Purpose of Us

Purpose of Us

Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV)

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Paul started this church in a city he loved. He started with 12 people Acts 19:7. The church was growing and Paul wanted to encourage them keep going. Sound Familiar Lew? Foundingmemberspic

MACC’s Providence

the foreseeing care and guidance of God over the earth.

God

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him

God place everything for macc to be here

Romans 11:36  (ESV)

36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

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Lew and Pastor George

Joe and Pastor Tim

Ephesians 1:11  (ESV)

11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,

MACC’s power

Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we can ask or think

Robert Lee (Elder at MACC) We are constantly asking God to fix the broken things around us, instead we should be asking God to fix us to handle the broken things around us.

Luke 22:31-32  (ESV)

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

Ephesians 1:19 (ESV)

19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might

God’s grace over me

MACC’s people

Lew/ Elders/ people

Ephesians 3:20 according to the power at work within us

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Best two gifts a guy could ask for

Amy

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Faith of Lew

Hebrews 11:1  (ESV)

11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Elders/ partners

1 Peter 5:1-4  (ESV)

5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed:2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

You…

Ephesians 4:11-12 (ESV)

11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

MACC’s Promise

Ephesians 3:21 (ESV)

21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Our reason is to bring God glory for all generations … no matter who is leading the church.

Revelation 4:11 (ESV)

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,     to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things,     and by your will they existed and were created.”