GBF Family

Hello church family!

I hope you all are able to enjoy some of the blessings of summer time as it FLIES by. I know for us it seems that it’s been one thing right after another. We had our Navajo friends here for a couple of visits, a lot of prep work for the New Mexico Mission trip, WENT on the NM mission trip, then a basketball camp for Q-man, a great week of Mega-Sports camp here at GBF, and here we are today…shewww it goes by quick!

This Sunday, my family and I will be out of town for a family get away of our own. So, I wanted to let you all know that WE’LL MISS YOU. If you have been out of town some this summer, and/or we haven’t crossed paths lately, please don’t hesitate to keep us in the loop on your life and prayer needs. We would love to hear from you, roy@thegbf.com.

This Sunday you will be in good hands as Wayne Stiles will be here to bring the Word in my place. Please make every effort to be in attendance as I KNOW that you will be blessed by Wayne’s time with us. Wayne is a Godly man, rich in Biblical knowledge, as well as gifted in the area of speaking and writing. You can learn more about Wayne at http://waynestiles.blogspot.com/

One more thing, if you haven’t heard, Casey is pregnant with our fourth! PRAISE GOD!!! Please pray for Casey’s health and the health of our newest gift (Psalm 127:3) from God.

Y’all are in my prayers and on my heart. I’m thankful for the family that I have at Grace Bible Fellowship.

In Christ,

Pastor Roy

For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:11

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Colossians 1:15-20

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 07-04-2010

•OFFICE CLOSED: In honor of Independence Day, the office will be closed Monday, July 5th.



•EMAIL ADDRESS: If you know that you have changed your email address in the last 6 months please email the church secretary @ gbfsecretary@gmail.com. THANK YOU.

•MEGA SPORTS CAMP- A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers that helped out to make Mega Sports Camp great! It was an amazing week of fun while learning about our awesome God! And each of you played a HUGE role in making it a success!

•For those who loaned GBF items or sports related materials, you may pick your items up in the BIG KID room, located on the north hall (last room). Thank you for sharing these things with us this week!


•CAMP KIDJAM: Please be sure to see Mandy Turner today if you haven’t paid the remaining balance for your child/children. A mandatory meeting will held on July 11, 2010 for both leaders and campers. Leaders’ meeting will be at 5pm and the campers’ meeting will be at 6pm.

•WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: The start date is NOW July 8th, it will be every Thursday, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The Bible study over “The Covenants”. It will be held at Amy Crelia’s house (235 Green meadow). You may pick “The Covenants” book up at Lifeway.

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be July 20th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7-8pm.

•DESPARATE FOR JESUS: Will be held July 23rd-24th at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church if you are interested in attending go online and get your tickets at www.ocbfchurch.org, if unable onsite registration starts at 4:30pm July 23rd.

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

•Web site: www.thegbf.com or join us on Facebook! Search Grace Bible Fellowship –Gunter TX!!!

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 06-20-2010

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP: Please pray for the students serving on the mission trip. Pray that they would display God’s glory to the Navajo students, be unified as a group, and return home safely.

•YOUTH WANTED: To help with the Mega Sports Camp, the week of June 28th– July 2nd. 5-8:30pm. Please contact Mandy Turner @ 903.818.7722 or mandy@thegbf.com and let her know when you are available to help. If you can only work a day or two that’s great just let her know when you are available.

•MEGA SPORTS CAMP REGISTRATION AND VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed and wanted. A list of "types" of volunteers is on the children's table. **On June 28, from 4:30-5:45pm, all youth and adult volunteers will have an orientation-type meeting to prepare for the week's event! On that same night, we will have an OPEN YARD PARTY for our entire church and community from 6:00-8:00pm. Neighborhood children can register at this time. We will also have bounce houses, playground games, and treats for everyone! Mega Sports Camp will resume June 29th-July 2nd from 5:00-8:30pm!


