HFW: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the last reading is 1 Corinthians 2:1-9. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What does superiority in speech and wisdom look like?

2. What was the point of Paul’s preaching?

3. Why was Paul’s preaching powerful?

4. What is the mystery that has been revealed?

5. Why won’t the whole world receive this message?

HFW: Habakkuk 3:17-19

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the third reading is Habakkuk 3:17-19. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What were the conditions for Israel?

2. What does it mean to exult?

3. Why does he rejoice?

4. What does it mean to make his feet like hinds’ feet?

5. How does the writer find strength and encouragement in tough times?

Dear Family in Christ

Thank you to all that helped and gave diapers! It is such a huge blessing to our family and we are humbled by your display of generosity and love. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this body of believers and we're honored to know and worship Christ with you.

Thank you!

Andy & Rachel Wooten

HFW: Romans 1:1-17

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the second reading is Romans 1:1-17. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How does Paul describe the church in Rome?

2. Why is Paul thankful for the church?

3. How has Paul shown his concern for the church?

4. What can’t Paul wait to do when he arrives?

5. What is the power of his message?

HFW: Matthew 16:13-18

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the first reading is Matthew 16:13-18. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What made the answers of “the people” incomplete?

2. What doctrines are within the title “the Christ, the Son of the Living God?”

3. How does Jesus say Peter “came up with” this answer?

4. What is the “rock” upon which Jesus will build His church?

5. How powerful will it be?

Announcements for July 6-12

It is our joy to announce that Jason Bradshaw, Marshall Gipe and Matt Strader have been added to our team of elders! We are thankful for their patience during this intense and lengthy process. We were thrilled with overwhelming affirmations of each man’s character and ministry fruit we received from the Body. We especially appreciated those who were willing to voice concern regarding our elder leadership structure and the influence several young elders may create. We want you to know we gave considerable attention to these concerns and believe the discussion has strengthened us as a team. We will be addressing some of these specific issues on July 19th, as we address God’s wisdom in elder leadership.
We also encourage you to join us at Praise in the Park, August 2nd, as we will have a special time of commissioning, immediately following the morning service.

Parents Of Three Year Olds & Younger--Because we want you to be able to enjoy and focus during our worship service, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of our nursery ministry. Nursery workers will be delighted to help care for your little one, and even provide a pager for you in case your assistance is needed. Your child will be well cared for while you (and those seated around you) will be able to focus on the service.

Women’s Summer Study--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday at 6:30 (pm study).

Ice Cream Social--Next Sunday, July 12 from 8-10pm here at Grace. This is another way you can help support our youth group and enjoy homemade ice cream at the same time!!

Joy Club Event--Mark your calendars for July 19th. We are going to have our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social at Dearing's Retreat. Remember? Fishing, golf cart rides, bean bag toss, HOMEMADE ice cream and lots of fun! We will start at 3pm. Bring a small snack and your lawn chair. If you have questions, contact Lois or Dale at 548-6965.

Cameron Denlinger's Testimony

Cameron provided the following testimony just before his baptism:

I am a sinner and former enemy of God, that He has reconciled to Himself by grace, through faith in the perfect sacrifice of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe with my whole heart that my salvation comes from completely outside of myself, it rests wholly on the work of Jesus on my behalf, that there is nothing I can do to earn or merit God's favor, to obtain salvation, but it is rather a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus.

I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, fully man and fully God, that He was born as a baby and lived a sinless life, was crucified and rose the third day and is now seated at the Father's right hand interceding for His people. Jesus died for me when I still hated Him and was still His enemy. God through His grace and by His Spirit chose to reveal His Son to me and wash me in the blood of Jesus. I was by nature a child of wrath and there was no good thing in me. I was a slave to sin. God in His mercy gave me a new nature and now I no longer have to serve sin but can instead be obedient to God.

I have been baptized before but it was out of fear and with the idea that my salvation came at the time of baptism. I am getting baptized today because of the work that Jesus Christ has done in my life about two years ago. He brought me through several circumstances to the end of myself. I could go no further, my life was falling apart and I had no hope of recovery. I knew I was a sinner and needed forgiveness and through some counseling and a lot of prayer Jesus broke my heart and showed me what I really was and how desperately I needed him. Although things haven't been perfect things have changed dramatically in my life.

