Summer 2011
The days were hot & the nights were stormy, but the Summer of 2011 were filled with special times at Grace Community Church.
In July there was an Ice Cream Social and in August there was a Pot Luck Luncheon. There were also many quest speakers, that shared the Word and gave us all inspiration.
Hymn Sing and Ice Cream Social
Old Fashion Hymn Sing & Ice Cream Social was held at GCC in July on a Sunday evening.
I Sing Praise to Your name, O Lord Praise to Your name. For Your name is great and greatly to be praised. I give glory to Your name O Lord, glory to Your name O Lord. For your name is great and greatly to be praised.
Precious LORD, take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Thru the storm, thru the night, Lead me on to the light, take my hand, Precious LORD, Lead me home.. When my way grows drear, Precious LORD, linger near. When my Life is almost gone.. Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall; take my hand, precious LORD, lead me home..
Ten years ago on September 11 our nation was attacked. It occurred to me on that day that our entire nation was focused on the same thing. There was unity, concern, and compassion. For a short time, perhaps three or four months, we saw a better America. Church services were filled with more people, many of whom had not attended in years. The next day, on September 12, 2001, members of Congress (both parties) gathered on the steps of the Capitol to show the nation their unity and sang "God Bless America." People talked a lot about reprioritizing. Many suggested that we as a nation should get back to our Christian roots. How soon we forget.
True Christianity is not something into which one floats in and out. When the farmer sows seed in the fields, some seeds fall on the path and the birds eat them. Some seeds fall among rocks and do not take root. Some seeds fall among thorns and are choked out. It is only the seed that falls into good soil, takes root and bears fruit that represents the true Christian. (Please see Mark 4:1--9). High wind, hail, times of draught will come but the root will hold and the crop will come.
When difficulty and calamity come, some will react emotionally and momentarily. They may pray; they may vow to do better; they may do some altruistic deeds. But others may respond in repentance and faith resulting in coming to know Jesus: Crucified, risen and coming again! May we see authentic Christianity in Grace Community Church. May we see more seeds falling into good soil and producing crops “multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times.”
Pastor Jon Bekemeyer
Guest Speakers Message Highlights
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June 5th - Guest Speaker: Glen Schrieber Title : Never Alone
Superintendent EFCA Southeast
Believe in God John 14:33, John 36:38
Love Jesus John 25:31
Remember the Holy Spirit
Jesus is the Way, the Truth & the Light.
June 19th - Guest Speaker: Edward Travis Title: Father’s Day
GCC Elder Fathers are Cornerstone of Family
Through Christ All things are possible.
Real Deal Holyfield boxer Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest & King
Prophesy-Samuel Priesthood-Hebrews 7:11
Kingdom of Priests-Exodus 19:3
June 26th Guest Speaker: Dr. Fred Haas Title: The Story of Jesus
Words of Scripture to tell the entire story of redemption.
In the Beginning ...John the Baptist...Jesus' Ministry...Jesus healed the Sick...Jesus feeds the multitude...the betrayal of Jesus...the Tomb…
On the 3rd day He is raised...Believe in Jesus & be Saved.
For God so loved the World…Everlasting Life.
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