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Week of January 4, 2009
 
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Adult Education | 903-525-3249

The Truth Project
Led by David Pierson, Wednesdays, January 14—April 8, 13 weeks. Classes meet in the Lighthouse Room 352 at 6:30 p.m. Call 903-525-3249 for more information.

Men’s Fraternity: Equipping Men to be Leaders
Begins Friday, January 9, at 6:30 a.m. in the 110 Student Center. Led by David Dykes. Register online.

Men’s Fraternity: The Great Adventure
Begins Wednesday, January 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Room 354. Led by Buddy Holland. Register online.
 

Adult Impact | 903-525-1186
“If You Were Mine” Conference.
Learn about all components of adoption and foster care from start to finish. Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost $20 for individual or $30 per family (covers materials and lunch). Childcare available by reservation only by January 15. Contact the Adult Impact Ministry office for more information. Registration available on GABC website 903-525-1186 or adultimpact@mail.gabc.org    

Children | 903-525-1122
Mother's Day Out
Registration for Spring 2009 is underway. Register in person in the new Children's Ministry office in the Lighthouse. Registration Fee: $15 per child. Daily Fee: $18 per day
 
Parent Commitment Sunday, February 8
To register or for information call Linda Cavett 903-525-1122

Mission Trip Liberia/West Africa
May 2-15. Interest Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 11. Construction, Dental, Optometry. For more information lanettej@mail.gabc.org

Family Mission Trip
Assist with VBS with the Indian Tribes June 28-July 2. Interest Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 18. For information lanettej@mail.gabc.org

 
College | 903-525-3256
FlashPoint Sunday Morning Bible Study (SMBS)
11:15 a.m. this morning in Studio 3 in the One-Ten Student Center, come join us for worship and teaching.
  
Forerunners | 903-525-1165
AARP Driver Safety Program
Monday & Tuesday, January 5 & 6, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $10 Please call Randy Vanderstay at 903-752-0240 to register

Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting and Bible Study resumes this week on January 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Galilee Room. Call 903-525-1165 for more information

Forerunner Game Night
This Thursday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the FLC Game Room. Call 903-525-1165 for more information.
 
GraceWorks | 903-533-1817
GraceWorks Ministries is Overflowing with growth opportunities this Spring:
  • GraceWalk for Couples
  • Chill Skills
  • Managing Our Finances God’s Way
  • Crown Financial Ministries
  • Reaching the Heart of your Teen
  • GriefShare
  • Celebrate Recovery
  • The Sexually Confident Wife
  • Life’s Healing Choices
  • GraceWalk for the Codependent Woman
  • Untangling Relationships
  • Post-Abortion Study
  • Approval Addiction
  • The Exchanged Life for Men: Parts 1 & 2
Information at the Welcome Center or call 903-533-1817. All books/workbooks are available in the GABC Bookstore. REGISTER

CELEBRATE RECOVERY’S 4th ANNIVERSARY at GABC!
Help us celebrate in the 110 Student Center this Monday night! Dinner at 6:00, then a special 2-hour Large Group at 7:00 featuring music, speakers and testimonies, including a number of national CR leaders. Childcare available ages 6 months-11 years. Bring a friend! Change a life! For information, call 903-533-1817 or e-mail cr@mail.gabc.org
   
Missions | 903-525-1112
Shoes for Orphans Souls goes to Bulgaria!
Join a team of GABC members distributing shoes in Bulgaria in 2009. There will be an interest meeting Sunday, January 11, 4:00 p.m. in the Bethany Suite. For more information, contact Ken Penney at 903-566-0830.

ATTENTION: All 2009 Mission Trip Leaders!
If you have not been through Team Leader Training, please contact Jason Smith at 903-525-1111 or jasons@mail.gabc.org.
 
Volunteers are always needed for after-school tutoring and mission Bible studies, prison ministry (inside and outside of the prison), teaching English to international students, volunteering at our clothes closet and soup kitchen, and much more. For more information, contact the Missions Ministry, 903-525-1112 or andriah@mail.gabc.org.
 
GABC day at the Bethesda Clinic
Saturday, January 24. Medical and non-medical volunteers needed to assist the working, uninsured of Smith County. Call Carol Smith at 903-593-9461 for more information.

Host families needed!
6 college students and 1 professor will be coming from Quijing, China March 26-May 18. Applications are available in the Welcome Center or call Jennifer for more information 903-581-6253.

 
Pastoral Care | 903-525-1165
Prayer
Call 903-5-WE-CARE (593-2273) for prayer.
 
Recreation | 903-525-1116
Men’s Ski Trip
Wolf Creek, Colorado, February 19-23, Register at the FLC.
 
Single Adults | 903-525-1123
Wired Singles (Ages 18-34)
  • New Sunday evening Sequel groups will officially begin January 11. Sign up today at WIRED Mornings or email us at wiredinfo@mail.gabc.org.
  • Sign up now for Spring Bible Studies at WIRED Mornings. Single Parenting that Works, Ladies and Men’s Bible Studies on Thursday evenings, Wild at Heart on Tuesday, or the book of John.
Real Life Singles (Ages 35+)
  • Reality Bible Study resumes TONIGHT, 5:30 p.m. in the Adult Education Building, Rm. 103. Gary Lesniewski will be teaching.
  • Vision Bible Study resumes Wednesday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m., in AEB Rm. 203, with a message from Tresa Todd.
  • Ladies Night Out, Thursday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. at Little Italy Italian Restaurant on Broadway. Bring a friend with you!
South Campus | 903-839-7232
Stephen Ministry | 903-525-1165
Students | 903-525-1190
Middle School DIG and High School Sunday night resume next Sunday, January 11.

110 IDOL Auditions
Wednesday, January 7 from 5-7 P.M. at One-Ten Student Center.

Middle School and High School Wednesday night resume January 14 with 110 IDOL.

Women | 903-525-1141

Visit www.womenary.com
to register for the winter class on Ecclesiology and Sanctification—the Biblical study of the church and the process of becoming more like Him. This semester’s classes will be held in GABC’s new Lighthouse Facilities. Classes begin Tuesday evening, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4.

Register for Women’s Winter Studies
at the table in the foyer or register on line at www.gabc.org. Tuesday morning Child Care Reservations must be made online or in the new Children’s Building by Sunday, January 4.

A S.K. Prayer Ministry
Join with women on Thursday, January 6, in the Gethsemane Room for a time of intercessory prayer. Contact Margie at 903-581-6275 for more information.

Join other working women at noon on Second Thursday, January 8, at the Potpourri House for a mid-week spiritual pick-me-up! January launches a new series on the Psalms of Ascent based on Beth Moore's recent study. $10 for the buffet and tea. First time guests eat free.

Attention Mothers of Preschoolers!
Registration forms are available at the new Children’s Welcome Desk! Payment due first day of MOPS, January 7.
  
Worship | 903-525-1114
Did you get a guitar for Christmas?
Sign up for Beginner and Intermediate Guitar Classes. Classes are taught by Carol King using Christian music in a group setting. Go to www.guitarmasters.net/gabc for more information and to sign-up. Classes fill up quickly so don’t delay!

Community Gospel Choir forming
Directed by George Faber. Join us for an informational meeting Tuesday evening, February 3, 6:00 p.m. Green Acres Baptist Church Choir Room. Contact Worship Ministry 903-525-1114 or worship@mail.gabc.org.

Kidz Praise Volunteer Training & Work Night
Wednesday, January 7, 5:30-7:00 p.m., The Lighthouse, room 255. Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Leigh Gomillion 903-525-1147; leighg@mail.gabc.org.