Up to that point in my life I thought I didn't have a very neat testimony, I had never done anything really bad and thought that becoming a Christian wasn't a very big change for me. I know better now, when I was converted I was raised to new life in Jesus from being dead in my sins.

It is my desire to bring glory and honor to God and to in some way help others to see the love and forgiveness that can be found in Jesus. I want to develop a passion for God and a love for others. I want to thank those of you here at Grace that have taken us in, especially when we first started coming, we looked different and didn't know you but you accepted us and loved us anyway. We praise God that you were willing to be used by God to help bring us to where we are today. We love our family here at Grace and the dedication that we see to the Scripture and serving God and to each other.

May God bless you!

Kyrston Denlinger's Testimony

Kyrstron provided the following testimony just before her baptism today:

I was baptized at the age of 14 into the Old German Baptist Church. I did not understand the real reason for baptism. All I knew was that I didn't want to go to hell and all my friends were doing it and I desperately wanted to fit in. And besides that I would get a new wardrobe. I knew real Christians read their bibles and prayed but there was no desire or thirst for the word in my life. In fact I really didn't think prayer worked, cause God had failed to give me the one thing I begged for over and over, for my mother to come back. I also had no real understanding of the depravity of my heart, after all I was a good kid, and that without the calling of Christ I could never choose him. I thought that I had to do all these exterior works to get on God's good side.

I had seasons in my life when I would try hard to throw myself into the Word but when I read I could not seem to understand and I felt so confused. To make a long story short a few years ago we came to Grace and I saw a side of the followers of Christ that I had never seen. I saw a joy in their faces and a love for others and I was reminded of how lost I felt. Then two years ago we left the G.B. church and became regular attendees here. But instead of feeling free I felt even more lost. Through a series of events, sermons and the prayers of my husband and others who knew of my struggles, I came to realize that I was drawing my identity from the things I did and the way I acted instead of from Christ and His work on the cross. So a couple of months ago, through the grace of God I fell on the ONE who could forgive my sins and give me eternal life. And now I know that without Christ all my trying and works are to no avail and mean nothing. I knew this before, in fact I had a lot of head knowledge but it never reached my heart. I was a very good pretender and knew how to act and talk like a Christian, but inside I was full of dead men's bone.

The next Sunday when we went to church I was able to grasp the message not just have it bounce off. This was so exciting for me and I knew then that the Holy Spirit was at work in me, waking my dead heart to a hunger for the truth. So because I know in my heart that this is the first time that I have truly given my heart and life to Him I wish to partake in a believer's baptism. There are a lot of things that I could share with you that the Lord has shown me but I think it best to say in closing, He that has begun a good work in Kyrston will be faithful to complete it in me. May our lives Bring Him glory!

HFW: Philippians 4:14-19

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the fourth reading is Colossians 1:21-27. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What churches are listed in this passage?

2. How did the Philippians participate with Paul?

3. How did their gift benefit Paul?

4. How does Paul view the churchs’ cooperation?

5. When they gave the gift to Paul, who was really receiving the offering?

HFW: Acts 5:1-16

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the third reading is Acts 5:1-16. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. Who was filled with fear?

2. What kinds of things were happening in the church?

3. How did those outside the church view the believers?

4. What was the effect?

5. How clear was the distinction between the world and the church?

HFW: Colossians 1:21-27

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the second reading is Colossians 1:21-27. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What was our former condition?

2. How do we continue in the gospel?

3. Why did Paul become a minister to the church?

4. What does Paul mean when he says “the church?”

5. What is the hope of glory?

Announcements for June 29-July 5

PARENTS OF THREE YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER--Because we want you to be able to enjoy and focus during our worship service, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of our nursery ministry. Nursery workers will be delighted to help care for your little one, and even provide a pager for you in case your assistance is needed. Your child will be well cared for while you (and those seated around you) will be able to focus on the morning's service.

BAPTISM--We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating God's saving work in people's lives through baptisms next week. We already have two people who desire to publicly announce the salvation God has granted them through Christ. If you would like to join them in making your faith in Jesus public, please contact the office so we can meet with you

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP--Men, we will not be meeting this Saturday, July 4. Our next fellowship will be July 18.

PRAISE IN THE PARK--Please join us next Sunday for our Praise in the Park service at 10am at the park bandshell.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday, at 6:30 (pm study).

