Grace Bible Church
SIGNS: #2 Healing the Nobleman’s Heart - John 4:43-54
April 7, 2024
Locations & Times
Grace Bible Church
601 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
WELCOME - April 7, 2024
If you are a guest - please use the link below to let us know you were here - we will reply with a thank you note and welcome any questions! You can scroll to the end of the notes section to see our weekly announcements.
-Pastor Mike
https://gracebiblecolumbia.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/88/responses/newNOTES:
“The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household.” John 4:53
vs 43-45 Seeking for Signs
“The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household.” John 4:53
vs 43-45 Seeking for Signs
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vs 46-47 Desperate for a Sign
vs 46-47 Desperate for a Sign
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vs 48–50a The Wonderful Sign
vs 48–50a The Wonderful Sign
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vs 50b-52 The Sign of Believe
vs 50b-52 The Sign of Believe
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vs 53-54 The Sign of a Changing Heart
vs 53-54 The Sign of a Changing Heart
WOMEN OF GRACE POTTERY PAINTING
April 11th at 6pm at Pottery Island - Let's get creative and spend an evening with laughter, camaraderie, and the joy of pottery painting! Meet us at Pottery Island (Parkade) before 6 to select your piece. Prices range $10-$100+ and include paint and studio time needed to complete the project of your choice. Note: The pieces will be left to be fired and we will pick them up and bring them to the church.
April 11th at 6pm at Pottery Island - Let's get creative and spend an evening with laughter, camaraderie, and the joy of pottery painting! Meet us at Pottery Island (Parkade) before 6 to select your piece. Prices range $10-$100+ and include paint and studio time needed to complete the project of your choice. Note: The pieces will be left to be fired and we will pick them up and bring them to the church.
BIG GROUP - BRAZIL TEAM FUNDRAISER
April 14th after second service - We encourage you to invite a family from Grace that you would like to know better, for lunch right after 2nd service at church! This month we will be served lunch by our mission team that is going to Brazil in July to team up with our missionaries there and the Making a Difference camp. They will be making a traditional Brazilian dish to serve us called Feijoada which is made from pork and black beans, hotdogs will also be available. Make plans to come and be served by the team with a chance to support the trip and be intentional about getting to know your church family! All funds raised from the lunch will be going toward general needs of the trip such as extra baggage, car rental, food for travel, etc. Any extra raised will be split among those that are still fundraising for their personal expenses for the trip such as flight, visa costs, etc. Look for the option to purchase a t-shirt or hoodie to support the trip as well!
April 14th after second service - We encourage you to invite a family from Grace that you would like to know better, for lunch right after 2nd service at church! This month we will be served lunch by our mission team that is going to Brazil in July to team up with our missionaries there and the Making a Difference camp. They will be making a traditional Brazilian dish to serve us called Feijoada which is made from pork and black beans, hotdogs will also be available. Make plans to come and be served by the team with a chance to support the trip and be intentional about getting to know your church family! All funds raised from the lunch will be going toward general needs of the trip such as extra baggage, car rental, food for travel, etc. Any extra raised will be split among those that are still fundraising for their personal expenses for the trip such as flight, visa costs, etc. Look for the option to purchase a t-shirt or hoodie to support the trip as well!
WELCOME TO GRACE CLASS
April 21st 3-5pm - New to Grace? Want to learn about joining as a member? Have questions about us? Come get them answered by attending this class! Grace’s history, doctrine, and beliefs will be covered as well as an opportunity to learn how to get plugged in and start serving. We will take you through our church’s history and what we believe. The class will also challenge you to take specific steps in your personal and spiritual walk with Christ by examining the different opportunities to get involved. This is a chance to meet our pastors and several elders as well. Click the link here to register, childcare is available.
https://gracebiblecolumbia.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/257/responses/newCHILD DEDICATION
April 21st at both services - Child Dedication is a celebration of promises from both the parents and the church family. The parents promise to raise this gift of God biblically while the church family promises to support and partner together. We invite you to join us for this special time to receive these families as we promise to come around them as Grace family.
