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Welcome to Grace Baptist Church
April 19, 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
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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
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Phone ___________________________
Are you a member of a Church? __yes __no
What Church? __________________________
City & State: ____________________________
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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 __________________________
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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
April 19, 2015
My Dearest Church Family and Friends,
A little over a year ago our phone rang. On the other end was a doctor who
told us he needed to see us as soon as possible. That day we embarked on a
journey that led down a road that began with shock and then continued on
with elements of distress, strength, bravery, tears, and very often of hope.
When this expedition started I immediately found myself in a position that
was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable. After all, I have been called by God
to be a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. My DNA is to minister. This
was different, the roles were reversing. You began offering us help of any, and
every, kind. You offered to drive us, to cut the yard, clean our house, and
especially to pray. Then the meals started. At first we were able to keep up
with the ‘Thank You’ cards and tried our best to send them diligently. As
things digressed physically, your ministry increased exponentially. Soon we
were overwhelmed by your outpouring of love. I have had the opportunity to
tell other friends and family just a few of the things you have done for us. To a
person, they have been utterly astounded at the heart and faithfulness you
have shown to our family during this time. I am embarrassed that I wasn’t
able to catalog all that you have done for us for these many months. I
wish that I had so that I could look at each of you face to face to thank you
personally. Please forgive me in this. As a member of Grace I want you to
know that as a church family you all have been Jesus to Stephanie, to my
boys and to me. Please take that to heart. I can think of no higher compliment
to give. As a pastor, I have never been more proud of a congregation of
believers than I am of you. That is because on the day of that phone call, WE
embarked on that journey. WE traveled that road together; all of you, as a
family, with all of us. Words cannot express the enormity of my gratitude.
Our journey concluded this month in heartbreak. Please know that it did not
end in disaster. I love you all and I am humbled and honored to be a minister
at Grace.
Brother Mark
Changing our world by loving God & loving each other!
Week at a Glance
Sunday - April 19
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
Adult Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting .............................. 5:00 pm
Preschool & Children’s Choir .....................................................6:00 pm
Evening Service..................................................................................6:00 pm
Monday - April 20
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Trail Life Meeting ..............................................................................7:00 pm
Pick Up Basketball ...........................................................................7:00 pm
Tuesday - April 21
Ladies Morning Bible Study ......................................................... 9:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Elder’s Meeting..................................................................................6:30 am
Wednesday - April 22
Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ......................................6:00 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Youth Café/Games .........................................................................5:30 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 23
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Friday - April 24
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Men’s Wild Game Dinner ............................................................. 6:30 pm
Celebrate Recovery .........................................................................7:00 pm
Saturday - April 25
Priscilla Shirer Simulcast .......................................................... 10:00 am
Lawn Maintenance Crew Schedule
Crew 4 April 26
Crew 1 May 3
Eddie LeBlanc
Andy Farkas
Chris Steele
Eric Clark
Andy Maloney
Jim Rosier
Robert O’Neal
Billy Works
Adam Smelts
* Troy McGahee
706-399-5495
Rick Stringfield
706-414-6686
Greg Mason
706-825-9459
Greg Rowland
706-421-4366
Raymond Young
706-860-4844
Teresa Damron
Bob & Gerry Corbin
Shaun & Sharon
Kobert
Linda Burleson
Beverly Saturday
Lane Cook
*Team Captain
Bob Corbin
Tommy Daniels
Jake Dressel
Mike Troxel
Donald Newman
Mickey Reville
Jim Rosier *
Chris Stevens
Bernard Axton
Gerald Robinson
Alisa Taylor
Donna Beverly
Brooke Steele
Corey Ferrando
Darlene Harrison
Jane Wilkins-Jones
Shannon Lariscy
Shea Stevens
Nicole Rzasa
Christa Rowland
Leila Hilley
John Brittain
Michelle Young
DEBT REDUCTION REPORT FOR APRIL 12TH
WEEK’S GIVING
GOAL-TO-DATE GIVING (80K)
$ 5,150.28
$ 55,319.51
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
LOAN BALANCE
$ 55,319.51
$ 305,300.74
FINANCIAL REPORT
WEEK’S GIVING
MONTH-TO-DATE GIVING
APRIL 12TH
$ 22,054.15
FOR
MONTH-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 56,033.65
$ 50,592.30
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 398,803.00
$ 380,192.31
Chris Figgins
Jeff Corbin
Terri Thomas
Carlye Pankey
Nicole Rushin
Angie/Chris Holland
Brandi Bodie
Teddi Lynce
Holly Barnes
Bill Davis
Nancy/Dale Jones
Rachel Carter
Bernard Axton
* David Dickenson
David King
Eddie LeBlanc
Josh Olson
Men’s Wild Game Night
Friday, April 24th at 6:30pm
Join us for great food and fellowship!
