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I am sure you have been noticing the change in the air. The morning crispness and the smell of the air (not the smoke) is announcing the changing of seasons. Autumn is upon us. Changing of seasons is often more than calendar and weather patterns. Daniel 2:21 said, And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise. And knowledge to those who have understanding.
Properly understanding what season we are in is important. David was in a changing season in 2 Samuel 11. It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle. David was vulnerable in the changing seasons of his life. We must not be on a cruise ship when we are supposed to be on a battleship, and David missed that memo.
I sense a need to guard our hearts during changing of seasons. Here are some things we may want to talk to God about for the next steps on our journey:
Are there changes to my thinking You want to make in the coming season?
What steps can I take to walk in step with the Body of Christ during this season?
Lord, help me not pick up any offense in this coming season and let go of any offenses from the last season.
Is there seed in the barn of my life that should be planted that may yield a spring crop? (see Haggai 2:19).
My prayer is that this coming season will be our best ever as a church and in your lives individually!
I am excited to worship with you this coming weekend!
Join us on Wednesday Nights
Family Night
@ Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
The meal begins at 5:30. We’ll be serving taco/burrito, refried beans, nachos, salad bar, and dessert.
After dinner we’ll have small groups for everyone at 6:30.
Adults- Matt Crider will be speaking this week and John Christian next week.
Flashpoint Youth-Middle & High School students is led by Stephanie and will meet in the large gym @ Bomber Mtn.
Kindle Kids- Infants-5th grade. Ms. Kerri leads infants - preschool, Ms. Sandy leads K-2nd, and Mr. B leads 3rd-5th. They will meet at Grace Fellowship.
We are in the process of developing a van ministry to pick up kids for Family Night. We are in need of volunteer drivers and adult co-pilots. If you are interested in volunteering or would like your child (k-5th) to ride the bus, contact Scott Berglund @ 307-887-3330.
Equip 2024 - "But the Church Prayed"
Get a Head Start:
One of the seminars this year is "Destined for the Throne'" based on the book by the same name written by Paul Billhiemer. It would be helpful to have read the book prior to taking the class. Pastor Paul says, "Destined for the Throne" is one of the most influential books in his life.
If you want to get a head start on Equip, we have loaner books at the Information Table in the foyer. Leave your name to check it out, read it, and bring it back no later than one month.
Women of Grace.
Friday, October 25 @ 6:30pm
Check your email or click on the event on the church calendar for links to the podcast we will be discussing - Candace Cameron Bure, Season 4, Episodes 1-5. Come for a great time of fellowship, encouragement and growing together as Women of Grace.
6 AM Wednesdays at Grace. Call Randy Longnecker at 562-447-8971 for more info
6AM Tuesdays at 175 W Brock. Call Jeff Wing at 307-621-0204 for more info
Upcoming Mission Opportunities
December 25-30 in Mexico
Contact Jeff Wing 307-621-0204 for more info.
April 13-19, 2025, in Dominican Republic
Contact Mike Thomas (307-340-0022) for more info.
February 2025 in Busia, Uganda
Contact Jeff Wing 307-621-0204 for more info.
Campus Update
WE'VE SAID, "GO"
The Elders and the Building Team have decided it's time to "GO" and prepare the Cemetery Creek property for construction. This includes earthmoving and installing necessary infrastructure (utilities, etc.). We don't yet have a confirmed date for the excavation company's availability, but we're hopeful that dirt will be moved this fall.
We've already witnessed numerous miracles and are now moving forward "One Miracle at a Time." Every nickel and dime and sliver of gold and silver is making a difference and will be multiplied. Our present cash balance is $3,256,176. We are trusting God for the rest. He knows what we will need. Please be in prayer that God will get great glory in Buffalo and beyond through the miracles He is performing through us, in us and around us.
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