Potluck

This past Sunday, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving potluck together. About 75 of us stayed for the potluck, and we had plates overflowing with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie.  You all came together to provide plenty of food. Cori and her team had a well-organized event. Thank you so much.

Pioneer Ridge - Update provided by Kim Tempelman
On October 4th, we had about 15-20 residents come out to the service at Pioneer Ridge. Mark shared the story of Ruth, and Shelly played piano. It was precious to hear the residents' sweet elderly voices raised in worship to the Lord! It seems the residents like to come and we hope to continue! 

Our next planned Hymn Sing and Service is November 15th.

October 25th will be our first family Sunday. On family Sundays, we all gather, toddlers to elders, for our entire service.

There will be no care downstairs for the kids on Family Sunday. (Exception: Nursery still will be staffed and open)

On these Sundays, we will have a special element in the service designed for the kids. We will aim to keep the service to 60 minutes, and we'll have other activities for the kids throughout the morning. 

Additionally, on October 25th, Isaac and Ashley will be dedicating Miriam to the Lord, we'll be hearing testimonies and having the opportunity to celebrate with Mobin and Nilo as they are baptized. 

Join us for prayer and praise at Grace Place. 

Do you remember all the Christmas gifts that we bought last year for inmates? 

A pilot’s checklist does not guarantee that he is able to fly the airplane, but rather it assists him in being careful to avoid missing something that is crucial to a safe flight. In the same way, the five SSSSSteps that we will consider on Sunday morning are not a formula, guaranteeing that we will hear from God, rather they are foundational steps that help us to avoid missing something that will in turn hinder our ability to hear from God. 

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,  2  turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Prov 2:1-6)

Blessings,
Gene

Alissa and I will be missing you this weekend as we are away to see family in New Brunswick. I'm praying that you have an excellent day this coming Sunday, as together you finish up our last sermon on hearing God. 

Would you like to take a part in Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry? 

Sanna has put together instructions on how to become involved.