GRACE HAPPENINGS. Glorify God Through Family During but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

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1 GRACE HAPPENINGS A WORD FROM PASTOR STEVE I received the following, written by Max Lucado, in an from a dear brother. It speaks volumes as to what November 9, 2016 should look like for us, regardless of the election results. I am reminded of David s words in Psalm 27 as he wraps it up in verse 14: Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. We are really ready for this presidential election to be over. We re ready for an end to the rancor and tackiness. Voters on both sides feel frustrated, even embarrassed by it all. There is a visceral fear, an angst about the result. What if so and so wins? When we wake up to November 9, post-election, when the confetti is swept away and the election is finally over, what will we see? I have a prediction. I know exactly what November 9 will bring. Another day of God s perfect sovereignty. He will still be in charge. His throne will still be occupied. He will still manage the affairs of the world. Never before has His providence depended on a king, president, or ruler. And it won t on November 9, The king s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. (Proverbs 21:1 NASB) On one occasion the Lord turned the heart of the King of Assyria so that he aided them in the construction of the Temple. On another occasion, He stirred the heart of Cyrus to release the Jews to return to Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar was considered to be the mightiest king of his generation. But God humbled and put him in detention for seven years. For the kingdom is the Lord s, and He rules over the nations. (Psalms 22:28 NASB) Jeremiah did this. He was the prophet to Israel during one of her darkest periods of rebellion. He was called the weeping prophet because he was one. He wept at the condition of the people and the depravity of their faith. He was so distraught that one of his books was entitled Lamentations. But then he considered the work of God. Note the intentionality of his words: This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The Lord s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:21-23) Imitate Jeremiah. Lift up your eyes. Dare to believe that good things will happen. Dare to believe that God was speaking to us when He said: God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God. (Romans 8:28) Many years ago, I spent a week visiting the interior of Brazil with a long-time missionary pilot. He flew a circuit of remote towns in a small plane that threatened to come undone at the slightest gust of wind. Wilbur and Orville had a sturdier aircraft. I could not get comfortable. I kept thinking that the plane was going to crash in some Brazilian jungle and I d be gobbled up by piranhas or swallowed by an anaconda. I kept shifting around, looking down, and gripping my seat. (As if that would help.) Finally, the pilot had had enough of my squirming. He looked at me and shouted over the airplane noise. We won t face anything I can t handle. You might as well trust me to fly the plane. Understanding God s sovereignty over the nations opens the door to peace. When we realize that God influences the hearts of all rulers, we can then choose to pray for them rather than fret about them. Rather than wring our hands we bend our knees, we select prayer over despair. Glorify God Through Family During but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 November 2016

2 Is God saying the same to you? If so, make this your prayer: Dear Lord, You are perfect. You could not be better than You are. You exist because You choose to exist. You are selfsustaining. No one helps You. No one gives You strength. You are self-governing. Who can question Your deeds? Who dares advise You? You are correct. In every way. In every choice. You regret no decision. You have never failed. Never! You cannot fail! You are God! You will accomplish Your plan. You are happy. Eternally joyful. Endlessly content. You are the king and supreme ruler of all history. An arch of your eyebrow and a million angels will pivot and salute. Every throne is a footstool to Yours. Every crown is papier mâché to Yours. No limitations, hesitations, questions, second thoughts, or backward glances. You consult no clock. You keep no calendar. You report to no one. You are in charge. And I trust you. Circle November 9 on your calendar and write upon it the words: Our good God rules the world. November s Family Theme is Grateful for Family...always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father... Ephesians 5:20 For what are you thankful? Perhaps your spouse, children, parents, grandparents, pastors, teachers, church family and the list goes on! Why not let them know just how thankful you are not just this month, but throughout the year. Show your thanks with words, spending time together be creative in expressing your thanks. Grace Baptist Church 3920 East Prospect Road York, PA (717) gracebaptistyork@comcast.net Sunday: 8:15 Contemporary Worship 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Traditional Worship 6:30 Against the Flow Youth 6:30 Evening Worship Service Wednesday: 7:00 Bible Study & Prayer for Adults / Pioneer Clubs / Against the Flow Youth Rev. Steve Warner Senior Pastor Rev. Jon Barrett Assistant Pastor 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 or put cards of encouragement in the box above the mailboxes in the library and they will be delivered on a regular basis. Wilma Davidson Julie Lindsey Gerry Kline Russ Hearton Charlie and Rita Brewer Wanda Buttrey Kevin Spencer in Concert Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken Carol Sarver John Gay Nina Johnson Gerry Gladfelter Jack Goeke Kevin Spencer is a southern gospel singer who started singing with his family The Spencers when he was 3 years old. After starting his own group in 1992, Kevin Spencer and Friends, he now is enjoyed by his fans as a soloist. Kevin has witnessed many lives changed through gospel music. He is admired by his fans wherever he goes with his desire to be a blessing, and minister, while delivering a song. His greatest moments are when something he has written or sung has truly touched someone s life. Kevin Spencer has recorded several #1 and #2 songs! His hit songs and fan favorites include: The Blood Is Still There, If The Rapture Was Yesterday, So Much To Thank Him For, Flow Through Me Holy Spirit, and God Bless America Again. Kevin currently sings approximately 260 concerts per year covering most of the United States, Canada, U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Honduras, Grand Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and can also be seen on many different Christian TV stations including GMT (Gospel Music Television) and Gaither Gospel Series. Tuesday, November 8 November 1 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot. Completed ballots are due to the election board on November 4. Requests for absentee ballots are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.

