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CONNECT CHURCH If you are visiting with us for the first time, WELCOME! We are glad it was your choice to worship Christ with us today.

Please join us between services for refreshments and fellowship. I love this church for its exceptional Bible based teaching.

Being a part of Connect Church has helped me grow spiritually and I m so thankful.

God s Word is alive at Connect Church and active in our South Florida community.

reaching others. Each week we purposely spend time in adoration and worship toward God through praise and the study of His Word.

2 CONNECT CHURCH If you are visiting with us for the first time, WELCOME! We are glad it was your choice to worship Christ with us today. We hope this time of praise and the study of God s Word will be an encouragement for you. Please join us between services for refreshments and fellowship. I love this church for its exceptional Bible based teaching. This church offers so many opportunities for individuals to serve the body of Christ and to grow in His Word. Being a part of Connect Church has helped me grow spiritually and I m so thankful. I serve Jesus with you by assisting in the Kid s Ministry as a K,1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teacher on Sunday mornings. God s Word is alive at Connect Church and active in our South Florida community. We are passionate about growing deeper in our faith with Christ, closer to one another throughout our spiritual journey, and intentional in reaching others. Each week we purposely spend time in adoration and worship toward God through praise and the study of His Word. We make time to develop relationships within the church family through ministry and fellowship opportunities. We offer four services on two campuses each Sunday at 9:30 & 11:00 AM all with contemporary, uplifting music and inspiring worship. And the heart of the weekly message is the truth of God's Word shared in a relevant way for today's generation. So...join in! We don t want you to get left out!

WORSHIP If you missed the prior auditions, we will host an additional audition on August 9th at 6 PM in the Children s Department on the Royal Palm campus.

This program is based on the Orff Schulwerk approach to teaching children music through singing, movement, rhythmic work, instrumental ensembles, improvisation, and music theory.

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 6:45 PM beginning August 17th, on the Royal Palm Campus and will run for 12 WEEKS.

3 WORSHIP If you missed the prior auditions, we will host an additional audition on August 9th at 6 PM in the Children s Department on the Royal Palm campus. The wai JUNIOR is an extension of the Worship Arts Institute designed specifically for kids ages nine to twelve years old. This program is based on the Orff Schulwerk approach to teaching children music through singing, movement, rhythmic work, instrumental ensembles, improvisation, and music theory. Through the wai JUNIOR kids learn to express themselves musically in increasingly challenging, but still fun ways. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 6:45 PM beginning August 17th, on the Royal Palm Campus and will run for 12 WEEKS. The tuition for this 12-Week premier program is $160 + $20 registration fee. Scholarships and Discounts are available for qualifying families. For additional information and registration, please visit cc.today (connect worship arts). For Who You Are Hillsong My Savior Lives New Life Worship Forever Kari Jobe The Anthem Planet Shakers At the Cross Chris Tomlin Jesus Messiah Chris Tomlin Royal Palm campus Hallelujah! My soul, praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live. Psalm 146:1-2 The Cross of Christ Chris Tomlin Our God Chris Tomlin Jesus Paid It All Passion Oh Praise the Name Hillsong Forever Reign Hillsong Acreage campus

Church Life Today we will observe communion because the Lord told us to do so.

" 1 Corinthians 11:24 Please be sure your heart and mind are prepared for this time of remembrance and worship.

Make plans now to attend the Children s Baptism class today at 11:00 AM on the Royal Palm and Acreage campuses.

4 Church Life Today we will observe communion because the Lord told us to do so. And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:24 Please be sure your heart and mind are prepared for this time of remembrance and worship. Parents Only: Have your children begun to ask spiritual questions about salvation, baptism, communion? Make plans now to attend the Children s Baptism class today at 11:00 AM on the Royal Palm and Acreage campuses. Locations: Royal Palm - Room 201 Acreage - Choral Room If you have a child going into Middle School or if you just want information about Connect Church Student Ministry please attend the Student Ministry Parent Orientation today. The philosophy of our Student Ministry, the program opportunities offered each week, major calendar events for the year, and more will be shared. Location: Royal Palm campus-activity Center / Acreage campus- Drama Room

Church Life Thinking about joining Connect Church, being baptized, or just want to find out more about the ministries and mission?

Locations: Royal Palm campus - Coffee Shop Acreage campus - Choral Room Are you just beginning to visit with us and would like to meet the

We look forward to meeting you, August 6th at 12:30 PM in the Activity Center on the Royal Palm campus. See you then!

