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January 8, 2017 1607 Troup Hwy Tyler, TX 75701 www.gabc.org 903-525-1100 Pastor David D-Notes DOING CHURCH AS A TEAM “Finding My Place on God’s Team” Romans 12:6-8 DOING CHURCH AS A TEAM is our theme this month. I’m excited about challenging EVERY person who attends Green Acres to get involved in some area of service this month. Many of you are already “on the team” and “in the game.” ere are others of you who are still “in the stands” who need to say, “Put me in, Coach!” BUD WILKINSON, the legendary Coach at Oklahoma, once said, “Football is a game where you have 22 men on the field desperately in need of rest in front of 60,000 people in the stands desperately in need of exercise!” at is true of many churches. We have a “faithful few” who are working away, while others are simply attending and watching what goes on. Starting this Sunday, we’re going to ask you to register where you are currently serving at Green Acres. If you aren’t yet serving, we’d like to know some areas of ministry that might interest you. NEXT SUNDAY IS “TEAM SUNDAY.” We’re asking you to wear your jersey or shirt for your favorite high school, college, or professional team. You may be a Cowboys fan, an Aggie, or a Razorback, so show your team spirit next Sunday by showing your colors! LATER THIS MONTH: Our Elder Care Conference will be held on January 21. is conference will give you great information about aging issues we all will face for ourselves, or with a loved one. Our 2017 Valentine Banquet is February 10. Mark Lowry, award-winning comedian, singer, and composer (“Mary Did You Know?”) is the guest speaker. Tickets to both these events are limited, so go to our website for more information. CALLING ALL LADIES AND GIRLS! We’re hosting a conference on February 25 called, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” featuring Duck Dynasty’s Korie and Sadie Robertson. is is for all women and girls ages 3rd grade and up. Mark your calendars, and remember to invite your mom, daughter, sister, and friends! Registration began on January 1. OUR WORLD MISSION OFFERING GOAL is $900,000. Last Sunday we were within 7% of reaching our goal. If you haven’t given yet, I encourage you to make a generous donation so we can meet and exceed our goal. ank you in advance for your generosity! To God be the Glory; Great things HE has done! Pastor David
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January 8, 2017
1607 Troup Hwy Tyler, TX 75701
www.gabc.org 903-525-1100
Pastor David D-Notes
DOING CHURCH AS A TEAM“Finding My Place on God’s Team”
Romans 12:6-8
DOING CHURCH AS A TEAM is our theme this month. I’m excited about challenging EVERY person who attends Green Acres to get involved in some area of service this month. Many of you are already “on the team” and “in the game.” There are others of you who are still “in the stands” who need to say, “Put me in, Coach!”
BUD WILKINSON, the legendary Coach at Oklahoma, once said, “Football is a game where you have 22 men on the field desperately in need of rest in front of 60,000 people in the stands desperately in need of exercise!” That is true of many churches. We have a “faithful few” who are working away, while others are simply attending and watching what goes on. Starting this Sunday, we’re going to ask you to register where you are currently serving at Green Acres. If you aren’t yet serving, we’d like to know some areas of ministry that might interest you.
NEXT SUNDAY IS “TEAM SUNDAY.” We’re asking you to wear your jersey or shirt for your favorite high school, college, or professional team. You may be a Cowboys fan, an Aggie, or a Razorback, so show your team spirit next Sunday by showing your colors!
LATER THIS MONTH: Our Elder Care Conference will be held on January 21. This conference will give you great information about aging issues we all will face for ourselves, or with a loved one. Our 2017 Valentine Banquet is February 10. Mark Lowry, award-winning comedian, singer, and composer (“Mary Did You Know?”) is the guest speaker.
Tickets to both these events are limited, so go to our website for more information.
CALLING ALL LADIES AND GIRLS! We’re hosting a conference on February 25 called, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” featuring Duck Dynasty’s Korie and Sadie Robertson. This is for all women and girls ages 3rd grade and up. Mark your calendars, and remember to invite your mom, daughter, sister, and friends! Registration began on January 1.
OUR WORLD MISSION OFFERING GOAL is $900,000. Last Sunday we were within 7% of reaching our goal. If you haven’t given yet, I encourage you to make a generous donation so we can meet and exceed our goal. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
To God be the Glory; Great things HE has done!
Pastor David
Just So You Will Know: Keeping Up with GABC
Ken Warren, Senior Associate [email protected]
Ministries
IN CASE YOU’RE just returning from the holidays, you’ve been running on holiday auto-pilot for the past few weeks, or just waked up from your “long winter’s nap,” you might not be aware that today is a milestone in our New Winter Ministry Season. Rather than risking you stumbling on this information on your own, let me guide you through some of the significant things that are happening RIGHT NOW.
