August 20th, 2023
Reflecting the Son in the Valley John Guillott, Pastor John Prim, Music Director/Associate Pastor David Pack, Associate Pastor
Order of Service

Welcome & Announcements


Memory Verse


Hymns of Praise No. 18

Let's Just Praise the Lord


Hymn No. 575

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms


Pastoral Prayer


Hymn No. 605

Living for Jesus


Hymn No. 667

Lord, Speak to Me


Missionary Moment


Offertory - Jc Congdon

Offertory Music - Marilyn Schum


Special Music

The Old Country Church

Choir


Message

Pastor John Guillott

THE SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28


Invitation Hymn No. 724

Lean On, O King Eternal


Benediction - Jc Congdon

Announcements

Connection Cards: Our Church family wants to welcome you to our service today. Finding the right place to worship God each week can be overwhelming. We’re a group of imperfect, Jesus- loving followers from all sorts of backgrounds and past experiences. Our prayer for you is that you feel welcome no matter where you are in your life. May your time today result in a spiritual renewal and a better understanding of how much God loves you!

https://gvbcaz.com/connect


Shepherding Ministry Meeting: Tuesday Aug 22nd at 2:00 pm


The Lord’s Supper: next Sunday, August 27th



Birthdays


Debbie Williams 8/25


Memory Verse for August


For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, not things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39


Deacon of the Week: Jc Congdon

Alternate Deacon: Don Gilbertsen


The men serving on our Deacon Ministry Team are servant ministers who are called to help our pastors meet the needs of the church family.

Sermon Outline

THE SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28


Health should be something very important to the church. That has been a significant theme throughout our study of 1 Thessalonians. Today we see how Paul concludes his letters by giving some final instructions to the faithful believers in Thessalonica.


A HEALTHY CHURCH RESPECTS ITS LEADERSHIP

(vv 12-13a)





A HEALTHY CHURCH VALUES RELATIONSHIPS

(vv. 13b-15)





A HEALTHY CHURCH FOCUSES ON DISCIPLESHIP

(vv. 16-28)


  • God's prescription for His people (vv. 16-24)



  • God's presence through His people (vv. 25-28)




This Week at GVBC

Sunday Aug 20 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 2)

9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Sunday Service – Pastor John Guillott

6:00 pm Life Group


Monday, Aug 21 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 3)


Tuesday, Aug 22 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 4)

10:15 am Saints Alive – Going to Chili’s Restaurant

2:00 pm Shepherding Ministry meeting


Wednesday, Aug 23 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 5)

6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

6:45 pm Choir Practice


Thursday, Aug 24 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 6)

8:30 am Men’s breakfast and Bible Study

6:00 pm Facebook Devotional with Charles Logan


Friday, Aug 25 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 7)


Saturday, Aug 26 - (Bible Reading – Hebrews 8)