Sunday Bulletin, Feb. 21, 2010

Compassion - difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

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Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell:

"The Party Parables, Part 2 - The Indifferent Guests"

Luke 12:15-24

Our sermon today, found in Luke 14, comes from a collection of stories on a common theme that were taught by Jesus. Pastor Bill has titled this collection "The Party Parables".

Last week, we looked at the "Parable of the Arrogant Guest," also in Luke 14. That parable was essentially instruction from our Lord on the need to humble ourselves. Ultimately, everyone will be humbled. Either we choose to humble ourselves, and reap the benefits, or we will be humbled at some point against our will.

Today we are going to examine the "Parable of the Indifferent Guests." To listen to sermons on line, please go to our web site: http://www.gracebiblesouthgate.org/ and click on Recent Sermons.

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Annual Business Meeting - Today

The Constitution of Grace Bible Church requires that the term of an elder be three years, and as a result, three of our elders are scheduled to step down this month: Wayne Sourbeck, Everett Sollars and Craig McGlassion.

However, to better serve the congregation, the elders believe one elders term should be extended one year. As a result, a ballot will be presented at today's meeting that will read: "In compliance with Article 7l02 in the Grace Bible Church Constitution, the elders are requesting that the term of Craig McGlassion be extended by one year. Do you support this request?" Church members present will be asked to vote YES or NO.

This year's meeting will once again include a meal. The church will be providing the main dish of broasted chicken and the beverages. We are asking that each family bring a generous portion (enough to feed 8-10) of your choice of 2 of the following sides: Pasta, Potato, Vegetable or Dessert. If you have questions, please see Everett & Jacque Sollars.

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New Members Class

A membership class is being formed, to begin during the Sunday School hour on March 7. If you would like to find out more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill as soon as possible so materials can be prepared for you in advance. Thank you!

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Elder Meeting Update

Among other decisions made in the recent Elder meeting, it was decided that the church would procure several more portable tables for multi-purpose use.

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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:
-TeamKIDz for Grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
-Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, in the Signs of Life Room
-Infant Nursery Upstairs

Special Activities at G.B.C.

*Today, following Morning Worship
All Church Dinner, followed by the Annual Business Meeting. All are welcome!

*Sunday, Feb. 28, 6:00 pm:
Flock meets at the home of Pastor Bill & Nancy, with Tom Gabbert facilitating the study of the Gospel of John.

*Sunday, March 7
-9:45 am - First meeting of the New Members Class
-10:45 am - Communion with Elder Craig McGlassion and a Guest Speaker

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Carol Barry

Missionary of the Month
Dan & Laurie Fuller, New Tribes Mission

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A report on the Bible as seen through the eyes of a child ...

"In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness and some gas. The Bible says "The Lord thy God is one", but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said "Give me a light!" and someone did. Then God made the world. He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet."

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Sunday Bulletin, Feb. 14, 2010

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Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell
"The Party Parables, Part 1"
Luke 14

Our sermon today, found in Luke 14, comes from a collection of stories that were taught by Jesus.

We have been looking at a number of Jesus' stories in the last few weeks, seeking instruction for our lives today. The themes we have considered so far are:

1. The Hidden Treasure - we should dedicate ourselves to the most important thing in life: the Gospel.
2. The Samaritan - we should serve the very ones in life who are most challenging to serve.
3. The Widow & Unjust Judge - we should persevere in prayer, despite all.
4. The Friend at Midnight - we should be shamefully bold in asking God for those things He places on our hearts.
5. The Pharisee & Tax Gatherer - we should humble ourselves before God in prayer
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Annual Business Meeting - Feb. 21

The Constitution of Grace Bible Church requires that the term of an elder be three years;

and as a result, three of our elders are scheduled to step down this month:
Wayne Sourbeck, Everett Sollars and Craig McGlassion.

However, to better serve the congregation, the elders believe one elders term should
be extended one year. As a result, a ballot will be presented at next Sunday's meeting that will read: "In compliance with Article 7l02 in the Grace Bible Church Constitution, the elders are requesting that the term of Craig McGlassion be extended by one year. Do you support this request?" Church members present will be asked to vote YES or NO.

