WEekly Update 4.10.26

This Sunday, we begin a new series through the letters of John—the same Apostle who authored the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation. We will be walking through 1, 2, and 3 John together.

First John reads more like a sermon than a letter, which makes sense; the Apostle John was a pastor, and his heart for his people shines through every verse. This book is a pastoral "check-up" for the soul, written to a community facing the confusion of false teaching and fading fervor. One of the primary themes of the letter is Assurance. John shows us that assurance and joy are intrinsically linked: as our confidence in our salvation increases, so does our joy—regardless of our circumstances.

Pastor Andy has entitled this series, "Sure Fruit." Assurance is more than just an inner, subjective feeling; it is something verified by the "fruit" we produce. John describes the salvation experience as "fellowship with God," and his rationale is simple: if we have genuine fellowship with God, we will produce fruit.

In this, John is clearly leaning on the words of Jesus that he recorded in John 15: Abide in the Vine, and you will bear much fruit. John is teaching us how to be "fruit inspectors" of our own lives. He doesn't use a straight-line argument; instead, he uses a cyclical pattern—circling back again and again to the three great tests of authentic Christianity:

• The Moral Test (walking in light)

• The Social Test (loving the brothers)

• The Doctrinal Test (confessing Jesus as Christ come in the flesh)

By weaving together the themes of Light, Love, and Life, John seeks to move us from mere profession to a "settled assurance." He proves that a true encounter with the "Word of Life" inevitably produces a life that looks like the Savior!

The Word of Life

Focal Text: 1 John 1:1-4

Series: Letters from John | Surefruit

For those unable to attend, you can watch our live stream below or on Facebook or YouTube. 

View Weekly Sermon Resources in this folder including powerpoint slides, discussion/reflection questions, and more. 

Children's Ministry

  Students in the Preschool class use The Jesus Storybook Bible curriculum. Their lesson this week is Lesson 19. 

Students in the Kindergarten - 5th grade classes use The Biggest Storybook Bible curriculum. Their lesson this week is Lesson 73. 

Crossings Parent Meeting

Sunday, April 19th, following the Gathering

To ensure they are fully prepared and you are fully informed, we are holding a mandatory parent meeting on April 19th, to answer all questions and cover topics such as schedules, packing lists, safety info, and more. Please make plans to attend, as this meeting is required for your child to attend Crossings with TPCC this year. 

The goal is a brief, albeit informative meeting that should end at 1pm if we got started promptly. 

 For questions or concerns, please reach out to Brandon or Patti Ellis at  Brandon.l.ellis@gmail.com  

Golden Agers: Easter Luncheon

Thursday, April 16th, 12:00pm

Golden Agers is a ministry that began in 1972 by the folks of Thornhill Baptist Church as a ministry to Senior Saints. It is our joy to carry on this ministry, and gather with them a few times per year. If you consider yourself "Golden-aged" or just enjoy the company, then being a side and join us downstairs in the cafe for a meal and fellowship.  

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Here's a link to last week's sermon if you were serving or missed the gathering. PowerPoint slides and other mentioned resources can be found in the Weekly Resources Folder.