Announcements for May 25-31

Memorial Day--During our nation's short life, God has granted us remarkable freedoms. These freedoms are a grace from God, with our nation's veterans being an instrument of that grace. We encourage you to praise God for these freedoms and also thank those who have served our country to provide these freedoms.

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?
SUMMER STUDIES--If you are interested in the Summer Studies, they will be on Sunday nights starting June 28-August 9 at 6:30pm. Sign-up sheets are on the table in narthex.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Ladies, starting June 10 (am study) and June 11 (pm study) a eight week study of Ruth will begin. We strongly encourage you to go by the table in narthex to sign-up today if you will be taking the study.

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!

PRAISE IN THE PARK CARRY-IN, June 7 following the service at: The Steve Garber farm, 8802 Hartle Rd., Greenville

A-K vegetable and a dessert
L-Z salad and a dessert
Church will provide the meat and drinks. Bring your own place settings.

VBS--WE NEED YOUR HELP June 14-18. There will be a meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 7pm here at Grace for anyone who is volunteering for VBS that has not been at any other meetings this year. For more information, stop by the table in narthex or contact Tammy Dietrich at 548-6811 or email jeffntammy1@gmail.com.

HAPPY CAMPERS--Are you looking for a summer camp experience where your child can have fun and grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus? We've got two options for you. Our Tristate District of Grace Brethren Churches is offering "Creation Adventure" July 12th-17th. Skyview Ranch is also offering camps five different weeks in the summer. If interested in either camp (we recommend either one!), stop by the church office for information or check out their websites. (tristatecamp.com or skyviewranch.org)

DR Update

19 May 2009. Statesville, NC is here again this year and Doctor Sam is back. There are 31 in the group, all senior class teenagers; they graduate next week. We also have two new male interns, Kevin and Brendt. We went to an unnamed village on the North side of Santo Domingo. It started out raining all morning and we traversed some pretty bad roads up and down hills. It was so bad that we had to unload the medical supplies from the trailer, haul them up the hill on foot, then disconnect the trailer from the bus, drive the bus up the slippery hill and then drag and push the trailer by rope to the top of the hill on the muddy road.
The village was rather remote; most of the villagers have no work and Jackie comes every night from her orphanage to feed them a meal. It took us 3 hours to arrive. The group set up and gave a puppet show and gospel presentation and then we started the clinic around. 11:30. The teens played with the kids and we saw around 90 people in clinic as well as run an eye glass station. It turned out that it did not rain the rest of the afternoon and I got sunburned through the clouds. The drive home was through rush hour traffic when we reached town.

20 May 2009. The team went to Los Llanos, which is over an hour north of SCORE. We had been here in February with the Fourman group for the first time; this time the pastor was prepared. He had a list of those to be seen in the morning clinic and a big blue tarp erected in front of the church for protection from the sun; in the afternoon it was cloudy with a little shower. The grounds were wet from previous days rains and a little muddy.
The group gave the gospel message both morning and afternoon along with a puppet show. They conducted a carnival and we had a big crowd at the church all day. They played recorded music, played games, did face painting, gave out candy, had a clown, made balloon figures, made yarn bracelets, painted finger nails, passed out gospel materials, had all kinds of balls to play with and handed out home-made back packs with everyone wanted.
In clinic the group saw over 100 people. It was hot, stifling and humid inside the tin roofed church; we ran some fans off the generator to help a little. It was a good tiring day. The kids did a great job.




The following came from Tim Wolfe this morning:

Announcements for May 18-24

Summer Schedule starts next week
1st service 9:00am - 10:15am
2nd service 10:45am - noon
No Sunday School

GRADUATE RECOGNITION--Next Sunday, May 24

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?

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

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY--Ladies, we will be starting a eight week study of Ruth the month of June . For more information or to sign up, go by the table in narthex.

MEN’S TRAINING--Please be sure to join us Monday evening, May 18. Study will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be followed by additional training on men's issues.

SUMMER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE--Ladies, are you aware you can serve your brothers in Christ simply by the way you dress during summer months? We encourage you to consider this at all times, but especially as we gather together to worship. What a gift to men if they do not have to fight the battle of the eyes and mind when they gather with their sisters in Christ! We praise God for your desire to see Jesus magnified!

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!

