September '11 edition of Grace News

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 www.gracechristian.com  & Weekly Bible Study Groups:  Becoming involved in a Bible study group is so beneficial to our spiritual growth. Not only do we benefit by encountering God through his taught word, we are also blessed as we converse and interact with others. To this end, we provide several weekly Bible studies, which are open to all, several times a week. Reform - Adult Sunday School Class: The goal of this Sunday morning class is to experience the transforming power of God’s Word as it reforms our hearts & minds for the glory of God.  “Reform” meets on Sundays @ 11:00am. This class is open to all and you can join us anytime. Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Join Pastor Randy every Tuesday morning for a class on church history. This wonderful class and Bible study is open to all. Wednesday Night Bible Study: Our Wednesday night Bible studies (see below) begin at 7pm and end at 8:30pm. These conversational and in-depth Bible studies are meant to inform our minds and strengthen our faith. Our S tudent Ministry youth g roups and Children’s Ministry meet during the same time. Theology on Tap: Theology on Tap meets every Wednesday (9pm) at Your Pizza Shop - 1200 8th Ave SW Largo, FL - to discuss Christian theology, culture, and missional living. The discussion topic for each week is posted on the Theology on Tap Facebook Page. There are also various Bible study groups for our men, ladies, sr. high girls, sr. high guys, and married couples. Please see the reverse side for more details. ..................................................................................... Help Needed in Our Children’s Ministry : Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ~ Matthew 19:14  We are in need of some more help with our Sunda y morning and Wednesday night children’s ministry. We minister to children from babies all the way up to 4 th grade! Each week it seems like more and more children are coming. This is terrific! But we also need additional help from our church family. If you are interested in helping please let Pastor Heath know. Here are several great reasons to get involved in the Children’s Ministry :   Many of the children from the neighborhood around our church come on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Helping in a classroom or nursery is wonderful opportunity for our church to reach out.  Serving in the Children’s Minis try is a great way to meet new people at church and become better connected to the ministry and heartbeat of the church.  Loving and serving children is close to the heart to of God (Matthew 19:14). God is just as concerned for the welfare and Christian growth of our young children as he is adults. Getting involved in the classrooms and/or nurseries is a special way to display God’s love to others. Phaino: An Evening of Worship Our next Phaino: An Evening of Worship which will be on Sept. 4 th . “Phaino” comes from the Greek word φαί νω which means to shine, or to give light, or to bring light. Every Phaino has its own theme and its own distinct wor ship experience geare d to challenged us to phaino (shine) forth the Gospel of Christ as we share and show the love of God to those around us. Our theme for Sunday, September 4 th  is “Tear Down the Walls.” We hope to have you and your family joins us from 6pm to 7:30pm. Children are encouraged to come and participate with their parents. ...................................................................................... Upcoming and Current Outreaches: Pack-A-Sack Pack-A-Sack is a ministry to help feed disadvantaged children (from Mildred Helms Elementary School, in our local area) over the weekend. These children receive meals from their school during the week; but the school’s socia l worker pinpoints the children who frequently don't have food over the weekend and the sacks, full of about 12 to 14 healthy snacks, are designated for them. So, throughout the school year, we need prepackaged snacks  healthy snacks are always preferred. The snacks must be sealed and ready to eat. (No cooking or preparing required.) We are providing snacks weekly for 25+ children this year. Pinellas Hope Dinner Outreach Oct. 2 nd  Pinellas Hope is a temporary shelter for homeless men and women. The residents may sleep undisturbed, take a shower, have a place to keep their personal belongings, and have 3 meals of day. On Oct. 2 nd , we’ll be purchasing, preparing, transporting, and serving dinner for over 200 residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to show the love of Christ to those less fortunate and in need of some encouragement and support. Please e-mail Heath@gracechrist ian.com if you are willing to serve with us.

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    Weekly Bible Study Groups: Becoming involved in a Bible study group is so beneficial to our spiritual growth.

    Not only do we benefit by encountering God through his taught word, we are also

    blessed as we converse and interact with others. To this end, we provide several

    weekly Bible studies, which are open to all, several times a week.

