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

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church
June 7, 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
th
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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
June 7, 2015
Dear Grace Family and Friends,
I missed worshipping with you while we were away but we had a
great family vacation. Everyone got along reasonably well and the
grandchildren were delightful. Many of you marvel that a family so large
still enjoys vacationing together. It's not always easy. That many
"individuals" in one place presents numerous challenges. Yet the older
I get, the more I enjoy spending time with my family; especially my
daughters. Perhaps it's because I understand more fully the brevity of
life. It goes by fast. Seems like just a few years ago that my girls were
little. There was never enough time or money to get them to, and
through, all the activities they wanted to be involved in. Now Leila and I
are "footloose and fancy free" and our daughters are wrestling with
those same issues. That's the cycle of life. As an empty nester, I can
relate more fully to 3 John 1:4; "I have no greater joy than to hear
that my children walk in truth." John's primary reference was to his
"spiritual children;" those he had led to Christ. That blesses me as well.
But seeing my daughters live out their faith and strive to instill it in
their children is a huge blessing. I trust you are enjoying a similar
experience. If not, don't lose hope. According to a recent study done by
Clemson University anthropologists, the primary factor in determining
an individual's religious preferences is the religious conviction of their
parents. That's true regardless of age. You may have been saved later
in life such that your children were grown and gone before you came to
know Christ. That's OK. You will still very likely be among the most
influential persons in their life "if" you will live out your faith before them
consistently. Take my word for it; the older you get the more important
"passing on your faith" will become. Make that a priority from this point
forward. It'll pay dividends the rest of your life. 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 - June 7
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
Evening Worship ...............................................................................6:00 pm
Monday - June 8
VBS
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
Trail Life Meeting ..............................................................................7:00 pm
Pick Up Basketball ...........................................................................7:00 pm
Tuesday - June 9
VBS
No Friendship Summer Program .............................................9:30 am
Wednesday - June 10
VBS
Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ......................................6:00 am
No Youth Café/Games .................................................................5:30 pm
VBS Parent Night .............................................................................6:30 pm
No Children’s Programs ............................................................... 6:30 pm
No Bible Studies ................................................................................6:30 pm
No New Member’s Class.............................................................. 6:30 pm
Adult Choir ........................................................................................... 7:45 pm
Kids Alive! Rehearsals ....................................................................7:45 pm
Thursday - June 11
VBS
Burn Center Breakfast ..................................................................7:30 am
No Youth Mission Projects .......................................................... 9:00 am
No Friendship Summer Program .............................................9:30 am
Friday - June 12
VBS
Celebrate Recovery .........................................................................7:00 pm
Saturday - June 13
Ladies Bible Study ............................................................................9:00 am
Lawn Maintenance Crew Schedule
Crew 3 June 14
Crew 4 June 21
David Dickenson
Mickey Reville
Josh Stringfield
Nate Rish
Eddie LeBlanc
Andy Farkas
Chris Steele
Eric Clark
Andy Maloney
DEBT REDUCTION REPORT FOR MAY 31ST
WEEK’S GIVING
GOAL-TO-DATE GIVING (80K)
$ 5,310.50
$ 38,213.02
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
LOAN BALANCE
$ 109,360.26
$ 236,474.24
Give online at www.gbce.net
FINANCIAL REPORT
WEEK’S GIVING
MONTH-TO-DATE GIVING
MAY 31ST
$ 20,302.04
FOR
MONTH-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 119,523.42
$ 126,730.75
YEAR-TO-DATE GIVING
YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET
$ 602,993.29
$ 557,615.38
* John Marzano
706-836-7073
Mike Felz
706-831-0939
Chris Doughtie
706-831-8370
Chris Lane
706-421-7533
Valerie Bell
Ralph & Tina
Neitzke
Martha Nalley
Jan O’Dell
Gladys Anne
Simpson
Charlotte Houke
Valerie Bell
Judy Banks
*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
Beth Reville
Amy Parker
Denise Thomas
Michelle Huntsman
Margaux Moschera
Tara Rish
Melissa Cook
Vanessa Woodlief
Cristina Annis
Michelle Hazlett
Emily Treacle
Meg McGowen
David Dickenson
Tim Gass
Kyle Howell
* David King
Doug Massey
Conny Clifford
Teena
Ridlehoover
Mindy Pritchard
Sara Cellon
Blair Cellon
Virginia Smelts
Jane WilkinsJones
Don Sutherland
Karla Usry
Beth Powell
April Sganga
Mandy Bartlett
Camrie Hodges
Megan Fox
Cliff Payne
Zac Bartlett
Rachel Carter
Baptism
We will observe the Ordinance of
Baptism today at 6:00PM during our
regular Evening Worship time.
