Rock Springs Church, Make Heaven Bigger by Caring Better. If you would like weekly updates about what is happening at Rock Springs, subscribe to our weekly emails below OR download our Church App! MAKE HEAVEN BIGGER BY CARING BETTER NEW HERE? HOW WE CARE SERVICE TIMES ORIGINAL CAMPUS - MILNER SUNDAYS 8 AM | 9:30 AM | 11 AM WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS 7 PM Address: 219 Rock Springs Road Milner Ga 30257 (770) 229-8663 LEARN MORE MACON CAMPUS SUNDAYS 11 AM WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS 6:30 PM Address: 1415 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 (478) 738-6752 LEARN MORE BRANCH CAMPUS SUNDAYS 11 AM WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS 7 PM Address: 219 Rock Springs Road Milner Ga 30257 (770) 229-8663 LEARN MORE ONLINE CAMPUS SUNDAYS 8 AM | 9:30 AM | 11 AM LEARN MORE LATEST LIVESTREAM COMFORTS FOR THE MIND October 11, 2026 | BENNY TATE WATCH MORE UPCOMING EVENTS Thrive St. Augustine Trip Mon, Oct 19 Learn more Multiple Dates Baptism Sun, Oct 25 Learn More FUSEFEST Wed, Oct 28 Learn more RS Kids Glow Night Wed, Oct 28 Learn more Young Adults Fest Thu, Oct 29 Learn more Load More VISIT SHOP YES, YOU CAN LEARN MORE LIFE IS BETTER TOGETHER! Make Lifelong Friends. Have Fun. Grow Together. JOIN A SMALL GROUP TODAY OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY Rock Springs Church Preferred Business Partners BROWSE OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY

As a church, our mission is to make heaven bigger by caring better. To care better, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of our community through various programs and events, such as food banks, counseling services, and support groups. We also prioritize spiritual growth and offer opportunities for Bible study, worship, and prayer... MAKE HEAVEN BIGGER BY CARING BETTER As a church, our mission is to make heaven bigger by caring better. We believe that by showing love and compassion towards others, we can make a positive impact on their lives and bring them closer to God. To care better, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of our community through various programs and events, such as food banks, counseling services, and support groups. We also prioritize spiritual growth and offer opportunities for Bible study, worship, and prayer. By caring better, we hope to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around us and ultimately, make heaven bigger. HOW WE CARE Dr. Benny Tate Senior Pastor Randall Hammock Chief Financial Officer Cameron Shiflett Executive Pastor Amy Varner Communications Director Amber Balltzglier Worship Arts Pastor Bruce Reagan Rock Springs Christian Academy Head of School As I sat reading these cards, tears came to my eyes Filled with emotions of thankfulness, happiness, blessedness, and many others for the prayers and love from Rock Springs Church. People have reached out with testimony of first hand Accounts of how God has restored eye sight in them or people they know. God is a miracle worker and I 100% believe in the power of prayer. So many are praying for Colton and we are beyond blessed and thankful for our community we are apart of. Alison R. CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? PRAYER REQUEST

Rock Springs Sports Ministry, Building Champions for Christ Through Athletics. Building Champions for Christ Through Athletics At Rock Springs Sports Ministry, we're all about building champions for Christ through athletics. We believe that sports provide an excellent platform to shape character, develop leadership skills, and promote spiritual growth. Our team is committed to providing an environment where athletes can experience character-building and spiritual goals. Join us to experience the excitement of becoming champions for Christ through sports! Rock Springs Jr. BASEBALL Register Here Rock Springs Jr. Sports League RSJr League sports are inclusive and open to the public, meaning you don't need to be affiliated with Rock Springs Church or Rock Springs Christian Academy to participate. The registration fee for all sports is $100, which covers the cost of uniforms as well. These sports are co-ed, offering opportunities for everyone to join, and each sport involves one weekly practice session and one weekly game. Flag Football: Coed ages 4yrs. - 11yrs Registration in August. Season September - November Basketball: Coed ages 4yrs. - 11yrs Registration in November. Season December - February Soccer: Coed ages 4yrs - 11yrs Registration in February. Season March - May Baseball: Coed ages 4yrs. - 8yrs Registration in May. Season June - July Community Events & Groups Ultimate frisbee Coed softball Coed pickleball Men's Basketball Group- Macon BROWSE GROUPS "We have very much enjoyed the sport's ministry at Rock Springs Church. It has gotten my daughter not only excited about playing sports, but she is so excited to learn new bible verses every week!" Allie Banks, RS Jr. Soccer Parent “I absolutely loved it and had a blast watching the teams grow and learn. Our coach was amazing. I couldn’t have been happier with the season. The only reason we aren’t signing up again is the age limit.” RS Jr. Basketball Parent For more info contact ERIC HABELT Email eric@rockspringsonline.com Follow

