February 28, 2016 Grace Community Church of Willow Street “Twas

Grace Community Church of Willow Street
February 28, 2016
“Twas Blind But Now I See”
But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me,
Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human
concerns.” Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever
wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
- Mark 8:33-34
SERVICE ORDER
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Mike Sigman
SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE
4th & 5th graders are dismissed to their classes
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Pastor Mike Sigman
SCRIPTURE Mark 8:27-38
8:00 Dusty Axe
9:15 Bonnie Gantz
11:00 Andrew Potts
SERMON
John Baker
CLOSING SONG
BENEDICTION
Pastor Mike Sigman
THIS WEEK
WORSHIP
SUNDAY
11:00 am - Boundaries with Kids Class
4:00 pm - On-line Membership
Orientation
MONDAY
6:00 pm - Impact Youth Leaders
7:00 pm - GROW: Women’s Study
7:00 pm - Pursuit of Holiness Study
TUESDAY
9:30 am - GROW: Women’s Study
6:30 pm - Marriage Mentor Training
7:30 pm - 3:16’s Bible Study
8:00 pm - GCC 18:30 Young Adults
WEDNESDAY
6:00 am - Knights of the 21st Century
6:30 pm - Impact Youth Group at New
Danville
THURSDAY
7:00 pm - Knights of the 21st Century
7:00 pm - Worship Team Practice
ROAD TO RESURRECTION
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PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND WORSHIP
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Saturday, March 19, 6:00 pmContemporary worship
• Sunday, March 20, 8:00 amTraditional worship
• Sunday, March 20, 9:15 am and
11:00 am - Contemporary worship
Join us for joy-filled worship and a
message that follows Jesus from the drama
of driving out the greedy money changers
to commending the faith and generosity
of a poor widow.
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION
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CHILDREN AT GCC
WELCOME & INSTRUCTIONS
Nursery and Children’s classes are offered
during the 9:15 am & 11:00 am services.
• Preschool - Grade 3 go to their classes
at the beginning of the services for
Kids Praise.
• Grade 4 - 5 enter the worship service
and are dismissed after the Songs of
Worship & Praise.
• Parents of nursery age children sign
in outside the nursery door in the
lobby.
www.gccws.net
@gccws_gram
/gccws
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$ THERE IS A COST FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, March 19, 10am - 12 noon
- A family Easter event
Thursday, March 24, 11:00 amCommunion and traditional worship
at GCC’s Millersville Campus
Thursday, March 24, 7:00 pmCommunion and contemporary
worship at GCC’s Willow Street
Campus
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
• Friday, March 25, 7:00 pm
Focus on the cross of Jesus through music,
art and God’s Word.
EASTER WEEKEND WORSHIP
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Saturday, March 25, 6:00 pmContemporary worship
• Sunday, March 26, 8:00 amTraditional worship
• Sunday, March 26, 9:15 am and
11:00 am - Contemporary worship
Lift your voices and hands in celebration
of the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Invite
your friends and family.
GIVE
SERVE
YOUTH BENEFIT AUCTION ITEMS
KENTUCKY MISSION TRIP R
Please consider donating gently-used or
new items to our annual Youth Auction
on April 22. Bring your donated goods to
GCC from April 1-17. We will have live
& silent auctions, plus a donation table to
raise money for Impact students to attend
the Momentum Youth Conference. Some
donation ideas are:
• Gift certificates/cards/baskets
• Antiques/collectibles
• Sports memorabilia
• Framed artwork
• Vacation home stays
• Small electronics
• Like-new small furniture
• Home decorations
Our Kentucky Mission Trip is June
18 - 25. 10-12 youths and 8-10 adults
are needed to lead a VBS and perform
various construction projects. Carpenters
& contractors are needed. Sign up for
more information in the lobby or online.
The cost is $300/person.
CONNECT
EASTER EVENT VOLUNTEERS R
Saturday, March 19 - 10:00 am to 12:00
pm. Volunteers are still needed for a few
positions. Please contact Patty Deiter
at patty@gccws.net. Needed: Artificial
foliage/plants and colorful, Middle
Eastern-style blankets, mats or fabric.
Clearly mark items with your name.
NEW SMALL GROUP
Carl & Eileen Boyle are forming a new
small group to discuss Sunday sermons,
pray, and fellowship. The group will
meet Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, at their
home at 8 Village Square, Willow Street.
Contact Carl & Eileen at 464-5652 for
more info. For other GCC small groups,
please contact Rob & Donna Trubinao at
291-5803 or rwtnotes@gmail.com.
SERVE
GROW
ONE-DAY TELL ME MORE CLASS
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Sunday, March 6, 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Led
by Pastor Mike Sigman, this class will
introduce you to the life, ministry, beliefs,
and values of GCC. This one-day class,
plus a visit from a GCC pastor, will meet
church membership requirements. Sign
up in the lobby or online.
