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"Paul's Evangelism"
The Apostle Paul gives us many powerful insights into reaching people for Jesus Christ.
He carefully planned his trips to spread the Gospel but he was always open to the interruptions and opportunities that arose.
He was an initiator--he would start a church and then leave it in the hands of others as he pressed forward to start another.
He would invest himself--his time and energy--into others like Timothy who shared his vision and passion.
He sought never to be burdensome but worked alongside others as a tent- maker to support his ministry.
Paul also began with the concerns of the people he was reaching as the starting place for his evangelism We see Athens that he began with their gods to lead them to the true God.
He states it this way: "To the Jews, I became a Jew to win the Jews..." (see more below right).
Paul shows us that we will be effective at leading other to Jesus Christ as we listen and learn their concerns, their personality, their culture and heritage.
Let us be good listeners and great evangelists!
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
As disciples of Jesus Christ, each day we sense His loving invitation to change, to grow, to move forward with the goal of Christlikeness firmly in view. Last Sunday we looked at three key concepts which are at the heart of successful life and Christian living: Truth, Life and Love. This coming Sunday Lord willing, Pastor Wes will lead us in a biblical study of Philippians 3:12-15 entitled "A Vision Forward" What does God have in your future and His will as your follow Him?
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Praise God! "2012 Paid in Full" Goal Reached!
Praise God there has been wonderful response and our goals have been reached! Grace Community Church ends 2012 with all bills, budgets and commitments paid in full! This is a wonderful answer to prayer and testimony to the sacrifice and faithfulness of God's people. Thank you to everyone for the prayers, the donations and the generosity! God will bless such faithfulness!
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Kids and Teen News
Good Wednesday morning/afternoon/evening! We pray that you are being filled with the Holy Spirit this day as you are working, reading, praying and seeking after God's face!
Tonight, we continue "Take a Stand". We break down our theme's verse 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Be on your guard; stand strong in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Join us at 7p for some great fellowship as we continue standing for God. Check out the intro for this theme on our church website by clicking here.
Last Saturday the Brick Squad, (GCCN's Teen Bible Quizzing Team) participated in another Quiz! We all had an amazing time in fellowship and competition. Congratulations to Amanda Bayne and Cody Weyna for placing in the top 10 overall for the day! (6th and 9th respectively). Keep our team in your prayers as we continue to quiz on the word of the Lord!
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New Church Logo!
This Sunday, January 20th, every person in attendance will be able to vote on our new GCCN logo! There are two options to consider at the GCCN website logo page These will also be posted at Church this coming Sunday.
The final selection will aid in spreading the mission and message of Grace Community Church. This will be be used in publicity and advertising as we connect with the communities around us. God is calling us to reach people for Jesus Christ around us and this will help in the mission God has called us to!
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"Mission 2013" Offering Pledge
During 2012 at Grace Community Church we began a weekly offering plan that supports our local and global missions. Praise God, in 2012 there been a very positive response to this and it has made a great difference in the fulfillment of our mission!
The plan is quite simple: GCCN can fulfill all the ministry God has for us in 2013 if every member of the congregation is tithing on their income and we are also able to have 25 people who would give $2.00 per day in offerings. That's $14/week, $60/month or $730 per year. he $2.00 per day offering is called "Mission 2013" offering and would greatly help to underwrite our commitment to missions around the world as well as fund our Children's and Youth Ministry position. Please pray about what you could do for this vital ministry. As of this date, we have 7 of the 25 needed to fully fund these ministries.
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RockSolid Men's Ministry
Again, another great session and discussion last night on things that get to the "heart" of the matter. There is no session next week, the next one is scheduled for January 29. If you need a make-up session, just let Pastor Wes know. |
Young Adult Brainstorm Session
If you are between 19 and 29 and are interested in helping to envision and form a young adult ministry, there will be discussion and planning session on Saturday, January 26 at 1:00 pm. Contact Pastor Wes for more details. |
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Upcoming Events
January 20 Grace Community Church selects new Church Logo
January 20, Special Church Board Meeting @ 4:00 pm
January 26, GCCN Young Adult Ministry brainstorming session,
January 27 GCCN Annual Church Meeting and Celebration
February, Alabaster Offering Month
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Final Good News
"To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some."
--1 Corinthians 9:20-22
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Church Office
GraceCommunityOffice@gmail.com
609.737.3184
Pastor R. Wesley Tink Mobile: 609.226.9615
Pastor Matthew Brown Mobile 917.226.7621 |
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