Grace Bible Fellowship Church
Grace Bible Fellowship Church Sunday Worship, October 2, 2016 Welcome & Announcements Personal Preparation & Prelude Call to Worship: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.” Invocation Hymn of Worship: #122 – God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory Offering & Offertory Doxology Scripture Reading & Pastoral Prayer Psalm 105 – Pastor Josh Hymns #642 – Be Thou My Vision #518 – Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground (Children in grades K-2 dismissed for Children’s Church)
Sermon: Philippians 3:1-3 “Christ Above All: He Is Our Confidence” (pt.2) Hymn of Preparation: #252 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Communion Service Benevolence Offering Hymn of Acceptance: See the Destined Day Arise Benediction
Missions Focus: Duane & Joetta Moyer Duane is director of the BFC Board of Missions Today, October 2 8:45 a.m. – Prayer in the Library 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. – Corporate Worship Agape Meal Wednesday, October 5 5:00 p.m. Table of Grace (Please sign up) Meatball Subs
New Arrival’s *Joel & Stephanie Varano are the new parents of a baby girl, Pearl Eva Prudence, born September 23rd, 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 19 inches. Congratulations Joel & Stephanie! *Matt & Darla Grim welcomed a baby girl, Emily Elyse on September 24th, 7 lbs. 13 oz. a 20 inches. Congratulation Matt & Darla! Women of Grace-Joy of Home – Knitting/Crocheting Night, Thursday, October 13, 7pm. Open to all skill levels; bring along your current project! Sign up on the bulletin board.
($2.50 per person. Children 8 and under eat free)
5:30 p.m. – Body Life MLT 6:30 p.m. – Grace Kids – K-2nd Grade – Club 9.10 – 3rd-6th Grade – Youth – Women’s Bible Study and Prayer – Men’s Bible Study and Prayer * Nursery care available Next Sunday, October 9 8:45 A.M. – Prayer in the Library 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. – Corporate Worship Statistics for September 25, 2016 Worship: 209, S.S. 119 Offering ............................................ $8,361.25 Budget amount needed weekly ........ $7,335.00 Dates to Remember: Oct.12 – Small Group MLT Oct. 19 – Spiritual Growth MLT Oct. 16 – Hymn Sing @ Grim/Judson Farm Volunteer needed – The PowerPoint team is in need of an additional member to be on its monthly rotation. See Rachel Maurer or a member of the PowerPoint team if interested.
Grace/Freedom Quilters Open House Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grace BFC. Display of Quilts, Quilts in progress, old and new, books, and patterns. Make and take a coaster. Also embroidery display. For more information, call Julie @ 717-877-4327. Always looking for new members - knit, crochet, and other handcrafts welcome. Willing to teach as well! The group meets every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall Pinebrook Experience, November 4-6 – Have you ever wondered what a Summer Week at Pinebrook was like? Now is your chance to see it in a Weekend. Brochures are in the Narthex. Upcoming Conferences: Ligonier Regional Conference - Lancaster, PA (Oct. 28-29). Quakertown Regional Conference on Reformed Theology (Nov. 11-12). See the bulletin board for more information. Scripture Memory: Philippians 2:12-13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Goal: Memorize Philippians 2:1-12-21 by October 23
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Betty Lewis, Irene King, Evelyn Neidig, Lois Reed SERVING AT GRACE Today, October 2 Sunday School – B. DelDuco, B. Verdon Corporate Worship Infant Nursery – N. Swartzentruber, M. DeHart, S. Feliciano & H. McConnell Toddler Nursery – Greg Swartzentruber, N. Stott & J. Brice Children’s Church – Jen Velencia Greeters – Ginny Lathrop, Beth DelDuco & Dana Shettel Wednesday, October 5 Nursery – Jolene Drake, Kate Kirkpatrick Toddlers – Joan Sunday, William Gunning Next Sunday, October 9 Sunday School – J. Judson, A. George Corporate Worship Infant Nursery – K. Carpenter, L. & E. Gipe & B. Drake Toddler Nursery – T. Gipe, V. McClymont, & M. Feliciano Children’s Church – Missy Wolfe Greeters – Will & Marian Mountain & Nancy Marshall Nursery care is available during our worship service. The infant nursery is upstairs at the end of the hall. The toddler nursery (18 months to 3 years) is downstairs at the end of the hall. Children's church is available for kindergarten through grade 2. 4 years old can go to either Children’s Church or toddler nursery.
