August 10, 2008 Church Bulletin
The LORD’s Day
August 10, 2008
--Welcome Guests! Please fill out the guest card in your packet or the pew rack, and drop it in the offering plate. We want to thank you for you presence.
Sunday School 9:00-9:55 a.m.
Adult Class: Summer Quarter—Ist, 2nd & 3rd John—Dwight Streblow
Coffee/Fellowship Break 9:55-10:15 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Evening Service 6:30 p.m.
-- Nursery Staff is available during regular services for children 3 yrs. & under.
--Audio Assistanceis available for those with difficulty hearing. Please
enquire at the sound booth, or with one of the Ushers.
Prelude Worship Team
Prayer, Welcome & Announcements Bill Benson
Worship Set:
“We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” “Love the Lord Your God”
“Lord Most High” “All the Earth”
“Be Unto Your Name” “Glorify Thy Name”
Prayer & Worship in Giving Arlo Gunderson
Offertory Gabe Stejskal
“Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of
all thine increase; So shall thy barns be filled with plenty;
and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10
Special Duet: Angie Cowan & Heidi Wright
(Children 4 years old through Grade 1 are dismissed for Children’s Church)
Message “What Is the Price?” Pastor Ken Polley
Closing Song
6:30 p.m. Evening Service
Worship in Testimony & Song
(Warren Ramsey, songleader; Julie Ramsey, Accompanist)
Message: Pastor Ken Polley
Pastor Polley will be in his office on Wednesday of this week.
Please call the Office if you’d like to set up an appointment.
This week for prayer…
SERVICEMAN’S SPOTLIGHT: Luke St.Germain, Air National Guard, Lackland AFB, TX
CHURCH LEADERSHIP:Pastor Ken Polley (Lorilee),Tom Boyd, Grace Christian School (Diana – Jail Ministry; Matt)
MISSIONS FOCUS:Mark & Emily Rygh, Campus Crusade, Wisconsin. (children: Ellie, Isaac, Hannah & Josiah)
Here are a few prayer requests from the Ryghs:
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That we would pursue Jesus Christ above our new ministry.
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Transition of learning my new role as campus director
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For the freshmen coming to campus this fall, that their hearts would be prepared to hear the Gospel
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Need for financial support - $800 monthly.
Aug. 1-10, Loveland, CO VBS Missions Trip
Pray for the Team! They will be returning this evening.
THIS WEEK
TUES., 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MUMS (Moms Uplifting Moms Spiritually) ’08 Summer Park Schedule: Blandin Beach (10th Ave. NE & 6th St) Bring a sack lunch and a blanket to sit/eat on. (Come when you can—stay as long as you like!) ALL Moms and their kids welcome.
6:30 p.m. Missions Committee meeting
WED., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study; Hang-Out Time until 10 p.m.
6:30 p.m. IMPORTANT meeting for AWANA SPARKS Directors & Leaders to go
over new materials for Fall. The SPARKS Club is seeking someone to serve as
Co-Director with Kathy Timm.
6:30 p.m. Midweek Bible Study & Prayer Meeting.
FRI., 6:30-9:00 p.m. Potter’s Clay (married 15 years or less) monthly get-together.
Childcare available at the church.
Aug. 17, 9:00 a.m.Sunday School for all ages; 9:55a.m. Coffee &
Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening Service – Pastor Polley
Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. Grace Christian School Board meeting.
Aug. 21, BUILDERS to Miracle Bible Camp for morning session and lunch at Family Camp.
Returning after lunch. Watch for signup sheet in the foyer.
FAMILY CAMP at Miracle Bible Camp: August 20-23
Camp runs from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday Lunch—a great opportunity for relaxation, fellowship and fun, in addition to spiritual encouragement in the Word together. *Operation Mobilization missionaries, Dane & Mirjam Hanson ( Balkans) will be our camp speakers. There are ample opportunities for kids and adults of ALL AGES to enjoy.
*Learn more about the Hansons’ ministry at our webpage: grandgrace.org. Click on Missions, then click their picture for a short biography.
ALL-CHURCH FUN DAY!Aug. 24—Beginning with Sunday School –Promotion
to new classes, music by the Durocher Family & Lunch after church!
Please plan to spend the afternoon as we will combine our Annual
Corn Feed and Summer Picnic, and continue through the day with
lots of fun for all—Kids’ Games & Races, Bounce House, Treats,
Softball and/or Volleyball, Horseshoes and yard games for all ages.
Drawing & Prizes for Kids.
Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. Board of Deacons meeting.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION…An Option for your children at
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL
There are still openings for the 2008-2009 School Year. Pick up an application packet at the Information Desk or Church Office.
SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 2ND!
What can grandgrace.org do for me?
Do you want more details on upcoming events? You can learn more about the activity on one of the Grace Bible Chapel blogs. All you need to do is log on to http://www.grandgrace.org and click on either the Grace Church Blog, the Grace Youth Blog, or the Grace School Blog and read more about it!
Thank You…
We want to thank all of those at Grace Bible Chapel who supported us at the time of Al’s death. We appreciate all the cards, gifts, prayers and expressions of sympathy.
Sheila, Alex and Adam Matthews
UPCOMING Community Coat Drive this fall…PLEASE SAVE your used coats and jackets that are in good condition—Children’s sizes through Adult
SERMON NOTES: Pastor Ken Polley, Aug.10, 2008
STAYING FOCUSED
*Doing the ‘Right’ Things Right”
I. What is the Point? (recap – July 20)
The point is changed lives!
Our Primary Task: To Make Disciples—Matthew 28:18-20
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Leading Individuals to Jesus
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Developing individuals in their relationship with Jesus
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Helping individuals share Jesus
II. What Is the Process? (recap – July 27)
The Process is Serving Others!!
Our Primary Method: To Live Out the Example of Jesus— Phillippians 2:1-11
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Looking Out for the Needs of Others
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Surrendering Our Comfort
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Changing Lives through Sacrificial Action
III. What Is the Price?
The Price is Everything! But Nothing!
Our Primary Price:
To be living sacrifices in worship of Jesus. Romans 12:1-2