HFW: Romans 10:8-17

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the final reading is Romans 10:8-17. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What was the message Paul had been preaching?

2. What role does ethnicity play in coming to know Christ?

3. How central is hearing the gospel to becoming saved?

4. What is our role for others to hear the gospel?

5. What does God use to generate faith?

HFW: Romans 11:11-15

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the third reading is Romans 11:11-15. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How has the Jewish rejection of Jesus resulted in our hearing the gospel?

2. Though Paul is an apostle to the Gentiles, what was his attitude toward Israel?

3. Who was Paul primarily speaking to with the book of Romans?

4. What is being accomplished by this message?

5. How could this result in Jewish salvation?

HFW: Acts 1:6-8

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the second reading is Acts 1:6-8. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What were the disciples looking for from Jesus?

2. What does Jesus say in regard to establishing the kingdom?

3. Where will their power come from?

4. How will the message be spread?

5. To what are they witnesses?

Announcements for July 27-August 2

Praise in the Park--Please join us next Sunday for our Praise in the Park service at 10am at the park bandshell. We will have a special time of commissioning, immediately following the morning service.

Communion--On August 16th @ 6:30pm, we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s death, burial and resurrection on behalf of our sins! If you know Christ as your Savior, we hope that you will join us for this beautiful service.

Grace Moms--"If you have children ages 0 - 6 and would like to be involved in Grace Moms this year, sign up by filling out the tear-off portion of your bulletin and putting it in the offering plate this Sunday through August 3rd. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, beginning in September. See Charity Wright or Rachel Wooten for more information.

Summer Studies--Tonight at 6:30pm

Men’s Training--Please be sure to join us this Monday evening. Study will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be followed by additional training on men's issues.

Elders Meeting--Tomorrow night at 8pm.

Women’s Summer Study--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study)

SHAKE--Wednesday night at 7pm.

Youth Bonfire--Youth come join us Friday night, July 31st at the Sower’s home for a great time of fellowship, food and games. The time is 7-11pm.

Youth Mission Trip Informational Meeting-Sunday, August 2nd, 5:30 PM We will be having an informational meeting about the upcoming Youth Mission trip (August 6th-10th). All Teens going on the trip and at least one parent (if possible) are asked to attend. Please let Matt know if you have a time conflict.

Men’s Fellowship--Men come join us this Saturday morning. Breakfast will be served at 7 am and our study will follow.

HFW: Matthew 28:16-20

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the first reading is Matthew 28:16-20. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How do the 11 disciples respond when they see Jesus? What can this tell you?

2. How does Jesus’ authority impact His calling to the disciples?

3. Where are we to seek making disciples?

4. According to this passage, what does discipleship look like?

5. How long did Jesus see this commission lasting?

HFW: Colossians 3:15-17

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (5), the last reading is Colossians 3:15-17. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How do you let peace rule?

2. How does our calling play into this peace?

3. How does one let the Word of Christ dwell richly in you?

4. What ways can we express the Word of God to one another?

5. What should be our overall attitude?

HFW: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (5), the third reading is 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What role did the Scriptures play in Timothy’s upbringing?

2. How can the Word of God transform a believer?

3. What is the relationship between preaching and the Word of God?

4. Will this perspective be popular?

5. What is the relationship between Scripture, preaching and evangelism?

HFW: 2 Peter 1:16-21

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (5), the second reading is 2 Peter 1:16-21. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What didn’t Peter follow?

2. What event does Peter reference?

3. What role does prophecy play in the trustworthiness of Scripture?

4. For how long does Peter say we should pay attention to Scripture?

5. How does Peter describe inspiration?

Announcements for July 20-26

Grace Moms--"If you have children ages 0 - 6 and would like to be involved in Grace Moms this year, sign up by filling out the tear-off portion of your bulletin and putting it in the offering plate this Sunday through August 3rd. We meet the first Wednesday of every month, beginning in September. See Charity Wright or Rachel Wooten for more information.

Summer Studies--Tonight at 6:30pm

Women’s Summer Study--Wednesday, 9:30 (am study) and Thursday, 6:30 (pm study).

SHAKE--Wednesday night at 7pm

Youth Bonfire--Youth come join us next Sunday night, July 31st at the Sower’s home for a great time of fellowship, food and games. The time is 7-11pm.

PRAISE IN THE PARK--Please join us for our next Praise in the Park service on August 2 at 10am at the park bandshell.

Communion--On August 16th @ 6:30pm, we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s death, burial and resurrection on behalf of our sins! If you know Christ as your Savior, we hope that you will join us for this beautiful service.

HFW: Acts 2:37-47

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (5), the first reading is Acts 2:37-47. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How did Peter respond to the crowd?

2. To whom was this message made available?

3. What were the believers doing?

4. How were these things centered on the Word of God?

5. What was the result?

HFW: Acts 6:1-7

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (4), the last reading is Acts 6:1-7. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What is the essence of the conflict?

