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This WeekSunday8:30am Prayer9am Choir9:30am Sunday School10:45am Morning Worship6pm Evening Praise Student Service Grace GroupsMonday7am Men In Transition7pm English classesTuesday6am Men’s Fraternity9:30am Ladies Bible Study6pm Celebrate RecoveryWednesday6:30pm Awana/Youth Small Groups6:45pm CrossRoads Bible Studies ChoirThursday6am Men’s FraternitySaturday7:45am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

NexT WeekSunday8:30am Prayer9am Choir9:30am Sunday School10:45am Morning Worship6pm Evening Praise Student Service Grace GroupsMonday7am Men In Transition7pm English classesTuesday6am Men’s Fraternity9:30am Ladies Bible Study6pm Celebrate RecoveryWednesday6:30pm Awana/Youth Small Groups6:45pm CrossRoads Bible Studies ChoirThursday6am Men’s FraternitySaturday9am Leadership Gathering1pm Shenefield wedding

• Continue to remember: Carman Wolf; Noreen Nurse; Ron Haston’s mother; Helen Mowery; Tina Walker’s parents; Gloria Haynes’ father; Harris & Ann Stuermer; Susan Jensen’s mother, Jean Smith; Jean Kuhnert; Dennis Pizer’s mother; Robert Regal; David Winget; Josh Segal; Sam Harper; Carroll Howe; Larry Martin; Joanna Murphy; Warren & Mary Chilcote

• Mark Turner is home with physical needs.• Ernie and Chris Phillips have physical needs.• S*rah in T*rkey is recovering from surgery.• Margie Allison’s brother has Stage IV cancer.• Larry Ryan continues to have breathing difficulties

following a serious car accident.• Pastor Ben and Judith have received a baby to

foster. Please pray for his health and for his future.• Judy Fortner is recovering from a knee replacement.• Dawn Entner is in Pittsburgh, where she will undergo

treatment for brain tumors.• Praise! Stephanie Parks’ mother, Pam Hicks, is

recovering at home after being in a diabetic coma.• Lee Hernandez is recovering from knee surgery.• Phil Darling is recovering from surgery.• Matt Houts’ grandfather passed away last week.• BIMI Missionary Joan Whiteheart passed away this

week.

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Our Welcome Wednesdays serve as a weekly “open house” for prospective students and parents. Please tell your family and friends about Grace Baptist Academy and the distinctively Christian education we provide . Our principals would love to meet with interested parents. For an appointment contact Taylor Walker at 892-8224.

We continue to praise the Lord for the salvation of 11 students this school year. Pray for our teachers and staff as they seek to help them to grow in their walk with the Lord. We continue to pray for students who have yet to make a decision to accept Christ as Savior.

GRACE ACADEMY All staff can be emailed by using their first name followed by @OurGrace.Church

Dr. Ben Graham Senior Pastor 770-401-0774Matt Pollock Headmaster 423-802-1639Fred Holcombe Gather Pastor 423-667-1252Kelly O’Rear Grow Pastor 423-432-4102Mike Swanson Go Pastor 423-802-7076Kamilla Boerema Women’s Min. 423-991-9931David Prairie Youth Pastor 423-240-7785Katlyn Pollock Interim Dir. 423-326-8548 Children’s Min. Pam Dratnol Office Manager 423-432-0344Sara Wexler Communications 423-664-3249

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Key Truth: We will strive to become grace in 2016.

___________________ graceMicah 7:8-9

Micah fights ___________________ with the gospel and he fights ___________________ ___________________ with the same gospel.

_________________________________________________GROWDo you really want to become grace?What guilt and shame do you hold against yourself? Against others?How will God need to break you to become a person of grace?

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YOUTH PRAISE SERVICEJoin us in the Brickroom tonight at 6 as Nathaniel Haston & Aaron Arnold lead us in praise & Bible study.

MEN’S MINISTRYMeN’s Prayer BreakfasT JaNuary 16 @ 7:45aM

YOU’RE INVITEDGina Shenefield and Eric Wright request the honor of your presence as they join hearts and lives in marriage on January 23rd at 1pm at Grace Baptist Church. Dessert reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

GATHER REPORTJaNuary 24 5:30PMJoin us as we enjoy a chili dinner, followed by updates from various ministries. This is our annual meeting in which we will vote to approve the 2016 budget and church officers. The Deacon Nomination Committee will have a list of men to be presented for affirmation from the church body. If you have a topic that you would like to be considered to be addressed at the meeting, contact one of the following:Church office Info@OurGrace.ChurchCurt Howe 706-260-5752Aaron Swann Aaron@SwannFamily.net

LADIES MINISTRYJaNuary 30 We’re taking a group to the Cumberland County Playhouse to see the hilarious musical “Church Basement Ladies.” Transportation is provided. See details and sign-up sheets at the Info Center.

