Sermon by Bill Connell II
"The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven"
Matthew 13:31-34
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Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker this morning is Bill Connell II, oldest son of our pastor and his wife. Bill, wife Kelly, and children Alex, Fisher and Kathryn, make their home in Van Buren Township. Bill is a deacon in his home church, Berean Baptist, in Livonia, and has been doing extensive study in the parables for some time.
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The Doctrines of Grace
At some point in our studies, all Christians must struggle with the concepts of God's perfect standard for our lives, and our relationship to Him as sinners. If salvation is by grace through faith alone, then what are we required to do, if anything? Why so some believe and others do not? What does the Bible mean when it speaks of election and predestination? How does the free will of humans relate to God's sovereign control and plan?
If you or someone you know is interested in, or struggling with these issues, we invite you to our Wednesday night class beginning March 17 at 6:30 pm. Under the direction of Kevin Godin, we will examine each of the major Christian positions on these and related issues, dealing with the Grace of God in saving us, and we will evaluate each of them, based upon a study of the biblical passages used to support them.
Recognizing that these can be confusing and controversial topics to study, we will examine them at a pace that allows for questions and input from the class. We sincerely hope you'll join us and that you'll invite others to this time of study.
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A Heartfelt Thank You!
One of our missionaries, Jody Dillow, has sent the following note of appreciation to a very gracious supporter of his ministry, Biblical Education through Extension (BEE).
"Dear Friend, Thank you so much for your sweet Christmas gift of $75.00. We bought something for each other and I took Linda out for dinner. Appreciate you! Jody"
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Regular Services at Grace Bible Church
*Every Sunday, 9:45 am:
-Sunday School for all ages in the Fellowship Hall & Classrooms
*Every Sunday, 10:45 am:
-Kids for the Lord Children's Church, Grades 1-6, Downstairs
-Adult Worship Service in the main auditorium
-Infant Nursery Upstairs
-Toddlers & Pre Schoolers Downstairs
*Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm:
-Team KIDz for grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
-Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, in the Signs of Life Room Upstairs
-Infant Nursery Upstairs
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Special Activities at G.B.C.
*Today, 9:45 am:
First meeting of New Members Class, taught by Wayne Sourbeck
10:45: Special Guest Speaker, Bill Connell II
3:00pm: Memorial Service for Peggy Clift
*Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm:
Elders Meeting
*Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 pm:
New Bible Class begins, "The Doctrines of Grace" with teacher Kevin Godin
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Prayer Opportunities
Family of the Week
Diana Crosbie
Missionary of the Month
Larry Hubbard - New Beginnings Prison Ministry
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