March 26, 20171607 Troup Hwy • Tyler, TX 75701 • www.gabc.org • 903-525-1100

Pastor David D-Notes

Gideons

WE’RE BLESSED TO HAVE OUR FRIEND JOEL ROSENBERG with us

again at Green Acres today. I will interview him at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Then we’ll gather again at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center for an expanded interview. Joel is a NY Times Best-selling author who has written 11 novels and five non-fiction books. His books have sold over 3 Million copies.

JOEL WAS BORN IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. His father is a first-generation American from a Jewish background whose parents emigrated from Russia and settled in New York. He graduated from Syracuse University, having spent one semester studying at Tel Aviv University. You’ll hear him tell the amazing story of how he came to know the Lord this Sunday. His newest novel, Without Warning, will be available in the GABC Bookstore. He will be signing copies of his books after the 10:30 morning worship and before and after the 6pm service.

THIS SUNDAY MORNING as we exit, we’ll be receiving our annual offering to support the ministry of the Gideons. Here’s a testimony of the power of God’s Word. Terry Hensely writes: “My story begins at rock bottom. I was sitting on a stool in my closet, feeling scared where my life seemed to be heading. I was 25 years old with three kids. I had been divorced twice already, and I did not hold a full-time job. When I looked in the mirror all I saw was a loser. So there I sat in my closet, with a

Today: Pastor David interviews Joel Rosenberg

gun in my hand. I was ready to end my life. In a desperate plea I shouted out, “God, if for some reason I should NOT end my life right here, right now, then you need to do something!” Just then my son came running into the house. “Mama, Mama,” he called. “I have something to show you.” Quickly I hid the gun, dried my eyes, and went to him. He had received a New Testament on his way home from school, and he was anxious to show me. He held out the book – a New Testament from a Gideon who was doing God’s will without knowing the impact he would make that very day. I sat with my son and read the New Testament. Though I cannot tell you what we read, I do know it was the beginning of whole new chapter in my life as I accepted Christ as my Savior.”

Shepherding in the Shadow of Death has just been published by LifeWay and is now in our GABC Bookstore. It was co-authored by Paul W. Powell and Mark Dance. It’s a resource for pastors, but it’s also a great read for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. These messages of hope address topics like heaven, victory and even how to prepare for your own death one day. Mark grew up at GABC and served as a pastor for 27 years. He is the son of longtime GABC members, Ken and Bobbie Dance, and currently serves as the director of LifeWay Pastors in Nashville. Get a copy today! 

God is good!

Pastor David

Just So You Will Know: Keeping Up with GABCKen Warren, Senior Associate Pastorkenw@mail.gabc.org

THIS WEEK I’d like to take the opportunity to call something to your attention. It is very likely something that you’ve heard about before, but it may be something that just skitters through your consciousness, for any of a variety of reasons, the moment you hear its name. However, since it’s coming up again in just three short weeks, I thought I would call it to mind one more time in hopes that you might treat yourself to a truly unique worship opportunity this year – our Easter Sunday Sunrise Celebration.

EVERY EASTER SUNDAY for the sixteen years I’ve been at Green Acres, and for many years before, members of the Green Acres Family have met at sunrise on Easter Sunday morning to begin that pinnacle of the Christian year in a truly unique way (in outdoor worship), in a most symbolic place (a cemetery) as we celebrate the discovery of the Empty Tomb and the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus. That tradition continues this year on Sunday, April 16, at 7:00 a.m. at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery on South Broadway.

IT HAS BEEN MY HONOR, along with David Riddle of our Celebration Choir, and Guy Bugg of our Broadcast Ministry, along with the phenomenal staff of Cathedral in the Pines, to conduct that Sunrise Service for the past several years. Every year the group of worshippers continues to grow (we welcomed over 350 last year), and the experience continues to expand in significance. But, rather than talk about what has happened, I thought I might give you just a quick overview of what to expect if you decide to venture out and join us this year.

FIRST, OUR WORSHIP starts promptly at 7:00 a.m., which means you should plan to arrive a little early. It will most likely still be dark when you drive in, so give yourself plenty of time to safely find your way. Once you enter the grounds, the Cathedral in the Pines staff will guide you to your parking space. You will then notice a large tent the cemetery staff has prepared (so weather is not a factor, although you might want to dress warmly), and you may even sniff out the fresh coffee and donuts they offer to early arrivers.

