September 21, 2008 Church Bulletin

 

The LORD’s Day

September 21, 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.

 

Prelude Worship Team

Prayer, Welcome & Announcements Buzz Cowan

Worship together in Song

“Forever” “Indescribable” “How Great Is Our God”

“Family Prayer Song” Nathan & Heidi Wright

Dedication of children

“Family Prayer Song” Congregation

“Power of Your Love”

Announcements

Prayer & Worship in Giving Marv Lutterman

“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

 

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

 

Message Pastor Ken Polley

Special Offering

Closing

 

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

invited to stay for lunch with Pastor Polley.

 

Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

Worship in Testimony & Song

(Dwight Streblow, songleader; Jennifer Rygh, Acc.)

Message Pastor Polley

 

Pastor Polley will be available for appointments on

Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Please call the Office to schedule.

 

This week for prayer…

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Mike Keller, Bemidji State University Online, Business Major. Mike will be getting married November 1, to Erin Hinson (granddaughter of the late Lois Balzer).

CHURCH LEADERSHIP:David Schroeder - Elder (Judy); John Clark - Deacon (Tiffani--Taylor, Hannah)

MISSIONS FOCUS:Donald & Vivian Rhody, Bible Training Center for Pastors, Latin America, Omega, WI.

  • Praise at seeing what God has done through the extension program they began in Venezuela nearly 15 years ago.

  • Praise and prayer for the national leaders now carrying on this work.

  • Prayer for the Lord’s faithful leading and provision beyond BTCP and into new year.

  • Prayer for Levi’s Army basic training at Ft. Knox, KY

“It is the love of Christ that will constrain us.”

Don is the main speaker for “Grace to the World” Conference, October 5-12. Sign up sheets for special events during the Conference are in the foyer.

 

THIS WEEK

 

MON.-FRI., 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grace Christian School Kindergarten-12th

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

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

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.

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.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

Sept. 28, 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

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

Evening Service.

Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Teachers meeting to plan for Christmas!

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

Aug. 20. Heidi is registered at Target.

6:30 p.m.Board of Deacons meeting.

Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. Bridal Shower for Erin Hinson, who will marry Mike Keller

on Nov. 1, 2008. (Registered at Target & JC Penney)

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!

Oct. 24 and 25 Women’s Fall Retreat… “Pack up and leave all your troubles behind. Get away to Camp Granola and get your spiritual fires burning again! The best part is you don’t have to travel too far ‘cuz we’re bringing the camp to you right here at Grace! So come comfy and casual for a back-to-nature experience.” Watch for details.

 

DIRECTORY CHANGE: Doug & Sandy Camp 326-0239

PO BOX 185, Cohasset, MN 55721

 

What would YOU like to find on grandgrace.org?

Please contact Trond Knuedgaard, Joel or Carolyn Adamson with any ideas you’d like to see on the church website. Thank You!

 

 

  • AQUIRE THE FIRE: Here Comes Trouble Youth Conference (gr. 7-12) is coming to Minneapolis February 13-15. We would like to reserve tickets early this year to get better seats. Pastor Joel will be ordering on October 3rd. Permissions Slip and $25 reservation fee must be turned in no later than Friday, October 3! For more information about the conference, visit www.grandgrace.org/youth blog.

  • 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)

 

 

The “Open Door Coat Rack”Community Coat Drive is underway, sponsored by community churches working together. You can help by checking your closets for a coat you no longer need. We are also collecting bootsd, snow pants, hats and mittens. Items can be put in the bins near the entrances of the church through the month of October.

In the past, there has been a shortage of snow pants and boots. Homemade things and cash donations are also welcome. Distribution will take place at the United Methodist Church on October 28, 29, 30 & November 1. Volunteers from various churches involved in this drive will be working together to distribute these items, so that everyone can be warm this winter.

PLEASE SAVE your used coats and jackets that are in good condition—Children’s sizes through Adult will be available. If you know of someone else who could benefit, please pass on the flyer from the bulletin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERMON NOTES: Pastor Ken Polley, Sept. 21, 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

A Primary Problem: Unhealthy communication among followers

of Jesus Ephesians 4:25, 29

  • Don’t speak negatively about others

  • Don’t listen when people speak negatively about others—expose it as the sin it is

  • Sin multiplies when it is not challenged