Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Special Presentation by Daryl Ounanian

and Westside Christian Academy Students

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Welcome Visitors!

If you are a visitor today, looking for a new church home, we would be delighted to tell you more about our congregation. Please share your questions and comments with us. If there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable, please let us know. Thank you.

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Welcome Daryl Ounanian

and Westside Christian Academy

Daryl and Paula Ounanian have been supported as missionaries by our church for many, many years. The focus of their outreach is through the Westside Christian Academy, located at 9540 Bramell, Detroit, MI 48239. This non-denominational school reaches into the heart of Detroit with a strong curriculum and a firm Christian perspective for life. We are delighted for them to be with us today. Please share with us in a special love offering for this ministry at the end of the service this morning.

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Who Is Jesus?

The Messiah - The Prince of Peace - The Word made man - Savior and Lord - The King of Kings - The Lion of Judah - The Lamb of God

When Christians answer the question "Who is Jesus Christ?" they build their answer on the Bible - on things He said about Himself, on prophecies from the Old Testament that foretold His coming, and the doctrines laid out about Jesus Christ and His Church through the rest of the New Testament...The love that Jesus offers comes in the form of a "personal relationship" with Him. The gospel of Jesus is literally "good news," so enjoy exploring the miracle and wonder of what the God of all creation did for you through His Son....

Jesus Christ said He is the one and only way to God

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me" (John 14:6). It's also interesting to note that Jesus did not call himself the destination, but the way, indicating that while salvation is immediate for the confessed and forgiven sinner, our Christian walk is a journey."

*excerpt taken from Discovering Jesus Christ at crosswalk.com

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Regular Services at Grace Bible Church

Every Sunday, 9:45 am:
Sunday School for children and adults in the Fellowship Hall and classrooms downstairs.

Every Sunday, 10:45 am:
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 pm:
TeamKIDz meets for crafts, singing, games and Bible study.

Every Wednesday for the Adults, 6:30-8:00 pm:
A theological and biblical study in the Signs of Life Room entitled "The Doctrines of Grace" followed by Prayer Meeting.

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Special Activities at Grace

Tuesday, Jan. 11,7:00 pm: Elders Meeting
Sunday, Jan. 16, 6:00 pm: Flock Bible Study
Sunday, Jan. 23: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 30: Deadline for Annual Reports & Flock Bible Study
Sunday, Feb. 13: Annual Church Business Meeting & Luncheon
Fri. & Sat., May 13 & 14: Fellowship in the Gospel Men's Conference at Berean Baptist Church, Livonia. Visit www.FG11.org for more information.

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Annual Meeting, February 13

The Scriptures present the qualifications for elders, and the Constitution of Grace Bible Church stipulates the process for adding and rotating elders on our Board of Elders. As you know, Grace Bible Church currently has four lay elders serving, in addition to our pastor. Three of these elders - Craig McGlassion, Bob McKee, and Rob Roelofs - are required to rotate off at this time. A minimum of two elders need to be added at this year's Annual Meeting.

In keeping with the Church Constitution, an excerpt of the document has been posted at the top of the steps (by the entrance to the auditorium) and on the Bulletin Board outside the pastor's office. This document summarizes The Qualifications of an Elder, The Size and Term of the Board of Elders, and the Election of Elders. Nominations for elder are open for the next three weeks. Please review this information.

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Eric & Kelly McKee & Family

Missionary of the Month
Signs of Life Christian Crisis Pregnancy Agency

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