    Reform - Adult Sunday School Class:

    The goal of this Sunday morning class is to experience the transforming power of

    Gods Word as it reforms our hearts & minds for the glory of God. Reform meets

    on Sundays @ 11:00am. This class is open to all and you can join us anytime.

    Tuesday Morning Bible Study:

    Join Pastor Randy every Tuesday morning for a class on church history. This

    wonderful class and Bible study is open to all.

    Wednesday Night Bible Study:

    Our Wednesday night Bible studies (see below) begin at 7pm and end at 8:30pm.

    These conversational and in-depth Bible studies are meant to inform our minds and

    strengthen our faith. Our Student Ministry youth groups and Childrens Ministry

    meet during the same time.

    Theology on Tap:

    Theology on Tap meets every Wednesday (9pm) at Your Pizza Shop - 1200 8th Ave

    SW Largo, FL - to discuss Christian theology, culture, and missional living. Thediscussion topic for each week is posted on the Theology on Tap Facebook Page.

    There are also various Bible study groups for our men, ladies, sr. high girls, sr. high

    guys, and married couples. Please see the reverse side for more details.

    .....................................................................................

    Help Needed in Our Childrens Ministry :

    Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the

    kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. ~ Matthew 19:14

    We are in need of some more help with our Sunday morning and Wednesday

    night childrens ministry. We minister to children from babies all the way up to

    4th

    grade! Each week it seems like more and more

    children are coming. This is terrific! But we also

    need additional help from our church family.

    f you are interested in helping please let Pastor Heath know.

    Here are several great reasons to get involved in the Childrens Ministry:

    Many of the children from the neighborhood around our church come onWednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Helping in a classroom or

    nursery is wonderful opportunity for our church to reach out.

    Serving in the Childrens Ministry is a great way to meet new people atchurch and become better connected to the ministry and heartbeat of the

    church.

    Loving and serving children is close to the heart to of God (Matthew 19:14).God is just as concerned for the welfare and Christian growth of our young

    children as he is adults. Getting involved in the classrooms and/or nurseries

    is a special way to display Gods love to others.

    Phaino: An Evening of Worship

    Our next Phaino: An Evening of Worship which will be on Sept. 4th

    . Ph

    comes from the Greek word which means to shine, or to give light,

    bring light. Every Phaino has its own theme and its own distinct wo

    experience geared to challenged us to phaino (shine) forth the Gospel of Chr

    we share and show the love of God to those around us.

    Our theme for Sunday, September 4th

    is Tear Down the Walls.

    We hope to have you and your family joins us from 6pm to 7:30pm. Childre

    encouraged to come and participate with their parents.

    ....................................................................................

    Upcoming and Current Outreaches:Pack-A-Sack

    Pack-A-Sack is a ministry to help feed disadvantaged children (from Mi

    Helms Elementary School, in our local area) over the weekend. These chi

    receive meals from their school during the week; but the schools social w

    pinpoints the children who frequently don't have food over the weekend an

    sacks, full of about 12 to 14 healthy snacks, are designated for them.

    So, throughout the school year, we need prepackaged snacks healthy snack

    always preferred. The snacks must be sealed and ready to eat. (No cookin

    preparing required.) We are providing snacks weekly for 25+ children this ye

    Pinellas Hope Dinner Outreach Oct. 2nd

    Pinellas Hope is a temporary shelter for homeless men and women. The resid

    may sleep undisturbed, take a shower, have a place to keep their pers

    belongings, and have 3 meals of day.

    On Oct. 2nd

    , well be purchasing, preparing, transporting, and serving dinne

    over 200 residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to show the love of Chri

    those less fortunate and in need of some encouragement and support.

    Please e-mail [email protected] if you are willing to serve with us.

