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Get your BiblePad at Thorn Creek Church and join us in reading the New Testament in 2012!
Get your BiblePadat Thorn Creek Church and join us in reading the New Testament in 2012!
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Cadets
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, January 28, 7:00 - 11:00 am
at Calvary Community Church.
Soup Supper
Wednesday, January 25, 5::00 - 6:30 pm at Thorn Creek Church.
Jointhe fun
Small Groups are launching February 12, 2012
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Celebrate God's Presence
We believe we are created for worship that above all glorifies God. Our worship will express the joy of our salvation in a culturally relevant way, without Biblical compromise.
Sundays _ 9:30 am
Through relevant teaching, music, and drama, and the use of multimedia we communicate the timeless message of Jesus Christ in a way that makes sense to 21st century people. Piano, bass, drums, flute, guitars and vocalists lead the music throughout the service. Nursery care is available for children ages birth through two years. We invite and encourage you to come see what God is doing at Thorn Creek!
We are committed to effectively communicating the life-changing power of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Current Message Series
Featured Message
Podcast
"Big Mouth Problems"
- James 3:2-12
1/8 Introduction - Revelation 1:1-8
1/15 Jesus Revealed - Revelation 1:9-19
1/22 Letter to Ephesus - Revelation 2:1-7
1/29 Letter to Smyrna - Revelation 2:8-11
All Podcasts
Communicating the Power of Jesus
Connect to Each Other
We will connect to each other by being one body in Christ and breaking down walls. We are committed to providing opportunities for believers to grow in their love of one another.
Small Groups Launching again, February 12 _ 5:30 pm
Where is God when we are suffering? Let's talk about it. Margaret Feinberg's teaching on the Verbs of God will briefly introduce each session.
Small Groups are designed for discipleship, community, shared ministry and prayer support. If you would like to become involved in a small group please contact Jane at our church office. (474-4043 or jane_thorncreek.org)
Commit to Grow
We are committed to grow in the knowledge and love of God both as individuals and as a body of believers.
GEMS is for 2nd through 8th grade girls and meet every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Learn More.
Cadets is for 2rd through 8th grade boys and meets every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Learn More.
Sunday School - Sundays at 11:00 am
Classes for all ages are focused on learning the stories and lessons of the Bible.
Cross Walk is our high school youth group and meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Learn more.
Cross Training is our middle school youth group and meets every other Wednesday (opposite GEMS & Cadets) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
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Commission to Serve
We are committed to all members actively serving the Lord through the use of each one's talent(s) and gift(s).
Get Involved
A good first step toward getting involved at Thorn Creek is our talent and passion assessment.
Next offered: TBA
Our Missionaries
- Brett & Kristin Sanner in Greece
- Wayne & Miho Jansen in Japan
- David & Janice Kooistra in Peru
- Tim & Barb Wood in Mexico
- Del & Deb Braaksma in Sudan
- Mike & Pretty VanProoyenn
in the Phillipines
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How We
Celebrate
God's presence
Communicate
the power of Jesus
Connect
to each other
Commit
to grow
Commission
to serve
Service Times: Sundays 9:30 am 2nd Sun. small groups 5:30 pm 4th Sun. Praise & Worship 6:00 pm
Thanks for visiting our website.
Let me tell you about our church.
We celebrate the presence of God; we communicate the power of Jesus; we connect to each other, commit to grow, and commission to serve.
Even as Thorn Creek winds through South Holland and Lansing, Thorn Creek Church runs deep through our communities. We strive to be a river of life.
I invite you to experience what Jesus called the water of life that flows within and wells up unto eternal life. Come and share with us. You are most welcome here.
Pastor Tom
1/8 Introduction
- Revelation 1:1-8
1/15 Jesus Revealed
- Revelation 1:9-19
1/22 Letter to Ephesus
- Revelation 2:1-7
1/29 Letter to Smyrna
- Revelation 2:8-11
Revelation
Road
Message Series
Sundays at 9:30 am
Read the New Testament with your friends at Thorn Creek Church.
It's not too late to pick up a free Bible Pad .
Each Bible Pad contains a schedule for reading and a place for taking notes and recording prayers.
Our reading schedule is aligned, where possible, with Pastor Tom's eight month message series on the book of Revelation.
