September 02nd, 2018

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
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September 2, 2018
“May HIS Grace and Truth be seen in 2018!”
Worship in Introduction
“Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty”
Worship in Offering
Worship in Scripture Reading – Ecclesiastes 5:8 – 20
Worship in Prayer and Meditation
“Be Exalted, O God” - #32
Worship in Praise
“He Keeps Me Singing” - #746
“I Stand in Awe” - #80
“Here I Am to Worship”
“Lead Me to Calvary” - #310
“At the Cross (Love Ran Red)”
Closing – “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”
Unsung Servants: Our grillers – Dave and Vern, for grilling the burgers and hot dogs for last Sunday’s lunch. Also for all who brought food for the meal. Thank You!

Welcome to our services!
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
We welcome Sam Long, son-in-law of Paul and Cheri Peterson,
to the pulpit today. We appreciate his willingness to fill the
pulpit for Pastor this week as Pastor has been recuperating.
T H I S W E E K
Wednesday, September 5th – Bible Study and Prayer Time – 6:30 pm – “Prayer at its highest is a two-way conversation --- and for me the most important part is listening to God’s replies.” --- Frank C. Laubach
Thursday, September 6th – Teens and Young Adults Star Wars RPG – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – in the Fellowship Hall. The group meets every other Thursday evening.
Sunday, September 9th there will be a short quarterly business meeting following the morning service. At that time we will have the confirmation of church officers for the upcoming year.
Ladies Craft Night – Monday, September 10th – 6:30 – 9:00 pm. The ladies meet every other week.
Mark Your Calendar:
Would you be in prayer for a school assembly at ERHS September 11? On that day there will be a school assembly during the day, and in the evening a concert by a group called Stand For Truth. In the evening concert the Gospel will be presented, and we will be acknowledged as a church in which young people can go for that truth.
Please make sure to get a copy of the financial statement for August 31st and the latest issue of News From The Pews.
The total offering for last week was $2,260.44: Building Fund - $30.00; Deacon’s Fund - $40.00; Special Missions Fund – Andy Girwarnauth - $275.00; General Fund - $1,915.44.