SUMMER STUDIES--If you signed up for the Summer Studies, they will be starting tonight at 6:30pm here at Grace.

JOY CLUB EVENT--Mark your calendars for July 19th. We are going to have our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social at Dearing's Retreat. Remember? Fishing, golf cart rides, bean bag toss, HOMEMADE ice cream and lots of fun! Keep watching for the details!!

HFW: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the first reading is 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What did Paul's calling look like? What was its purpose?

2. How was Paul's calling similar to the calling of the saints of Corinth?

3. What words describe the work of God for the believers in Corinth?

4. How is this true of all believers?

5. How will Jesus present them someday?

HFW: Matthew 7:24-29

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

The first reading is Matthew 7:24-29. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How does one prove wise?

2. How does true wisdom provide stability?

3. What proves a person to be a fool?

4. When does the fruit of wisdom or foolishness appear?

5. What is the relationship between authority and wisdom?

HFW: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

The first reading is 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. Describe the interaction between man's foolishness and God's wisdom?

2. What sort of things do people seek in regard to wisdom?

3. Should we consider ourselves wise?

4. Why would God choose to use things regarded as foolish?

5. Where should our pride rest?

HFW: Romans 1:20-23

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

The second reading is Romans 1:20-23. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 (or so) thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What attributes of God can be discerned from creation?

2. What were two negative responses to seeing God?

3. What is the root of their futility?

4. How do people view themselves?

5. What is the end result of this foolishness?

HFW: Romans 11:33-36

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

The first reading is Romans 11:33-36. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What is the difference between wisdom, knowledge, judgments and ways?

2. What do the words "deep," "unsearchable," and "unfathomable" express?

3. Take a look at Isaiah 40 and Job 41. What is the context for these original quotes?

4. To what purpose do all things exist?

5. What do the words "from," to," and "through" fully convey?

Announcements for June 22-28

VBS--a huge thank you to all who were involved in making VBS a success this year! Please pray with us that the seeds planted will bear much fruit and that children will truly treasure Christ above all!

PRAISE IN THE PARK--Our next Praise in the Park service will be July 5 at 10am at the park bandshell. Please join us.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday, at 6:30 (pm study).

SHAKE WELCOME NIGHT--All incoming 7th graders and parents, please join us this Wednesday night, June 24th @ 6pm. Food will be provided.

SUMMER STUDIES--If you are interested in the Summer Studies, they will be starting next Sunday night, June 28 at 6:30pm here at Grace. To sign up, fill out the tear-off portion of your bulletin.

BAPTISM--Baptism is a wonderful opportunity to make a outward, visible confession of an inward reality of your faith in Christ. If you know Christ as your Savior and have not participated in baptism, you (and our church) are missing out on a tremendous blessing. If you are interested in being baptized, we encourage you to call the office and arrange an appointment to discuss this issue. We are planning a baptism service soon!

SHAKE BON-FIRE--When: Fri. June 26th, Time: 7 – 11pm
Where: Powell’s house
8315 St. Rt. 722
Arcanum, OH 45304
There will be…- A bon-fire, Food, Games, Pool (one-piece suit required girls)
Directions:
49 South past both flashy lights at
Arcanum, turn right on Karr Rd. and go
to the 2nd stop sign. Turn left on 722.
It is the 3rd house on the right.

Announcements for June 15-21

SUMMER PLANS: Somewhere in time, summer used to represent relaxation and taking a break. Sure, the kids are out of school and you may have a vacation (or two) planned and yes, there's the Great Darke County Fair--but often these things can actually make our schedules busier.
As elders, we are praying that you do not take a "vacation" on your walk with the Lord. The following are some ways we encourage you to continue to grow during the summer months:
1) STRIVE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAYS--Weeks can easily get away. One week you're out of town. The next week, you had a long Saturday night. And then the next just seems like the perfect week to hit the lake. Before long, you've missed several weeks (and been missed) and your walk will be effected. Sure, we want you to feel the freedom to "get away," but also encourage you to consider how we may stimulate one another toward love and good deeds.

2) STUDY WITH OUR SUMMER SERMON SERIES--Yes, LIFEGroups are suspended for the summer. However, we still want you to be in the Word throughout the week. We've compiled a book, "His Foolish Wisdom," that we would love for every person to go through with us. We believe it will help keep you in the Word, help you be prepared for Sundays, and help strengthen Greenville Grace.