TONIGHT, January 8, all of our Sunday Evening opportunities kick-off for the new season. Those opportunities include AWANA, J12, R.A.’s and G.A.’s for children. For our secondary students, we offer Middle and High School Choirs (at new times!), and small group discipleship and Bible study options. And, for adults, there are, as always, a variety of options for ministry and study. Now, understanding that this is obviously a very general overview, you will find all of the details – what, when, and where – in our new Evening Guide online and at the Welcome Centers, and in the various ministry sections throughout today’s Bulletin.
THIS PAST WEDNESDAY, January 4, our Wednesday evening scheduled kicked-off, with the Winter Season of CrossWalk Café, our Wednesday Family Dinner, WEBS, Pastor David’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study, and Celebration Choir and Orchestra rehearsals. The Pastor is continuing his Wednesday Evening Bible Study, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit: God’s Global Firestorm,” so, be sure to put Wednesday Evening Bible Study on your New Year calendar.
NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 11, all sorts of Wednesday opportunities for children, students and a variety of adult groups start their Winter Session. And, since these groups have still yet to begin, it is absolutely NOT too late to get involved. Just be ready to jump in this Wednesday evening. Again, all of those options are detailed in the new Evening Guide.
BY THE WAY, there is at least one Adult opportunity that may get lost in the shuffle of all of the new groups. “GriefShare,” an 11-week seminar and support group presented by our GraceWorks Counseling Ministry, for folks dealing with the grief following the loss of a loved one, began last Wednesday, January 4. There is still ample time to get involved in this oft-overlooked opportunity, particularly after the holiday season, when so many of those painful memories seem to surface. You will find details in the GraceWorks section of this week’s Bulletin, and, of course, in the Wednesday Adult Section of the New Evening Guide.
SO, THERE YOU HAVE IT. Our New Winter Ministry Season is off and running. The only thing that remains is for you to “jump on board” before you “get left waiting at the station.”
All aboard!
ADULT TRANSFORMATION903-525-3249
• Our Winter Adult SMBS Leadership Meeting is Saturday, January 14, from 8:30-10:15 AM in Crosswalk A. A light snack and coffee will be provided. See you then! [email protected] 903-525-3249
• Come learn how to use a gospel tract to tactfully sow the seed of God’s word in the small opportunities that happen around us every day. No studying, no memorization, and no knocking on doors. It won’t take long to learn in a 6-week class of 30 minutes each. “Easy-Does-It-Evangelism” begins Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 PM in LH 350. For more information, call Gaylon Clifton 903-316-4811 or [email protected].
• Come join us for our Precept Bible Study in Romans. The three chapters of Romans 6-8 have freed so many Christians from guilt over sin. It is never too late to get into the Word in depth. Course begins TONIGHT, 5:30-7:30 P.M. in room LH360 George and Julia Squibb [email protected].
GRACEWORKS903-533-1817
• Nearly Newlywed – 10 week Seminar for Engaged Couples or couples married less than 2 years. Led by Ken Brumley. Begins TONIGHT, January 8, LH 362, 5:30-7:00 p.m. First time marriages only.
• Happily Even After – 10 week Seminar for couples remarried less than 2 years or for those engaged to be remarried. Led by Lee Poe. Begins TONIGHT, January 8, LH 372, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• GriefShare – 11 week bible study for those who’ve lost a loved one; helping you deal with grief from a biblical perspective. Wednesdays, LH 353, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
ADULT IMPACTMINISTRIES
903-525-1186• Elder Care: Plan for Life. A conference
designed to help families, caregivers and individuals be better prepared to make difficult decisions for the themselves or loved one concerning their comfort and care later in life. Saturday, January 21,
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the CrossWalk Conference Center. Area professionals, business leaders and ministry leaders will provide valuable information and resources. Cost is $10 per person (includes lunch and materials). For more info call 903-525-1186. Register online or the GABC Bookstore. For full details pick a brochure at the Welcome Desk.
• 2017 GABC Valentine Banquet will feature comedian Mark Lowry. Tickets are on sale now for individuals and groups. The banquet is Friday, February 10; 6:30 pm; CrossWalk Conference Center. For more tickets or more information go to www.gabc.org/register or call 903-525-1186.
