Welcome to We`re So Glad You`re Here!

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church
March 29, 2015
Mr.
Mrs.
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In an effort not to interrupt the work of the
Holy Spirit during the worship service, please silence all
pagers and cell phones. Unless an emergency arises,
please do not leave the Sanctuary until the invitation has concluded
Thank you for your consideration!
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Ms.
Welcome to
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Name____________________________
We’re So Glad You’re Here!
How to Join Grace Baptist Church
Address __________________________
At the end of the Worship Service, we will sing a hymn of decision.
During this time, you are invited to walk to the front of the Church
in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit that you sense
in your heart or mind. Our Pastor and a counselor will
be at the front to talk with you about your decision.
City______________________________
State ______________ Zip ___________
Email ____________________________
One of the decisions you may wish to make is to become a member of
Grace Baptist Church. You may do so by telling the
Pastor or Staff Member one of the following:
Marital Status: __Married __Single __ Single Again
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Phone ___________________________
Are you a member of a Church? __yes __no
What Church? __________________________
City & State: ____________________________
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What grade/age does your family represent?
Infants-2yrs.
3-4yrs.
1st-5th grade
6th-8th grade
9 -12 grade
College
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5-6yrs.
Do you know for certain that you have eternal life
and that you will go to Heaven when you die?
__yes ___no ___not sure
I would like:
___Information about Grace
___To receive today’s Sermon on CD
(please pick up your CD in the Fellowship Hall)
(Sermons are also available on www.gbce.net)
___To participate in a Bible Study
___A phone call or visit
___To know Jesus
___Other_______________________________
Decisions made today:
____Prayed to receive Christ as Lord & Savior
____Recommit my life to Christ
____I desire Believer’s Baptism
____Would like to join Grace Baptist
____Other______________________________
I am a guest of __________________________
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I want to trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, but don’t
understand how. I need someone to help me.
I have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and desire New
Testament baptism.
I have previously received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The
Church I joined did not practice New Testament baptism, so I
want to be baptized and join Grace Baptist Church.
I am a member of another Baptist Church and want to join
Grace Baptist on a promise of letter from that Church.
I have previously received Christ and was baptized into a Church
by New Testament baptism, however, the record of my Church
membership is unavailable, or I have been a member of another
denomination and wish to return to a Baptist Church.
If none of the above are an expression of your desire,
you may schedule an appointment with
Pastor Hilley or a Staff Member
by calling the Church Office at 706-868-9729.
Pastor & Ministerial Staff
Contact Information
706-868-9729
Pastor
Minister of Students
4945 Hardy McManus Rd
Evans, GA 30809
www.gbce.net
Bill Hilley
[email protected]
Bryan Carter
[email protected]
Minister of Music
Brent Odom
[email protected]
Minister of Education
and Missions
Children’s Ministry Director
Mark Otstot
[email protected]
Tricia Mason
[email protected]
Preschool Ministry Director
Lisa Wamack
[email protected]
From Your Pastor
March 29, 2015
Dear Grace Family and Friends,
I'm writing well in advance of today as Leila and I have been at the
Timothy Barnabas Pastor's Conference this week. It's one of the
highlights of our year. It's a great time of encouragement. Pastor
Johnny Hunt leads the Conference, and his passion is encouraging
Pastors. I've been guilty of underestimating the value of encouragement
throughout most of my adult life. Having now faced quite a few
struggles in life and ministry, I have found that few things are as
meaningful. Knowing that someone cares is important. Knowing that
those who care also "believe in you" is icing on the cake. How much
might Jesus have been encouraged during those final hours of His
earthly life if His disciples had been there for Him? I realize He wasn't
surprised by the events that unfolded. He had known from eternity past
exactly what would transpire and was "up to the task." Yet His humanity
no doubt craved "moral support," and there was none. We can't do a
thing about that. But we can be a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear
to those in our circle of friends and sphere of influence. Many in the
Grace Baptist family are facing great hardships and trials. Do we really
care? And while I think most can honestly say, "We do," it's easy to stay
so bogged down in our personal struggles that we do nothing about it. It
takes a huge step of faith to give our cares over to The Lord so that we
can be used to care for others. But we're called to be like Jesus and
that's exactly what He did. We can't fix the impossible circumstances
our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing but we can come along
side and help to bear their burden. We just need to make ourselves
available. Will we? If so, we may change someone's life forever without
ever realizing it. But without a doubt, we will make their load easier to
carry. And that's worth the effort; don't you think? I love you and am
honored to be your Pastor. God Bless You!
Changing our world by loving God & loving each other!
