Thanks for Riding With Me
Each week in the series, we'll direct our attention toward God and be encouraged to express our gratitude and appreciation to Him in four specific areas.
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Through our missionary in Singapore, Andrew Tay, we have the opportunity to help provide training for pastors in India. The cost is $2,000 to train 30 pastors and Grace Church has a goal to raise $16,000 to cover 8 training sessions. All funds raised will go toward materials, housing, and food. If you are able to help, cash or check (made out to Grace Church) can be placed in a Missions Offering envelope found on the Information Board in the Lobby. Please be sure to write the word "India" on the envelope.
What a great opportunity to impact our world for Jesus Christ!
What a great opportunity to impact our world for Jesus Christ!
The 30th Anniversary of Grace Church is being celebrated today! We invite everyone to join us for a cake & punch reception after the service.
Our next Meet & Greet takes place today after the service.
If you are new to the church and haven't attended a Meet & Greet before, we hope you will join us in CJ's coffee shop.
If you are new to the church and haven't attended a Meet & Greet before, we hope you will join us in CJ's coffee shop.
Saturday, November 25th - John A. Mater
Sunday, November 26th - Bernie Hickey, Warren Justice
Tuesday, November 28th - Tom & Bev Oleson
Thursday, November 30th - Darren Carpenter
Sunday, November 26th - Bernie Hickey, Warren Justice
Tuesday, November 28th - Tom & Bev Oleson
Thursday, November 30th - Darren Carpenter
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This month our series is, "Thanks for the _________"
Each week we will direct our attention toward God and be encouraged to express our gratitude and appreciation to Him in four specific areas.
So far we've covered, Thanks for Loving Me, Thanks for Using Me, and Thanks for All You've Done for Me.
Each week we will direct our attention toward God and be encouraged to express our gratitude and appreciation to Him in four specific areas.
So far we've covered, Thanks for Loving Me, Thanks for Using Me, and Thanks for All You've Done for Me.
When was the last time you went somewhere with someone? Maybe the person asked you to ride along with them while they ran errands. Or maybe you asked them. Sometimes in life you just need someone with you.
A famous English writer, John Donne, wrote the following words to a famous poem,
"No man is an island, Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main."
A famous English writer, John Donne, wrote the following words to a famous poem,
"No man is an island, Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main."
The Jewish and early Christian cultures emphasized the importance of community, not individual isolationism. Jesus called people into a relationship with the words, "Follow me" and into other's orientation with the words, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."
Mark 3:13-14 [TPT - The Passion Translation]
Mark 3:13-14 [TPT - The Passion Translation]
Mark 3:13-14
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13 Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.
14 He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
14 He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach,
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Today's message is entitled, "Thanks for Riding With Me!"
God loves us so much that He not only created us, saved us, provides for us, protects us, AND He has gifted people to us.
There are many people in our life that when it's all said and done, we will be a much better person for knowing them and we will miss them dearly.
God loves us so much that He not only created us, saved us, provides for us, protects us, AND He has gifted people to us.
There are many people in our life that when it's all said and done, we will be a much better person for knowing them and we will miss them dearly.
Our text today is found in 2 Timothy which is the Apostle Paul's last correspondence before he is put to death by the Roman Emperor Nero.
He is being held at the infamous Mamertine Prison in Rome. The time frame falls in the winter of 67-68 A.D. and Paul is reflecting upon many of the people who were his friends and co-workers in the ministry.
It's as if he's saying, "Thanks for Riding With Me on this adventure!"
He is being held at the infamous Mamertine Prison in Rome. The time frame falls in the winter of 67-68 A.D. and Paul is reflecting upon many of the people who were his friends and co-workers in the ministry.
It's as if he's saying, "Thanks for Riding With Me on this adventure!"
Paul's final words are found in 2 Timothy 4 and communicate the principle that we're talking about today as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary.
God has given Grace Church many people over the years who have been a blessing and who have contributed to our being here today.
They are the ones who I want to thank for Riding With Me on the Great Adventure called Grace Church.
God has given Grace Church many people over the years who have been a blessing and who have contributed to our being here today.
They are the ones who I want to thank for Riding With Me on the Great Adventure called Grace Church.
If your ride was going to come to an end on December 31st...who would you write about?
Who has impacted your life, made a difference in you, shared your pain and joys, helped you in your life and ministry, and ridden with you through life?
Who has impacted your life, made a difference in you, shared your pain and joys, helped you in your life and ministry, and ridden with you through life?
As we read through chapter 4, we see many people mentioned.
- There are FEARLESS defenders of the faith,
- FANTASTIC co-workers,
- FAINT-HEARTED believers who abandoned the Paul & the work of GOD,
- FOES who did everything they could to stop Paul’ journey,
- FRIENDS who stood by him,
- FAMOUS people who used their position and resources to benefit GOD’s work and church,
- A handful of Paul’s FAVORITES.
- Not to be missed is the FAITHFUL ONE… JESUS Himself who supported Paul throughout his ministry.
There are so many people but the focus today is not so much on who they are but how we chose to remember, honor, and thank them.
- There are FEARLESS defenders of the faith,
- FANTASTIC co-workers,
- FAINT-HEARTED believers who abandoned the Paul & the work of GOD,
- FOES who did everything they could to stop Paul’ journey,
- FRIENDS who stood by him,
- FAMOUS people who used their position and resources to benefit GOD’s work and church,
- A handful of Paul’s FAVORITES.
- Not to be missed is the FAITHFUL ONE… JESUS Himself who supported Paul throughout his ministry.
There are so many people but the focus today is not so much on who they are but how we chose to remember, honor, and thank them.
There are 3 actions that Paul did on their behalf. If we value those who have ridden with us, then we should put into practice these same actions.
First - ENCOURAGE them.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
First - ENCOURAGE them.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
2 Timothy 4:1-8
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1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
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Second - RECOGNIZE them.
2 Timothy 4:9-21
2 Timothy 4:9-21
2 Timothy 4:9-21
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9 Make every effort to come to me quickly,
10 because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
10 because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
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Third - PRAY for them.
2 Timothy 4:22
2 Timothy 4:22
2 Timothy 4:22
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22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
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What would your final words be to those who have journeyed through life with you?
"Thanks for the memories"
"Thanks for the memories"
