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From Pastor Wes
"Underwear Bombers"
This week we get news about another plot to blow up planes. In our wildest imagination, we cannot relate to a person who would load a bomb into their underwear, and get on to a plane for the sole purpose of blowing themselves up and a group of other people they don't even know.
Rather than bombs or violence, God has given us clear instructions what we should wear. You can read it in Ephesians 5:11-17:
We are to clothe ourselves with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the Word of God. Rather than preparing to do violence to others, Christians are to always be prepared "to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." --1 Peter 3:15 Praise God we serve a loving heavenly Father who calls us to bring peace, joy and hope to a hurting world! May He Bless You Greatly This Week! |
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This Week at Grace Community
Wednesday
Oasis Bible and Prayer
2:00 pm @ Osingas
Youth Group
7:00 pm @ Church
Friday
Board Meeting
4:00 pm
Sunday
Sunday School
9:30
Morning Service
10:45
Monday
Note: No
Praise Team Practice
Monday-Tuesday
Note: The Church Office will be closed due to District Assembly. Please call
609-226-9615 if there is an emergency
Tuesday
RockSolid Men
7:00 pm
@
Pastor Wes' Home
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Mother's Day Sunday
 Someone we are all indebted and thankful to----mom! This Sunday we'll honor our mothers and ladies in the Worship Service. Following the Service, there will be a luncheon for everyone prepared by Roger and Yvonne. Everyone is invited to bring a dessert of your choice. Let's celebrate mom! |
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Sermon Series: "Why?"
At Grace Community Church of the Nazarene we have specific beliefs and practices that we know aid and strengthen our Christian walk and influence. It is important to remember why we do what we do and why we believe what we believe. Do the beliefs and practices of a hundred years ago still have merit in 2012? The focus of this series is to understand what it means to develop and maintain Christian identity, character and influence according to the Bible and historical practices and to address questions related to our specific beliefs and practices
These are the anticipated topics in this series:
May 6: "Why?" Series Introduction, Christlike Identity and Character
May 13: "Why?: Godly Power and Influence
May 20: "Why?" Lotteries and Gambling
May 27: "Why?" Secret/Oath-Bound Societies;
June 3: "Why?" Alcohol and Drugs
June 10: "Why?": Words and Attitudes
June 24: "Why?" Marriage and Divorce
July 1: "Why?" Sanctity of Life
July 8 "Why?" Sexuality:
July 15: "Why?" Leisure and Entertainment
This series of sermons will challenge you! If you have specific questions or thoughts as we proceed, text or email them to Pastor Wes so we can dialogue on them.
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Kids and Teens News 
Happy Wednesday, all of you lovely people! I pray that God is being very real, evident and changing your life today! I hope that you are having an amazing day in Him! This is what we've got going on this week at Grace Naz
Thanks to all who prayed, participated, practiced, labored, prayed and prayed some more for our first Youth Service! It was a blessing to us who participated and I pray that it was a blessing to those in the congregation on Sunday. We're not done yet! Coming up soon, we'll have more opportunities for our youth and young adults to share what God has done!!
The Young Adults retreat is soon!!! If you would like to go, the deadline for the registration/deposit is soon! Please check this flyer out and contact Pastor Matt.
Summer Camp is right around the corner! If you would like to attend Jr/Sr. High Camp click here for the registration document. The deposit is due June 17th! We're still waiting for Children's Camp information, so ask Pastor Matt for the forms. If you would like to be a driver for camp, (We need drivers!!) or a counselor, please let Pastor Matt know!
Finally, VBS is still getting bigger by the moment! The registration forms for students is online! It will be ready as soon as the church website is live. We also still need more volunteers! We are looking for some brilliant helpers to minister to our children this summer. Won't you join us? Contact Pastor Matt about this or any other of the topics in this article.
Hey! Remember this day that you are God's original masterpiece and that the only definition that you need to hear is that you are God's child!
Later Days!
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Youth Ministry Fundraising Dinner
 Sunday, May 20th, the Youth and Young Adults are having a Fundraising Dinner at the church. |
Culinary Missionaries Needed Next Friday
 On Friday, May 18, we have the opportunity to support the International Students Inc. of Princeton with prepared food. International Students (ISI) is a Christian Friendship Organization. Altogether, last year 52,000 internationals from 500 campuses were helped through 22,000 volunteers. Since 1976, Princeton ISI has been serving Greater Princeton Community, sharing the Gospel with friends from 150 countries. The programs and activities are open to international students, scholars, visitors & their families. You can learn more about International Students, Inc here or here. For their final meeting of this school year, Grace Community Church has been asked to provide six hot casseroles, each for 10-12 people in disposable dish. Baked chicken, sliced ham & turkey, meat loaf, rice, potato, vegetable and fruit salad. Not needed are Pasta dishes, Dessert, Salad and dinner rolls. If you are able to assist with this, please let Pastor Wes know here. Thanks! |
RockSolid: Men's Ministry
Two updates, men:
1.) This Sunday Morning we're beginning a new series entitled "Learning Life's Principles from Men of the Bible." The focus is a fresh approach to see life principles (both positive and negative) from the men of the Bible in a way you've likely never seen before. Things start promptly at 9:45 in the Pastors' office.
2.) At our next two Tuesday evening men's groups, we'll be watching and discussing two great videos by Louie Giglio on the amazing revelation of God in the universe. From the smallest unit of life to the greatest scales of the galaxies, God has given clear revelations of His presence. You'll enjoy and benefit from these! |
Summer Camp 2012 
Starting July 30th, our teens and kids are going to experience Christ on a different level by going to summer camp! Jr/Sr. High Camp is from July 30 till August 4th at Camp Kenbrook in Lebanon, PA. Here are the camper forms. The cut off date for deposit and registration is June 17. The cost is $220 per camper. Kids can also get in on the camping fun! August 6-10, finished 1-3 graders will go to Camp Conquest in Denver, PA. The forms are on the way! Also August 13-17, finished 4-6 graders make their mark at Camp Conquest. The deposit is due July 2. Do you have any questions, need any information or would like to sponsor a child, let Pastor Matt know! |
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 13, Mother's Day; May 13-15, Philadelphia,District Assembly/Missionary Convention
Sunday, May 21, Youth Ministry Support Dinner, freewill donation
May 30--June 1, Extreme Church Makeover at Media, PA
June 22-24, Philadelphia District Young Adults Retreat |
| Final Good News
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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Contact Info
(609)737-3184 Mrs. Ming Lai Pastor R. Wesley Tink Mobile: (609)226-9615 Pastor Matthew Brown Mobile: (917)226-7621 |
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