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As a church, our mission is to make heaven bigger by caring better. To care better, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of our community through various programs and events, such as food banks, counseling services, and support groups. We also prioritize spiritual growth and offer opportunities for Bible study, worship, and prayer... MAKE HEAVEN BIGGER BY CARING BETTER As a church, our mission is to make heaven bigger by caring better. We believe that by showing love and compassion towards others, we can make a positive impact on their lives and bring them closer to God. To care better, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of our community through various programs and events, such as food banks, counseling services, and support groups. We also prioritize spiritual growth and offer opportunities for Bible study, worship, and prayer. By caring better, we hope to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around us and ultimately, make heaven bigger. HOW WE CARE Rock Springs Clinic Rock Springs Clinic is a non-profit healthcare clinic that provides free primary healthcare, including treatment and education for acute and chronic medical conditions, preventive care, and compassionate counseling to uninsured, underinsured, and low-income residents of Georgia. LEARN MORE Jabbok Ministries Jabbok Ministries offers Christian counseling that is Biblically based, non-judgmental, and free of charge. They believe that by giving God's truth in love, God can heal and change even in the most difficult of circumstances. LEARN MORE Rock Springs Outreach Center Rock Springs Outreach Center is an organization that aims to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the poor and needy, both locally and abroad. They provide various ways to help, including community breakfasts, Bible studies, and a thrift store. LEARN MORE Celebrate Recovery At C.R. we work to provide you with all the knowledge, support, and love that you need to conquer your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We have guidelines in place for all share groups to provide a safe and productive place to heal. A basic requirement of this ministry is anonymity and confidentiality. LEARN MORE Cancer Support Ministry The Cancer Support Ministry provides emotional and spiritual support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The ministry offers prayer, counseling, and practical resources to help those affected by cancer navigate their journey with hope and strength. CONTACT US Handling Loss Grief is often the toughest thing we experience in life. It may seem like there is no hope, and the pain can feel overwhelming, but God is our rock in times of struggle. In this, you will find resources to help you with that process. LEARN MORE Handling Anxiety The anxious thoughts and constant worrying feel very overwhelming, but God is our provider and our comforter. This provides you with Biblical truth and practical tools to help you through the process. LEARN MORE Small Groups We believe that life is better together! And the best way to do life together is by getting plugged into a group. Joining a small group is vitally important to your spiritual growth. We have a wide variety of groups to choose from that meet 7 days a week on and off campus. LEARN MORE GriefShare Support Group At Rock Springs, we believe life is better together, especially in seasons of grief. Our grief support group, GriefShare, offers support and encouragement on your journey to healing. Where: Hope House at Original Campus at Rock Springs Church 219 Rock Springs Rd | Milner, GA 30257 Led by: Mary Fickling No cost, everyone welcome, childcare available at RS Kids More Information: (678) 429-6277 or (770) 229-8663 LEARN MORE As I sat reading these cards, tears came to my eyes Filled with emotions of thankfulness, happiness, blessedness, and many others for the prayers and love from Rock Springs Church. People have reached out with testimony of first hand Accounts of how God has restored eye sight in them or people they know. God is a miracle worker and I 100% believe in the power of prayer. So many are praying for Colton and we are beyond blessed and thankful for our community we are apart of. Alison R. CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? PRAYER REQUEST