THEN, AS THE SUN begins to peek over the horizon, we turn our attention to that first Sunrise so many years ago, and what that Sunrise still means for us some 2,000 years later. Through the power of The Word, both spoken and sung, we reflect on the meaning of the day, of the Sunrise, of the place of burial in which we worship, and the incomparable Hope that it all combines to provide. And then, some 30 minutes later, we dismiss to continue the celebration of Easter with a fresh new perspective.

JOIN US THIS YEAR in Sunrise Worship on Easter Sunday – we think it’s the perfect way to begin the greatest Celebration of the Year.

Calendar of Events:Sunday, March 26- 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Joel Rosenberg in Morning

Worship- 6:00 p.m. Joel Rosenberg

(Worship Center)- Praise Alive & Elevate Choir

Concert (Mt. Carmel Baptist Church)

Monday, March 27- 6:00 Celebrate Recovery

(Student Center)Wednesday, March 29- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer

Meeting & Bible Study (CrossWalk)

- 4:45 p.m. CrossWalk Café- 6:00 p.m. WEBS- 6:00 p.m. 1st Praise Choir

Open HouseThursday, March 30- 7:00 p.m. Singing Men of East

Texas Concert (CrossWalk)Sunday, April 2- 4:30 p.m. Tyler/Qujing

Reception in the Bethany Suite

Monday, April 3- 6:00 Celebrate Recovery

(Student Center)Wednesday, April 5- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer

Meeting & Bible Study (CrossWalk)

- 4:45 p.m. CrossWalk Café- 6:00 p.m. WEBSThursday, April 6- 5:00 p.m. EEC Art Show &

Hot Dog Supper (Preschool Building)

- 6:30 p.m. Singles City-Wide Bible Study (Lighthouse)

Friday, April 7- 6:30 p.m. SHE Ministry Date

Night (Bethany Suite)- 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Night OutSaturday, April 8- 4:00-7:00 p.m. Children’s

Ministry Easter at the ROC- 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Blue &

Gold Banquet (Galilee Room)Sunday, April 9 PALM SUNDAY: Plus One- 5:30 p.m. Women’s Palm

Sunday Worship (Bethany Suite)

Monday, April 10- 6:00 Celebrate Recovery

(Student Center)Wednesday, April 12- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer

Meeting & Bible Study (CrossWalk)

MinistriesMISSION MINISTRIES

903-525-1173• The Tyler/Qujing Partnership invites

you to welcome the 2017 Cultural Exchange participants. Participants will attend UT Tyler and participate in a variety of cultural experiences. Join us in welcoming our participants on Sunday, April 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the 1st Floor of Crosswalk.

• Cannon Beach Mission Trip. We are looking for people who are interested in teaching Vacation Bible School to Preschoolers in Cannon Beach Oregon from April 3–May 4. The approximate cost of the trip is $500. For more information call the Missions Office at 903-525-1173 or email us at missions@mail.gabc.org.

• Are you interested in learning more about the Highway 80 Rescue Mission? There will be an informative luncheon on April 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Tyler Rose Garden Center. If you are interested in joining us please RSVP to the missions office at casiec@mail.gabc.org or call 903-525-1173

• Keep up to date with our local, national, and international mission partners. Join the PartnerLink E-Newsletter today! Subscribe at www.gabc.org/missions and you will receive periodic updates.

REAL LIFE SINGLES (Ages 35+)903-525-1123

• March & April Birthday Party at the Grant’s, Thursday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. Please call the Singles Office for directions, 903-525-1123. Kids welcome.

• Want to get our text alerts for weekly reminders of activities? Text the message “Join1” to the telephone number 94033 and we’ll send you reminders of upcoming events so you won’t miss-out!

WIRED SINGLES (Ages 22-34)903-525-1123

• Join us for Worship this morning. We sit together up front to the right of the sound booth in the Resonate Worship at 9:00 a.m.

• Join us for Sunday Morning Bible Study led by John Ussery at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Education Building Room 203.

