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The Summer Surveyor is here!
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| Attendance & Finances |
August 29, 2010
For week of
August 23-29, 2010
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| General Budget |
| Budget Receipts: Week |
200,038
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| Required Budget: Week |
265,370 |
| Over/(Under): Week |
(65,332) |
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| Budget Receipts: YTD |
8,306,507 |
| Required Budget: YTD |
9,287,950 |
| Over/(Under): YTD |
(981,443) |
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| For the Joy of All Generations |
| FTJOAG:August 29, 2010 |
19,102 |
| FTJOAG: Received to Date |
25,303,455 |
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Attendance View Report
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| Worship Service |
5,963
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| SMBS |
4,213 |
| New Members to Date |
660
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Worship Folder
August 29, 2010
Our New Sunday Morning Schedule Begins TODAY! SUNDAY, AUGUST 29.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study (WEBS)
6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. This is a 30-minute in-depth continuation of the spring session covering the book of Revelation.
New to Green Acres? Feeling a little bit overwhelmed? Still looking for your unique place? Want to know more about how the church works? “Exploring GABC” may be just what you’re looking for. It’s a 5-week series, at 11:15 a.m. Sunday mornings, beginning September 12, in Worship Center Room 118-C, taught by Ken Warren, Senior Associate Pastor. For more information, email
Educate@mail.gabc.org, or call 903-525-3249.
Adult Education | 903-525-3249
Are you remarried after being divorced or widowed? Check-out these two new classes - “Journey” at 8:15 a.m. with teachers Barry Clink and Lisa Ferguson, and “Re-New” at 9:30 a.m. with teachers Johnny and Jamie Huff, AEB 112. Questions? Contact Cliff and Kari Powell at
karipowell@hotmail.com or Maurice and Krista Peterson
krista_peterson@ymail.com.
All Adult SMBS Directors and/or Teachers are asked to meet with Tim Roberts on Sunday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. in Crosswalk 103 to review changes for the 2010-2011 year, and to learn about the new audio visual equipment that is now in your rooms.
Looking for a Sunday Morning Bible Study? Try the “SMBS Class Finder,” an interactive internet tool. Go to
www.smbsfinder.org and discover a series of SMBS choices tailored for you.
Adult Impact | 903-525-1186
Boomer Bash
Saturday, September 25 at the Brookshire’s Recreation Center, with Outback catering and concert by “Branded.” Tickets $10. Contact the Adult Impact Ministry at 903-525-1186 or
adultimpact@mail.gabc.org for more information.
“Hope, Help, A Hand to Hold: An Alzheimer’s Care Conference.”
Friday, September 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., CrossWalk Conference Center, offered by the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County. The conference features key note speakers and break-out sessions for family and professional caregivers (professional education credits for many disciplines). For more info and registration details call 903- 509-8323 or visit
www.alzalliance.org.
Broadcast | 903-525-1106
Children | 903-525-1122
Mom's Luncheon, for Mom’s of Children Birth-5th Grade, Thursday, September 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Crosswalk Room C. Cost is $5. Childcare is provided. Reservations required by August 29. Tickets available online.
Leadership – We can do it WITH you! 10 New Children’s SMBS Classes starting this fall. Are you interested in serving or serving with a friend? Lots of new options contact Lanette James at
lanettej@mail.gabc.org.
Cub Scout Pack 370, which meets at GABC, is looking for some new recruits in grades 1-5. Information and sign-up in the foyer today or contact John English, Pack Master at gjeng@tyler.net or 903-571-6302.
Mother’s Day Out Now Registering
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month beginning September 2. Birth through 4 year old. Register in person in the Children’s Ministry Office or call 903-525-1122 with questions. Hurry, spaces are filling up fast!!!
“Growing Kids God’s Way” Parenting Class, Wednesday, September 1—November 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. For information contact Jon and Kitty Groth at grothfamily@suddenlink.net or register
online.
Our Next Parent Commitment Service is Sunday, September 19, in the 9:45 a.m. Celebration Worship only. Deadline to sign up, August 25. Please call Linda at 903-525-1122
Children’s SMBS Promotion is today, Sunday, August 29.
CHILDREN'S FALL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
- Fusion Fall Retreat for 3rd-5th Grades, October 22-24 at Pineywoods Baptist Encampment, cost is $135. Register at the Children’s Atrium Welcome Desk or online.
