The Countdown is On

I can remember as a child thinking that time just crept by and now I cannot seem to find enough time in the day, week, month or year! God has truly blessed us the past couple of weeks with great services and just a great, all-around atmosphere. I cannot express to you how excited and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve alongside each of you and join you in this process.

Tonight I had the opportunity to participate in Zander Turner's baptism and I must say that it was truly a great time of celebration. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your lives and may God give each of us an opportunity this week to share His love with others.

Bruce

S.M.A.K. is Almost Here

We are in the process of getting things in place for SMAK (Summer Music Activities for Kids) on August 4-8th, 8:30-3pm. If you have kids who have finished K-6th grade they are welcome to participate in this fun-filled week. The cost is $25 and will include a t-shirt, lunch, 3 field trips, arts and crafts, games and a really great time! The week will culminate with a top-notch performance of the drama and musical the kids learn during the week. You'll be astounded by the awesome talent!

In planning for the week...we need some volunteers to help in the following areas:

-Recreation (would need to be present from 8:30-noon)
-Crafts (would need to be present from 8:30-noon)
-Bible Games and Activities( would need to be present from 8:30-noon)
-Floaters (help serve lunch or fill in if we need you to assist with a class)
-Drivers- don't have to be at SMAK until 12:30pm Tuesday-Thursday and then help drive kids to field trips. Will be obligated to stay at the field trip to bring kids back to the church for pickup at 3pm.
Email me if you can help! gina@thegbf.com

Can't help during the week, but would like to do something to help with SMAK? We are also looking for people to help provide food for lunch....email me if you can help and I will let you know what we need! Also, if you would like to provide a scholarship for a SMAK participant, you can designate it on your offering envelope. The cost is $25 per child with a $60 max per family. Lastly, and most importantly, be in prayer as the plan of salvation is presented on Thursday, August 7th.

Thanks for your help in making this a great week for the GBF kids and the kids of our community! We already have kids registered! It's going to be a great week!

It's Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas!

Okay, maybe not the weather but the excitement! I am so excited about the move into the school and get a little more anxious each day as we are one day closer. A lot of work is about to begin and what timing as we get ready on Sunday to launch a new series on the Church in Acts 2. We at GBF have truly been blessed by God in so many ways and once again, I find myself with the excitement of a child on Christmas morning. We are about to be calling upon many of you, who have shared your interest, to come and be a part of getting the building ready and I cannot wait to watch and work together as we prepare for Godto do yet another work in our midst and I am so thankful and humbled to even be able to be a part of this part of the journey with each of you...

Bruce

Acts 2

First of all, I want to publicly say that Roy did an outstanding job with his teaching us on the "three-legged stool" and I truly appreciate his heart when he shares from God's Word with us. As we get set to kick off a new series this week from Acts 2, I would like to encourage each of you to be reading through this chapter and pray that God would use the next few weeks to truly make GBF an Acts 2 church. Please remember Lincoln Harris in your prayers today as he was admitted to the hospital overnight with a severe case of tonsilitis and strep. I know that he would greatly appreicate your thought and prayers today.

Bruce

Disconnected

While attending camp this past week for a couple of days with the youth of GBF I found myself feeling a little awkward. The reason being there was no internet access in our dorms and therefore there was no way ot update the blog or to reply to e-mails I had received. The thought struck me driving home, how many times do we allow ourselves to become disconnected from the power of God. I am talking about the times when we deliberately choose to not keep an open line of communication with Him. God desires that we always keep that line open and it is our job to make sure that we uphod our end of the deal. Just thinking out loud...

Bruce

Off to Camp

As I get ready to depart to camp for a day and a half, my mind goes back to when I was a teenager and I can still remember the first camp I ever attended and the impact it had, on my then, new Christian life. The love of Christ has brought me so far since those days and I just simply ask you to take a moment and remember our kids who are at camp this week and pray that God would speak to their hearts and impact their lives.

Bruce

Recent Baptism Pictures

If you did not have the opportunity to come out to the baptisms which took place in Hidden Lakes, then take a look at the pictures. We had a great time.

My First Blog

Okay, I know that I am a little bit behind the eight ball on getting this thing started but I am actually very excited about all of the happenings that are taking place at GBF. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to think about the potential that I feel we have going into the new facilities and being placed strategically by God's own hand right in the heart of Gunter. I will do my absolute best to keep this page up-to-date with current events and happenings as well as share thoughts from a personal standpoint from the heart of your pastor and friend. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and helping us to make GBF all that we fully believe she can be!

Bruce

New Church Blog

Welcome to the new church blog. A blog is a simple way to communicate with our members and visitors. This is the place to stay updated on church events, news, and ministry updates.

Our goal is to share our hearts, experiences, ideas, reflections, and vision for Grace Bible Fellowship via this online tool.

Please subscribe in the nav for a Feedburner update with your email address. The blog will email you when there is a new post, so you can stay on top of GBF happenings. God bless!