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May 26th, 2019

5/26/2019

Elk Rapids Bible Church
“Where the UNCHANGING WORD
meets the needs of a CHANGING WORLD”
Pastor Gary Gladfelter 342-8663 or 264-6671
PastorGladfelter@elkrapidsbc.com
elkrapidsbc.com
May 26, 2019
Will we trust the “Unseen” in 2019?
Worship in Introduction
          “Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty” - #62
Worship in Offering
Worship in Scripture – Psalm 33
Worship in Praise
          “The Star-Spangled Banner” - #802
          “My Country “Tis of Thee” - #807
          “America the Beautiful” - #799
          “Battle Hymn of the Republic” - #804
          “At the Cross”
Worship in Prayer – “My Jesus I Love Thee” - #79
Closing – “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”
Unsung Servant: Jan Bellingham – for also helping complete the sound booth. Thank You!

Welcome to our services!
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Prayer Ministry Today: Tom                Next Week: Lona and Lodena
Junior Church Today: Peggy                    Next Week:
T H I S   W E E K
Wednesday, May 29th – Bible Study and Prayer Time – 6:30 pm – “Prayer sweeps the battlefield, slays the enemy, and buries the bones.” – Charles Spurgeon
Thursday, May 30th – Star Wars RPG – 5:00 pm-10:00 pm.
Monday, June 3rd – Women’s Bible Study – 7:00 pm – “Discerning the Voice of God” with Priscilla Shirer. This will be the last session for this particular Bible study.
We are still seeking your thoughts.
          Worship   9:30 am – 10:45 am
          Bible Study and classes   11:00 am – 11:45 am
The total offering for last week was $2,252.80: Building Fund - $30.00; Deacon’s Fund - $100.00; General Fund - $2,122.80.
                Heavenly Father, Today is Yours. We thank You for giving us this beautiful opportunity to honor the men and women who so bravely served this country in the past as well as in the present. Father we ask You to bless and strengthen those brave souls who selflessly give of themselves without asking anything in return. We ask You to heal our wounded warriors who returned home in pain after they gave their all for this great land. Bless them. Restore their souls. Heal their bodies. Bring salvation to the lost. Father we ask You to bless the families of our military who stay behind while their loved one goes into battle. Keep them safe and provide for their needs according to Your abundance. Lord, we pray for a special blessing upon the families whose loved one gave his or her life to this country. Keep them safe and comfort their hearts. Lord, we ask You to anoint our Chaplains and others who bring the Word to our military. Bless their ministry and bring a great harvest of souls from their efforts. Father, we ask You to forgive the sins of this nation as well as the sins of the leaders who have forgotten how to pray. Have mercy on all Americans and bring us to a state of repentance in these difficult times. We ask You to forgive our pride as a nation and deliver us from the evil that has come upon us. You alone are righteous and holy. You alone are worthy of praise. We thank You for hearing our prayer! In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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May 19th, 2019

5/19/2019

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Elk Rapids Bible Church
“Where the UNCHANGING WORD
meets the needs of a CHANGING WORLD”
Pastor Gary Gladfelter 342-8663 or 264-6671
PastorGladfelter@elkrapidsbc.com
elkrapidsbc.com
May 19, 2019
Will we trust the “Unseen” in 2019?
Worship in Introduction
          “Mighty is Our God” - #48
Worship in Offering
Worship in Scripture – Matthew 13:1 – 9; 18 – 23
Worship in Praise
          “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” - #128
          “I Love to Tell the Story” - #444
          “Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul” - #510
          “Blessed Be Your Name”
          “Wonderful Merciful Savior”
Worship in Prayer – “Near to the Heart of God” - #617
Closing – “I Love to Tell the Story” - #444
Unsung Servants: Dave, Jim, George, and Jake. For the parts they played in renovating the sound booth. Thank You!

Welcome to our services!
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Prayer Ministry Today: Kathy A and George       Next Week: Tom
Junior Church Today: Kathy A                         Next Week: Peggy
T H I S   W E E K
Monday, May 20th – Women’s Bible Study – 7:00 pm – “Discerning the Voice of God” with Priscilla Shirer.
Wednesday, May 22nd – Bible Study and Prayer Time – 6:30 pm – “Prayer pulls the rope below and the great bell rings above in the ears of God. Some scarcely stir the bell, for they pray so languidly. Others give but an occasional pluck at the rope. But he who wins with heaven is the man who grasps the rope boldly and pulls continuously, with all his might.” – Charles Spurgeon
We are still seeking your thoughts.
          Worship   9:30 am – 10:45 am
          Bible Study and classes   11:00 am – 11:45 am
The total offering for last week was $842.10: Building Fund - $30.00 and General Fund - $812.10.
                The storm rages. Fierce wind curls around everything in its path. Upending, tossing, rolling – until everything is uprooted from its place. Torrential rain batters and beats down until there is nothing left standing, nor will it ever rise again. The rumble of the thunder and crash of lightening drown out all other sound. There is no audible voice, no sign of life, as the elements create chaos from order and autonomous movement is impossible.
                But there is stillness in the midst of the storm. Where the fierce wind cannot stir and the rain cannot batter. Where the rolling thunder and the crack of lightening cannot drown out all other sound. A secret place, hidden from sight, where nothing can alarm, no turmoil can touch, and no darkness invade. It is a place of quiet rest, of tranquility and peace.
                So let the storm rage . . . I am here . . . in that secret place . . . safe . . . at rest . . . at peace . . . near to the heart of my God.

