Sunday at Grace
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Robbie and I spent July 4th with our family, all 17 of us, at the mountain cabin in Tennessee. Whew! It's a lot of fun, but it's also a lot of work. Robbie cooked all week, and I watched her. Her energy and dedication to everyone's enjoyment around the table is an inspiration. Keeping the family together and insuring everyone's joy in being together takes an incredible amount of effort. Robbie is the glue that keeps our family together and I praise God for her, especially during family events like the one this week.
I want to alert our teenagers to sign up for the River Rafting Retreat in Tennessee scheduled for July 13-15. The event is going to be centered in the Bible study entitled "MOVE IT!" The weekend will be loads of fun and at the same time a deep investigation of what Jesus meant when he said,
"...for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you." (Matthew 17:20)
The question we will work on is, "What mountains need to move in your life?"
While retreating in the mountains, we will work on the mountains God wants us all to move so He will receive glory through us. Don't miss this retreat. You cannot find a better deal for $50 which includes your transportation, food, lodging, rafting, fun, snacks and an amazing experience with the Lord and your friends.
Yes, I'm preaching tomorrow in virtue #8--CHARITY. The title is "Priority--Charity". The fact is, we need to make God's priority, our priority. The text for the message is found in Matthew 25:31-40, should you wish to read it prior to our worship time. Notice that Charity is presented as the standard by which Jesus judges the world. Not economics, not military strength, not international diplomacy, not recognition or respect. The final judgement comes down to Charity, meaning what we do to meet the needs of those who suffer. This puts a whole new light on what's really important, doesn't it?
I want to alert our teenagers to sign up for the River Rafting Retreat in Tennessee scheduled for July 13-15. The event is going to be centered in the Bible study entitled "MOVE IT!" The weekend will be loads of fun and at the same time a deep investigation of what Jesus meant when he said,
"...for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you." (Matthew 17:20)
The question we will work on is, "What mountains need to move in your life?"
While retreating in the mountains, we will work on the mountains God wants us all to move so He will receive glory through us. Don't miss this retreat. You cannot find a better deal for $50 which includes your transportation, food, lodging, rafting, fun, snacks and an amazing experience with the Lord and your friends.
Yes, I'm preaching tomorrow in virtue #8--CHARITY. The title is "Priority--Charity". The fact is, we need to make God's priority, our priority. The text for the message is found in Matthew 25:31-40, should you wish to read it prior to our worship time. Notice that Charity is presented as the standard by which Jesus judges the world. Not economics, not military strength, not international diplomacy, not recognition or respect. The final judgement comes down to Charity, meaning what we do to meet the needs of those who suffer. This puts a whole new light on what's really important, doesn't it?
Pastor Mike
Sundays Are Great At Grace
Welcome to Grace Baptist Church. Of all the names given to churches everywhere, the name chosen by this congregation over 50 years ago says everything about the heart of God whom we serve. God's purpose of Grace was in His heart before sin was ever in the heart of man.
Grace expresses the eternal purpose of God to redeem us from our sins: "For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8, NASV). Grace is the glorious display of God' sovereign goodness.
The character of Grace Baptist Church is not only conveyed in the gospel we preach, but in the manner by which God's amazing grace is shown through our fellowship and sharing with others. Our church is committed to not only proclaim the message of God's amazing grace, but also to show it by the way we live for Jesus every day. We truly want to be people who are filled with God's grace and freely give it away.
We invite you and your family to come attend our services and see if we are the people we propose to be. Better yet, come join with us and help us become more and more a people who are like what our name says we are, "...much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17b, NASV)
I pray God's grace for you. It will abundantly save you through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7, NASV). God's amazing grace will bless your life, your family and friends, as you daily live for Jesus. I look forward to seeing and greeting you soon in the name of Jesus. "...Grace be with you" (Colossians 4:18).
Pastor Mike Williams
Grace expresses the eternal purpose of God to redeem us from our sins: "For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8, NASV). Grace is the glorious display of God' sovereign goodness.
The character of Grace Baptist Church is not only conveyed in the gospel we preach, but in the manner by which God's amazing grace is shown through our fellowship and sharing with others. Our church is committed to not only proclaim the message of God's amazing grace, but also to show it by the way we live for Jesus every day. We truly want to be people who are filled with God's grace and freely give it away.
We invite you and your family to come attend our services and see if we are the people we propose to be. Better yet, come join with us and help us become more and more a people who are like what our name says we are, "...much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17b, NASV)
I pray God's grace for you. It will abundantly save you through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:7, NASV). God's amazing grace will bless your life, your family and friends, as you daily live for Jesus. I look forward to seeing and greeting you soon in the name of Jesus. "...Grace be with you" (Colossians 4:18).
Pastor Mike Williams