Pastor’s Pen
When Apple introduced the iMac computer their marketing slogan was “Imagine the Possibilities.” If you do a Google search on that slogan you will find that it has moved far beyond Apple. “Imagine the Possibilities” describes everything from life coaching to Samsung, to NASA. A good marketing slogan? Yes, but God told his people to “Imagine the Possibilities long before Apple was invented. Not long after the first apple was on a fruit tree God began talking to His creations about imagining what was possible through God. Several passages come to mind but, in Genesis 15:5 God took Abraham outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be. It was as if God was inviting him to imagine the possibilities! The Apostle Paul talked about this very thing in Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.
Grace Fellowship I want to invite you to join me in Imagining the Possibilities! As we discover community and discover how to use our gifts for His glory there are unbelievable possibilities that await us. As we walk by faith and not by sight, great things are in store. As we are open to all that God wants to do. My conviction is greater than ever that God is putting together a team to do something great for Him in Buffalo! Just imagine the possibilities.
One more thing about an apple (not the company, but the fruit)… You can count the seeds in an apple but only God can count the apples in a seed!
Can’t wait to see you this weekend.
2021 Upcoming Event
- Baccalaureate & Graduation at BHS-May 23 @ 3:00pm
- Community Prayer -May 25, 10:00 am
- Night of Prayer -May 26, 6:30 pm @ GF
- Community VBS – June 21-24
- Equip Conference – November 5, 6, & 7
Prayer Chain
We are reorganizing our prayer chains. If you would like to be a part of the email or texting group, fill out a Connection Card or call the church office at 307-684-7511.
Camp Bethel Workday
Saturday, May 22, 2021, @ Shell Creek Ranch. Register online at www.mountaintopexperience.org
Last Family Night
Wednesdays
@Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
Meal: 5:30-6:15
French Dip Sandwich
Green Beans with bacon
Chips/Nachos
Coleslaw
Dill Pickles
Dessert
Small Groups for all ages: 6:30-7:45
Announcing Staff Addition
We are pleased to announce that Barrett Friese will be joining our staff as a summer Student Ministries Intern. Barrett is a student at Moody Bible Institute preparing for ministry and we are excited that he will be a part of our ministry this Sunday. Let’s make Barrett feel welcome and watch for events where Barrett is involved.
Relocation/Building Fund
Let’s be in prayer for our Feasibility Team as they seek possible future locations for Grace Fellowship in order to plan and manage our kingdom growth and also for the growth of our Building Fund.
Our Present Building Fund Balance is $288,047.
Night of Prayer
All of Grace Fellowship is invited to an evening of prayer (accompanied by fasting if you choose) on Wednesday night May 26 at 6:30. The focus of our time of prayer will be listening to God as to what His plan is for us as a church as we look toward relocation and the future.
Of course in this season all of us are encouraged to be in prayer and in fasting. We need to hear from the Lord. Check out Isaiah 50:4
You are Invited
You are invited to an open house celebration of June Taylor’s 90th birthday.
Monday May 31, from 2:00-4:00 at 480 North DeSmet Avenue
Please no gifts: let your presence be the present.
Children’s Ministries
Saturday Nights
Children’s Church @ Grace Fellowship 5:30pm– 7:00pm
Sunday Mornings
Children’s Church @ Grace Fellowship 9:00am–10:30am
Wednesday Nights
Kindle Kids (Infants—5th grade) @Bomber Mtn Civic Center 6:30pm –7:45pm
Student Ministries
Wednesdays
Flashpoint Youth for Middle School & High School students @ Bomber Mtn Civic Center 6:30pm–7:45pm Studying “What Did Jesus Do and How Do I Do It Too?”
Fridays
In-depth Bible Study @ the Brown House (next to the church) 2:00- 3:00pm
Saturday Night
Hang out, games, snacks, lots of fun @ the Brown House after the worship service until about 9:00
Adult Small Groups
Wednesdays
Men’s Breakfast @ Grace Fellowship 6:30 am
VA Bible Study at the Veteran’s Home 9:30 am
Adult’s small group @ Bomber Mtn Civic Center led by Pastor Paul 6:30pm-7:45pm studying “How to Experience the Presence of God.”
Bible Study on Romans @ 587 S. Main St. hosted by Harv & Joan Crowe 7:00
Thursdays
Prayer for Missions @ the Brown House 12:00pm–1:00pm