- Kidz Praise Kick-Off, Wednesday, September 1
- Awana/Grapple Kick-Off, Sunday, September 12. Registration cards at the Children’s Welcome Desk.
- Sunday Night Ministries Sundae Kick-Off and Sign-up. September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Join us for sundaes and find out more about Cubbies (3-4yr.), Awana (K-2nd grade) and Grapple 3rd – 5th grade). Register at the Children’s Atrium Welcome Desk.
College | 903-525-1123
Bible study will resume August 31.
Crosswalk Worship, August 29, 9:45 a.m., come sit with us and then we will walk over to Flashpoint together at 11:15 a.m.
Forerunners | 903-525-1165
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, led by Dr. Darryle Dunks, meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Galilee Room.
GABC South Campus | 903-839-7232
You can now hear Pastor David Dykes at South Campus each Sunday via live feed from the Main Campus. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. WEBS will also be shown via live feed on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Come visit South Campus and save a trip to town!
Want to know more about South Campus? Check out our Website at
www.southcampusgabc.org
GraceWorks | 903-533-1817
GraceWorks provides confidential, short-term counseling for adults, teens, couples, and families. For an appointment, call GraceWorks at 903-533-1817.
Celebrate Recovery
Monday at the One-Ten Student Center from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Monday at the One-Ten Student Center from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Special Testimony from Holli tomorrow evening. All are welcome! For information call 903-533-1817 or email
help@celebraterecoverygabc.com.
Untangling Relationships
Introductory study in the GraceWorks series, “Codependency Journey for Women.” A Christ-centered study designed to help you identify the roots and effects of codependency in your life and to aid you in gaining proper self-worth through Jesus Christ. Starts September 8 at 6:30 p.m. in LH 350. Books available in the bookstore.
REGISTER
Abortion Recovery Bible Study - C.A.R.E. (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery of East Texas) will start abortion recovery Bible studies in September. Contact Women’s Ministry at 903-525-1141 or GraceWorks at 903-533-1817 for the men’s study. All calls are completely confidential.
What Makes a Woman Feel Loved - A practical study providing tools for increasing harmony and intimacy in your marriage. Starts September 12, 5:30 p.m., LH 350. Register online at www.gabc.org. Books available in the bookstore
What Makes a Man feel Loved - This study provides useful material for nurturing your marriage. Starts September 12 at 5:30 p.m. LH354. Register online at www.gabc.org Books available in the bookstore.
Nearly/Newly Wed Class - helps couples understand God’s plan for marriage and grow through planning for the months before and after the wedding ceremony. For engaged couples or those married less than 2 years. Starts Sunday Morning, September 19 at 9:45 a.m. in LH 371. Register online at www.gabc.org
Happily “Even” After - A success seminar for second marriages. Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. starting September 19 in AEB 209. Register online at www.gabc.org
Missions | 903-525-1112
Prayer | 903-5 WE CARE (903-593-2273)
Upper Room Prayer Ministry
We have moved to our prayer center! To find out how you can participate in our prayer ministry and use the prayer center, call 903-525-1165. If you need prayer, email
prayer@mail.gabc.org or call 903-5-WE-CARE.
Wanted: A few good prayer team members for the Upper Room Prayer Ministry. Contact Jennifer at 903-525-1165 or
jend@mail.gabc.org.
Recreation | 903-525-1116
Men’s Flag Football “Underdog V”
Registration begins August 2; deadline September 13. 18+ Men ONLY. $270/team. Season September 19—October 31 Sundays 1:00 p.m.
www.gabcrecreation.org.
Fall Volleyball Leagues, September 20-November 8. Cost $150/team. Recreation-Mondays age 16 up; Power - Tuesdays age 18 up. Download form at
www.recreation.org or sign up at the FLC
Single Adults | 903-525-1123
WIRED SINGLES (AGES 18-34)
- WIRED has MOVED! WIRED to the 9:45 Bible Study hour in Room 103 of the Crosswalk Conference Center! After WIRED we will go upstairs to the NEW Crosswalk Worship Service. If you’re a young, single adult come see what all the excitement is about!
- TONIGHT, August 29, WIRED is tailgating at the ROC! Trying to get connected with other young single adults? Join us at GABC’s Recreation Center on South Broadway for BBQ and Root Beer Floats. Oh, and it’s FREE!