Sermon: Philippians 3:1-3 “Christ Above All: He Is Our Confidence” (pt.2) Hymn of Preparation: #252 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Communion Service Benevolence Offering Hymn of Acceptance: See the Destined Day Arise Benediction
Missions Focus: Duane & Joetta Moyer Duane is director of the BFC Board of Missions Today, October 2 8:45 a.m. – Prayer in the Library 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. – Corporate Worship Agape Meal Wednesday, October 5 5:00 p.m. Table of Grace (Please sign up) Meatball Subs
New Arrival’s *Joel & Stephanie Varano are the new parents of a baby girl, Pearl Eva Prudence, born September 23rd, 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 19 inches. Congratulations Joel & Stephanie! *Matt & Darla Grim welcomed a baby girl, Emily Elyse on September 24th, 7 lbs. 13 oz. a 20 inches. Congratulation Matt & Darla! Women of Grace-Joy of Home – Knitting/Crocheting Night, Thursday, October 13, 7pm. Open to all skill levels; bring along your current project! Sign up on the bulletin board.
($2.50 per person. Children 8 and under eat free)
5:30 p.m. – Body Life MLT 6:30 p.m. – Grace Kids – K-2nd Grade – Club 9.10 – 3rd-6th Grade – Youth – Women’s Bible Study and Prayer – Men’s Bible Study and Prayer * Nursery care available Next Sunday, October 9 8:45 A.M. – Prayer in the Library 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. – Corporate Worship Statistics for September 25, 2016 Worship: 209, S.S. 119 Offering ............................................ $8,361.25 Budget amount needed weekly ........ $7,335.00 Dates to Remember: Oct.12 – Small Group MLT Oct. 19 – Spiritual Growth MLT Oct. 16 – Hymn Sing @ Grim/Judson Farm Volunteer needed – The PowerPoint team is in need of an additional member to be on its monthly rotation. See Rachel Maurer or a member of the PowerPoint team if interested.
Grace/Freedom Quilters Open House Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grace BFC. Display of Quilts, Quilts in progress, old and new, books, and patterns. Make and take a coaster. Also embroidery display. For more information, call Julie @ 717-877-4327. Always looking for new members - knit, crochet, and other handcrafts welcome. Willing to teach as well! The group meets every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall Pinebrook Experience, November 4-6 – Have you ever wondered what a Summer Week at Pinebrook was like? Now is your chance to see it in a Weekend. Brochures are in the Narthex. Upcoming Conferences: Ligonier Regional Conference - Lancaster, PA (Oct. 28-29). Quakertown Regional Conference on Reformed Theology (Nov. 11-12). See the bulletin board for more information. Scripture Memory: Philippians 2:12-13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Goal: Memorize Philippians 2:1-12-21 by October 23
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Betty Lewis, Irene King, Evelyn Neidig, Lois Reed SERVING AT GRACE Today, October 2 Sunday School – B. DelDuco, B. Verdon Corporate Worship Infant Nursery – N. Swartzentruber, M. DeHart, S. Feliciano & H. McConnell Toddler Nursery – Greg Swartzentruber, N. Stott & J. Brice Children’s Church – Jen Velencia Greeters – Ginny Lathrop, Beth DelDuco & Dana Shettel Wednesday, October 5 Nursery – Jolene Drake, Kate Kirkpatrick Toddlers – Joan Sunday, William Gunning Next Sunday, October 9 Sunday School – J. Judson, A. George Corporate Worship Infant Nursery – K. Carpenter, L. & E. Gipe & B. Drake Toddler Nursery – T. Gipe, V. McClymont, & M. Feliciano Children’s Church – Missy Wolfe Greeters – Will & Marian Mountain & Nancy Marshall Nursery care is available during our worship service. The infant nursery is upstairs at the end of the hall. The toddler nursery (18 months to 3 years) is downstairs at the end of the hall. Children's church is available for kindergarten through grade 2. 4 years old can go to either Children’s Church or toddler nursery.
