Monday, March 2, 2009

Announcements for Mar. 2-8

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC--More of our family at Grace are joining the Nilsen’s and Wolfe’s this week in the Dominican. Please pray for their time in the Dominican. May the Lord watch over them and use this ministry opportunity to encourage our missionaries there, grow each participants faith in Christ and see His kingdom expanded through the message of the gospel!

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).

FIREPROOF--As Greenville Fellowship wraps up their Love & Respect series here at our church, they have extended us an invitation to join them tomorrow night at 7:00 pm as they watch the recent movie, "Fireproof."
SPORTSMEN'S DINNER & OUTDOOR EXPO--Tuesday, March 3, 6pm at Community Grace Brethren Church, West Milton. Cost $10, kids 12 & under $4.00 If you interested in going, meet here at Grace at 5:30pm.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP--This Saturday, March 7, all men are invited to our Men's Fellowship time. Breakfast will be served at 7 am and the meeting should conclude around 8:15. Hope to see you there!

MOM’S GROUP DATE CHANGE--Mom’s please join us March 11 at 9:30am here at Grace for a time of fellowship. Diana Manges and Tammy Garber will be speaking about “The Art of Hospitality”.

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--April 13, 2009 (more details to come)

LADIES RETREAT--Unbreakable Bonds Retreat, April 17-18 at The Golden Eagle Retreat Center, Palestine, OH. See fliers on table in narthex for more details.

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