Parents - if you have children that you would like to dedicate, we would love to celebrate that with you! Email Sara (sara@gracebiblecolumbia.org) to get started.
April 21st at both services - Child Dedication is a celebration of promises from both the parents and the church family. The parents promise to raise this gift of God biblically while the church family promises to support and partner together. We invite you to join us for this special time to receive these families as we promise to come around them as Grace family.
Parents - if you have children that you would like to dedicate, we would love to celebrate that with you! Email Sara (sara@gracebiblecolumbia.org) to get started.
MEN OF GRACE PRAYER GATHERING
April 22nd at 7pm - Join us for our next prayer gathering, we'll meet in the sanctuary and then break into smaller groups to pray for both Grace and local area needs. You'll have the option to walk outside (depending on weather) praying for church and community needs.
April 22nd at 7pm - Join us for our next prayer gathering, we'll meet in the sanctuary and then break into smaller groups to pray for both Grace and local area needs. You'll have the option to walk outside (depending on weather) praying for church and community needs.
YOUNG AT HEART RIVERBOAT CRUISE
April 27th - Young at Heart (50+) will enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Missouri River. We will drive to Augusta, MO to board the boat “Miss Augusta”. The boat will take us up and down the river and the captain will provide a history of the area. This sightseeing cruise includes lunch and costs $57/person (payable when you sign up). We'll plan to carpool, leaving from church at 9am. We should be back to Columbia around 3pm. Click the link here to reserve your spot today! You can also sign up in the lobby on Sunday and pay via cash or check, your spot is not reserved until payment is made. Deadline to register is April 19th.
https://subspla.sh/7n365y7/2024 Family Retreat
Our seventh Family Retreat at the lake will be on August 16-18th at Cross Pointe Camp & Retreat Center. We know that this feels like a long time away but save the date and go ahead and reserve your room! There are two options to pay and lots more details on our website at the link here.
http://gracebiblecolumbia.org/family-retreatONE READ WITH PASTOR MIKE
April 28th at 3pm - Start reading now and then join Pastor Mike to talk and mull over the book as a group. April’s One Read is The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis. Pop into the Making a Difference coffee shop on Sunday to flip through it and then scan the QR code. Feel free to use the library or an e-book as you prefer! We are offering childcare but you need to sign up at the link here.
https://subspla.sh/cyyhgr7/Small Group 101 Training
April 27 at 9am - If you have a servant's heart, a desire to support and encourage others in their faith journey, and a commitment to fostering fellowship, we want YOU! We invite all interested Grace members to consider becoming small group leaders. It is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our church family, create a community environment, and spiritually grow with others. If you feel called to lead or host or want to learn more about Grace Small Groups, please sign up for our monthly Small Group 101 Training. For proper planning, RSVP here at the link by April 24. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Pastor Denis Garjio (denis@gracebiblecolumbia.org).
https://gracebiblecolumbia.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/234/responses/newGIVE
Why we give God is generous and so He calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances. Give Online Giving online is easy, you can set up a "One-time" gift or set up "Recurring" giving any time you would like. You can do this by link below or through our Church App - Grace Bible Columbia. Give In Person We have offering boxes located at the back of our Sanctuary next to each door. There are specified offering envelopes for general giving, missions giving and special giving. Mail A Check If you would like to give by sending a check, please make all checks out to "Grace Bible Church" and mail them to 601 Blue Ridge Road, Columbia, MO 65202.
https://subsplash.com/u/-H7F3JH/give?frequency=once&next_process_date=11/21/2023&move_to_split_gifts=trueFORCOLUMBIA 2024 VOLUNTEERING
April 27th from 9am-2pm - ForColumbia was founded in 2015 to bring Christians together to freely share the love of God by serving our community, side-by-side. They organize volunteers from Christian churches in our area to serve individuals, non-profit organizations, and other public venues in an annual city-wide day of service. Grace has been a partner church for many years and is looking forward to doing it again! It is a great opportunity for families, small groups, and even new acquaintances to serve together. Click the link here to read more and to get signed up, childcare is an option.
https://forcolumbia.com/volunteer/