RELIEF BUS OPPORTUNITY
READY FOR MEMBERSHIP?
Join Fran Gruver for the RELIEF BUS
outreach to the homeless. The team will
stay at the mission base & go into NYC
daily to provide food, hygiene essentials
& resources. Dates: April 21-16. Contact
Rob Barley at 371-5171 or robb@
starrockfarms.com.
Maybe you attended the membership
classes but did not join, or you were a
member of another EC Church. Please
contact Pastor Mike Sigman if you would
like to be received as a member on New
Member Sunday, April 3.
THE OFFERING
Three offering boxes are by the
auditorium exit doors for your tithes and
offerings. Online giving is also available
for one time gifts or scheduled giving.
Visit www.gccws.net and click on “Online
Giving”. We distribute quarterly and
annual giving statements. Please do not
feel obligated to give if you are visiting.
NEXT WEEK
GCC DETAILS
Grace Community Church of Willow
Street is a congregation of the Evangelical
Congregational Church.
Mailing Address:
212 Peach Bottom Road
Willow Street, PA 17584
Phone:
Website:
717-464-5333
www.gccws.net
Service Times:
8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00 am
Nursery & Children’s Classes
9:15 am & 11:00 am
GCC’s 2015 statistical report is
displayed on the bulletin board near
Pastor Mike’s office.
GIVE
SOLANCO FOOD BANK
“Make Way for the Kids!”
Mark 9:33-37;10:13-16
Pastor Mike Sigman
Genuta Ehran, missionary guest from Romania,
will share the need for ministry to orphans.
The March needs are non-perishable food
items such as:
• Broth
• Saltines
• Mashed potato pouches
• Single-serve juice boxes
CONTACT US
PASTORS
Mike Sigman, Lead Pastor
Jim Heckman, Congregational Care & Counseling Pastor
David Julian, Worship Pastor
Addison Roberts, Student & Community Ministries Pastor
mike@gccws.net
jim@gccws.net
david@gccws.net
addison@gccws.net
TEACHING & VISITATION PASTORS
Wil Martin
wil@gccws.net
John Tornfelt
john@gccws.net
AFTER HOUR Pastoral Care Emergencies
Call 464-5333
Select option 4 & remain on the line until you are connected to the on-call pastor.
MINISTRY STAFF
Brandi Wenger, Church Administrator
Patty Deiter, Children’s Ministry Director
Jordan Kreider, Technical Arts Director
Ken Meck, Ministry Council Chairman
John Baker, Lead Deacon
brandi@gccws.net
patty@gccws.net
jordan@gccws.net
meckfarm@epix.net
bakerfam2114@comcast.net
GCC
February 28, 2016
PRAISE
Bill Koller wants to say thank you to all who prayed for him during his recent surgery. Father God has
answered those prayers!
MY BROTHERS KEEPER MINISTRIES
My Brother’s Keeper Ministries is hosting a picnic on Friday, March 4, at 6:30 pm to
update and celebrate their ministry to Romania! Ms. Genuta Erhan will share how
God is working in her country. Location & registration information is posted on the
bulletin board near Pastor Mike’s office and online (http://www.gccws.net/churchlife/outreach/) on the “Romania” tab at the bottom of our webpage.
DECISION AMERICA
Franklin Graham, through a project called Decision America, is speaking in each state
during this election year . He speaks on the step area of the capitol building, urging
people to repent, pray, for our nation, stand up for The Word in public arenas, etc.
Decision America has a Facebook page, a website (https://decisionamericatour.com/
tour/pennsylvania/) and is sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
PRAYER
Pray for Rachel Kumher, an LBC student from GCC who will be in Macedonia from
March 3-13 to minster to Syrian refugees.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE IMMEDIATE NEEDS
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Don Siglin Jr., son of Don and Faye Siglin, and Kurt Johnson, son of Betty Lou
Johnson, are in ICU at LGH for serious health complications.
Jerry Mallinson is at Lancaster Rehab hospital recovering from recent surgery.
Bev Musser and Fran Gruver are recovering from surgery this past week.
David Julian and Jeni Heckman are recovering at home from hospitalizations this
week.
Paul Obetz & Ruth Overpeck are under hospice care.
DAILY READING LIST
February 28
February 29
March 1
March 2
Psalms 30-32
Numbers 11-13
Numbers 14-15
Numbers 16-18
March 3
March 4
March 5
March 6
Numbers 19-21
Numbers 22-24
Numbers 25-27
Psalms 33-35
John Baker
February 28, 2016
“Twas Blind But Now I See”
Mark 8:27-38
Notes:
John Baker has applied for a pastoral license through the Evangelical Congregational
Church. This Sunday’s sermon is one step in this licensing process.
Sign up for CD or DVD copies of today’s sermon, or full service, at the sound booth.
The sermon audio is also online at www.gccws.net.