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It's All Mine or It's All His | Fan or Follower

It's All Mine or It's All His | Fan or Follower

What does a die-hard follower of Jesus Christ really look like? We live in a world that throws around labels and titles, but rarely do we see authentic transformation. In this series we will be looking at what a true Christian looks like. What are the internal decisions that genuine Christians make, which makes them distinct? If you want to experience the will of God for your life at a new level, don't miss this series. If you know someone who has been disenfranchised with religion or Christianity, bring them to church. It's all about Jesus!

Locations & Times

ThornCreek Church

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

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

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

Fix It Ministry | 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.

Celebrate Hope | Wednesday, May 4 | 6:00pm | Join us at Food for Hope's Celebrate Hope Gala at The Westin Westminster. This fun and festive evening will celebrate the accomplishments of Food for Hope, as well as our ability to gather together. Get tickets at FoodForHope.net/Events.

TC Game Night | Sunday, May 15 | 5:00pm | Looking for a fun way to connect with other ThornCreekers? Do you like playing board games and eating? Join us for Game Night at ThornCreek! Zeb Pau will be our game master. You'll have the opportunity to play fun games that you've likely not heard of before (we're not playing Candy Land). Food and Childcare will be provided. Kids will be playing games as well that are well suited for their age.

New Friends Lunch | Sunday, May 22 | 12:30pm | If you are new to TC & 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. Sign up for the New Friends Lunch, today at ThornCreek.Church/NewFriends.

Student Summer Camp | June 3-6 | ThornCreek Student Ministries will be going to Golden Bell Camp & Conference Center located in Divide Colorado. Summer Camp is for all Middle and High School students who have completed 6th grade - 12th grade. (Students who are graduating from high school this year are able and encouraged to attend Summer Camp. Students who will be completing 5th grade this school year are not eligible and will attend Kids Camp this summer.) Part of what makes this camp so special is that we will be joining churches from all over the state of Colorado for a weekend of worship, games, late nights, and beautiful memories in the outdoors. Please go to ThornCreek.Church/SummerCamp and pay the $50.00 deposit BEFORE May 1st. The cost is $245.00. Contact Pastor Nick, Nick.McCall@ThornCreek.Church, with any questions or concerns.

Kids Summer Camp | June 29 - July 1 | There will be two camps. They both will take place at Golden Bell Campground in Divide, CO. The first camp will be for: Kindergarten - 1st Graders. (June 29-July 1). The cost will be $228. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. The second camp will be for Grades: 2nd - 5th Graders. (June 27-July 1). The cost will be $338. Early registration is open till May 1, 2022. The final date to register is June 6th. If you are interested, you can email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church. To register for either camp, please visit: https://goldenbellccc.campbrainregistration.com/. Use DISCOUNT CODE: NAZARENE.

Vacation Bible School | July 25-29 | Plan your vacation around this event! This is for children grades: Kindergarten to 5th Grade. It will be in the evenings. If you'd like to help out with this event, please email our Children's Ministry Director, Rachel McCall, at Rachel.McCall@ThornCreek.Church.

ThornCreek At The Lake | Friday, August 5, 2022 | That's right…we're asking the entire church to ditch work, school, take the day off, and hang out at Boyd Lake! Don't plan a vacation day on this day! We rented a beautiful pavilion at the shore of Boyd Lake that has shade, grills, picnic tables, fireplace, sand volleyball courts, and clean restrooms! Bring your boat, jet ski, and flippers! We will have it all day! We're asking everyone to bring sandwiches and chips for lunch. Our ThornCreek Grilling Ministry will be serving us burgers and dogs with all the fixings! Please let us know if you will attend so we can make sure we have plenty of food. More details to come. Please RSVP at ThornCreek.Church/LakeDay.

Women's Retreat | October 20-22, 2022 (Thu-Sat) | This is open to all women at ThornCreek. Ladies, make sure you put these dates on your calendar. It will be a wonderful time for you to connect with God and be spiritually refreshed! It will take place at the beautiful High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. You will worship, be encouraged, laugh, and even have time to shop! More details to come!

Men's Retreat | February 2-4, 2023 (Thu-Sat) | Calling out men! Put these dates on your calendar. This is our annual Men's Retreat. Each year God moves in the hearts of our men in a powerful way at this event. For the first time ever, we will have three guest speakers that will each speak in a chapel service! It's going to be great. It will take place at High Peak Campground outside of Estes Park, Colorado. More details to come!

Check out more at: thorncreek.church/events

TC Kids (Birth - 5th Grade)

ThornCreek Kids Ministry 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.

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!

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)

ThornCreek Student Ministries 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.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
ENCOUNTER | Senior High (9th - 12th grade) Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm, Junior High (6th - 8th grade) Sunday 11:00 -12:30pm - Youth Group is meeting in person. 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.

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

Did you come with kids? 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.

Volume: 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.

Nursing Mom? 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.

Distractions: 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.
FAN = An enthusiastic admirer
FOLLOWER = A devoted disciple
It’s all Mine or It’s all His
Our need for more comes from a lack of trust in what God will provide.
Healthy = haplous (hap-looce’)
“pertains to being motivated by singleness in purpose… single without guile, sincere, straightforward”
Unhealthy = poneros (pon-ay-ros')
“diseased”
If you give what you do not need, it isn't giving.
- Mother Teresa
I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.
- C.S. Lewis

Being Generous Without Being Rich

Being Generous Without Being Rich

Message Study Guide

Download this week's message study guide for use with your small group or personal study.
https://thorncreek.church/message-series/fan-or-follower
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.

APRIL 2022
Weekly Need: $12,500
Need in April: $50,000
Received last week: $14,440 (Apr 23-24)
Received April to date: $56,801 (As of Apr 24)
Remaining Need in April (Received in excess of budget): ($6,801)

https://thorncreek.church/give

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