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The Grace Connection
Tuesday, January 25, 2010
 
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A Few Words from Pastor Roy..
Friends of Grace,
Please take a few moments to read the latest entry in my blog, Straight From My Heart.
I hope to see each of you on Sunday. Have a great week!
Dr. Roy D. Mason, Jr.
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On the calendar...
our Church Calendar
Calendar Highlights:
S.M.A.R.T. Team Meeting
at the church
Saturday, February 5, 2011
9:00 a.m.
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*If you or a family member are hospitalized, please call
(704) 929-4822 or email grace@gfellowship.org to let us know.
Thank you!
Please Continue to Pray for...
Our sister in Christ, Barbara Abbott, who had hip replacement surgery on January 5.
Our brother in Christ, Gary White, who had knee replacement surgery on January 20.
Missionary Dr. Kit Putrakul in Cambodia.
Pastors Simon Akpolu, Sammy Lartey, Eben and Jacob. Please visit www.gemonline.org for the latest information on these dear Pastors.
To submit a prayer request or to be added to our prayer chain, please email prayer@gfellowship.org.
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Birthdays! 
January 25 Jacob Spencer
January 27 Vera Kaiser
January 29 Joyce Huff
January 31 Adam Hunt
February 5 Kit Putrakul
February 6 Ella Ferron
Welcome New Ministry Leaders!
Cori and Edwin Colon, Nursery and Preschool Ministry Amy Ferron, Women's Ministry Bob Roche, Men's Ministry Please give these and all of our ministry leaders your prayer and support!
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New Sunday School Class Study beginning next Sunday, January 30th at 9:30 a.m.!
Priscilla Shirer's "A Jewel in His Crown"
Facilitated by Amy Ferron
Coming Soon - Thursday Night Life Group!
Will meet every other Thursday night from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
at the home of Mike and Jill Carey
Various DVD Studies by leading speakers such as Colson, Ingram, Meyer, etc. and discussion
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*Although this group was to begin on Monday, January 10, we could not meet due to the beautiful snowy weather! Please plan to be with us on Monday morning, January 31st.
About this study:
This will lead us through the first 11 chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden meanings in the familiar stores of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel and others. Anne Graham Lots thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. You'll thrill to the beauty and majesty and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world and your come to recognize the Creators infinite power at work in your life as well. |
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A Word about Prayer
God says in the Psalm (55:22) "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you" and God says through Peter (1Peter 5:7) "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you". Isn't it wonderful that God tells us these truths so that we can put our needs at His feet!!! There are always overwhelming floods from various directions to turn our eyes away from the Person who is always there for us and who will "never leave or forsake us". As intercessors we have the privilege of laying our own cares at His feet and also praying for those who especially need Him by their side.........it is a year-round privilege to intercede on behalf of the One who loves us so much!!! |
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 Missions is It!
God wants His people to partner with Him in the process of redeeming our lost world. Much of the Old Testament reports on His efforts to get the Israelites to be His "priestly nation" and "a light to the nations." But they kept forgetting His purpose in calling them together in the first place, despite the prophets He sent to remind them, as summarized by Stephen in Acts 7. Finally, Jesus came as Savior, but God's idea of having His people work with Him in the redemption process remained unchanged. The Book of Acts records how the church Jesus started became empowered by the Holy Spirit to tell of God's love far and wide. But His original intent is the same-He wants to be in a relationship with all the peoples of the world, and He wants us to help make it happen. This is missions, and it is the uniting theme of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Here's a shorthand way to express it:
Missions is not part of the church program. Missions is the church program.
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Missions Focus:
This coming Sunday, January 30th, is the last Sunday that you will be able to contribute over-the-counter medications for the mission trip.
Let's all go shopping this week! For a list of needed meds, please click this link: |
Men's Ministry!
If you are interested in being involved in our Men's Ministry please contact me as soon as possible. This is a ground floor opportunity to create a men's ministry that YOU would want to be involved in. One of my favorite sayings is "Get the Spectators off the Field".
So in that spirit let's put our ideas together with the Lord's direction and grow together in Him.
Contact Bob Roche at men@gfellowship.org or 269-721-6606. |
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The 7 Realities of Experiencing God:
#4. God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes and His ways.
Tuesday Evenings March 15 through June 7
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(Is it on your new 2011 calendar?) |
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Attention Church Family!
Our next newsletter will be
published on Tuesday,
February 8, 2011.
Please submit any announcements
by Tuesday, February 8 at 12:00 p.m.
*You can submit your announcement any time until then by emailing your announcement to newsletter@gfellowship.org. Thank you!
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Giving for Sunday, January 16, 2011
Worship Attendance: 87
Total Giving: $2,004.00 Giving to Budget: $2,004.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $10,174.21
Budget Gifts to Date: $6,335.00
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 62.3%
Giving for Sunday, January 23, 2011
Total Giving: $1,664.00 Giving to Budget: $1,664.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $13,565.62
Budget Gifts to Date: $7,999.00
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 59%
Your tithes and offerings are vital to the continuation
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Places of Service Information...
Nursery Volunteers:
January 30: Cori Colon and Shelby Walther
February 6: Jen Wymer and Kimmie Adair
Preschool Volunteers:
January 30: Edwin Colon and Will Stamey
February 6: Pam Koschnitzke and Janet Beals
Kidz ROCK Volunteers:
K-2nd Grade:
January 30: Children in the Service
February 6: Maria Adair
3rd-5th Grade:
January 30: Children in the Service
February 6: Ronnie Vagnone
Prayer Room Volunteers:
January 30: Joe Vagnone |
Cartoon of the week!
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 Life Groups!
Click Here for a complete listing of Life Groups
that are currently meeting.
have any questions about any of our Life Groups.
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Caring for the Body
Involves Praying for Them.
We have a prayer chain for just that purpose!!!!
See Barbara Abbott or Freda Noble or email prayer@gfellowship.org
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Building Access Policy
If you need access to the church for an approved function or other activity, you will need to plan ahead and make timely arrangements with a staff member (or other key holder) to gain access to the building. For an approved function where a key is to be borrowed, please make these arrangements 1 week in advance of the function. Thank you!
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Prayer Room Volunteers Needed
God has said that His house is one of prayer. It is the foundation for all ministry. If you believe you are being called by God to pray on Sunday mornings during the teaching time please call Barbara Abbott at 828-478-1073, or e-mail her at prayer@gfellowship.org to sign up. This is a rotation ministry and you will probably be called to pray once every two or three months. As intercessor, you will be with the congregation for the praise and worship and then go to the prayer room at the back of the sanctuary during the time that Pastor Roy teaches. There are many aids in the prayer room to help you pray. |
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Other Helpful Information:
News and Announcements on the Big Screen: If you have news and / or announcements for the Sunday morning slideshow, please send them to: info@gfellowship.org by Tuesday morning of that week. We will insert your announcement into our slideshow presentation before the service begins and just after it ends. Please be sure to include any graphics you want used. |
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Sunday Morning Services:
Bible Study
9:30 a.m.
Worship Celebration
10:30 a.m.
Quality Childcare provided for all services.
Come Join Us!
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