- Sign up today for SYNC! SYNC encourages young single adults to develop a deeper relationship with God and meaningful, lasting friendships with each other through intentional small group discussion. Begins September 5! Sign up in WIRED!
- WIRED for SERVICE! Join us this Tuesday at Good Sam as we serve our community. We will meet at 5:15 at Good Sam and then go to dinner when we are done serving.
- September 5 – Join WIRED as we introduce and hear from our new teacher and his family!
REAL LIFE SINGLES (AGES 35+)
- Reality Bible Study TONIGHT, August 29, 5:30 p.m., AEB 103, Gary Lesniewski, General Manager of KVNE Christian Radio,teaches "Key Questions Jesus Asked." Bring your favorite "Pot Luck" dish to eat before the study begins!
- Divorce Care Classes begin Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 p.m. for Women, AEB 210; for Men, 6:30 p.m. AEB 209. Registration $10. Call the Singles Office to register (903-525-1123).
- Divorce Care for Children (DC4K) begins Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 p.m. in AEB 212, for children 1st-5th Grade. Registration $10. Call the Singles Office to register (903-525-1123)
- Single Parents and Kids Fun Day at Splash Kingdom, Saturday, September 4, 11:00 a.m. leaving from the church. $15 per person. Please call Sherry Hatcher, 903-525-1123 to register by August 30.
- Life Lessons 101 – NEW! Starting Wednesday, September 1, 6:30 p.m., in the AEB– Real Life is beginning a new format of Bible Studies! There are several classes for you to choose from, which will be repeated monthly until December – so don’t worry about missing a topic or teacher that you really want to hear.
Stephen Ministry | 903-525-1165
Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers are available now! Call 903-525-1165.
Students | 903-525-1190 WWW.ONE-TEN.ORG
Today is Promotion Sunday and students will go to their new SMYBS grade levels!
110 Back to School Bash is this afternoon at the GABC Lake Property from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for all incoming 6th-12th grade students. Parents welcome. Don’t miss out on the wakeboarding, tubing, swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, food and games!
Fall Wednesday nights begin September 8 at One-Ten Student Center for Middle and High School Students. From 6:30-8:00 p.m. Middle School LIVE meets in Studio 3 and High School in the Big Room.
Sunday night Discipleship and Choir begins September 12 for Middle and High School students: HS Praise Alive Choir meets from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the choir room with High School DIG from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Student Center. Middle School DIG meets from 5:00-7:00 in Studio 3 at the Student Center followed by MS Elevate Choir from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Orchestra room.
Women | 903-525-1141
H.E.A.R.T. “Help End Abusive Relationship Tendencies”
Support group for women who are in or have been in emotionally, verbally or physically abusive relationships. Contact Melissa at 903-521-5581 for more information.-CWJC needs teacher aide volunteers for the fall semester. Volunteers work 2.5 hrs, one time a week for 8 weeks. Call 903-592-4693 or
sandya@gcc.org for questions or to volunteer.
Registration Forms in Foyer today for Fall Womenary Classes, “The Kingdom of God and His Covenants.” Details available at
www.womenary.com. Classes begin Tuesday evenings, September 14, and Wednesday mornings, September 15 at Lane’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Caring Hands sewing ministry begin their fall session Thursday, September 2, in the FLC Craft Room, 9:00-11:30. They’d love to have you join them!
Morning Workshop: Skills for Leading Small Groups, Tuesday, September 7, 9:30-11:45 a.m. Lighthouse 3rd floor. RSVP by September 1 (including childcare needs) to Mavita at 903-525-1141 or
women@mail.gabc.org.
Healing from Abortion, For those struggling with emotional pain from an abortion. Contact the Women’s Ministry (903-525-1141) to register for Surrendering the Secret, an abortion recovery bible study. All calls and inquiries are completely confidential.
Thursday Lunch Connection Meets Thursday, September 2, featuring “Bad Girls of the Bible” Join us at the Potpourri House. Serving line opens 11:30. Teaching is from 12:15-12:45. Buffet and drink, $10.
Worship | 903-525-1114
Kidz Praise Fall Kick-off, Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 p.m.
Register online, or at our table in the foyer. Kidz Praise is for children ages 3 (as of Sept. 1) through 5th Grade.
Kidz Praise Volunteers Needed! Contact Leigh Gomillion (525-1147;
leighg@mail.gabc.org)or Angie Smith (525-1146;
angies@mail.gabc.org)