Mary, did you know?

Mary did you know that your baby boy

will one day walk on water?

Mary did you know that your baby boy

will save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy

has come to make you new?

This child that you've delivered,

will soon deliver you.

Mary did you know that your baby boy

will give sight to a blind man?

Mary did you know that your baby boy

will calm a storm with his hand?

Did you know that your baby boy

has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby,

you have kissed the face of God.

The blind will see, the deaf will hear

and the dead will live again.

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak,

the praises of the Lamb.

Mary did you know that your baby boy

is Lord of all creation?

Mary did you know that your baby boy

will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy

is heaven's perfect Lamb?

This sleeping child you're holding

is the great I Am.

Church Bulletin, Dec. 20., 2009

Jesus

The Reason for the Season

"A Christmas Visit from the Old Shepherd"
What would it be like to have a visitor in church today, who has come
from the Judean hillsides the night of the birth of Jesus Christ?

What memories would this old shepherd have?

What lessons has he learned?

What message does he have for us today?

Merry Christmas

Although Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol' did not make a clear
presentation of the redeeming Gospel, it did a wonderful job in
demonstrating the depravity of man. Our favorite Christmas story,

in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2, enlightens us to the redeeming work

of God in this dark world.

Merry Christmas. God bless us everyone!

2009 Christmas Outreach

Today is the last day the World Outreach Committee requests your
participation in the special 2009 Christmas outreach.

This year, in response to the difficulties many are facing,

the W.O.C. is collecting funds to specifically relieve the material needs
of several families in our extended church congregation.

Please enclose your special benevolence gift in an envelope separate

from your regular giving, marked CHRISTMAS, and with your

identification so that it will be counted in your annual giving summary

for tax purposes.

Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week:
Craig & Sandy McGlassion & Family

Missionary of the Month:
Joann Bowman, The Christian Library

Church Office Access

Please be aware that the church office
is now being locked on a regular basis. If you need access, please
come when the church office is open on Wednesday or Friday,
or make arrangements with Sandra, Pastor, or a member of
the property committee.


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 Church, Grades 1-6 Downstairs
Adult Worship Service in the main auditorium
Infant Nursery Upstairs
Toddlers & Preschoolers Downstairs



*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm:
Team KIDz for Grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, in the main auditorium
Infant Nursery Upstairs



Special Activities at Grace...

Wednesdays, Dec. 23 & Dec. 30:
No Team KIDz Program

A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson

Loving Father,

help us remember the birth of Jesus

that we may share in the song of the angels,

the gladness of the shepherds,

and worship of the wise men.

May the Christmas morning make us happy

to be Thy children, and Christmas evening

bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,

forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake.

Amen.

Sunday Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2009

Jesus -

The Reason for the Season

....................

"Christmas Around the World"

presented by

Kids for the Lord Children's Church

....................

2009 Christmas Outreach

The World Outreach Committee requests your participation in a special

Christmas outreach, as you are able, over the next two Sundays.

This year, in response to the difficulties many are facing, the W.O.C.

is collecting funds to specifically relieve the material needs

of several families in our extended church congregation.

Please enclose your special benevolence gift in an envelope

separate from your regular giving, marked CHRISTMAS,

and with your identification so that it will be counted in

your annual giving summary for tax purposes.

Should you have any questions, please speak to Joel Ashby,

any other member of the World Outreach Committee, or Pastor Bill.
Thank you for helping us help others.

2009 Christmas Decor

Thanks to all those who have been decorating our church for the season

of celebrating our Lord's birth. The new Christmas tree and other items

make our place of worship even more enjoyable!

Church Office Access
Please be aware that the church office is now being locked on a regular
basis. If you need access, please come when the office is open on
Wednesday or Friday; or make arrangements with Sandra, Pastor or a
member of the Property Committee.

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 & Preschoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
TeamKIDz for Grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting in Main Auditorium
Infant Nursery Upstairs

Special Activities at Grace

*Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:00 pm
Monthly Elders Meeting Rescheduled

*Sunday, Dec. 20
Special visit from "The Old Shepherd"

*Wednesdays, Dec. 23 & 30
No TeamKIDz Program



2009 Christmas Dinner
Special Thanks to all those who made our annual Christmas Dinner
a success this past Friday evening. Thank you, Jacque & Everett,
for your expertise in giving it direction,
and putting a beautiful evening together for us!

Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Huston & Betty James & Family

Missionary of the Month
Joann Bowman
The Christian Library

Christmas Dinner, 2009

Annual Grace Bible Church Christmas Dinner

Dec. 11, 2009

Christmas Around the World Children's Play

"Christmas Around the World"

performed by

Grace Bible Church - Kids for the Lord Children's Church

Cast of Characters:

Robert Smith, Reporter - Houston James

Sarah Riley - Stephanie Moore

Her children - Onisha Dale & Riley McKee

Robin Fields, Overseas Reporter - Erica Moore

Barbara Hastings
Her children - Lara Peer, Abby Godin, Devon

Shoebox Representative - Zachary Godin

Angels - Elizabeth James, Jessica, Kaitlyn Carruba, Soukeyna Dale

Shepards - Dean Royl, Madison McKee, Bobby Norman

Animals - Zachary Godin, Sarah Plaza, Lana Plaza, Jake Peer

Special Thanks to:
Marissa McGlassion & Wendy James, Asst. Directors
Narrator: Craig McGlassion

Props: Wayne Sourbeck, Everett Sollars & Bill Wilkins

Sound: Eric McKee