old during the service please let our greeter know and we’d be happy to help! [use a giving envelope if you’re paying by cash or cheque and need a tax receipt. Feel free to give online at abundantsprings.church/donate] Children ages 3-12 will be dismissed to go to their classes during the coffee break. Nursing Mothers’ Room is available downstairs! Do you find you lose your bulletin, but need the information that it contained? Each week we post our bulletin on our website! If you would like prayer, please send your requests to [email protected], or contact Pastor Stephen ([email protected]) Children’s activity packets are available at the lobby coat rack. Announcements we bring you up to speed on coming events Giving to be thankful, help others & pay the bills Testimonies we talk about what God has been doing in our lives and/or ask for prayer. Coﬀee, Snacks & Conversation grab a treat, say hi to someone, or stay seated —it’s up to you. [grab a free Bible in the lobby to use during the service and take it home if you’d like] Message pastor Stephen talks about a section of God’s Instruction Manual (the Bible) and how it impacts our lives Questions & Answers anyone with a question about today’s message is given the opportunity to ask either via text message or by raising a hand Show love to our community’s hungry families Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter are not the only times of the year people need food. Help us support those who don’t have enough to eat! The kids from our Children’s Church have set a box in the lobby for your non-perishable food bank donations. Keep connected this summer with #asccsummer With the nicer weather comes holidays and getaways, which can cause us to feel disconnected from the other members of our church family. This summer we’re encouraging you to take photos of the fun things you are doing and post them either to Instagram or our Facebook page (facebook.com/abundantassembly) using the hashtag #asccsummer Each week, we’ll select from the photos submitted and show them on the screen Sunday morning so we can all stay connected this summer! Praying for breakthrough Come pray with us! Thursdays noon to 12:30 and the Last Thursday of every month. 7:30-8:30pm. Next Evening Meeting: This Thursday, June 25 Please check online church calendar for cancellations. Praying for spiritual breakthrough in our church, our community, and our own lives is of the utmost importance. Join with us as we pray for God to do big things! Weekly for women Women’s Ministry Breaking for the summer. Look for us to start in September! Important Notice! We will be closed Sunday, July 5th to give our servant leaders a much needed break! You are encouraged to head over to Crowsnest Christian Community Centre for service. Their service begins at 10:00am and they are located at 8534-24th Avenue in Coleman. Services at Abundant Springs will resume July 12th at 10:30am. Happy Father’s Day! To all our men. Know that you are a blessing. Your chance to make a diﬀerence NEW! Keep the bulletins coming by folding them This only requires approx. 10-15 minutes and can be done Friday, Saturday, or before 10am on Sunday. Talk to Pastor Stephen for details. Make Others Feel Welcome With Snacks at the Coffee Corner! Help keep snacks available in the coffee corner. Sign up to bring snacks on a week or two. Sign up sheet is in the lobby on the coffee corner table. Help Us Remember What’s Coming Up We are currently looking for more people comfortable with speaking that would be willing to be added to the announcements rotation. Fo r m o r e d e t a i l s p l e a s e c o n t a c t Pa s t o r S t e p h e n : [email protected] or 403-627-3653 Put That Musical Ability To Use! If God has given you the ability to sing or to play an instrument we would love to speak with you about your involvement on our Sunday morning music team! Sign up sheets are on the table in the lobby. FIRST: realize God Loves you: John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The Bible teaches that regardless of your background, age, race, or any other factor, God loves you and desires a genuine, personal relationship with you. SECOND: realize everyone is a sinner. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” No one is perfect. We have all broken God’s commandments. This is called sin, and it separates us from God. THIRD: realize sin has a price that must be paid. Romans 6:23 tells us, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” The ‘wage’ or payment for our sin is death, which according to the Bible is eternal separation from God in a place called Hell. FOURTH: realize Jesus Christ died to pay the price for your sin. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” If we choose to accept Christ, we do not have to pay the price of death and Hell for our sins because Jesus paid for our sins when He died on the Cross and rose again three days later! FINALLY: believe and give yourself to Jesus. In Acts 16:31 the Bible says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” That is a promise directly from God that if you believe in Jesus—that he is the only way to receive forgiveness for your sins—He will save you and give you the free gift of eternal life. If you accepted Christ as your saviour, please contact us by phone or by email so we can pray with you and send you additional information. YOU CAN HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST First time here?