Welcome & Announcements
Memory Verse
Hymns of Praise No. 384
Spirit Song
Hymn No. 575
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn No. 566
I Am Resolved
Hymn No. 434
Revive Us Again
Missionary Moment
Offertory Prayer - Brett Baker
Offertory Music - Marilyn Schum
Special Music - Where Could I Go
Dave Alhart, Dan DeLong, Sherma Kutz, Marilyn Schum
Message - Dr. Robert Stout
LOOKING BACK, PRESSING FORWARD
Philippians 3:12-14
Invitation Hymn No. 389
Spirit of the Living God
Choral Benediction No. 179
Awesome God
Connection Cards: Our Church family wants to welcome you to
our service today. Our prayer for you is that you feel welcome
here, no matter where you are in your life. If you are a visitor,
please fill out a connection card and hand it to a greeter next to
one of the exit doors and receive a gift bag.
Upcoming Mission trip to Ethnos360: signup sheet with
additional information posted in back foyer.
Ladies Bible Study: Please join us in a new Ladies Bible Study series (starting this Monday, Jan 8 at 9:30) that will be led
by Vicki Spies on the Book of James.
Arizona Church Security Network: Will be presenting a
safety/security training at GVBC. Please see insert.
Annual Contribution Statements: Annual Contribution Statements will be available for pick up Sunday, Jan 14th and Jan 21st . You may also pick them up anytime in the office. Any statements not picked up by Thursday, Jan 25th will be mailed.
Annual Business Meeting: GVBC will have their Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, Jan 17 at 6:00 pm. All are encouraged to attend. Business meeting packets will be available for your review and will be in the foyer next Sunday, Jan 14.
Lottie Moon: We have received to date $7,262.91 of our $10,000 goal.
Birthdays
Patty Meyer 1/7
Carolyn Congdon 1/10
Toni Thompson 1/11
Mike Mead 1/11
Kelly Elliott 1/11
Joyce Pfaffle 1/11
Becky Taylor 1/12
Mary Maxwell 1/12
Norm Sannes 1/13
Wendall Robinson 1/13
Scott Whiteside 1/13
Deacon of the Week: Brett Baker
Alternate Deacon: Billy Biby
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.
January Memory Verse
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for
welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Tuesday, January 23 8:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how missionaries of today are able to reach the most remote people groups in the world? Join our GVBC folks for a one-day trip to McNeal, AZ for a tour of Ethnos360 Aviation. The purpose of Ethnos360 Aviation is to assist church planting ministries of both Ethnos360 and likeminded ministries achieve the goal of a thriving church for every people.
McNeal is the Aviation headquarters for Ethnos360. See and learn firsthand how this Missions organization provides both the pilots and the helicopters to fly into the remotest regions of Brazil, Asia Pacific, New Guinea, and the Philippines.
Our church bus will leave GVBC at 8:00am on January 23rd and return at approximately 4:00pm. With limited space on our bus, it
will have to be first come first served. A signup sheet will be posted on the church bulletin board January 7. Please see Don Gilbertsen or Ken Peters for any additional details.
Sunday, Jan 7 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 7)
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Sunday Service – Dr. Robert Stout
6:00 pm Life Group - resumes
Monday, Jan 8 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 8)
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study – New study starting
6:00 pm Deacon’s Mtg
6:00 pm Auxiliary Mtg
Tuesday, Jan 9 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 9)
10:00 am Sharing Grief Mtg -resumes
10:45 am Saints Alive – going to Oregano’s restaurant
Wednesday, Jan 10 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 10)
6:00 pm Prayer Mtg
Thursday, Jan 11 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 11)
8:30 am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
10:00 am Ladies Bible Study
6:00 pm Facebook Devotional
Friday, Jan 12 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 12)
Saturday, Jan 13 - (Bible Reading – 1 Samuel 13)