Pastor Paul's Paragraphs

     The Holy Scriptures are filled with reflective words and thoughts. Consider Philippians 3:12, "Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me." Notice that we are not here to work for God because we have chosen to do so, but because God has taken hold of us. Every Christian is called. Your life is in the grip of God. God's hand is upon you for a purpose. Christ affirmed this fact with His words recorded in John 5:30, "I can of Mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent Me." The New Testament is filled with similar emphasis. Jude 1:1, " Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:"

      I love to study the life of Moses. Exodus 3 and 4 record some of the detail of God's call upon his life. In the midst of this call, Moses would respond with fear, doubt and excuse. He would doubt his ability to stand in the presence of Pharaoh, he would doubt the power of God, he would doubt his own ability to speak, and finally he would question his own willingness to walk by faith. God met Moses in the midst of each fear, excuse and doubt. God placed His call upon Moses and it was the responsibility and privilege of Moses to take hold of that call and walk with God.

      Think and ponder with me for a little while, sit back and close your eyes and consider, "God has taken hold of me. Just like the Apostle Paul or the leader Moses, God has placed His call upon me. He desires to use me." Am I listening to His voice? Am I resisting His call like Moses did? Will I yield to His call and be used of Him? "….Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me."

     Love in Christ,

      Pastor Paul

Round-up Sunday

September 19, 2010
Blue Jeans, Boots
& BBQ
Special Music

Join us for a special time as we Round-Up everyone after the summer!

• Forgiven Gospel Quartet will perform at 10:30 AM.
• Everyone is welcome to join us for lunch in the gym.
• Casual Dress
• 9:15 AM Sunday School
• Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with all the fixin’s
• A-F bring a dessert to share
• G-Z bring a salad to share. (Make sure your dish is enough to serve 10 people.)

Ladies Of Grace

Saturday, September 4

"How is Your Garden?"

Join us for a time of fellowship in the sun. Plan to meet at the Radobenko home at 9:30 AM. Bring something that grows in a pot to exchange and a snack to share.

Invite a special friend!

Address: 1460 Crest Ct., YC 95993
Phone: 530-751-9339

Mandatory Volunteer Training

Saturday, September 11
Continental Breakfast - 8:30 AM
Training - 9:00 AM

Mandatory attendance for all current and prospective volunteers of GBC, GCA and Preschool. If you are not able to make this training there will be a make-up training on Tuesday, September 14, at 7 PM in the church auditorium.

September Events

Church & School Announcments

• Our Youth Group Wednesday Night Program Kick-Off is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 at 6:45 PM. We will be working with the Word of Life program. All teens in Seventh Grade thru High School are welcome. If you would like more information about this program, please see Jason Tamura.
  
  
• The Majesty of God - Join us for a Special Evening Piano Concert with Lori Rohleder on Sunday, September 26 at 6 PM. Lori will perform a music medley of favorite hymns, contemporary music and a duet with Dawn Duckett.

Ladies Retreat at Lassen Pines - October 15 - 17

Come get away from your daily routine and treat yourself to a special weekend of fun, fellowship, delicious meals, enriching talks and spiritual refreshment.

Cost is $110 if paid by 10/1 - $125 if paid after 10/1

$40 for Saturday Only

Watch for more details in the Sunday bulletin.

Harvest Festival

GBC/GCA & Preschool 2010 Harvest Festival is Coming!

Volunteers and donations are needed! See upcoming Sunday bulletins or contact Lori Rohleder for more details.
Pie Bake-off entry forms are available in the church office.

*Games *Costume Contest *Hayride *Bounce House *Petting Zoo *Safe Child Kits *Hot Dogs & Nachos *Pie Bake-Off    (pre-registration required)

October Events

Church & School Announcements

• Annually on the first Sunday in October, LIFE CHAIN invites the churches in each city and town across America to stand on a designated local sidewalk and pray for one hour while holding one of the approved pro-life signs. The pro-life activity gives you an opportunity to show your support for life to the community while spending time in prayer and meditation on God’s Word. If you are interested in participating, please see Russell Rohleder for more information.
  
  
• Our Quarterly Church Administrative Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 24th. Reports will be available in the church foyer on Sunday, October 17, following the morning service.

Children's Ministry Opportunity

We give thanks to the Lord for the opportunity to minister to children in our church, school and community. The church is in need of a leader to run the Children’s Wednesday Night Program. If you have a desire to work with children and are interested in helping on Wednesday nights, please see Pastor Paul as soon as possible. You may call the church office or send Pastor Paul an email at pbenko@syix.com.