receive your new identity - february 2022

Those who believe in Jesus become dearly loved children of God. As His child, you are not condemned; you are forgiven. You are more than a conqueror. Nothing can separate you from His love. You are a new creation in Christ. You have eternal life.

These are God’s promises:

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.
John 5:24

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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
John 3:16-18

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
John 1:12

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17

listen - january 2022

Have you heard God’s still, small voice? His words of comfort? His promptings? His call?

Hebrews 1:1-2 tells us “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he as spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.”

God is still speaking. Learn to recognize his voice. Make time to sit quietly and listen. Shut your door,turn off your phone, close your eyes. Ask God to keep you from distractions and speak to you.

These are God’s promises:

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

This is what the LORD says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17

“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:2

“Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.” Luke 8:18

EXPLORE WHAT ‘GOD WITH US’ REALLY MEANS - DECEMBER 2021

God’s love is immense

The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He takes great delight in you, He quiets you with His love, and rejoices over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

His care is great

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10

His ways are perfect

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1:23

He promises not to leave us

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20

“… And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
John 14:16-17 

How can you use this knowledge of God’s nearness to pray for someone who is anxious, hurting, or in need of a Savior?

Have a conversation as friends - November 2021

Start talking with God. Have a conversation, using words you normally say when talking with your closest friends and family. Share your thoughts and feelings. Be honest. Ask questions. Listen and expect to hear God’s voice.

These are God’s promises:

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
Jeremiah 33:3

“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.”
Isaiah 65:24

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13

PRAYER

At Marsh Creek Community Church, prayer matters to us. Whether seeking answers, healing, wisdom, or insight, prayer is an important and necessary piece of the puzzle. It connects us with God and the more time we spend in prayer, the more our faith in Him grows.

Our prayer team would love to pray for you. Requests and praises can be submitted through our website or by completing the tear-off on our bulletin and placing it in the Offering Basket or the Prayer Mailbox in the Lobby. Each and every request is prayed for by members of our prayer team. When you mark your prayer request “Confidential,” only the members of the prayer team see those requests.

For those who feel called to make a difference through prayer, please click the “click here to join our prayer team” button to learn more about how to serve on the Prayer Team.

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

CARE

We are also committed to caring for the needs of our church congregation and surrounding communities. Submit a request for yourself or someone you know who could benefit from care in addition to prayer, like meals, financial support and pastoral counseling. Once your needs are submitted, our Leadership Team will review and respond to each request.

If you have questions about submitting a meal request for you or someone else, please reach out to our meal coordinator, Yulia Turner: [email protected]