5 Church Life Thinking about joining Connect Church, being baptized, or just want to find out more about the ministries and mission? Please join us for the next Church Orientation session on August 6th. Locations: Royal Palm campus - Coffee Shop Acreage campus - Choral Room Are you just beginning to visit with us and would like to meet the leadership staff? You are invited to lunch with the Pastors and their families! We look forward to meeting you, August 6th at 12:30 PM in the Activity Center on the Royal Palm campus. See you then! Interested in becoming a Marriage Mentor? If you ve been married ten years or more, and would like the opportunity to invest in young married or engaged couples, make plans to attend the upcoming Marriage Mentor Training session on August 20th. For additional information contact Pastor Josh.

For additional ministry information visit CC.

..God takes special care of faithful stewards.

makes sure you get everything you need, exactly when you

That s His offer True wealth is having everything you need

In fact, there s really only one thing we should fear when

6 For additional ministry information visit CC.TODAY Church Life...God takes special care of faithful stewards. As long as you are in a giving partnership with Him, He makes sure you get everything you need, exactly when you need it. That s His offer True wealth is having everything you need when you need it. And God is able to give you all things, at all times all that you need. That should dispel all your fears about giving. In fact, there s really only one thing we should fear when it comes to giving: holding back on God to the extent that He is no longer involved in our financial lives. The question you should ask yourself is this: Who is better able to meet my needs, me or God? From Fields of Gold

Mission Statement To glorify God by leading others to become fully devoted

Teaching Pastor Schedule July 30, 2017 Royal Palm campus 9:30 AM - Pastor

- Dr. Faircloth 11:00 AM - Pastor Josh Sharpe Acreage campus 9:30 AM -

Faircloth Last Week s Attendance & Offering Royal Palm campus 611 Acreage

7 Mission Statement To glorify God by leading others to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Teaching Pastor Schedule July 30, 2017 Royal Palm campus 9:30 AM - Pastor Mike Eleveld 11:00 AM - Dr. Dale R. Faircloth Acreage campus 9:30 AM - Dr. Dale R. Faircloth 11:00 AM - Pastor Jim Sims August 6, 2017 Royal Palm campus 9:30 AM - Dr. Dale R. Faircloth 11:00 AM - Pastor Josh Sharpe Acreage campus 9:30 AM - Pastor Jim Sims 11:00 AM - Dr. Dale R. Faircloth Last Week s Attendance & Offering Royal Palm campus 611 Acreage campus 338 TOTAL 949 Offering $ 21, /20 Vision $ Royal Palm campus 6:00 PM $5.00 per person This week s meal: Chicken Alfredo, Pasta Salad, and a Roll Photographs contributed by: Dennis Jordan & Gaby Altman

God s Word - Devoted to Him And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel. Acts 6: 15 God is in the business of changing the face of the world.

Our goal is simply to stand before God with a prepared and willing heart and then let God do his work. And he does. He wipes away the tears. He mops away the perspiration.

8 God s Word - Devoted to Him And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel. Acts 6: 15 God is in the business of changing the face of the world. Let me be very clear. This change is his job, not ours. Our goal is not to make our faces radiant. Our goal is not to conjure up some fake, frozen expression. Our goal is simply to stand before God with a prepared and willing heart and then let God do his work. And he does. He wipes away the tears. He mops away the perspiration. He softens our furrowed brows. He touches our cheeks. He changes our faces as we worship. But there s more. Not only does God change the face of those who worship, he changes those who watch us worship. David cites the evangelistic power of honest worship: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many people will see this and worship him. Then they will trust the LORD Ps. 40:3 From Just Like Jesus Genesis 1:31 Psalm 19:1 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23A Romans 1:25 Proverbs 14:12 Sometimes we stand to learn the most about God from the situations Philippians 2:13 Ephesians 2:10 John 3:16A Colossians 2:14 Mark 1:15B Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 10:9 we understand the least. Beth Moore

God s Word - Time With God Today s SOAP from Elder Clayton Hutcheson Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10 Observation: No matter how powerful and how important man s earthly existence, it is temporary.