• Financial Peace University: Discover financial freedom by using proven Biblical principles to permanently break free from the bondage of debt. This nine-week course begins tonight, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in CrossWalk 105. Course materials are $99 and may be purchased at the first class session. Classes are led by GABC members Robert and Jeanine Grimes. For more info go to www.DaveRamsey.com or call 903-525-1186.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES903-525-1114
• Student Choir Kick-Off for spring 2017 TONIGHT, January 8! Both Elevate and Praise Alive start at 5:00 p.m. in the Choir and Orchestra Room. Elevate is open to students in the 6-8 grade and Praise Alive is open to student in 9-12 grade. Please call Bobi Jo Friesen at 903-525-1114 for more information.
• Exaltation Orchestra will begin January 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Orchestra Room. Exaltation Orchestra is open to anyone who has at least two years of experience on their instrument. For more information contact Tom Mensch at 903-525-1160. Register online.
MISSION MINISTRIES903-525-1173
• Acteens is a missions organization for girls ages 12–17 or in grades 7–12. Acteens learn to look beyond themselves and become actively involved in missions and ministry by providing an active, fun, dynamic, experiential way for students to grow
Calendar of Events:Sunday, January 8- ALL SUNDAY EVENING
GROUPS BEGIN (Details in the Evening
Guide)- AWANA & J12- Student Groups and Choirs- All Adult Sunday Evening
Groups
Monday, January 9- Mother’s Day Out Begins- 6:00 Celebrate Recovery
(Student Center)
Wednesday, January 11- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
Prayer Meeting & Bible Study
- 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee
- 6:00 p.m. Kidz Praise Choir Kick-Off
- 6:30 p.m. Student Wednesdays Kick-Off
Thursday, January 12- 6:00 p.m. Forerunner Game
Night (CrossWalk)
Friday, January 13- Kid’s Night Out
Monday, January 16- 6:00 Celebrate Recovery
(Student Center)
Tuesday, January 17- Quarterly Deacon Meeting
Wednesday, January 18- Exaltation Orchestra Begins- 6:30 p.m. Quarterly Church
Conference
Saturday, January 21- 8:30 a.m. Elder Care
Conference (CrossWalk)- Womenary Winterlude
(Galilee Room)- Single Chili Cook-off
in their relationship to Christ. The semester begins January 8, in AEB 307 at 3:45 p.m. For more information, email Casie in the Missions Office at [email protected].
REAL LIFE SINGLES (Ages 35+)903-525-1123
• Chili Cook-Off and Game Night, Saturday, January 21, 6:00 P.M., Galilee Room. Bring your best chili, win prizes, and enjoy a fun night with friends. Kids welcome!
• Divorce Care classes begin Wednesday, January 11, 6:00pm. Women’s Class - Rm. 210, Men’s Class - Rm. 212. Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K: 1st - 5th Grade) - Rm. 203. Register online or by calling the Singles Office (903)525-1123.
• L.E.A.D. Men’s Bible Study – Meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays! Next Bible Study is Tuesday, January 3, 7:00 p.m. Crosswalk Rm. 104. Dinner provided before the study begins. Contact Del Roquemore (903-316-9713) for more info.
• New Wednesday Night Bible Study beginning January 11, 6:45 p.m., “When God’s People Pray” by Jim Cymbala, Lighthouse 360.
• Want to get our text alerts for weekly reminders of activities? Text the message “Join1” to the telephone number 94033 and we’ll send you reminders of upcoming events so you won’t miss-out!
FORERUNNERS903-525-1165
• Elder Care: Plan for Life. A conference designed to help families, caregivers and individuals be better prepared to make difficult decisions for the themselves or loved one concerning their comfort and care later in life. Saturday, January 21, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the CrossWalk Conference Center. Area professionals, business leaders and ministry leaders will provide valuable information and resources. Cost is $10 per person (includes lunch and materials). For more info call 903-525-1186. Register online or the GABC Bookstore. For full details pick a brochure at the Welcome Desk.
• The HOPPERS in concert, Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., CrossWalk Central. Free and open to public. No tickets required.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES903-525-1122
• Parent Commitment Service in Celebration Worship, Sunday, February 19. Deadline to sign up is February 1 or when full. Please call Linda at 903-525-1122 to sign up.
• Awana and J12 will begin the spring semester TONIGHT, January 8. Sunday nights from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES903-525-1141
• COMING! Mom2Mom: A class especially for first time moms! Join new moms and a supportive teaching team of women for a class designed to uniquely meet the specific needs of first-time moms (with babies up to one year). Tell your first-time-mom girlfriends! Six-week classes begin Tuesday Mornings, February 7!
WIRED SINGLES (Ages 22-34)903-525-1123
• Happy New Year! Join us for Worship this morning. We sit together up front to the right of the sound booth in the Resonate Worship service at 9:00 a.m.
