Healthy Relationships + Sunday Morning Resources

TCC • April 8, 2022

Unleashing Hope is all about how Twin Cities Church is for our community. Our focus on this series is on how we will serve others in our next decade of ministry. This is our promise. We want to do more than bring people closer to Jesus and become like Him. We want to have a wholistic approach to being the salt and light to our world by getting down in the trenches and providing biblical wisdom and compassionate assistance in the areas where people hurt. 


Last Sunday was a good example of this as I spoke about Unleashing Hope for Your Relationships. As I outlined on Sunday, the quality of our relationships directly impacts the level of happiness and joy we have in life. In fact, connection with others is the number one factor that determines a person’s overall outlook, mental acumen, physical and psychological health, and emotional well-being. The problem is that our culture is weak in teaching – at every age level – on how to have healthy relationships. This is why we make it a point to teach on relationship skills often and even have these words over our fireplace in the lobby – Love Everyone Always. What a challenge!


On Sunday we considered Paul’s writing in Romans 12 – if you missed it or want a refresher, you can watch it here. He gave a set of core instructions on how to love others that were challenging and at the same time inspirational. One person wrote me and said, “I wish I had known this 40 years ago.” I understand that regret, and that’s why we studied these verses on how to love others in a genuine and sacrificial way. These descriptions of genuine love remind us of the way Jesus loves. He loves us deeply and makes it possible for us to know the Father’s mercy and grace which inspires and empowers us to be more loving to the people around us. 


I prayed for us today that we would be more loving in all our relationships because love makes all the difference. 

 

Here are some upcoming opportunities to SHARE LIFE, STRENGTHEN FAITH, SERVE OTHERS, and SPREAD HOPE to our family and community. 

 

Our annual EASTER EGG HUNT is Saturday, April 16. Come enjoy the most fantastic Easter Egg Hunt ever at Scotten Elementary School Field! There will be a FREE pancake breakfast, face painting, and bounce houses starting at 8:30am. The egg hunt begins at 9:00am but come early to make sure you get to the field area on time because the eggs go fast once it begins. Please plan to stay afterward and enjoy hanging out with others. Your kids will be glad you did.


We still need candy to fill the last of those 12,000 eggs. You can bring packages of individually wrapped candy by the church today or even bring it to the event on Saturday. Please check the website for more details. 


WOMEN’S RETREAT is April 29 – May 1. Ladies, join us for Times of Refreshing at Camp Del Oro outside of Nevada City. Enjoy a weekend of fun, relaxation, workshops, worship, crafts, and stories of transformation. Register online or at church.


LIFE GROUPS are open NOW for the spring session. If you are ready to check out a LIFE GROUP or want more information, please contact Lisa or Mark. You may want to stop by the SHARE LIFE table in the lobby this Sunday, and we will help you get connected. Our goal is that we will all find a place where we can know and be known, love and be loved, serve and be served, and celebrate and be celebrated as we grow to become more like Jesus. 


SERVE OUR COMMUNITY is back and expanding so we can impact more people in our local community. This year we will be out in our community over three weekends beginning April 24. There is something for everyone, whether you can do physical-type projects or not. You can check out the opportunities Pastor John Fairchild and Mare Dibert have worked to make available and sign up for the one that fits you best on our website.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. We have two part-time jobs open right now for the person who not only wants to work but wants that work to make a difference in the lives of others. Here is the link to see the current job openings. If you’re interested in any of these positions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the person listed. We look forward to having you join our team of motivated servant leaders. 

 

THIS SUNDAY, we continue our UNLEASHING HOPE series. In this series, we’re focusing on ways the Gospel message of Jesus can change our everyday lives. This week, we will recognize how the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and God’s church has something to say about our work. God gave us the command to work and care for His creation in the book of Genesis. We want to show how our work can be our worship of Him instead of the way we get possessions, power, or prestige. The message is called Unleashing Hope for Your Work. 


Many of you who view our services online have noticed that FACEBOOK has been blocking our LIVE services on Sunday mornings. We hope to get this resolved as soon as someone will respond to us. You can always stream the service from our website, or from YouTube. Thanks for understanding.

 

Here are the links you’ll need to prepare for Sunday’s Service: 


   

Joyfully living everyday life on mission in intimacy with Jesus and others,

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Is It Okay to Deconstruct Your Faith? + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • April 25, 2025
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Great Expectations + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • April 11, 2025
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Welcome to the Resistance + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • April 4, 2025
This weekend, we wrap up our study through Ephesians with a powerful call to stand firm in our God-given identity. Throughout this letter, Paul has reminded us that we are not meant to be shaped by the world around us. Just as the Ephesian believers faced immense pressure to conform — socially, politically, ethically, and spiritually — we, too, are constantly tempted to fit into the mold of our culture. But Paul’s message is clear: Don’t give in. Don’t be shaped by the world. Stand firm IN CHRIST. Join us this Sunday as we embrace our role in God’s quiet, subversive revolution. We’re also in a special season of investing in the future — both here at Twin Cities and in Uganda. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen our church home while helping build a new church for our partners in Uganda. Click here to learn how you can help make a lasting impact. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

Power Play + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • March 28, 2025
Last weekend, it was such a joy watching Ron and Kim unpack Paul’s exhortations to husbands and wives. But marriage is only one of the relationships that Paul addresses in Ephesians. He also speaks about the dynamics between parents and children as well as the first century version of employers and employees. However, rather than just providing some tips on how to be a better parent, employer, or spouse , we are going to dig beneath the surface to the underlying power dynamics that often make relationships so contentious. And we will discover that what Paul is offering us is far more than some tips for a better marriage. He’s actually offering a radically different vision for how to approach every relationship. I can’t wait to explore this incredibly rich and relevant topic with you this Sunday. We’re also in a special season of investing in the future — both here at Twin Cities and in Uganda. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen our church home while helping build a new church for our partners in Uganda. Click here to learn how you can help make a lasting impact. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

The Spirit of Marriage + An Exciting Opportunity! + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • March 21, 2025
This Sunday is going to be an exciting one. Our founding couple, Ron and Kim Thompson, will be unpacking Paul’s words about how to honor Christ and support one another in marriage. Whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, this message will be deeply relevant and will help us grapple with what it means to live as Children of God within relationship with other imperfect image bearers. You won’t want to miss it! Investing in Our Future We’re in an exciting season of growth — both here at Twin Cities and in Uganda. As I shared last weekend, our church home needs a few critical updates, and we also have the opportunity to help build a new home for a sister church in Uganda. We’d love for you to be part of this lasting impact. Click here to learn how you can invest in the future. Here are some helpful resources to get you ready for the weekend: Message Notes and Study Guide Weekly Spotify Playlist Children's Ministry Student Ministry In His grip,

Appetite for Destruction + Sunday Morning Resources

By TCC • March 7, 2025
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By TCC • February 28, 2025
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By TCC • February 21, 2025
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