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COMMUNITY

Kirah Elliott, daughter of David and Pam Elliott, passed away on November 29.Hunter O’Neale Humston was born on November 26 to Joe and Elizabeth Humston, grandson to Don and Connie Humston and Chuck and Betsy Gordon.

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GRACE KIDSNursery - 4 years9:15am & 11:00am

K- 4th Grade9:15am, 11:00am & 12:30pm

GRACE 5th & 6th 9:15am Upstairs Auditorium

Community Groups: meet in homes around the Tri-Cities

Care Groups:8-11 week topical studies

Adult Bible Fellowship:Sundays at 10:45am in Room 402

Starting Point: 10-week group where you can explore the Christian faith and experience community

Singles Community Fellowship: Sundays at 10:45am in Room 401B

Women’s Groups:gfcnow.com/women

Men’s Groups:gfcnow.com/men

GRACE MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

7th-8th Graders 11:00amUpstairs Auditorum

GRACE HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

9th-12th Graders 11:00amEast Auditorium

FAMILY LIFE

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

GROUPS ! GRACEgfcnow.com/groups

We’re all about joining God in building a community to reach a community. Below are some ways we do church together.

Explore for yourself how today’s sermon relates to your life and !nd out what’s coming up next at gfcnow.com/sermonguide.

Philippians 1:18b-26

Please silence all cell phones and pagers. !ank you!

Need a place to take more notes? Pick up a life application journal in the Resource Center for a $3 donation.

Commissioning PrayerPrayer for the El Salvador Team is next Sunday, December 15 at10:30am in the right front of the West Auditorium.

Giving Depot Next SaturdayDecember 14th is our Christmas outreach partnering with Rise Up! Pray for the volunteers as they share the joy of giving and for the children served to open their hearts to God’s love.

Tom Oyler 12.08.13Living on the Ragged Edge

CHAIN REACTION

WELCOME GUESTS

O!ering boxes are located near the entrances to the auditorium. You may also use postage-paid envelopes located next to the o!ering boxes or in seat backs to mail your gi". To give online at any time and check up-to-date GFC #nancial information, go to gfcnow.com/give.

To #nd out why we don’t pass an o!ering plate, see our “Where’s $e Plate” card located in the seat backs.

We’re glad you are here today. Wherever you have come from, you are surrounded by people just like you. We hope you sense God’s presence, hear His Word, and experience His love. Please #ll out the CONNECTION CARD located in the seat backs. We’d love to provide you with any information you may need. You may turn in your Connection Card at Information Central in the lobby or drop in an o!ering box.

$e best way to learn more about GFC is to visit us online at gfcnow.com.

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NEXT STEPS

OTHER INFORMATIONWireless Internet: To use our wireless internet, select “GFC-Guest” on your device and a pop-up will appear with terms and conditions. Hit “accept,” if you agree, and you will be connected.

Sermons: CDs of today’s sermon are available at the Resource Center following the service. Sermons are posted online by Monday evening: gfcnow.com/sermons.

Moms: A room for nursing mothers is available just inside the north doors of the West Auditorium.

Candles: Colored candles may be lit before, a"er or during the time of worship. Blue represents a need for which we see the Holy Spirit’s strength. Amber expresses gratitude for an evident work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Red is for someone we desire to come to faith in Christ, or has recently done so. Rejoice in the visual of God’s work in our lives!

Please silence all cell phones and pagers. !ank you!

HAPPENINGS

What: Gi"s of new winter socks and new or lightly used scarves, hats and gloves will help under-resourced people in our city stay warm this season. Items can be for adults or children.Where: Drop gi"s o! in the donation bins located at the entrances.

What: Honor your loved ones this Christmas by making an “in memory of ” contribution in any amount. An ornament and card with your loved one’s name will be placed on a tree in the lobby.How: Pick up an envelope at Info Central and return today.

We will be sharing together in remembering the Lord through communion during our services next weekend. Spend time this week preparing your heart for this very signi#cant experience.

Communion Next Week - Prepare Your Heart

December Monthly Give

Christmas Memorials

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MORE OPPORTUNITIES

SERVING OPPORTUNITIESCome Join Our 3rd graders!

What: Be a part of the lives of this next generation of Christ followers as they discover their faith.Contact: Malia Grant, mgrant@gfcnow.com

Life Application JournalsWhat: Do you have trouble remembering for whom you want and need to pray? Do you need a place to take notes? Pick up a Life Application Journal for a $3 donation. Where: Resource Center

Elevate Tacky Sweater Skate PartyWhat: An end of the year celebration for 7th and 8th graders. $ere will be skating, food, prizes and lots of fun!When: Sunday, December 15, 5:00-7:00pmWhere: Johnson City Family Skate CenterCost: $5Contact: Hannah Martino, hmartino@gfcnow.com

Planning Joy Prom 2014What: Joy Prom is GFC’s annual spring event for individuals with special needs and their families. Volunteers are needed to contribute time and talent towards planning and implementing Joy Prom 2014.Contact: Jennifer Daniel, jdaniel@gfcnow.com

M2OWhat: A ministry to moms at GFC who are at home with children ages 0-5. Childcare provided.When: $ursday, December 12, 9:15amWhere: Room 402Contact: Heather Yates, hyates@gfcnow.comRegister: gfcnow.com/m2o

Roots and Boots Holiday Cheer ReceptionWhat: Calling all veterans, active duty military and their families to drop by for a time of prayer, encouragement and fellowship.When: Sunday, December 15, 9:45-11:00amWhere: Room 401AContact: Sarah McNany, sarahmcnany62@gmail.com

Grace Women PLAYWhat: An opportunity for women to “practice play” and get refreshed in body and soul in a friendly environment with other women!When: Tuesdays at 6:30pmWhere: Room 401Contact: Heather Yates, hyates@gfcnow.com

Introducing Grace: Every 5 or 6 weeks, we host a newcomers’ breakfast where you can learn more about our church.gfcnow.com/introducing-grace

Newcomers’ Meet and Greet: Meet some of the pastoral sta! following the service at the front le" corner of the auditorium.

Follow Us: Connect and converse with GFC and speci#c ministry areas through blogs, Facebook, Twitter, an online prayer wall, Sunday morning song set lists with links, and a sermon video archive: gfcnow.com/follow.

What: Re%ect on the signi#cance of Jesus’ birth at one of our three candlelight services. Special children’s programming provided for birth through preschool. When: December 24, 11:00am, 4:00pm, 5:30pmWhere: West Auditorium

Christmas Eve Services

On Communion Sunday we encourage special gi!s to our benevolence fund.