A Paramount Prayer

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Message

FROM DEATH TO LIFE
“A Paramount Prayer”
Ephesians 3:14-21

Introduction: Paul concludes the theological chapters of Ephesians (1-3) with a prayer for us who are “in Christ”—that we would fully understand who we are “in Christ.”

The Harmonious Reasons for Paul’s Prayer (Ephesians 3:14-15)

Possible Identities As Relating To God:

1)  Shame-based Identity
“I am hopeless and cannot be accepted by God.”

2)  Performance-based Identity
“I must do certain things for God to approve of me and keep approving of me.”

3)  Christ-based Identity
“If I have a Christ-based identity there is nothing I have done in the past that could keep God from accepting me for I am in Him and there is nothing I can do on my own to get God to approve of me for I am in Him.”

In Christ We Are All Included In:

• God’s Blessings (Ephesians 1:1-23)
• God’s Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10)
• God’s Family (2:11-3:13)

The Heavenly Requests of Paul’s Prayer (Ephesians 3:16)

• We Often Pray for the Outer Person and the Physical
  Pain-avoidance—“Lord, this hurts. Make it stop.”
  Change of circumstances—“Lord, I don’t like this. Change it, please.”

• Paul Often Prayed for the Inner Person and the Spiritual
  Plan-accepted—“Lord, this hurts. Give me strength.”
  Change of character—“Lord, I don’t like this. Change me, please.”

The Hopeful Results of Paul’s Prayer

• A Greater Reality (Ephesians 3:17a)
• A Greater Love
  Experienced through faith (Ephesians 3:17b)
  Examined with the saints (Ephesians 3:18)
  Exhibited through the cross (Ephesians 3:19a)
• A Greater Filling (Ephesians 3:19b)
• A Greater Power (Ephesians 3:20)
• A Greater Praise (Ephesians 3:21)

Application: Are you living in the reality of this prayer? Do your prayers reflect the prayers mentioned throughout the God’s Word?  (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

Giving

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Lead Pastor Hiring Committee

Ben Fuller (Chair)
Mary Frye
Rodney Harrill
Maynard Ledford
Denise Sloan
Suzie Terres
Cole Thompson

We are thankful for Bryan Glisson’s leadership for the past 35 years. We wish him well on his retirement on August 24^th.

Student Associate

The Student Associate Search Committee has nominated Riley Tolbert to fill the position with a purposed start date of June 23. 

Vote: June 15—Both Gatherings

Copies of the Job Description and Riley’s resume are available at the Connect Desk.

Wednesday Summer Connect Group Schedule

June 4: No Wednesday Connect Groups. Family swim night at the Ruby YMCA

June 11-July 2: Meet as usual

July 9-30: No Wednesday Connect Groups.
 - July 9 - Family swim night at the Ruby YMCA
 - July 23 - Family Skate Night at Kylie’s Skating Rink

August 6-20: Meet as usual

August 27: No Wednesday Connect Groups - Back to School Bash

Bryan will to lead the  mid-week Bible Study in the Legacy Suite each week throughout the Summer, (except for July 16).  If no other Connect Groups are meeting, there will be no childcare.

Summer Schedule

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Impact

July 25-27—Shelby Mission Camp

6th-12th Grade Students: $45 (Includes: 5 Meals & T-shirt)
Adults: Free!

This is a mission trip right in our own backyard! We will have the opportunity to serve
our area, hangout with friends, and make a difference here in our community.

For more information, click: HERE

Great Date

5:00-8:30 pm—June 14
An intentional date experience with your spouse! We offer free childcare and talking points with fun and directional questions.
To Register by 6/11, click: HERE

Welcome New Members

Autumn Clark
Wesley Clark
Jennifer Hogan
Tom Hogan
Timothy Matthew
Christian Perez-Dorta
Lisa Perez
Lonnie Tyson Sr
Tiffany Tyson

VBS 2025 - Live It Out!

July 13-17—9:00-12:30
3-5 years - WAITLIST
K-5th Grade - LIMITED
This is a great opportunity to impact children’s lives!
To Register to Volunteer or to register your child, click: HERE

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Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

Adult Connect Groups

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of connecting with the Pleasant City Church family! We offer Connect Groups on Sundays & Wednesdays to help grow our faith.
To learn more or to join a group, click: HERE