This year's meeting will once again include a meal. The church will be providing the main dish of broasted chicken and also the beverages. We are asking that each family bring a generous portion (enough to feed 8-10) of your choice of 2 of the following sides: Pasta, Potato, Vegetable or a Dessert. If you have any questions please see Jacque or Everett Sollars.

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New Members Class
A membership class is being formed, to begin during the Sunday School hour on March 7. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill a.s.a.p., so materials can be prepared in advance of this class. Thank you.

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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 & Pre Schoolers Downstairs

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Special Activities at G.B.C.

*Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7:00 pm:
Elders Meetings - rescheduled from last week
*Sunday, Feb. 21, following Morning Worship
All Church Dinner, followed by Annual Business Meeting.
All are welcome!
*Sunday, March 7:
-9:45 am - First meeting of the New Members Class
-10:45 am - Communion with Elder Craig McGlassion

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Kina Robinson

Missionary of the Month
Dan & Laurie Fuller
New Tribes Mission

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Southgate Right to Life

Southgate Right to Life has requested that a member of our congregation volunteer to represent Grace Bible Church at a monthly meeting. Our representative would then become a conduit of information from our church to S.R.T.L., and vice versa. If this responsibility appeals to you, or if you have questions, please speak to Pastor Bill about it. Thank you.

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Sunday Bulletin, Feb. 7, 2010

Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell

"The Ultimate Contrast"

Luke 18:9-14

Communion Service with Elder Rob Roelofs

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Annual Business Meeting, Sunday, Feb. 21

*Note date change*

In addition to reviewing the reports from 2009, and discussing the annual budget for 2010, there will be one ballot presented to members for a YES or NO response.

The ballot will read: "In compliance with Article 7.02 in the Grace Bible Church Constitution, the elders are requesting that the term of Craig McGlassion be extended by one year. Do you support this request?"

This year's meeting will once again include a meal. The church will be providing the main dish of broasted chicken and the beverages. We are asking that each family bring a generous portion (enough to feed 8-10) of your choice of 2 of the following sides: Pasta, Potato, Vegetable or Dessert. If you have any questions, please see Jacque or Everett Sollars.

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New Members Class

A member class is being formed, to begin this month. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill a.s.a.p.

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-Mickie Davis-

One of our senior saints, Mickie Davis, was received into glory on Friday, Jan. 29. Mickie had been a member of Grace Bible Church from the day it was founded, and was active for many years in many areas of church life. She was particularly fond of music, and sang in the choir for many years.

We will miss our sister until we see her again, even while we rejoice for her that she entered the joy of her Lord.

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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 & Pre-schoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm:

-Team KIDz for Grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall

-Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, held in the Signs of Life Room

-Infant Nursery Upstairs

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Special Activities at G.B.C.

*Today, 6:00 pm:
Flock Bible Study in the Gospel of John, led by Tom Gabbert,
at the home of Wayne & Linda Sourbeck.

*Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:00 pm:
Elders Meeting

*Sunday, Feb. 21
Annual Meeting & Church Dinner following Morning Worship
All are welcome!

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Dan & LaShawn Toma

Missionary of the Month
Dan & Laurie Fuller
New Tribes Mission

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New Church Directories

At long last our new directories are completed! Take your copy, located at the Welcome Table in the Foyer, as you leave today. Please take just one copy per family at time time. Thank you.

