Pastor’s Pen
How many times have we said, “I am so frustrated?” More than I care to remember times of frustration have caused me to spout off the first thing that came to my mind. Often I deeply regret what was spouted moments after it was said. Left unchecked frustrations can color our lives and tarnish our attitudes toward God, life, and others.
As dangerous as frustration is, it can also be incredibly fruitful. Most of us have never stopped to think that God might be in some of our frustration. I want to suggest that He is often in the frustration seeking to change how we think and how we live. When we feel frustrated it may also be that God is seeking to speak to us about deeper character issues. How we treat others. Our levels of patience. Our self-absorption. While we often want to talk about what frustrates us and complain about it to anyone who will listen – God is wanting to deal with the root causes.
An excellent prayer today is, “Holy Spirit speak to me in the midst of my frustrations about my personal walk with Jesus.”
Can’t wait to see you this Sunday.
Family Night
Wednesdays @Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
Meal served from 5:30-6:30:
Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Mac & Chhese, Salad Bar, Dessert
Small groups for everyone 6:30-7:45:
- Adults w/ Pastor Paul will be studying “Receiving a Double Portion”.
- Flashpoint Youth (Middle School & High School) will be studying “Who’s Who in the Bible”.
- Kindle Kids (infants-5th grade) will be discovering how God works behind the scenes in our lives.
Matching Grant Update:
As you may know by now Grace is the recipient of the remaining funds of an unnamed foundation. A very generous amount made available to Grace is $400,000.
All gifts given marked Building Fund during the months of November and December will be matched dollar for dollar up to $400,000.The $400,000 given is matched and becomes $800,000. The foundation will match whatever we give up to $400,000.
To track our progress – go HERE
Saturday Night Service
We will have an abbreviated service this Saturday evening (5:30). So that the GF family can enjoy the Christmas Parade we will have hot chocolate available after the abbreviated service.
Family Christmas Eve Services–
December 24, 4:00 & 5:30
No service December, 25.
Enjoy time with your family
CAMP BETHEL Winterama 2022
A Christ-Centered Experience
You can find more information by clicking HERE
Camps Grades Dates Fees :
Winterama 1 Grades 3-6 Dec 28-30 $125
Winterama 2 Grades 7-12 Dec 30 – Jan 1 $125
Check-in time is 3:00 pm for both camps, and pick-up time is 2:00 pm for both camps.
You can register & pay online HERE
Children’s Ministries
Saturday Nights
Children’s Church @ Grace Fellowship 5:30 pm– 7:00 pm
Sunday Mornings
Children’s Church @ Grace Fellowship 9:30 am-11:00 am
Wednesdays
Kindle Kids for children infants through 5th grade 6:30-7:45 pm at Grace Fellowship
Student Ministries
Flashpoint Youth for Middle School & High School Students
Wednesday
Youth group at Bomber Mount Civic Center 6:30-7:45 pm
Adult Small Groups
Wednesdays
Mom’s in Prayer International 8:00 or after school drop off @ Grace
Family Night @ Bomber Mtn Civic Center | Meal 5:30-6:30 | Small Groups 6:30-7:45
Thursdays
Prayer for Missions in the Prayer Room @ GF 12:00 pm-1:00 pm