Welcome to Grace Baptist Church March 29, 2015 Mr. Mrs. __ AM In an effort not to interrupt the work of the Holy Spirit during the worship service, please silence all pagers and cell phones. Unless an emergency arises, please do not leave the Sanctuary until the invitation has concluded Thank you for your consideration! __ PM Ms. Welcome to . Name____________________________ We’re So Glad You’re Here! How to Join Grace Baptist Church Address __________________________ At the end of the Worship Service, we will sing a hymn of decision. During this time, you are invited to walk to the front of the Church in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit that you sense in your heart or mind. Our Pastor and a counselor will be at the front to talk with you about your decision. City______________________________ State ______________ Zip ___________ Email ____________________________ One of the decisions you may wish to make is to become a member of Grace Baptist Church. You may do so by telling the Pastor or Staff Member one of the following: Marital Status: __Married __Single __ Single Again Phone ___________________________ Are you a member of a Church? __yes __no What Church? __________________________ City & State: ____________________________ What grade/age does your family represent? Infants-2yrs. 3-4yrs. 1st-5th grade 6th-8th grade 9 -12 grade College th th 5-6yrs. Do you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven when you die? __yes ___no ___not sure I would like: ___Information about Grace ___To receive today’s Sermon on CD (please pick up your CD in the Fellowship Hall) (Sermons are also available on www.gbce.net) ___To participate in a Bible Study ___A phone call or visit ___To know Jesus ___Other_______________________________ Decisions made today: ____Prayed to receive Christ as Lord & Savior ____Recommit my life to Christ ____I desire Believer’s Baptism ____Would like to join Grace Baptist ____Other______________________________ I am a guest of __________________________ I want to trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, but don’t understand how. I need someone to help me. I have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and desire New Testament baptism. I have previously received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Church I joined did not practice New Testament baptism, so I want to be baptized and join Grace Baptist Church. I am a member of another Baptist Church and want to join Grace Baptist on a promise of letter from that Church. I have previously received Christ and was baptized into a Church by New Testament baptism, however, the record of my Church membership is unavailable, or I have been a member of another denomination and wish to return to a Baptist Church. If none of the above are an expression of your desire, you may schedule an appointment with Pastor Hilley or a Staff Member by calling the Church Office at 706-868-9729. Pastor & Ministerial Staff Contact Information 706-868-9729 Pastor Minister of Students 4945 Hardy McManus Rd Evans, GA 30809 www.gbce.net Bill Hilley wfhilley@gbce.net Bryan Carter bcarter@gbce.net Minister of Music Brent Odom bodom@gbce.net Minister of Education and Missions Children’s Ministry Director Mark Otstot motstot@gbce.net Tricia Mason triciamason@gbce.net Preschool Ministry Director Lisa Wamack lwamack@gbce.net From Your Pastor March 29, 2015 Dear Grace Family and Friends, I'm writing well in advance of today as Leila and I have been at the Timothy Barnabas Pastor's Conference this week. It's one of the highlights of our year. It's a great time of encouragement. Pastor Johnny Hunt leads the Conference, and his passion is encouraging Pastors. I've been guilty of underestimating the value of encouragement throughout most of my adult life. Having now faced quite a few struggles in life and ministry, I have found that few things are as meaningful. Knowing that someone cares is important. Knowing that those who care also "believe in you" is icing on the cake. How much might Jesus have been encouraged during those final hours of His earthly life if His disciples had been there for Him? I realize He wasn't surprised by the events that unfolded. He had known from eternity past exactly what would transpire and was "up to the task." Yet His humanity no doubt craved "moral support," and there was none. We can't do a thing about that. But we can be a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear to those in our circle of friends and sphere of influence. Many in the Grace Baptist family are facing great hardships and trials. Do we really care? And while I think most can honestly say, "We do," it's easy to stay so bogged down in our personal struggles that we do nothing about it. It takes a huge step of faith to give our cares over to The Lord so that we can be used to care for others. But we're called to be like Jesus and that's exactly what He did. We can't fix the impossible circumstances our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing but we can come along side and help to bear their burden. We just need to make ourselves available. Will we? If so, we may change someone's life forever without ever realizing it. But without a doubt, we will make their load easier to carry. And that's worth the effort; don't you think? I love you and am honored to be your Pastor. God Bless You! Changing our world by loving God & loving each other! Week at a Glance Sunday - March 29 Prayer Time......................................................................................... 7:45 am F.I.S.H. Market Coffee Shoppe ....................................................8:15 am 1st Morning Worship Service ..................................................9:00 am 1st Hour Sunday School/Bible Study.....................................9:00 am 2nd Morning Worship Service ..............................................10:30 am 2nd Hour Sunday School/Bible Study ................................10:30 am K-Church ............................................................................................10:30 am Kids Alive! ..........................................................................................10:30 am Preschool & Children’s Choir .....................................................6:00 pm This Hope in concert.......................................................................6:00 pm Monday - March 30 Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am Trail Life Meeting ..............................................................................7:00 pm Pick Up Basketball ...........................................................................7:00 pm Tuesday - March 31 Ladies Morning Bible Study ......................................................... 9:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am Wednesday - April 1 Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ......................................6:00 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am Youth Café/Games .........................................................................5:30 pm Financial Peace Class .....................................................................6:00 pm Children’s Programs.......................................................................6:30 pm Bible Studies .......................................................................................6:30 pm Adult Choir ........................................................................................... 7:45 pm Kids Alive! Rehearsals ....................................................................7:45 pm Thursday - April 2 Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am Friday - April 3 Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am Celebrate Recovery .........................................................................7:00 pm Saturday - April 4 No Activities Lawn Maintenance Crew Schedule Crew 1 April 5 Crew 2 April 12 Jim Rosier Robert O’Neal Billy Works Adam Smelts Bryan McGowan Kyle Fulcher Steven James Jonathan Annis Eric Crossan DEBT REDUCTION REPORT FOR MARCH 22ND WEEK’S GIVING GOAL-TO-DATE GIVING (80K) $ 1,963.50 $ 40,472.73 YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING LOAN BALANCE $ 40,472.73 $ 375,461.43 Give online at www.gbce.net FINANCIAL REPORT WEEK’S GIVING MONTH-TO-DATE GIVING MARCH 22ND $ 26,259.28 FOR MONTH-TO-DATE BUDGET $ 120,579.82 $ 101,384.60 YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET $ 314,731.95 $ 304,153.85 * John Marzano 706-836-7073 Mike Felz 706-831-0939 Chris Doughtie 706-831-8370 Chris Lane 706-421-7533 Ron Cawthon Jim Ford Songcha Kazen Janis Pryor Bob & Ann Stoutjesdyk Donna Duke Edward C. Smith Jerry Vaughn Mary Martha Howell Donna Farkas *Team Captain Bob Corbin Josh Crockett Fathy ElLaissi * Jim Ford Bob Halliday Donald Newman John Powell Jack Thomas Christopher Doughtie Robert O’Neal Ann Kerley Brooks Ford Tawny Eley Kristen Davis Patty Limon Paige Lozano Matt Moschera Teena Ridlehoover Leila Hilley Ashlee Odom Adam Smelts Ann Kerley Brooks Ford Tawny Eley Kristen Davis Patty Limon Paige Lozano Matt Moschera Teena Ridlehoover David Dickenson Tim Gass Kyle Howell * David King Doug Massey Connie Clifford Teena Ridlehoover Mindy Pritchard Kerri King Sara Cellon Blair Cellon Virginia Smelts Sara Cellon Lynn Judson Don Sutherland Connie Clifford Teena Ridlehoover Mindy Pritchard Kerri King Sara Cellon Blair Cellon Virginia Smelts Attention Ladies! Live Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer here at GBCE. (Ages 16 and up) April 25, 2015 10am - 5:30pm Cost is $20 which will include your ticket, lunch, snacks and conference materials. Complementary tickets are available for you to bring your Unchurched friend. Register in the foyer today or online at www.gbce.net/event-registration. Deadline is April 12th! Call the Church Office for more information. Men’s Wild Game Night Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24th! Great food and fellowship! Contact Mickey Reville for details. Mother’s Day Baby Dedication If you would like to have your child dedicated on Mother’s Day, please sign up in the Preschool Hall or contact the Church Office at 706-868-9729. “Friend Ship” Summer Program We are now accepting registrations for Summer 2016! The Program runs from May 26th through July 16th for children two years to completed K5! Forms are located at the Preschool Welcome Desk and online at www.gbce.net/weekday-preschool Contact Lisa Wamack at weekday@gbce.net for more details! Spring Fellowship Inflatables We need you! Sign up today. Wednesday Night Suppers Our Wednesday meal time will start back again beginning this fall. If you would be interested in helping, please contact Kim Jones at 706-305-3545 or email her at teamjones2415@gmail.com. Bridal Shower for April Sganga Thursday, April 30th at 6:30pm at the home of Rachel Carter. April is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Contact Rachel Carter for more information at 706-933-7436. A dinner of hotdogs, chips and drinks will be served at 6:00pm. We ask that you bring cookies, brownies or cupcakes to share. Candy Collection bins are available in the Fellowship Hall for donations of wrapped candy for the Children’s Egg Hunts. 5:00pm - Team sign-ups are posted at the Welcome Desk and Fellowship Hall. 6:30pm - Walkers to 3yr olds (grassy area between playgrounds) 6:45pm - 4 & 5yr olds (front lawn under the flag pole) 6:30pm - 1st & 2nd Grade Egg Hunt (Meet in the Gym) 7:00pm - 3rd thru 5th Scavenger Hunt (Meet in the Church Foyer) Back to Basics 101 Join us beginning this morning at 10:30AM in room 201 for Family 101: Back to the Basics to help us bring back a Biblical focus to our lives. The nine sessions will take us step-by-step through the key New Testament passages on how to live out the "one another" verses in family life. Contact Mark Otstot for more details. Care Pregnancy Center annual Walk-for-Life. Saturday, May 2nd Registration 9:00 am - Walk 9:30 am 9th Street Plaza River Walk Theme:“The Difference is Life Making a difference one life at a time.” All funds raised will be used to support a practical response to abortion. Services proved by the Center are free. Contact Martha Nalley 706-364-4693 6:30pm - 8:00pm (Soccer Field) If you are available to help with any of the following activities, sign up here! You can also sign up in the Fellowship Hall. Preschool Inflatables __________________ #_________ Graded Activities (1st - 5th Grade) __________________ #_________ Inflatables for Graded Students and up __________________ #_________ Please call the Church Office at 706-868-9729 for more information!
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