3 A Devotion from Pastor Jon: "What is discipleship"? Acts 2: 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Discipleship. What a magnificent blueprint our Lord has given us in Acts 2. Tragically, discipleship has often been pushed aside in the modern Church today in favor of individualism. However, individualism is the antithesis of Biblical Christianity. Nothing could be more critical in the life of the Church and the believer than discipleship. Jesus gave the Great Commission (Mat. 28:16-20) to go and make disciples, but the process wasn t meant to stop there. Paul in 1 Cor. 11:1 declares: Follow me as I follow Christ. That is what I am proposing for each of us. Realize how serious following Him truly is. There is no plan B. No short cuts. Everything else in life fails in comparison to following our Master. Let s walk the walk of Jesus together. He is worth it. ATF had some fun at the Maize Quest in New Park on October 15 ATF had a group of 10 teens go to First Fruits Farm in MD to assist with various needs in getting fresh vegetables ready to send to foodbanks in central PA and the Baltimore area. Due to rain, we were unable to harvest but we worked together to empty and bag numerous bins of potatoes in their barn. Each bag was around 50 pounds. This was a great team activity and a tangible way to show the teens how to be the hands and feet of Christ. First Fruits Farms not only provides food for the hungry, most importantly, they preach and present the Gospel. We will be partnering up with them again in the future. Their ministry is 100% gospel centered and it is a pleasure for us to establish a relationship with them. Turkey/provolone cheese pretzel sandwich Ham/Swiss cheese pretzel sandwich Roast beef/swiss cheese pretzel sandwich Sweet bologna/american cheese pretzel sandwich GETTING HUNGRY? Place your order to purchase the above sandwiches for only $4.00 each and support future Mission Trips/Projects. Orders due November 6 and can be picked up or delivered to you on November 16. Additional order forms are available at both church entrances.

