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From Pastor Wes
"Value of a Soul"
What is the value of person's soul? At District Assembly this past week, I was struck by a comparison made by Larry Orwig, a representative of Jesus Film ministries. He said that one person makes a commitment to Jesus Christ for every $3.00 invested in the Jesus Film ministry. Pastor Rick Warren says that the Jesus film is "the most effective evangelistic tool ever invented." Everyday over 10,800 people make a decision for Jesus Christ through the Jesus film. The second part of the comparison is this: it is estimated that in the USA the average cost for one person to commit to Jesus Christ is $50,000. Wow! That's a difference! Why does it cost 16,666 times more in America than through the Jesus film in other parts of the world? Is it because of skepticism, cynicism, post-modernism? Is it because of ineffective evangelistic methods? Is is because we have focused on other things rather than leading people to Jesus Christ? Should we give up and invest all our resources in areas of the world where there is a better return? Jesus said: "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" (Matthew 16:26) So a single soul has value greater than the whole world--amazing! I'm sure your prayer is similar to mine: "Lord, please continue to have many people come to salvation through the Jesus film. But Lord, may we also see many people in our Mercer-Bucks region coming to salvation in Jesus Christ through any means at all. May we be effective soul-winners in this nation! May God Bless You Greatly This Week! |
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Sermon Series: "Why?"
This Sunday, the teaching series by Pastor Wes on Christian practice will examine "Why? Secret Societies." Cosa Nostra, Bloods, Crips, MS-13, Skull & Bones, Freemasons, Rosicrucians, etc. may sound like a strange combination of groups, but are there some underlying commonalities? We will look at secret societies from a biblical perspective and through biblical principles. If you have specific questions or thoughts as we proceed, text them to Pastor Wes at 609-226-9615 so we can dialogue on them. Also, at the end of the service there will be a chance for further dialogue on the topic. To see more on this, go to the "Why?" sermon series brochure
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Youth Ministry Fundraising Dinner
This past Sunday, we had our Youth Ministry fundraising dinner! Thank you to all that came and dined with us! We praise God for you, your financial support and most of all your prayers. We raised just under $450! We can't wait to see what God is going to do next! Thank you so much!
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Kids and Teens News 
Feliz miércoles! (Happy Wednesday!)
Today is a great day in the name of the Lord! He is worthy to be praised! Here are some things that is in our scope this week!
This past Wednesday, we broke a record in the Youth Group! We had 20 people participate in the excitement of weekly youth group! Wanna be a part of the crazy party? Come down to the church at 7p tonight and see what the commotion is about.
Thanks to all who spot the broken links in our section of the newsletter. It seems to work on the office computer but not on any other computers...
Did you miss some of what we did during the youth service 3 weeks ago? Here are a few clips from the two skits that we did!
"Definitions" with Nichole Dunlap, Marly Paul and Cody Weyna
"God's Chisel: Remastered" with Cody Weyna and Pastor Matt
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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| Extreme Work & Witness Meeting Sunday
There will be a brief meeting on Sunday after the Morning Service for those who are signed up to go on the Work & Witness trip to Media next week. We need to go over transportation and accommodation details. Thank you so very much for your commitment and a big thank you as well to the financial sponsors. These days will be a great blessing to the Media Church!
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RockSolid Men's Ministry
1.) Next Tuesday, we'll see Louie Giglio again as he presents a great lesson on the amazing plan of God in the detail of human life. That will be Tuesday, May 29th, Pastor Wes' house.
2.) Sunday Mornings we are now 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. Abel last Sunday, Can this week. We start promptly at 9:45 in the Pastors' office. 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
 VBS is still getting bigger by the moment! The registration forms for students is online! In the next few days, we will have a poster board for donations. We need some cardboard, odds and ends and some snacks! Here are some clips of the VBS Songs this summer! Check out the playlist! 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! |
Two Volunteers Needed
We have two immediate needs in relation to our global missions ministry: 1.) We have the missionary reading books and cds for 2012-2013. We need someone who would take leadership with these and ensure that they get circulated throughout the year so that as many people as possible get access to them. Our goal for this year is to have a total of 100 books read. One of the books this year is written by Pastor Wes' brother, Fletcher Tink. 2.) We need someone to take leadership in relation to our LINKS missionaries. We have two missionaries we are connected with this year: Dr. Floyd Cunningham, President of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary and Dr. Samuel Hynd, missionary doctor in Swaziland. You can learn more about these two men here and here. We need someone who would inform Grace Community Church about these two men and to help in supporting and encouraging them throughout the year. Both of these positions are quite low in time commitment, but they are both vital roles the global mission ministry of our Church. For further information on these, please contact Pastor Wes here. Thanks! |
Eastern Nazarene College Summer Ministries
 On June 16 at 7p, we will have a concert featuring one of the Summer Ministries Teams from Eastern Nazarene College called "Ignited" Come and worship at this free concert on the Saturday night! What a way to spend an evening! Join us in worship! |
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 28 Sermon: "Why?: Secret Societies"
Thursday-Saturday, May 31-June 2, Church "Makeover: Media, PA
June 9, Rummage Sale for Youth and Women's Ministry @ GCCOTN June 16, Eastern Nazarene College "Ignited" Concert @ GCCOTN June 17, Father's Day, ENC group and Chaplain Tom Beard June 22-24, Philadelphia District Young Adult Retreat July 16 - 20, Vacation Bible School - Sky July 30 - August 4, District Teen Camp August 6 - 10, District Children's Camp (1st - 3rd grade) August 13 - 17, District Children's Camp (4th - 6th grade) |
| Final Good News
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:9)
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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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