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The Grace Connection
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
 
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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.
It was great to be able to talk to you on Sunday, and I hope to do so next Sunday as well. Have a great week, and continue to pray for us!
Keep up with what is happening in Ghana by following Pastor Roy's blog link above. The latest pictures can be found either on the blog or on the GEM website homepage: www.gemonline.org.
Dr. Roy D. Mason, Jr.
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Next Sunday!
You do not want to miss this!
A special message delivered by Rev. Ron Harrison,
S.Y.B.A. Executive Director
The Blessings of God
II Kings 3
We are in for a treat!
Invite a friend! |
On the calendar...
S.M.A.R.T. Team Meeting!
at church Saturday, March 5
at 9:00 a.m.
*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 brother in Christ, Gary White, who had knee replacement surgery on January 20.
Pastor Roy Mason, Ruth Kandaras and the Ghana, W. Africa mission team.
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! 
March 1 Jill Carey, Nancy Hernandez
March 4 Pete Stamey
March 6 Paul Wozniak, Lisa Kaiser  A Very Special Thank You! To Mr. Tommy Bowles for bringing the message to our church this past Sunday morning. Thank you, Tommy, for a most inspiring and dynamic message about the Gideon Ministry that not only blessed our congregation but truly inspired us! |
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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:
G.E.M.'s ministry in Ghana, W. Africa is well under way! They began last Tuesday, February 15 and have seen God do some amazing things! Through Monday noon this ministry has recorded 8,706 indicated first-time decisions for Christ in 39 venues. Please continue to pray for this mission as the team ministers to the people of Ghana through medicine and evangelism. Prayer is our most important resource!
While they are gone, Pastor Roy is keeping us updated on their many ministry events and prayer needs.
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What we've all been waiting for! Stephanie Roberts' newsletter Italy mission report!
 | | Click on "Team Italy" to view the pdf newsletter report! |
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The 7 Realities of Experiencing God:
#6. You must make major adjustments in your
life to join God in what He is doing.
Tuesday Evenings March 15 through June 7
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Attention Church Family!
Our next newsletter will be
published on Tuesday,
March 8, 2011.
Please submit any announcements
by Tuesday, March 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, February 13, 2011
Worship Attendance: 74
Total Giving: $1,588.00 Giving to Budget: $1,588.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $23,739.83
Budget Gifts to Date: $13,328.97
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 56.1%
Giving for Sunday, February 20, 2011
Total Giving: $1,813.00 Giving to Budget: $1,813.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $27,131.23
Budget Gifts to Date: $15,141.97
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 55.8%
Your tithes and offerings are vital to the continuation
of our church's ministry. |
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Places of Service Information...
Nursery Volunteers:
February 27: Cori Colon and Shelby Walther
March 6: Jen Wymer and Shelby Walther
Preschool Volunteers:
February 27: Edwin Colon and Will Stamey
March 6: Cheryl Drowne and Will Stamey
Kidz ROCK Volunteers:
K-2nd Grade:
February 27: All Kidz in the Service!
March 6: Joy Stamey
3rd-5th Grade:
February 27: All Kidz in the Service!
March 6: Pete Stamey
Prayer Room Volunteers:
February 27: Doug Taylor |
If you would like to help or would like more information about where you can serve, please contact one of our ministry leaders. |
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.
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