Welcome to Grace Baptist Church
July 31, 2016
Mr.
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Mrs.
In an effort not to interrupt the work of the
Holy Spirit during the worship service, please silence all
pagers and cell phones. Unless an emergency arises,
please do not leave the Sanctuary until the invitation has concluded
Thank you for your consideration!
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Ms.
Name____________________________
Welcome to
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We’re So Glad You’re Here!
Address __________________________
How to Join Grace Baptist Church
Email ____________________________
At the end of the Worship Service, we will sing a hymn of decision.
During this time, you are invited to walk to the front of the Church
in response to the leading of the Holy Spirit that you sense
in your heart or mind. Our Pastor and a counselor will
be at the front to talk with you about your decision.
One of the decisions you may wish to make is to become a member of
Grace Baptist Church. You may do so by telling the
Pastor or Staff Member one of the following:
Marital Status: __Married __Single __ Single Again
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City______________________________
State ______________ Zip ___________
Phone ___________________________
Are you a member of a Church? __yes __no
What Church? __________________________
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City & State: ____________________________
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What grade/age does your family represent?
Infants-2yrs.
3-4yrs.
1 -5 grade
6 -8 grade
9th-12th grade
College
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5-6yrs.
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I want to trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, but don’t
understand how. I need someone to help me.
I have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and desire New
Testament baptism.
I have previously received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The
Church I joined did not practice New Testament baptism, so I
want to be baptized and join Grace Baptist Church.
I am a member of another Baptist Church and want to join
Grace Baptist on a promise of letter from that Church.
I have previously received Christ and was baptized into a Church
by New Testament baptism, however, the record of my Church
membership is unavailable, or I have been a member of another
denomination and wish to return to a Baptist Church.
__yes ___no ___not sure
I would like:
___Information about Grace
___To receive today’s Sermon on CD
(please pick up your CD in the Fellowship Hall)
If none of the above are an expression of your desire,
you may schedule an appointment with
Pastor Hilley or a Staff Member
by calling the Church Office at 706-868-9729.
(Sermons are also available on www.gbce.net)
___To participate in a Bible Study
___A phone call or visit
___To know Jesus
___Other_______________________________
Decisions made today:
____Prayed to receive Christ as Lord & Savior
____Recommit my life to Christ
____I desire Believer’s Baptism
____Would like to join Grace Baptist
____Other______________________________
I am a guest of __________________________
Pastor & Ministerial Staff
Contact Information
706-868-9729
Pastor
Minister of Students
4945 Hardy McManus Rd
Evans, GA 30809
www.gbce.net
Bill Hilley
[email protected]
Bryan Carter
[email protected]
Minister of Music
Brent Odom
[email protected]
Minister of Education
and Missions
Children’s Ministry Director
Mark Otstot
[email protected]
Tricia Mason
[email protected]
Preschool Ministry Director
Lisa Wamack
[email protected]
From Your Pastor
July 31, 2016
Dear Grace Family and Friends,
I’m intrigued by those who cover the back end of their car with all
kinds of “stickers.” It’s obvious they want to share their convictions
with the world. I remember one that states, “God said it, I believe it
and it’s so?” On the surface, that seems to be a legitimate
declaration of faith in the authenticity of “God’s Holy Word.” Yet,
upon further analysis, it’s actually a bit confusing. God’s Word is
true whether or not we believe it. Whether or not I believe it changes
nothing. That’s one reason I’m weary of this election cycle. The
blatant misrepresentation of facts by both sides is maddening.
Politicians seem to think if they speak a lie often enough it will
become truth. Sadly, many are so gullible their lies are accepted as
truth. We’re vulnerable in this regard because we’ve distanced
ourselves from the notion of “absolute truth.” Pretending truth is
relative changes nothing. Truth is truth, and one day our lives will be
evaluated against the only truth that endures; the truth of God in
Jesus Christ. As such, that Truth should define us. Can we really
know “truth?” That’s been debated for centuries. Pontius Pilate
asked that of Jesus in John 18:38 and untold millions have inquired
similarly. There is no reason for confusion. In John 14:6, Jesus said,
“I am the way, the truth and the life” “No one comes to the Father
but by Me.” Jesus is the absolute Truth of God, and He has revealed
Himself to us through His Holy Word. How well do we know Him?
I’m thankful for the free access we have to God’s Word and trust we
make spending time in it a daily priority. But more importantly, I
trust we’re applying the truth it contains to our daily lives. If not,
that should change immediately. I love you and am honored to be
your Pastor. May God Richly Bless You Today!
Sunday - July 31
Prayer Time ........................................................................................ 7:45 am
No F.I.S.H. Market Coffee Shoppe ............................................ 8:15 am
1st Hour Sunday School/Bible Study..................................... 9:00 am
1st Hour Morning Worship Service........................................ 9:00 am
2nd Hour Sunday School/Bible Study ................................10:30 am
2nd Hour Morning Worship Service ...................................10:30 am
K-Church ............................................................................................10:30 am
Kids Alive! ..........................................................................................10:30 am
Evening Worship Service .............................................................. 6:00 pm
Monday - August 1
Burn Center Breakfast .................................................................. 7:30 am
Trail Life Meeting .............................................................................. 7:00 pm
5th Grade Graduation Celebration
Ron Cawthon
Jim Ford
Janis Pryor
Bob & Ann
Stoutjesdyk
Donna Duke
Marty Ferrando
Jerry Vaughn
Mary Martha
Howell
Donna Farkas
Funding for College Class
for college students and parents.
