Sunday Bulletin, Dec. 13, 2009

Jesus -

The Reason for the Season

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"Christmas Around the World"

presented by

Kids for the Lord Children's Church

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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

Something to think about...

Ecstasy and delight are essential to the believer's soul and they promote sanctification. We were not meant to live without spiritual exhilaration, and the Christian who goes for a long time without the experience of heart-warming will soon find himself tempted to have his emotions satisfied from earthly things and not, as he ought, from the Spirit of God.

The soul is so constituted that it craves fulfillment from things outside itself and will embrace earthly joys for satisfaction when it cannot reach spiritual ones. The believer is in spiritual danger if he allows himself to go for any length of time without tasting the love of Christ and savoring the felt comforts of a Savior's presence.

When Christ ceases to fill the heart with satisfaction, our souls will go in silent search of other lovers. By the enjoyment of the love of Christ in the heart of a believer, we mean an experience of the "love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us" (Rom. 5:5), because the Lord has made himself accessible to us in the means of grace, it is our duty and privilege to seek this experience from Him in these means till we are made the joyful partakers of it.

John Flavel (1630-1691)

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Diana Crosbie - Dec. 4

Crystal Henning - Dec. 10

Tom Colwell - Dec. 13

Barb Hammons - Dec. 18

Bill Woelk - Dec. 20

Donny Connell - Dec. 22

Bob McKee - Dec. 22

Jimmy Salewske - Dec. 28

Rob Roelofs - Dec. 29

Craig & Sandy McGlassion - Dec. 1

Houston & Betty James - Dec. 11

Sam & Chris Plaza - Dec. 19

Craig & Wendy James - Dec. 27

Don & Lynn Bolton - Dec. 28

Pastor Bill & Nancy - Dec. 28

Sunday Bulletin, Dec. 6, 2009

Communion with Pastor Bill Connell

&

Sermon by Chris Hardy

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Welcome Chris & Julia Hardy
We are delighted to have the Hardy's with us today, as they present both the Word of God, and their exciting new ministerial direction. Please pray for Chris and Julia as they transition their outreach to students who are hungry for the Gospel, and who don't even know it!
The World Outreach Committee will have a brief meeting with Chris and Julia after the service, in the Signs of Life room. Should you wish additional information on their ministry, please contact them at cwhardy@provide.net
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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 the pastor.
Thank you very much for your help.
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New Exterior Lighting
Thanks to the Property Committee for arranging new dusk-to-dawn exterior lighting outside the office area and just west of the entrance area of the church building.
We were told to let our little light shine!
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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.
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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 & Preschoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
-TeamKIDz for grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
-Adult Bible Study and Prayer Time, in the Main Auditorium
-Infant Nursery Upstairs
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Special Activities at G.B.C.

*Today, 6:00 pm
Discipleship Flock will meet,
continuing our study of the Gospel of John

*Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:00 pm
Monthly Elders Meeting

*Friday, Dec. 11, 6:30 pm
Annual Christmas Dinner
Today is the last day to sign up!

*Sunday, Dec. 13, 10:45 am
Children's Christmas Program

*Sunday, Dec. 20
Christmas Sermon by Pastor Bill

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Prayer Opportunities....
Family of the Week:
Don & Lynn Bolton & Family

Missionary of the Month
Joann Bowman, Director
The Christian Library

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