Winds of Fire- Opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us..."
-1 Corinthians 5:18a

A couple of weeks ago many of you experienced the privilege of exercising your faith outside the walls of the church building, when you gave blankets and prayed for peoples hurts and needs. We witnessed firsthand the need for Jesus in the lives of people. We also noticed how receptive people are when offered love and compassion.

We have another opportunity to represent Jesus to these same people Saturday January 17. We will leave GLCC at 4:20 and meet Martin and Terry at Streetlights once again, before heading out to the streets to share the same opportunity of salvation Jesus first shared with us.

When: Saturday, January 17
Where: Downtown GR
Leave GLCC: 4:20 pm
Returnto GLCC: approximatly 9:00pm

Hope to see you there!
Sign-up in the youth center
PC

FNT IS ON TONIGHT! :)
The plows have cleared the snow and we are on. Grab a friend and come on out. Drive Safe, it is winter and the roads are slippery.
Doors open 7:00
V- Ball tournament begins @ 8:00

See you tonight
PC

A quick note

I have to run but I want to get the word out as quick as possible- I will update a full post later. Many of you expressed an interest in further ministry at Street Light. Tommorrow night they need help wrapping gifts at 5:30pm-8:00pm. If you can join comment, call or e-mail me. We will be heading out about 4:45.

They also need help for the Christmas party Dec. 27

There are also more opportunities for street evangelism the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sat of every month.

More to come:)
PC

Reminders

Blankets of Hope
Will be delivered Sunday December 14. We will leave GLCC at 4:00 pm and return at 8:00pm. If you haven't turned in a permission slip do so Sunday. Remember to dress warm (we will be outside the entire time) and continue to pray for those we encounter.

(If you haven't turned in your permission slips- look on the right side bar for links to download and print them)


FNT
Create your team (of 4) and join us for the 2nd annual v-ball tournament. Register 7-8pm games begin at 8:00. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes awarded. (gift certificates).


See you Sunday!
PC

Faith in action

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

-Jesus (after washing His disciples feet).

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. "

-Jesus

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

-Matthew 14:14 (then fed them)

What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

-James 2:14-17

-Crew (collecting blankets)

Because He first loved us.

PC

Sunday's Big Event

I am looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday (Nov. 9)3-6pm. We will be kicking off the "Blankets of Hope" drive.Please keep praying for this outreach of hope and love. Pray for a great response to the flyers we hand out Sunday, pray for safety as we collect then distribute and pray for those who will be recieveing these blankets & shirts that they will see Jesus in our love for them.

James 2:14-16

PC

Movie Night at FNT

Hey guys this Friday (Nov.7) we will be showing the movie "The Ultimate Gift". It is a story about a very self absorbed young man and the journey set before him in order to inherit his billionare grandfathers estate. Here is an opportunity to bring your friends to a movie with substance and a message, and it is free! (although the popcorn is $4.00 a bag, just kidding:) thats free too. Now the movie is rated pg (that means parental guidance) so I want you to share the following link with your parents: http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003124.cfm
If its alright with Mom and Dad come on out.
FNT-7-12
Movie starts at 8

How Great is our God Pt. 3 & 4

Here is part 3 & 4 of "How Great is our God!" a message by Louie Giglio. Each video is about 10 minutes in length and well worth every second. Louie is a very gifted speaker and leaves us with a powerful message about the greatness of God and God's creation, from the vastness and complexity of the universe, to the smallest of details found at the cellular level. After watching these you may find it necessary to pause and worship the Creator of all things big and small.

If you haven't watched parts 1& 2, scroll down to the archives and go to July, 2008 or click the label below.

PC

Reminder

What:Scarewood forest (if you dare)
When?: This Saturday
Where?: Meet at Church @ 7:15 pm
Cost?: $3.00

Who?: Jr. & Sr. High Students

Invite your Friends!!

Hay ride-Food- Bon fire- and Scarewood Forest

Fun and Friends

FNT is Back!

Tonight (Oct. 3)

7:00pm-12:00am

Call your friends and come on out.

P.C.

See You at The Pole

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save.He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

This was the scene this morning as school was begining at Wayland High and schools all across the nation. As stated in the verse above God must have "taken great delight" as students who claim His name continued joining in the circle as they arrived at school to pray for their fellow students, each other and thier school. What a great way to start the day!

