Pastor’s Pen
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The city didn’t have a clue! The whole nation didn’t have a clue! The innkeeper at the Holiday Inn Express didn’t have a clue! They had an opportunity right in front of their noses. They could have been present as Kingdom Royalty was born, but they were too preoccupied with “stuff”.
It’s so easy to miss it, to blow it. Late one Christmas Day, a resident of the community of Hillsborough, California, accompanied by his wife and kids set out to sing carols for the neighbors. As they were tuning up outside their first stop the lady of the house came to the door, looking distraught. “Look fella,” she said, “I’m just too busy. The plumbing is on the blink, and there’s a mob coming for dinner. If you really feel like singing carols, sing them someplace else.”
“Yes, ma’am,” replied Bing Crosby (original singer of White Christmas) respectfully, as he and his family moved elsewhere.
This Christmas, let’s not miss any opportunity or promise of God by being too distracted. The Christmas season is a great time for God to work and move in our lives and the lives of others.
See you this weekend as we continue our series, “Pregnant with a Promise”
Family Night
Wednesdays @Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
Meal served from 5:30-6:30:
Chicken Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Nachos, Salad Bar, Dessert
Small groups for everyone 6:30-7:45:
Adults w/ Pastor Paul will be studying “Revoking a Poverty Spirit?”.
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.
Update on the $400,000 Matching Grant
At this writing, we are nearing halfway with $191,216.
The Grace Family is so generous!
Also, our Online Family has been super generous as well!
A fun fact: $39,393 came from gold and silver coins that were given by several individuals. Besides coins – stocks may also be given.
It is fun to see how God is meeting our needs. What an amazing God He is.
To track our progress – go HERE
Holliday Activities at GF
12/24– Christmas Eve Services 4:00 & 5:30
12/25– No service. Enjoy time with your family.
12/31– Worship & Game Night 5:30 pm (Bring a snack & game to share)
1/1-Worship & Communion 9:30 am
12/21, 12/28, and 1/4– No Family Night.
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
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