Welcome to Grace Baptist Church

October 8, 2017 __ AM __ PM

Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Name____________________________

Address __________________________

City______________________________

State ______________ Zip ___________

Phone ___________________________

Email ____________________________

Marital Status: __Married __Single __ Single Again

Are you a member of a Church? __yes __no

What Church? __________________________

City & State: ____________________________

What grade/age does your family represent?

Infants-2yrs. 3-4yrs. 5-6yrs.

1st-5th grade 6th-8th grade

9th-12th grade College

__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)

(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 __________________________

From Your Pastor October 8, 2017

Dear Grace Family and Friends,

This past week ushered in another senseless tragedy. How heartbreak-ing to see innocent lives snuffed out so quickly. It’s a powerful reminder of the frailty of life. There simply is no way to protect ourselves from someone willing to risk their life to harm ours. What are we to do? The answer is simple. We must continue to enjoy the victorious Christian experience Jesus died to give us. The hate crazed maniacs in this world are determined to make others as miserable as they are. They care about no one but themselves. So passing more laws to further restricting access to firearms is an exercise in futility. Stephen Paddock didn’t have a gun problem; he had a heart problem. So do many in our world. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. Who can know it?” Apart from God’s grace, man is capable of the most heinous of acts. His resurrection power alone offers hope. There’s no indication Mr. Paddock knew God. It appears his primary aim in life was self-gratification. We may never know what drove him to such a cruel act. But the root cause was a consuming hatred for others. That happens often when “we” become inwardly focused. From that perspective, everything and everyone who hinders our happiness becomes an enemy to be conquered. Our only defense against such wickedness is staying right with God! When that’s our testimony, nothing can harm us. We enjoy God’s presence and peace every minute of every hour of every day. When our time comes, we depart this life for a better place. Granted, we’ll miss our loved ones and they’ll miss us. But the separation will be temporary because of Jesus. Do you know Him? He’s the only truly “safe place” in life. And He has a great plan and purpose for your life. Only trust Him. God bless you!

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!

How to Join Grace Baptist Church

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:

• 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.

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.

Welcome to

We’re So Glad You’re Here!

Pastor & Ministerial Staff 4945 Hardy McManus Rd

Contact Information Evans, GA 30809

706-868-9729 www.gbce.net

Pastor Bill Hilley wfhilley@gbce.net

Minister of Students Bryan Carter bcarter@gbce.net

Minister of Music Brent Odom bodom@gbce.net

Children’s Ministry Director Tricia Mason triciamason@gbce.net

Nursery Ministry Director Arica Stringfield astringfield@gbce.net

Weekday Preschool Director Lisa Wamack lwamack@gbce.net

Bonnie Newman Kelli Byrd Margaux Moschera Holly Baxter Amanda Hughes Ricki McBride Erica Cumings Rebekah Granger Britt Reese Ashley Danner Meg McGowan

Ashley Fiveash

Caitlin Wood Michael Wood

Jennifer Caraway Camrie Hodges

Tori Swafford Arica Stringfield

Leila Hilley Beth Reville Brandi Brace

Donna Beverly

Michelle Hazlett Adam Smelts Amy Parker

Alisa Taylor Donna Beverly Dawn Daudelin PamCollins Linda Burleson Bonnie DeRaps Megan Overton Mark Eley Rebekah Granger Brit Reese Tawny Eley Emily Treacle

Linda Summerville

Ashley Walden Liz Baker

Adrianne Sisk Paul Sisk

Virginia Smelts

Valorie Bell

Randy Penland Bob & Barbara Ann Halliday Gladys Anne Simpson Trebor Barnes James & Antionette Brunson

Patricia & Chaffin Pittman

Ralph Neitzke * Trebor Barnes Rick Clifford Shawn DeRaps Michael Gibbs Thomas Munro David King George Peters Foyster Wilson Michael Aldridge Marty Ferrando

* Troy McGahee

Trebor Figgins Ralph Neitzke Adam Smelts Jim Robinson Robert O’Neal

Sunday - October 8 Prayer Time ........................................................................................ 7:45 am 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 Little Lights and Acting Up Choirs ............................................ 6:00 pm Evening Worship ............................................................................... 6:00 pm

Monday - October 9 Burn Center Breakfast .................................................................. 7:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................ 9:30 am Ladies Prayer Ministry ................................................................ 10:00 am American Heritage Girls ............................................................... 7:00 pm Trail Life................................................................................................. 7:00 pm

