Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28) We continue our look at the Fourth Commandment by focusing today on the priority of rest. An interesting phrase entered into American culture in the 1990s that summarizes our life: 24-7. From grocery stores to local … Continue reading America: 24-7
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Holy Sabbath Becomes Son Day!
Yesterday we learned of the Jewish roots to the Sabbath. Ask three believers what the Sabbath means to them today, however, and you will likely get three different answers. Pastor and author Stewart Briscoe describes in his book The Ten Commandments his childhood memories of the Sabbath: "We went to Sunday morning church, Sunday afternoon … Continue reading Holy Sabbath Becomes Son Day!
The Sabbath: It’s Jewish!
Mention the word “Sabbath” in most churches today and those who know their Bible well will often reply, “Oh, that’s not for us…It’s Jewish!” And so it is. The word Sabbath literally means cessation from Labor. Israel had served the pharaohs of Egypt as slaves for more than 400 years. Day after day they made … Continue reading The Sabbath: It’s Jewish!
Remember the Sabbath
In 1981, the film Chariots of Fire captured the Oscar for Best Picture. The movie tells the story the Eric Liddell, who ran for Great Britain in the 1924 Olympics. Liddell trained hard for the 100 meter race, and was Britain’s record holder for that event, but when he arrived in Paris to run in … Continue reading Remember the Sabbath
Celebration Offering Letter
April 2, 2001 Dear Church Family, As you read this letter, let your heart be drawn to the final chapters of 1 Chronicles. It's a time of transition in Israel as the nation says good-bye to their beloved King David and prepared to welcome a new king--David's son Solomon. At the heart of these chapters … Continue reading Celebration Offering Letter
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
GRACE CHURCH 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting March 4–April 12, 2001 “They all joined together constantly in prayer.” Acts 1:14 “With prayer and fasting committed them to the Lord, in whomthey had put their trust.” Acts 14:23 Pray that as a congregation we would humble ourselves before God and confess our sins to Him … Continue reading 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting
April 2000 Giving Letter
April 12, 2000 Dear Church Family, We are entering the most exciting month of the year for me as we approach Palm Sunday and Easter. Many of us enjoy the Christmas season, but it is the victory that was won on Calvary’s cross that gives us eternal hope. The purpose of this letter is two-fold: … Continue reading April 2000 Giving Letter
Baby Dedication Letter (1998)
Dear Parents, Children are indeed a gift from God, and I am so excited about your decision to honor God by dedicating your child May 3rd. We have designed the service with a couple of goals in mind. Primarily, we seek to honor our heavenly Father, the giver of life. If you struggled in the … Continue reading Baby Dedication Letter (1998)
Policies Regarding the Benevolence Fund of the Church (1998)
Grace Church Policies Regarding the Benevolence Fund Benevolence Fund Administrator. The Elder body designates the Church Business Administrator as administrator of all benevolence funds. Requests for disbursements from the fund must be submitted (in writing) to him for his prior approval. Any cash disbursements greater than $75 must be approved by the Elders or their … Continue reading Policies Regarding the Benevolence Fund of the Church (1998)
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