September 3rd, 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. 171

Come into His Presence

Hymn No. 226

Oh, the Glory of Your Presence

Hymn No. 36

He Is Exalted

Hymn No. 419

The Family of God


Pastoral Prayer


Hymn No. 404

Faith of Our Fathers


Hymn No. 65

Stand Up and Bless the Lord


Missionary Moment


Offertory - Don Gilbertsen

Offertory Music - Linda Clifton



Message

Pastor John Guillott

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

Acts 2:38-47


Invitation Hymn No. 415

We Are Called to Be God's People


Benediction - Bob Smith

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


Deacon Nomination Form: We are asking for Deacon nominations. Please see the nomination form with instructions in this Sunday’s bulletin.


Arizona Mission Offering

The month of September we will be collecting for this special

mission. Contribution envelopes are in the chair backs. Please

see insert in today’s bulletin.


Operation Christmas Child: For September, we are collecting

FUN items of your choice! Please see insert.


Birthdays


David Sader 9/5

Marilyn Parenti 9/8

Nancy Stewart 9/9


Memory Verse for September


See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20 CSB


Deacon of the Week: Bob Smith

Alternate Deacon: Rick Woodard


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

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

Acts 2:38-47


How would you answer the question if your neighbor, friend, or family member asked you, "Why do you go to church? Tell me why that is important to you?"

I want to share with you three possible answers to these questions...








I CAN MAKE FRIENDS


A. A place where I can be accepted and loved unconditionally.


B. A place where I can share my burdens.



I CAN GROW AND MATURE SPIRTIUALLY






I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE






CONCLUSION

Only the church makes an ETERNAL difference!






This Week at GVBC

Sunday Sept 3 - (Bible Reading – Daniel 11-12)

9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Sunday Service – Pastor John Guillott

No Life Group


Monday, Sept 4 - (Bible Reading – Joel 2)

Happy Labor Day – Office Closed


Tuesday, Sept 5 - (Bible Reading – Matthew 24)

11:30 am Saints Alive – Game Day


Wednesday, Sept 6 - (Bible Reading – Matthew 25)

3:00 pm Missions/Evangelism Meeting

6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

6:45 pm Choir Practice


Thursday, Sept 7 - (Bible Reading – 1 Thess 4:13-5:11)

8:30 am Men’s breakfast and Bible Study

10:00 am Ladies Bible Study Resumes

3:15 pm Prestige Assisted Living Service

6:00 pm Facebook Devotional with Charles Logan-

In defense of the Apostle Paul and his place in the

Book of Acts


Friday, Sept 8 - (Bible Reading – 2 Peter 3)


Saturday, Sept 9- (Bible Reading – Rev 1)