Scripture for the day: “But you dear friends, build yourselves up in the your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.” Jude 1:20 Grace Received: This coming Sunday we welcome the Children of the World Choir at Grace. They’ve been here several times and I am excited that they are coming back. If you’ve not seen them before you are going to love the way they lead us in this worship experience! Grace...
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Scripture for the day: “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 Grace Received: Last Sunday at our monthly “Pizza with the Pastors” for newcomers to Grace, a teenager – who attended Sunday School for the first time in her life the week before – approached Pastor Patrick and shared that she wanted to accept...
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Scripture for the day: ”For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 Grace Received: When I went to pray with a young couple at the altar last Sunday he shared: “I just came to say thank you [to God]. I’ve been out of church for a long time and it feels so good to be back.” Translation: “God welcomed me home and I’m grateful that He...
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Scripture: “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:16-17 Grace Received: Last night I got a call from a young man (Chris) who is new to Grace (been coming just a couple months). A few days ago he got serious about recommitting his life to being a follower of Jesus and he...
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Scripture for the Day: Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 Grace Received: We had a fantastic Holy Week and Easter! Special thanks to Curtis and Faye Karr for sharing their incredible testimony at the sunrise service. We celebrated 14 baptisms and a dozen commitments to Christ.Praise God for His saving grace!! Looking...
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Scripture for the day: “It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:44-46 GRACE RECEIVED Tonight we will be hosting a community Good Friday service @ 6:00. Before there is a crown,...
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