WORSHIP GUIDE
November 30, 2025
Christmas Sermon Series - Shepherd
Title: The Faithful Shepherd
Dr. Mike Powers - Lead Pastor
Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 34:11-16
11 “For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. 12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. 13 And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country. 14 I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I myself will make them lie down, declares the Lord GOD. 16 I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice.
Main Idea: Jesus is our promised faithful Shepherd
- Our Shepherd rescues lost sheep.
- Our Shepherd adds to his flock.
- Our Shepherd provides for needs.
- Our Shepherd saves the weak.
Weekly Prayer Prompts:
Praying Scripture will help build a more focused and creative prayer life. Read the Scripture text slowly and carefully. As you read, pray as the Lord brings prayers to your mind, and you can use these prompts if you get stuck or need more ideas. The point is to practice prayer, so even if you don’t pray through the whole list, just doing it is a success!
Ezekiel 34
Praise Jesus for being the perfect shepherd.
Thank God for strengthening the weak, healing the sick, and binding up the injured.
Thank God for bringing back those who stray, seeking the lost and ruling his sheep kindly.
Thank God for keeping his sheep and not losing any of them.
Praise God that you are one of his sheep if you have repented and believed.
Thank God for seeking you when you were lost.
Pray that our pastors would be good undershepherds of God’s flock.
Thank God for rescuing his sheep from sin.
Praise God for being a good shepherd who provides for his sheep.
Praise God for giving rest and peace to his sheep.
Praise the Lord for being a fair and just shepherd.
Thank Jesus for feeding us and being our shepherd.
Thank God for the security found in his promises.
Thank God for having a relationship with his sheep.
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MINISTRY REPORT
November 23, 2025
Sunday Worship Count - 9:00 and 10:30 am - 1365
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of November 17-23, 2025: $47,993
Year to Date: $3,458,854
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, December 13 (9-11 am)
** IMMEDIATE NEED FOR NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS **
Click Here for a List of Needed Food Items
Our Community Food Pantry events are held twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays. Please contribute as you are able to assist us in helping families facing hunger. Items may be dropped off in the collection barrels both inside and outside the church near the office entrance. Thank you for your donations and compassion.
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