• Wednesday Night Bible Study – 6:30 p.m. at the Small’s. Email GABCWired@gmail.com for more information

• Thursday, Chillin’ & Grillin,’ 6:30 p.m. at the One Ten Student Center

• Save the Date – Saturday, April 8 Breckenridge Village Easter Fair

• Memorial Day Retreat and Summer Adventure to Winter Park – We hope you will join us! Details in SMBS.

WORSHIP MINISTRIES903-525-1182

• Night of Praise: A Celebration of 25 years of Celebration Orchestra, Tuesday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center

• I Love America Kick-Off, Wednesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. Join us for cookies and music!

ADULT IMPACTMINISTRIES

903-525-1186• WIN Ministry’s skilled GABC

Volunteers are ready to lend their helping hands with those Spring “Honey-Dos.” They are available and willing to assist the GABC Widows, Senior Singles and Widowers. Labor is FREE – you pay for parts or supplies. Call 903-525-3290 or email win@mail.gabc.org for more information.

GRACEWORKS903-533-1817

• GABC GraceWorks Counseling Ministry. Biblically based spiritual and clinical aspects of counseling. 5755 Eagles Nest Blvd. Call for an appointment, 903-533-1817.

JOURNEY COLLEGE MINISTRIES

903-525-1123• The Basement is under construction! It

is finally happening! Please be patient as it will probably be in early May before we are back in our space. As a result, our meeting space has changed a little!

• Sunday: Worship with Journey at the Green

Acres Resonate Service at 9:00 a.m. (sit in front of the sound booth)

Sunday Morning Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Join us for breakfast and some

amazing fresh roasted coffee in The GABC Chapel while Basement is under construction!

• We LOVE College Students! Free Sunday Lunch! You may have seen our sign up on Hwy 110 and we’re not kidding! Join us for Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and stay for lunch in the Adult Education Building Room 203.

• Tuesday: Tuesday Night Worship is back in the

Chapel as usual! Join us in the main Chapel at 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday night. We have small groups we call “Squads” and we all go to Whataburger after! Come be equipped with us to impact our campuses for the Kingdom!

• Saturday: Hunger for Love has resumed. You

can usually meet us at the Salvation Army every Saturday at 8:30 a.m., to bless and share the love of Christ with the homeless. We will debrief at the Foundry afterwards. Be the hands and feet of Jesus with us!

GABC South Campus(Highway 69 South, Just North of FM 346)

903-787-8807• “Secret Church: Scripture and

Authority in an Age of Skepticism,” Saturday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register at www.gabcsouth.org/sc17. Free registration includes drinks and snacks. Chick-fil-A box lunch is available for $6.

• VBS: “Galactic Starveyors”, June 12-16, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Register at www.gabcsouth.org/vbs

GABC FAMILYSYMPATHY Patti Green–Loss of father Matt Green & Family–Loss of grandfather Joan Thomas–Loss of husband

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES903-525-1122

• Plus One Sunday Bring a Friend: Every child who brings a friend on April 9 will get the opportunity to pick a prize from our treasure chest when they check their friend in at the welcome desk.

• Parent Commitment in both Resonate and Celebration Worship, Sunday, May 14. Deadline to sign up is April 28. Call Linda at 903-525-1122. Limited space available, sign up now.

• Summer Mothers’ Day Out online registration is now open. Mondays and Thursdays, June 26–July 27, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration is $175. Limited spaces available for babies through kindergarten. Register now.

• Vacation Bible School: Save the Date for The Great Adventure VBS, June 12-15, for children completing Kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Registration is NOW OPEN online and at the Children’s Welcome Desk on Sunday morning.

• Awana and J12, Sunday nights from 5:30-7:00 p.m. TONIGHT is Hawaiian Night, so wear your hula skirts and Hawaiian shirts! Kona Ice will provide snow cones to all registered Awana and J12 attendees.

• Easter at the ROC, Saturday, April 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Join us at the Recreation Outreach Complex for free hot dogs, bounce houses, music from Xtreme Praise, and more. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

• Kids Night Out, Friday, April 7, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Babies through 5th grade. The cost is $10 per child with a max per family of $25. Limited number of childcare registrations available. Sign up now!