4 THANKFULNESS / GRATITUDE Webster's New World Dictionary describes Thanksgiving as a day of "gratitude". In Colossians 3:16, Paul says "...we should sing to God with gratitude in our hearts". Thanks, gratitude and appreciation all cover the same concept. Be thankful for all things, good or bad. Don't pick and choose, just be thankful to God for everything. Sure, "easy for you to say ", you might retort. Not really. I'm an old hard-head and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ expended a lot of patience teaching me this. He has even used some of you in this learning process(for which I am very thankful). Now, He has provided me this opportunity to encourage you to give God thanks for everything. Back to Colossians 3: "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be THANKFUL. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with GRATITUDE in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving THANKS to God the Father through Him." Paul's instructions to be THANKFUL was written from prison. Please do not imprison your heart by complaining. Set it free by giving God, through Jesus Christ, THANKS FOR ALL THINGS. ~Tom Greig Creation Weekend Safari with Mike Snavely Mike Snavely was reared in South Africa, the son of missionary parents. After graduating from Oak Hills Christian College in Minnesota in 1979, he returned to South Africa to work for the National Parks Service in the Kruger National Park, which in some circles has earned him the nickname, Ranger Mike. Following this, he began a career as an African wildlife artist. In 1985 he married Carrie Baum who grew up near Hershey and in 1986 they went to South Africa as missionaries with The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) and served by teaching at Durban Bible College. Since returning to the U.S., they founded a not-for-profit organization named Mission: Imperative! in a ministry of teaching creation-oriented issues through a series of seminars covering a wide range of topics. The ministry necessitates travel, both in this country and abroad. The Creation Safari seminars Mike has developed are not dry lectures, nor does he speak over people s heads. His "nuts-and-bolts" approach is to make these sessions as interesting and understandable as possible. He uses PowerPoint, video, and various other props. The use of humor adds to the interest. Mike is the author of Creation or Evolution: A Home-Study Curriculum and has produced many DVDs that cover various topics relative to creation issues. In 2010, they started a series of traveling "safaris" that put wings to their subject matter. There are two currently -- one to the southwest, and one to South Africa. Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6 DEACON CARE NIGHT Sunday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening in a small group setting getting to know your Deacon and your church family Instead of going to the sanctuary, head to the classroom downstairs where your Deacon will be waiting for you! Don t know who your Deacon is? Contact Paul Buser or the church office BAPTISM SERVICE Sunday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Steve if you would like to be baptized at this time All meetings will include children from grade 1 through adults Saturday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13 There will not be an 8:15 Service on Sunday Sunday School (9:30) regular classes for Nursery, 2s & 3s and 4s & 5s will be held 10:45 Combined Service (Children s Church for Preschoolers) Concluding with the 5:30 p.m. service (NOTE: time change) Childcare will be available during evening services both days Free will Offerings will be Taken Books and DVDs will be available to Purchase

5 SEVERAL WAYS TO GIVE THANKS DURING THIS SEASON OF THANKSGIVING Thank You Lord Sunday Sunday, November 20 Regular morning services and Sunday School will be held A luncheon will follow the 10:45 service Meat and beverage will be provided Bring a side dish and dessert to share Sign-up sheets are at entrances to church Goal for the special offering is $17,500 which will be used for missionary Christmas gifts, Honduras mission trip project and building fund Food items will be collected to provide Thanksgiving Baskets to those in need. Give Paul Buser names of those who could use a basket. Start bringing in your food items to fill the baskets! Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 22 7:00 p.m. MAIL OR A BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY CARD TO OUR MISSIONARIES Rev. Marvin Robinson (11/7) 249 Courtly Circle Rochester, NY robcimdpm@aol.com YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKLY / MONTHLY EVENTS IS ENCOURAGED Empty Nesters Plus Ladies Fellowship Meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 at Marsha Loop s home. Men s Prayer Group Join other men from the church for prayer every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Stan Stull s home. Nursing Home Ministry Conducting monthly services as follows: Autumn House Assisted Living - 1st and 5th Sundays at 2:00. Contact Dan Bitts Colonial Manor Nursing Home - 2nd Sunday at 2:30. Contact Paul Buser Manor Care Kingston Court - 4th Sunday at 2:00. Contact Frank Collins Connect Groups Meeting Monthly in Homes: Marchants - 1st Friday at 7:00 Wagamans - 3rd Friday at 6:00 (Contact Hank and Kim or Chip Isiminger) OWLS (Older, Wiser, Loving, Seniors) Meet at the church the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00. Contact Terry Hildebrand for information. GBC Playgroup and Mom s Night Out Contact Stephanie Porta for dates and locations for Playgroup and monthly Mom s Night Out or check out the blog-- Titus Kornbau (11/16) 599C Mound Ridge Road Cook Station, MO timkornbau@gmail.com Arianna Buckner (11/20) 1500 Horseshoe Pike Lebanon, PA Ben-nikki_Buckner@ntm.org Alyssa Buckner (11/23) 1500 Horseshoe Pike Lebanon, PA Ben-nikki_Buckner@ntm.org Jack Kurtz (11/23) %David Levy PO Box 116 Lightfoot, VA jkurtz@foi.org