Nursery Schedule

Toddler & Pre School Nursery Schedule

Feb. 7 - Rachel Norman
Feb. 14 - Harmony King
Feb. 21 - Karen Roelofs
Feb. 28 - Beth Godin

March 7 - Nancy Connell
March 14 - Kelly McKee
March 21 - Rachel Norman
March 28 - Harmony King

April 4 - Karen Roelofs
April 11 - Beth Godin
April 18 - Nancy Connell
April 25 - Kelly McKee

February Birthdays & Anniversaries

Everett Sollars - Feb. 8

Clyde Moore - Feb. 20

Linda Gosline - Feb. 21

Travis Parrish - Feb. 28

Tom & Jan Royal - Feb. 7

Sunday Bulletin, January 31, 2010

Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell

"Bread at Midnight" - Luke 11:5-8

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Opportunities for Ministry

Are you a teacher, looking for an opportunity to work with kids? Or, would you rather someone else take the lead, while you work as an assistant? Do you play an instrument? Can you sing? If any of these opportunities appeals to you, we may have a place of service for you here at Grace Bible Church. Please contact the church office or talk with Pastor Bill.

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Annual Business Meeting - Feb. 14

In addition to reviewing the reports from 2009, and discussing the annual budget for 2010, there will be one ballot presented to members for a YES or NO response.

The ballot will read: "In compliance with Article 7.02 in the Grace Bible Church Constitution, the elders are requesting that the term of Craig McGlassion be extended by one year."

This year's meeting will once again include a meal. The church will be providing the main dish of broasted chicken and also the beverages. We are asking that each family bring a generous portion (enough to feed 8-10) of your choice of 2 of the following sides: pasta, potato, vegetable or dessert. If you have any questions, please see Jacque or Everett Sollars.

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New Members Class

A membership class is being formed, and will begin soon. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill a.s.a.p.

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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 & Pre-School Downstairs

Special Activities at G.B.C.

*Today is the deadline for Annual Reports to be turned in to the office

*Sunday, Feb. 14 - Annual Meeting & Church Dinner following

Morning Worship Service - Everyone is invited!

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Tom & Jan Royal & Family

Missionary of the Month
Bill & Harriet Bathman
Frontline Fellowship USA

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New Church Directories

At long last our new directories are completed! Take your copy, located at the Welcome Table in the Foyer, as you leave today. We're asking that you take just one copy per family at this time. Thank you!

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In Memory - Mickie Davis

Maude "Mickie" Davis

May 14, 1921 - January 29, 2010

Our beloved Sister in Christ is at Home with her Lord

Our condolences to her family. She was greatly loved & will be greatly missed.


"It Is Well With My Soul"

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain:It is well, with my soul,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:

If Jordan above me shall roll,

No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life

Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,

The sky, not the grave, is our goal;

Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!

Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

Horatio G. Spafford, 1873

Devotional

Nothing between my soul and my Savior,

Naught of this world’s delusive dream;

I have renounced all sinful pleasure;

Jesus is mine, there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, like worldly pleasure;

Habits of life, though harmless they seem;

Must not my heart from Him ever sever;

He is my all, there’s nothing between

Nothing between, like pride or station;

Self or friends shall not intervene;

Though it may cost me much tribulation,

I am resolved, there’s nothing between.

Nothing between, e’en many hard trials,

Though the whole world against me convene;

Watching with prayer and much self denial,

I’ll triumph at last, there’s nothing between.
-Charles Albert Tindley-

EVERYONE INFLUENCES SOMEONE. Paul warned the Philippians about the enemies of the cross in Phil. 3:18. We influence others, but who influences you? Beware of the wrong crowd, worldly values, peer pressure that leads us away from the Lord. May NOTHING ever come between you and your Savior.

Prayer requests:
That we would all heed the counsel of Paul and safeguard our relationship with the Lord.
That we would apply that to our marriages as well. May two become one in all ways with nothing between.
That we would apply that to our immediate families - protect your children from ungodly influences.
That our children at college and at their employments would be able to discern good and bad influences. We are to be lights in the world to point others to Christ. Satan would like nothing more than to extinguish that light.

Paul takes this warning very serious - He gave it in Phil 3:2 and now again in Phil 3:18 & 19. THEY are the ENEMIES OF THE CROSS. Paul wept as he issued the warning. Please heed it for your own well being.
God bless.

