GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MANKATO

600 Lind Street      507-388-9355

John Michel, Pastor   388-6608

John Schofield, Ass't Pastor  931-9824

Sunday Services: 10 am, 11 am and 7 PM

Wednesday Service:  7 PM

 

 

SUNDAY, September 12, 1999

 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Our classes and small groups will meet every Sunday at 10:00 AM.  You are invited to participate in a Bible study and discussion that will enrich your life with truth and Christian friends.

 

 

WORSHIP TIME

THOU ART WORTHY:  REV 4:11.  Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord to receive glory, glory and honor, glory and honor and power.  For Thou hast created, hast all things created, Thou hast created all things.  And for Thy pleasure they are created, Thou art worthy, O Lord.

Pauline Mills 1963, Fred Bock Music, CCLI #1188633

 

 

 

SCRIPTURE

Gensis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (KJV)

 

Music, prayer, giving, preaching and an invitation are each an important part of our worship.

 

There are supervised nurseries and pre-school church sessions in the east wing.

 

Children from grades 1 to 3 will be dismissed for children's church during the message.

 

EVENING SERVICE

You are invited to join us tonight at 7:00 PM service when we lift our voices in song and share testimonies.  Pastor Schofield will preach.

 

THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH

Sunday        10:00 AM...............….....Sunday School for all ages

                   11:00 AM.............................….......Morning Worship

                     7:00 PM.................................…....Evening Service

Tuesday        6:30 PM...................................….....….....Visitation

Wednesday   7:00 PM........................…......…..Adult Bible Study

                     

 

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Regular budget offerings totaled $2373.50.  Designations include a gift for the building fund $100.

 

Please write your assigned number and giving amount on your envelope.  If you want a number, contact Perry Howell.

 

 

SEPTEMBER TEAM LEADERS

USHERS:  Dick Bramer

KITCHEN: Nan Guentzel

NURSERIES: Deb Guentzel

AM NURSERY:  Joanne Schultz and Cindy Diechman

PM  NURSERY: Val Perrizo

WEDNESDAY NURSERY:

 

 

VISITORS

Welcome to Grace Baptist Church.  We are honored that you have chosen to worship the Lord with us today.  Please fill out a visitor’s card and give it to an usher, pastor, or drop it in the offering plate.  Keep the 1999 calendar and pen as a reminder of your visit. God bless you!

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

NEW ADDRESSES

Many families in our congregation have been given new addresses.  Please fill in a visitor’s card and put it in the offering plate or call in your new address to the office at your earliest convenience so that we can update the information in our files.

 

AWANA WORKERS

There will be a meeting for all AWANA workers next Sunday night, September 19 at 5:45 in the fellowship hall.

 

AWANA CLUBS

On Wednesday, September 22, there will be an Awana Fun Fair at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and parents are welcome.  This year we will offer the Cubbie, Sparks, CrossTrainers and Junior Varsity programs.  For more information contact Randy and Val Danielson, Chuck and Naomi Volkmer or Scott and Brenda Walker. They are preparing for a great year!

 

FALL CHOIR MEETING

Tonight at 6:00 PM there will be adult church choir rehearsal.  We will be preparing music for the Christmas program and rehearsing old favorites.  People who are interested in this music ministry and are 9th grade and older are invited to participate.  The session will be in the auditorium.

 

DRAMA

Attention!  All characters (with acting ability) please contact Scott Ramsay in preparation for a Christmas drama to be presented on Dec. 12th.  We have six speaking parts and a need for multiple extras.  We also need help in directing, props, lighting, and costuming. 

 

CAMPUS BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Rick Powers has prepared a Campus Bible Fellowship prayer sheet, which is available in the church office.   The weekly CBF meeting is at the campus house, 1232 Highland Avenue; in the lower level lounge at 8:00 PM each Tuesday.  Rick can be reached at 345-4862.  CBF bowling activity coming on Sept 25th more details to follow.

 

GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Classes began at 8:15 AM on Tuesday, September 7.  For more information about our K-12 grade Christian educational program, please inquire at the office.  Our principal is David Wishart and teachers are Margene Solt, Linda Hoogendyk, Michelle Scott, Ann Borchardt, David Miller and Linda Rousselow.  There are currently 65 students enrolled.

 

LADIES EXTRAVAGANZA

“It's About Time…” Saturday, October 2 will be a day to remember as ladies gather at First Baptist Church in Rosemount 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM for spiritual refreshment, encouragement and fellowship.  The early registration deadline is this Wednesday; the cost is $15.  If you are interested in going, please talk to Ronda Allen or Val Perrizo today.  We would like to fill a van!

 

KEENAGERS

There were 26 Keenagers present at the monthly luncheon and fellowship last Thursday.  If you have never attended a Keenagers fellowship before be sure to talk to George or Jan Schneiter for information about attending.

 

AFFIE

Ladies who are interested in helping with missionary projects meet in the church fellowship hall Thursday, September 23 at 2:30 PM.  For more information call Carolyn Willie or Patsy Pongratz.

 

DAILY BREADS

Sept-Oct-Nov Daily Breads are still available for those who would like a copy.

 

CAMP FOLLOW-UP

The Sunday School staff will meet every Wednesday during September to intensify plans for follow-up with the many wonderful children who attended camp this summer.

 

MIDDLE EAST TRIP

Pastor John and Marilyn Michel left last Thursday on the first leg of their “Middle East study and friendship tour”.  Pastor Michel will preach at the 4th anniversary services today in Maison Laffitte, France.

 

SHUT-IN MINISTY

Steve Carlson coordinates the outreach to shut-ins and would like to share with other members who are interested in being involved. 

 

FEED BACK

If you have comments about the services or ministries of Grace Baptist Church, we want to encourage you to call or write to the office or a pastor.  We will appreciate your feed back.

 

WEB SITE

Our web site is <http://nexus.mnic.net/~gracechr>. In addition to general information about our church, the weekly bulletins and prayer sheets are posted.  Aaron Wishart has built and maintains the site.

 

HANDICAPPED SERVICES

A wheelchair is available to provide rides from the curb to the auditorium.  Please contact an usher for more information.

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