Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Announcements for Feb. 23-Mar. 1

YOUTH DISTRICT BOWLING--Youth come join the fun at Timber Lanes in Clayton on Sunday, March 1 from 7-9pm. The cost is $5 per person for bowling and shoes. If you want to buy snacks and drinks, you will need to bring additional money. The theme is “Pick a Decade.” You can dress according to that decade.

MOM’S GROUP--Mom’s please join us March 11 at 9:30am here at Grace for a time of fellowship.

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER--Another Family Life Conference is coming to Cincinnati this March 6-8. Many people in our church can vouch for the benefit of these conferences. Every marriage, regardless of its condition, can benefit from some intentional focus. We'd highly recommend you check out the table in the narthex to receive more information. Also, see Dan or Jeni Berger for information about a church discount.

QUIET TIME SEMINAR--If you are like many other believers, establishing and keeping a disciplined, effective quiet-time is a real struggle. Bible Fellowship Church is offering a four-hour seminar on Saturday morning, March 28 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Pastor Chris Cobb will be teaching how to have an effective, personal quiet time. Bring your Bible, a pen and a heart ready to hear the Word. For more information, contact Pastor Cobb at pastorchris@biblefellowship.com or the church office, 937-547-1952.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE--Plan now to donate blood on April 13, 2009 (more details to follow)

ATTENTION LADIES--Space still available to attend the Unbreakable Bonds Retreat, April 17-18 but all overnight accommodations have been filled.

GRACE BLOG--To keep informed about happenings here at Grace, check out our church blog (ggbcnews.blogspot.com) for special announcements, missionary updates, baptism testimonies and much more.

LIFE GROUPS--If you have not yet joined a LIFEGroup, now would be the perfect time to sign up. Information cards are available on wooden table in Narthex.

ELDER LEADERSHIP--The elder team would like to present Marshall Gipe to the church body as one who desires to be an elder. While Scripture says it is an honorable thing to desire the office of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1), the chapter goes on to lay out very specific guidelines for elder leadership (3:1-7). We would encourage you to examine this passage (along with Titus 1 and 1 Peter 5, among others) and also Marshall’s testimony. As elders, we desire to know if you can affirm Marshall’s qualifications for elder leadership. Would you please consider these texts, examine Marshall’s life and then share your confirmations or concerns with a current elder?

SERMONEUTICS--"Sermoneutics" is two things: 1) a made up word. 2) an upcoming men's study exploring the "why, how and what" of preaching. If you would like to refine your gifts in preaching/teaching, would like to explore whether God has called you to preach/teach, would like to know how to evaluate preaching/teaching, or would simply like to dive into some Scriptures with other men in order to grow closer to God...then this class if for you. We will meet every other Monday night starting March 16th. For more information, see Danny or the table in the narthex (sign up is also on the table).

VBS--June 14th – 19th
Mark your calendars now. The dates for this year’s VBS have been set.

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