WORSHIP GUIDE
May 31, 2026
Church Defined Sermon Series
Title: Communing with the Family
Mike Powers - Lead Pastor
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
17 But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, 19 for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. 20 When you come together, it is not the Lord’s supper that you eat. 21 For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. 22 What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I commend you in this? No, I will not.
Main Idea: The Lord's Supper is the family meal of the church.
1. The Lord's table unites us.
2. The Lord's table levels us.
3. The Lord's table reminds us.
4. The Lord's table invites us.
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!
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Pray that there would not be unhealthy division among the body at Richland Creek.
Ask the Lord to reveal genuine believers and separate them from unbelievers.
Ask the Lord to prevent you from looking down on those who don’t have as much as you do.
Thank Jesus for being willing to be betrayed for our salvation.
Thank Jesus for giving His body and blood for your salvation.
Pray that God would bring Jesus’ sacrifice to your mind often.
Thank God for giving us the Lord’s Supper as a time to remind us of His life and death.
Thank God for giving us a family to take the Lord’s Supper with.
Thank the Lord for giving you a way to visibly proclaim His death to unbelievers.
Ask God to reveal your sin so that you can repent of it.
Examine yourself for sin and repent of any God brings to mind.
Ask the Lord to let you judge yourself truly before the Lord’s Supper.
Thank the Lord for disciplining His children for our good.
Praise God that we are not condemned along with the world.
Thank the Lord for the sweet time with His body during the administration of the Lord’s Supper.
MINISTRY REPORT
May 24, 2026
Total Attendance: 1233
Total General Fund Contributions and Preschool at The Creek Income
Week of May 18-24, 2026: $ 58,314
Year to Date: $ 1,721,720
Food Pantry Update:
Our next Community Food Pantry - Saturday, June 13 & 27 (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.
>> Questions about Church Membership? If you have questions regarding how to become a member at Richland Creek or if you would like to update your information for our church database then please email Donna Wright donna@richlandcreek.com.
>> Where are you serving? Be sure to visit the SERVE page on our website CLICK HERE! This page is a great source for you to stay informed about how to plug into the ministries of the Creek, using your gifts and talents to the glory of God. If you missed Dr. Mike Powers sermon on "The Work of the Ministry" take time and listen this week to the "why" we are to serve.
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