September 14, 2008 Church Bulletin

 

The LORD’s Day

September 14, 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 coming.

 

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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 Assistance is available for those with difficulty hearing. Please

enquire at the sound booth, or with one of the Ushers.

 

There will be a Baby Dedication during the morning worship service next Sunday. If you would like to participate with your little one, please contact the office or Pastor Polley. There will be a brief meeting with parents in the Library at 9:45 TODAY, to finalize details.

 

Prelude

Prayer, Welcome & Announcements Buzz Cowan

Worship together in Song

“Love the Lord Your God”

“All Creatures of Our God and King” 63 (1,4,5)

“Blessed Be the Lord, God Almighty” “Majesty”

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” v1&2

Prayer & Worship in Giving Bill Benson

 

“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 Music Heidi Barton

(Children 4 years old through Grade 1 are dismissed for Children’s Church)

 

Message Pastor Ken Polley

Closing

 

Kim Scott (326-5251) and Katie Simmons (999-5033) are arranging for meals to be provided for the Wyman family through this week. Please contact one of them if you’d like to help.

 

 

Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

Worship in Testimony & Song

(Brian Helmuth, songleader; Mary Dorholt, Acc.)

Message Pastor Polley

 

Pastor Polley will be available for appointments on Wednesday of this week. Please call the Office to schedule.

 

 

This week for prayer…

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jill Dewey, UW-Superior; Secondary Math Education

CHURCH LEADERSHIP:Chuck Scherer - Elder (Sue—Ben, Josh, Zack); Mike Cowan - Deacon (Angie – Jacey, Dawson, BreAnne)

MISSIONS FOCUS:Brian & JoAnne Anderson, ABWE Appointees to Israel

  • Praise for the rich experiences they have already had living and studying in Israel.

  • Present ministries as they see the Lord raise up a committed team of supporters.

  • Open doors to communicate the truths of God’s Word with individuals and churches

“Seeking God’s glory in each day He gives…”

 

THIS WEEK

 

MON.-FRI., 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grace Christian School

MON., WED. & FRI. 9:00 a.m.-noon Grace Christian Preschool – K-4

TUES., 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast

11:00 a.m. BUILDERS (55+) meet at the church to carpool to Schjenken’s Farm

for Potluck Lunch. Table service and beverages provided.

6:30 p.m. Grace Christian School Board meeting

WED. , 9-11:00 a.m. Morning Group--Women’s Bible Study: BELIEVING GOD

(Beth Moore) meeting in Payne Chapel.

6:30-8:00 p.m. AWANA Clubs --age 3-Gr. 12.

6:30 p.m. Midweek Bible Study & Prayer Meeting.

THUR., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Group-- Women’s Bible Study: BELIEVING

GOD (Beth Moore) meeting in Payne Chapel.

FRI., NOTE: Potter’s Clay (married 15 years or less) will not meet this

month, but will resume its 3rd Friday monthly get-togethers in

October—watch for details!

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Sept. 21, 9:00 a.m.Sunday School Classes for all ages; 9:55a.m. Coffee &

Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship & 6:30 p.m. Evening Service

11:45 a.m.EAT & GREET! Guests and recent new attenders are

invited to stay for lunch with Pastor Polley. Sign up at the information

desk in the lobby.

Sept. 23, 9-11:00 a.m. M.U.M.S. resumes for moms with kids from 0-12. Bible

study, fellowship and sharing time, with Nursery provided. Meets the

2nd an 4th Tuesday morning of each month during the school year.

Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. Quarterly Church Informational Meeting in place of

Evening Service.

Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. Baby Shower for Heidi Wright and baby Benjamin, born

Aug. 20. Heidi is registered at Target.

Oct. 5-12, Annual Grace Bible Chapel Missions Conference. Theme: “Grace

to the World.” See insert for schedules and sign up to host a meal or

home meeting!

 

 

 

 

  • Pastor Joel is looking for two adult helpers for Wednesday nights.

  • Teen Connection -- 8-Midnight, 2nd & 4th Friday each month. 7th -12th Graders: Games, Food, Hang Out with Friends.

  • Journey 24/7 Bible Study for grades 9-12, meeting 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, at the Paul Rygh home. (326-6731)

 

 

What can grandgrace.org do for me?

Do you need a form for one of the youth activities? Did your child forget to bring one home for you to sign? You can log on to http://www.grandgrace.org and click on the “Grace Youth Blog” and find the form you need and print it out—no need to make a special trip to pick one up.

 

 

Thank You…

Thanks to Deb Stejskal for organizing the bridal shower for Beth & Corey, to Deb Clark for opening her home Sheila Dorholt and Judy Rygh arranging food, and Connie ENgesser for the devotions. God is Good! We all appreciate those who attended and generously gave gifts and cards. Thanks again. In Christ’s Love, Glen, Debbie, Corey & Beth

 

 

 

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, Sept. 14, 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

  • Leading Individuals to Jesus

  • Developing individuals in their relationship with Jesus

  • 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—Phil. 2:1-11

  • Looking Out for the Needs of Others

  • Surrendering Our Comfort

  • 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

  • Eternal rewards from temporary “costs.”

  • Investing faithfully in others

  • Going to the Next Level

 

 

IV. What is the Problem?

A Primary Problem: Poor Relationships among followers of

Jesus -- Colossions 3:5-14

  • When wronged, forgive

  • When wrong, admit it and make it right

  • A bad reaction is as ungodly as a bad action