PRAISE IN THE PARK CARRY-IN on June 7 immediately following the service at: The Steve Garber farm, 8802 Hartle Rd., Greenville

A-K vegetable and a dessert
L-Z salad and a dessert

Church will provide the meat and drinks. Bring your own place settings.

VBS--WE NEED YOUR HELP June 14-18. Stop by the table in narthex or contact Tammy Dietrich at 548-6811 or email jeffntammy1@gmail.com.

HAPPY CAMPERS--Are you looking for a summer camp experience where your child can have fun and grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus? We've got two options for you. Our Tristate District of Grace Brethren Churches is offering "Creation Adventure" July 12th-17th. Skyview Ranch is also offering camps five different weeks in the summer. If interested in either camp (we recommend either one!), stop by the church office for information or check out their websites. (tristatecamp.com or skyviewranch.org)

Announcements for May 11-17

MEN’S MINISTRY--This Saturday morning, May 16, Men's ministries will be hosting a workday for any men interested. The day will start at 7:00 am and run to 11:00 where a grilled lunch will be provided. Participants may want to bring gloves, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship as we care for the building God has provided for us.

SUMMER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE--Ladies, are you aware you can serve your brothers in Christ simply by the way you dress during summer months? We encourage you to consider this at all times, but especially as we gather together to worship. What a gift to men if they do not have to fight the battle of the eyes and mind when they gather with their sisters in Christ! We praise God for your desire to see Jesus magnified!

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!

DISHES--If you have brought in food for any event, please go by the kitchen and check the basket to see if any dishes belong to you. Unclaimed items will be donated to goodwill.

PRAISE IN THE PARK CARRY-IN on June 7 immediately following the service at: The Steve Garber farm, 8802 Hartle Rd., Greenville
A-K vegetable and a dessert
L-Z salad and a dessert
Church will provide the meat and drinks. Bring your own place settings.

VBS--This year’s dates for Vacation Bible School are June 14-19. The theme is: God Always Wins. For more information, stop by the table in the narthex.

HAPPY CAMPERS--Are you looking for a summer camp experience where your child can have fun and grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus? We've got two options for you. Our Tristate District of Grace Brethren Churches is offering "Creation Adventure" July 12th-17th. Skyview Ranch is also offering camps five different weeks in the summer. If interested in either camp (we recommend either one!), stop by the church office for information or check out their websites. (tristatecamp.com or skyviewranch.org)

GRADUATION--Do you have a son/daughter graduating from school this coming year? We would love to recognize them during our May 24th service. If you would like their “open house” and graduation announced, we need to receive a picture, graduation information, and open house schedule as soon as possible. Deadline is May 17th.

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?

Announcements for May 4-10

SUMMER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE--Ladies, are you aware you can serve your brothers in Christ simply by the way you dress during summer months? We encourage you to consider this at all times, but especially as we gather together to worship. What a gift to men if they do not have to fight the battle of the eyes and mind when they gather with their sisters in Christ! We praise God for your desire to see Jesus magnified!

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!

DISHES--If you have brought in food for any event, please go by the kitchen and check the basket to see if any dishes belong to you. Unclaimed items will be donated to goodwill.

MEN’S TRAINING--Please be sure to join us as we continue our study in Romans Monday evening, May 4. Study will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be followed by additional training on men's issues.

PRAISE IN THE PARK CARRY-IN on June 7 immediately following the service at: The Steve Garber farm, 8802 Hartle Rd., Greenville

A-K vegetable and a dessert
L-Z salad and a dessert
Church will provide the meat and drinks. Bring your own place settings.

VBS--This year’s dates for Vacation Bible School are June 14-19. The theme is: God Always Wins. For more information, stop by the table in the narthex.

HAPPY CAMPERS--Are you looking for a summer camp experience where your child can have fun and grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus? We've got two options for you. Our Tristate District of Grace Brethren Churches is offering "Creation Adventure" July 12th-17th. Skyview Ranch is also offering camps five different weeks in the summer. If interested in either camp (we recommend either one!), stop by the church office for information or check out their websites. (tristatecamp.com or skyviewranch.org)

GRADUATION--Do you have a son/daughter graduating from school this coming year? We would love to recognize them during our May 24th service. If you would like their “open house” and graduation announced, we need to receive a picture, graduation information, and open house schedule as soon as possible. Deadline is May 17th.

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?