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Why Church? | TC Soul

Why Church? | TC Soul

What is the DNA of the church? Is church essential to get into heaven? Why should I go to church today? What is the "why" behind ThornCreek Church? What is the soul of ThornCreek Church? For three weeks, Pastor Ruben will be talking about these questions and more. We believe the head of the church is Jesus Christ, and if that's true, then the church has a Christ-driven purpose that is bigger than all of us. The church exists to lift up the name of Jesus, but it also should be a place for every race, every person, sinner and saint, and it should be a culture-changing force for God! These are exciting days for the church and the future is wide open. If you know someone who thinks church is a waste of time, invite them to this series!

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>Fix It Ministry</b> | The Fix It Ministry is now ready to take on projects. We need you to let us know how we can help with any personal repairs for your home or car. These volunteers want to use their God-given gifts to love on you. When you give them an opportunity, it brings joy to their hearts. It's a way they can serve God. So, let us know if you have anything and we'll talk about next steps. Please email Andy Fish at fixit@thorncreek.church. <br><br><b>21 Days of Prayer and Fasting</b> | Beginning in January | Beginning on Monday, January 10, ThornCreek will be in a season of prayer. We want to cry out to God as a church and seek His will, favor, and continued blessings. This will be an intentional time that we lift our voices to God as a church. We believe God will be pleased with these 21 days in the first month of our new year. We can make our plans, but God directs our steps. We want to make sure we're pouring our energies in wherever God is moving. Our hope is that new plans and direction will come from these 21 days of prayer. We are asking everyone to participate in this season. You will hear more about how you can be a part of this in the future, but we wanted you to start preparing your heart now.<br><br><b>Baptism Class</b> | Sunday, January 9 | 12:30-1:30pm | Have you made that first step to give your WHOLE life to Jesus Christ? If so, then you next step is to be baptized. Come to this class to learn the "what's" and the "why's" of baptism as we prepare you for our next baptism weekend! It's going to be a celebration! <b>Visit thorncreek.church/events</b>. <br><br><b>New Friends Lunch</b> | Sunday, January 16 | 12:30-1:30pm | If you are new to TC &amp; so far you like what you see - this is the perfect next step for you. Come have lunch with Pastor Ruben and his family, as well as meet some other TC families. Lunch and childcare are provided free of charge. <b>Visit thorncreek.church/events.</b><br><br><b>Men's Retreat</b> | February 17-19, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | Every man has a reason why they can't get away to a church retreat. Think again...the greatest men take care of their soul. This year ThornCreek Men's Retreat will take place in the beautiful Rocky Mountains near Estes Park. There's something incredibly powerful about being in the mountains and seeking God that is good for the soul. We will gather for two nights and three days to worship, seek God's will, and...play! Men will have an opportunity to shoot guns, ice fish, hike, or simply, chill. You will also have a chance to get to know other men who are in the same battles of life. The only thing that is mandatory is food and chapel! We'll have three chapel services. Visit <b>thorncreek.church/mensretreat</b>.<br><br>Check out more at: <b>thorncreek.church/events</b>

TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)

<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> | Senior High (9th - 12th grade) Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm, Junior High (6th - 8th grade) Sunday 11:00 -12:30pm - <b>Youth Group is meeting in person</b>. These are our Youth Group services. 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.

Why Church?
"38% of U.S. pastors have thought about quitting full-time ministry in the past year."
- Barna Research Group
"We're not trying to get back to normal, we're trying to get back to the supernatural."
-Mark Batterson
"If you claim to be a follower of Christ, I encourage you to consider your present commitment to a local church."
- David Platt
“We’re not doing people any favors by pretending they are the center of the universe. Either people will be awed by the sacred or they will not. If the sacred is not enough, then it is clear that the Spirit has not done a work in their lives."
- Francis Chan

Matthew 16:18

"Jesus is the hope of the world and the local church is the vehicle of expressing that hope to the world."
- Andy Stanley

Ephesians 1:22-23

Ephesians 4:11-13

Mark 3:24-25

Faithful ThornCreekers learn perseverance.

Ephesians 4:14-15

The christian life is not a private affair.
"Many believe one can be a “good Christian” without joining, or even attending, a local church, but God would strongly disagree."
- Rick Warren

Ephesians 4:16

Ephesians 4:25-32

Predictions of The Future Church
21 DAYS OF PRAYER
Jan 10 - Jan 30
SIGN UP FOR PRAYER SLOTS
thorncreek.church/21days
PRAYER WALL
thorncreek.church/prayer

The Church

The Church

Message Study Guide

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

https://thorncreek.church/message-series/tc-soul-2022
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.

JANUARY 2022
Weekly Need: $12,500
Need in January: $62,500
Received last week: $15,089 (Jan 1-2)
Received January to Date: $15,089 (As of Jan 2)
Remaining Need in January: $47,411

https://thorncreek.church/give

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