Thursday, October 29, 2009

3rd Quarter 09 GGB Finance Update: As of 3rd Quarter 2009, income is 4% under budget. Through careful stewardship, planned expenditures have been reduced or eliminated to a level of 6% below budget. YTD September 30, 2009 actual giving is $240,150 and expenses are $232,908. The balance outstanding on the building mortgage is $486,489. We have retired $42,548 of principal in 2009. The building mortgage was refinanced in October 2009 with a scheduled payoff in October 2024. However if we continue making the current payment, the projected payoff is in September 2017. If anyone has any questions and/or comments, please feel free to forward those to the office or speak to any of the following members of the finance team: Monty Stump, Jon Hein, Dennis Light, Linda Fourman or Katie McKee.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Announcements for Oct. 26-Nov.1

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour.

A Way To Serve: If you are willing to mow the yard next summer a few times or even once a month, please contact Rick Bohn or Jon Hein. The Building and Grounds team is going to take on this project in 2010.

Ministry Partnership Opportunity--If you enjoy working with children and are available to serve on Wednesday nights, Bible Fellowship Church has extended an invitation to join them in serving their AWANA program. This opportunity is available to anyone at Greenville Grace, all you need is a recommendation letter from us and training from Bible Fellowship in the "Safe and Secure program" (a video course that can be done privately). If you have any further questions, either contact our office, or our brothers/sisters at Bible Fellowship (547.1952)

Collecting Boxes for Operation Christmas Child- This year, we will be collecting shoeboxes filled with toys for Operation Christmas Child. The deadline for shoeboxes will be November 22nd. If you are not familiar with the ministry, pick up a brochure on the table in Narthex or call Pam Denniston with questions.

Communion: On November 22 @ 6:30pm, we will 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.

Women’s Study--Wednesday, 6:30pm

Elevate--Wednesday, 7pm

Women’s Study--Thursday, 9:30am

Giving Envelopes--If you requested giving envelopes, stop by the table in back of auditorium to see if they are ready.

Women’s Fall Harvest Gathering—Ladies let’s gather together on Oct. 31 from 9:30-11:00am for fun, fellowship and food. Bring your favorite breakfast/brunch dish to share. Sign-up on table in narthex. Questions? Call Diana Manges or Linda Gibbons.

Purchase your Thanksgiving dessert or baked good at the Women’s Ministry Baker’s Auction Sunday, November 15, 6pm at Grace. If you have a baked good you specialize in, we need your help! Please donate your item to be auctioned off by signing-up in the narthex. Then bring your goodie Sunday, November 15 during 1st or 2nd service in a disposable container, ready to be auctioned away that evening. Proceeds will go to help cover the cost of the Women’s Ministry childcare expenses that can total $1680 per year.eautiful service.

(Men’s) Ministry Minded Conference: The elders will be attending Together for the Gospel (t4g.org), April 13-15, 2010. We'd like to extend an invitation to any men that may be interested in joining us. This conference would be especially helpful for men who are considering elder leadership or other ministry opportunities. See the wooden table, or speak to an elder if you are interested. (See Danny before registering to find out about special "group rate" opportunity.)

Revive Our Hearts True Woman National Conference 2010--Ladies, start now preparing for a great weekend getaway at the True Woman National Conference held in Indianapolis. The dates are September 23-25, 2010. You have to sign-up for the conference at their web site, www.ReviveOurHearts.com. The church will be blocking off rooms when available. Contact Linda Gibbons for further details.


Monday, October 19, 2009

Announcements for Oct. 19-25

Blood Drive--Monday, Oct. 19 3-6:30pm, we currently have 38 time slots still available. Registration is not required but is suggested to help with schedules. To register, log into donortime.com or simply call Cheryl Wysong @ 547-0792. If for some reason you are unable to donate at this time and would still like to be a part, we have a refreshment sign up sheet on the table in the foyer. Thanks for supporting this very worthy cause.

Ministry Partnership Opportunity--If you enjoy working with children and are available to serve on Wednesday nights, Bible Fellowship Church has extended an invitation to join them in serving their AWANA program. This opportunity is available to anyone at Greenville Grace, all you need is a recommendation letter from us and training from Bible Fellowship in the "Safe and Secure program" (a video course that can be done privately). If you have any further questions, either contact our office, or our brothers/sisters at Bible Fellowship (547.1952)

Collecting Boxes for Operation Christmas Child- This year, we will be collecting shoeboxes filled with toys for Operation Christmas Child. The deadline for shoeboxes will be November 22nd. If you are not familiar with the ministry, pick up a brochure on the table in Narthex or call Pam Denniston with questions.

Communion: On November 22 @ 6:30pm, we will 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.

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--Monday, 8pm

Women’s Study--Wednesday, 6:30pm

Elevate--Wednesday, 7pm

Women’s Study--Thursday, 9:30am

Women’s Fall Harvest Gathering—Ladies let’s gather together on Oct. 31 from 9:30-11:00am for fun, fellowship and food. Bring your favorite breakfast/brunch dish to share. Sign-up on table in narthex. Questions? Call Diana Manges or Linda Gibbons.

Purchase your Thanksgiving dessert or baked good at the Women’s Ministry Baker’s Auction Sunday, November 15, 6pm at Grace. If you have a baked good you specialize in, we need your help! Please donate your item to be auctioned off by signing-up in the narthex. Then bring your goodie Sunday, November 15 during 1st or 2nd service in a disposable container, ready to be auctioned away that evening. Proceeds will go to help cover the cost of childcare expenses for the Women’s Ministry.

