SERMON RECAP
Kind Invitations
April 16, 2023 || 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“The reason the apostle gives for this call to joy, prayer and thanksgiving is the strongest and highest imaginable for the Christian. These are not optional, secondary characteristics of the Christian’s existence but stand at the center of God’s plan for his people in Christ Jesus.” Gene Green
TGKIDS RECAP
TGKIDS
The heart of TGKids is to help children understand that the Bible is all about Jesus! Below is the story, scripture, and main teaching points from the TGKids lesson, so that you can talk with your kids about what they learned.
Bible Story: The Resurrection
Scripture: Matthew 28:1–10
Bible Truth: Even though Jesus truly rose from the dead, not everyone believes.
Where is the Gospel?
How does today’s Bible story fit into God’s greater plan of redemption?
Jesus is no longer in the tomb! This is one of the most critical parts of the gospel. Paul said it like this: “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain....If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:13–14, 17).
Paul goes on to say in 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 that Christ is the “firstfruits” (the first to be raised) and that we will also be raised. If Jesus had died but not risen again, we would all be lost. The resurrection is not an add-on to the cross. It is an integral part of the gospel message without which the gospel would have no power!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Beautify The Y
TGC has been blessed to partner with the YMCA during this season of our church's life. So, we want to be a blessing to our friends and community. So, we will be helping "Beautify the Y" by putting in new landscaping all along the front entrance. We'll be digging, planting, and mulching this Saturday, April 22, from 9am-12pm. This will be a good opportunity to serve as a family!
What to bring:
Water bottles, Hats, Sunscreen, Gloves, Shovels (if you've got one)
Please sign up using the form below!
Guest Speaker: Steve Teter
We are so excited to welcome Steve Teter, Senior Pastor at Living Faith Church of Franklin, West Virginia to Trinity Grace Church on Sunday, April 23!