February 25th, 2018

ELK RAPIDS BIBLE CHURCH

“Where the UNCHANGING WORD
meets the needs of a CHANGING WORLD”

Pastor Gary Gladfelter
#231-342-8663 or #231-264-6671
PastorGladfelter@ElkRapidsbc.com

Check us out at:
Facebook
and
www.elkrapidsbc.com!

February 25, 2018
"May HIS Grace and Truth Be Seen 2018!"

Opening
“Mighty is Our God”

Worship in Offering

Worship in Scripture Reading
John 3:1 – 21

Worship in Prayer and Meditation
“Open Our Eyes Lord” - #633

Worship in Praise
“Heaven Came Down” - #510
“And Can It Be” - #347
“Here I Am to Worship”
“How Deep the Father’s Love”
“I Gave My Life for Thee” - #675

Closing:
“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” - #581

Unsung Servants: Tom Dollar and Diane Tollefson for using their instrumental abilities in our song service.

WELCOME TO OUR SERVICES

10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service

Prayer Ministry:
This Week: Richard F
Next Sunday: Cheri

Nursery:
This Week: Shonda and Jerica
Next Sunday: Wendy

THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, February 28th:
6:30 pm ~ Bible Study and Prayer Time
“Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.” --- Ephesians 1:15 – 17

COMING UP:
Sunday, March 4th
Communion, Deacon’s Fund Offering, Baptismal service as a part of the morning service. Fellowship meal following the morning service, and a Missions Committee Meeting.

Monday, March 5
Voice of the Martyrs
Will show a film on the life of its founder Richard Wurmbrand. It deals with the days when he was imprisoned for his faith in Christ. Tickets can be bought online at torturedforchrist.com and the movie will be showing in Traverse City at the Cherry Blossom Theater. Your account will not be charged unless they get enough tickets to fill the theater. Let’s get together for some fellowship and to be inspired by our Lord.

Sunday, March 11th
Time Changes
Our times of services will be changing. Please join us at our new times.
* Sunday School ~ 9am - 9:45am
* Worship ~ 10am - 11:30am

Monday, March 12th
6:30pm ~ Ladies Crafting Night
This will be our first sock puppet making session. Many hands make light work!

Friday, March 23rd
Game Night ~ 7pm - 9pm

The total offering for last week was $2,171.00:
~ Building Fund - $30.00
~ Deacon’s Fund - $100.00
~ General Fund - $2,041.00

Ladies Night Out
We have been invited to join the ladies of
Kingsley Baptist Church
on Friday evening, the 16 of March
from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
We could car pool from our church parking lot, meeting at 5:50 pm.
Last year, Pam and Diane attended and so enjoyed the warm fellowship, great food and fun.
This year, the first 12 gals to sign up can attend with Pam and Diane.
They serve a delicious meal, then have a game time and devotional and then have a table of beautiful prizes that are auctioned off using play money.
They host a first rate evening that we could perhaps try to duplicate at our own church this coming fall. Our crafting group has been making gifts to use as prizes with the intent of having single moms in the area as our guests of honor.
If you are planning to attend please let Diane know by Sunday, March 11. Thank You!
This will be our first ladies outing of the new year, so plan on joining us!

---

Women’s Bible Study
Come one – come all!
We will be starting a new Bible study on Monday, March 19, 2018. This is a 10-week study. We will meet every other Monday night at church. Anyone who wants to dig into God’s word and learn more about His love for you, this study is for you.
The study we will be doing is “Believing God” by Beth Moore. We have done this in the past but we have found that this study has a world of God’s opportunities for us to understand more about Him and believe His word. Do you believe God is who He says He is? Do you believe God can do what He says He can do? Are you who God has called you to be? Is God’s word alive and active in you?
We hope that you will make the time to