Pastor’s Pen
When faith is crushed, when doubts assail, and when defeat becomes our reality everything seems so hopeless, so permanent. Crucifixion seems so all-encompassing, so final, so powerful! The really Good News is, in God’s world and for the Christian, death never has the last word! Jesus said, “Because I live you shall live also.” As powerful as crucifixion is, it holds no candle to the power of the resurrection!
I have been pondering where Lazarus might have been during the death of Jesus. He no doubt had to be careful he was a wanted man. Out of everyone, Lazarus may have been the one that was saying, “Don’t change the channel – death isn’t final and death doesn’t have the last word. Don’t be surprised if God has something up His sleeve.”
Thomas was no stranger to resurrection; after all, he was no doubt with Jesus when Lazarus was raised from the dead. But he had also seen the crucifixion and with it, all of his dreams died. Then Jesus appeared and said, “Peace be with you.” Both the peace Jesus gave to Thomas and the evidence of the resurrection was exactly what Thomas needed to understand that resurrection is more permanent than death! Just as Jesus gave Thomas what he needed to have faith, I believe that Jesus will give to our hearts and souls what we need! He will not only give us His peace, but He will also give us faith to believe that resurrection has the final word!
Can’t wait to celebrate the resurrection with you on Saturday and Sunday!
No Family Night tonight (4/5).
Strengthen Our Hands
We are excited to announce “Strength Our Hands” is coming April 22 through May 7. “Strengthen our Hands” is the next step toward relocation to make room for more friends and accomplish the purpose God is calling us to.
Building Fund Update:
Our present Building Fund balance is $1,409,703.32. It is fun watching it grow!
Save the Date
* No Family Night April 5
* Resurrection Weekend @ GF-
Good Friday Individual Communion-call the church office to signup.
Worship Services- Saturday 5:30 pm & Sunday 9:30 am
Sunrise Service @ Cemetery Creek- 6:30 am
* Men’s Breakfast & Worship- April 15, 7:30 @ Grace
* Women of Grace: Find Your People- April 17, 6:30 @ Grace
* Strengthen Our Hands- April 22-May 7
* Community VBS -August 7-10
Women of Grace Gathering
Mark your calendar for April 17 @ 6:30 pm in the Worship Center at Grace. The Women of Grace will be continuing a study called “Find Your People” by Jennie Allen. Here is the link to register: https://bit.ly/findyourpeople1
Grief Share
It hurts to lose someone.
Find help at Grief Share.
Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Meetings will begin March 21, 5:30 pm at Grace. Call the church office (307-684-7511) to reserve your spot.
Missions Prayer Advance at Camp Bethel April 14-16
Hosted by our Missions Prayer Group
This is not a teaching retreat, but a time of listening to deepen the way to listen to what God is telling us. If this is something the Lord is calling you to, contact Margaret Smith @ 307-217-3622
We are Better Together
There are small groups available for everyone
Children’s Ministry
Saturday Evenings 5:30– Children’s Church (K-5th grade)
Saturday Evenings 5:30- Nursery (Infants to five yrs.)
Sunday Mornings 9:30 –Children’s Church (K-5th grade)
Sunday Mornings 9:30 –Nursery (Infants to five yrs.)
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:45 Kindle Kids (Infants –5th grade).
Flashpoint Youth Ministry
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:45 @ Bomber Mtn. Civic Center (Middle School & High School Youth)
Adults
Women of Grace Bible Study meeting every 3rd Monday @ 6:30- Find Your People by Jennie Allen
Wednesday Mornings 8:00 -Mom’s in Prayer International
Wednesday Mornings 9:00 – Coffee With Grace streaming live on Facebook and YouTube
Wednesday Evenings 5:30 –6:30 Family Night Meal @ Bomber Mtn followed by small groups from 6:30-7:45
Thursdays at Noon-Missions Prayer
Thursday Evenings 5:30-7:00 Ladies Bible Study
Saturday mornings at 10:00-Draw the Circle-A 40-day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterman. Meets at 535 S. Pinnacle Dr.
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