•CAMP KIDJAM: All campers payments were due June 6th!!!! Please be sure to see Mandy Turner today if you haven’t paid the remaining balance for your child/children. A mandatory meeting will held on July 11, 2010 for both leaders and campers. Leaders’ meeting will be at 5pm and the campers’ meeting will be at 6pm.

•WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: The start date is NOW July 8th, it will be every Thursday, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The Bible study over “The Covenants”. It will be held at Casey Layman’s house (107 East Main).

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be July 20th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7-8pm.

•DESPARATE FOR JESUS: Will be held July 23rd-24th at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church if you are interested in attending go online and get your tickets at www.ocbfchurch.org, if unable onsite registration starts at 4:30pm July 23rd.

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 06-06-2010

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP: If you are interested in donating to this fund, please come prepared to give, as we will take up a special offering today! Thank you for all your support!!


•GBF FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHT: Pack your sunscreen and OFF because we are inviting everyone to come be a part of our 1st Annual Adventure Camp. It will be June 13, from 4-9pm in Anna, TX. You must sign up to go. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center and at the children’s table. More details on sign up sheets.

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be June 15th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7-8pm.

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP– The Satellite Students will travel to the Reservation in New Mexico on June 19-26. Contact Casey Layman for more info: clayman@shermanisd.net

•MEGA SPORTS CAMP: The Children's Ministry will be hosting a Sports Camp on June 28-July 2 from 5pm-8:30pm. Details will soon be posted!

•WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Due to many awesome things going on @ GBF. We have changed the date of the women’s Bible study. The start date is NOW July 8th, it will be every Thursday, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The Bible study over “The Covenants”. It will be held at Casey Layman’s house (107 East Main).


•DESPARATE FOR JESUS: Will be held July 23rd-24th at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church if you are interested in attending go online and get your tickets at www.ocbfchurch.org, if unable onsite registration starts at 4:30pm July 23rd.

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

Navajo Info...

What a great time last weekend with the folks from the Navajo reservation last weekend hu?

Many of you have been inquiring about when you can see them again and how you can help them further.

First, know that we will be taking up a special youth missions offering this Sunday at GBF that will go towards helping students GO to SERVE on an upcoming MISSION TRIP to the reservation. This is the ONLY fund raiser that the youth will do this year and is a BIG help to the over all student ministry to have assistance for the trip. Please seek the Lord and see if he would have you give.

Second, we’ll be collecting items to deliver to homes as care packages while we are on the trip in an effort to reach people with the Gospel and at the same time meet physical needs. Items that we need include: canned meats of all kinds, and toiletry items like toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, lotion, soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, baby wipes and band aids. You can bring these items to church (GBF) with you and leave them on a table located in the greeting area under the SERVE banner, or drop them off at the church office (M-Thrs 9am-2pm).

Third, we’ll be looking for prayer partners for those going on the NM youth mission trip. These are people who commit to daily prayer for a student and/or leader and writing an encouragement card to give them when they return. We will give you a bracelet to remind you to pray for your student and/or leader each day.

If you need more info on any of these ways to help please contact THE Lara Martin @
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Finally, you should know that Wesley and the Navajo group will be coming back to our area next week. They will be staying with us, in the host homes they did last weekend and will be speaking and sharing at FBC Howe at 6:30 on Wednesday June 9^th. I have spoken with the pastor at FBC HOWE and he has assured me that EVERYONE is welcome. So if you’d like, make plans to hear from the Navajos again at FBC Howe, (100 E. Davis Howe, TX 75459).

Love y’all. Have a great rest of the week!

Roy

GBF Family Adventure Night

Come join us for a special evening full of adventure at Collin County Adventure Camp!
All are invited to join us! On June 13th, we will meet at 3:15pm at the GBF parking lot and will head over to Anna, TX where Collin County Adventure Camp is located. Our evening events will run from 4pm-9pm.