3) SIGN UP FOR A SUNDAY EVENING CLASS--Our adult Sunday School can only include one class during the school year (due to classroom space limitations), so we try to take advantage of smaller, more interactive classes during the summer. Sign up to join us for one of our "summer studies" and grow in a particular area of faith. (see insert for more information.)

4) SERVE WITH VBS--Join us in ministering to our kids and other kids in the community during VBS. There are a number of ways you can serve (even if you can't all week). See Tammy Detrich for more details.

5) RUTH/ROMANS--Ok, so we couldn't figure out how to start this one with an "s." (We know you love alliteration!) Men, you always have an open invitation to join us for our men's studies on Monday nights and Saturday mornings. Ladies, if you are still interested (and if you beg), I'm sure you could still be included in the women's study of Ruth.

We truly pray that you will not only find the summer change of pace to be refreshing, but that it will also give you an opportunity to grow in your love and devotion to Christ!

V.B.S.--This Week June 14-18

YOUTH CAR WASH!!!
We will be having a Youth Car Wash this Saturday (June 20th) from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Mike Fourman's Dentist Office (138 Shawnee Street). This is a youth fundraiser for our summer missions trip to inner-city Indianapolis. Please come and have your car washed, and tell a friend about it too! All donations will go towards sponsoring teens for the trip!

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday, at 6:30 (pm study).

MEN’S TRAINING--This Monday night will be cancelled in light of VBS. Our next meeting will be June 29 at 7:00 pm where we will study Rom. 4:1-15.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP--Men come join us this Saturday morning at 7am for our Men's Fellowship breakfast.

SHAKE WELCOME NIGHT--For all incoming 7th graders and their parents Wednesday, June 24th @ 6pm. Food will be provided.

SUMMER STUDIES--If you are interested in the Summer Studies, they will be on Sunday nights starting June 28-August 9 at 6:30pm here at Grace. To sign up, fill out the tear-off portion of your bulletin.

BAPTISM--Baptism is a wonderful opportunity to make a outward, visible confession of an inward reality of your faith in Christ. If you know Christ as your Savior and have not participated in baptism, you (and our church) are missing out on a tremendous blessing. If you are interested in being baptized, we encourage you to call the office and arrange an appointment to discuss this issue. We are planning a baptism service soon!

VBS Small Group Stuff

Here are some tools to help provide our small group leaders for VBS...

Click the picture to the left to enlarge the small group leader's sheet for Sunday night.

Click the video to watch (10:12 minutes), to help prepare you for small group leadership.




Included in the video:

1) Be here at 6:30pm on Sunday (every other night, be here by 6:45)

2) Your group will be organized by a color. You will have a color assigned to you and your children's name tags will show that color also.

3) General Schedule for the lesson/small group time.

4) Working through the Small Group Leader's Sheet (see above)

5) Helping your students respond to the gospel.

We are so thrilled for your participation and are looking forward to an excellent week. Thank you for your ministry to children, Greenville Grace and to Jesus Christ!

Announcements for June 8-14

VBS--If you have not registered your child for Vacation Bible School please do so today. We are still in need of craft helpers. We have a sign up for snacks and drinks that we need donated. They will need to be delivered by Sunday Morning June 14th. If you are unable to help the week of VBS and would like some other way to help, we have a sign up for those of you that would like to help us offset the cost of supplies. For more information, please see the VBS table in the narthex or contact Tammy Dietrich at 548-6811 or jeffntammyd1@gmail.com . Please be sure and pick up invitations for your friends and family at the table as well.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Ladies, if you signed up for the summer study of Ruth, we will be starting this Wednesday, June 10 at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 (pm study).

SHAKE WELCOME NIGHT--For all incoming 7th graders and their parents Wednesday, June 24th @ 6pm. Food will be provided.

SUMMER STUDIES--If you are interested in the Summer Studies, they will be on Sunday nights starting June 28-August 9 at 6:30pm here at Grace. Go by the table in narthex to sign-up.

BAPTISM--Baptism is a wonderful opportunity to make a outward, visible confession of an inward reality of your faith in Christ. If you know Christ as your Savior and have not participated in baptism, you (and our church) are missing out on a tremendous blessing. If you are interested in being baptized, we encourage you to call the office and arrange an appointment to discuss this issue. We are planning a baptism service soon!