Pastor’s Pen
One of my favorite passages of Scripture is John 20:19-22
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Their fear was keeping them locked away. Fear always keeps us locked up or locked away in some fashion. Not only are they locked away, the message and the people who need to hear the message of the Gospel and of the glorious resurrection are locked out.
To this group of locked in and locked up disciples Jesus breathed on them and sent them out, in spite of their fear, to unlock the Kingdom of heaven on earth.
This Christmas season He calls us to not be locked up by the fear of man, but to boldly unlock the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
Can’t wait to see you in all of your plaids this weekend.
GF Holiday Events
No Family Night December 20-January 3.
December 9 &10– Rad in Plaid Weekend. Wear your favorite plaid garments to worship service. Then take some “Rad” pictures with your church family.
December 16 & 17– Ugly Sweater Weekend. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to worship service. Then take some fun pictures with your church family.
December 23 & 24– Christmas Weekend.
Saturday @ 5:30 pm-Worship Service
Sunday @ 9:30 am– Worship service
Sunday @ 4:00 pm-Candlelight Christmas Eve service
Family Night
@Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
Meal served from 5:30-6:15
Menu: Tacos/Buritos, Refried Beans, Nachos, Dessert, Salad Bar
Small groups for everyone 6:30-7:45
Adults: Pastor Rick will be teaching on “Unlocking Treasure”
Flashpoint (Middle School—High School): Will be studying the life and ministry of Jesus using clips from The Chosen.
Kindle Kids (Infants– 5th grade): Will be studying the Christmas Story
Grace Fellowship is excited to announce we will be building a house in the Dominican Republic April 6-13. This team of 15 will experience a life changing experience as we partner with Pastor Guarin Rodriquez and build a house for a needy family in the Dominican. We still have 7 openings! If you want more information, simply let us know via email or Communication Card!
Building Update:
Our Building Committee will have an update this weekend as we have a meeting with Van Ewing to review the first round of bids from the subcontractors.
Some have asked about the Online Ministry Grant we applied for. Unfortunately, our proposal was denied. We do know when one door closes others will open.
We are Better Together
There are small groups available for everyone
Children’s Ministry
Saturday Evenings 5:30– KREW (Children’s Church for K-5th grade)
Saturday Evenings 5:30- Nursery (Infants to five yrs.)
Sunday Mornings 9:30 –KREW (Children’s Church K-5th grade)
Sunday Mornings 9:30 –Nursery (Infants to five yrs.)
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:45 –Kindle Kids (Infants –5th grade)
Flashpoint Youth Ministry
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 –7:45 @ Bomber Mtn Civic Center.
Flashpoint Youth If you would like to get text message notifications text “Flashpoint” to 307-370– 7203
Adults
Wednesday Mornings 9:00 – Coffee With Grace streaming live on Facebook and YouTube
Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7:45 Family Night @ Bomber Mtn
Thursday Evenings 5:30-7:00 Ladies Bible Study
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