Upon arrival, we will then participate, as one large group, in an activity together. Following the activity, we will meet together for dinner time in the kitchen hall. After eating and fellowshipping together, families will be free to go to activities of their own choice for the next two hours.
Activities to choose from include:
Archery/ BB’s
Educational Hall
Swimming
Canoeing
Climbing Wall
Fishing
Games
Hiking
Frisbee Golf
**For our older persons- An air conditioned, educational building will be open where you may mingle and play games if the weather is too hot for you:-)

Our night will end near sunset time as we will all gather near the lake for a time of worship and devotional time!


COST:
The kitchen will open and feed individuals for a very small fee, but we need at least 25people minimal to sign up for CCAdventure Camp to open their kitchen. However, you may opt to choose to bring your own sacked dinners and coolers.

$10 per person-meals included
$5 per person-bring your own sacked meal
Children 5years and younger are free!

If your family is larger and you need financial assistance, please contact Mandy Turner asap...as she may be able to help you with a plan!

Sign up sheets are at the Children's Table and the Welcome Center...or you may email Mandy at mandy@thegbf.com.

It's gonna be a great time!!!! Hope to see everyone's name on the sign up sheet!

Mandy Turner
903-818-7722
mandy@thegbf.com

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 05-30-2010

•BRUNCH AND THE NAVAJO’S: Is TODAY after worship service. Be sure and stay for great fellowship with family and friends.

•GATHER: Wednesday, June 2, Mandy will be sending email out soon with details.

•YOUTH: Whirley Ball this Wednesday, 6-8:30pm

•GBF FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHT: Pack your sunscreen and OFF because we are inviting everyone to come be a part of our 1st Annual Adventure Camp. It will be June 13, from 4-9pm in Anna, TX. You must sign up to go. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center and at the children’s table. More details on sign up sheets.

•DESPERATE FOR JESUS: Will be held July 23rd-24th at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church if you are interested in attending go online and get your tickets at www.ocbfchurch.org, if unable onsite registration starts at 4:30pm July 23rd.


•YOUTH MISSION TRIP: If you are interested in donating to this fund, please come prepared to give on June 6th, as we will take up a special offering at that time!

•WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Due to many awesome things going on @ GBF. We have changed the date of the women’s Bible study. The start date is NOW July 8th, it will be every Thursday, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The Bible study over “The Covenants”. It will be held at Casey Layman’s house (107 East Main).

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be June 15th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7-8pm.

•MEGA SPORTS CAMP: The Children's Ministry will be hosting a Sports Camp on June 28-July 2 from 5pm-8:30pm. Details will soon be posted!

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP– The Satellite Students will travel to the Reservation in New Mexico on June 19-26. Contact Casey Layman for more info: clayman@shermanisd.net

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

•Web site: www.thegbf.com or join us on Facebook! Search Grace Bible Fellowship –Gunter TX!!!

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 05-16-2010

•Camp KIDJAM- If you have not paid your May payments please be sure to see Mandy Turner today. **Tracks selections, T-shirt sizes, and birthdates need to be specified to Mandy, as well.

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be on May 18th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7pm-8pm.

•SENIOR SUNDAY: GBF will recognize the graduating 2010 senior students on May 23rd.

•BAPTISM/COMMUNION: Please sign up at the Welcome Center (Kiosk) for baptism it is scheduled for May 30th.

•MAY 29-30: We will be joined by several of our friends from the Navajo reservation: Pastor Wesley Castillo, his family and several congregates from Pine Hill Church in New Mexico will be HERE to worship with US! More details to come…

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP: If you are interested in donating to this fund, please come prepared to give on June 6th, as we will take up a special offering at that time!

•WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: The women’s ministry will be hosting a Bible study over “The Covenants”. The initial meeting will be Tuesday June 8th. The following meeting will be Thursday, June 17th, it will be every Thursday, from 6:30-8:30pm. The study will be held at Casey Layman’s house (107 East Main). This study will last for 8 weeks. For more information regarding this study, please contact Tinna Hood @ 903.815.4055.

