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"Youcef is Free!"
The man pictured above is Youcef (Joseph) Nadarkani.
He had been sentenced to death in Iran.
His crime? Converting from Islam to Jesus Christ and being a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Youcef had been offered leniency if he renounced Jesus Christ. But Youcef stood firm in his faith!
In February we joined Christians around the world praying for Youcef. Earlier this month Youcef was acquitted and released from prison for time served!
Pastor Youcef is a husband and father of two young children. He was one of thousands of Christians around the world who face death sentences because of their faith in Jesus Christ.
We praise God for this amazing turn of events for Pastor Youcef. Let us continue to pray for the many others around the world who are under persecution for their faith in Jesus.
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Youth Sunday This Week
 This week at Grace Community, we are having our second Youth Sunday! We're beginning at the normal time of 10:45 in the morning, but we are going to change up the atmosphere of the day! Get ready for a great time of worship in a different way with song, video, drama and a message from Pastor Matt. Invite someone to join us for a great time in fellowship and worship to our King! |
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Momentum Conference This Saturday
There is room for one more person if you'd like to attend the Philadelphia District Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries convention this Saturday. Call Pastor Wes. We'll be leaving at 7:30 on Saturday morning from the Church.
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Men Advancing in "The Quest"
 Great session last evening, thanks to each man who was able to make it! Next Tuesday we have session #4 of "The Quest" entitled "Upacking." This really gets into vital discussion, so don't miss this session. 7:00pm, my place. --Pastor Wes We are planning an event when we would help Earl and Miriam get their wood ready for the winter for their wood stove. At this point, it looks like November 10th might be the date. Please click here and let Pastor Wes know if you'd like to be part of this. |
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Kids and Teen News
Hey All! Happy Wednesday! We hope that this summer has been an uplifting one! Here's what's going on in the upcoming weeks!
This Sunday we will have our second youth service! Join us at 10:45a for a great time of fellowship and worship with the youth and young adults!
Tonight at Youth group, we are "completing" our series on We Just Don't Get It. We're going to talk about physical relationships with boyfriend/girlfriends. Keep us in prayer as we go through this process.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
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Helping Ken & Amy Move
Ken and Amy will be moving a short distance on September 28 & 29. If you can pitch in and help them, please let them know. Thanks! |
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Our sympathies to Sandi Weyna and her entire family on the recent loss of her father, Harold Thomas. The funeral was held on Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Please keep this family in your prayer at this time that God will bring strength, comfort and good during these difficult days.
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Office Volunteer
We have an immediate opening for a person or persons to provide a few hours per week in Church Office doing light clerical and phone related duties. If you are able to assist with this, please speak with Ming Lai. |
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Children's Ministry
In the coming months we will be taking important steps forward in building our Children's Ministry and reaching out to new children. To have meaningful and effective ministry to these young lives, we need to have passionate and loving children's workers--people who love kids and care deeply about their lives and relationship with God. Please give prayerful consideration if you would be willing to give of yourself and your time to make a lifelong difference! Watch in the coming weeks for ways of becoming involved in this vital ministry. Respond as God leads you.
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Church Equipment Damaged
During the past month we have discovered the extent of damage that church equipment suffered as a result of a lightning storm in August. The sound mixer in the main Sanctuary no longer functions as well as the Church Office fax machine and printer. Also, the office computer that Ming uses does not work properly. These are in addition to the Fellowship Hall sound board and computer as well as our alarm system. We have initiated an insurance claim for this damages. Please pray for this process.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 29, District Momentum Conference for Discipleship and Christian Education;
Sunday, September 30, Youth Led Worship Service, 10:45am
Tuesday-Wednesday October 9-10, GCCN Juniors and Seniors visit Eastern Nazarene College;
Saturday, October 27, GCCN Annual Harvest Celebration;
Saturday, November 10, GCCN hosts Bible Quizzing for teens across the District;
March 1-3, 2013: District Layperson's Retreat at Willow Valley with Dr. Jerry Porter.
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Final Good News
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." --Galatians 5:1 |
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Contact Info
Church Office
609.737.3184
Pastor R. Wesley Tink Mobile: 609.226.9615
Pastor Matthew Brown Mobile 917.226.7621 |
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