Pastor’s Pen
When we spend time in God’s presence, we should want to do more that just present a list of requests-we need to listen for His voice. Someone once said, “What is more important? Us telling God our request which He already knows before we ask; or us listening to His voice to hear what is on His heart?
A bit ago one of the young moms in our church was telling me about stopping off at a Taco Bell. And as she reached into her purse for her wallet, she felt a small hummingbird wind chime, she has been meaning to give to her mom. In that moment she felt prompted to give it to the lady serving her at Taco Bell. She asked, “Do you like hummingbirds?” “Yes, but why” came the answer? Taking the windchime out of her purse she handed it to the employee and said, “Here this is yours!” “Really?” was the response. Then the tears started flowing, “I have been homeless, and I lost all my collection of hummingbird windchimes – WOW! This means so much to me.”
When you listen to the promptings of the Lord you will be blessed and probably someone else will be blessed as a result. Also, generosity opens the conscience of people. What a great lesson in listening.
Can’t wait to see you at the tent again this weekend. There are sure to be more baptisms. Can’t wait.
Raised to Life t-shirts will be available to purchase at the tent. You will find them near the offering table.
Update on Strengthen Our Hands Campaign
To date we have received Faith Promises of $1,831,165. and of that amount have received $53,462.00. God is good and building His church.
Tent of Meeting
We will hold services on
Saturday, August 26 @ 5:30pm
Sunday, August 27 @ 9:30 am
in the Big Tent on the new Grace property.
Clean up Crew Needed:
At the end of service Sunday, we will immediately haul platforms, tables, and chairs back to the church and storage unit. Weather permitting at 2:00pm we need 30 volunteers to take down the tent and 5 volunteers to haul it back to Sheridan.
GF Parents:
This weekend during the Tent of Meeting K.R.E.W. (Children’s Church) will be meeting at the tent and Nursery will be meeting at Grace (108 N. Burritt) on Saturday night only. No Nursery on Sunday morning. This allows our staff and volunteers to experience the Tent of Meeting. Please keep your cell phone on and pick your children up within 20 minutes of service ending.
Security will be present in the building with the kids on Saturday night.
Scott Berglund is happy to answer any questions (307-887-3330).
Meals on Wheels
GF has the privilege of delivering meals in the month of September. We are responsible for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday deliveries. Several volunteers are needed. There is a signup sheet at the Information Center or you can call the church office (307-684-7511) to pick a day.
You don’t want to miss this year’s Equip Conference! Scott Woodard from Raleigh, NC will be our keynote speaker. There will be seminars offered by Pastor Alex Williams, Pastor Dave & Beth Limmer, Marietta Wright, and our local team. Be watching for registration opportunities.
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.)
Flashpoint Youth Ministry
Flashpoint Youth activities will be announced throughout the summer. If you would like to get text message notifications text “Flashpoint” to 307-370- 7203
Adults
Women of Grace Bible Study meeting every 3rd Monday @ 6:30- Find Your People by Jennie Allen
Wednesday Mornings 9:00 – Coffee With Grace streaming live on Facebook and YouTube
Thursday Evenings 5:30-7:00 Ladies Bible Study
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