9 God s Word - Time With God Today s SOAP from Elder Clayton Hutcheson Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10 Observation: No matter how powerful and how important man s earthly existence, it is temporary. God is forever. He cares for those who are prisoners, who are blind, who are oppressed, who are exploited, those who are hungry and also the foreigner. He also cares for the fatherless and the widow. God made all creation and cares for all of His creation equally. He loves the righteous, but the way of the wicked will come to an abrupt end. Application: If God cares for such a list of people I know He cares for me. What compassion! What love! It can t be compared to any love coming from any of His creation, even you and me. Rather than being centered on God s love for me I have been called to pass it on. How can I consider myself a child of God, saved by the blood of his son Jesus Christ, without caring for the prisoner, the blind, the oppressed, the exploited, the hungry or the foreigner? My great, great, great, great, great grandfather Aaron Hutcheson immigrated to this country in the 1700 s and landed in North Carolina. A foreigner. Thank God someone welcomed him to America. God hasn t called me to be content in my good fortune and ignore the less fortunate. As Christians some of the greatest opportunities to introduce others to Jesus Christ come when we show compassion in their time of need. When we are compassionate we are exhibiting the love of God, as shown through the sacrifice he made through Jesus His Son. Prayer: Lord may I see each person in need as an opportunity to show your love. May I not turn the other way, because it is inconvenient or a bother. May I not be so selfish with my time that I want to use it for my needs alone. My time, my physical health, my resources are all given to me by you. Help me to use it all in a way which brings glory to you. When I die may your plans for me have been fulfilled. Amen S.O.A.P. Scripture Observation Application Prayer Grab your Bible, a pen, and a notebook. Get ready to hear from God through His Word! This Week s SOAP M Psalm 51:1 T Psalm 51:2-6 W James 4:8 TH Psalm 51:7-9 The Confession F Psalm 51:10-13 S Psalm 51:14-17 Main Passage for August 6 Psalm 51:1-17 HCSB How Do I SOAP? Scripture - Read the passage of Scripture for the day and allow God to speak to you. Look for a verse that spoke to you. Write it down. Observation - Write your observation as to what is happening in the text. What do you believe is the point of the passage? Application - Ask yourself how this Scripture applies to your life right now. Write down how it can apply to you today. Prayer - This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this Scripture, or even a prayer for a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out. Memory Verse: Psalm 51:10 God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

His Faithfulness Scripture 1 Hallelujah! My soul, praise the Lord. 2 I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live. 3 Do not trust in nobles, in man, who cannot save.

10 His Faithfulness Scripture 1 Hallelujah! My soul, praise the Lord. 2 I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live. 3 Do not trust in nobles, in man, who cannot save. 4 When his breath leaves him, he returns to the ground; on that day his plans die. 5 Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them. He remains faithful forever, 7 executing justice for the exploited and giving food to the hungry. The Lord frees prisoners. 8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord raises up those who are oppressed. The Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord protects foreigners and helps the fatherless and the widow, but He frustrates the ways of the wicked. 10 The Lord reigns forever; Zion, your God reigns for all generations. Hallelujah! Psalm 146:1-10 HCSB Main Point God can be trusted as the One who reigns eternally. *Notes adapted from Explore the Bible, LifeWay Christian Resources. All scripture passages from the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

11 Notes Next Steps Do you feel the love of the Lord (as do the righteous) or that He is frustrating your way. Turn your heart and life to Him through His Son Jesus Christ and experience happiness that comes by placing your hope in Him. Additional Resources Explore the Bible, Psalms, Robert Smith, Jr., General Editor; Psalms, Bible Readings, F. B. Meyer; Layman s Bible Book Commentary, Psalms, Alton H. McEachern; A Commentary on The Holy Scriptures, Psalms, John Peter Lange.

12 Leadership Team Dr. Dale R. Faircloth Elder and Lead Pastor Clayton Hutcheson Elder Fred Rogers Elder Josh Sharpe Pastor of Ministries Tate Soles Pastor of Students Mike Eleveld Elder Will Lopes Pastor of Worship Jimmy Maltese Pastor of Ministries Jim Sims Campus Pastor Duval Madrigal Pastor of Ministries Carey Julien Worship Leader Royal Palm campus Okeechobee Boulevard Royal Palm Beach, FL phone cc.today S B C Acreage campus 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. Loxahatchee, FL phone cc.today

Welcome July 23, 2017

Welcome July 23, 2017 CONNECT CHURCH If you are visiting with us for the first time, WELCOME! We are glad it was your choice to worship Christ with us today. We hope this time of praise and the study of