Grace Church
Saddling Up For Tomorrow
New Year's Eve Service
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
When we look at the New Year, we like to make HUGE plans, HUGE goals, and HUGE promises.
Saddling up for tomorrow gives us the image of cowboys sitting around the campfire. They are discussing how the day went and about the continuation of what they've been doing.
Saddling up for tomorrow gives us the image of cowboys sitting around the campfire. They are discussing how the day went and about the continuation of what they've been doing.
What is GC3?
There are three GC's:
1. God-Honoring Community - Jesus challenged His followers to live as a God-Honoring Community. Grace Church is this community and this is what we'll focus on today.
2. Great Commandment - Jesus commanded this community to love God and love their neighbor. Love God and Love People. Mark 12:30-31
3. Great Commission - Jesus commissioned this community to live on mission. Go! Make disciples! Baptize them! Teach them all that Christ taught you! Matthew 28:18-20
There are three GC's:
1. God-Honoring Community - Jesus challenged His followers to live as a God-Honoring Community. Grace Church is this community and this is what we'll focus on today.
2. Great Commandment - Jesus commanded this community to love God and love their neighbor. Love God and Love People. Mark 12:30-31
3. Great Commission - Jesus commissioned this community to live on mission. Go! Make disciples! Baptize them! Teach them all that Christ taught you! Matthew 28:18-20
As we saddle up for tomorrow, we don't want to make HUGE plans, HUGE goals, and HUGE promises. Instead we want to take a moment to sit around the fire. Our three challenges today aren't anything new, but instead ones that say, "Let's, TOGETHER, keep going!"
Walk Across the Room - Relational
John 13:1-5
It's all about relationships!
The purpose of meeting together in church is not to gain knowledge, be entertained, or give you a warm fuzzy feeling - it's to point you to Jesus and equip you to point others to Jesus.
"You will never have a better friend than a friend who points you to Christ." - Alistair Begg
John 13:1-5
It's all about relationships!
The purpose of meeting together in church is not to gain knowledge, be entertained, or give you a warm fuzzy feeling - it's to point you to Jesus and equip you to point others to Jesus.
"You will never have a better friend than a friend who points you to Christ." - Alistair Begg
Servant Evangelism - Missional
John 13:12-14
Globally and locally we're on the same team.
Globally - The other members of our team from around the world:
Mark and Karen Edwards in Costa Rica
John and Lorna Abramse in South Africa
Randolph and Jot Velasquez in the Philippines
Andrew and Cheryl Tay in Singapore
Locally - Where are you focused? When you are there, what are you focused on? (home, work, sports, friends, free-time)
Have you experienced Jesus' LOVE?
Have you prioritized LEARNING about Jesus?
Have you been LIVING like Jesus?
Have you been LEADING others to Jesus?
"It seems people don't necessarily remember what they are told of God's love, but they never forget what they have experienced of God's love." - Steve Sjogren, Conspiracy of Kindness
John 13:12-14
Globally and locally we're on the same team.
Globally - The other members of our team from around the world:
Mark and Karen Edwards in Costa Rica
John and Lorna Abramse in South Africa
Randolph and Jot Velasquez in the Philippines
Andrew and Cheryl Tay in Singapore
Locally - Where are you focused? When you are there, what are you focused on? (home, work, sports, friends, free-time)
Have you experienced Jesus' LOVE?
Have you prioritized LEARNING about Jesus?
Have you been LIVING like Jesus?
Have you been LEADING others to Jesus?
"It seems people don't necessarily remember what they are told of God's love, but they never forget what they have experienced of God's love." - Steve Sjogren, Conspiracy of Kindness
Get Engaged - Intentional
John 13:15-17
We are a family that serves one another and equips one another.
What is knowledge without an outlet? What is the purpose of learning if you don't intend to use it?
Here at Grace Church we have so many opportunities for you to get engaged:
H.O.M.E. Groups, Grace U Classes, Mentoring, Serving Opportunities
"God involves us in His mission not because He needs us, but because He loves us!" - David Platt
John 13:15-17
We are a family that serves one another and equips one another.
What is knowledge without an outlet? What is the purpose of learning if you don't intend to use it?
Here at Grace Church we have so many opportunities for you to get engaged:
H.O.M.E. Groups, Grace U Classes, Mentoring, Serving Opportunities
"God involves us in His mission not because He needs us, but because He loves us!" - David Platt
Don't put off living out the Great Commandment and Great Commission with your God-Honoring Community.
