A note from our Pastor

Dear Misty Creek faithful,

The Spirit of God was with us five years ago as we first gathered in a living room for Home Church.  The Spirit is with us now in a sacred space, where hundreds of lives have been saved since it was dedicated over 100 years ago. After standing empty, void of worshippers for the last several years, God had a plan to fill a once vibrant, beautiful chapel with His worshippers again and here we are. While we celebrate the past 5 years of being MCCC, it is exhilarating to think to the future about what God has in store for us next. As a body of believers, we have made a commitment to be led completely by the Holy Spirit of God and we continue to ask the Spirit to give us God’s vision for the future of Misty Creek Community Church. We are thrilled to celebrate our 5-year anniversary, to witness the mighty power of God through worship, and to be a part of the continued growth of His church.

A Preview of Sunday’s Sermon:
Returning to Discipleship Part 4: A Team Approach to Unity 
Psalm 133
In this sermon, the main point is to emphasize the importance of unity among God’s people, both within families and within the church. I will begin by highlighting Psalm 133, which speaks about how good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. Emphasizing that God searches for unity in families, churches, and other relationships, as it is pleasing to Him. Satan desires to divide and conquer. He loves it when there is division, gossip, and slander in the church. In essence, individuals who disagree with the vision and leadership of the church and they make it known. Unity dismantles the power of the enemy.

This Sunday, I will share with you the various ways unity is fostered within Misty Creek, including worship, missions, prayer, fellowship, and clear communication of vision and beliefs.
To illustrate the importance of unity, I will use the analogy of a rowing crew. Emphasizing that in rowing, the team’s unity and synchronization are crucial for success. Similarly, within the church, unity is necessary for accomplishing God’s purposes. We will be encouraged as a congregation to care for one another, to support each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and to have a team mindset rather than an individualistic one.

In the sermon I will reference the book of Acts, highlighting the unity among the early believers on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out. We will look at Scripture to further emphasize the importance of unity, such as Philippians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:10, John 13:35, and Philippians 2:3.
The main takeaway is that unity among God’s people brings about blessings, enables effective ministry, and displays the love of Christ to the world. It involves putting aside selfish ambitions, valuing others, striving for agreement and peace, and loving one another. Having a team approach to unity calls for repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation where there is disunity, emphasizing that unity is a vital aspect of discipleship and essential for the church to fulfill its mission;

To Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.

Grace and Peace,
Stephen

A note from our Worship Pastor

Battle Ready
Christian, on the day you gave your life to Jesus Christ and answered the call to become his follower, 2 significant things happened. First of all, your eternal salvation was secured and you were marked by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession- to the praise of his glory. 

The second thing that happened was this: you entered the battle. Beloved, there is a war going on around us every single day, we can’t see it with our natural eyes but it’s real just the same, it’s a spiritual war. The dark forces of this world led by the prince of the air, Satan are constantly waging war against Almighty God, His angels and His children. Satan is a rebel and a liar, he has been from the beginning. He is the father of all lies, he takes what is good and true and twists and manipulates it. He is the author of confusion.

Look at what is happening in our world today. Millions of babies are murdered every single year in the womb and the enemy distorts the truth and calls it choice. Marriage, one of God’s best ideas has been twisted and distorted by the enemy. Satan has also distorted, twisted and convoluted something as simple and undeniable as  the physiological fact of gender, there are 2 options, both created by God, each of us is either a man or a woman. This is all strategic and at the very heart of these strategies, Satan is seeking to rob mankind of our peace and to fill our hearts with fear and confusion but he is also seeking to rob God of His dominion and His sovereignty.

He has always sought to deny and rob Almighty God of what is rightfully His but he has greatly escalated his reign of lies, fear and confusion, why? Because I believe he knows his time is short. Jesus promised us all in his Word that He is returning and this time not as a suffering servant but as a victorious and reigning warrior King.

As followers of Jesus, it’s never been more important than right now to be unified, to be of one mind and one purpose led by the Holy Spirit… to lovingly but firmly without wavering,  stand on the truth, God’s truth…not some watered down version of it where anything goes and everyone gets to make up their own set of rules. It doesn’t work like that, God is sovereign and He is Lord over the heavens and the earth, every single bit of it. .

Church, God has called us to be salt to a world that is in decay and light to a dark world that has lost its way. It won’t be easy, you’ll be despised, you’ll be called intolerant, a hater and far worse. But remember this, Jesus told us that we are to be in the world but not of this world. Listen to His words…

John 15:18-19
If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 

So, like it or not we are in this battle, a battle for the very souls of men and women. Are you battle ready? We must put on the armor of God daily and continue to stand firm and proclaim the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. God is patient and His heart is that all would be saved but His offer of salvation and the church age will eventually come to an end. I believe it is closer than any of us realize.

2 Peter 3:9-10
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 

The Spirit and the bride say Come! And let the one who hears say Come! Let the one who is thirsty come, and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
All glory, honor, dominion and power be unto our Sovereign God…He is the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost! Both now and forevermore! Amen, amen and amen.

I love y’all
doug

Summer Domestic Mission Trip – CopperHill, TN serving with Team Effort 
Thanks to all who came out and got their cars washed and thanks to all the adults and youth that washed them!!!!!  We raised over $2,000 for our trip!!!!

Mission Trip Team Meetings – Sunday April 28 and Sunday
May 9
For all those planning on joining us for our first Domestic Mission Trip, we will have two meetings in preparation.  Our first meeting will be this Sunday, April 28 at 6pm in the church basement and the 2nd meeting will be Sunday, May 19 at 9am at Panera.  Please bring ideas for fundraiser number #2 to the April meeting.

Blessings from The Mission Team

Creek Kids 
For nursery age through 5^th grade meets every Sunday in the Misty Creek basement. Children will attend worship with their parents/guardians at 10:30am and will be dismissed during the welcome and announcement time.

Youth Alpha Sunday School April 28 at Panera in Dunwoody. Youth Alpha at Misty Creek 4:30-6. Bring a friend night! Cook-out, fun games, worship and powerful message. 

Power Hour of Prayer 
Every Thursday at 7pm at the home of Brett and Marty Chambless. All are welcome. Text Marty for directions at 404-861-2636.

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