Grace Church
Make A Difference - #5 In Your Community
God has given us everything we need to make a difference in our life, family, church, community, and world.
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Our theme for the month of October is Make a Difference.
It's pretty simple to understand, but seemingly difficult for people to carry out. It requires a desire to reorganize one's life around kingdom priorities, and a willingness to live life with an eternal perspective and not an earthly one.
It's pretty simple to understand, but seemingly difficult for people to carry out. It requires a desire to reorganize one's life around kingdom priorities, and a willingness to live life with an eternal perspective and not an earthly one.
We've been looking at a saying by Pastor Greg Mattee this month..."God has to do something in you before He can do something through you."
So far in our series we've learned about making a difference in our life, our family, our church, our world....and now today, our community.
So far in our series we've learned about making a difference in our life, our family, our church, our world....and now today, our community.
Last Sunday we hosted key leaders from J-Life Africa. They tied the thoughts of this series together through their teaching, life, stories, and ministry examples.
When people put their faith in Jesus they are SAVED. They become a new creation with a new IDENTITY.
If genuine, this will be demonstrated by a CHANGED lifestyle which has the PRIORITY of honoring God and helping people.
They intentionally seek to make disciples in their church and in their community.
When people put their faith in Jesus they are SAVED. They become a new creation with a new IDENTITY.
If genuine, this will be demonstrated by a CHANGED lifestyle which has the PRIORITY of honoring God and helping people.
They intentionally seek to make disciples in their church and in their community.
Today our final thought is about making a difference in our community.
Community is the place where we work, go to school, socialize, enjoy life, travel, and anywhere that we encounter others outside of the body of Christ.
We are talking about making a spiritual difference in someone's life, not just helping society in some meaningful way.
We see Peter and John do this in Acts 3. They made a real difference in the life of a single person in their community. In the process of doing good to this man, they found a way to present the Gospel to him.
Community is the place where we work, go to school, socialize, enjoy life, travel, and anywhere that we encounter others outside of the body of Christ.
We are talking about making a spiritual difference in someone's life, not just helping society in some meaningful way.
We see Peter and John do this in Acts 3. They made a real difference in the life of a single person in their community. In the process of doing good to this man, they found a way to present the Gospel to him.
This is an example of what we've been learning in Matthew 5:14-16. Jesus taught that our changed life would produce "good deeds" which will not only help people, but spiritually impact them as well.
If it is truly your desire to make a difference in your community, then we'll look at 4 very practical actions we can take.
God is the only one who will make the spiritual difference if we act as His faithful spiritual delivery person!
Ephesians 2:10
If it is truly your desire to make a difference in your community, then we'll look at 4 very practical actions we can take.
God is the only one who will make the spiritual difference if we act as His faithful spiritual delivery person!
Ephesians 2:10
These 4 actions will formulate a practical strategy whereby God can use you to Make A Difference.
First Action - PRAYER
Colossians 4:2-4
2 creative ways:
1. Prayer Walking
2. Standing in the Gap
First Action - PRAYER
Colossians 4:2-4
2 creative ways:
1. Prayer Walking
2. Standing in the Gap
Ways to Focus on Your Prayer Walking
https://gc3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Notes-1-Prayer-Walk.jpg
B.L.E.S.S. Your Neighbor
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10 Strategies for Prayer
https://gc3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Notes-3-Ten-Strategies-for-Prayer.pdfSecond Action - CARE
Acts 9:36
Books by Pastor Steve Sjogren in Cincinnati, Ohio: Conspiracy of Kindness and 101 Ways to Reach Your Community
Acts 9:36
Books by Pastor Steve Sjogren in Cincinnati, Ohio: Conspiracy of Kindness and 101 Ways to Reach Your Community
Examples of Acts of Kindness
https://gc3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Notes-4-Examples-of-Acts-of-Kindness.pdfThird Action - SHARE
Matthew 28:16-20
Article: 25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
Matthew 28:16-20
Article: 25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
25 Simple Ways to Be Missional in Your Neighborhood
https://gc3.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Notes-5-Ways-To-Be-Missional-In-Your-Neighborhood.pdfFourth Action - DARE
2 Timothy 2:2
2 Timothy 2:2
One way or another, you will make a spiritual difference in the lives of those who encounter you on their life's journey. Someone is following you!