(Men’s) Ministry Minded Conference: The elders will be attending Together for the Gospel (t4g.org), April 13-15, 2010. We'd like to extend an invitation to any men that may be interested in joining us. This conference would be especially helpful for men who are considering elder leadership or other ministry opportunities. See the wooden table, or speak to an elder if you are interested. (See Danny before registering to find out about special "group rate" opportunity.)

Revive Our Hearts True Woman National Conference 2010--Ladies, start now preparing for a great weekend getaway at the True Woman National Conference held in Indianapolis. The dates are September 23-25, 2010. You have to sign-up for the conference at their web site, www.ReviveOurHearts.com. The church will be blocking off rooms when available. Contact Linda Gibbons for further details.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Announcements for Oct. 12-18

Blood Drive--Monday, Oct. 19 3-6:30pm, we currently have 38 time slots still available. Registration is not required but is suggested to help with schedules. To register, log into donortime.com or simply call cheryl wysong @ 547-0792. If for some reason you are unable to donate at this time and would still like to be a part, we have a refreshment sign up sheet on the table in the foyer. Thanks for supporting this very worthy cause.

Ministry Partnership Opportunity--If you enjoy working with children and are available to serve on Wednesday nights, Bible Fellowship Church has extended an invitation to join them in serving their AWANA program. This opportunity is available to anyone at Greenville Grace, all you need is a recommendation letter from us and training from Bible Fellowship in the "Safe and Secure program" (a video course that can be done privately). If you have any further questions, either contact our office, or our brothers/sisters at Bible Fellowship (547.1952)
Communion: On November 22 @ 6:30pm, we will 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.

Women’s Study--Wednesday, 6:30pm

Elevate--Wednesday, 7pm

Women’s Study--Thursday, 9:30am

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

Men’s Backpacking Trip 2009--Come for a great time of fellowship with other men on October 22-25 at Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Cost is $35.00. Contact Jon Knight (467-4963) if you have any questions. Please sign up by today on the sheet in the narthex.

Women’s Fall Harvest Gathering—Ladies let’s gather together on Oct. 31 from 9:30-11:00am for fun, fellowship and food. Bring your favorite breakfast/brunch dish to share. Sign up on table in narthex. Questions? Call Diana Manges or Linda Gibbons.

(Men’s) Ministry Minded Conference: The elders will be attending Together for the Gospel (t4g.org), April 13-15, 2010. We'd like to extend an invitation to any men that may be interested in joining us. This conference would be especially helpful for men who are considering elder leadership or other ministry opportunities. See the wooden table, or speak to an elder if you are interested. (See Danny before registering to find out about special "group rate" opportunity.)

Revive Our Hearts True Woman National Conference 2010--Ladies, start now preparing for a great weekend getaway at the True Woman National Conference held in Indianapolis. The dates are September 23-25, 2010. You have to sign-up for the conference at their web site, www.ReviveOurHearts.com. The church will be blocking off rooms when available. Contact Linda Gibbons for further details.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Announcements for Oct. 5-11

Grace Moms--Wednesday, 9:30am

Women’s Study--Wednesday, 6:30pm

Elevate--Wednesday, 7pm

Women’s Study--Thursday, 9:30am

Christmas musical--If your child is in the 1st-4th grade and would like a role in the musical, readings will take place Sunday October 11 during regular children's music time (12:00).

Blood Drive--October 19, 3:00-6:30pm here at Grace. You can go online to http://www.donortime.com/ to register an appointment or call Cheryl Wysong @ 547-0792 if you need help registering. Appointments aren't necessary but are encouraged to reduce wait time. Guidelines for donating sometimes change so even if you have not been eligible to give in the past, please go online and see if giving is a possibility now. It's free, simple and you could save up to 3 lives with a single donation.

Ministry Partnership Opportunity--If you enjoy working with children and are available to serve on Wednesday nights, Bible Fellowship Church has extended an invitation to join them in serving their AWANA program. This opportunity is available to anyone at Greenville Grace, all you need is a recommendation letter from us and training from Bible Fellowship in the "Safe and Secure program" (a video course that can be done privately). If you have any further questions, either contact our office, or our brothers/sisters at Bible Fellowship (547.1952)

Men’s Backpacking Trip 2009--Come for a great time of fellowship with other men on October 22-25 at Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Cost is $35.00. Contact Jon Knight (467-4963) if you have any questions. Please sign up by October 11 on the sheet in the narthex.

Women’s Fall Harvest Gathering—Ladies let’s gather together on Oct. 31 from 9:30-11:00am for fun, fellowship and food. Bring your favorite breakfast/brunch dish to share. Sign up on table in narthex. Questions? Call Diana Manges or Linda Gibbons.

(Men’s) Ministry Minded Conference
: The elders will be attending Together for the Gospel (t4g.org), April 13-15, 2010. We'd like to extend an invitation to any men that may be interested in joining us. This conference would be especially helpful for men who are considering elder leadership or other ministry opportunities. See the wooden table, or speak to an elder if you are interested. (See Danny before registering to find out about special "group rate" opportunity.)

Revive Our Hearts True Woman National Conference 2010--Ladies, start now preparing for a great weekend getaway at the True Woman National Conference held in Indianapolis. The dates are September 23-25, 2010. You have to sign-up for the conference at their web site, www.ReviveOurHearts.com. The church will be blocking off rooms when available. Contact Linda Gibbons for further details.