Vaya con dios.
John Scherdt

Repentance

"The weapon of repentance, through rejection of false beliefs and affirmation of godly truth, has changed thousands of lives. Repentance can liberate the mind and destroy speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God (2 Cor. 10:5). And it can help us discover the wondrous significance we have in Jesus Christ: We are deeply loved, completely forgiven, fully pleasing, totally acceptable, and complete in Him. Our journey is a joyous and challenging adventure with Christ".

Robert McGee

Sunday Bulletin, Jan. 24, 2010

Man's way leads to a hopeless end ...

God's way leads to endless hope.

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Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell

"Tenacity in Prayer"

Luke 18:1-8

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Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. It is the 37th anniversary of the horrendous and failed decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 22, 1973, in which women were legally allowed to have a child within them aborted.

We at Grace Bible Church believe that life is a first principle. We believe that God is the Author of life, and that to diminish human life, or to take it randomly, is a repudiation of His gift.

As a result of this conviction, we seek to diminish the number of abortions in the U.S.A., and in the world at large, by supporting pro-life political candidates, by supporting pro-life pregnancy agencies and crisis pregnancy centers, and by praying for the end of abortion.

We recognize that among the victims of abortion are women who allowed an abortion in their life, and deeply regret it. These dear women are to be loved, supported, and prayed for.
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Opportunities for Ministry

Are you a teacher, looking for an opportunity to work with kids? Or, would you rather someone else take the lead, while you work as an assistant? Do you play an instrument? Can you sing? If any of these opportunities appeals to you, we may have a place of service for you here at G.B.C. Please let us know.
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Annual Business Meeting
This year's meeting on February 14 will, once again, include a meal. The church will be providing the main dish of broasted chicken and also the beverages. We are asking that each family bring a generous portion (enough to feed 8-10) of your choice of 2 of the following sides: Pasta, Potato, Vegetable or Dessert. If you have any questions, please see Jacque or Everett Sollars.
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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 & Pre-Schoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm:
Team KIDz for grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, in the Signs of Life Room
Infant Nursery Upstairs
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Special Activities at Grace

*Sunday, Jan. 30, 6:00 pm:
The Gospel of John Flock Bible Study, led by Tom Gabbert, at the home of Wayne & Linda Sourbeck.

*Sunday, Jan. 30 - Deadline for Annual Reports to be turned in to the church office

*Sunday, Feb. 14
Annual Meeting after Morning Worship Service

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Rob & Karen Roelofs & Family

Missionary of the Month
Bill & Harriet Bathman
Frontline Fellowship USA
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New Members Class
A membership class is being formed, and will begin soon. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill a.s.a.p.
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New Church Directories
At long last our new directories are completed! Take your copy, located on the Welcome Table in the Foyer, as you leave today. We are asking that each family unit take no more than 2 copies at this time until all families have received their directories. Thank you!

Sunday Bulletin, Jan. 17, 2010

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Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell
"Go, Do Likewise"
Luke 10:25-37
Is it your habit to stop to render assistance to those in need? Or, do you make an assumption that the difficulties others are facing are deserved for some lack in their own life? When Jesus spoke of the selfless act of another man, he instructed His followers to "Go, do likewise!" The question is, "Do we?"

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Annual Meeting - February 14
The Scriptures present the qualifications for elders, and the Constitution of the Grace Bible Church stipulates the process for adding and rotating elders on our Board of Elders. As you know, Grace Bible Church has six lay elders currently serving, in addition to our pastor.

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

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New Members Class

A membership class is being formed and will begin soon. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill as soon as possible.

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Opportunities for Ministry

As you a teacher, looking for an opportunity to work with kids? Or, would you rather someone else take the lead, while you work as an assistant? Do you play an instrument? Can you sing? If any of these opportunities appeals to you, we may have a place of service for you here at G.B.C. Please let us know.

