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Xenia Grace Chapel
The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son
Morning Worship
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Xenia Grace Chapel
100 Grace Dr, Xenia, OH 45385, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Welcome To Xenia Grace Chapel
We are glad you are here. If you would like more information on our church and activities, please complete the connection card and we will send you a packet. Thanks
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http://give.xeniagracechapel.org
Announcements (Click To View)
Oil Change Ministry...October 30th
Sign up forms are in the foyer. Complete and place in offering plate or hand in at church office.
Xenia Community Outreach
Saturday, October 16th, Emmanuel Ministries, 100 W. Main St., Fairborn
8:30am - 12:00pmSaturday, we will meet at 8:30 AM, for breakfast, and for Prayer, Instructions & Supplies.
Car Show Meeting, October 17th after morning worship service.
This will be a wrap up meeting...what went well this year...what can we improve for next year. All car club members and volunteers are asked to come.
Family Pumpkin Carving Event, October 31st at 5 PM.
Fun for the entire family. Come and carve your own pumpkins.
Baptism Class, November 2nd 7:30 PM
Anyone wishing to be baptized during the morning service of November 28th.
Invite your friends, neighbors or strangers to XGC!
We want to meet them & introduce them to Jesus! Stay & enjoy our meet & greet lunch after service.
Membership Classes to start November 1st
If interested in learning more about Xenia Grace Chapel and church membership, indicate on the connection card and place it in the offering plate or turn in to office.
Time Change—November 7th
—Don’t forget to “ FALL BACK”.
OCC Shoe Boxes Are Coming!
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes will be ready to pick up next Sunday. They will be due back to the church on November 14th. Remember to also add an envelope with the suggested $9 in the top of the box to cover postage. Thanks
Baby Dedication, November 21st
There will be a parent’s class on November 16th at 7:30 pm for those wishing to have their childdedicated.
Good Samaritan Ministry Team.
The Good Samaritan Ministry is looking for team members for the coming year. We need ideas and plans on how to move forward with this ministry. If interested, indicate on the connection card.
Event Coordinator Needed!
Unfortunately, our current events person, Megan Gipson, will be moving out of state soon. The church will be looking for someone with leadership and administration skills to coordinate the church's yearly activities. If interested, contact the church office.
Church Directory Information
If your family or contact information has changed in the last six months, please update it with the church office. You can quickly go to https://www.xeniagracechapel.org/update-my-information/ to complete the form. Thanks
Adult Pickleball every Tuesday at 6:15 PM.
Open to ANYONE! Free.
Grace Kids Bible Study every Thursday—- at 6:30 pm
October 14th—VBS—Day Four
Þ Youth Group, 7:30 pm, Every Wednesday
Þ October 10, After Morning Worship, Grace Teens Burger Burn & Plant Sale Fund Raiser
Þ WCD ECY Fall RETREAT, October 15—17 Cost $110
Sign up forms are in the foyer. Complete and place in offering plate or hand in at church office.
Xenia Community Outreach
Saturday, October 16th, Emmanuel Ministries, 100 W. Main St., Fairborn
8:30am - 12:00pmSaturday, we will meet at 8:30 AM, for breakfast, and for Prayer, Instructions & Supplies.
Car Show Meeting, October 17th after morning worship service.
This will be a wrap up meeting...what went well this year...what can we improve for next year. All car club members and volunteers are asked to come.
Family Pumpkin Carving Event, October 31st at 5 PM.
Fun for the entire family. Come and carve your own pumpkins.
Baptism Class, November 2nd 7:30 PM
Anyone wishing to be baptized during the morning service of November 28th.
Invite your friends, neighbors or strangers to XGC!
We want to meet them & introduce them to Jesus! Stay & enjoy our meet & greet lunch after service.
Membership Classes to start November 1st
If interested in learning more about Xenia Grace Chapel and church membership, indicate on the connection card and place it in the offering plate or turn in to office.
Time Change—November 7th
—Don’t forget to “ FALL BACK”.
OCC Shoe Boxes Are Coming!
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes will be ready to pick up next Sunday. They will be due back to the church on November 14th. Remember to also add an envelope with the suggested $9 in the top of the box to cover postage. Thanks
Baby Dedication, November 21st
There will be a parent’s class on November 16th at 7:30 pm for those wishing to have their childdedicated.
Good Samaritan Ministry Team.
The Good Samaritan Ministry is looking for team members for the coming year. We need ideas and plans on how to move forward with this ministry. If interested, indicate on the connection card.
Event Coordinator Needed!
Unfortunately, our current events person, Megan Gipson, will be moving out of state soon. The church will be looking for someone with leadership and administration skills to coordinate the church's yearly activities. If interested, contact the church office.
Church Directory Information
If your family or contact information has changed in the last six months, please update it with the church office. You can quickly go to https://www.xeniagracechapel.org/update-my-information/ to complete the form. Thanks
Adult Pickleball every Tuesday at 6:15 PM.
Open to ANYONE! Free.