Week at a Glance
Sunday - March 29
Prayer Time......................................................................................... 7:45 am
F.I.S.H. Market Coffee Shoppe ....................................................8:15 am
1st Morning Worship Service ..................................................9:00 am
1st Hour Sunday School/Bible Study.....................................9:00 am
2nd Morning Worship Service ..............................................10:30 am
2nd Hour Sunday School/Bible Study ................................10:30 am
K-Church ............................................................................................10:30 am
Kids Alive! ..........................................................................................10:30 am
Preschool & Children’s Choir .....................................................6:00 pm
This Hope in concert.......................................................................6:00 pm
Monday - March 30
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Trail Life Meeting ..............................................................................7:00 pm
Pick Up Basketball ...........................................................................7:00 pm
Tuesday - March 31
Ladies Morning Bible Study ......................................................... 9:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Wednesday - April 1
Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ......................................6:00 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Youth Café/Games .........................................................................5:30 pm
Financial Peace Class .....................................................................6:00 pm
Children’s Programs.......................................................................6:30 pm
Bible Studies .......................................................................................6:30 pm
Adult Choir ........................................................................................... 7:45 pm
Kids Alive! Rehearsals ....................................................................7:45 pm
Thursday - April 2
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Friday - April 3
Weekday Preschool ........................................................................9:30 am
Celebrate Recovery .........................................................................7:00 pm
Saturday - April 4
No Activities
Lawn Maintenance Crew Schedule
Crew 1 April 5
Crew 2 April 12
Jim Rosier
Robert O’Neal
Billy Works
Adam Smelts
Bryan McGowan
Kyle Fulcher
Steven James
Jonathan Annis
Eric Crossan
DEBT REDUCTION REPORT FOR MARCH 22ND
WEEK’S GIVING
GOAL-TO-DATE GIVING (80K)
$ 1,963.50
$ 40,472.73
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
LOAN BALANCE
$ 40,472.73
$ 375,461.43
Give online at www.gbce.net
FINANCIAL REPORT
WEEK’S GIVING
MONTH-TO-DATE GIVING
MARCH 22ND
$ 26,259.28
FOR
MONTH-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 120,579.82
$ 101,384.60
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 314,731.95
$ 304,153.85
* John Marzano
706-836-7073
Mike Felz
706-831-0939
Chris Doughtie
706-831-8370
Chris Lane
706-421-7533
Ron Cawthon
Jim Ford
Songcha Kazen
Janis Pryor
Bob & Ann
Stoutjesdyk
Donna Duke
Edward C. Smith
Jerry Vaughn
Mary Martha
Howell
Donna Farkas
*Team Captain
Bob Corbin
Josh Crockett
Fathy ElLaissi *
Jim Ford
Bob Halliday
Donald Newman
John Powell
Jack Thomas
Christopher
Doughtie
Robert O’Neal
Ann Kerley
Brooks Ford
Tawny Eley
Kristen Davis
Patty Limon
Paige Lozano
Matt Moschera
Teena Ridlehoover
Leila Hilley
Ashlee Odom
Adam Smelts
Ann Kerley
Brooks Ford
Tawny Eley
Kristen Davis
Patty Limon
Paige Lozano
Matt Moschera
Teena Ridlehoover
David
Dickenson
Tim Gass
Kyle Howell
* David King
Doug Massey
Connie Clifford
Teena
Ridlehoover
Mindy Pritchard
Kerri King
Sara Cellon
Blair Cellon
Virginia Smelts
Sara Cellon
Lynn Judson
Don Sutherland
Connie Clifford
Teena
Ridlehoover
Mindy Pritchard
Kerri King
Sara Cellon
Blair Cellon
Virginia Smelts
Attention Ladies!
Live Simulcast with
Priscilla Shirer here at GBCE.
(Ages 16 and up)
April 25, 2015 10am - 5:30pm
Cost is $20 which will
include your ticket, lunch, snacks
and conference materials.
Complementary tickets are
available for you to bring your
Unchurched friend.
Register in the foyer today or online
at www.gbce.net/event-registration.
Deadline is April 12th!
Call the Church Office for
more information.
Men’s Wild Game Night
Mark your calendars for
Friday, April 24th!
Great food and fellowship!
Contact Mickey Reville for details.
Mother’s Day Baby Dedication
If you would like to have your child
dedicated on Mother’s Day, please sign
up in the Preschool Hall or contact the
Church Office at 706-868-9729.
“Friend Ship” Summer Program
We are now accepting registrations
for Summer 2016! The Program runs
from May 26th through July 16th for
children two years to completed K5!
Forms are located at the Preschool
Welcome Desk and online at
www.gbce.net/weekday-preschool
Contact Lisa Wamack at
[email protected] for more details!
Spring Fellowship Inflatables
We need you! Sign up today.
Wednesday Night Suppers
Our Wednesday meal time will start
back again beginning this fall. If
you would be interested in helping,
please contact Kim Jones at
706-305-3545 or email her at
[email protected].
Bridal Shower for
April Sganga
Thursday, April 30th at 6:30pm
at the home of Rachel Carter.
April is registered at
Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Contact Rachel Carter for more
information at 706-933-7436.
A dinner of hotdogs, chips and drinks will be
served at 6:00pm. We ask that you bring
cookies, brownies or cupcakes to share.
Candy Collection bins are available in the
Fellowship Hall for donations of wrapped
candy for the Children’s Egg Hunts.
5:00pm - Team sign-ups are posted at the
Welcome Desk and Fellowship Hall.
6:30pm - Walkers to 3yr olds
(grassy area between playgrounds)
6:45pm - 4 & 5yr olds
(front lawn under the flag pole)
6:30pm - 1st & 2nd Grade Egg Hunt
(Meet in the Gym)
7:00pm - 3rd thru 5th Scavenger Hunt
(Meet in the Church Foyer)
Back to Basics 101
Join us beginning this morning
at 10:30AM in room 201 for
Family 101: Back to the Basics to help
us bring back a Biblical focus to our
lives. The nine sessions will take us
step-by-step through the key New
Testament passages on how to live out
the "one another" verses in family life.
Contact Mark Otstot for more details.
Care Pregnancy Center
annual Walk-for-Life. Saturday, May 2nd
Registration 9:00 am - Walk 9:30 am
9th Street Plaza River Walk
Theme:“The Difference is Life Making a difference one life at a time.”
All funds raised will be used to support a
practical response to abortion.
Services proved by the Center are free.
Contact Martha Nalley 706-364-4693
6:30pm - 8:00pm (Soccer Field)
If you are available to help with any of the
following activities, sign up here!
You can also sign up in the Fellowship Hall.
Preschool Inflatables
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Graded Activities (1st - 5th Grade)
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Inflatables for Graded Students and up
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Please call the Church Office at
706-868-9729 for more information!