We will seek to capture the heart of our community and world with God’s Redemptive Story. 

 

 

 

Series: See, Believe and Live 

Today’s Message: When The Resurrected Life Becomes A Threat 

Scripture: John 11:45-57 

Many of the people who were with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw this happen. But some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. Then the leading priests and Pharisees called the high council together. “What are we going to do?” they asked each other. “This man certainly performs many miraculous signs. If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and our nation.” 

Caiaphas, who was high priest at that time, said, “You don’t know what you’re talking about! You don’t realize that it’s better for you that one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed.” 

He did not say this on his own; as high priest at that time he was led to prophesy that Jesus would die for the entire nation. And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world. 

So from that time on, the Jewish leaders began to plot Jesus’ death. As a result, Jesus stopped his public ministry among the people and left Jerusalem. He went to a place near the wilderness, to the village of Ephraim, and stayed there with his disciples. 

 

Grace News 

Welcome to the New Prospect Band leading worship. We greatly appreciate their willingness to be with us today. Our worship team will be leading next week. 

Wednesday Night Service: The Mexico Team will be sharing a report, video and many praises from their time at the Back 2 Back Children’s Home this week, July 29th. We invite you all to come hear what the Lord did and how you can be involved in the future. We’ll start at 5:30 p.m. with a taco bar, provided by the team. Mission presentation from 6-7 p.m. 

Refreshment On A Hot Day On this Thursday, July 30, we invite all of Grace Church to participate, as able, in our Cold Water Refreshment day for our communities. You are invited to pick up the provided bottled water & tea (and snack bars) to share the love of Christ by giving them out to those who are working outdoors in this heat! How often we all wish we could offer a cold drink! Well, this is your opportunity to do so—let’s get out into Hilton Head and Bluffton all together and make a difference. Wear your Grace Church T-shirts! Supplies will be available here at our campus at 1:30 p.m. on July 30. We ask each delivery vehicle to bring their own cooler and ice. We’ll have ideas about locations for driving by and dropping off, but encourage you to come up with your own ideas, as well. This will be so fun—being the hands and feet of Jesus. “And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42 

Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, August 1st @ 8 a.m. Join us for hot breakfast, testimony & time with other men of Grace. Great way to start your Saturday! 

Children’s Mental Health Workshop “Raising Kids With Growing Minds” will be held Saturday, September 19 from 9-12. Workshop led by local licensed Counselor, Joe Kwiatkowski. See our website for more details and to reserve your seat. 

Women’s Conference is October 9—10. Our theme is “Waves of Grace”. Our own, Linda Reppert, will be bringing life-enhancing application to the Word of God through humor, transparency and practicality. Don’t miss this chance for deeper friendships and new friends. More “Waves of Grace” in your home is always a good thing. Save the date! 

Meal Ministry Love to cook and help those in need? Our meal ministry needs you. Call the Church Office for more details. 

Kairos Prison Ministry Nope, no cookies needed just yet! But the next Kairos Prison Ministry weekend is September 17-20. Men, prayerfully consider if our Lord is calling you into this unique service! The first training session will be Saturday morning, August 15. Another option to consider if you’re interested, is to attend the closing ceremony at Ridgeland Correctional Facility on Sunday afternoon, September 20. This would require an advance security check / paperwork. Questions? Rick VanPuffelen 843-384-1694. 

Trip to Africa We’ll hold an information meeting on Sunday, August 16 for a trip to Kenya November 2-13. The purpose will be to dedicate Pastor Reuben & Lois Meriakol’s Ministry Home and the believers at the Amalar Mission Center. Only 13 spaces available. 

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