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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 & PreSchoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm:
-Team KIDz for Grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall
-Adult Bible Study, and Prayer Time, in the Signs of Life Room
-Infant Nursery Upstairs

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Special Activities at Grace

*Tonight, 6:00 pm"
Flock Meeting at the home of Bob & Camilla McKee.
Tom Gabbert, Facilitator

*Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:00 pm:
Special Elders Meeting

*Sunday, Jan. 24:
Sanctity of Human Life Service

*Sunday, Jan. 31:
Deadline for Annual Reports to be turned in to the church office

*Sunday, Feb. 14:
Annual Meeting

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Grace Langdon

Missionary of the Month
Bill & Harriet Bathman
Frontline Fellowship, USA

Something to think about...

"The doctrine of the atonement is very simple. It just consists in the substitution of Christ in the place of the sinner; Christ being treated as if he were the sinner and then the transgressor being treated as if he were the righteous one. It is a change of persons; Christ becomes the sinner; He stands in the sinner's place, the sinner becomes righteous; he stands in Christ's place, and is numbered with the righteous ones. Christ has no sin of His own, but he takes human guilt and is punished for human folly. We have no righteousness of our own, but we take the Divine righteousness; we are rewarded for it and stand accepted before God as though that righteousness had been worked out by ourselves."

-Charles Spurgeon, The Kings Highway-

Sunday Bulletin, Jan. 10, 2010

Is God your co-pilot?

If so, you'd better switch seats!

Sermon by Pastor Bill Connell

"A Treasure Revealed"

Matthew 13:44

From an early Jewish writing: "Wealth and wages make life sweet,

but better than either is finding a treasure" (Sirach 40:18).

How would you respond if a treasure of great value were revealed to you?

To listen to today's sermon, go to

http://www.gracebiblesouthgate.org/ and click on Recent Sermons

Annual Meeting - Feb. 14

The Scriptures present the qualifications for elders, and the Constitution of the Grace Bible Church stipulates the process for adding and rotating elders on our Board of Elders. As you know, Grace Bible Church has six lay elders currently serving, in addition to our pastor.

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

New Members Class

A membership class is being formed, which will begin soon. If you would like to find out much more about what we believe and how our church functions, please contact Wayne Sourbeck or Pastor Bill as soon as possible.

Operation Christmas Child, 2009
Camilla reports that our Operation Christmas Child gifts this year were received by children in Panama, Gabon, Zambia, and Madagascar. Please continue to pray for the impact of the Gospel on these young lives.

Opportunities for Ministry
Are you a teacher, looking for an opportunity to work with children? Or, would you rather someone else take the lead, while you work as an assistant? Do you play an instrument? Can you sing? If any of these opportunities appeals to you, we may have a place of service for you here at G.B.C. Please let us know by talking with Pastor Bill, one of our Elders, or call the church office.

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 & Preschoolers Downstairs

Special Activities at Grace ...
*Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:00 pm
Elders Meeting

*Sunday, Jan. 17, 6:00 pm
Discipleship Flock led by Tom Gabbert at the home of
Bob & Camilla McKee.

*Sunday, Jan. 24
Sanctity of Human Life Service

*Sunday, Feb. 14
Annual Meeting - Deadline for Ministry Reports is Jan. 31

Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Verda Hedden

Missionary of the Month
Bill & Harriet Bathman
Frontline Fellowship USA

Something to think about....

"God cares most - not about making us comfortable - but about teaching us to hate our sins, grow up spiritually, and love Him. To do this, He gives us salvation's benefits only gradually, sometimes painfully gradually. In other words, He lets us continue to feel much of sin's sting while we're headed for heaven...where at last, every sorrow we taste will one day day prove to be the best possible thing that could have happened."

Joni Eareckson Tada & Steve Estes, When God Weeps

Church Bulletin, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010

Sermon and Communion Service with Elder Kevin Godin

Exodus 12:1-11

"This Month Shall be the Beginning of Months for You"

To listen to this sermon, go to

http://www.gracebiblesouthgate.org/ and click on Recent Sermons

Thank You from the Connells....

Pastor Bill, Nancy and the family are grateful to the church for

your kindness to us at all times. Thank you especially for your

demonstration of love to us this Christmas.

Annual Church Business Meeting - Feb. 14

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 has six lay elders currently serving, in addition to our pastor.