Special Thank You to
Cynthia King
for 14 years of
Faithful Service to
Grace Baptist Church!
There is never a dull moment on the
Preschool Hall.
Come plant some seeds of faith!
Please contact Rachel Carter or
Lisa Wamack for more information, or
stop by the preschool welcome desk.
Baby Shower for Heather Hughes
June 18th at 7:00pm
at the home of Rachel Carter.
Heather is having a girl and is
registered at Babies R US and
Buy Buy Baby. Please contact Rachel
Carter or Lisa Wamack for details.
Ladies Ministry Opportunity
Join us on Saturday mornings,
9:00-10:45a.m. in the Choir Suite.
Come enjoy fellowship, inspiration, and
unite with us in outreach projects this
year! Be a part of coordinated efforts to
put faith into action in our community.
The first DVD series is on Gideon.
Contact Amy Payne at 706-339-8836.
Bridge Ministry
Join us Saturday, June 27th under the
15th Street Bridge at 11:30am as we
minister to those in need.
Call the Church Office for details!
Vacation Bible School
June 8th - June 12th
If you haven’t registered your child
for VBS, now is the time!
VBS starts tomorrow!
To www.gbce.net and register
your child/children today!
See Melissa Olson for details!
Youth Mission Projects
every Thursday throughout the Summer
with the exception of Youth Camp and
VBS weeks. The Youth will meet at the
Church at 9AM and work until Noon.
They will have lunch and then return to
the Church for some fun until 4PM.
Mission activities include projects for
our shut-ins, Miracle Making Ministries,
Autumn Adult Day Care Center, and
others. Contact Bryan Carter details.
Wednesday Night Suppers
Our Wednesday meal time will start
back again beginning this fall.
We need help with set-up, serving or
clean up. If you would be interested in
helping with any or all of these tasks,
contact Kim Jones at 706-305-3545 or
the Church Office at 706-868-9729.
Basketball & Cheer Camps
Cheer Summer Camp, July 13-16,
9AM-Noon for rising 1st-6th grades
Cost $60. After June 14th cost is $70.
Contact Trisha Burks at 706-294-0009.
Basketball Camp, July 20-23,
Rising 1st-4th grade - 9AM to Noon,
Rising 5th-6th grade - 1PM to 4:30PM,
Cost $60. After June 28th cost is $70
Contact Greg Mason at
706-825-9459 or Tricia Mason
at 706-868-9729.
Prayer Works!
Be in prayer for all our local and
foreign mission endevours as well as
Children’s and Youth camps!
Youth Mission Projects
Thursdays through the
Summer ending July 30
Vacation Bible School
Children and Workers
June 8 - June 12
Mark Otstot
Cap Haitien, Haiti
June 15 - June 18
Kristie Reville
Swaziland, Africa - June 1 - July 31
3rd - 5th Grade Children & Workers
Camp Longridge, Ridgeway, SC
June 22 - June 26
Youth and Youth Leaders
Powerlife Youth Camp,
Johnson City, TN - June 22 - June 27
Rick Bell
Compo Grande, Brazil
July 5 - 16th
Youth & Youth Leaders
Anchorage, Alaska Mission Trip
July 19 - July 27
Mark Otstot
Jeff & Rhonda Jones
Bonner's Ferry, Idaho
August 28 - September 1
Call the Church Office at
706-868-9729 for more details.