2. Why were the apostles hesitant to focus on feeding widows?

3. What kind of men should the church choose for deacons?

4. How is Stephen described?

5. What was the result?

HFW: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (4), the third reading is 1 Timothy 2:9-15. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What should a woman focus on more than her appearance?

2. Is this focus extraordinary?

3. What restrictions does Paul give women within the church?

4. What is Paul’s reason for this restriction?

5. What virtues should a woman strive for?

HFW: Titus 1:5-9

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (4), the second reading is Titus 1:5-9. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What office was to be established in every city on Crete?

2. How important is this task to Paul?

3. What kind of man does an elder need to be?

4. What is his primary function?

5. How can establishing elders further establish the church?

HFW: Colossians 1:13-20

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (4), the first reading is Colossians 1:13-20. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How is the gospel central to this passage?

2. What does “firstborn of all creation” mean? Does this mean Jesus was created?

3. What is the purpose and scope of all creation?

4. What is Christ’s role in the church?

5. In what does God find pleasure?

[Tried something new with this video. I could not get the audio/video to synch up well, so this style spares you the disconnection between my face and my words.]

Announcements for July 13-19

Men’s Training--Please join us this Monday evening for our Men’s training. Study will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be followed by additional training on men's issues.

Elders Meeting--Tomorrow night at 8pm.

Women’s Summer Study--Wednesday at 9:30(am study) and Thursday at 6:30(pm study).

SHAKE--Youth come join us this Wednesday night at 7pm.

Men’s Fellowship--Men come join us this Saturday morning at 7am for our Men's Fellowship breakfast.

Joy Club Event--Come join us next Sunday, July 19 for our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social at Dearing's Retreat. Remember? Fishing, golf cart rides, bean bag toss, HOMEMADE ice cream and lots of fun! We will start at 3pm. Bring a small snack and your lawn chair. If you have questions, contact Lois or Dale at 548-6965.

HFW: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the last reading is 1 Corinthians 2:1-9. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What does superiority in speech and wisdom look like?

2. What was the point of Paul’s preaching?

3. Why was Paul’s preaching powerful?

4. What is the mystery that has been revealed?

5. Why won’t the whole world receive this message?

HFW: Habakkuk 3:17-19

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the third reading is Habakkuk 3:17-19. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What were the conditions for Israel?

2. What does it mean to exult?

3. Why does he rejoice?

4. What does it mean to make his feet like hinds’ feet?

5. How does the writer find strength and encouragement in tough times?

Dear Family in Christ

Thank you to all that helped and gave diapers! It is such a huge blessing to our family and we are humbled by your display of generosity and love. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this body of believers and we're honored to know and worship Christ with you.

Thank you!

Andy & Rachel Wooten

HFW: Romans 1:1-17

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the second reading is Romans 1:1-17. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. How does Paul describe the church in Rome?

2. Why is Paul thankful for the church?

3. How has Paul shown his concern for the church?

4. What can’t Paul wait to do when he arrives?

5. What is the power of his message?

HFW: Matthew 16:13-18

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (3), the first reading is Matthew 16:13-18. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What made the answers of “the people” incomplete?

2. What doctrines are within the title “the Christ, the Son of the Living God?”

3. How does Jesus say Peter “came up with” this answer?

4. What is the “rock” upon which Jesus will build His church?

5. How powerful will it be?

Announcements for July 6-12

It is our joy to announce that Jason Bradshaw, Marshall Gipe and Matt Strader have been added to our team of elders! We are thankful for their patience during this intense and lengthy process. We were thrilled with overwhelming affirmations of each man’s character and ministry fruit we received from the Body. We especially appreciated those who were willing to voice concern regarding our elder leadership structure and the influence several young elders may create. We want you to know we gave considerable attention to these concerns and believe the discussion has strengthened us as a team. We will be addressing some of these specific issues on July 19th, as we address God’s wisdom in elder leadership.
We also encourage you to join us at Praise in the Park, August 2nd, as we will have a special time of commissioning, immediately following the morning service.

Parents Of Three Year Olds & Younger--Because we want you to be able to enjoy and focus during our worship service, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of our nursery ministry. Nursery workers will be delighted to help care for your little one, and even provide a pager for you in case your assistance is needed. Your child will be well cared for while you (and those seated around you) will be able to focus on the service.

Women’s Summer Study--Wednesday at 9:30 (am study) and Thursday at 6:30 (pm study).

Ice Cream Social--Next Sunday, July 12 from 8-10pm here at Grace. This is another way you can help support our youth group and enjoy homemade ice cream at the same time!!