Christmas Cantata 2011
"There's a Song in the Air"
Experience the drama and music of Christmas with the Thorn Creek Choir.
Sunday evening, 6:00 pm, December 18th.
Podcasts: click on desired message
9/4/11 "Go to the Ant - Prov. 6:6 ....................
9/11/11 "Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:1-3 ..............
9/18/11 "Holiness" - 1 Peter 1:13-21 ..............
9/25/11 "Love Deeply" - 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 .....
10/2/11 "Identity Theft" - 1 Peter 2:14-12 .......
10/9/11 "All Joy" - James 1:1-4 .....................
10/16/11 "7 Deadly Sins" - James 1:13-18 ...
10/23/11 "Hoopo-Tasso" - 1 Peter 2:13-25 ...
10/30/11 "Loving Life" - 1 Peter 3:8-12 .........
11/6/11 "Done with Sin" - 1 Peter 4 .............
11/13/11 "Big Mouth Problems" ....................
-James 3:2-12
11/20/11 "Choose the Way of Life" ...............
- James 1:19-27
11/27/11 "Isaiah's Hope" - Isaiah 11:1-10 .......
12/4/11 "Prince of Peace" - Isaiah 9:6...........
12/11/11 "Faith that Works - James 2:12-19 ...
12/18/11 "A Sign From God" - Isaiah 7:14 ......
12/25/11 "Mine Eyes Have
Seen the Glory." - Luke 2;25-35
1/8/12 "Revelation Road" - Revelation 1: 1-8
Beliefs
We believe in Jesus Chirst.
We believe the testimony of the Bible concerning Jesus:
that he is the Son of God - "Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'" Matthew 16:16
that he is the Son of Man - "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
that he is the Word of God made flesh - "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." John 1:14
that he is the exact representation of God's being - "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being." Hebrews 1:3
We profess the good news of Jesus in his life, death, and resurrection. - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
Our faith is rooted in the Bible. - "All scripture is God-breathed and is useful
for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in rightousness." 2 Timothy 3:16
Our faith is expressed in historic creeds (such as the Apostles Creed) and Reformation confessions (such as the Heidelberg Cathechism).
Enabled by the Holy Spirit we strive to be the body of Christ in our times and to fulfill the Great Commission.
- "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:20
Our Mission & Vision is to:
CELEBRATE God's presence - We believe we are created for Worship that above all glorifies God.
Our Worship will express the joy of our salvation
in a culturally relevant way, without Biblical compromise.
COMMUNICATE the power of Jesus - We are committed to effectively communicate the life-changing power of salvation
through Jesus Christ.
CONNECT to each other - We will connect to each other by being one body in Christ and breaking down walls.
We are committed to provide opportunities
for believers to grow in their love for one another.
COMMIT to grow - We are committed to grow in the knowledge and love of God both as individuals
and as a body of believers.
COMMISSION to serve - We are committed to all members actively serving the Lord
through the use of each one's talent(s) and spiritual gift(s).
Pastor Tom Archer: In His Own Words
"As a teen I responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and that has made all the difference in my life.
I love studying and preaching the Bible. Betsy and I have been married for 21 years; along with our four children, she keeps me down to earth. I look forward to leading Thorn Creek in its mission of celebrating God's presence, communicating the power of Jesus, connecting to each other, committing to grow, and commissioning to serve."
e-mail: tom_thorncreek.org
Maria Schutt
Director of Congregational Worship
e-mail: maria.schutt_thorncreek.org
Thea Stienstra
Director of Music Ministry
e-mail: theajane_comcast.net
John Schutt
Caretaker
Gay Ebbens
Office Manager
e-mail: office_thorncreek.org
Jane DeVries
Office Secretary
Joy Blocker
Bookkeeper
Directions:
from Interstate 80/94
take Torrence Ave. north (.6 miles). Turn left on 170th street (.6 miles).
Thorn Creek Church is on the left.
BRETT and KRISTIN SANNER
Brett and Kristin are serving Christ in the refugee community of Athens, Greece, working with the overlooked immigrants and displaced persons. They desire for all refugees to have the opportunity to experience Christ's love in word and deed. Since arriving in Greece in 2007 they have been blessed with two daughters, Sofia and Emma. For the Sanner's most current information, prayer requests and monthly News Letter, check their blog.
