MEN, WOMEN & FAMILY: Adult Bible Fellowships — Bible studies for adults meet at both hours in the modulars. At 9:00 a.m. we offer Satellite (M5), a group for young adults, and Proclaimers (M3), a group for older adults. At 10:30 a.m. we offer Women of the Word (M4), a group for women only. Inquirer’s Elective — Want to know more about Grace Community Church? Interested in membership? Please join our elective class August 5, 12 and 19 in the Grace Cafe at 9:00 a.m. by circling the letter “I” on a communication card and placing it in an offering plate. Church Photo Directories — If you participated in the 2018 photo directory, your copy is in! Please visit the church office to pick one up. If you did not participate but would like a photo directory then plan on being a part of the update photography sessions in the near future. When we have twenty families signed up the photographers will return and we will have a new directory printed with the updated families. Men’s “Ironworks” — Men of all ages gather in the Grace Cafe on Thursday’s from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to strengthen one another’s faith. Coffee and cinnamon rolls are provided. For more information call Michael Lopes at 733.3966 x 117. Currently studying “The Parables of Jesus”. Photo Directories — If you have not yet picked up your free 8x10 photo and your directory, please come by the church office Monday-Thursday, 8-5:00 p.m.
Parent Call Box — The number 99 will flash on our parent call box (located over the exit door on the west side of the Worship Center) when help is needed in one of our nursery classrooms. If you are willing, please come to the nursery when you see the number flash. If a specific child is in need, that child’s number will flash in the box and the parents should respond. Baptism — If you desire to be baptized, circle “B” on a communication card and place it in an offering plate. Membership — If you desire more information on becoming a member of Grace Community Church, please circle “M” on a communication card. Prayer Care — Let us support you in time of need with prayer. You may indicate your requests on a communication card found in the chair pockets in the Worship Center or by calling the church office at 733.3966. Pastors’ Messages — The pastor’s messages are available as podcasts and on iTunes. For the podcast, visit our website: gccvisalia.org and click on Messages in the navigation bar. There you can select by date, series, or speaker! You may also order them on CD ($2) by entering your request on an offering envelope with your name and date of service requested and place in an offering plate. Your CD will be available the following Sunday on the Ministry Information Table or by calling the church office.
Senior Pastor Jon Venema ~
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Missionary of the Week — Please pray for the ministry of Gleanings for the Hungry. For the latest newsletters from the missionaries we support, please visit gccvisalia.org/ministries/missions.
Worship/Arts Pastor Tim Ports ~
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Pastor of Adult Ministries Michael Lopes ~
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Pastor of Jr. High Ministries Jared Irvine ~
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Women’s Director Christine DeHaan ~
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Children’s Director Brittany Kalmink ~
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Pastor of High School Ministries Stephen Elliott ~
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Intern Landon Molin ~
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July 29, 2018 Sundays 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. “Seven Churches” Revelation 2:12-17 Pt. 2 Jon Venema
Welcome! Visiting? Let us know how we can serve you. Complete the guest card in your Visitor Booklet and place it in the offering plate. Be sure to use the enclosed coupon to receive a complimentary drink and pastry at the Grace Café. We hope you enjoy your time with us today!
Main Campus ● 424 N Lovers Lane Church Office ● 2525 S Lovers Lane Visalia, CA 93292 www.gccvisalia.org ● facebook.com/gccvisalia Phone: 559.733.3966 Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm After Hours Emergency 559.733.3992
SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Children’s Sunday School Jr. High, High School, Satellite ABF Proclaimers ABF, Family Matters ABF Children’s Worship, Women of the Word ABF Satellite Swim, Neese Home
CHILDREN Opportunities to Serve this Summer — We are looking for teachers for the 3rd & 4th grade class during the 10:30 service. Please contact Brittany Kalmink, Director of Children’s Ministry, 733-3966 x118, or
[email protected]. Thank You — Because of EVERYONE’S generosity at VBS, $4087.64 was raised for Living Water World Missions to install a water filter in a Guatemalan Village!
MONDAY TUESDAY
JR HIGH Nerf Wars — Wednesday, August 1, 6-8 p.m. in the Student Center.
WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Staff Meeting, South Campus JHM Nerf Wars, Student Center Praise Team Rehearsals, Student & Worship Center
THURSDAY 6:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Ironworks, Grace Cafe Satellite, Student Center & Kitchen Men’s Sofball, Plaza Park
FRIDAY
JHM End of Summer BBQ — Wednesday, August 15, 6-8 p.m. at the Camarillo home!
HIGH SCHOOL Swim N Study — Wednesday, August 8 at the home of Eric & Christina Neese. Join us from 6–8 p.m. for swimming, volleyball, BBQ hotdogs, chips, ice cream and some sweet time in God’s word. HSM End of Summer BBQ — Sunday, August 12, 6-9 p.m. at the home of Kevin & Karin Saltzman.
The Grace Café — Our cafe is open every Sunday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Gift cards in $5 and $10 increments are available. Children’s Ministry — Nursery-5th Grade is offered at both services, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Student Ministries — We have worship, study, and discussion groups for Jr. High, High School, and College-Career young adults on Sunday mornings and mid-week. Adult Bible Fellowships — Sunday morning ABFs offer a place to connect with other believers and build relationships as well as grow spiritually. Small Groups — “R-Groups” meet Sunday-Thursday during the school year and offer an intimate community where you will experience love, encouragement, care, accountability and application of the Word of God. We would love for you to be involved! Call the church office or sign up at www.gccvisalia.org/smallgroups. Mobile Alerts — Stay up to date on prayer alerts and all of the latest events! Text “info” to 559.471.3400 to sign up.
YOUNG ADULTS SATURDAY 9:00 a.m.
High School Praise Team Rehearsal, Student Center
Satellite Mid-Week “Summer Under The Psalms” — Join us at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday for a $3 meal followed by worship and testimony at 7:00 p.m. Stay for dessert, games and fellowship at our after party. Bring a friend or two! Satellite Swim — Join us after church TODAY from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Neese home. Satellite End of Summer BBQ & Swim — Sunday, August 12, 4:30-8 p.m. at the Wright home.
● Christian sympathies to SantaCruz Espinoza in the death of her husband, George, on July 25, 2018.
Praise for our summer camps: Jr. High, High School and Young Adults. Pray for men’s hearts to be transformed at the upcoming Trap Shoot in August. Pray for our nation, president, and branches of government. Pray for rain in our valley and snow in our mountains.
Our Sanctuary Temperature Is set so it’s warm and toasty in the winter and cool and comfortable in the summer. Those who find the temperature a tad cold, may consider bringing a sweater or jacket.
Pray for those in Southern and Northern California who have lost their homes as well as the firefighters battling the blazes.
