In This Issue
Sunday and Romans
Alabaster Offering
Youth News
Ladies of Grace

 

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 Thoughts from Pastor Wes 

"Fall From Grace" 

Brian Williams reached the top of his field, the face of news for NBC and among the most trusted and revered men in America. 

But this week, we have seen a rapid plummet that has resulted in a six month suspension "without pay" from his evening broadcast.  Some have described this turn of events as a tragic "fall from grace." 

One cannot help but wonder what would lead an already successful correspondent and TV anchor to continue to lie, distort and embellish personal experiences.
While we may not know what precisely went on in William's mind, we all know the temptation to miss the mark of integrity and morality that God requires of us, for "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" 

Sometimes, the worst events of our lives can become the best events of transforming, changing and renewing us into what God has called us to be. 

A "fall from grace" never takes us beyond the grace of God--He is often found at the very bottom of the valleys that we fall into.  May these days be a "fall to grace" for Williams and for each person who knows that they have truly missed the mark of what could have been! 

Jesus said: "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out."
--John 6:37
Sunday, February 15, 2015
"For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."  --Romans 1:17

This brief verse gives such powerful truth that the course of Western Civilization has been changed by it--and even the world!  It is not our works that save us, nor our effort, or any other action we take.  The faith that God inspires within us through Jesus Christ is among the most potent and wonderful gifts that God gives us. This Sunday, Pastor Wes will preach on this verse and how it impacts your daily life.  
Alabaster Offering--What Has It Accomplished?
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The Alabaster Offering has provided the funds for: 

4,067 Churches
1585 Land purchases for ministry development
408 Bible Schools and School Buldings;
589 District and Mission Centers
37 Hospitals and Clinics;
                         413 Missionary Homes
                         1097 Local Church Leader Homes

Many people giving a small amount can make a great difference!   
#yoGo Teen News
Hey friends and family! It's Teen News Time!

On Sunday, February 22 at 6pm, we will be having a Spaghetti Dinner to help us with funding for Festival of Life and Teen Camp. Click here to see what Festival of Life is all about. Extra points if you find Grace Community people in the video!

Another Wednesday, another Youth Group tonight! Keep us in prayer as we God keeps chipping out the bad in our lives and produces the great in us. 
Ladies of Grace

The ladies Ministry will be having a Ladies Night Out on 2/21 at 6:00p.m. at the church and will have pizza, etc., and a movies for a refreshing get-to-gether that Saturday evening. 

Calling Singers and Musicians 
We've got a lot of talent at GCCN--Praise God! Think creatively, perhaps form a duet, trio or.... If you would like to share your musical or artistic talent in one of the morning worship services, please let Pastor Wes know.  A chance to bless others as you honor the Lord!
Membership Exploration Class

The next Church membership class is being scheduled for April. The class is a four-hour class overview of the beliefs and practices of the Church of the Nazarene. If you are interested in exploring and learning more about the Church, please let Pastor Wes know of your interest.

RockSolid Men, Tuesday at 7:00 
This next session of the "Dunamis: God's Power in Action" series will focus on amazing changes that have taken place in Uganda.  Since this video is longer than all the others, we will start promptly at 7:00.  Men, you don't want to miss it! 
GCCN Finances in 2015

Praise God, GCCN is "on track" financially through the first six weeks of 20151  This is due to the faithful and sacrificial giving by the members of the congregation. As we all tithe in accordance with the biblical direction of 10% and give additional offerings as able, both our families and the ministry God has for GCCN will be blessed!  God is pleased when we honor Him with the first-fruits of what He entrusts to us.  
Upcoming Events 

February 17, RockSolid Men at Pastor Wes and Sarah's home, 7:00 pm.  

February 21, Ladies of Grace "Get-Together"

February 22, Youth Ministry Dinner

March 19-22, Festival of Life at Eastern Nazarene College
March 29, Palm Sunday
April 5, Resurrection/Easter Sunday
April 26-28, Philadelphia District Assembly in Lancaster, PA 

Truth From God's Word
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast."
---Ephesians 2:8-9
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