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< BACK TO OUTLINE Previous Next VIII. God’s Plan — Sovereignty, Israel, and the End of All Things 33. Sovereignty of God and Human Free Will We believe God is sovereign over all creation — all-knowing, all-powerful, and completely in control. In His wisdom, He works all things together for good for those who love Him. Yet, within His sovereignty, He grants humanity genuine freedom to respond to His grace. God desires that all people come to repentance and faith, and He holds each person accountable for their choices. His sovereignty assures us of His ultimate purpose; our freedom calls us to trust and obey Him fully. Scripture References: Psalm 115:3; Romans 8:28; Joshua 24:15; 2 Peter 3:9** Expanded Explanation: The sovereignty of God is one of Scripture’s most comforting truths — that He reigns supreme over creation, history, and eternity. Nothing happens outside His knowledge or control (Isaiah 46:9–10). Yet, within that sovereignty, God has given humanity the ability to choose—to respond to His grace or to resist it. These two realities are not contradictions but complements: God’s rule and our responsibility exist in perfect harmony. Divine sovereignty assures us that God’s purposes will stand, even when life feels uncertain. Human freedom reminds us that obedience matters, that our choices carry real consequence. Salvation is entirely of grace, yet each person must personally respond in faith (Romans 10:9–10). This mystery humbles rather than divides us. God’s sovereignty produces worship, not fatalism. It invites rest in His wisdom, trust in His goodness, and hope in His plan — knowing that even what the enemy means for evil, God can turn for good (Genesis 50:20). 34. Israel and the Nations We believe God’s plan of redemption has always included all nations and that through Jesus Christ, both Jews and Gentiles are united in one body by faith. We affirm God’s continuing covenant purposes for Israel and reject the idea that the Church has replaced them in His plan. At the same time, all of God’s promises find their fulfillment in Christ. We are called to stand with the Jewish people, pray for Israel, and proclaim the gospel to every nation until Christ returns. Scripture References: Genesis 12:2-3; Romans 11:1-2, 25-27; Galatians 3:28-29; Revelation 7:9-10** Expanded Explanation: God’s covenant with Abraham established His plan to bless all the nations of the earth through Abraham’s descendants (Genesis 12:2–3). Israel was chosen not for privilege but for purpose — to reveal God’s holiness and to bring forth the Messiah. Through Christ, Gentiles have been grafted into this redemptive story (Romans 11:17–24). The Church, therefore, shares in the spiritual blessings of Israel but does not replace her. God’s covenant promises to Israel remain valid and will find their ultimate fulfillment in the return of Christ, when all of Israel will recognize Him as Messiah (Romans 11:26–27). Until that day, believers are called to stand with the Jewish people, pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), and share the gospel with every tribe, tongue, and nation (Matthew 24:14). While we may not endorse or agree with every political decision made by the nation of Israel, we nonetheless affirm our biblical call to support the Jewish people and the continued role of Israel in God’s unfolding plan. Our support is rooted not in politics but in Scripture — in recognition of God’s covenant faithfulness and His promise to bless those who bless His chosen people (Genesis 12:3). This global mission fulfills God’s eternal purpose: that His name be glorified among the nations and that all peoples — Jew and Gentile alike — find redemption and peace through Jesus, the true seed of Abraham (Galatians 3:16). 35. The Rapture and the Tribulation We believe Jesus Christ will return for His Church in what Scripture describes as the rapture — when believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. This event will precede a seven-year tribulation, a time of great distress on the earth when many will come to faith amid persecution. At the end of the Tribulation, Christ will return visibly with the armies of heaven, defeat the Antichrist, and reign in victory. Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Matthew 24:21, 30; Revelation 19:11-16** Expanded Explanation: The promise of Christ’s return is a source of hope and urgency for every believer. Scripture teaches that a day is coming when the Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then, those who are alive and remain will be caught up — raptured — to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). This moment will usher believers into His presence and deliver them from the coming wrath. Following the rapture, the earth will enter a period known as the Tribulation — a seven-year time of intense suffering, deception, and judgment (Matthew 24:21; Revelation 6–18). During this time, God’s purposes of justice and mercy will unfold as many come to salvation even amid persecution. At the end of the Tribulation, Christ will return visibly with the armies of heaven (Revelation 19:11–16), defeat the Antichrist, and establish His kingdom on earth. The rapture gives believers comfort in sorrow, courage in trial, and motivation for evangelism — for “the night is nearly over; the day is almost here” (Romans 13:12). 36. The Millennial Reign of Christ We believe that after the Tribulation, Jesus Christ will establish His millennial kingdom — a literal thousand-year reign of peace and righteousness on the earth. During this time, Satan will be bound, and the saints will reign with Christ. At the end of the thousand years, Satan will be released briefly, defeated, and cast into the lake of fire forever. God will then create a new heaven and a new earth where His people will dwell with Him eternally. Scripture References: Revelation 20:1-6; Isaiah 11:4-9; Zechariah 14:9; 2 Peter 3:13** Expanded Explanation: After the Tribulation, Christ will return to establish His millennial reign — a literal thousand-year kingdom of peace, justice, and restoration. During this time, creation will flourish as never before: nations will live in harmony, and “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” (Isaiah 11:9). Satan will be bound, unable to deceive the nations, and believers will reign with Christ in glorified bodies (Revelation 20:4–6). At the end of this millennium, Satan will be released for a final rebellion, only to be swiftly defeated and cast into the lake of fire forever (Revelation 20:7–10). Then, God will bring forth a new heaven and new earth — not merely repaired, but completely renewed (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1). This eternal hope anchors our faith. The story of history does not end in chaos but in restoration. Christ will reign as King of kings, and His people will dwell with Him in unbroken fellowship forever. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). Previous Next

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