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From Pastor Wes
"One Thing?"
The computer you are sitting in front of has added greatly to your life in so many ways. Our computers enable us to accomplish much, access much and know much in relation to our world.
Maybe you feel the way I do: sometimes I find this computer is just too capable, too involved in too many areas of my life. Yes, it is very helpful in study and research, communication, learning, managing finances, shopping, etc, etc, etc!
But another side of it is "information overload"--do we really need to know so much? Is it good to load the hardrives of our minds with so much interesting but perhaps useless stuff?
Sometimes we need to review our celebral hardrive and determine what is really at the core of our mind and life.
One man in the Bible, was overloaded with information and interrogation.
Finally, exasperated he responded: "One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!"
(John 9:25)
In our cluttered and overloaded world, what is the "one thing" for you? What is the core part of your self and understanding that brings everything back into focus? Think about it. And go for a walk. May God Bless You Greatly This Week! |
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This Week at Grace Community
Wednesday
Oasis Bible and Prayer
2:00 pm @ Osingas
7:00 pm @ Church
Friday
Culinary Missionaries
Casseroles at Grace Community by 5:15
Sunday
Sunday School
9:30
Morning Service
10:45
Youth Ministry Dinner
12:20
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Sermon Series: "Why?"
The current teaching series led by Pastor Wes is focused on questions and rationale related to specific beliefs and practices of Christians and of Grace Community Church. This Sunday the teaching title will be "Why? Lotteries and Gambling" We will explore the Bible, and Christian practice in relation to "games of chance." This 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. Also, at the end of the service there will be a chance for further dialogue on the topic.
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Youth Ministry Fundraising Dinner
On Sunday, May 20th, we are raising money for different ministries and events that we are having in the next few months to come. Any and all donations are welcome! Join us after the morning service as we fellowship together!
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Kids and Teens News 
Well, it's another awesome Wednesday! How are all of you! I trust that everything is amazing and that you are experiencing the fullness of God's love, grace and presence today! Here are some news type things in store for our youth and kids this week.
Did you miss some of what we did during the youth service two weeks ago? Here are a few clips from the worship set and the two skits that we did!
Praise and Worship with The Grace Naz Youth Group
"Definitions" with Nichole Dunlap, Marly Paul and Cody Weyna
"God's Chisel: Remastered" with Cody Weyna and Pastor Matt
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. I think we fixed the broken link, however if it does not work go to the church website and click on that banner. The deadline is quickly approaching!
So remember this today: You are not junk. You are loved by the King. He doesn't take time to make junk.
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Culinary Missionaries This 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
1.) Great meeting last evening as we focused on the amazing universe we live in and the awesome God who created it! In our next Tuesday evening men's meeting we'll see Louie Giglio again present, but this time the amazing hand of God in the detail of human life. That will be Tuesday, May 29th.
2.) Sunday Mornings we are into the 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. Men: Be Strong. God's Way. |
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! Philly District Summer Camps are a great way for our kids to grow in Christ, meet new friends and just be kids! |
VBS
 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? We plan on starting our training sessions in June! Would you like to register your child for Vacation Bible School right now? Well, you can by clicking here! We can't wait to soar in the SKy as we learn that everything is possible with God! |
| Marriage
At Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, we are in full accordance with the Bible and historic Christian understanding and definition of marriage. This was stated clearly and compassionately this past week by leaders of our denomination in the following way:
We believe "that every man or woman should be treated with dignity, grace, and holy love, whatever their sexual orientation. However, we continue to firmly hold the position that the homosexual lifestyle is sinful and is contrary to the Scriptures. We further wish to reemphasize our call to Nazarenes around the globe to recommit themselves to a life of holiness, characterized by holy love and expressed through the most rigorous and consistent lifestyle of sexual purity. We stand firmly on the belief that the biblical concept of marriage, always between one man and one woman in a committed, lifelong relationship, is the only relationship within which the gift of sexual intimacy is properly expressed."
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 21 Sermon: "Why?: Godly Power and Influence"
Sunday, May 21, Youth Fundraising Dinner, freewill donation
Thursday-Saturday, May 31-June 2, Work & Witness at Media, PA
June 22-24, Philadelphia District Young Adults Retreat |
Final Good News
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:9) |
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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