Part 4: The Mission of the Church, Brokenness to Blessing
Message
1. EXPECT the unexpected. Acts 3:1-5, Eph. 3:20-21
2. TRUST Jesus to transform your life. Acts 3:6-10
a. Speak in Jesus’ Name.
b. But . . . extend your right hand and get
involved.
3. FOCUS on Jesus, giving Him glory for what He
does. Acts 3:11-16
a. For the one ministering: temptation to take
credit for what God does.
b. For the one receiving: temptation to focus on
what God did.
4. LIVE in His blessings by turning to Jesus.
Acts 3:17-26
a. Forgiveness: sins are blotted out. Acts 3:19
b. Refreshment: God’s presence brings the
blessings of the coming age into the present.
Acts 3:20
c. Restoration: Christ will return and complete
the renewal of all things. 3:21
2. TRUST Jesus to transform your life. Acts 3:6-10
a. Speak in Jesus’ Name.
b. But . . . extend your right hand and get
involved.
3. FOCUS on Jesus, giving Him glory for what He
does. Acts 3:11-16
a. For the one ministering: temptation to take
credit for what God does.
b. For the one receiving: temptation to focus on
what God did.
4. LIVE in His blessings by turning to Jesus.
Acts 3:17-26
a. Forgiveness: sins are blotted out. Acts 3:19
b. Refreshment: God’s presence brings the
blessings of the coming age into the present.
Acts 3:20
c. Restoration: Christ will return and complete
the renewal of all things. 3:21
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next Sunday for
Part 5 as the church demonstrates
boldness under fire! We could all use a
good dose of this. Come and be inspired.
See you next Sunday!
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!
YOUTH CONNECT: Come on out tonight
for a fun time at Youth Connect from 4-6.
We want to see our kids grow up strong in
the LORD. 4445 Story Rd, St Cloud.
COMMUNION SUNDAY NEXT WEEK:
Join us next Sunday for our communion
meal. Please bring a side dish to share.
This is a great time for fellowship and
encouraging one another in the Lord.
STEP 1: BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING.
TODAY Sunday, Oct. 25th 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. IT’S NOT TOO LATE, see Rick
and you’re welcome to join us. Take the
next step!!
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: If you are
following Jesus and have not been
baptized, this is your opportunity to obey
Jesus in baptism on Sunday, November
29 th . Scan the QR code and mark
“Baptism” on your Connection Card.
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.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2026:
It’s time to start packing shoeboxes and
sharing God’s love with children around
the world! Operation Christmas Child
provides an opportunity to bring joy to
children in need while sharing the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. Stop by our display in
the lobby to pick up a shoebox and learn
how to fill it with fun, meaningful, and
personalized gifts. Please return your
filled shoeboxes by Sunday, November
15, when we will pray over them before
they are sent out. Join us in making an
eternal difference in a child’s life!
Weekly Budget: $22,206
- Congregation: $3,370
- Counseling Centers: $14,539