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Alice Drive Baptist Church
Church of Joy: Not Us; Jesus
Join us in person or online for worship!
Locations & Times
Alice Drive Baptist Church Loring Mill Campus
1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29150, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Monday 7:00 PM
Check in with us!
We would love to know that you are worshipping with us.
https://alicedrive.church/other/checkinSermon Notes:
- Dallas Willard – Joy is a deep and pervasive sense of well-being, of knowing and trusting that God cares for us and is working for our good.
- Are we a joyful church?
- A church of joy focuses not on us, but on Jesus.
- My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
- Acts 2:22a – Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you…
- Acts 2:22b – … accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.
- Acts 2:23 – This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge, and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.
- Acts 2:24 – But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
- Jesus was on a mission from God.
- Jesus proved he was from God by his miracles and mighty works.
- Jesus died for our sins on the cross because it was God’s plan.
- Jesus was resurrected by God to show death was defeated.
- Being a church of joy means this is Jesus’ church, not ours.
- To help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus.
- Being church of joy means we are participating in God’s plan.
- You are to be my witnesses…
- Are you participating in God’s plan?
- Being a church of joy means we are forgiven people.
- Being a church of joy means we are Easter People!
- Acts 2:37-39 - 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
- 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
- Heavenly Father, I confess I have failed at life. Please forgive me. I give you control of my life and from now on I will follow Jesus.
- Lake Baptism, Sunday, September 14, 5 pm.
- Thy will be done, thy kingdom come.
- Dallas Willard – Joy is a deep and pervasive sense of well-being, of knowing and trusting that God cares for us and is working for our good.
- Are we a joyful church?
- A church of joy focuses not on us, but on Jesus.
- My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
- Acts 2:22a – Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you…
- Acts 2:22b – … accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.
- Acts 2:23 – This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge, and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.
- Acts 2:24 – But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
- Jesus was on a mission from God.
- Jesus proved he was from God by his miracles and mighty works.
- Jesus died for our sins on the cross because it was God’s plan.
- Jesus was resurrected by God to show death was defeated.
- Being a church of joy means this is Jesus’ church, not ours.
- To help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus.
- Being church of joy means we are participating in God’s plan.
- You are to be my witnesses…
- Are you participating in God’s plan?
- Being a church of joy means we are forgiven people.
- Being a church of joy means we are Easter People!
- Acts 2:37-39 - 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
- 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
- Heavenly Father, I confess I have failed at life. Please forgive me. I give you control of my life and from now on I will follow Jesus.
- Lake Baptism, Sunday, September 14, 5 pm.
- Thy will be done, thy kingdom come.
Giving to the ministries of Alice Drive Baptist Church
Your generous giving enables our ministries to help as many people as possible take their next steps towards Jesus! Thank you!
At each service, we collect tithes and offerings because God calls us to in Malachi 3:10. We believe giving is a Next Step and a way we can be obedient to the God who has been generous to us!
https://alicedrive.church/giveAt each service, we collect tithes and offerings because God calls us to in Malachi 3:10. We believe giving is a Next Step and a way we can be obedient to the God who has been generous to us!
Upcoming Events and Announcements
September Missions Opportunity:
Join us in our efforts as we Pack the Pantry for Sumter United Ministries! All donations are distributed to families in need right here in the Sumter Community. Our Bishopville Campus also participates and shares its donations with the Mt. Calvary Food Pantry.
Here are specific items the pantries need: canned meals, Manwich, canned tuna/chicken/ham/spam/or Vienna sausage, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Dry Milk/Powdered Milk, mashed potatoes, grits (boxes with individual packets), peanut butter, jelly, cereal, rice, pasta/tomato sauce.
Stitches of Love Retreat:
September 11-13
Stitches of Love is a quilt ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents. The ministry creates baby quilts to donate to local crisis pregnancy centers, surgical caps for hospitals, and various other items to support those in need.
This ministry is hosting a three-day retreat open to all. Participants are invited to enjoy food, fellowship, and the joy of stitching together.
Questions? Contact Linda Cox at quiltladycox@yahoo.com
ADBC Men Kickoff:
September 13
7:30 AM
Loring Mill Campus | The Studio
Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men's Ministry! This ministry will meet on the second Saturday of each month.
Be sure to register online!
Lake Baptism
September 14
5 p.m.
1098 Lemon Ave, Manning (Boat Church)
Is baptism your next step? Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for those who are not yet baptized to participate in a baptism at the lake! Already baptized? Join us to celebrate those taking their next step!
Please bring a towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes. Invite your family and friends to cheer you on, and don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or blankets. We will provide hot dogs, chips, drinks, and Kona Ice.
Questions? Contact Jamie Lotts, Connections Director jlotts@adbc.org
Join us in our efforts as we Pack the Pantry for Sumter United Ministries! All donations are distributed to families in need right here in the Sumter Community. Our Bishopville Campus also participates and shares its donations with the Mt. Calvary Food Pantry.
Here are specific items the pantries need: canned meals, Manwich, canned tuna/chicken/ham/spam/or Vienna sausage, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Dry Milk/Powdered Milk, mashed potatoes, grits (boxes with individual packets), peanut butter, jelly, cereal, rice, pasta/tomato sauce.
Stitches of Love Retreat:
September 11-13
Stitches of Love is a quilt ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents. The ministry creates baby quilts to donate to local crisis pregnancy centers, surgical caps for hospitals, and various other items to support those in need.
This ministry is hosting a three-day retreat open to all. Participants are invited to enjoy food, fellowship, and the joy of stitching together.
Questions? Contact Linda Cox at quiltladycox@yahoo.com
ADBC Men Kickoff:
September 13
7:30 AM
Loring Mill Campus | The Studio
Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men's Ministry! This ministry will meet on the second Saturday of each month.
Be sure to register online!
Lake Baptism
September 14
5 p.m.
1098 Lemon Ave, Manning (Boat Church)
Is baptism your next step? Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for those who are not yet baptized to participate in a baptism at the lake! Already baptized? Join us to celebrate those taking their next step!
Please bring a towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes. Invite your family and friends to cheer you on, and don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or blankets. We will provide hot dogs, chips, drinks, and Kona Ice.
Questions? Contact Jamie Lotts, Connections Director jlotts@adbc.org