Web updates

The Lifegroup questions for the next three weeks are now available on the website. We will continue to keep you posted (pun intended) via the blog when updates come in. Children's ministry resources are on their way. Thanks for your patience.

Also, the adult sunday school audio and notes have been posted here. If you haven't had a chance to sit in on Oscar's class yet, don't miss out. Download the audio, look at the outlines and then come next week. You won't regret it.

Looking forward to worshipping with you on Sunday.

Announcements!

The following announcements came through our bulletin, powerpoint and announcements during the Sunday, September 23rd service:

PIERCES--Thank you to all of you who attended, gave cards, prepared our reception and greeted Daniel and Teressa this past weekend. It was such a blessing to have them among us and we believe they were blessed as well. Daniel and Teressa wanted us to provide their contact information to the church:

Daniel & Teressa Pierce
PO Box 71
Murphy, NC 28906
danpierce@mac.com
828.361.7153 (Daniel's cell)
828.361.5381 (Teressa's cell)

You can also keep up to date about Elizabeth here.

RETURN OF THE WOLFES—Tim and Evelyn Wolfe (Missionaries of ours in the Dominican Republic) will be returning to us in October. We want to shower them with support. Please see the “cornucopia” out on the Outreach Board. Grab and item and return the gift card (along with an encouragement card) to the office by October 7th.

Tim and Evelyn plan to share briefly with us during the service on October 14. Tim will also be teaching our Sunday School that day. Also, at 6:30PM, Tim and Evelyn will give a longer update about the Dominican Republic.

DIVORCE CARE--Monday nights from 7-9PM

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY--We are currently seeking to develop a ministry team in the area of Children's Music. If you enjoy working with children and are musically, dramatically, artistically, or technically inclined, please prayfully consider the following opportunities for service:

Children's Church Weekly Worship--song leadedrs and sound/powerpoint technicians in weekly times of worship during the Children's Church portion of 2nd service (~11:30-11:45). The goal would be to have a rotation of teams once a month.

Special Programs--an as-needed team of various helpers working on seasonal and other special music. Would include working with drama, choir, costuming, set design, hand bell directing, and choreography. There will be an informational meeting on September 30th, from 10:45-11:15 in the Children's Church room. Any questions, contact Shelly Warner at 692.6577 or swarner87@core.com.

JOY OUTING (Senior Adult Ministry)--will be having lunch at Farmer Brown's on October 6th at 11am and then will go to the Bear's Mill Fall Festival.

LIFE GROUPS—If you thought the beginning of the fall would mean the end of our nagging you about LIFE Groups, you were wrong. Seriously, we can’t encourage you enough to experience all the “one anothers” that Scripture describes through this ministry. LIFE Groups are just starting up, and it is not too late to join. Just fill out a green card on the table and return it to the office. We’ll take care of the rest.

SUNSHINE BAG—We encourage you to continue to shower Chris and Stacy Mortensen with love and prayers. There is a bag on the table in the narthex that provides ideas for ways to encourage them. Simply grab a copy of the list attached to the bag, purchase the items and attach an encouragement card, and return to the bag.

HELP NEEDED--If you have "carpenter skills," we are looking for someone to help build risers (nesting boxes made out of plywood) for our haoliday decorations. If you think you could be of assistance, please contact Kay Sloat (548.3714) or the office.

DISHES--If you sent in food for the funeral of Lindsay Donadio, dishes can be picked up after the service in the kitchen.

FINANCIAL REPORT--

Weekly Budget: $6458

Average Weekly Giving: $6021

Highlights in Hebrews

Just an update about our website...

The notes and audio from last weeks Adult Sunday School are up. If you missed Oscar Stroede's first week of "Highlights in Hebrews" you can download all the resources here .

Additionally, all of our current 1 John questions, lesson plans, table talks, and audio are currently up as well. Be sure to check it out as well.

Thanks for your patience as we continue to try and get more resources for you. I will be sure to post here at the blog as soon as we get more Lifegroup questions and children's ministry resources available.

Announcements!

The following are the announcements, bulletin information and powerpoint slides from September 16th:

LINDSAY DONADIO ARRANGEMENTS--Please continue in prayer for the Claudy/Donadio families as they mourn the tragic loss of Lindsay. Calling Hours are Monday, 4-8pm @ Zechar-Bailey and the Funeral will be Tuesday, 10am @ Castine C.O.B.. If you are helping provide food for the funeral meal, all food is to be at Greenville Grace by 9am Tuesday.