Grace Kids Bible Study every Thursday—- at 6:30 pm
October 14th—VBS—Day Four
Þ Youth Group, 7:30 pm, Every Wednesday
Þ October 10, After Morning Worship, Grace Teens Burger Burn & Plant Sale Fund Raiser
Þ WCD ECY Fall RETREAT, October 15—17 Cost $110
The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son
All of God’s children are adopted. Our new identity of belonging to our Father God is the start of our freedom.
All of God’s children are adopted. Our new identity of belonging to our Father God is the start of our freedom.
1. What is an orphan ______________ or a spirit of ______________?
Romans 8:15
Definition of an orphan mindset: they don’t know much about their _________________, have no security about who will take ________ of them, has no one to cherish or treasure them.
Traits of Orphan spirit:
Þ Operates out of __________________ and ________________
Þ Serves God to ________ the Father’s love
Þ To ___________one’s behavior on who is around them
2. What is a spirit or mindset of Sonship?
The Traits of Sonship:
Þ He gives us His ____________________
Romans 8:15
Definition of Sonship: A special relationship is built on love, encouragement, and acceptance between a __________ and His ____________.
Þ He brings us into acceptance and a strong sense of protection.
Romans 8:15
Þ He restores my _______________________ and __________________
Romans 8:16
Þ He entitles me to _______________pleasures
Romans 8:17
Romans 8:15
Definition of an orphan mindset: they don’t know much about their _________________, have no security about who will take ________ of them, has no one to cherish or treasure them.
Traits of Orphan spirit:
Þ Operates out of __________________ and ________________
Þ Serves God to ________ the Father’s love
Þ To ___________one’s behavior on who is around them
2. What is a spirit or mindset of Sonship?
The Traits of Sonship:
Þ He gives us His ____________________
Romans 8:15
Definition of Sonship: A special relationship is built on love, encouragement, and acceptance between a __________ and His ____________.
Þ He brings us into acceptance and a strong sense of protection.
Romans 8:15
Þ He restores my _______________________ and __________________
Romans 8:16
Þ He entitles me to _______________pleasures
Romans 8:17
Application
Your need for love, acceptance, purpose, and self-worth will be totally met when you accept your new identity of being adopted by God.
Portions of this message were taken from “The Differences Between the Orphan Spirit and Spirit of Sonship.”
Your need for love, acceptance, purpose, and self-worth will be totally met when you accept your new identity of being adopted by God.
Portions of this message were taken from “The Differences Between the Orphan Spirit and Spirit of Sonship.”
Sermon Notes with Answers
The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son
All of God’s children are adopted. Our new identity of belonging to our Father God is the start of our freedom.
Romans 8:15-17
1. What is an orphan mindset or a spirit of bondage?
Romans 8:15
Definition of an orphan mindset: they don’t know much about their identity, have no security about who will take care of them, has no one to cherish or treasure them.
Traits of Orphan spirit:
ØOperates out of insecurity and jealously
ØServes God to earn the Father’s love
ØTo change one’s behavior on who is around them
ØThey carry with them feelings of rejection and deep woundedness
2. What is a spirit or mindset of Sonship?
The Traits of Sonship:
ØHe gives us His HolySpirit
ØRomans 8:15
Definition of Sonship: A special relationship is built on love, encouragement, and acceptance between a child and His Father.
ØHe brings us into acceptance and a strong sense of protection.
ØRomans 8:15
ØHe restores my insecurities and rejection
Romans 8:16
ØHe entitles me to heaven’s pleasures
1. Romans 8:17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.
But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Application
Your need for love, acceptance, purpose, and self-worth will be totally met when you accept your new identity of being adopted by God.
Portions of this message were taken from “The Differences Between the Orphan Spirit and Spirit of Sonship.”
The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son
All of God’s children are adopted. Our new identity of belonging to our Father God is the start of our freedom.
Romans 8:15-17
1. What is an orphan mindset or a spirit of bondage?
Romans 8:15
Definition of an orphan mindset: they don’t know much about their identity, have no security about who will take care of them, has no one to cherish or treasure them.
Traits of Orphan spirit:
ØOperates out of insecurity and jealously
ØServes God to earn the Father’s love
ØTo change one’s behavior on who is around them
ØThey carry with them feelings of rejection and deep woundedness
2. What is a spirit or mindset of Sonship?
The Traits of Sonship:
ØHe gives us His HolySpirit
ØRomans 8:15
Definition of Sonship: A special relationship is built on love, encouragement, and acceptance between a child and His Father.
ØHe brings us into acceptance and a strong sense of protection.
ØRomans 8:15
ØHe restores my insecurities and rejection
Romans 8:16
ØHe entitles me to heaven’s pleasures
1. Romans 8:17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.
But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Application
Your need for love, acceptance, purpose, and self-worth will be totally met when you accept your new identity of being adopted by God.
Portions of this message were taken from “The Differences Between the Orphan Spirit and Spirit of Sonship.”
Online Calendar for XGC Events
Visit our online calendar for all upcoming events
http://www.xeniagracechapel.org/calendar/