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From Pastor Wes
"Time for Sequestration?"
"Sequestration": The "big word" in politics over the past few weeks. Apparently the unthinkable happened this week and now we are in for doom and gloom.
Sequestration is not one of those words that we often use, certainly not part of my regular vocabulary! I can't ever recall saying "Let's go sequestering this weekend."
Among the definitions given by the dictionary: "to set apart, to separate, to hide away, to place in safekeeping."
Must not be what the politicians are talking about, because it sounds like a good thing--a chance for peace, quiet and reflection.
"If we don't come apart, we will come apart" (Vance Havner)
Jesus said, "Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
We all know that it is so very difficult to find the time for peace and quiet in our busy, multi-tasking, overly-connected world.
But to find and maintain the peace that Jesus Christ offers, we need to find ways to occasionally turn off some of the the outside lines so we can reconnect with our inside needs.
There is no substitute for a daily time of separation and quiet alone with God and His word, the Bible. If we cannot find that time, we inevitably will starve in our spirit and soul. When we do find that time, even for a few protected moments, He can fill us and provide the nourishment and sustenance we desire to face all that comes our way.
So, maybe today or this weekend, do a little extra sequestering. Whether or not it's good for the country, it will be good for you!
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God's Call to Holiness!
 In last Sunday morning's message we saw from the Bible how God calls us to the impossible! To live a life of Christlikeness is impossible for any of us without the Holy Spirit daily filling our lives. But with God, all things are possible!
This coming Sunday, Pastor Wes will lead us through a biblical overview of how God sanctifies our lives and brings us to the authentic and genuine life of holiness that He calls us to. You don't want to miss this next sermon in this important series of what is possible because of God's great love and mercy!
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Spring Forward, Clocks Change This Weekend
 Sorry, but you lose a much-needed hour this Saturday night! But don't worry, this is really going to help you with all your farming--and you'll get it back on November 3rd anyway.
It seems more like we lose two hours, because it also takes time to going around resetting the clocks, especially the one in the car. One tip that helps people to adjust is to change all the clocks in the early afternoon on Saturday and then go by the new time. At least that way you don't lose an hour sleep! We're thankful for our Praise Team, because with the time change, they get to Church at 7:30 am on the "old time." |
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Kids and Teen News
Happy Wednesday!!! We hope that everyone is getting over the hump day!
Are you in need of smile? Check this out and laugh along with Tim Hawkins as he talks sings about Angry Birds.
We continue the series "To The Cross". We look at another key point leading up to Easter. Join us at 7p to find out where we are travel our way to the cross.
This Saturday, our church hosts our second Teen Bible Quiz! 20+ students quiz on the Word of God! Keep out team in prayer as we finalize the teams for the Regional Quiz in March
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! Click here for a map.
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RockSolid Ministries
 Men, building upon the two lessons we had on Genesis, the next two Tuesday nights we will be developing a biblical definition of manhood. These are at the core of understanding God's will for who we are and what we are.
There are only 8 more sessions in "The Quest" series and each of these lessons will give you new insight and understanding. |
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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. Sign up with Amy Weyna.
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Easter Offering for World Missions
On Easter Sunday, the final Sunday of March, we will be receiving our Annual Offering for World Missions. Our goal this year is $1500.00 and every penny will be going to help support Church of the Nazarene missions around the world--in over 140 countries! Please be generous in bringing the Gospel to others. You can learn more about Nazarene Missions here.
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Helping with a Need
Our Philadelphia District has a house in Bristol that needs to be cleaned out in preparation for sale. On Saturday, March 16th we will seek to meet that need with mops, buckets, rags, cleaning supplies and good old elbow grease.
We will plan on 9:00 at GCCN or 9:30 at the Bristol location, 2010 Wilson Ave., Bristol, PA 19007. If you can pitch in for 2-3 hours, that would be a great help with this specific need--thanks! Please let Pastor Wes know if you're available. |
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Upcoming Events
March 9, Saturday, Women of Grace lunch at Freddies in West Trenton, see above for details
March 16, Saturday, Work Project on District house in Bristol, PA.
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
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
--- Philippians 4:6-7
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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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