E-mail: brett.sanner_iteams.org kristin.sanner_iteams.org
Blog: www.lovingtheoverlooked.com
Afilliation:International Teams - Athens
WAYNE and MIHO JANSEN
Wayne teaches at Tokyo Union Theological Seminary and provides pastoral care. Miho teaches English at a Christian High School and translates articles and documents. The Jensens have twin boys, Manato and Megumu.
E-mail: wmjansen_jcom.home.ne.jp
Affiliation: Reformed Church in America
DAVID and JANICE KOOISTRA
David and Janice work in Pucallpa, Peru with Wycliffe. David is an aviation mechanic and Janice is Mom to four children, Lauren, Dean, Adrianna and Judah. For the Kooistra's most current information and prayer requests, check their blog.
E-mail: david-janice_kooistra_sil.org
Blog: www.djkooistra.blogspot.com
Affiliation: Wycliffe Bible Translators
TIM and BARB WOOD
Tim and Barb's ministry is in Ometapec, Mexico. As Director of Latin American Programs, Tim uses sports as a vehicle to make disciples. He also serves as pastor in a local church and travels in the surrounding communities evangelizing door to door. Barb now serves as Academic Advisor in the Carey Brenton Middle School, which she began four years ago. Tim and Barb have four children Nathan, Joshua, Andrew and Susi.
E-mail: timowood_prodigy.net.mx
Website: www.woodministry.blogspot.com
Affiliation: Sports Outreach Institute
DEL and DEB BRAAKSMA
Del and Deb serve in Sudan, a country ravaged by years of civil war. They work in leadership development and training in Biblical principles partnering with Resource Centre for Civil leadership. Del and Deb have four children, Stephen, Michael, Bethany and Daniel.
E-mail: dell_reconcile-int.org
MIKE and PRETTY VAN PROOYEN
Mike and Pretty are campus ministers on the Los Banos campus of the University of the Philippines.
E-mail: mvp2628_yahoo.com
Website: wol.org
Affiliation: Word of Life International Ministries
B.O.B.
Bringing Out Believers
BOB was launched this fall, 2011. Our mission is to give area teenagers a safe place to go on Monday nights for games, food, and Christ-centered lessons.
CROSSwalk
Heres the run down on CROSSwalk:
Who's it for: anyone of high school age
What we do: outings and events (mattress races, ice skating, lock-ins, ski trips), serious Biblically based meetings,
and dont forget our fundraisers which help fund our summer trips (mission trips and Colorado Challenge!)
When we do what we do:
Our meetings happen the first and third Sunday of the month,
from 5:30-7:30pm.
Wheres it all takes place:
Most everything starts in Thorn Creeks youth room. Just head to 1875 E. 170th in SoHo, IL and head around to the back of the building, and well let you in the back doors!
Why we do what we do:
Well, thats easy its ALL for GODs glory; its all because He commissioned us to do it.
For more details or to get involved contact Lynn Schutt: les378_hotmail.com (please include Thorn Creek in the subject line.)
Join us Monday nights at 7 pm for basketball, Wii games and dancing, hanging out with friends, making new friends, having fun, and learning a cool lesson from one our B.O.B. leaders.
CROSStraining
CROSStraining is the place for Jr. Highers to connect. We do two things: have fun and learn more about God!
And we do that through our meetings and our outtings. Regular meetings happen every other Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 pm.
We spend some time hanging out and digging deep into the Word of God. We switch it up every once in a while too . . . like having a bonfire!! We also have some great outings and events.. All Junior Highers are invited!!
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Cadets is for 2rd through 8th grade boys
and meets every other Wednesday
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Students earn badges, study the Bible,
learn wood working, race pinewood derby cars,
do service projects and go on outings and
campouts.
GEMS is for
2nd through 8th grade girls
and meets
every other Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Students earn badges, study the Bible, sing,
play games, make crafts, do service projects
and go on outings.
GEMS Soup Supper
Join us for the GEMS annual soup supper on Wednesday, January 25, 5:00-6:30 pm, and help us raise funds for our end of the year retreat.
Cadet Pancake Breakfast
Join the Cadets for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Januray 28, 7:00-11:00 am at Calvary Community Church (16321 South Park, South Holland, IL).
Trunk or Treat 2011
Neighborhood Picnic 2011
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DEC 2011 NR.pdf
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