July 2015 Glorify God Through Prayer "....and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16 A WORD FROM PASTOR STEVE – Honor Day America took place in Washington DC on July 4, 1970. The excerpt from Billy Graham’s message is as pertinent today as it was 45 years ago. More than 400,000 people attended, while millions watched on television or heard it on the radio in 123 other countries. Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Jack Benny, Glen Campbell, The New Christy Minstrels and Teresa Graves were among those who performed that day. According to liner notes on an album produced after the event, Honor America Day was denounced by the extreme right and the extreme left, but was supported by ordinary Americans, “rich and poor, black and white, Republicans and Democrats, Christians and Jews.” The idea reportedly stemmed from a telephone conversation between Billy Graham and Hobart Lewis, editor-in-chief of the Reader’s Digest, with hotel executive J. Willard Marriott later taking over the bulk of organizational work. Organizers hoped the event would provide an “antidote for the poisons of defeatism, cynicism, and disillusionment that boil[ed] from the wells of America’s unsolved problems.” One commentator noted that Dr. Graham’s message was a “moving, articulate plea for unity, faith and courage amid the strife of the ’70s.” The following is part of Billy Graham’s message: “Pericles built a civilization upon culture and it failed. Caesar built a civilization upon power and it failed. Our forefathers founded the United States upon faith in God, and our country will survive only as it honors God. Our nation was built on a foundation of moral law, in which a person’s rights were also balanced by a person’s responsibilities. Why should I, as a citizen of heaven and a Christian minister, join in honoring any secular state? The Bible says, ‘Honor the nation.’ As a Christian or a Jew, or as an atheist, we have a responsibility to an America that has always stood for liberty, protection and opportunity. There are many reasons why we honor America today. America has opened her heart and her doors to the distressed and persecuted of the world. America has been the most generous nation in history. We have shared our wealth and our faith with a world in need. America has never hidden her problems and faults. With our freedom of the press and open communication system we do not sweep our sins under the rug. America defends the right of her citizens to dissent. Dissent is the hallmark of our priceless freedoms. But when dissent takes violent forms it becomes anarchy. We may be a vastly different people today than we were two hundred years ago. Our society is far more complex, more pluralistic. But of this we can be sure. God has not changed and His laws have not changed. He is still a God of love and mercy. But He is also a God of righteousness and judgment. Any individual or nation, which ignores His moral and spiritual laws, will ultimately face His judgment.”
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Glorify God Through Prayer "....and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16
A WORD FROM PASTOR STEVE –
Honor Day America took place in Washington DC on July 4,
1970. The excerpt from Billy Graham’s message is as
pertinent today as it was 45 years ago.
More than 400,000 people attended, while millions watched
on television or heard it on the radio in 123 other countries.
Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Jack Benny, Glen Campbell, The
New Christy Minstrels and Teresa Graves were among those
who performed that day.
According to liner notes on an album produced after the event,
Honor America Day was denounced by the extreme right and
the extreme left, but was supported by ordinary Americans,
“rich and poor, black and white, Republicans and Democrats,
Christians and Jews.”
The idea reportedly stemmed from a telephone conversation
between Billy Graham and Hobart Lewis, editor-in-chief of
the Reader’s Digest, with hotel executive J. Willard Marriott
later taking over the bulk of organizational work.
Organizers hoped the event would provide an “antidote for the
poisons of defeatism, cynicism, and disillusionment that
boil[ed] from the wells of America’s unsolved problems.”
One commentator noted that Dr. Graham’s message was a
“moving, articulate plea for unity, faith and courage amid the
strife of the ’70s.”
The following is part of Billy Graham’s message:
“Pericles built a civilization upon culture and it failed. Caesar
built a civilization upon power and it failed. Our forefathers
founded the United States upon faith in God, and our country
will survive only as it honors God.
Our nation was built on a foundation of moral law, in which a
person’s rights were also balanced by a person’s
responsibilities. Why should I, as a citizen of heaven and a
Christian minister, join in honoring any secular state?
The Bible says, ‘Honor the nation.’ As a Christian or a Jew,
or as an atheist, we have a responsibility to an America that
has always stood for liberty, protection and opportunity.
There are many reasons why we honor America today.
America has opened her heart and her doors to the distressed
and persecuted of the world. America has been the most
generous nation in history. We have shared our wealth and
our faith with a world in need.
America has never hidden her problems and faults. With our
freedom of the press and open communication system we do
not sweep our sins under the rug. America defends the right
of her citizens to dissent. Dissent is the hallmark of our
priceless freedoms. But when dissent takes violent forms it
becomes anarchy.
We may be a vastly different people today than we were two
hundred years ago. Our society is far more complex, more
pluralistic. But of this we can be sure. God has not changed
and His laws have not changed.
He is still a God of love and mercy. But He is also a God of
righteousness and judgment. Any individual or nation, which
ignores His moral and spiritual laws, will ultimately face His
SECULAR: Charlotte Bronte - " If we would build on a sure
foundation in friendship, we must love our friends for their
sake rather than our own."
BIBLICAL: James 4:17 - "Anyone, then, who knows the
good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."
Mix them together and we can conclude that it's time to help
an old friend out or make a new one by doing something for
them. Then give God the Glory and be blessed forever more.