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    Grace Christian Fellowship

    The Month of September, 2011

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    Mens Breakfast at 8am (Cost: $5; see Steve Lee for details)

    4th

    Sunday Morning Services 9am and 11am (Family Communion in both services)

    4th

    Adult Sunday School Class Reform at 11:00am (see Pastor Heath for more details)

    4th

    Phaino: An Evening of Worship through Song and Prayer (see Pastor Heath for more details)

    6th

    Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30am - Studies in Church History(see Pastor Randy for more details)

    7th Childrens Christmas Program Rehearsal from 5:15-6:30 in the sanctuary7

    thWednesday Night Bible Study at 7pm

    7th

    RE:THINK Student Ministry Youth Groups at 7pm (see Lucas Hillman for more details)

    7th

    Theology on Tap: Theological and Cultural Discussions at 9pm (at Your Pizza Shop; see Pastor Heath for details)

    9th

    Rock the Universe RE:THINK Student Ministry Event (see Pastor Lucas for more details)

    11th

    Sunday Morning Services 9am and 11am (Family Communion in both services)

    11th

    Adult Sunday School Class Reform at 11:00am (see Pastor Heath for more details)

    12th

    Sr. High Girls Study - RE:THINK Student Ministry (see Pastor Lucas for more details)

    13th

    Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30am - Studies in Church History(see Pastor Randy for more details)

    13th

    Ladies Mid-County Bible Study at 7pm at Angela Willseys home (see Becky Evans for more details)

    14th

    Childrens Christmas Program Rehearsal from 5:15-6:30 in the sanctuary

    14th

    Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7pm

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    RE:THINK Student Ministry Youth Groups at 7pm(see Lucas Hillman for more details)

    14th

    Theology on Tap: Theological and Cultural Discussions at 9pm (at Your Pizza Shop; see Pastor Heath for details)

    15th

    Senior Adult Luncheon at 11am (see Pastor Randy for more details)

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    Sept. 16th

    & 17th

    MAC Couples Retreat (see Becky Evans for more details)

    17th

    Mens Breakfast at 8am (Cost: $5; see Steve Lee for details)

    18th

    Sunday Morning Services 9am and 11am

    18th

    Adult Sunday School Class Reform at 11:00am (see Pastor Heath for more details)

    19th

    Sr. High Girls Study - RE:THINK Student Ministry (see Pastor Lucas for more details)

    20th

    Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30am - Studies in Church History(see Pastor Randy for more details)

    20th

    Ladies Mid-County Bible Study at 7pm at Angela Willseys home (see Becky Evans for more details)

    21st

    Childrens Christmas Program Rehearsal from 5:15-6:30 in the sanctuary

    21st

    Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7pm

    21st

    RE:THINK Student Ministry Youth Groups at 7pm (see Lucas Hillman for more details)

    21st Theology on Tap: Theological and Cultural Discussions at 9pm (at Your Pizza Shop; see Pastor Heath for details)22

    ndBaby Mama Adventure 9am 11am (see Katelyn Hillman or Becky Evans for more details)

    25th

    Sunday Morning Services 9am and 11am

    25th

    Adult Sunday School Class Reform at 11:00am

    25th

    Missions and Outreach Offering (during service)

    25th

    Parents of Prodigals prayer group(after 9am service; see Gene MacKay or Pastor Randy for details)26

    thSr. High Girls Study - RE:THINK Student Ministry (see Pastor Lucas for more details)

    27th

    Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30am - Studies in Church History(see Pastor Randy for more details)

    27th

    Ladies Mid-County Bible Study at 7pm at Angela Willseys home (see Becky Evans for more details)

    28th

    Childrens Christmas Program Rehearsal from 5:15-6:30 in the sanctuary

    28th

    Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7pm

    28th

    RE:THINK Student Ministry Youth Groups at 7pm (see Lucas Hillman for more details)

    28th

    Theology on Tap: Theological and Cultural Discussions at 9pm (at Your Pizza Shop; see Pastor Heath for details)

    Look ahead dates:

    Oct. 1st

    , 15th

    , & 29th

    Mens Breakfast at 8am (Cost: $5; see Steve Lee for details)

    Oct. 2nd

    Pinellas Hope Outreach Dinner (see Pastor Heath for more details)

    Nov. 6th

    Phaino: An Evening of Worship through Song and Prayer (see Pastor Heath for more details)

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