Weekly Update
1 John 3:18 says: “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Sounds good! But what does this look like?
Well, lots of different things, but it definitely looks like a church coming alongside its neighborhood and giving school supplies and backpacks to families just before the start of a school year.
We’re in this series called, Word. We’re asking, what is the role of scripture for someone who is following Jesus?
On the one hand, the bible is a collection of 66 different books written by 40 different authors over 1500 years. It’s the longest recorded family history in all of humanity.
On the other hand, it’s the inspired Word of God. It’s not merely a collection of stories and prayers and prophecy; it’s the Holy Spirit-filled Word of God to His people!
The bible was never meant to only be read.
Don’t just read the bible. Pray the bible. Live out the words of the bible.
I just want to say, Thanks, church, for living out the words of the bible (1 John 3:18) through things like: a backpack drive, food distribution, providing food for a women’s shelter, caring for staff and residents at a nursing home, serving food at The Lord’s Table, and all the ways you share the gospel and serve others in your own life on a weekly basis.
A Few More Things:
Pastor Brian
Sounds good! But what does this look like?
Well, lots of different things, but it definitely looks like a church coming alongside its neighborhood and giving school supplies and backpacks to families just before the start of a school year.
We’re in this series called, Word. We’re asking, what is the role of scripture for someone who is following Jesus?
On the one hand, the bible is a collection of 66 different books written by 40 different authors over 1500 years. It’s the longest recorded family history in all of humanity.
On the other hand, it’s the inspired Word of God. It’s not merely a collection of stories and prayers and prophecy; it’s the Holy Spirit-filled Word of God to His people!
The bible was never meant to only be read.
Don’t just read the bible. Pray the bible. Live out the words of the bible.
I just want to say, Thanks, church, for living out the words of the bible (1 John 3:18) through things like: a backpack drive, food distribution, providing food for a women’s shelter, caring for staff and residents at a nursing home, serving food at The Lord’s Table, and all the ways you share the gospel and serve others in your own life on a weekly basis.
A Few More Things:
- Interested in baptism? If you have begun a relationship with Jesus and you have not yet been baptized, we hope you’ll take that step. Baptism Sunday is Welcome Home Sunday, September 13th. If you are interested in learning more, CLICK HERE and fill out the Connect Card (and select “I’m interested in baptism”) or talk to one of our pastors.
- Welcome Home Sunday. September 13th. This is our kick-off to fall at GCN. We’ll be launching back into GCN Kids, we’ll baptize people, and then we’ll gather for a big cookout afterwards. Welcome Home Sunday is designed for you to invite everyone you know. Who are you inviting to join you?
- Pray for our Mission Team headed to Honduras. Our mission team heads to Puerto Cortes (and surrounding area), Honduras on September 14th. This is part of our partnership with Cocal Gracias and that wonderful ministry. Team members are: Pastor Kevin, Marie Bercaw, Oscar Benitez, Sonia Carrero, and Kim Spillers. Join us in praying for that trip and that ongoing ministry partnership!
Pastor Brian
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