Sunday Bulletin, May 9, 2010

Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell

"The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids"

Matthew 25:1-13

Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day. According to http://www.conservapedia.com/:

"In the United States, Mother's Day is held on the second Sunday in May. Customs include churchgoing, presenting mothers with gifts or taking them out to dinner, and wearing carnations (brightly-colored for living mothers, white in memory of deceased mothers).

"It is the holiday on which the largest number of telephone calls are placed, the second most popular holiday dining out occasion, and the fifth highest consumer spending season: $11.43 billion in 2006. A 2006 survey showed that 85% of all consumers planned to celebrate Mother's Day, and to spend an average of $120. About 85% planned to buy greeting cards, 70$ flowers, 60% a meal at a restaurant, 30% clothing, 30% jewelry, and 30% gift certificates."

May the mothers of America apply the principles of the Scriptures to their difficult work, and lift up the Lord Jesus Christ!

Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Virginia Latimer

Missionary of the Month
Biblical Extension through Education
Jody & Linda Dillow

Regular Services at Grace Bible Church

*Every Sunday, 9:45 am:
Sunday School for all ages in the Fellowship Hall and 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:
-Adult Bible Study "Doctrines of Grace" taught by Kevin Godin,
followed by Prayer Meeting in the Fellowship Hall
-Infant Nursery Upstairs

Special Activities at Grace

*Tuesday, May 11, 7:00pm - Elders Meeting

*Sunday, May 16, 6:00pm:
Flock Meeting at the home of Bob & Camilla McKee, continuing our study of the Book of John. Facilitated by Tom Gabbert. All welcome.

*Thursday, May 20, bright & early:
Anderson High School Bar-B-Q Luncheon Outreach

*Saturday, May 22 - Spring Work Day

*Saturday, June 26: - Downriver Cruise Outreach

*July 19-13 - Vacation Bible School

*Sunday, July 25 - V.B.S. Finale & Annual Church Picnic

Happy Mother's Day!