PC

How Great is our God Pt. 1 & 2

Putting the Awesomeness of God into perspective. -Courtesy Laura V.

Thanks Laura :)

PC

Good "Clean" Fun

A Big Thank you going out to Nick, Bob, Steve, Elizabeth (boy can she dig), Howard and Brent for your involvement in Mudbowl '08.

PC

Parade time at Green Lake

Quizzer's at Nationals

"Thanks to all who supported our efforts at the IFCA National Youth Convention. Your prayers, financial support and encouragement were overwhelmingly appreciated."
-The Quiz Team







Great Job Quiz team, you all put forth a tremendous effort memorizing scripture, practicing, competing and raising funds to get to Oregon- You have been an inspiration to many!!

PC

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed...

Well here I am trying to put a finished "look" on the blog and it's not going so well. If I were a writer I would say I have writers block..... Then I ran across John 17:1-(see above).

You see the purpose of this blog has been to share information, spread the word and communicate upcoming events (ministries) such as those to the right and others not yet posted for the summer. That's all good and well....

But I want more and I believe you do to. We can not be OK with successful events or nice web pages or great exposure or all the fun a person can ask for. All of these things are good.... but there needs to be more.

In the middle of teaching His disciples Jesus paused, looked toward heaven and prayed- He prayed that the time has come for God to glorify Himself- through Jesus.

Jesus Prayed. Often Jesus would pause to pray or even "sneak" off to be alone and pray. Before we rush headfirst into the many opportunities to minister this summer- let us pray for God to glorify Himself and do extraordinary things we can not do ourselves.

Pray for God to reveal Himself; through His people-us- and our love for one another, through His love for the lost (He loves them through us), through our generosity toward others, through our interest in people, through our devotion to Christ.

With God before us these will not be summer programs, rather they will be opportunities for lives to be changed forever!!

Let us all hunger and pray for the presence of God- Together

PC

pastorchuck@fnwusers.com

Site Under contruction

During the next week I will be making a number of changes to the blog to better reflect our summer ministries here at GLCC. The blog "should" stay fully functional throughout this time so feel free to leave a comment, browse the calendar- and register for VBS. More to come

P.C.

Lots of Sun & Fun

This picture speaks for all of us by the end of the day!

P.C.

Whatta Day

Thank you to all that served Sunday morning (Ushers, Greeters, Praise team) all of you enriched the lives of many yesterday.

God was workin some good soil last night and His seed appeared to be taking root. My prayer for all of you is this- However God spoke to your heart last night, you take and run with it, never forgetting how He spoke to you, nor turning back. God Bless all of you, Pastor Chuck

Freestyling

Brandon and ???- After Crew last night. Any guesses who the other guy is?

As the regular Crew year has wound down, I want to give you opportunity here on the blog to leave a word of encouragement for your friends, or thank your small group leader, or maybe a word or two about how God has affected you this past year.- Just hit the comment button and type away:)

Have a great week Crew!

P.C.

Updates

Youth Service

Reminder- practice Saturday May 3, at 9:30 am. Most of you will be done by 10:30. Those of you on the praise team will finish by 12:00. Thank you to all involved. Let us all pray and ask God to move through you as you lead the congregation in worship Sunday morning.

Spaghetti Dinner


I couldn't resist posting this picture, but seriously everyone is invited to a spaghetti dinner follow the morning service. This will be another great opportunity to raise money for the Quiz Teams trip to Oregon in June.


Quizzers taking a break at regionals



Michigan Adventure
You will need to be at church Saturday the 17th at 9:15 am. We will return to GLCC 11:30 pm. Those of you who prepaid your tickets include 1 lunch in the park. Pack another lunch as we will go to the vans as a group about 4:30 for dinner.
I have 2 extra tickets ($35.00 ea.) for anyone who would like to go yet.

Final thought-
I want to encourage you this week to re-read Mark 4:1-20 and ask yourself-

1. Have I been like the hardened path this week?
2. Or the rocky ground with shallow soil?
3. Or allowed the weeds of life to crowd Jesus out?
4. Or am I allowing the Spirit of Christ to crowd out the weeds?

