Bulletins
Terre Haute
Grace Communion
“LIVING AND SHARING THE GOSPEL”
Welcome
March 15, 2020
– Call To Worship –
“Praise To The Lord”
Opening Prayer
“God Will Make A Way”
“He Is Able”
Prayers of Intercession
Worship Offering
BIBLE STUDY
DON AUXIER
Revelation 2: 12-18
Closing Song
“He Who Began A Good Work In You”
Closing Prayer
MISSION STATEMENT
Worship God in Spirit and Truth
Grow in His Grace and Knowledge
Share the Love and Hope we have in Jesus
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Grace Communion International – We are an international Christian fellowship, on mission with the Father, Son and Spirit, living and sharing the gospel in ways that birth all kinds of churches, for all kinds of people, in all kinds of places. As an international Christian fellowship, we have about 50,000 members formed into 900 churches spread across 100 countries.
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March Events
March 27 Carl Franz (Laf) birthday March 28
Donna Dunbar (Laf) birthday March 29
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Lighting the Candle of Hope By Jill Butler Wilson
Home
The Message beautifully describes the Creator in the act of creation: “God’s Spirit brooded like a bird above the watery abyss.” What most appeals to you about the garden that God then produced to serve as a home for humanity? Ideal human companionship? A splendid, totally safe environment? Abundant provision of sparkling water and sumptuous food? An immense, varied, peaceful animal kingdom to survey, enjoy, and shepherd?
Clearly, the delights of Eden, entirely fitted to our various inclinations, would have brought each of us everlasting engagement and satisfaction—but for the Fall. Happily, as we battle the vicissitudes borne into the world by the sins of Adam and Eve and perpetuated by our own, we live assured that our loss of a perfect abode is only temporary.
Our constant human striving for gratification evidences that we are still filled with longing for Eden, but whereas Genesis describes Eden as a garden, a lovely yet finite space God would visit, Jesus spoke of our future inheritance as the King’s kingdom, a vast atmosphere sufficient unto itself and in which the Lord’s will is fulfilled. Our belonging place to come is no second thought but was designed at the very foundation of the world. Through the wrenching sacrifice of his earthly life, Jesus paid the price and forged the key for the accommodating room he is preparing for you there.
In my father’s house are many rooms. . . .
I will come again and will take you to myself,
that where I am you may be also. John 14:2-3
Small hints of both the home humanity lost and the glorious one that awaits are everywhere—in the soothing purr of a kitten in your lap, the surprise blessing of a green shoot springing from dark soil, the expansive and awe-inspiring vision of a cloudless starry sky, the warm and steadying hug of a dear friend. God has given you such places to belong until you reach your amazing eternal destination.
Come, you who are blessed by my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world. Matthew 25:34
Meditate on the love-filled lengths God took to prepare a home for you.
Scriptures: Genesis 1 (MSG); John 14:1–4; Matthew 25:31–34 (ESV)
Prayer Requests
Ravi Zacharias (Christian pastor, speaker, writer) While recovering from back surgery, he had severe pain issues which were found to come from a fast growing tumor on his sacrum (pelvic area). Prayers for healing/recovery
Greg Black (Jonnie’s former boss) He is in rehab following neck fusion surgery. He is also having to re-learn walking and dealing with pain
Nancy Ray (wife of Jim Ray –in Hope, IN.) severe back pain due to deterioration.
Carl Franz (Laf) scheduled to go home on March 11, under Home Health Care, Prayers for wife Anita who will be assuming many of his care duties.
Ron McFarland – suffered massive stroke and still in guarded condition…
Barb Wesley – Recurrence of cancer has decided not to have treatment.
Tammy Higginbotham – brain seizures & severe headaches
Kayla – health issues
Kevin – serious health issues
Zadie Conklin–(Indy) suffering pain in her neck &; back and much dizziness
Ena – Barb Hudson’s neighbor with kidney failure
Eugene & Lulu Guzon–(GCI Mission Leader for SE Asia) Prayers as they oversee and lead the GCI churches in SE Asia, with all the diverse cultures, struggles,
Joseph Franklin Prayers for him, Georgette & GCI Haitian Church.
Greg & Susan Williams – Protection, safety, wisdom & encouragement
Prayers for the Body of Christ World Wide
Prayers for our Persecuted Christian Brothers & Sisters.
Prayers for Divine Appointments to touch others with Jesus’ life & love