
New Year...New Fun Things!
Sunday, January 8th
Above are the top Google results that came up when I searched “what is the best way to …”
Whatever we are looking to do there are millions of paths to find answers and opinions. Some of them might even be good and reliable information. It is curious to know that there were 637,000,000 results for “What is the best way to ship a car?” Can it really be that nuanced and complicated?
What I want to know in these days in which we live is, what is the best way to be the Christian church? I want to be doing the right things and having the best approach. It seems like this is a big and important thing to get right!
The good news is (even though there were about 1.5 billion Google results for this question) we have trustworthy experts in the pages of God’s Word. The Apostle Peter continues to guide us this coming Sunday by giving us some succinct guidance that comes from the heart and mind of God. Good! I think I’d get exhausted following up with the Google results.
If you want to get a head start, please take a look at 1 Peter chapter one.
Pastor Rich
Are you searching for ways to be the church throughout the week? Join our Helping Hands group for opportunities!
NDI - To make Christlike Disciples in the Nations
See what the kids are up to!
MEASURE UP: A 5-WEEK SERIES FROM THE GOSPELS ON JESUS' EARLY LIFE & MINISTRY
SERIES OVERVIEW:
“When I’m older!” “When I’m taller!” Every kid is excited to grow up — even if it’s just to finally ride that big kid roller coaster they’ve had their eye on. This five-week series is about another kid who grew up — Jesus! Through stories from Jesus’ early life and ministry, kids will learn five important truths to help them continue growing: God guides us to safety, we can love God with our actions, we can follow Jesus, God makes us ready at the right time, and God's words help us make wise choices.
See what the teens are up to!
Upcoming Events
Our teens will be heading to Lansing South Church of the Nazarene for Celebrate Life Tryouts with the goal to make it to Regional Celebrate Life at Olivet Nazarene University in May! They will compete in things like team sports, talents and arts. Please be praying for our teens and leaders as they prepare their talents this month to join with other youth across our district.
Grief Share Support Group
Coming soon in the new year - a 13 session GriefShare Support Group. See Richelle Martzke if you would like more information about this great group.
Financial Peace University
Would you like to take control of your money? See John or Darlene Harris for a one-on-one FPU class or sign up for a group class with others. We have 8 spots available, so let us know before they are gone
Shared Pregnancy Women's Center Partnership
We are excited for our new partnership with Shared Pregnancy Women's Center. There are many ways we can give, donate, volunteer and pray for this ministry.
See the list below of items they can use. You can bring them in and drop them in the toy box in the kids hallway.
If you wish to donate money, you can drop change or bills in the baby bottle outside the kids room or give online at https://faithlife.com/glnaz/give and choosing the "Shared Pregnancy Women's Center" Fund
If you have any questions, see Kara Purves
Use the link below to order your very own GLCN, ILMC and STRIVE logo wear items!
Crisis Care Kits are a way we can help others in emergency situations. Receiving simple items like toothpaste, a comb, or band-aids become very helpful in a natural disaster, war or other crisis. Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) are designed to provide people with some of the essentials they may not have due to those scenarios.
Our NMI Council has set a goal for Grand Ledge to collect 12 boxes (72 CCK's) by July 2023. Each month or so, we will feature an item to collect. (Although you can always give any of the items at any time!)
See below for this month's featured item and the details on the specifics. Thank you for helping us work toward reaching our goal!
January Featured Item:
January - Hand Towels
We will be collecting these at the Missions corner in the foyer. Here is an idea of how many we will need by July 2023:
2 per CCK
12 per box
144 for all 12 boxes
Other ways to help:
- Pick up banana boxes (can get free from most grocery stores) we will need at least 12 before July 2023
- Pray for those who will be receiving these kits
2023 Camp Dates:
Upcoming Events
Our teens will be heading to Lansing South Church of the Nazarene for Celebrate Life Tryouts with the goal to make it to Regional Celebrate Life at Olivet Nazarene University in May! They will compete in things like team sports, talents and arts. Please be praying for our teens and leaders as they prepare their talents this month to join with other youth across our district.