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January 30, 2010

Preparing for Grace Gathered :: January 31, 2010

Over the past couple of months, God has continued to use the Sunday gatherings to minister to more and more people from our community. It is exciting to see how God is working in our community and with that comes a stewardship of and sensitivity to the needs that accompany these people. The elders continue to ask those of you in the Grace family that can the early service to please consider doing so to allow for more seating in our 10:45 service.

If you are new to the area or are looking to attend one of our services this Sunday, visit our “New to Grace” menu on our website where you will find information such as directions, what to expect, and other frequently asked questions. We look forward to meeting you and have the opportunity to share the love of Jesus and how He has changed our lives!

Bible Study: 1 Samuel

During our Sunday morning Bible Study (beginning at 9:30am), Rick Tarter will continue his teaching through the book of 1 Samuel. This class is provided for all adults, and the children and youth will continue their various studies through Desiring God Children’s curriculum and other book studies.

Grace Gathered (Worship Services)

In our gathered services, we will have the opportunity to witness the baptism of Adrian Wilkinson in the 10:45 service and participate in the Lord’s Supper in the 6:00pm service as well. Pastor Tom Ascol will be starting a new sermon series through the book of 1 Corinthians, and we encourage you to take the time to become more familiar with this letter written by Paul as well as the church in Corinth.

During our evening gathering, we will have the opportunity to hear from the Ascol’s regarding their trip to Central Asia as well as a report from the Providence church plant in East Lee County. As we gather together this weekend, dwell on the lyrics to “Every Promise” as we seek to be filled with faith in all that God has promised to be for His people, according to His Word!

From The Breaking Of The Dawn (Every Promise)

From the breaking of the dawn
To the setting of the sun
I will stand on every promise of Your Word
Words of power strong to save
That will never pass away
I will stand on every promise of Your Word
For Your covenant is sure
And on this I am secure
I can stand on every promise of Your Word

When I stumble and I sin
Condemnation pressing in
I will stand on every promise of Your Word
You are faithful to forgive
That in freedom I might live
So I stand on every promise of Your Word
Guilt to innocence restored;
You remember sins no more
So I’ll stand on every promise of Your Word

When I’m faced with anguished choice
I will listen for Your voice
And I’ll stand on every promise of Your Word
Through this dark and troubled land
You will guide me with Your hand
As I stand on every promise of Your Word
And You’ve promised to complete
Every work begun in me
So I’ll stand on every promise of Your Word

Hope that lifts me from despair
Love that casts out every fear
As I stand on every promise of Your Word
Not forsaken not alone
For the Comforter has come
And I stand on every promise of Your Word
Grace sufficient grace for me
Grace for all who will believe
We will stand on every promise of Your Word

Reminders

1. Those who are look to visit with us or are coming down as Snowbirds, please note the schedule change for Sunday morning. We have two morning services (8:00 and 10:45) with Sunday School in the middle at 9:30am.

2. We have customized a Bible Reading Plan with bookmarks that you can pick up at the Welcome Center. If you have not considered reading through the Bible in a year or have never done so, be encouraged and give it a try! You can also access the bookmarks here on our website.

3. Next Sunday, we will be meeting in our Grace Community Groups beginning at 6:00pm. If you are not part of one of our groups and would like to be, please see Pastor Tim who will assist you in getting connected with a group in your area. For more information, click here.

4. Pastor Tim will be leading the “Intro to Grace” classes on Monday, February 15 and 22. These meetings are for regular attenders inquiring about membership and those in the membership process. We also welcome those in our community who are new to Grace and would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, and where we believe God is taking us in the future to join us as well. The meetings will be from 7:00-9:00pm. The meeting on the 15th will be in the home of Tom & Donna Ascol, and the 22nd in the home of Tim and Dusti Brister.

Labels: Cape Coral, Florida, Grace Baptist Church, Grace Gathered | posted by TimBrister at 9:22 am | Categories: Holiness |