•CHILDREN’S MINISTRY MEETING: June 19th, 6:30-7:45pm @ the GBF sanctuary! Kids welcome to play outside.

•Mega Sports Camp: The Children's Ministry will be hosting a Sports Camp on June 28-July 2 from 5pm-8:30pm. Details will soon be posted!

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP– The Satellite Students will travel to the Reservation in New Mexico on June 19-26. Contact Casey Layman for more info: clayman@shermanisd.net

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

Announcements and Activities, Sunday 05-09-2010

•Mega Sports Camp: The Children's Ministry will be hosting a Sports Camp on June 28-July 2 from 5pm-8:30pm. Details will soon be posted!

•Camp KIDJAM- If you have not paid your May payments please be sure to see Mandy Turner today. **Tracks selections, T-shirt sizes, and birthdates need to be specified to Mandy, as well.

•TeamKID and IMPACT: TeamKID and IMPACT concluded their program for the 2009-2010 year on Wednesday. TeamKID and IMPACT will resume in the Fall of 2010.

•MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: The next study will be on May 18th @ 107 East Main (Roy’s house) from 7pm-8pm.

•GBF 101/BAPTISM/COMMUNION: Please sign up at the Welcome Center (Kiosk) as our next class and baptism is scheduled for May 30th.

•MAY 29-30: We will be joined by several of our friends from the Navajo reservation: Pastor Wesley Castillo, his family and several congregates from Pine Hill Church in New Mexico will be HERE to worship with US! More details to come...

•YOUTH MISSION TRIP– The Satellite Students will travel to the Reservation in New Mexico on June 19-26. Contact Casey Layman for more info: clayman@shermanisd.net

•PRAYER FOR STUDENT MINISTER: Please pray for God’s leading towards filling our open student minister position and for our great group of volunteer leaders in the interim.

•LIFELINE GROUP LEADERS NEEDED: Are you a member of GBF who is not a perfect person but a REAL person, not a Bible expert but someone who LOVES God's people? Interested in leading a small group that meets in a home for the purpose of authentic community and spiritual growth? We want to hear from YOU!!! Contact Roy for more info: roy@thegbf.com Lifeline Groups: Love one another... -Jesus (John 13:34)

Hello...

Hello all,

What a beautiful day outside right?...And the rainbows earlier this week, amazing! I know it’s a busy world, but for us that live out here “in the country” we have a great view going to and from work or school or wherever your daily routine takes you. So let’s slow down and be in AWE of the beauty that God placed around us!

I hope you all are getting as much out of the series on 1 Corinthians as I am. God just continues to reveal himself through His Word in the letter that Paul wrote to the Corinthians. The more I read the more I realize how relevant this letter is to our world today. If you would like to read ahead, read through the end of chapter 3 to get a good context of where we are.

This week is mother’s day. So kids and dads: don’t blow it! :) Make mom feel special, BECAUSE SHE IS, and we’ll do some things to help with that on Sunday as well.

Also be aware that at the end of this month, Sunday, May 30. We will have visitors from the Navajo reservation coming HERE! Pastor Wesley Castillo of Pine Hill Church in New Mexico will be preaching that Sunday. It will be a blessing to see and hear how God is working on the Navajo reservation as well as a culturally enlightening experience for many of us.

That Sunday, May 30th, we’ll have communion and then a community brunch afterward. It will be a great time of fellowship, not only for us but for the Navajo people as well! We are REALLY looking forward to it.

Please be in prayer as the 30th gets closer. Pray for the safe travel of our New Mexico friends and for us as we prepare for their arrival, that we could make this visit a beautiful example of the Christian brothers and sisters coming together in the name of Jesus.

I love y’all and look forward to seeing you Sunday if not before. Please feel free to email things that I can pray for you or just let me in on life in general. Email roy@thegbf.com.

Have a great rest of the week in the Lord,

The Layman called pastor :)