NUEVA VIDA suNday school 9:30aM a-118church service 10:45aM a-118BiBle sTudy Wed. aT 7PM a-118

ONE-YEAR BIBLESAs we look ahead to 2016, we want to remind you of how important it is to spend time in God’s Word. Pick up a One-Year Bible at the Info Center for $10.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY aWaNaYou won’t want to miss our exciting three-part missionary story about a man who followed Christ. John Paton was a missionary to dangerous tribes in New Hebrides, an island in the South Pacific where the people had never heard of Jesus and His love for them. Come learn how you can be a missionary right where you are!The GosPel ProJecT Children ages 3 through 5th grade are welcome to join us as we learn about the Southern Kingdom of Judah, which was ruled by some bad kings. Join us as we find out how God uses all things for good.suNday PMAges 3 through 5th grade are welcome to join us in B-104 for a time of learning, crafts, and singing. This will be a time focused on missions and prayer for our missionaries.

YOUTH BiBle readiNG PlaNJanuary 7-13 Exodus 7-10January 14-20 Exodus 11-13suNday school today at 9:30amGrades 6-8 meet in A-120 with John and Pam Drat-nol. Grades 9-12 meet in the Brickroom with David Prairie.WedNesday January 13The Brickroom will open at 3:30pm for those wanting to hang out between school and Small Groups. Little Caesar’s pizza will be available starting at 5pm. Please bring $1/slice and $1 for bottled water.

FAITH PROMISEPraise! Missions giving in 2015 exceeded our budget! If you haven’t made a Faith Promise commitment for 2016, cards are available in the lobby. Current pledges: $181,252; 2016 Budget: $275,000.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY January 12Please be in prayer for this new ministry that starts this Tuesday! Celebrate Recovery does more than address substance abuse—it helps people find freedom from all hurts, hang-ups and habits through Christ. If interested in participating, contact Chris or Ginger Jackson or Mike Swanson.

Grace on the GoWelcome ............................................Mike SwansonWorship in Song All Hail the Power of Jesus Name I Will Follow What A SaviorAdult Choir ...................... ...Jesus, Hope of the WorldWorship in Song Step By Step By FaithMessage .................................................. Pastor BenClosing Song .............................................. All To UsOffering ..............................................Carman Wolf

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ORDER OF SERVICE

for Week BeGiNNiNG JaNuary 11, 2016

Monday: Read the honest confession of Micah 7:8-9. Of the topics covered yesterday (whether “cheap grace,” legalism, “becoming grace,” or the mission of grace), which resonat-ed with you most? How would 2016 be different for you or our church if you believed or applied what you heard?

Tuesday: Read Rom. 1:13-17 with 1 Cor. 15:1-4. In both of these passages Paul desires to remind believers of the gospel of God’s grace. Other than sharing our faith clearly, why would believers need to be reminded of the gospel? Why does author Jerry Bridges exhort us to “preach the gospel to ourselves daily?” What does it look like when a disciple forgets this or when a person isn’t taught key Gospel truths ?

Wednesday: Notice the related terms “righteousness” and “justified” as you read Rom. 3:21-27. Righteousness is that which God is—he is uncompromising in his holiness and determination to punish sin. Righteousness in Scripture is also that which God requires—no one enters a relationship with him or heaven some day without a perfect life. So far this doesn’t sound like very good news. But the Bible also teaches us that righteousness is that which God provides—our sin is taken away and we are given the very righteousness of Christ. Rom. 3:24-25 says we are justified (declared righteous and innocent of all charges) because of our faith in Christ. What difference would believing this aspect of the gospel make in your daily approach to God? Why is this fuel for worship?

Thursday: Read Rom. 3:21-27 again noticing the word “propitiation” (some translations say “sacrifice of atonement”). God the Father, motivated solely by his love and glory, sent His Son Jesus to be our propitiation— meaning that all the wrath of God due to our sin was exhausted on Jesus at the cross. There is no wrath or punishment left for the believer. Our holy, righteous God didn’t ignore our sin; he punished to the fullest extent of the Law... on Christ. How does this truth humble you? How does it exalt Jesus in your mind?

Friday: Read Rom. 3:21-27 once more. In light of our study this week, has your answer to the questions from Tuesday (above) changed? How or why?

Saturday: Read Titus 3:1-7. How is the gospel to affect the way we see others—whether believers or unbelievers? How does this passage illustrate “becoming grace?” Pray for tomorrow’s service.

GATHER GROW GOTHROUGH THE WEEK

PRAY FORPeople Group: Abanyom in NigeriaPopulation: 29,000Christian: 92.0%Main Religion: ChristianityLanguage: Abanyom

Melissa Baccarella ............................ ABWE, ItalyMelissab4italy@gmail.com

DR MISSION TRIPJanuary 14-18Please pray for the 25 ladies who will leave this week to assist Alli Hale in the Dominican Republic!

The following missionaries have been approved as special projects due to unexpected medical expenses. You may designate your gift in the offering or give through their mission board.S*rah in T*rkey ........................................ EntrustGary Goodge ............................................ Titus

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