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Daily Pray for Families listed in the Church Directory
See the Monthly Calendar for the schedule to pray for families
on one page every day of the month. If you need a directory
or would like the directory emailed to you (pdf), put a note in
the Marchant mailbox or email the church address.
Family Vacations during the Summer for Safety and Health
All the Services / Activities during July
Our Pastors and their family
Our Deacons
Christian Education Staff
All who serve at GBC
Our Shut-ins
Our Visitors and New Members
Families of GBC
Our Missionaries
How YOU can serve God at GBC
How YOU can serve God in your Community / Family
REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS Pray for our shut-ins, send a card, make a phone call, pay a
visit (call first), make a meal and deliver it or stay and eat with
them, pick up groceries / medicines. Addresses and phone
numbers are in the directory.
Wilma Davidson Leona Mauck
Carol Sarver Julie Lindsey
Gerry Kline Nina Johnson
Earl and June Kingan Russ and Julie Hearton
Gerry Gladfelter
Keep watching the Monthly Newsletter and Bulletin
for future information regarding Against the Flow
activities, teachings, and pictures. Pastor Jon is busy
meeting with current youth leaders and connecting with
our youth in planning motivating teaching and great
activities.
GUEST SPEAKERS DURING JULY
Sunday, July 5
Pastor Jon will be speaking during both morning services –
8:15 and 10:45
Sunday, July 12
Dr. Dave Arnold, World Evangelism Outreach in Africa, will
be sharing during both morning services – 8:15 and 10:45
Maria and Kevin Noyes, our missionaries with
DiscipleMakers, will be sharing a ministry update.
Ice Cream Social with Penn State Creamery Ice Cream
By Maria and Kevin in appreciation of GBC
Sunday, July 19
Pastor Jon will be speaking during both morning services –
8:15 and 10:45
Hi, this is Joni Eareckson Tada and while
wheeling to my cabin at Family Retreat, I
felt a terrible electric shock. I looked down and everything appeared normal. But much later, I saw that my jeans were stained with blood – one of my fingers was bleeding from under the nail bed. I had seriously damaged it, but didn’t know how. That’s when I remembered the electric shock. Apparently, my finger had gotten crunched in the wheel of my chair. It’s frightening when we hurt ourselves and don’t even know it. But we do the same thing in the body of Christ. We damage parts of Christ’s body, fellow believers, and we don’t know when we’re doing it. Listen, friend, the body of Christ is precious. Let’s not damage it. Please let’s not harm it. Treat it carefully. Take it from me… Joni… the lady with the smashed finger.
ATTENTION
Pulling out of the mall the other day I heard a siren. Looked
all around. Didn’t see anything. I knew I didn’t pull out in
front of someone. I was not speeding. I had the green light.
What is that siren? Duh, then I realized the siren was part of
the song playing on the radio. But it sure did get my attention!
Made me think—what does it take for God to get my
attention? At times He speaks in a still small voice. He softly
and gently gives me direction for what he wants me to do.
Maybe while sitting quietly at His feet or walking through a
garden or watching a sunset or looking for the rainbow after
the storm. Unfortunately, I don’t always listen to that quiet
voice like I should.
At that point to get my attention God has to whack me over the
head! Oh no, it may take more than one “whack” with each
one getting harder. He may have to take something from me
that keeps me from obeying Him. Something that takes too
much of my time, my money, my thoughts.
What about you? What does it take for God to finally get your
attention? He may be saying witness to your neighbor or
coworker, visit the shut-in, take a meal to the person
recovering from an illness or injury, spend more “quiet time”
meditating on God’s Word, pray for and with others,
volunteer to teach or help in a Sunday School class or meet
another need in the church.
How about this one—living your life according to God’s will
so that others may see Christ in you while at work, with
friends, with extended family and oh yeah, at home with your
spouse and kids or for the kids, your parents and siblings.
LOOKING AHEAD TO AUGUST
Good News Day Camp Dedicated to providing a well-rounded program to meet the
spiritual, physical and social needs of boys and girls
“Nehemiah”
August 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For Children ages 6 to 12 (those entering 1st grade through
completing 6th
grade)
$25.00 for the week (Scholarships available)
Transportation available if needed
Bring a bag lunch
Be sure child’s name is on all their belongings
Registration forms are on the table in the back of the sanctuary
Red Lion Street Fair Saturday, August 8
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grace Baptist Church will again be sharing the story of the
"Colored Beads"
Contact Stan Stull to work at the fair for an hour or two or all
day as your time allows
Community Hero Night Honoring Firemen, Police, EMTs
Sponsored by the SaltShakers (Grades 5 - 6)
Wednesday, August 12
6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
Check out the equipment and attend the program to honor our
"local heroes"
Amy and Patrick Fata Sunday, August 16
Leading Worship in Song during a Combined 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
NOTE: There will be no 8:15 a.m. Service This Day
Sunday School will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Full Concert - 6:30 p.m.
Free Will Offering with be taken
Amy & Patrick lead God’s people in His worship with
confidence and conviction using songs that focus man upward
and glorify Christ, whether that be singing as a corporate body
or ministering through solos and testimony. Amy & Patrick
are commissioned songwriters for churches, organizations or
individuals looking to have a special arrangement or original
song written for a specific occasion.
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