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May 12th, 2019

5/12/2019

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Elk Rapids Bible Church
“Where the UNCHANGING WORD
meets the needs of a CHANGING WORLD”
Pastor Gary Gladfelter 342-8663 or 264-6671
PastorGladfelter@elkrapidsbc.com
elkrapidsbc.com
May 12, 2019
Will we trust the “Unseen” in 2019?
Worship in Introduction
          “Mighty is Our God” - #48
Worship in Offering
Worship in Scripture – I Samuel 1:27 – 2:10
Worship in Praise
          “Count Your Blessings” - #786
          “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #139
          “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” - #630
          “Amazing Grace/My Chains”
          “A Shield About Me” - #709
Worship in Prayer – “Thank You Lord” - #513
Closing – “Praise Him! Praise Him!” - #12
Unsung Servants: For each person who filled in while we were away on vacation. Thank You!

Welcome to our services!
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Prayer Ministry Today: Cheri        Next Week: Kathy A and George
Junior Church Today: Karen                           Next Week: Kathy A
T H I S   W E E K
Monday, May 13th – Ladies Crafting – 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. This will be the last craft night until we begin again in the fall.
Wednesday, May 15th – Bible Study and Prayer Time – 6:30 pm – “Prayer girds human weakness with divine strength, turns human folly into heavenly wisdom, and gives to troubled mortals the peace of God. We know not what prayer can do.” – Charles Spurgeon
Thursday, May 16th – Star Wars RPG – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Mark your Calendar
Monday, May 20th – Women’s Bible Study – 7:00 pm – “Discerning the Voice of God” with Priscilla Shirer.
We are still seeking your thoughts.
          Worship   9:30 am – 10:45 am
          Bible Study and classes   11:00 am – 11:45 am
The total offering for last week was $1.808.11: Deacon’s Fund - $100.00; Special Missions Fund – to help with cost of sending lap quilts to Nepal - $155.00; General Fund - $1,713.11.
Congratulations! to Adam and Hailey Dollar, at the birth of their first child, a handsome boy they named Leo William Dollar! Leo was born May 6th weighing 9.1 lbs, with a length of 21 inches. Congratulations! also to Leo’s grandparents, Tom and Kathy Dollar!

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May 05th, 2019

5/5/2019

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Elk Rapids Bible Church
“Where the UNCHANGING WORD
meets the needs of a CHANGING WORLD”
Pastor Gary Gladfelter 342-8663 or 264-6671
PastorGladfelter@elkrapidsbc.com
elkrapidsbc.com
May 5, 2019
Will we trust the “Unseen” in 2019?
Worship in Introduction
          “Mighty is Our God” - #48
Worship in Offering
Worship in Scripture – Psalm 96
Worship in Praise
          “Victory in Jesus” - #353
          “To God Be the Glory” - #56
          “You Are”
          “Lord I Need You”
          “He Knows My Name”
Worship in Prayer
Closing – “Lord Be Glorified” - #186
Unsung Servants: For all who faithfully serve and teach in our nursery each week! Thank You!

Welcome to our services!
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
Prayer Ministry Today: Richard                 Next Week: Cheri
Junior Church Today: Jerica                     Next Week: Karen
We welcome George Zimmer today as he presents the Word and what God has been doing in and through his family.
T H I S   W E E K
Monday, May 6th – Women’s Bible Study – 7:00 pm – “Discerning the Voice of God” with Priscilla Shirer.
Wednesday, May 8th – Bible Study and Prayer Time – 6:30 pm – “True prayer is trading of the heart with God.” --- Charles Spurgeon
Mark your Calendar
Monday, May 13th –
Ladies Crafting – 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. This will be the last craft night until – we will start again in the fall.
Thursday, May 16th – Star Wars RPG – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Have you seen the movie Unplanned in our local cinema? This movie is about the true story of Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood director who finally realized the horrors of abortion and her change of heart. Let’s support Joe who brought this controversial film to our town, by attending.
We are still seeking your thoughts.
          Worship   9:30 am – 10:45 am
          Bible Study and classes   11:00 am – 11:45 am
The total offering for last week was $1,620.60: Building Fund - $30.00; Deacon’s Fund - $50.00; General Fund - $1,540.60.

Over the course of a few months the ladies made 20 lap quilts; 14 for Northern Michigan Hospice and 6 to send to Michael and Lupe Geiss, our missionaries in Nepal.
The lap quilts have been delivered to Northern Michigan Hospice, the six for Nepal are being made ready to ship.
The package to Nepal will be sent via a missionary couple who will be taking it with them as extra luggage.
How you can help:
1. The cost of the extra luggage is $160 (that’s a saving of $40 if it is prepaid).
2. Several small items are being sent to Michael and Lupe along with the lap quilts - estimated to cost $110.00
3. A medium sized vacuum storage bag to send the quilts.
Please see either Diane or Pam
if you have a vacuum storage bag.
We will be taking up a special offering this morning to help with the cost of the extra luggage and additional items being sent with the lap quilts.
Your help is so greatly appreciated!
Thank You!

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