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GRACE
BAPTIST CHURCH OF MANKATO, MN
600
Lind Street
507-388-9355
Senior
Pastor: Larry Johnson
Assisstant Pastor: Nathan Johnson
Outreach
Pastor: Gus Gonnerman (345-6316)
Sunday Services: 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 6:00 PM
Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM
| Sunday |
9:30 AM |
Sunday
School for All Ages |
| Sunday | 10:30
AM |
Morning
Worship |
| Sunday |
6:00 PM |
Evening
Service |
| Tuesday | 6:30
PM |
Visitation |
| Wednesday | 6:30
PM |
Prayer
Meeting & Bible Study |
| Wednesday | 6:30
PM |
AWANA |
WELCOME TIME |
| One week without church makes one weak! May you find strength, hope, and courage by opening up your spirit to God and His word today. As you enter the auditorium and read this paragraph, will you put out a welcome mat and invite the Holy Spirit to minister in our lives today? |
SCRIPTURE |
“Have
faith in God. Verily I say unto you, that who ever shall say to this
mountain, be removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt
in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall
come to pass; he shall have whatever he says. Therefore pray…..believe….receive.”
Mark 11:22-24 |
THE
CANDLE. |
| The
candle in front of the pulpit in our church serves as a silent reminder
to each of us to be about our Father’s business of proclaiming
Christ to our world. The candle will be lit each time a soul is won
for Christ. |
TEAM LEADERS
USHERS:
Ryan Short and Fred Hennessey
KITCHEN: Jolene Hennessey
NURSERIES: Mary Hoffman
AM Nursery: Marsha Barklow, Keith
& Melissa Warner
PM Nursery: Sally Johnson and Abby Rogers
Wednesday Nursery: Jen Hennessey and Val Perrizo
***
Cell phones and pagers offer a great convenience, but please make sure yours
is turned off before the church service beings out of respect for others around
you and for those who participate in the church service. Thank you. ***
MORNING
WORSHIP SONGS
Hymn # 338 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”
Hymn # 100 “Thou Art Worthy”
Hymn # 294 “One Day”
Hymn # 317 “O Mighty Cross”
Hymn # “Ancient Words”
FEBRUARY
STATISTICS
Sunday School: 127
Evening Service: 66
Morning Service: 175
Mid-Week 103
SCRIPTURE
Please open your Bibles to Psalm 119:105-112 as we read.
REBELUTION
CONFERENCE
Tonight there will be a conference for teens and their parents (come together)
at the home of Allen and Carla Wirth (Pastor Nate has directions). We will
meet at 4:30 p.m. and will be finished at 7:45 p.m. The evening will include
supper (bring a dish to pass), sledding, and 2 sessions.
MID-WEEK
SERVICE
Don’t miss the potluck this Wednesday starting at 5:45 PM in the fellowship
hall. We need volunteers to help clean up after supper. Then at 6:30 PM, everyone
will meet in the auditorium with Pastor Johnson for Bible study and prayer.
At the same time, Pastor Nate and Lisa will meet with the youth in the basement
for Bible study and games.
COOKING
COMPETITION
This Saturday, March 13, is the Chili Cook-off. All who participate should
sign up at the information table and plan to have chili at the church at 4:00
PM for judging. Everyone else can come join us to eat at 5:00 PM.
COMMUNION
Next Sunday during the morning worship service we will celebrate the Lord’s
Supper.
REST AND RELAXATION
Pastor Larry and Sally plan to return from Texas later this week. Pastor Nate
and Pastor Gus will be available for those who need pastoral care.
CHURCH
FELLOWSHIP
Scott Ramsay will be moving to Texas the first part of April and we would
like to give him a farewell fellowship Sunday, March 21, after the morning
worship service. We would like each family to bring a main dish to pass and
those whose names begin with A-M bring a dessert and those whose names begin
with N-Z bring a salad.
CHANGE
FOR LIFE
This is just a reminder for those who took a baby bottle to fill with change
when Colleen Tronson was here representing the Metro Women’s Center,
to bring them to the office when you have them filled. We will total all the
coins that come in and send them a check. We have had one baby bottle full
of change turned in to date.
GENTLE
SHEPHERD MINISTRIES
You are invited to the spring banquet at Old Main Village in Mankato Tuesday,
April 6, at 6:30 PM. You will hear testimonies of others who are involved
with this ministry. Please make your reservations with Jerry David. Cost for
the evening is $15.00 per person. You will find more information posted on
the bulletin board.
LADIES’
BIBLE STUDY
“Discerning the Voice of God” is the topic for the ladies’
Bible study which will begin Tuesday, April 6, and will be at 7:00 PM at the
home of Linda Hoogendyk each week. If you would like to participate in this
7 week study, be sure to give Linda a call at 625-1010 before March 24.
BOWLING
NIGHT
We are having a bowling night for anyone 18 years and older at the Wow Zone
Friday, March 26. Please sign up today so we know how many lanes we will need
to reserve. The fun starts at 6:30 PM. See you there! You may address your
questions to Joanne Schultz and Jackie Wilson.
AWANA
This Wednesday is Nickel Night at AWANA! Registration begins at 6:30 PM in
the hallway by the office. Parents, this is a wonderful way to help fill your
kids up with God’s Word!
A
REUNION OF FRIENDS
Ladies, plan now to attend the ladies’ retreat at the Holy Spirit Retreat
Center on Lake Elysian Friday through Sunday, April 9-11. Check-in is after
4:00 PM with introductions and fellowship before dinner at 5:30 PM. The retreat
will conclude Sunday morning after breakfast, giving us time to arrive at
church for Sunday School. The cost this year is $45.00. Space is limited,
so please get registered early. Register today with Vickie Schwichtenberg.
INFORMATION
Calendars with March birthdays, anniversaries, and events are available today.
Please advise us of any changes or corrections that need to be made. Daily
Breads for March-April-May are available in the tract rack. Prayer sheets
from last Wednesday can be picked up at the information table.
************************** GRACE CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL **************************
ENROLLMENT
Registration is only $50 per student during March. Now is
the time to register for the 2010-2011 school year. Talk to Val Perrizo today.
COMING
EVENTS
The Preschool Open House and early enrollment will be Monday, March 15, in
the preschool classroom from 6:00-8:00 PM. The Science, Arts, and Crafts Fair
is March 19. All judging will be done in the morning.
SCRIP
PROGRAM - GIFT CARDS
Will you support GCS by participating in our Scrip program? Every LITTLE bit
counts for BIG profits. You can find Val in the East Hallway after the morning
worship service to make your card purchases. You can also stop by the office
during the week to make purchases from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Thank you.