January 30th Announcements

• The flowers in the sanctuary today were given by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baggett.
• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University begins tonight at 5:00 in the Senior Adults SS room! Childcare will be provided during class.  Contact Chris Bass if you have any questions.
• The Experiencing God Class will begin Sunday, February 6th at 5:30pm. Please see Mr. Bret Bush if you have any questions.
• The Thomas County Baptist Association Senior Adult Valentine Luncheon is February 3rd at Merrillville Baptist Church from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This will be a covered dish luncheon, so bring your favorite dish.
• Radical Youth Bible Study will continue tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• The Youth Valentine Banquet is February 12th at the Hughes home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.

Reminders

• There will be a Worship Committee meeting on Tuesday night, February 1st, at 6:30 pm at the home of Karen Coffee.
• There will be a Deacon meeting next Sunday, February 6th at 7:30am.
• Conference will be held February 9th at 7:15pm.

A Special Thank You

I want to thank my friends here for sharing with us over my mama’s home going. Thank you so much for all the visits, phone calls, food, and cards that were given to us. We really appreciate it, and we will never forget it. It was a shock to get the call, but I know mama is at home and being cared for better than ever. We will see her again. Thank you for being there for us.

We love you!

Charles Willingham and Family

• The flowers in the sanctuary today were given by Paul and Raye Strickland in celebration of their 21st anniversary.
• You can preview Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University tonight at 5:30 in the Senior Adults SS room! Classes will begin on the 30th from 5-7pm. Childcare will be provided during class.  Contact Chris Bass if you have any questions.
• Prayer and Prayer Walking Conference will be January 28th-29th. The conference will be led by Randy Sprinkle.
• The Experiencing God Class will begin Sunday, February 6th at 5:30pm. Please see Mr. Bret Bush if you have any questions.
• Radical Youth Bible Study will continue tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting today, at 4pm.
• Men’s Fellowship will be Thursday, January 27th!

9 Benefits of Failing– by David Horner in A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry

• Failure destroys all false notions of self-sufficiency, self-reliance and self righteousness.
• Failure alerts us to weaknesses that need strengthening.
• Failure demonstrates our need for growth and deeper roots of faith.
• Failure builds endurance and ability to stand firm.
• Failure promotes humility and persistence in prayer.
• Failure develops a genuine appreciation for grace.
• Failure reinforces the value of character over reputation.
• Failure opens our eyes and hearts to empathize with others who have failed
• Failure communicates our humanity, opening the door for more intimate ministry

• The flowers in the sanctuary this week were given by  Mark and Sarah Black in honor of Mark Black Sr.
• The Senior Adults will be going to Lighthouse Children’s Home January 21st to hear Carroll Roberson. They will meet here at the church at 6pm. $5 donations will be accepted at the door.
• You can preview Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University tonight and the 23rd at 5:30in the Senior Adults SS room! Classes will begin on the 30th from 5-7pm. Childcare will be provided during class.  Contact Chris Bass if you have any questions.
• D-NOW will be January 21st-23rd
• Radical Youth Bible Study will continue tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• D-NOW is coming January 21st-23rd! The Youth Committee is accepting donations of snacks and/or money to provide for D-NOW weekend. There will be a box in the Fellowship Hall for snacks. Please give monetary donations to Ricky Duncan– chairman of the Youth Committee.
• Youth Committee and D-NOW Volunteer Meeting will be today, January 16th at 4pm.
• Men’s Fellowship will be Thursday, January 27th!
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting next Sunday, January 23rd at 4pm.

January 9th Announcements

• The flowers in the sanctuary today were given by  Pastor Don and Shirley Prevatt in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.
• AWANA will kick off TONIGHT from 5:30 to 7pm!!
• The Senior Adults will be going to Lighthouse Children’s Home January 21st to hear Carroll Roberson. They will meet here at the church at 6pm. $5 donations will be accepted at the door.
• Radical Youth Bible Study will begin tonight, 6pm at the Hughes Home.
• We are looking for parents who are willing to become a support team for the Children’s Program and serve only one month a quarter. If interested please make a note on your connection card and place it in the offering plate.
• D-NOW is coming January 21st-23rd! The Youth Committee is accepting donations of snacks and/or money to provide for D-NOW weekend. There will be a box in the Fellowship Hall for snacks. Please give monetary donations to Ricky Duncan– chairman of the Youth Committee.
• Conference will be held this Wednesday, January 12th at 7:15pm.
• Youth Committee Meeting will be Sunday, January 16th at 4pm.
• There will be a Planning Committee meeting Sunday, January 23rd at 4pm.
• All Ladies are invited!   Thursday, January 20th at 6:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of GCBC.  Please remember to bring the small packets of gum.

BOTTLED WATER MISSION PROJECT:

• The Women’s Ministry would like to invite ALL GCBC Church Congregation to get involved with this mission project!
• We are collecting bottled water to deliver to the American Red Cross.  American Red Cross distributes bottled water to local fire fighters and medical service workers when the need arises.
• PLEASE JOIN WITH US AND BRING WHAT YOU CAN IN PROVIDING FOR THIS MISSION PROJECT!  What a way to be involved in a community outreach project!
• A table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall for the water to be placed on.  Please bring the bottled water between now and Sunday February 12th.   A GCBC label of Encouragement Scripture will be placed on each bottle by the Ladies at the February 17th Women’s Ministry Meeting.