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From Pastor Matt
Hurricane Sandy tore up the Northeast portion of the United States. It was devastating and awful and my thoughts and prayers are out to those whoa are
still affected by this.
However, the night that the storm hit, my roommate gets this brilliant idea: "Do you wanna go outside and throw the Vortex Football?" Now for the people who don't know, the Vortex Football is an amazing invention from the brilliant minds of Nerf.
Needless to say,
KIDS DON'T TRY THAT.
Anyway, we go outside and throw the Vortex Howler (which I can't find an advert for) and we have a blast! Throwing the ball, laying out for catches, throwing against the wind.
During the time in where people are completely and legitimately afraid and full of worry, Jon and I find a moment to find peace, fun and joy in the midst of a very terrible storm.
In Mark 4, Jesus is on a boat and this boat is like in the Perfect Storm. People are probably pulling out hair trying to bail the boat out and saving the essentials. The disciples are all like "Jesus, we might die here. Don't you care about the boat and us and the fact that we might die?" Oh yeah, Jesus is SLEEPING. In the middle of the storm. Waves, thunder, lightning, the whole 9. He's sleeping in the stern of the boat.
We know that He says "Peace, be still!" and the waves were still and the storm was done. But at first, he was chilling. You know, when I have problems and issues, I wanna be that cool minded. Obviously we don't, we're human.
After he calms the storms, Jesus says, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" Wow.
Having faith in the midst of the storm. That's something that I want in my life at all times. To say, I know that this is crazy right now, but Lord, you've got this. And give it all to Him.
That's what I want.
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God's Call to Holiness!
What role does the Holy Spirit have in the holiness that God achieves in our lives? How does that take place? What does He do? What do we do?
This coming Sunday Pastor Wes will lead us in a biblical study of absolutely necessary and wonderful role the Holy Spirit has in our lives to accomplish God's will in us. Don't miss this installment in this important series of what is possible because of God's great love and mercy!
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Vision 2020 Conference
The GCCN Church Leaders will be attending a conference this Saturday to pray, discern and discuss God's will for the Church in the days, months and years ahead. We know that God is calling us to become a Church that ministers effectively to families in a variety of ways. The opportunties are real. The mission is exciting. Our God is awesome! Please keep the Church leaders in your prayer as they spend this day together. You can see a picture of the 2013 Church Leaders with their names here. This can assist you in your prayer for them.
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Kids and Teen News
Hey All! We pray that you are having an amazing Wednesday! Here's what's happening this week!
We continue the series "To The Cross". We look at another key point leading up to Easter. Join us at 7p for another great time at Youth Group. What are you waiting for? Ask a friend and bring them to Youth Group!
We are starting to get Vacation Bible School off the ground for this summer! If you would like to help during VBS in July, contact Pastor Matt .
Keep on having a blessed day in the Lord!
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Women of Grace
All ladies are invited to a lunch, fellowship and a devotional time at Freddies Restaurant in West Trenton on Saturday, March 9th at 12 noon. Freddie's is located at 12 Railroad Ave. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME, but please let Sarah Tink know if you plan to attend so we can reserve adequate seats. You can email Sarah through at tinks@ewingboe.org or call her at (609) 577-3912. Ladies, hope to see you there!
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RockSolid Ministries
 Men, in the interests of making the best use of your time, next Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. we will be covering both Session #15 and #16. These two sessions lay the foundation for a biblical understanding of manhood by beginning with the Creation and the Book of Genesis. To get these two sessions both in, we need to begin promptly at 7:00, so please come a few minutes early. This is getting into "the meat" of this series and will be of good use and understanding for you. |
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Great Services!
We are delighted to to be hosting two excellent events from Eastern Nazarene College in the next two months.
The first will be The JUMP Drama Ministries team, a group college students seeking to spread the knowledge and love of Jesus to young adults and teens through drama and improv. This is on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 pm
Then on Friday, April 19th at , we are delighted to be hosting the full Eastern Nazarene College A Capella Choir as they present a concert of classical and modern worship songs! ENC's A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers tour regularly in the New England and Mid-Atlantic states. In addition to performing internationally, the choirs have performed at New York City's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and at Boston's historic Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory.
Be sure to reserve both of these dates and plan now to invite friends and family that would benefit from these.
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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE GOOD FRIDAY Presentation
Join us on March 29th, Good Friday, as we go to the Fountain of Life Church in Burlington, NJ for their annual Good Friday Presentation. The Fountain of Life church has drama presentations for the whole family that delight, inspire and have people stand and worship the King and this one is the one of the most powerful. Through drama, singing and visual wonders, the show the ministry, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Contact Pastor Wes for more information.
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Mission 2013 Offering Pledge
We need your participation! We are still very much in need of people who will pledge $2.00 per day above regular tithes for GCCN ministries in 2013. "Mission 2013" offering is what allows us to have an Associate Pastor for Children and Youth. as well as maintain our commitments to missions around the world. Please pray about what you could do for this vital ministry.
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Upcoming Events
February 26, RockSolid Men, "The Quest" Sessions #15 & #16 at 7:00 pm, Pastor Wes' home
March 2, Saturday, Church Board Vision Conference
March 9, Saturday, Women of Grace lunch at Freddies in West Trenton, see above for details
March 16, Saturday, Work Project on District House
March 14-17 Regional Festival of Life at Eastern Nazarene College
March 23, Saturday, JUMP Drama Ministries at GCCN at 7:00 pm
March 24, Palm Sunday
March 29, Good Friday, Fountain of Life Drama Presentation
March 31, Resurrection Sunday, Easter
April 19, Friday, Eastern Nazarene College A Cappella Choir Concert
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Final Good News
As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-- the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." --Romans 10:11-13
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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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