This Sunday at Grace:
Live Stream Worship
10:50 am
Dear Church Family and Friends,
We look forward to a great day at Grace tomorrow. God is blessing our church with building attendance following the long COVID days of quarantine and limited activities. Our church family is on its way back. We have averaged 80 in attendance over the past several weeks. Last Sunday evening we enjoyed our first Pot-Luck Fellowship Meal together in which 55 people shared a great meal around the table. The delicious dishes proved we have not lost our touch and the Grace Church Family is on its way back to full ministry to the Glory of God.
Tomorrow, my sermon is entitled "Holy Heartburn" from Luke, chapter 24. It is based on the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The two were not a part of the 12 apostles. One was named Cleopas, only to give us the information that he was not one of the chosen people who followed Jesus throughout His ministry.
They were on their way to Emmaus. No one knows exactly where Emmaus was located. We only know that it was 7 miles outside of Jerusalem because Luke tells us that. We have no idea what direction they were traveling. We only know they were headed out of town.
We do not know if Jesus met them or if He caught up with them. All we know is that He talked with them as they walked together.
Does that give you hope?
Two insignificant people walking out of Jerusalem, probably to get away from whatever threat might be coming from the Jews, who crucified Jesus, were accompanied by the risen Savior, who spent time with them, ate a meal with them and opened the truth of scripture to them.
Imagine that our Savior walks with us, talks with us, and reveals God's word to us no matter our status, our bank balance, or our standing in rank or position. The resurrected Jesus is the Savior who accompanies the little people. He is there for the ordinary folks. With Him, everybody is somebody. Be at Grace tomorrow to learn what Jesus wants you to know as you walk with Him on your Emmaus road.
Tomorrow, my sermon is entitled "Holy Heartburn" from Luke, chapter 24. It is based on the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The two were not a part of the 12 apostles. One was named Cleopas, only to give us the information that he was not one of the chosen people who followed Jesus throughout His ministry.
They were on their way to Emmaus. No one knows exactly where Emmaus was located. We only know that it was 7 miles outside of Jerusalem because Luke tells us that. We have no idea what direction they were traveling. We only know they were headed out of town.
We do not know if Jesus met them or if He caught up with them. All we know is that He talked with them as they walked together.
Does that give you hope?
Two insignificant people walking out of Jerusalem, probably to get away from whatever threat might be coming from the Jews, who crucified Jesus, were accompanied by the risen Savior, who spent time with them, ate a meal with them and opened the truth of scripture to them.
Imagine that our Savior walks with us, talks with us, and reveals God's word to us no matter our status, our bank balance, or our standing in rank or position. The resurrected Jesus is the Savior who accompanies the little people. He is there for the ordinary folks. With Him, everybody is somebody. Be at Grace tomorrow to learn what Jesus wants you to know as you walk with Him on your Emmaus road.
Pastor Mike
It is important during these days of concern over the Coronavirus outbreak in our country for all of our families, members and guests to be as cautious and safe as possible. According to the CDC website at Coronavius.gov we should be taking the following steps:
Keep praying for the health of our church family, for all those who have contracted the virus and for our officials across the country who have the great responsibility of dealing with this health emergency. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
- Wash your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If using a hand sanitizer, use one that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Do your best to keep your hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact. Stay at least 3 feet away from other people whenever possible.
- If you develop a fever, stay at home and contact your doctor by phone. Your doctor will advise you appropriately.
- Cough or Sneeze into your elbow rather than into your hands.
Keep praying for the health of our church family, for all those who have contracted the virus and for our officials across the country who have the great responsibility of dealing with this health emergency. PRAYER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
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