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GET CONNECTED

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CONTACT TEAM LEADERSMcKay Caston, Pastor of Preaching & Leadershipmckaycaston@gmail.com

Andy Woznicki, Pastor of Community andDiscipleshipajwoznicki@gmail.com

Matt Stephenson, Pastoral/Administrative Assistantmbstep2055@gmail.com

Jay Smorey, Coordinator of Music and Technologycreekstonemusicandtech@gmail.com

Graham Sibley, Coordinator of Youth Ministries

gmsibl7262@northgeorgia.edu

Dottie Smorey, Coordinator of Childrens Ministriescreekstonechildrensministry@gmail.com

Jim Keane, Greeter & Hospitality Team Leaderjimandjanetkeane@windstream.net

Colt Dyer, Set Up & Facilities Team Leadercrdyer3648@northgeorgia.edu

James Fitts, Usher Team Leaderjcfitt9563@northgeorgia.edu

Dean Legler, Logistics & Transportation TeamLeader, dean.legler@gmail.com

Larry Charles, Compassion in Action (CIA) Liaisonlarrycharlespt@yahoo.com

Creekstone is a partner with Campus Outreach, aministry on the campus of the University of NorthGeorgia. For more information, contact CampusDirector, Jeremy Moore at rjmo521@gmail.com.

CREEKSTONES MISSION"Creekstone Church exists to glorify God by helpingpeople come alive to the wonder of Gods grace inJesus."

WE AIM TO ACCOMPLISH THIS

MISSION:

Through Grace-Driven Teaching,

Through Grace-Shaped Community, and

Through Grace-Motivated Outreach.

ESSENTIAL BELIEFS

The BibleThe Bible is Gods special revelation to humanity,centering on the glory of Gods grace through the life,death and resurrection of Jesus. Therefore, as the word ofGod, the Bible alone is our ultimate authority for all oflife, theologically, devotionally and practically.

FaithPeople are reconciled to God, not by their own goodworks, but through faith alone in the good works ofJesus. Therefore, someone becomes a Christian not bydoing for God, but by receiving from God.

GraceSalvation being through faith alone means that peopleare reconciled to God by grace alone through thesubstitutionary death of Jesus. Therefore, the Christiansstanding before God is a gift, not a reward.

JesusOur only hope of forgiveness, righteousness, and eternallife is only gained through the life, death andresurrection of Jesus Christ, not by any merit or effort ofour own.

The Glory of GodThe goal of our theology is that God alone would receivethe glory for redeeming, adopting and empoweringsinners with new life. Therefore, there is no room for self-righteousness in the gospel, but only for boasting in thecross of Jesus.

For a more in-depth survey of our theological orientation,check out the Westminster Confession of Faith andCatechisms and/or our extended theological summary onthe Creekstone website.

The Creekstone office is located on the Historic Square at40-B Public Square South just above the Mass BayTrading Company. The mailing address is PO Box 1234,Dahlonega, GA, 30533.

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FOCUS: KEEPING FIRST THINGS FIRST

Message 4 of 5 Time: A Resource to Steward, Not to Squander

TODAYS KEY BIBLE PASSAGES: Ephesians 5:15-1715Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16making the best use of the time, because thedays are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

A LISTENING GUIDE FOR TODAYS MESSAGE:

Main idea: Time is a God-given resourcea resource to steward, not to squander. Although it islimited, the problem is not the amount of time we have as much as it is how we use the time wehave. So, what will it look like for you to make the most of your time?

I. We need to make an honest evaluation.

II. We need to answer a critical question.

III. We need to consider a practical solution.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION:1) Have you ever considered time as a gift? How does that affect your view and value of time?

2) What difference would it make if you were able to spend more of your time on your life priorities?

3) What is your strategy for planning/investing/budgeting your time? Why is it important to get control of

your calendar and to keep your saw sharp?4) How did Jesus life priorities provide direction for his use of time?

Next Weeks Message:Living for an Audience of One

STAY IN THE CURRENT

GET CONNECTED

The Get Connectedcard in the bulletins are for you to fill out and place in themessage. Let us know you were here! Our offering goes to support the ministry of tCreekstone, regionally through our church planting partnerships, and globally families we support overseas in India and Africa. Your giving is making a difference

TWO SERVICE SUNDAYS BEGIN AUGUST 18th!

To accommodate our typical fall surge in Sunday attendance, starting August services through September 22, one at 9:00 a.m. and the other at 10:45 a.m. Theexcept that GraceKids will only meet during the second service. If you are a reguconsider attending the early service, which not only will open up much needed seprovide a great opportunity to welcome and greet the many new folks who will bservice.

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS AUGUST 18TH: The Good Life

This 8-week sermon series, based on the Beatitudes of Jesus in Matthew 5, will revlife. Since Jesus description of the good life is so counterintuitive to our common, you will discover may surprise you, and may change you in ways that you never imsure to join us in August as we pursue The Good Life!

SEXUAL RECOVERY GROUP FOR SPOUSES

Laurie Boerman, with Access Grace Counseling, will be leading a 16-week recoveCreekstone Offices for those whose spouses are struggling with a sexual addiction.week of September. Cost: $400. For more information, please contact Laurie at 470

laurieb@accessgrace.com. Laurie also will be holding office hours this year at the Cpersonal, marriage and family counseling.

MINISTRY TEAMS: Get in the Game!

If you are not serving on a Ministry Team, we need you! So get in the game by sigGame form and put it in the offering basket after the message.

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Past Sunday messages are available on t he Creekstone website and as podc

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Grace Changes Everything