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From Pastor Wes
Without the resurrection of Easter, there no true Messiah. Without the Messiah, there is no ultimate hope! There have been many "messiahs" and even some miracle workers--they come and go. They die and stay dead. After everything else Jesus Christ did while on earth, He put the exclamation point on when He rose from the dead. That could not be counterfeited or duplicated by others. What is also so striking about this "greatest story ever told"-- is that it comes from only one pure motivation--love! Love that the world has never seen in such measure and quality at any other time or from any other source. What kind of an absolute Creator-God would willingly subject Himself to His own creation for ridicule, rejection, punishment, torture and then a horrific death? Only One that loves the created without measure or limit. The most famous Bible verse states it beautifully: "For God so loved the world that He gave his only-begotten Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."
God Bless You Today!
--Pastor Wes |
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On the Cross: Good Friday
In memory of the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, the church building will be open for private prayer throughout Friday. Also, we suggest that you take time to read the Gospel of Luke, chapters 22 and 23. As you prayerfully read this passages, meditate on Jesus Christ and His limitless love.
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 Resurrection Sunday The highest point of the Christian year and Christian life--Jesus Christ--Alive Again! This Sunday we celebrate what no man could do, but what God has done! Pastor Wes will complete the sermon series "On the Road to the Cross" with a sermon on what God accomplished on that first Easter-Resurrection Sunday. Victory. |
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Easter Sunday Breakfast and Sunday School
Everyone is welcome to join together for Easter Sunday breakfast at 9:30 on April 8th. Please bring a breakfast dish to share as able and please let Sandi Weyna know by contacting her here. Following the breakfast, there will be a combined Sunday School lesson at 10:15 with the Easter Celebration Service to follow at 10:45. |
Easter Offering for World Mission
Grace Community Church has no greater mission than reaching those who do not yet know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and then helping them become Christ-like disciples. We do that locally. We also support that globally through Nazarene Missions International. Every Easter we receive offerings to support global ministry. This year our goal is $1200.00. Please pray about what you could do to share Christ's love in this way. |
 Kids and Teen News
Happy Wednesday, Grace Community! Hope that this week has been Christ-Inspired and Spirit Filled! Here is what is happening in the lives of our Children and Youth this week! This week we are looking at the Almighty Game Changer, Jesus Christ! The one who came, suffered, died and rose again!! Join us as we look towards the cross on Calvary! On April 7th, the Youth Group is going to Immanuel COTN (Lansdale, PA) for the Philly District's Teen Bible Quizzing Finals. We are putting the last pieces together on quizzing as we start quizzing next season starting in August. Come and fellowship with us! How would you like to minister to our kids and teens this summer? There are a lot of different events this summer! In July, we have Vacation Bible School called Sky! Two weeks later, we are sending our teens to Summer Camp in Pembroke, PA. After that we have two weeks of Kids Camp! Also, Young Adults, we haven't forgotten about you at all! There is a Young Adults Retreat in June! Talk to Pastor Matt if you are interested ASAP! Click here for the flyer. Coming Soon to our church, Youth Sunday! (Stay Tuned for more information!)
As always, please keep our children and youth in prayer. 2012 has already been an amazing year for us and we are still so excited for what God has in store for us!
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RockSolid Men's Ministry--Helping Others
When the Grace Community Men's Ministry was in the planning stages 2 years ago, a name was selected for our group: "RockSolid." The hope was that this ministry would build RockSolid followers of Jesus Christ who would influence others, particularly young men in positive and godly ways. So when you see the name "RockSolid" think of the men we are building and the lives we hope to touch and see transformed! Also, over the coming weeks we are going to strengthen this ministry by devoting 3 hours a month as a group to helping someone in need. Watch for details! |
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Seminar on "Women's Right to Know" Act
The "Respect Life Ministry" of St. Andrew's Church of Newtown, PA will be holding a pro-life informational seminar on Wednesday evening, April 11th at 7:00 pm. Pennsylvania State Representative Kathy Rapp of the 65th Legislative District is the sponsor of this legislation and will be the presenter at this seminar. She is a member of the Church of the Nazarene You can get more information regarding St. Andrew's Church or Rep. Kathy Rapp. If you would like a copy of the publicity for this event, click here and put "Respect Life" in the subject line. |
Extreme Church Makeover Workers and Sponsors
There has been a good initial response to this ministry planned for May 31--June 2 (Thursday -- Saturday) at Media, PA. We are looking for two distinct lines of support for this. First are the people willing to donate their time to go to Media and work. Second, we are looking for sponsors--people that would commit a financial contribution of $90 for the three days to cover the costs of someone who is donating their time. We believe that we will have at least 6 people from Grace Community who would be willing to commit their time so we are looking for 6 additional people who would sponsor financially. For either option, please sign up here. Thank you! . |
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Upcoming Events
Good Friday, April 6, Church Building Open for Prayer
Saturday, April 7, Teen Bible Quizzing Philadelphia District Finals at Lansdale COTN
Sunday, April 8, Resurrection Day-Easter Sunday! Breakfast/Sunday School at 9:20
April 9--16, Pastor Matt on vacation
Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 pm, St. Andrews, Newtown, PA,"Women's Right to Know Act"
April 19--27, Pastor Wes on vacation;
Tuesday, April 17, RockSolid Men's Meeting, Part 4 of "Overcoming Sin in our Lives"
Sunday May 13-Tuesday May 15, Philadelphia District Assembly/Missionary Convention
Friday-Sunday, June 22-24, Philadelphia District Young Adult Retreat
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| Final Good News
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
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Contact Info
(609)737-3184Mrs. Ming Lai
Pastor R. Wesley Tink
Mobile: (609)226-9615
Pastor Matthew Brown
Mobile: (917)226-7621
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