Church News January 2012
Wednesday November 2 2011
We love Jesus
Dad’s Farm at Whetstone near Mustang Corners hosted Grace Christian Academy School. The farm featured a pumkin patch, petting zoo, covered wagon ride, and bucket train rides, and the owner hosted a question and answer time for the students and staff. The owner shared with us what it takes to grow organic produce and what varieties of pumkins he had on his patch. His 8 1/2 acres produces thousands of pounds of produce for the local market outlets. This made many of us want to plow a feild and grow something. The famer grows his crops under plastic and enriches the water he provides to his plants with nitorgen. The reason for this is that the plastic does not allow the air to reach the root system. This has cut down on the water usage, thus conserving water. Our host was very generous with his crops as he let the kids take baking pumkins home with them. We shared our baked cookies with them and they shared some tomatoes with us. This was a get learning experience for us all and a very enjoyable time .
The evening was cool but the campfire helped keep us comfortable. The trunk or treat and camp fire time on Halloween night was enjoyable. The treats were passed out, there were people sitting around the campfire talking and sharing their experiences of faith. There was music playing and people carving pumkins and just enjoying the pleasant evening. It is durning these times that people connect with people. It is great that the church provides such great opportunities to hang out. It is also the place you get to hear about the next events and find the encouragement from people who want to serve their community and church.
The movie “God’s Outlaw”, is a historical account of the life of William Tyndale. The history buffs loved this movie. It was featured last Friday night at the chapel. We served popcorn and soda for those that wanted to have this, who can say no to that. Enjoying a time together with those that you love and appreciate is alwasy a good time. We will be announcing the next movie coming up soon.
God has called us to help each other in time of need. We have seen many families helping each other in this time of economic downturn. The church in action, providing a place to stay for those in need, meals being shared, groceries bought for families, financial assistance provided for those in the church and funiture being shared for children in need. It is great being part of a sharing community.
CHURCH NEWS SEPTEMBER 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Community Garden – Green Group met this past Sunday [for the first time] to discuss the green house, compost, and other green ways to reach out to the church & community.
Church camping trip is being organized for early October.
Physical training / health group is in the works.
School is on Fall Break – September 23 – October 17, 2011
All of the school children [primary - middle school] won 2nd place ribbons for their art projects at the Cochise County Fair.
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CHURCH NEWS AUGUST 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Last Sunday’s Sermon title 07/30/11
God Stirs the Heart of the King to Build Him a House
Are you actively building up the church?
Are you encouraging others and are you being encouraged?
What is your role or gift in building the church?
How do you see
There were several of you that came up for prayer. Stand in the thing that you asked God for.
Taking the time to have testimonies during Sunday Service was great. It is good to hear what the Lord is doing with us. God is at work among us.
Make sure that you get a copy of “Positioning the Church for Discipleship” the theme is The Changes that Growth Brings. This article by Pastor will help you understand that with growth there is change, and how to best prepare for it. I will email it and place it in your bulletin this coming week.
For those of you in the church and on my email list here is my number just in case you need to reach me. 686-0490.
Grace Christian Academy news
• Students now have PE with Brian and Matt
• Geographical Art Class taught by Miss Sam
• Amanda Lindsey is coordinating the monthly field trips – Benson Air port will be coming August 19th.
• They are now watching the character building video series, McGee and Me.
• Our students are working hard at Math, English, Social Studies, Science and Word Building. We have nine great students.
• Go Grace Christian Academy Lion’s !!!
Carol Richmond is calling the members of the church and is organizing a prayer chain. There are many times that we need to have people praying. Pastor will continue to email them when they come to me or to Carol. The benefit of a phone prayer chain is that you can pray together in agreement.
Prayer updates
• Irma Pastor’s sister needs prayer
• Shirley’s Rebekah granddaughter and baby
• Donna Hieden’s family -
• Wendy’s Friend, Linda – serious tests
• Twinkies sister Josie
• Daryl and Tina for healing
• TJ son of tina’s brother in law, in car accident needs prayer
• Tom for healing
• Cathy Cats (Steve Cat’s wife), is in the hospital for three heart attacks
• Shut-in’s
• Neighborhood groups
• Baptisms
• Fill the house – evangelism and outreach
• School – Grace Christian Academy
• Services at AZ Skyline nursing Facility / Quiburi Nursing Home
Baptisms will be taking place on the third week of September. There will be two classes on Baptism on September 4th at 8500 am. There are some of you that said you were ready for baptism. Please sign up for class and attend the class before you get baptized. sign-up sheet is on the snack table.
Attend the Grace Chapel Membership Class on Sunday Sept 25th at 8:50 am, the fourth week of September. Come and see what we are accomplishing it and how we are structured to do it. This class is recommended for people who want to be part of the church ministries, especially if you would like to lead and impact group or a Neighborhood group.
One of our church members is in a position to help some of the people who are discharged from the recovery Treatment. Many of them are in need of clothing and prescription drugs. The co pay for the prescription varies in price. If you choose to donate to this ministry just write “prescription ministry” on your check. He also needs clothing so that he can have it available, if he is not able to use it; we will take it to Gospel Rescue Mission.
Some of you have encouraged us to share some of the routine monthly expenses in the church. It would really help if you can help cover these expenses:
• Health insurance for six people $834.50
• Phone and internet bill $87.05
• electric bill $252
• Insurance for the building $56.34
On the Calendar
• Neighborhood Group Leaders Meeting – next week
• Pot Luck third Sunday
Activities attended by members this last week
• Cowboy camp
• Tombstone Cowboy church special services
I heard that these were great services, where those that attended found encouragement and some of you were healed. PTL
We completed “The Invisible War” Video series this last Sunday. For some of you have just begun the war. Key things: Put on the armor of God, Pray for the saints and see people delivered.
Gospel Rescue Mission report – we heard that several of the men were encouraged through the message on how to build one another up (rather than tear each other down). They tell us they enjoy the music and the message. It was really hot and muggy. We almost had someone pass out at the service, it was so hot.
Duke a sponsor to the school donated six back packs and several school supplies. There are many of you, and the parents of the students who have done the same. It is truly a blessing to see what you have done in support of the school.
GO LIONS !!!
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