Joy Club Event--Mark your calendars for July 19th. We are going to have our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social at Dearing's Retreat. Remember? Fishing, golf cart rides, bean bag toss, HOMEMADE ice cream and lots of fun! We will start at 3pm. Bring a small snack and your lawn chair. If you have questions, contact Lois or Dale at 548-6965.

Cameron Denlinger's Testimony

Cameron provided the following testimony just before his baptism:

I am a sinner and former enemy of God, that He has reconciled to Himself by grace, through faith in the perfect sacrifice of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe with my whole heart that my salvation comes from completely outside of myself, it rests wholly on the work of Jesus on my behalf, that there is nothing I can do to earn or merit God's favor, to obtain salvation, but it is rather a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus.

I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, fully man and fully God, that He was born as a baby and lived a sinless life, was crucified and rose the third day and is now seated at the Father's right hand interceding for His people. Jesus died for me when I still hated Him and was still His enemy. God through His grace and by His Spirit chose to reveal His Son to me and wash me in the blood of Jesus. I was by nature a child of wrath and there was no good thing in me. I was a slave to sin. God in His mercy gave me a new nature and now I no longer have to serve sin but can instead be obedient to God.

I have been baptized before but it was out of fear and with the idea that my salvation came at the time of baptism. I am getting baptized today because of the work that Jesus Christ has done in my life about two years ago. He brought me through several circumstances to the end of myself. I could go no further, my life was falling apart and I had no hope of recovery. I knew I was a sinner and needed forgiveness and through some counseling and a lot of prayer Jesus broke my heart and showed me what I really was and how desperately I needed him. Although things haven't been perfect things have changed dramatically in my life.

Up to that point in my life I thought I didn't have a very neat testimony, I had never done anything really bad and thought that becoming a Christian wasn't a very big change for me. I know better now, when I was converted I was raised to new life in Jesus from being dead in my sins.

It is my desire to bring glory and honor to God and to in some way help others to see the love and forgiveness that can be found in Jesus. I want to develop a passion for God and a love for others. I want to thank those of you here at Grace that have taken us in, especially when we first started coming, we looked different and didn't know you but you accepted us and loved us anyway. We praise God that you were willing to be used by God to help bring us to where we are today. We love our family here at Grace and the dedication that we see to the Scripture and serving God and to each other.

May God bless you!

Kyrston Denlinger's Testimony

Kyrstron provided the following testimony just before her baptism today:

I was baptized at the age of 14 into the Old German Baptist Church. I did not understand the real reason for baptism. All I knew was that I didn't want to go to hell and all my friends were doing it and I desperately wanted to fit in. And besides that I would get a new wardrobe. I knew real Christians read their bibles and prayed but there was no desire or thirst for the word in my life. In fact I really didn't think prayer worked, cause God had failed to give me the one thing I begged for over and over, for my mother to come back. I also had no real understanding of the depravity of my heart, after all I was a good kid, and that without the calling of Christ I could never choose him. I thought that I had to do all these exterior works to get on God's good side.

I had seasons in my life when I would try hard to throw myself into the Word but when I read I could not seem to understand and I felt so confused. To make a long story short a few years ago we came to Grace and I saw a side of the followers of Christ that I had never seen. I saw a joy in their faces and a love for others and I was reminded of how lost I felt. Then two years ago we left the G.B. church and became regular attendees here. But instead of feeling free I felt even more lost. Through a series of events, sermons and the prayers of my husband and others who knew of my struggles, I came to realize that I was drawing my identity from the things I did and the way I acted instead of from Christ and His work on the cross. So a couple of months ago, through the grace of God I fell on the ONE who could forgive my sins and give me eternal life. And now I know that without Christ all my trying and works are to no avail and mean nothing. I knew this before, in fact I had a lot of head knowledge but it never reached my heart. I was a very good pretender and knew how to act and talk like a Christian, but inside I was full of dead men's bone.

The next Sunday when we went to church I was able to grasp the message not just have it bounce off. This was so exciting for me and I knew then that the Holy Spirit was at work in me, waking my dead heart to a hunger for the truth. So because I know in my heart that this is the first time that I have truly given my heart and life to Him I wish to partake in a believer's baptism. There are a lot of things that I could share with you that the Lord has shown me but I think it best to say in closing, He that has begun a good work in Kyrston will be faithful to complete it in me. May our lives Bring Him glory!

HFW: Philippians 4:14-19

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the fourth reading is Colossians 1:21-27. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. What churches are listed in this passage?

2. How did the Philippians participate with Paul?

3. How did their gift benefit Paul?

4. How does Paul view the churchs’ cooperation?

5. When they gave the gift to Paul, who was really receiving the offering?

HFW: Acts 5:1-16

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (2), the third reading is Acts 5:1-16. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:

1. Who was filled with fear?

2. What kinds of things were happening in the church?

3. How did those outside the church view the believers?

4. What was the effect?

5. How clear was the distinction between the world and the church?