Tuesday October 10 Burn Center Breakfast .................................................................. 7:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................ 9:30 am Upward Practice ............................................................................... 6:00 pm

Wednesday October 11 Men’s Prayer Time (Cracker Barrel) ...................................... 6:00 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................ 9:30 am Youth Café and Games .................................................................. 5:30 pm Spotlight ............................................................................................... 6:30 pm Bible Studies ....................................................................................... 6:30 pm Adult Choir ........................................................................................... 7:45 pm Kids Alive! Rehearsals .................................................................... 7:45 pm

Thursday - October 12 Burn Center Breakfast ................................................................. 7:30 am Weekday Preschool ........................................................................ 9:30 am Upward Practice ............................................................................... 6:00 pm

Friday - October 13 Weekday Preschool ........................................................................ 9:30 am Celebrate Recovery ......................................................................... 7:00 pm

Saturday October 14 Upward Games ................................................................................. 9:00 am

Give online at www.gbce.net

Mike Felz 706-831-0939

Mark Hall 706-495-9922

* Josh Olson 706-825-3556

David King 706-267-5639

Bryant Treacle 706-786-3705

Library Lights Our new Grace library has a total of eight sections: Inspiration, Theology, Reference, Ministry, Family, Bible Study, Youth and Young Adults.

Section 3 of the Grace Library includes our reference material. We

have Bibles, dictionaries, Bibles, concordances, Bibles and

hymnals. Did I mention that we have some Bibles? If you need a Bible,

have a friend who needs one, or are headed into the Mission Field and need some to take with you, please help yourself – no need to return them. God will ensure an ample supply of His Word. (Stay tuned

for future overviews of other sections.) The library is located in the

second-floor alcove, with an honor system checkout.

Be sure to check it out!

For more information, please contact Steve Wilder at 336-971-8248.

Cookie Decorating Night

Ladies join us for a fun night of Christmas themed cookie decorating Tuesday, Nov 14th, from 6:30-8:30

Cost is $10 per person which includes an icing decorating kit and cookies.

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, Oct 22nd. The deadline is Nov 5th.

*Space is limited! Come and learn decorating tips and tricks to help make your Christmas baking merry and bright! Contact Rachel Carter at 706-993-7436.

Appalachian Hope Project Christmas Kids

You can provide Christmas for a needy Appalachian child! Details about children in need of sponsors will be available October 22 at the

Appalachian Hope table to be set up in the Church Foyer. For more details contact Kim Jones at kim@appalachianhope.com.

Food 4 Kids Holiday Can Food Drive begins October 22nd. You

can help with cans of soup, fruit & vegetables. These items will be

used for our holiday vacation sacks during Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Place your donations in the container located in the Fellowship Hall.

See Laura Strickland for details.

Appalachian Hope West Virginia Mission Trip December 3-7. There will be a

meeting October 8th at 5pm in room 109/110 for anyone interested in

participating in the trip. Trip Cost is $270 - includes lodging & meals.

A 10% non-refundable deposit due by Sunday, Nov 5. Deadline to sign up is October 29th. For more

details, contact Kim Jones at kim@appalachianhope.com.

GBCE Homecoming November 5, 2016

“Dinner on the Grounds”

following the combined 10:30AM Morning Service! (No Kids Alive or KChurch)

All Sunday School classes will meet during the 9:00 AM hour.

Plan to join us for a delicious meal and fellowship with your church family!

Grace will provide

Fried Chicken and Baked Ham & we ask that each family bring the

following side dishes prepared to serve 8-10 people.

If your last name begins with:

A - F Dessert G - N Mac & Cheese or

Potato Dish O - Z Vegetable

Important Delivery Information Please make sure that all dishes are delivered in disposable containers (if

possible) and be ready to serve. We will not be able to heat up dishes.

Cakes, pies, etc. must be

sliced and ready to serve.

Please be sure put your name on any non-disposable serving pieces

and take them home with you after the meal.

No Evening Service

Please Call the Church Office with questions at 706-868-9729.

Homecoming Set-Up/Work Day Saturday, November 4th

Set up at 8:00AM Decorate at 9:00AM

Join us on Saturday morning as we prepare for

Homecoming 2017!

Ladies Wednesday Bible Study Join us for Beth Moore’s Bible Study “Entrusted” beginning Wed., Oct. 11

at 6:30 in the Office Classroom. Study will be facilitated by Bridgett Moelter.

Cost is $10.00. Contact the Church Office for details at 706-868-9729.