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The Grace Connection
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
 
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A Few Words from Pastor Roy..
Friends of Grace,
Wow! What a great time spent in worship this past Sunday morning! God is doing something wonderful in our midst. Invite a friend to join us this coming Sunday. We will look at Acts 15:1-35.
Dr. Roy D. Mason, Jr.
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On the calendar...
*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.
Our sister in Christ, Gary's wife Nancy, who fell and suffered a compression fracture in her back on Saturday, March 5.
Pastors Simon Akpolu, Sammy Lartey, Eben and Jacob as they coordinate the discipleship of all the new Christians in Ghana. 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.
******************** Thank you! Thank you for your generous prayers, continual support and sweet loving spirit of care during our recoveries from our surgerys. We so appreciate the cards, prayers, meals, dog walks and visits. We are thankful for the family of believers here at Grace Fellowship. Gary and Nancy White 
April 5 Nancy White April 7 Tressone Cherry April 10 Allan Chamberlin April 12 John Kandaras, Melanie Archie April 15 Cori Colon 
Attention 2011 Graduates! Please share the names of students graduating from high school, college, or other educational institutions. Our church would like to recognize this significant step in their lives and pray for them as they continue life's journey. Please submit your information by May 25. We will recognize our graduates on Sunday, June 5. Please send the student's full name (first, middle and last), their degree information, and the name of their school to info@gfellowship.org.
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Parent / Child Dedication We are planning on dedicating babies and children on Sunday, May 8, Mother's Day, during the morning Worship Celebration. Please contact preschool@gfellowship.org and let us know if you plan to have your child dedicated.
******************** Church Directories Now Available! 
Do you ever find yourself in need of a fellow church members' address, phone number or email address in the middle of the week? Help is here! Pick up your copy of the 2011 church directory in the back of the sanctuary as you leave the Worship Celebration this coming Sunday morning. Copies are limited, so please pick up only 1 per household. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please send a request to julie@gfellowship.org. |
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Easter Missions Opportunity!
We have been invited to share the real meaning of Easter with toddlers to 5th graders and their parents at the Meadowlark Glen apartments. This will be a time to have fun with games, crafts, food and the best part - Tell them the real meaning of Easter - Jesus!
There will be a basket in the front hall to place your donations in.
You and your children are invited to participate with the children at the apartments. Contact Joy Stamey at outreach@gfellowship.org for more information. |
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Prayer Promises of God
In the uncertainties of today's world it is imperative that we grasp hold of God's promises to us. Some of them take place through prayer because He wants us to learn dependence.
This is what I want you to do: Ask the Father for whatever is in keeping with the things I've revealed to you. Ask in my name, according to my will, and he'll most certainly give it to you. Your joy will be like a river overflowing its banks. John 16 (just before the crucifixion events)
Since God assured us, "I'll never let you down, never walk off and leave you" we can boldly quote, God is there ready to help; I am fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me? Excerpts from Heb. 13 The Message |
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A Men's Bible Study Retreat
Fairview Baptist Church, Statesville
Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17
If any Men are interested, please conact Bob Roche, so we can arrange a car pool
from the chiurch at 704-380-0339. The cost of the conference is $25.00, don't let this be a hinderance in your growth. Please talk to Bob if you want to go and need assistance. No Man left behind!
Click Here to View the Flyer |
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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.
~~~~~~~~~~~ Missions Prayer Focus: Mike and Jan Bennett, International Mission Board
The Bennetts work with university students and projessionals. These young adults are often radical in their thinking, but at the same time can be open to new ideas. Pray that the Bennetts will find just the right way to share God's plan of salvation to these future leaders of the country.
Click here to find out what God is doing through Grace Fellowship!
Every Member a Missionary!
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Attention Church Family!
Our next newsletter will be
published on Tuesday,
April 19, 2011.
Please submit any announcements
by Tuesday, April 19 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, March 27, 2011
Worship Attendance: 80
Total Giving: $1,470.00 Giving to Budget: $1,470.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $44,088.25
Budget Gifts to Date: $25,712.97
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 58.3%
Giving for Sunday, April 3, 2011
Total Giving: $1,569.00 Giving to Budget: $1,569.00
Designated Gifts: $ 0.00
Budget Needs to Date: $47,479.65
Budget Gifts to Date: $27,281.97
Percentage of Budget Received YTD: 57.5%
Your tithes and offerings are vital to the continuation
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Places of Service Information...
Preschool Volunteers:
April 10: Mary Mason and Lisa Kaiser
April 17: Cheryl Drowne and Mari Wall
Kidz ROCK Volunteers:
K-2nd Grade:
April 10: Amy Ferron
April 17: Joy Stamey
3rd-5th Grade:
April 10: Pat Ferron
April 17: Pete Stamey
Prayer Room Volunteers:
April 10: Bob Roche
April 17: Joy Stamey
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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 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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