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FORGIVE // They Haven't Apologized

FORGIVE // They Haven't Apologized

Have you ever been hurt by someone? How do you respond? Maybe you retaliate, unfriend, block, or simply walk away. There is another option...God wants you to forgive! That's tough! For eight weeks, we will be looking at different relationship dynamics and the incredibly challenging, yet freeing, choice to forgive. God wants to clean your heart!

Locations & Times

ThornCreek Church

3853 E 120th Ave, Denver, CO 80233, USA

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

ThornCreek Church Online

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Sunday 7:00 PM

Tuesday 10:00 AM

Thursday 8:00 PM

Welcome to ThornCreek

We hope you experience God in a meaningful way at ThornCreek Church! All elements of ThornCreek are designed to help you discover God's love and purpose for your life. It's a great place for the spiritual seeker or the deep-rooted Christian.
How to Connect

1. Take the 3 Weekend Challenge.
2. Join a Small Group
3. Volunteer Somewhere
4. Attend the TC Membership Class.

Click the link below and fill out the form to tell us more about yourself, if you're interested in volunteering, if you've made a decision about Jesus Christ, to register for any event or to provide comments.

https://thorncreek.church/connect

Upcoming Events

<b>Youth Group Paintball &amp; Pizza Night</b> | Friday, April 16. Cost: $30 - includes all of the pizza, paintballs, and protective gear that our kids will need. We will be going to the American Paintball Coliseum located at 5095 Peoria St, Denver 80239. Your kids will need to plan on meeting at ThornCreek Church at 6pm, and then picking them up at ThornCreek Church at 10pm that night. Go to thorncreek.church/paintball to register for this event. Final registration is due by March 31!! Please see Pastor Nick for more information.<br><br><b>Youth Summer Camp</b> | June 4-7, 2021. Save the date! More information to come.<br><br><b>Kids Camp</b> | Wednesday, June 30 - Friday, July 2 - Kids completing Kindergarten or 1st Grade | Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 - Kids completing 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade. | KIDS CAMP IS A GO! Save the date and don't miss camp!!! Please see Pastor Katie for registration and to let her know if you're interested in counseling at camp this year! We need SEVERAL camp counselors! <br><br><b>Unexpected - A ThornCreek Original Production | </b>If you haven't seen it or shared it, please go to thorncreek.church/unexpected. <br><br><b>Weekend Services - Meeting In Person</b> | Saturday 6:00pm - Sunday 9:00 &amp; 11:00am.<br><br>Check out more at: <b>thorncreek.church/events</b>

TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)

<b>ThornCreek Kids Ministry - Now Meeting In-Person on Sunday mornings at 9:00am &amp; 11:00am!!</b><br><br><b>Saturday Online Kids Worship Service - 4:30 PM</b><br>Kids can go to: Live.ThornCreek.Church<br>This video will become available On-Demand on Sundays. You can go to the “ThornCreek Church” YouTube page.<br><br><b>ThornCreek Kids Ministry</b> strives to walk alongside and equip parents to be spiritual leaders in their children’s lives. Our hope and prayer is that with a strong faith foundation, kids will make the decision to continue growing as Christians, and become Christ-like disciples.<br><br>Our age-level classes allow us to reach children at their developmental level, so that by God’s grace they will be able to comprehend to the best of their ability, the topics we are covering in church!<br><br>All Ministry Partners (over the age of 18) have passed background checks, and all Bridge Team members (6th-12th graders) are supervised by adults.

TC Students (6th - 12th Grade)

<b>ThornCreek Student Ministries</b> mission is to create a safe place for students to encounter Jesus, ask questions, process struggles and to experience the love of God while ultimately integrating them into the body and mission of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><i>WEEKLY PROGRAMS</i></b><br><b>ENCOUNTER</b> | Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm - <b>Youth Group is meeting in person</b>. This is our midweek Youth Group service. At Encounter, we have food, games, deep Bible study, student led worship and small groups. We believe that we are better when we are together. <br><br>We will also continue to provide an ONLINE option for students that will be available on our website at thorncreek.church/students which will be posted every Thursday at 2pm. This will be the recorded youth service which will be posted online.

Worship Service Info

<b>Did you come with kids? </b>The messages at ThornCreek can be rated PG-13. As an option, we have a great Children's Ministry Program! If you choose to bring your kids into worship, please do your best to keep them from being a distraction to others.<br><br><b>Volume: </b>If you find the music too loud, please visit the Welcome Table for ear plugs. Ear plugs are also available at the Worship Center doors.<br><br><b>Nursing Mom? </b>We have a room just for you! This room is located through the Worship Center, and has been furnished with your comfort in mind! You can see the entire service live on a flat screen TV.<br><br><b>Distractions:</b> To allow you and those around you to be more fully engaged in today’s service, please refrain from leaving the Worship Center during services. Also, please turn off or mute all cell phones and other mobile devices.

How do you forgive someone who hasn't apologized?

Genesis 25:24-33

Genesis 26:34-35

A bitter heart can be passed on to the next generation.

Genesis 27:41

"The forgiveness choices you make will shape much of your life."
- Chris Brauns, Unpacking Forgiveness

Genesis 28:16

Just because you can't feel God, doesn't mean He isn't present.
"Forgiveness really is making the determination that you have suffered long enough. You are unhitching your ability to heal from the choices of that other person."
- Lysa Terkeurst

Genesis 32:3-8

Genesis 32:11

The person who hurt you needs the grace of God as much as you do.

Mark 7:20-23

Proverbs 4:23

Managing your heart is more important than managing your budget.

Genesis 32:20

A spirit of humility goes a long way.
“I’m not sorry, and I’d rather not lie.”
- “The Parent Trap Movie”
“I never knew how strong I was until I had to forgive someone who was not sorry,”
- Unknown
Don't let anger take over your heart.

Ephesians 4:26-27

Micah 7:18

Luke 23:34

1 Peter 3:8-9

The path of God's blessings is through reconciliation.

Genesis 33:1-4

Living Changed: Forgiveness

Living Changed: Forgiveness

Message Study Guide

Download this week's message study guide for use with your small group or personal study.

https://thorncreek.church/message-series/forgive
Giving

There are several convenient ways to give at TC:
1. Give via text. Text GIVE to 720-619-2688.
2. Give online via the link provided below.
3. Give via check or cash by dropping either in the offering that will be passed during announcements or in the giving box located in the back of the Worship Center.

Weekly Need: $12,000
Received last week: $11,210 (Feb 20-21)
February Need: $48,000
Received February to date: $33,103 (As of Feb 21)
Remaining Need in February $14,897

https://thorncreek.church/give

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