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES903-525-1141

• “SHE” Date Night, April 7. Stop by the Bethany Suite at 6:30 p.m. for a quick marriage enrichment pick-me-up with Ken Brumley and a chance to win dinner for two! Childcare available (Childcare through Kids Night Out by reservation only, www.gabc.org/resources/register)

• New Sunday Evening Bible Begins TONIGHT. “None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing)” by Jen Wilkins, facilitated by Carol Ivey. 3rd floor Lighthouse. Books available in our

bookstore, and you may register online for the class.

• New Tuesday Morning Class! “Restory: Turning our Trials into Triumphant Revelations!” Learn to view trials from God’s perspective, then, discover how to write and/or tell your stories. Taught by Lorrie Gazette! Register at gabc.org/register. Be sure to register for childcare also! The 7-week class begins March 28, at 9:30 a.m., third floor Lighthouse. Handouts, no workbook!

RECREATION MINISTRIES903-525-1116

• Beginners Waltz Class, FREE, Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m., April 6-27. Couples Only-space limited

• Summer Day Camp, For campers completed K through 5th grades in Fall 2017. June 12–18 VBS (VBS ½ day & Camp ½ day at FLC), June 19–23, June 26–30, July 10–14, July 17–21, July 24–28, VBS Week $90. All other weeks at Lake Tyler $165. Extended care available for extra fee. Register at gabcrecreation.org. Camp Joy (June 5-9) for special needs age 14+ call 903-525-1116.

ADULT TRANSFORMATION903-525-3249

• “The Case for Christ,” Sunday night Book /Video Study Group. 3 Sunday evenings, March 19, 26, and April 2, Lighthouse 370. Topics include 1) Examining the Record of the NT documents, 2) Analyzing Jesus: Lord, Liar, or Lunatic and 3) Researching the Resurrection: Was it a sham or hoax as some say?

FORERUNNERS903-525-1165

• Forerunner Concert Series: The Singing Men of East Texas, Thursday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. in CrossWalk Central. Concert is FREE and open to the public. No tickets needed. A love offering will be taken.

MINISTRY CONTACTS

David O. Dykes, Pastor903-525-1118 • pastor@mail.gabc.org

Kevin Burdette, Minister of Adult Impact903-525-1186 • AIM@mail.gabc.org

Tim Roberts, Minister of Adult Transformation903-525-3249 • atm@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/GABCatm

Jennifer Grigsby, Children’s Minister903-525-1122 • children@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/GABC.Childrens

Glenn Jones, Minister of Senior Adults,Pastoral Care & Prayer Ministry903-525-1165 • sherrym@mail.gabc.orghttps://www.facebook.com/ForerunnersGABC

Ken Brumley, Minister of Marriage and Family903-533-1817 • graceworks@mail.gabc.orgGraceWorks Counseling Ministry5755 Eagles Nest Blvd. Bldg. 4

Blake Arrington, College Minister903-525-1123 • blakea@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/groups/journeytyler/

Dale Pond, Minister of Missions903-525-1173 • missions@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/GABC.Missions

Dustin Slaton, GABC South Pastor903-787-8807 • www.gabcsouth.org1010 CR 137Flint, TX 75762www.facebook.com/GABCSouth

Walter Ballou, Student Minister903-525-1190 • www.gabc.org/studentswww.facebook.com/One-Ten High School Ministrywww.facebook.com/110 Student Ministry Middle School

Bryan Grant, REAL LIFE Singles Minister903-525-1123 • reallifesingles@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/groups/reallifesingles/

Buddy Holland, Minister of Recreation903-525-1116 • www.gabcrecreation.orgwww.facebook.com/ GreenAcresBaptistChurchSportsRecreationMinistry

Bryan Grant, WIRED Singles Minister903-525-1123 • www.wiredministries.orgwww.facebook.com/groups/gabcwired

Linda Lesniewski, Women’s Minister903-525-1141 • women@mail.gabc.orgwww.facebook.com/WeMinistry

Mike Parks, Associate Pastor for Worship903-525-1114 • worship@mail.gabc.org www.facebook.com/GABCWorship