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Part 13: The Cross and the Crown

November 9th, 2025

Message

  1. Live from grace, not striving. Genesis 48                         
    1. REMEMBER God’s faithfulness. Gen. 48:1-4
    2. TRUST God’s sovereign choice. Gen. 48:13-19
    3. REST in God’s redeeming care. Gen. 48:15-16
  2. Follow the King, not your own way. Genesis 49
    1. RECOGNIZE the consequence of self-rule. Gen. 49:3-7
    2. SUBMIT to the rightful King. Gen. 49:8-12
    3. HOPE in God’s enduring promise. Gen. 49:22-26, 29-33

Announcements

NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for our Mission Sunday, where we will celebrate and learn about our youth and recent mission trip. See you next week!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER: Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:20 in the conference room right off the front lobby to pray for our church and our community. Let’s seek the LORD’s presence and trust him through prayer together.
YOUTH CONNECT: Today at the Webb’s home from 4:00 to 6:00. Come on over to grow in the Lord and have a great time connecting! 4445 Story Rd, St Cloud
FINANCE & INVESTING WORKSHOP: Join us TODAY Sunday, November 9th from 12-2 for a practical seminar on how to manage and invest finances, with helpful tools and resources. It’s not too late, if you’d like to stay, you are welcome!

BAPTISM CELEBRATION: Nov 23 we are planning to have a baptism. If you are following Jesus and have not been baptized, this is your opportunity. Please fill out a Connection Card or talk with one of us.
MISSION SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Nov 16th we will be celebrating and learning about the mission trips as well as participating in our silent auction to help fund our trips. Hope to see you there!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: We are collecting and sponsoring shoe boxes again this year to give a child in need a happy Christmas with presents and the Good News of Jesus. Today is the day to have them back.
STEP 1: BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING. Sunday, Dec 14th at 12:00 is our introduction to The Connection. We will get to know one another and learn about the blueprint for our church and is our first step in membership. Lunch is included. Write “Blueprint” on your connection card or scan the QR code.
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate through our App or online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.

Weekly Budget: $19,434
  • Congregation: $8,289
  • Counseling Centers: $13,007
Total Church Income: $21,296