Wednesday, October 29, 2008

"National Props"

Did you know that Krista Stump was on K-Love (nationally syndicated) yesterday talking about Greenville Grace?

By being the 10th caller, she won three CDs and entered our church in this.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Announcements for Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Life Groups - Our LIFE Group ministries have already started meeting. LIFE Groups are the small group ministry in our church. These groups are our way of living out Acts 2 as a church and for loving one another in all the ways Scripture describes. We are asking all people who would still like to be in a LIFE Group to fill out a card in the narthex. If you are not sure about our LIFE Groups or would like more information, you can grab a booklet in the narthex as well.

Offering Envelopes - As we get closer to the end of the year, we are taking requests for the 2009 offering envelopes. If you would like envelopes for next year, fill out the tear-off portion of the bulletin and place in the offering plate.

New Address: Bill & Terri Russell
1401 Saber Lane
Weatherford, OK 73096
580-774-2686

SHAKE - Wednesday, 7-9pm

Women's Study -- Thursday, 9:30am & 7pm

Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Saturday, 7am

Car Winterizing - Saturday, November 1, 10:00 – 4:00
This Saturday, we have the opportunity as a church to serve our community by helping them get their cars ready for the winter months. However, we also want to you use this opportunity as an outreach to share more than just news about their cars, but, more importantly, the Good News of Jesus Christ! If you are interested in helping, we are in need of volunteers in many capacities: car savvy people, people to prepare refreshments, and anyone willing to start Gospel-centered conversations. Please sign up at the table if you’re interested.

LOST AND FOUND--As this winter approaches, we've still got "reminders" from last winter around our building. Please take time to check the coat racks (just beyond the restrooms) to see if you've left a coat, jacket or other item of clothing. You'll also notice a number of Bibles and books on the shelf above the coat rack. If you have left your Bible behind some week, you'll probably find it there!

Weekend to Remember -The “Weekend to Remember” will be coming to Columbus December 12-14. If you would like more information, there are brochures on the table in the narthex, or see Dan or Jeni Berger.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Announcements for October 20-26-08

SHAKE - Wednesday, 7-9pm

Women's Study -- Thursday, 9:30am & 7pm

Men’s Prayer Breakfast -- Saturday, 7am

Car Winterizing - Saturday, November 1, 10:00 – 4:00
This fall we have the opportunity as a church to serve our community by helping them get their cars ready for the winter months. However, we also want to you use this opportunity as an outreach to share more than just news about their cars, but, more importantly, the Good News of Jesus Christ! If you are interested in helping, we are in need of volunteers in many capacities: car savvy people, people to prepare refreshments, and anyone willing to start Gospel-centered conversations. Please sign up at the table if you’re interested.

LOST AND FOUND--As this winter approaches, we've still got "reminders" from last winter around our building. Please take time to check the coat racks (just beyond the restrooms) to see if you've left a coat, jacket or other item of clothing. You'll also notice a number of Bibles and books on the shelf above the coat rack. If you have left your Bible behind some week, you'll probably find it there!

Weekend to Remember -The “Weekend to Remember” will be coming to Fort Wayne October 24-26 and Columbus December 12-14. If you would like more information, there are brochures on the table in the narthex, or see Dan or Jeni Berger.

Life Groups - Our LIFE Group ministries have already started meeting. LIFE Groups are the small group ministry in our church. These groups are our way of living out Acts 2 as a church and for loving one another in all the ways Scripture describes. We are asking all people who would still like to be in a LIFE Group to fill out a card in the narthex. If you are not sure about our LIFE Groups or would like more information, you can grab a booklet in the narthex as well.

Adult Sunday School - If you did not get the book, What Is A Healthy Church Member, there are more copies on the back table.

Acts Study. Earlier this summer, we discussed an in-depth study of the book of Acts that Grace may offer. Currently, we are planning to start the study just after the first of the year. However, if you are interested in starting the study this fall, Pastor Steve Short (Beamsville Christian Church) is offering this class and has opened it up to people from our church. If you are interested, you need to contact Pastor Steve (547.0009) ASAP, since the class begins in mid-October.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Announcements for Oct. 13-19-08

Life Groups - Our LIFE Group ministries have already started meeting. LIFE Groups are the small group ministry in our church. These groups are our way of living out Acts 2 as a church and for loving one another in all the ways Scripture describes. We are asking all people who would still like to be in a LIFE Group to fill out a card in the narthex. If you are not sure about our LIFE Groups or would like more information, you can grab a booklet in the narthex as well.

Adult Sunday School - If you did not get the book, What Is A Healthy Church Member, please let the office know by filling out the tear-off portion of your bulletin.