If you find you fall under the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd catagory DON'T BE DISCOURAGED! You can start all over right now! In fact, if you took the time to evaluate yourself you have already begun. :)

Have a GREAT week all- P.C.

Doesn't seem fair, does it?

P.C.

Michigan Adventure Trip

We had so much fun last year at Michigan Adventure we will be heading out there once again Saturday May 17, for a day of fun in the Sun. Cost is the same as last year ($35.00 includes lunch) and needs to be paid April 27 (next week). Tickets can be purchased day of, but they will not include lunch.


Last weeks Big event-
I forgot my camera last week:( If you have any pictures you would like to post e-mail me pastorchuck@fnwusers.com and I will post them.

This Week
I am looking forward to Sunday as you minister to one another with drama and teaching. Remember to arrive 1 hour early (5:00pm) if you are involved in a drama/skit so we can run through them once or twice before Crew starts.

P.C.

Big Event Time Change

There was a schedule mix-up at Bounce Party and the time has changed slighty. We need to leave GLCC at 4:00pm Sunday. We will then return to GLCC for the speaker and food and wrap-up all the fun at 7:30pm.

P.C.

Big Event

What:• Bounce Houses: Bounce off the walls!• Bouncy Boxing: Head to Head with oversized foam gloves!• Challenge Obstacle: 50-foot-long with rock climbs, mazes, slides!• Adrenalin Maze: Inflatable obstacles throughout• Bungee Basketball:Try to score while being yanked backward• The Fortress Slide: Straight and circular slide• The Gladiator Pit: Two pedestals, Two participants…who will fall• The Super Slide: 23 feet high, 60 degree pitch, 2-lanes.

Where: Bounce Party USA, Kentwood

When: Sunday April 13. Vans leave GLCC at 4:25pm, return 7:00pm.

Who: All junior and senior high teens at GLCC and any friends they choose to bring.

Cost: $9.00 gets you admission and snacks.

Seee ya there,
P.C.

Quiz Team Video

Kim G. did a fantastic job putting together a video of the quiz team in action. Keep the team in your prayers in the coming weeks as they preare for nationals.

I am getting a number of calls about the bon-fire at Nicks house tonight so here are the directions:

View Larger Map

The bon-fire goes from 7-12, bring a chair if you have one. Nick will be passing a hat later and running for pizzas.
P.C.

Trip to Oregon June- 23

In just 12 short weeks GLCC's Quiz Team will be heading out to the IFCA National convention in Portland Oregan. Portland is 2,200 miles to the west.
Because it is so far away the Quiz Team (there they are in the red plane) will fly so they arrive all refreshed and ready to quiz at the convention. (By the way I think that might be Mitch waving, maybe Jake I'm not sure:)
We could ask our fearless Quiz coach Dave to fly the plane in order to save some $$, but by the looks of things, (yep, thats an actual picture of Dave at flight school:) he is more comfortable with 18 wheels under him.

Sooo it is probably best that the Quizzers fly the friendly skies over North America in a BIG bird. And that won't be cheap.

The Challenge

The Quiz Team: Kim G, Jake S, Estelle S, Mitch T and Laura V, have memorized hudreds of bible verses togethor and competed at various churches throughout Michigan and the mid-west to prepare themselves for nationals in June. The only thing between the Quiz Team and Oregon now is cost$$.

Opportunity

Remember all that snow we shoveled back in January? Many hands made light work of all the driveways that day and much good came from it (all those groceries!). Calvary Crew now has another opportunity to work together once again, this time to get the Quizzers to Oregon.

What can you do?

Well first thing you can do is pray for the quizzers-Kim, Jake, Estelle, Mitch and Laura, and their coaches Dave and Linda. Ask God to sharpen their minds and help them to remember all the verses they have been studying. Ask God how you can help the quizzers reach their goal.

Next comment or E-mail me pastorchuck@fnwusers.com with your thoughts or ingenius ideas for raising the money needed for the trip.

P.C.

Sunday's adventure

Well it made for a long day but it was well worth the trip. Are you rested up yet? I really appreciated the way Mercy Me closed the evening with such a spirit of oneness and worship. And yep, I even enjoyed a song or three by Skillet :). I am looking forward to your feedback on the evening-

P.C.