ENCOURAGE THE PIERCES—Daniel and Teressa will be visiting Greenville in just a few weeks. A couple ways you can encourage them:

Scrap Book Page—We would love to provide Daniel and Teressa with a scrapbook from Grace.
-Please grab a scrapbook sheet from the black table and decorate it with pictures, letters, and thoughts from your family.
-If you would like someone else to design your page, please contact the office. (We have willing women who have volunteered)
-If you have participated in 4-H at the Fair, there is a page to sign in the back of the auditorium.
-If you have completed your page, there is a box in the kitchen to place completed pictures. All scrapbook pages need to be turned into the church by Wednesday evening so they can be included in the book!

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures—We would also like to show a “picture history” of Daniel and Teressa’s time here in Greenville. If you have pictures from the last 8 years of ministry (whether Daniel and Teressa are in them or not), would you be wiling to allow us to borrow them (just to scan, then they’d be returned to you)? If so, please contact the office.

RETURN OF THE WOLFES—Tim and Evelyn Wolfe (Missionaries of ours in the Dominican Republic) will be returning to us in October. We want to shower them with support. Please see the “cornucopia” out on the Outreach Board. Grab and item and return the gift card (along with an encouragement card) to the office by October 7th.



ROD & SARA DEATON--It was a joy to welcome Rod and Sara Deaton into our fellowship "officially." Rod and Sara have attended Grace for a while now, and certainly considered it home, but were just recently received into membership by the elders. Welcome!



WELCOME TO GRACE—Are you new to our church and would like to understand Grace better? Perhaps you’ve been coming for a while but are thinking of officially making Grace your home? Then the “Welcome to Grace” class is for you. Please sign up in the narthex or contact the office. Class begins September 16th @ 6:30pm (childcare provided). You can still join if you are interested!

DIVORCE CARE—If you know a loved one who has suffered the pain of divorce or separation, we encourage you to tell them about Divorce Care. God has been gracious to many in our church (and community) to allow them healing through this time and to draw them closer to His Son through this support group. See the table in the narthex for a flier you could give a loved one. Begins Monday night @7pm.

LIFE GROUPS—If you thought the beginning of the fall would mean the end of our nagging you about LIFE Groups, you were wrong. Seriously, we can’t encourage you enough to experience all the “one anothers” that Scripture describes through this ministry. LIFE Groups are just starting up, and it is not too late to join. Just fill out a green card on the table and return it to the office. We’ll take care of the rest.

SUNSHINE BAG—We encourage you to continue to shower Chris and Stacy Mortensen with love and prayers. There is a bag on the table in the narthex that provides ideas for ways to encourage them. Simply grab a copy of the list attached to the bag, purchase the items and attach an encouragement card, and return to the bag.

TENTS—Did you let us borrow a tent for VBS? If so, thank you. Are you allowing us to store your tent since then? If so, we are fully blessed and prepared to return it to you. Please check the tents in the corner of the Narthex to see if we still have yours.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY--We are currently seeking to develop a ministry team in the area of Children's Music. If you enjoy working with children and are musically, dramatically, artistically, or technically inclined, please prayfully consider the following opportunities for service:

Children's Church Weekly Worship--song leadedrs and sound/powerpoint technicians in weekly times of worship during the Children's Church portion of 2nd service (~11:30-11:45). The goal would be to have a rotation of teams once a month.

Special Programs--an as-needed team of various helpers working on seasonal and other special music. Would include working with drama, choir, costuming, set design, hand bell directing, and choreography. There will be an informational meeting on September 30th, from 10:45-11:15 in the Children's Church room. Any questions, contact Shelly Warner at 692.6577 or swarner87@core.com.

JOY Club Outing (Senior Adult Ministry)--will be having lunch at Farmer Brown's on October 6th @ 11am and then will go to the Bear's Mill Fall Festival.

FINANCIAL REPORT--

Weekly Budget: $6458

Average Weekly Giving: $6069

Table Talk

Have your "Table Talk" times been a success?

I'd say ours have, but probably not in the way you'd expect. (Click link to read about it.)

Table Talk

If you didn't get a copy of the Table Talk (family guide for I John intro), you can find it below:

[If the image is too large to print. You can right-click "save picture as" and save it on your hard drive. Then insert the image into a Word or publishing document.]

Announcements!

The following are the announcements from the September 9 bulletin and powerpoint.

CHILDCARE—If you are here with your family, we are delighted to have you all. Children are a tremendous blessing from the Lord and we want you to know we care about them too. During first service, we offer nursery care for children 3 and under. We have Sunday School classes for ages 2 and up (and nursery care for those under two). During second service, we offer Children’s Church during the sermon for ages 3rd grace and below. Your child will be dismissed just before the message.

