Grace Church
Walking with Jesus - #7 Jesus TURNED Water Into Wine
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
The focus of this series, Walking with Jesus, is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Pastor Don started us off with Jesus INCARNATED on Earth.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick covered how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Aaron presented about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
Gary explained how Jesus CALLED His First Disciples.
Today Pastor Joel is talking to us about how Jesus TURNED water into wine but also turned the disciples faith and their idea of ministry.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick covered how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Aaron presented about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
Gary explained how Jesus CALLED His First Disciples.
Today Pastor Joel is talking to us about how Jesus TURNED water into wine but also turned the disciples faith and their idea of ministry.
Background:
Jesus was just recently baptized, led into the wilderness to pray and be tempted, and began to gather His first disciples and develop them. He spends time with them, deepening their faith in Him, and modeling ministry potential to them at a wedding feast.
Jesus was just recently baptized, led into the wilderness to pray and be tempted, and began to gather His first disciples and develop them. He spends time with them, deepening their faith in Him, and modeling ministry potential to them at a wedding feast.
We're looking at John 2:1-11 today.
Jesus did more than just turn water into wine in Cana.
Jesus turned the disciples' faith in an upward trajectory.
AND
Jesus turned the disciples' idea of ministry to a broader trajectory.
Today we'll examine both and see how they impact each of us.
Jesus turned the disciples' faith in an upward trajectory.
AND
Jesus turned the disciples' idea of ministry to a broader trajectory.
Today we'll examine both and see how they impact each of us.
First we'll look at 4 specific things that will turn our faith upward just as it did for the disciples:
PRAYER
Luke 22:40, 46
PRAYER
Luke 22:40, 46
EVANGELISM
2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Corinthians 5:20
GIVING
Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:19
ADVERSITY
James 1:2-4
James 1:2-4
Jesus turned the disciples' idea of ministry broader and he can do the same for us:
What you do for Christ is SIGNIFICANT
John 2:7-8
What you do for Christ is SIGNIFICANT
John 2:7-8
You can minister in different WAYS and PLACES
John 2:2, 9
Discussion:
What are some different ways and places Jesus ministered?
What are some unique ways and places you could potentially minister to people?
John 2:2, 9
Discussion:
What are some different ways and places Jesus ministered?
What are some unique ways and places you could potentially minister to people?
You have ministry POTENTIAL you might not realize
John 14:12
John 14:12
This week:
Read and pray over John 2:1-11 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
How can you cooperate with God as He is turning the trajectory of your faith upward? (Prayer, Evangelism, Giving, Adversity)
What unique ministry does God want you to engage in?
How can you help others see their potential in ministry?
Read and pray over John 2:1-11 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
How can you cooperate with God as He is turning the trajectory of your faith upward? (Prayer, Evangelism, Giving, Adversity)
What unique ministry does God want you to engage in?
How can you help others see their potential in ministry?
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/Meet and Greet
Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet will be held February 23rd following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions (leslie@gc3.org).
H.O.M.E. Groups
H.O.M.E. Groups are underway. Now is a great time to jump in and be part of a group! Joining a group will help you grow in your walk with Jesus and give you a group of people that will walk alongside you through the journey. You can learn more about groups, which ones are available, and/or sign-up for a group at the link below. Please contact the church office if you have any questions about what group would be a good fit for you. (grace@gc3.org)
https://gc3.org/home-groups/Read the Bible this year
Grace Church encourages you to read through the Bible this year by using the Bible Project plan "One Story that leads to Jesus" on the YouVersion Bible app. You can find this plan at the link below. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg (lisa@gc3.org) if you have questions.
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/22273March/April Grace U Classes
40 Days of Love, Disciple Making Ministry, and Contagious Christianity are the three new classes being offered. Get Out of the Boat and Foundations are continuing classes. Check out the weekly church email to learn more and use the link provided below to sign-up.
https://gc3.org/grace-university/Wednesdays in the Winter
We invite you to Grace Church every Wednesday night for some mid-week fun and fellowship. CJ's coffee shop will be open and we'll have a featured game available from 6:00-7:30 pm each week. Bring a snack to share if you wish. This is a great opportunity to bring someone you want to spend time with, get to know better, or introduce to other Christians. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions (lisa@gc3.org).
February Schedule
February 19th: Sorry
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
March Schedule
March 5th: Uno
March 12th: Bingo
March 19th: Word Games (Scrabble/Boggle)
March 26th: Apples to Apples
February Schedule
February 19th: Sorry
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
March Schedule
March 5th: Uno
March 12th: Bingo
March 19th: Word Games (Scrabble/Boggle)
March 26th: Apples to Apples
Time to Walk!
Are you trying to get more steps in but don't want to walk in the cold? Come on in where it's warm and walk inside the church! We'll make sure the building is open and ready for you...
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Wood Cutting at Grace Church
As part of the property maintenance at Grace Church, we have wood that needs to be cut on the back property. We've set aside each Saturday in February from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to cut and stack wood. Bring a chain saw if you have one as well as work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or if you are in need of wood - 517-852-4800 / ryan@gc3.org
Annual Helping People Rummage Sale
Once again we'll have two shopping opportunities: Friday, February 21st 5:00-7:30 pm and Saturday, February 22nd 9:00 am to 11:30 pm.
This is an annual event for Grace Church where you can clean out your closets and storage areas and give what you don't need or use to a good cause. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Samaritan Fund that helps our community and those in need.
If you'd like to participate, there is a form to fill out (see link below). Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- You will need to mark all of your items and set them up on your designated table(s) before the sale begins (anytime during the week of February 17th)
- You will need to return at the end of the sale to collect any unsold items you wish to keep. Anything not picked up at Noon on Saturday will be donated to local charities.
- If you don't have items to donate but still want to help out with this event, we will need a few people to work the payment table during both days of the sale as well as clean up on Saturday. You can also help us out by advertising!
What we need to know from you:
Would you like a table or two?
Want to help with this event?
Let us know by filling out this FORM.
Have questions? Contact Leslie Booher (leslie@gc3.org)
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/rummageBirthdays and Anniversaries We're Celebrating This Week!
Sunday, February 16th - Tim Reed, Scott Binkowski
Monday, February 17th - Carol Kellogg, Larry Miller, Ed Knauss
Tuesday, February 18th - Mike Johnson
Wednesday, February 19th - Jeff Burpee
Thursday, February 20th - Monique Scott, Heather Reurink
Saturday, February 22nd - Karmen Binkowski
Monday, February 17th - Carol Kellogg, Larry Miller, Ed Knauss
Tuesday, February 18th - Mike Johnson
Wednesday, February 19th - Jeff Burpee
Thursday, February 20th - Monique Scott, Heather Reurink
Saturday, February 22nd - Karmen Binkowski