LifePointe Christian Church
The Ideal Team Player: POWER OF FORGIVENESS - Week 2
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Foundation for all relationships: VALUE and RESPECT
Highly value all people because all made/created in image of God
Highly value all people because all made/created in image of God
Accept and celebrate our differences
The Revenge Encyclopedia
by Paladin Press
by Paladin Press
FORGIVENESS STEPS: Revisit our own credit card statement
FORGIVENESS STEPS: Resign as the repo man
Mercy: Not getting what we deserve
Focus of forgiveness is our heart
Forgiveness is different than trust
Forgiveness is different than trust
Forgiveness: Release and surrender our personal right to take vengeance
Entrust: Leave our case in God’s hands
FORGIVENESS STEPS: Pray
We cannot forgive in our own strength and power
We cannot forgive in our own strength and power
“The Terrible Petition” - Augustine
FORGIVENESS STEPS: Leave room for God to work
FORGIVENESS STEPS: Express kindness
Forgiving others is a decision of the will Make a choice to obey God and forgive.
Details and signups at: http://lifepointe.org/connect/events/mens-retreat/
Our annual shoe drive, helping kids in need in Elk Grove schools. Full details and signups at: http://lifepointe.org/sas2018/
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
CARE PACKAGING PARTY
SEP 23 @ 1-3 pm
Have a friend or family member currently deployed in the military? The Voyagers (ages 45-65) want to send them a package! They will be putting together care packages for our deployed military. Stop by the Voyagers' table, in the lobby, to register to attend the packaging party AND/OR for a list of specific items to donate. To have a care package sent, contact Carol by Sep 22 at 916-230-5263 or at maynardfam4@mycci.net.
Full details: lifepointe.org/packing-party
THE GIFT OF GROCERIES (TGOG)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TGOG feeds 300 families weekly at New Hope Church in South Sac. We are in need of more LP volunteers to pick up food at Raley’s in EG and drop off to New Hope. Interested in serving, contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org
MOM’S GROUP
STARTING OCT 2 @ 9-11:15 am
Have meaningful conversations about biblical topics that apply to moms, enjoy laughter and have a chance to connect with others on your journey through motherhood. We’ll meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Moms of infant through high school children are welcome! Childcare available. Sign up in the lobby or at: lifepointe.org/moms-group
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FAMILY MINISTRIES:
http://lifepointe.org/connect/kids-students/
LP KIDS (INFANTS-6TH GRADE)
We offer classes during all three Sunday services, providing fun, age-appropriate teaching in a safe, welcoming environment.
More info: Darla Blanton at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
LP STUDENTS (7TH-12TH GRADE)
Join us on Sundays up in the Student Room at 9:45am (Jr. High Program) or 11:15am (High School Program), and Thursday nights (all grades) from 6-9pm. To learn more, visit lifepointe.org/students. Subscribe to the LP Students newsletter at lifepointe.org/subscribe
LP YOUNG ADULTS (18-24 YEARS)
We gather on Sunday evenings at 6-8pm, to study God’s word and help make the full transition into the life of the church as serving, connecting adults. We also plan events each month. More info: Chris or Sheri Joyce at chrisandsherijoyce@gmail.com or 916-398-0240 (texts okay)
SEP 23 @ 1-3 pm
Have a friend or family member currently deployed in the military? The Voyagers (ages 45-65) want to send them a package! They will be putting together care packages for our deployed military. Stop by the Voyagers' table, in the lobby, to register to attend the packaging party AND/OR for a list of specific items to donate. To have a care package sent, contact Carol by Sep 22 at 916-230-5263 or at maynardfam4@mycci.net.
Full details: lifepointe.org/packing-party
THE GIFT OF GROCERIES (TGOG)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TGOG feeds 300 families weekly at New Hope Church in South Sac. We are in need of more LP volunteers to pick up food at Raley’s in EG and drop off to New Hope. Interested in serving, contact Pastor Derek at d.gute@lifepointe.org
MOM’S GROUP
STARTING OCT 2 @ 9-11:15 am
Have meaningful conversations about biblical topics that apply to moms, enjoy laughter and have a chance to connect with others on your journey through motherhood. We’ll meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Moms of infant through high school children are welcome! Childcare available. Sign up in the lobby or at: lifepointe.org/moms-group
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FAMILY MINISTRIES:
http://lifepointe.org/connect/kids-students/
LP KIDS (INFANTS-6TH GRADE)
We offer classes during all three Sunday services, providing fun, age-appropriate teaching in a safe, welcoming environment.
More info: Darla Blanton at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
LP STUDENTS (7TH-12TH GRADE)
Join us on Sundays up in the Student Room at 9:45am (Jr. High Program) or 11:15am (High School Program), and Thursday nights (all grades) from 6-9pm. To learn more, visit lifepointe.org/students. Subscribe to the LP Students newsletter at lifepointe.org/subscribe
LP YOUNG ADULTS (18-24 YEARS)
We gather on Sunday evenings at 6-8pm, to study God’s word and help make the full transition into the life of the church as serving, connecting adults. We also plan events each month. More info: Chris or Sheri Joyce at chrisandsherijoyce@gmail.com or 916-398-0240 (texts okay)