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Grace Church

Walking with Jesus #2 - Choosing His Team
Our summer series, Walking with Jesus, uses a chronological approach to look at the life and ministry of our Lord. This series will provide a deeper knowledge of the life of Jesus, a greater devotion to Him, and a life-long commitment to His mission for your life.
Locations & Times
Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Our summer series is called Walking with Jesus. We are looking at the life and ministry of the Lord using a chronological approach.
Last week's message focused on the relocation of Jesus from Nazareth to Capernaum, which became the home base of His ministry.
Last week's message focused on the relocation of Jesus from Nazareth to Capernaum, which became the home base of His ministry.
Picking Teams
We're all familiar in one way or another of being selected or chosen for a team.
Have you ever been chosen first or last? What were your feelings and thoughts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0He2Ubm6sWe are doing a Harmony Study using The Harmony of the Gospels by Robert Thomas and Stanley Gundry.
A Harmony brings strategic order to the Gospels and allows us to consolidate all the data of a particular story or sequence of events in one place.
A Harmony Study is a refreshing approach to the life of Jesus and the foundation of the Christian faith.
A Harmony brings strategic order to the Gospels and allows us to consolidate all the data of a particular story or sequence of events in one place.
A Harmony Study is a refreshing approach to the life of Jesus and the foundation of the Christian faith.
This morning we are looking at Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:16-20.
These passages both deal with the same event and are very similar with just a few additional details.
Our Bible text begins phase three referred to as the Ministry Training Period (6-9 months in length).
Jesus had previously spent 18-21 months with His initial followers in the Relational Foundation Period.
These passages both deal with the same event and are very similar with just a few additional details.
Our Bible text begins phase three referred to as the Ministry Training Period (6-9 months in length).
Jesus had previously spent 18-21 months with His initial followers in the Relational Foundation Period.
Lesson #1 - Jesus ESTABLISHED purposeful relationships.
John 1:35-51
(From last year's series)
John 1:35-51
(From last year's series)
Lesson #2 - Jesus INVESTED time getting to know the area where He would minister.
Matthew 4:18a
Matthew 4:18a
Lesson #3 - Jesus LOOKED for people who understood commitment and responsibility.
Matthew 4:18b
Matthew 4:18b
Lesson #4 - Jesus MODELED to them that one's identity, priorities, and comfort zone must change.
Matthew 4:18c-19a, 20
Matthew 4:18c-19a, 20
Lesson #5 - Jesus CHALLENGED people to join Him on a God-sized mission.
Matthew 4:19b
Matthew 4:19b
Lesson #6 - Jesus EQUIPPED people to do what they could not do.
Mark 1:17
Mark 1:17
Lesson #7 - Jesus REPEATED the process with others.
Matthew 4:21-22
Matthew 4:21-22
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The Harmony Bible Reading Plan - Resources and Blogs
Our Bible Reading Plan for 2026 is a study of the life and ministry of Christ using the harmony of the gospels. The printed booklet, ready for pick up on Sunday, lists all the passages to be studied for the week along with 4 questions you can answer in your personal study or with your H.O.M.E. Group.
https://gc3.org/bible-reading-planAugust/September Grace U Classes
Upcoming Classes: Love to Pray - Developing the Skills of Prayer This class is perfect for those who want to grow in the discipline of prayer. Lisa Sterkenburg will be teaching this class on Sundays from Noon-1:00 pm beginning August 2nd. The book is available online or in CJ's coffee shop ($7). Apologetics - Learn how to effectively share the truth and answers to life's big questions Want to learn how to give a reason or defense for your faith in this skeptical & argumentative world? Apologetics will help you with that and more! The class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm beginning August 5th with Ryan Hickey. The book is available online or in CJ's coffee shop ($13). Creative Outreach Strategies - Learning to reach your sphere of influence for Christ We spent the month of June learning about how to share the Gospel (Good News) with the people around us. You can dig deeper and continue to grow in this area with Creative Outreach Strategies. This class will meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm beginning August 2nd. Class dates are: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and September 20, 27. The book is available for purchase in CJ's coffee shop ($5).
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/grace_uBaptism Service
Have you recently begun a relationship with Christ and have a desire to be baptized as a public profession of your faith? Or maybe you've been a Christian a while but have never taken the step of being baptized? Whatever the case, we invite you to consider taking part in our Grace Church Baptism Service on August 9th after the morning service (Noon) at Ryan & Tracy Hickey's pool in Vermontville. Contact Pastor Don if you have questions (don@gc3.org). You can learn more and fill out a Baptism Application at the link below.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/baptismBirthdays and Anniversaries we're celebrating this week:
Sunday, July 12th - Gary Nelson, Chessa Joppie, Bernie & Ruth Hickey
Monday, July 13th - Joe Mater, William Orton
Tuesday, July 14th - Graham Dykhouse
Wednesday, July 15th - Amy Rose, Stacy Schilz
Thursday, July 16th - Lena Kuestner
Friday, July 17th - Avianna Robinson, Claude & Sherry Snider, Matt & Donita Firman
Saturday, July 18th - Kaylee Payne, Doug & Donita Murphy
Monday, July 13th - Joe Mater, William Orton
Tuesday, July 14th - Graham Dykhouse
Wednesday, July 15th - Amy Rose, Stacy Schilz
Thursday, July 16th - Lena Kuestner
Friday, July 17th - Avianna Robinson, Claude & Sherry Snider, Matt & Donita Firman
Saturday, July 18th - Kaylee Payne, Doug & Donita Murphy