In This Issue
This Sunday
Dinner Together
Caravan for Kids
Youth News
Saturday Volunteers

Thoughts from
Pastor Wes

"Days of Elijah"

  We love the stories of the Old Testament, particularly the stories where a person was outnumbered or quite certainly on the losing end of their situation.  And then--trusting in God-- they moved forward and great things happened.

Moses and Pharaoh.
David and Goliath.
Jonathan, his armor-bearer against a Philistine army. 
Each of these defeated the odds and came out as "more than conquerors" as God met their faith with His power to turn the tables.

One of these, Elijah, was a prophet of God in a time of great spiritual confusion and apostasy in the nation of Israel. 
He was pitted against 850 pagan prophets.
Which "god" had the power to rain down fire and consume the sacrifice? 
Read the rest of the story in 1 Kings 18.

We live in days of great spiritual confusion and apostasy. Also, the news screams out new words like "ISIS", "Ebola" and older words like "national debt", "war", and "famine and disease."

But God has not changed and His power is not diminished. The Bible says that "the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him."
--2 Chronicles 16:9.

God will stand with, support, strengthen and succeed through those who take risks for Him!  He will meet faith with His almighty power and accomplish results that testify to His authority.

What is God calling you to do for Him these days that you know you could never do in your own strength? 
Do you trust that He will meet your obedience with His favor?  

Believe and act!  
He will not disappoint!
This Sunday at Grace Community
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself." Ok, sounds good.  But how does that translate into daily living?  God has indeed created us in relationship and for relationship--relationships are for eternity. 

This Sunday, Pastor Wes will share the second of a seven-part series: "Who is my neighbor--and how can I possibly love all of them?"  Please pray that the Gospel will be shared accurately and effectively. Your prayers make the difference!  
Church Dinner this Sunday 
Following the Sunday Morning Service, there will be a church potluck dinner.  Each family is encouraged to bring food to share with others, also either a salad or dessert if possible.  This time together will mark the beginning of our "Celebration of Ministry Month".  Stay for this and enjoy fellowship and meet new friends! 

Also, on Sunday at 7:00 pm the will be a planning sesson for the upcoming Harvest Festival open to all who would like to attend.  
Today! Field Trip to Cape May
There's still room available to travel to Cape May to see their exciting and effective Caravan Ministry.  If you'd like to go along, please let Pastor Wes know here. We leave at 4:00 pm and should be back by 10:30 pm. This will help in developing our own Caravan program for children of this area.   
#yoGo Teen News Now!
Good Wednesday Morning/Afternoon/Evening or whenever you read this! Here's what's going on in the lives of our teens!

Tonight at #yoGo, we will be having a devotional based on the Sidewalk Prophets hit single Keep Making Me. These are some dangerous lyrics! Check out the song on Youtube!

This Saturday is the second quiz meet for the Philadelphia Teen Bible Quizzing and Grace Community is hosting it! If you would like to help out in being an official (scorekeepers or stats), assisting with the distribution of the lunch, or can help with making the church Sunday morning ready, email Pastor Matt here!

We plan on doing some amazing things in the next few months! Get ready! 

Praise God for what He's doing in the lives of our teens!
This Saturday--Teen Quzzing and "Spruce it Up!" 

This Saturday about 30-40 teens will be at Grace Community Church for the first District Bible Quizzing event of the season. If you are able to assist, please contact Pastor Matt at Matthew.A.Brown615@gmail.com

Also this Saturday, October 4, a "Spruce It Up!" morning on the GCCN church property. This will be just a morning event and focus will be outdoor activities. Bring any lawn tools, chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge clippers, paint brushes and trucks that you may have. This will go from 8:00 am to noon, but drop in as able. NOTE: if it is raining, we will reschedule this.  Call Pastor Wes at 609-226-9615 for any last minutes changes. 
Men's District Conference
Men, please reserve October 11th for our 3rd annual District Men's Conference.  This year we'll be meeting at Fairview Village Church in Eagleville, PA.  The theme this year is: "Is He Calling You?"--How to hear God's voice in a muddy and busy world.  The cost for this in only $15 which includes lunch.  You'll be glad you went! 
Baptism and Membership 
There will be upcoming opportunities for baptism and church membership.  If you care considering either of these, please let Pastor Wes know by clicking here. 
Upcoming Events for Men's Ministry
Rock Solid
Men, we're going to hold off on our mid-week groups for a while because we have series of Saturday events during October and early November that you'll want to be part of. Here's the line-up: 


October 4: Church workday--"Spruce It Up!" 
October 11, Men's Conference, "Is He Calling You?"  
October 18, "Living Debt Free in Christ" --Financial Seminar
October 27  Family Harvest Fest 
November 15, Woodcutting day for Earl and Miriam Griffis.

That's a busy series, but a great investment of time for ourselves and for others.  Participate in as many of these as you can! 
Upcoming Events

October 1-31, Ministry Appreciation Month

October 4, Teen Bible Quiz Meet at Grace Community

October 4, Workday on GCCN: "Spruce It Up!"

October 5, Church Dinner: Celebration of Ministry
October 5, 7:00 pm, Planning Meeting for Harvest Festival on October 25

October 11, Philadelphia District Men's Conference, Fairview Village Nazarene Church

October 18, "Living Debt Free in Christ" Financial Seminar

October 25, The Harvest Fest at Grace Community Church

November 1, District Sunday School Convention: Momentum

November 15, Wood-cutting day, getting winter supply ready for Earl and Miriam

November 23, Church Thanksgiving Dinner; 

Good News From God's Word
"Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate."
---Psalm 111:4
Church Office, Marly Paul, Assistant
609.737.3184

Pastor R. Wesley Tink
Mobile: 609.226.9615

Pastor Matthew Brown
Mobile 917.226.7621