In John 13, Jesus knew it was His last night. He washed His disciples feet because He loved them and wanted them to share that same love with others!
In John 13, Jesus knew it was His last night. He washed His disciples feet because He loved them and wanted them to share that same love with others!
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/The Greenhouse Project
https://gc3.org/tgp/Lisa's Blog - Worship Moments
https://gc3.org/worship-moments/January/February Grace U Classes
Classes being offered this term are: Four Seasons of Marriage on Sundays 8:45 am begins January 7th. Freed-Up Financial Living on Sundays 9:00 am begins January 7th. Here's Grace on Mondays 6:30 pm begins January 22nd. Jesus on Mondays 6:30 pm begins January 8th. Thinking Like a Christian Mondays at 6:30 pm begins January 8th. H.O.M.E. Group Training Thursdays at 6:30 pm begins January 18th.
https://gc3.org/grace-university/H.O.M.E. Groups
A few new H.O.M.E. Groups are starting soon! If you don't have a group, think about joining and sign-up at the link below. Jeff & Mary Burpee: Meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at their home in Nashville beginning January 10th. Matt & Donita Firman: Meeting on Fridays at 6:30 pm at their home in Charlotte beginning January 5th. Nick & Jacki Van De Moortel: For young adults (post high school/college age) meeting on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. They gather at the church and at their home in Olivet on a rotation.
https://gc3.org/home-groups/Ken Ham in Charlotte
Charlotte First Baptist Church is hosting author and speaker, Ken Ham, on Sunday, January 21st at 5:00 pm. The event is free but you must register to attend at the link below.
Ken Ham is the founder/CEO of Answers in Genesis and its Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.
https://subsplash.com/firstbaptistchurch-mi/lb/ev/+57m3dtxIndia Giving
God IS SO GOOD!
As a church we've met our goal and have raised $21,820 to train pastors in India! All money will go toward materials, housing, and food during the trainings.
Please remember to pray for this endeavor. Pray for those who are giving the training, for the pastors and their churches, and for the people who will come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior because of this.
As a church we've met our goal and have raised $21,820 to train pastors in India! All money will go toward materials, housing, and food during the trainings.
Please remember to pray for this endeavor. Pray for those who are giving the training, for the pastors and their churches, and for the people who will come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior because of this.
Christmas Card Exchange
This Sunday is the last week to pick up your Christmas Cards from the baskets in the auditorium. Find the table with the first letter of your last name and pick up any cards that might be there for you.
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Conference
Hey gentlemen! Looking for that last minute Christmas gift for your wife? Yes, I assume the ladies have already bought gifts for their men, but if not here is a great idea!
Jeff and Mary Burpee, and Aaron and Angie Walker are planning on getting several couples together to attend Laugh Your Way, a couples comedy event on March 8-9 in Taylor, MI. The speaker is Mark Gungor, one of the most sought-after speakers on love and marriage. Join us as he explores the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships with a comedic twist. The event is Friday 7-10pm, and continues on Saturday from 9am-12pm. We plan to have lunch together after the event to discuss what we’ve learned. For tickets or more information, use this LINK. See the Walkers or the Burpees if you have questions
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-mi-tickets-664505222007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch2024 Bible Reading - Grace Journals
This week begins our 2024 church-wide Bible Reading Plan!
If you haven't already, you can pick up your 2024 Grace Journal in CJ's coffee shop.
You can find an at-a-glance list of the reading each week at the link below. We are excited for you to grow in your faith as we read and study through the writings of Paul together!
https://gc3.org/bible/American Red Cross Blood Drive
Grace Church will host a blood drive on Thursday, January 4th from 12:00-5:45 pm. Use the link below to make an appointment to give.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GracefulCJ's Gift Cards
You can now purchase CJ's Gift Cards in either $10 or $20 amounts at the counter in CJ's. These cards are good for anything purchased in CJ's (not for online purchases). This is a great way to bless someone as well as supporting the Samaritan Fund to help those in need in our community!
Birthdays and Anniversaries We're Celebrating This Week!
Sunday, December 31st - Dean Schafer, Leroy & Stephanie Starks
Monday, January 1st - Teresa MacDonald, Phet Schilz, Jared Mater, Jared & Lindsay Justice
Thursday, January 4th - Jamie Wiggs
Monday, January 1st - Teresa MacDonald, Phet Schilz, Jared Mater, Jared & Lindsay Justice
Thursday, January 4th - Jamie Wiggs