Special Guest Speaker, Jack Hook
will share a great testimony. There is no
cost but you must sign up in your
Sunday School Class or the Fellowship
Hall. Be sure to Bring A Friend!
Contact Josh Olson, Mickey Reville or
Rick Stringfield for details.
Young Single Adults New Bible Study
Begins May 13 at 6:30pm in the Admin
Building Conference Room
The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler
This study looks at God’s Design for
Love, Marriage, Sex and Redemption.
See Cynthia King or Chris Lane for details.
Bridal Shower for
April Sganga
Ashley Walden
Sandra Brown
Melissa Olson
Kara Key
Shana Munro
Brandy Chauvin
Virginia Smelts
Nicole Rushin
Don Sutherland
Kristine McGahee
Sharon Bell
Linda Barber
Donna Farkas
Adryan Usry
Rachel Carter
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.
- New Members Class Begins Wednesday, April 29th
at 6:30pm in room 203
For anyone interested in getting to
know our Pastor or wanting more
information about Grace. Taught by
Pastor Bill & Leila Hilley.
Camp Longridge Parent Meeting
Sunday, April 26 at 4:30pm in the
Children’s Suite. Contact
Tricia Mason at 706-868-9729 or
triciamason@gbce.net for details.
Mother’s Day Baby Dedication
Care Pregnancy Center
Mother’s Day, May 10th
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.”
Services provided by the Center are
free. For more information see the
Fellowship Hall bulletin board or
contact Martha Nalley at
706-364-4693 to make a pledge.
We would like to honor our Mothers
& dedicate our Grace babies at the
beginning of the Morning Worship Services.
Save the Dates!
Basketball & Cheer Camps
Cheer Summer Camp, July 13-16,
completed K5-6th grades
Contact Trisha Burks at
706-294-0009 for details.
Deadline to sign up for your child’s Bible
to be engraved is April 26th.
We would like to have a baby picture and a
family picture to share on the overhead
during the ceremony. Please email your
pictures to peggydaniels@gbce.net or bring
them to the Office no later than May 3rd.
Parents, with their babies who are to be
dedicated, should plan to arrive in the
Sanctuary 10 minutes before Service time.
Please sit in the front pew on
the right-hand side as you face the altar.
If you have questions, please call the
Church Office at 706-868-9729.
Parents’ Names: _____________________
Basketball Summer Camp,
July 20-23, completed 1st-6th grade
Contact Greg Mason at
706-825-9459 for details.
________________________________
Child’s Name: _______________________
Child’s Age: ________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________
Service Preference: ___9:00am ___10:30am
Brazil Mission Trip
Graduating Seniors
June 22nd - July 9th
This is a construction mission trip
to build a child care center for the
married couples attending the seminary
in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil.
If you would be interested in being a
part of this mission endeavor, please
contact Rick Bell at 706-860-3768.
3rd - 5th Grade Summer Camp
We have one opening for a
Student to attend Camp this Summer
at Camp Longridge, June 22 - 28th.
If you are interested in filling this
slot, contact Tricia Mason at
706-868-9729.
Graduate Sunday, May 17th at 6:00pm
If you have a young adult graduating from
High School or College, we want to share
in your excitement and honor them.
Please turn in 4 pictures of your graduate
to share on the overhead during the
ceremony. Please email your pictures to
peggydaniels@gbce.net or bring them to
the Office no later than May 10th.
If you have any questions, please call the
Church Office at 706-868-9729.
Graduate Name: _______________________
________________________________
School: ___________________________
Telephone Number:______________________