Communion Service with Danny Toma
Welcome Visitors!
If you are a first-time visitor today, please know that we have been praying that you would come to worship with us. If you are also looking for a new church home, we would be pleased to tell you more about our church family. Please share your questions and comments with us. If there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable, please let us know.
Chronicles of NarniaThe third movie based on the C.S. Lewis books, The Chronicles of Narnia, comes to theatres nationally this Friday. The books are full of allusions to biblical truth, and worthy of consideration. Of course, how well the movie tells the story is yet to be seen.
"In Prince Caspian, Edmund tells us that Lucy sees Aslan (the Christ-like lion) more often than anyone else. As a result, it seems she has acquired many of his attributes: a caring and nurturing heart, an honest and brave spirit, and sometimes patience and wisdom beyond her years. This is evident in the excitement Lucy experiences in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader as she returns to Narnia. She looks forward to an adventure, especially one that hopefully involves Aslan.
"How much more could we be like Jesus if we had the faith and focus of Lucy...if we could look for him and his purposes in everything we do and be eager when adventures and trials come our way...if we could change our focus from the immediate discomfort and the anxiety of the unknown to being mindful and thankful for what preparation we have had, and so reveal what we truly treasure: Jesus. Living fully in the moment, looking for glimpses of God's hand in all things, rejoicing in his presence, we might find we struggle less, enjoy more, and become a bit more like him in the process. Are you willing, like Lucy, to be watchful for glimpses of God this week?"
(From The Soul of C.S. Lewis, by Wayne Martindale, Jerry Root and Linda Washington, page 61)
Remember Matthew 6:21: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Prayer OpportunitiesFamily of the Week
Huston & Betty James & Family
Missionary of the Month
Biblical Education through Extention - BEE
Regular Services at Grace Bible Church
Every Sunday, 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School for children and adults in the Fellowship Hall and the classrooms downstairs. The adults are currently being taught from 1 Samuel by Danny Toma, and the children are being taught by Wendy James.
Every Sunday, 10:45 a.m.
Kids for the Lord Children's Church (through grade six) meets downstairs; Adult Worship Service is in the main auditorium; infant nursery upstairs for the little ones.
Every Wednesday for the Kids, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
TeamKIDz meets in the Fellowship Hall for crafts, singing, games, and Bible study. Directed by Kelly McKee.
Every Wednesday for the Adults, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Bible study in the auditorium. Elder Kevin Godin is currently teaching a theological and biblical study, entitled "The Doctrines of Grace." The study is followed by a Prayer Meeting.
Special Activities at Grace
Today, 6:00 p.m. - Gospel of John Flock meets in the Fellowship Hall, lead by Tom Gabbert; a light meal will be provided.
Friday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. - Annual Christmas Banquet
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. - Elders Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 19, 10:45 a.m. - Children's Christmas Program
Sunday, Dec. 26, 10:45 a.m. - Christmas Sermon
Special Christmas Offering
A special offering for our annual Christmas Outreach will be taken today which is targeting helping three of our missionaries: Chris Hardy of Relational Life Ministries; Dan and Laurie Fuller of New Tribes Mission; and Daryl and Paula Ounanian of Christian Urban Outreach. Please prayerfully consider how you can contribute to this special offering.
Grace Bible Church On-Line
There are now four year's worth of sermons available at our church website: http://www.gracebiblesouthgate.org/. Also available on-line are our Wednesday evening Bible studies entitles "The Doctrines of Grace."
Our church blog, http://www.gracebiblesouthgate.blogspot.com/, created and maintained by Louise Moore, keeps us up-to-date with news, photography, and other blessings.
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