• Join us for Sunday Morning Bible Study led by John Ussery at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Education Building Room 203.
• Looking for a Singles Group – check out our Wired Ministries Facebook Page to learn about us and join our Wired Facebook Group to get invited to all the amazing things God is doing in our ministry!
RECREATION MINISTRIES903-525-1116
• Spanish with a Mission, Christian-based Spanish program includes listening, speaking, reading & writing. Register 903.525.1116 (limited enrollment) Workbook $20. Classes begin January 11. Contact [email protected].
• Square Dance Lessons Beginning January 10, Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the FLC for 20 weeks. $45/person with family rates available. Call 903.566.4538 or 903.871.3982 for info
• Intermediate Foxtrot Dance Classes, Limited to 15 couples – Free, Thursdays, Beginning January 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Call 903-525-1116 to register
• Men’s Ski Trip, February 16-20, Wolf Creek Ski Resort, Call 903-520-8902 for more information
JOURNEY COLLEGE MINISTRIES
903-525-1123• Sunday: We LOVE College Students!
Free Sunday Lunch! You may have seen our sign up on HWY 110, and we’re not kidding! Join us for Bible study and stay for lunch in The Basement! Invite your friends!
• 9:00 a.m. - Worship with Journey at the Green Acres Resonate Service at (sit in front of the sound booth)
• 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Morning Bible Study – Join us for amazing coffee from our talented Baristas in The Basement and stick around for lunch!
• Tuesday Night Worship will return January 17! See you after your first day of school!
• New Facebook group! Join to get all up to date info! : www.facebook.com/groups/GABCJourney/
• Adult Teachers needed for 2017! Want to mentor a student, or teach a small group on Sunday? Email [email protected].
GABC SOUTH CAMPUS(Highway 69 South, Just North of FM 346)
903-787-8807• Men’s Winter Bible Study: “The
Temple & The Tabernacle: A Study of God’s Dwelling Places,” Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., January 18 - March 29, GABC South Campus Room 103
• Women’s Winter Bible Study: “A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place” – Beth Moore, Mondays at 10:00 a.m., January 16 – March 27, Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., January 18 – March 29, GABC South Campus Room 102.
STUDENT MINISTRIES903-525-1190
• MS & HS DIG resume TONIGHT, January 8. MS & HS Wednesday night activities will resume on January 11.
GABC FAMILYCONGRATULATIONSRobert & Christel Kilkenny, son Skaggs
SYMPATHYFrank Prater, Loss of wifeJay & Berniece Smith, Loss of son-in-lawJoan Little, Loss of husbandConnis Cain, Loss of brotherRuby Dobbs, Loss of sisterJean Trautwein, Loss of sisterFamily of William L. RobertsonLoss of Mr. Robertson and his sonCharlene Forster, loss of motherFamily of Paul Powel
MINISTRY CONTACTS
David O. Dykes, Pastor903-525-1118 • [email protected]
Kevin Burdette, Minister of Adult Impact903-525-1186 • [email protected]
Tim Roberts, Minister of Adult Transformation903-525-3249 • [email protected]/GABCatm
Jennifer Grigsby, Children’s Minister903-525-1122 • [email protected]/GABC.Childrens
Glenn Jones, Minister of Senior Adults,Pastoral Care & Prayer Ministry903-525-1165 • [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ForerunnersGABC
Ken Brumley, Minister of Marriage and Family903-533-1817 • [email protected] Counseling Ministry5755 Eagles Nest Blvd. Bldg. 4
Blake Arrington, College Minister903-525-1123 • [email protected]/groups/journeytyler/
Dale Pond, Minister of Missions903-525-1173 • [email protected]/GABC.Missions
Dustin Slaton, GABC South Pastor903-787-8807 • www.gabcsouth.org1010 CR 137Flint, TX 75762www.facebook.com/GABCSouth
Walter Ballou, Student Minister903-525-1190 • www.gabc.org/studentswww.facebook.com/One-Ten High School Ministrywww.facebook.com/110 Student Ministry Middle School
Bryan Grant, REAL LIFE Singles Minister903-525-1123 • [email protected]/groups/reallifesingles/
Buddy Holland, Minister of Recreation903-525-1116 • www.gabcrecreation.orgwww.facebook.com/ GreenAcresBaptistChurchSportsRecreationMinistry
Bryan Grant, WIRED Singles Minister903-525-1123 • www.wiredministries.orgwww.facebook.com/groups/gabcwired
Linda Lesniewski, Women’s Minister903-525-1141 • [email protected]/WeMinistry
Mike Parks, Associate Pastor for Worship903-525-1114 • [email protected] www.facebook.com/GABCWorship