Aug 2nd at 7pm in the Choir Suite.
Topics include filling out the FAFSA,
student loans and other aid resources.
Bring your tablet/device for FAFSA
walk though instruction. Contact Kim
Jones at [email protected].
Tuesday August 2
Burn Center Breakfast .................................................................. 7:30 am
Funding for College Class ............................................................. 7:00 pm
Wednesday August 3
Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ...................................... 6:00 am
Youth Café and Games.................................................................. 5:30 pm
Spotlight ............................................................................................... 6:30 pm
New Members Class ...................................................................... 6:30 pm
Bible Studies ....................................................................................... 6:30 pm
Adult Choir ........................................................................................... 7:45 pm
Kids Alive! Rehearsals .................................................................... 7:45 pm
Thursday - August 4
Tommy Daniels
Mike Troxel
Donald Newman
Mickey Reville
Jim Rosier
Chris Stevens
Bernard Axton
Gerald Robinson
Billy Works
(for rising 6th Graders)
August 6th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
in the Youth Suite.
Please contact Tricia Mason.
Rick Clifford
David Dickenson
David King
Eddie LeBlanc
Josh Olson
Billy Works
Nate Rish
Andy Farkas
Burn Center Breakfast ................................................................. 7:30 am
Youth Mission Projects ................................................................. 9:00 am
Text Giving
Giving has never been easier.
Text GRACEEVANS to 73256 to give
using your text messaging. Standard text
messaging rates may apply.
Contact the Church Office for details.
Friday - August 5
Celebrate Recovery ......................................................................... 7:00 pm
Saturday August 6
1st Grade Orientation .................................................................11:00 am
5th Grade Graduation Celebration .......................................... 6:00 pm
* Greg Usry
706-833-6921
Tim Gass
706-288-4259
Michael Walden
706-836-9334
DeWayne Smoak
706-513-1494
Give online at www.gbce.net
Alisa Taylor
Donna Beverly
Linda Burleson
Brooke Steele
Tawny Eley
Bonnie DeRaps
Shannon Lariscy
Mark Eley
Christa Rowland
Leila Hilley
Ashlee Odom
Adam Smelts
Lynn Judson
Ann Kerley
Brooks Ford
Danielle Cosgrove
Corey Ferrando
Matt Moschera
Alana Whitehead
Patty Limon
Amber Rutledge
Paige Lozano
Jenny Pohlmann
Linda Barber
Adrianne Sisk
Shana Munro
Paul Sisk
Kelly Sosebee
Virginia Smelts
Brandi Brace
Joanna Gray
TK Syfrett
Donna Beverly
Danielle Harper
Tina James
Jonathan
Rutledge
Mindy Pritchard
Virginia Smelts
Ready to play Fall Softball?
Signup sheet is in the Fellowship Hall.
Season will run from Sept 6 - Oct 27.
Games are Tues and Thurs nights.
See DeWayne Smoak for more details.
Promotion Sunday
Grace Church Library
Our GBCE library will be opening soon.
We are now accepting new and used
Christian books, DVD's, audiobooks,
audiosermons, and/or monetary donations.
A collection box will be placed in the
Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 31. For
more information, contact Joy Leek at
[email protected] or 706-361-3110.
Joel Goddard Concert
Join us August 8th at 6:00pm during the
Evening Worship Hour for a concert
with Joel Goddard. Joel is a singer,
songwriter and the Worship Pastor of
Bethlehem Church in Winder, GA.
There is no charge but a
Love Offering will be received.
Contact Brent Odom for details.
Sunday School Needs
Co-Teacher for 4th/5th Grade Boys
Two 1st Grade Teachers and
one 2nd Grade Co-Teacher
are needed for the 9:00am hour
Graded Sunday School.
Contact Tricia Mason at 706-495-5827.
Nursery/Preschool needs 3 teachers for
the 9:00 hour. Please contact Lisa
Wamack at [email protected]
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Preschool Choir
We are in need of leaders for our 4-5yr
Choir. The Choir meets at 6:00pm on
Sunday Evenings. Two adults as well
as a youth are needed.
See Lisa Wamack or Brent Odom.
Youth Back to School Bash
Wednesday, August 10th at 5:30pm
Free Jersey Mike’s Subs in the
Fellowship Hall for Students, Players
and Coaches. Bash begins at 6:30pm
featuring music by Morning Watch!
Contact Bryan Carter at 706-868-9729.
GBCE Upward Soccer
Entering K4-6th Grade
Early Registration is $90.00;
$100.00 after August 16th.
Sibling and Deployed (during season)
Military Discounts. Evaluations are Sat,
August 13th from 10am - noon.
Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and
Referees are needed. Online registration
only at http://registration.upward.org/
UPW61566.
Referees will be paid $20 per game.
Must be 16 or older. If interested, email
Greg Mason at [email protected].
August 7, 2016
Join us for doughnuts
Promotion Sunday as we prepare for
a new School year!