Announcements: 04-21-24

New to Grace Bible Church?
If you are newer to GBC and would like to learn more about what the church believes and practices as well as interact with the elder leadership, please email ([email protected]) or call the office 480.968.6085.

Looking for a Place to Serve or Get Involved?
Pick up a packet at the Information Table for more details on our ministries and how to get connected at Grace Bible Church or email the office ([email protected]).

Grillout
Sunday is a Baptism/Membership Sunday.  After Sunday’s service, we will have lunch together. Please come if you are a visitor, regular attender, or member – there will be food and fellowship for everyone. 

Sunday’s Equipping Hour Class (4/21)
An Interview with Denny & Barb Pagel; facilitated by Smedly Yates at 9:00am in the Worship Center.

Next Sunday’s Equipping Hour Class (4/28)
FinisTerre: What God Is Doing and What’s to Come; taught by Scott Maxwell at 9:00am in the Worship Center.

Sunday Evening Service
1 Peter; taught by Ben James. The service starts at 6:00pm.

Student Ministries
Student Ministries (grades 6-12) will be meeting Sunday at 6:00pm in Room 10. Our Sunday night meetings include teaching, singing, and group discussion. Contact Kyle Frazey with any questions ([email protected]).

Keepers of the Faith – Girls Bible Study (Grades 3-5) & Defenders of the Faith – Boys Bible Study (Grades 3-5)
Both groups meet on Sunday evening. If you are interested in having your daughter or son participate or have questions, contact Karla Walker ([email protected]) or Sarah Shelbourn ([email protected]).

Open Elder Meeting
There will be an open elder meeting on April 28, after the service, in the sanctuary.

414 – College & Career
414 will meet next Friday (4/26) at 7:00pm at the church for fellowship and teaching. Our college and career ministry focuses on equipping young adults to pursue Christ and serve His church in the midst of the life transitions that come in that unique season of life. We are currently studying 1 Thessalonians.

Student Ministries: Parent Meeting
On May 5, there will be a special meeting for the parents of the incoming class of 6th graders. We’ll discuss the goals of the ministry and answer questions. Any parents with students in the ministry are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the 3rd-5th grade NGM classroom right after our 10:15am service.

Student Ministries Summer Camp
Registration is open for 6th -12th grade students for Student Ministries Summer Camp, May 30-June 2, in Payson, AZ. Register here. For more details contact Kyle Frazey ([email protected]).

Defenders & Dads Camp
Defenders and Dad’s camp will be May 9-11 in Payson. If you’re a dad with a 3rd-5th grade boy and would like to come, please contact Karla Walker for details ([email protected]).

Men’s Conference
Sign-ups are open for this year’s men’s conference on June 14 & 15 with Bryan Ferrell on Advanced Training for Effective Service from Mark 9. Register here. Contact Ben James with any questions ([email protected]).

Men’s Conference Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for this year’s men’s conference on June 14 & 15. If you would like to help, register here. Contact Melissa James with any questions ([email protected]).  

Book of the Month
The book of the month for April is The Cross He Bore by Frederick Leahy. Leahy writes, “As the cross is central in God’s eternal decrees, and in the actual redemption of His people, so it should be central in the thinking and experience of the individual Christian. It is my conviction and at times sad experience, that as the cross goes out of focus in the Christian’s life, coldness, and backsliding set in.” For this reason, please purchase and read it this month. Pick up a copy at the book table for $9.

Restoration and Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
Jesus directs the church to patiently and gently pursue its sinning believers that they may be won back from their sin. In cases where the professing Christian refuses to repent of sin, Jesus directs the church to remove the unrepentant one from the church family and fellowship. GBC practices church discipline as prescribed by its bylaws in accordance with Matthew 18:15-17. Regular attendance at GBC is considered affirmation of this biblical practice. If you have any questions regarding church discipline please listen to our sermon titled “The Heart of Christ for our Holiness” located here. The elders are also available to answer any questions.