Acts Study. Earlier this summer, we discussed an in-depth study of the book of Acts that Grace may offer. Currently, we are planning to start the study just after the first of the year. However, if you are interested in starting the study this fall, Pastor Steve Short (Beamsville Christian Church) is offering this class and has opened it up to people from our church. If you are interested, you need to contact Pastor Steve (547.0009) ASAP, since the class begins in mid-October.

SHAKE - Wednesday, 7-9pm

Women's Study -- Thursday, 9:30am & 7pm

Men’s Prayer Breakfast -- Saturday, 7am

Youth Bonfire - Teens, join us this Saturday, 5pm at Bill & Angie Sowers’s home for a great time of fellowship, food & games.

Special Sunday School - On October 19, we will be sharing information and updating you about our current elder structure. Since this is a vital area of church ministry, we will also devote a time for questions and answers on Oct. 26. Please plan to join us for this informative and encouraging time.

Men’s Backpacking Trip - October 23-26, Red River Gorge, KY. There is a sign-up sheet in narthex. If you have any questions call Jon Knight @ 467-4963.

Car Winterizing - Saturday, November 1, 10:00 – 4:00
This fall we have the opportunity as a church to serve our community by helping them get their cars ready for the winter months. However, we also want to you use this opportunity as an outreach to share more than just news about their cars, but, more importantly, the Good News of Jesus Christ! If you are interested in helping, we are in need of volunteers in many capacities: car savvy people, people to prepare refreshments, and anyone willing to start Gospel-centered conversations. Please sign up at the table if you’re interested.

Coming this fall. The “Weekend to Remember” will be coming to Fort Wayne in October and Columbus in December. If you would like more information, there are brochures on the table in the narthex, or see Dan or Jeni Berger.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Using biblestudytools.com

Question 6 in this week's LIFEgroup Questions asks you to use a greek tool to find the link between 2 John 10-11 and 1 Corinthians 13:6.

Several have asked me to demonstrate how to use the site, so I'm going to give it a shot on this blog. (Click on the pictures to see them larger.)

1. Log on to biblestudytools.com and type in 2 John 1:10-11 under "search"




2. Select a translation (NAS or KJV with Strong's Words if you want to do Greek work), and then hit "find" next to the translation box.




3. Click an underlined word to see its "Strong's page"



4. From this page, you can see the definition, other english words used for translation and see how many times the book is used in each book of the Bible. (Clicking a book will show you all the verses in that book.)



5. The highlighted word will show you how the greek word is used in other passages.


To some, tracing a word back to the greek could seem like a waste of time. While our translations are trustworthy, doing such work can help open the text up further and give you a better ability to understand the author's original intent. (LIFEgroup spoiler alert: Doesn't knowing the same word John uses for "greeting" is also translated "rejoice" give you a better idea what John meant?)

Monday, October 6, 2008

Announcements for Oct. 6-12

Life Groups - Our LIFE Group ministries have already started meeting. LIFE Groups are the small group ministry in our church. These groups are our way of living out Acts 2 as a church and for loving one another in all the ways Scripture describes. We are asking all people who would still like to be in a LIFE Group to fill out a card in the narthex. If you are not sure about our LIFE Groups or would like more information, you can grab a booklet in the narthex as well.

Special Sunday School - On October 19th, we will be sharing information and updating you about our current elder structure. Since this is a vital area of church ministry, we will also devote a time for questions and answers on Oct. 26. Please plan to join us for this informative and encouraging time.

Adult Sunday School - If you did not get the book, What Is A Healthy Church Member, please let the office know by filling out the tear-off portion of your bulletin.
Elders Meeting - Monday, 7pm

SHAKE - Wednesday, 7-9pm

Women's Study -- We will not meet this Thursday the 9th, but will resume on the 16th.

Car Winterizing - We are in need of volunteers for this years winterizing. IF you can help see Matt for details.

Voter Registration - If you have not registered to vote there are voter registration cards on the table in the narthex. Please go by and fill one out. Deadline is TOMORROW!
Youth Bonfire - October 18th, 5pm at Bill & Angie Sowers home. All teens are invited to enjoy a great time of fellowship, food & games.

Men’s Backpacking Trip- October 23-26th, Red River Gorge, KY There is a sign-up sheet in narthex. If you have any questions call Jon Knight @ 467-4963.

Coming this fall- The “Weekend to Remember” will be coming to Fort Wayne in October and Columbus in December. If you would like more information, there are brochures on the table in the narthex, or see Dan or Jeni Berger.

Acts Study- Earlier this summer, we discussed an in-depth study of the book of Acts that Grace may offer. Currently, we are planning to start the study just after the first of the year. However, if you are interested in starting the study this fall, Pastor Steve Short (Beamsville Christian Church) is offering this class and has opened it up to people from our church. If you are interested, you need to contact Pastor Steve (547.0009) ASAP, since the class begins in mid-October.