1. You will be a NEGATIVE example of a Christ-follower.
2. You will be a NEUTRAL example of a Christ-follower.
3. You will be a NOBEL example of a Christ-follower
Matthew 5:14-16
1. You will be a NEGATIVE example of a Christ-follower.
2. You will be a NEUTRAL example of a Christ-follower.
3. You will be a NOBEL example of a Christ-follower
Matthew 5:14-16
Website
https://gc3.org/Giving Link
https://gc3.org/giving/Breeze Church Management
At Grace we use a secure directory/giving service called Breeze Church Management. Creating your personal account allows you to contact others in the church family, keep your contact information updated, and keep track of your giving if that is important to you, and/or create an online giving account.
Use the link below to get started or to login if you already have an account.
https://gc3.org/login/CJ's Coffee Shop Pre-Order Link
https://gc3.org/cjs/Bible Reading Plan
We hope you are taking advantage of the 2023 Bible reading plan. This also includes devotionals from Pastor Josh each week. Paper copies can also be found on the resource wall in CJ's.
https://gc3.org/bible/The Greenhouse Project
https://gc3.org/tgp/Lisa's Blog - Worship Moments
https://gc3.org/worship-moments/H.O.M.E. Groups
Home Groups are underway but it's not too late to join! Visit the website to learn about what groups are available and when they meet. Unsure of what group might be a good fit for you? Contact the church office and we can help (grace@gc3.org).
https://gc3.org/home-groups/Trunk or Treat
Here's how you can get involved:
-Donate candy to be used during the event. There are totes in the center of the lobby to place the candy in.
-Sign-up to participate in the event taking place on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm. There is a paper sign-up on the central kiosk in the lobby or sign-up online at the link below.
-Pray for the event. This is a great opportunity for us to show God's love to families in our community. We will also be sharing a tract about knowing Jesus and an invitation to join us at Grace Church on Sunday mornings.
-Share the event on Facebook and help spread the word to your family and friends. Keep in mind that our rain location is the Nashville Fire Barn.
-Contact Jacki Van De Moortel (fishism0296@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/8bda2492Operation Christmas Child
Please bring your filled boxes back to the church as soon as possible.
If you would like to build a shoebox online instead, use the link below.
https://sampur.se/48xhuezAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive
Grace Church is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, November 2nd from Noon to 5:45 pm. You can use the link below to schedule an appointment.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GracefulSamaritan Fund Pie Orders
Annual Pie Fundraiser for the Samaritan Fund at Grace Church:
Visit the link below to place your order. You can choose to pay online or pay in person with check (to Grace Church) or cash in CJ's. Pies are $18 each.
All orders should be placed on or before November 12th. Pies will be ready for pick-up on or before Sunday, November 19th.
Once again, Susie Butler is graciously making apple and cherry pies to sell with all proceeds going to the Samaritan Fund to help those in need in our community.
Have questions? Contact Susie Butler (nanaloveshugs@gmail.com) (517-852-1859) or the church office.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/c0bc8882780Birthdays and Anniversaries We're Celebrating This Week!
Saturday, October 28 - Becky Wilson
Sunday, October 29 - Denise Hansen, Karen Smith
Monday, October 30 - Katrina Joppie
Tuesday, October 31 - Tony Wright, Elaina Nowicke
November 1 - Kevin Doyle, Elesha Smith
November 4 - Brian & Jenny Krauss
Sunday, October 29 - Denise Hansen, Karen Smith
Monday, October 30 - Katrina Joppie
Tuesday, October 31 - Tony Wright, Elaina Nowicke
November 1 - Kevin Doyle, Elesha Smith
November 4 - Brian & Jenny Krauss