UPDATE FROM PASTOR EDDIE - Friday, January 31, 2014
Published: Fri, 01/31/14
Grace House Update from Pastor Eddie
THIS SUNDAY MORNING
Hey Grace House Family,
We are experiencing an awesome presence of the Lord in our midst these past few weeks and I truly feel a surge of
greater things soon to arrive. It is not the time to slack, let off, or give up. It is the time to advance. I encourage each of us to spend more time praying in the Spirit, soaking in God's presence, and feeding on God's Word. Choose to love radically, give generously, and obey immediately. Barry Pierce also shared some powerful prophetic words for Grace House and our region this past Wednesday night. So let's believe that this is a year of the double portion, and year of aligning with God's
purposes and pressing into all He has.
What would happen if each of us were to simply...?
-Contact someone we have missed recently. -Invite someone to attend service with us. -Pray more specifically for
revival and restoration. -Choose to be positive and faith filled in our perspective.
-Expect God to do what He says He will do when we meet together.
Let's move forward together with a greater level of expectancy and trust our God who
can do what no man can do to have His way in our midst.
THIS SUNDAY MORNING....
I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY is the book that chronicles the journey of Jim and Anne Bevis' life and ministry. We are in a for a wonderful enriching time together this Sunday morning. You will be amazed at the stories,
testimonies and life lessons that you will hear. I am excited and looking forward to interviewing Jim and Anne. From standing in the Concentration Camp at Dauchau to the Taja Mahal in India to Africa and beyond this couple has traveled. Did you know Jim has smuggled Bibles into China and ministered in Siberia? Among many other adventures, he has received death threats as a minister, almost drowned in the China sea, and thrown off a train at the Hungarian border. As a minister, he shares about
two periods of burnout and the trials that ensued as a result. .And on a more humorous note, Jim has been "French Fried" in Clearwater Beach, shot by a pork chop (you read that right), and somehow ended up with garlic bread for communion on one occasion. Did you know Anne once sang on the Ed Sullivan show and Jim was put on "trial" in college for his beliefs? These are just a few of the highlights of their story.
After the service you will have the opportunity to obtain a copy of Jim's new book and have them sign it for you.
I know that this special service will be a time of great encouragement to all who come and you will leave with a deeper appreciation for Jim and Anne and others who have served as forerunners in the Kingdom. Please plan to come and be in prayer for this
service.
Welcome to Joey and Valerie Trieb!
We were very happy to announce that Joey and Valerie Trieb who have just completed two years of training at the RAMP School of Ministry will be moving to Florence to serve as Ministers to our students at Grace House. They are a passionate, loving, and committed young couple whom we are delighted to welcome on board. They will serve in a part-time position and are seeking jobs and a place to live here in the Florence
area. When these things are in place, they will relocate from Hamilton to here. I am excited for all of you to get to meet and know them. We are grateful the Father has worked this all out for us. Please pray for a smooth transition for them and for the Lord's leadership as we launch into this new area of ministry.
Our New Wednesday Night Format Start Time is 6:30 p.m.
Our Adults Enjoy a Spirit-Life Service Each Wednesday Night.
This Wednesday night in our Spirit-Life service we will have an interactive time of testimonies and faith building interchanges with the goal of stirring up and increasing our level of faith to
believe God for the impossible. Please come ready, expecting, and praying.
~ Spirit-Life Service for Adults
~ Couples in Christ Life Group
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Student Ministry for 8th -12th Graders
~ Rooted (Student Ministry for 5th -7th Graders)
~ Children's Ministry for 1st - 4th Graders
~ Nursery and Preschool - K
Ministry
Weird Animals - Where God's Love is One of a Kind
New Wednesday Children's Program
Beginning Weds., January
8th
THANKS JESUS FOR A WONDERFUL NIGHT OF HEALING!
We were so honored to have about 150 people from several different churches in the area to join us for our first monthly Night of Healing. Even more, we were honored for the presence of the Lord in our midst to heal. There are so many wonderful testimonies of people who were touched by God's healing power. The atmosphere was thick with God's love and presence and we all witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit at work. I
look forward to sharing with you some of the amazing things that God accomplished in people's lives. More Lord!
A NEW SERIES
SUNDAY - FEB. 9, 16, AND 23
Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice," So there you have it. Jesus clearly taught that his followers have the ability to hear his voice. How does God speak to us? I am excited to teach on hearing God's voice. We will learn together several different ways God speaks to us. Topics like the Bible, the Spirit, spiritual gifts, dreams and visions and more will be a part of what we explore
God's together in this important and life-changing subject. Knowing what God has already spoken and the ways He continues to speak is instrumental to our growth in Christ and being able to discern God's will and direction for us in times of decision. You will hear powerful stories of how a word from God changed the entire direction of one man's life and his entire family, how a dream rescued someone from certain death, how a prompting of the Holy Spirit enabled a woman to receive a miracle she
had prayed for over 40 years, and many other such testimonies. This is the series that will help you to be better equipped to hear the voice of God. Please make preparations to be with us during this fascinating study.
Upcoming Women of Grace Winter Retreat
Our Women of Grace Ministry will be hosting an event at Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge on March 7 -8th. Mikki will be sharing more details soon. So go ahead and mark your calendars for this Friday night and Saturday event.
This is a great time to get connected....
We are so grateful for the togetherness that our life groups are enjoying.
Our Life Groups Ministry is touching lives. I rejoice to hear about how our groups are praying for one another, ministering the Word to one another, going places together, building deep relationships. This is an important part of the family life of belonging to a local congregation.
If you have questions about
being in a group or leading a group, just get with Hillard and Charlotte Matthews who lead our Life Groups ministry.
You are now able to view all the options on our new Life Groups website at LIFEGROUPS.INFO Please check it out!
Thank you for supporting the ministries of Grace House
Thanks for your gifts and thanks to Sandra Harper and those who assist her in the wonderful job they do with our financial record keeping. These will be available in the commons area as soon as they are available.
Share Your Story with Us!
We invite you to share with us any testimonies or stories of how God is working in your life. These will be used in different ways such as posting them here in my weekly update or sharing them in a Sunday service, Please state as briefly as you can but with enough information to help people understand just what the Lord has done for you. Send your story or testimony to Mikki and me at a new email address we have created just for these testimonies which is
connect@gracehouse.info . We will be blessed and others will too! Be sure to include your name.
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