An excerpt from the Church Constitution has been posted at the top

of the steps (by the entrance to the auditorium) and on the Bulletin

Board outside Pastor's office, that summarizes the Qualifications of

an Elder, the Size and Term of the Board of Elders, and the Election

of Elders. In keeping with the Constitution, nominations for elder are

open for the next three weeks. Please review this information.

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

Special Activities at Grace ...

*Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:00 pm
Elders Meeting

*Sunday, Jan. 24
Sanctity of Human Life Service

*Sunday, Feb. 14
Annual Church Business Meeting after Morning Worship

Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Eric & Kelly McKee & Family

Missionary of the Month
Bill & Harriet Bathman
Frontline Fellowship, USA

"We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us;
we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be"
C.S. Lewis, Letters of C.S. Lewis

May your new year and mine be overflowing with gutsy humility,
trust despite our deepest pain, and decisive action
in the face of strong adversity.

January, 2010 Birthdays & Anniversaries

LaShawn Toma - Jan. 3
Harmony King - Jan. 6
David Emerton - Jan. 6

Lara Peer - Jan. 8

Dean Royal - Jan. 8
Tom Gabbert - Jan. 10
Kaitlynn Carruba - Jan. 11
Eric McKee - Jan. 12

Joel Ashby - Jan. 13
Marissa McGlassion - Jan. 13
Ken Kvasys - Jan. 15

Rachel Norman - Jan. 16
Nicole Thompson - Jan. 18

Tom Royal - Jan. 22
Don Bolton - Jan. 26

Wayne & Linda Sourbeck - Jan. 30

Nursery Schedule

Jan. & Feb. Toddler Nursery Schedule

Jan. 3 - Harmony King

Jan. 10 - Karen Roelofs

Jan. 17 - Beth Godin

Jan. 24 - Nancy Connell

Jan. 31 - Kelly McKee

Feb. 7 - Rachel Norman

Feb. 14 - Harmony King

Feb. 21 - Karen Roelofs

Feb. 28 - Beth Godin

Sunday Bulletin, Dec. 27, 2009

Sermon by Pastor Bill

"If You Knew the Gift of God"

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2009 Christmas Outreach Report

We are pleased to announce that your total giving toward the Christmas

Benevolence Offering was sufficient that we were able to bless

five families for Thanksgiving and five families for Christmas.

We praise God for His use of us in blessing others.

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Happy New Year to All

May our prayer be that:

In our Home...

We encourage one another,

We build one another up,

We are at peace with each other,

We seek to do good,

We rejoice,

We give thanks,

We pray constantly,

In our Home.

adapted from 1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18

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If CHRISTmas had never come

there would be no hope for us!

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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 & Pre-schoolers Downstairs

*Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 pm:
-Team KIDz for grades 1-6 in the Fellowship Hall (not this week!)
-Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, in the Main Auditorium
-Infant Nursery Upstairs

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Special Activities at Grace

*Wednesday, Dec. 30
No Team KIDz Program

*Sunday, Jan. 3
Communion Service
Kevin Godin Preaching

*Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:00 pm
Elders Meeting

*Sunday, Jan. 24
Sanctity of Human Life Service

*Sunday, Feb. 14
Annual Church Business Meeting

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Prayer Opportunities

Family of the Week
Tom & Wanda Gabbert & Family

Missionary of the Month
Joann Bowman
The Christian Library

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Thoughts to meditate on ...
Hark the Herald Angels Sing

words by David Phelps

The sun went down like any other day.

But unaware, the world just slipped away.

It was a silent night to many, some heard

but didn't care.

Oh, but to those who had been waiting the

noise was everywhere.

Hark, the herald angels sing.
Glory, glory unto the newborn king ...

The melody was carried by the wind.

No need to fear, peace and goodwill to men.

It echoed off the mountains and filled the valleys low.

A good news celebration that everyone will know.

Hark, the herald angels sing.
Glory, glory unto the newborn king...

Spread the joy across the land.

Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Come and worship and adore.
He will reign forevermore!
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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.