REEDS—It is our joy and privilege to welcome Dave and Roxane Reed into our membership this morning. Dave and Roxane have been attending Grace for over a year. During this time, they have come to see the beauty of Jesus Christ as their Savoir and Treasure. They were baptized in August at our “Praise in the Park.” Obviously, Grace has been their home, and we’ve enjoyed them as family for some time, but we’re delighted to “make it official.” Welcome!

ENCOURAGE THE PIERCES—Daniel and Teressa will be visiting Greenville in just a few weeks. A couple ways you can encourage them:

Grounds Crew—Come help freshen up their property (5196 Hogpath) on September 14th @ 5:30pm. This will help keep their visit from being consumed with caring for the house.

Reception—The next week, September 22 (2-4pm) [correction from bulleting] we’ll have a reception here at the church. We know Daniel and Teressa would be encouraged by your attendance.

Scrap Book Page—We would love to provide Daniel and Teressa with a scrapbook from Grace.
-Please grab a scrapbook sheet from the black table and decorate it with pictures, letters, and thoughts from your family.
-If you would like someone else to design your page, please contact the office. (We have willing women who have volunteered)
-If you have participated in 4-H at the Fair, there is a page to sign in the back of the auditorium.
-If you have completed your page, there is a box in the kitchen to place completed pictures.

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures—We would also like to show a “picture history” of Daniel and Teressa’s time here in Greenville. If you have pictures from the last 8 years of ministry (whether Daniel and Teressa are in them or not), would you be wiling to allow us to borrow them (just to scan, then they’d be returned to you)? If so, please contact the office.

RETURN OF THE WOLFES—Tim and Evelyn Wolfe (Missionaries of ours in the Dominican Republic) will be returning to us in October. We want to shower them with support. Please see the “cornucopia” out on the Outreach Board. Grab and item and return the gift card (along with an encouragement card) to the office by October 7th.

WELCOME TO GRACE—Are you new to our church and would like to understand Grace better? Perhaps you’ve been coming for a while but are thinking of officially making Grace your home? Then the “Welcome to Grace” class is for you. Please sign up in the narthex or contact the office. Class begins September 16th @ 6:30pm (childcare provided).

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST--Join us four our first men's prayer breakfast this Saturday at 7am. All men are invited!

DIVORCE CARE—If you know a loved one who has suffered the pain of divorce or separation, we encourage you to tell them about Divorce Care. God has been gracious to many in our church (and community) to allow them healing through this time and to draw them closer to His Son through this support group. See the table in the narthex for a flier you could give a loved one.

LIFE GROUPS—If you thought the beginning of the fall would mean the end of our nagging you about LIFE Groups, you were wrong. Seriously, we can’t encourage you enough to experience all the “one anothers” that Scripture describes through this ministry. LIFE Groups are just starting up, and it is not too late to join. Just fill out a green card on the table and return it to the office. We’ll take care of the rest.

SUNSHINE BAG—We encourage you to continue to shower Chris and Stacy Mortensen with love and prayers. There is a bag on the table in the narthex that provides ideas for ways to encourage them. Simply grab a copy of the list attached to the bag, purchase the items and attach an encouragement card, and return to the bag.

TENTS—Did you let us borrow a tent for VBS? If so, thank you. Are you allowing us to store your tent since then? If so, we are fully blessed and prepared to return it to you. Please check the tents in the corner of the Narthex to see if we still have yours.

HELP NEEDED--If you have "carpenter skills," we are looking for someone to help build risers for our holiday decorations. If you think you could be of assistance, please contact Kay Sloat (548.3714) or the office.

FINANCIAL REPORT--

Weekly Budget: $6458

Ave. Weekly Giving: $6089

General Fund: $59,403 (+$33,686)

Who Prayed for Patience?

Well, you get to practice it. (As do we.) Right now, Jason's computer is on the blink, and he's our technology guy...so we may be a little behind until then.

[PS. No Apple jokes right now...we're all a little sensitive. :-) ]

What is a blog?

"Why in the world would I come to a church blog?" you may be asking?

You may even be asking, "What in the world is a blog?"

Simply put, this is electronic, interactive church bulletin

We hope to:

Inform you of things that are coming.

Recap things that have happened. [with pictures, even]

and take cheap shots at Matt. [see below]

Plus, you'll be able to give feedback [through the "Comments"].

Just another way we hope to keep the channels of communication open.

We Love You, Matt

so we want to help keep you humble:


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LGQ--I John 1:1-4, September 16

LGQ--I John 1:5-10, September 23

LGQ--I John 2:1-2, September 30