Ordinary

Pastor Josh

9/10/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Acts 3. Pastor Josh preaches on "Ordinary", continuing in his series.As you know from this mornings email, the Baptism service is cancelled. Sunday Night aLive is this Sunday! If you signed up to help with the snacks, please bring them to the church kitchen. September 17 is our Fall Kick-Off Sunday with the new Sunday schools and Adult Bible Fellowship topics. We will have a church meeting to revise the budget, right after worship service. It's also 4 Can Sunday!Mark your calendar for September 24, the Installation Service for Pastor Josh. More to come, see you Sunday, Nancy

On the vineyard and the precious planting of God

Pastor Josh

8/13/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Isaiah 5, Pastor Josh preaches this Sunday!! The title of his sermon is "On the vineyard and the precious planting of God".Nursery attendant for Sunday worship service is Shirley Bauer and Nancy Buckhout for ABF Nursery.A note from Pastor Josh. . .Greetings dear friends in Christ!Several generations ago, one of the founders of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination, George Muller, once called himself 'The Odd Sparrow'. His apparent point of reference was Matthew 10:29 ("are not two sparrows sold for a penny?") in tandem with Luke 12:6. ("Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?") Apparently he did the math: while there is greater value in buying five for the price of four, it means that one of those five is literally valueless.In his journal, he goes on to quote the remainder of the verse from Luke: "And not one of them is forgotten before God." What a joy it is to know that while our lives, possessions, and families might be viewed to be even worthless in the eyes of the world, we are reminded both by the scriptures but also by one another that we have the eye of God Himself on us, and we are never forgotten by Him. Jessica and I were reminded of this in a profound way while so many people came out to help us move, provided food, and looked out for us throughout this season of transition. From the bottom of our hearts we say both "thank you!" and also "praise God that He remembers us!"I look forward with great excitement to worshipping with you all this weekend. Many blessings to you this week, and I hope to see you Sunday morning. Pastor JoshEnjoy your week and see you Sunday,Nancy

Living Hope

Pastor Doug Batchelder

8/6/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is 1 Peter 1:1-9. Pastor Doug Batchelder preaches on "Living Hope". Nursery attendant for Sunday worship service is Pam Zuchowski and Nancy McNally for ABF Nursery.Ladies, the Halle-Luau is one week away!! Hope to see you there. Sign-up so that we can prepare. Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share AND a friend. Men, save the date of September 22-24 for the Men's Camp Out/Retreat at Round Valley. See Alan Blodgett for more information.Sunday Night aLive is this Sunday. If you signed up to bring a snack item, please bring it to the church kitchen. Thank you for your help! Thank you to those that have already offered to help move the Rasdalls from Montvale to Milford on Saturday. We still need a few more helping hands, so call the church office if you are available. 908-995-2773.See you Sunday,Nancy

Life as an Alien

Pastor Doug Batchelder

7/30/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is 1 Peter 1:1-3. Pastor Doug Batchelder is back to preach on "Life as an Alien".Nursery Attendant for Sunday worship service is Jeanine Walck and Janet Philkill for ABF Nursery.Ladies, don't forget our very special Halle-Luau is planned for August 8, 6:30 at the home of Nancy Buckhout. Please bring a friend, a sister, your Mom and an appetizer, salad or dessert to share. Respond to the CCB invite soon!And Men, we have something for you too! September 22-24 the Round Valley Men's Camp Out is in the works, as well. Save the date. Alan Blodgett will have more information for you soon. There's kayaking, fishing, camping and more. See you Sunday,Nancy

"A Seat at the Table".

Pastor Ruben Cabrera

7/23/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is 2 Samuel 9:1-13. Pastor Ruben Cabrera is back to conclude his two part series, Understanding the Heart of God, with "A Seat at the Table". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Catherine Renda for Church and ABF Nursery.Doug and Judi Meeter's ABF has grown and will meet in the kitchen instead of the Library. Mark your calendar Ladies for the Ladies Halle-Luau, Tuesday, August 8 at 6:30. Please bring a appetizer, salad or dessert to share! Stay cook everyone,Nancy

Not Your Average Boat Ride

Pastor Ruben Cabrera

7/9/17

Description:Do to some technical difficulties there may be some gaps in the recording. We welcome Pastor Ruben Cabrera as our guest speaker this Sunday. He will also be with us on July 23. He has a two part series for us entitled "Understanding the Heart of God". Our sermon text is Genesis 6 & 7. He preaches on "Not Your Average Boat Ride".Nursery attendant for Sunday is Lorraine Struthers & Victoria Renda for Church Nursery and Pam Zuchowski for ABF Nursery.The New ABF topics begin this Sunday. Bill Swartz's group will meet in the worship center and start the topic "That the World May Know" and Doug and Judi Meeter's group will meet in the library and start the topic "Improving Communication in Your Marriage".Have a good week everyone and see you Sunday,Nancy

Being on Mission Now

Barry Winchell

7/2/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Matthew 28:19-20. Barry Winchell, Sr. Director for Europe Global Ministries with TEAM, preaches on "Being on Mission Now". Barry will also share with us during ABF hour. Nursery attendant for Sunday is Shirley Bauer for Church Nursery and Pam Zuchowski for ABF Nursery.This week is FOUR CAN SUNDAY!! Please bring your donations to the church kitchen.The sign-up for the new electives for ABFs is at the Welcome Center.Please sign up, so that we can prepare. They begin next Sunday, July 9.Enjoy this beautiful day,Nancy

Joshua Rasdall

6/25/17

Description:Pastoral Candidate weekend is upon us!! Josh Rasdall will be preaching this Sunday. In the recent Elder Update, you can see the full schedule of events. Nursery attendant for Sunday is Tammy Baron for Church Nursery and Janet Philkill for ABF Nursery.For those members who will be unable to attend the Special Meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017, we have an absentee ballot available at the Welcome Center. Please complete the form, sign it, place it in a sealed envelope and give it to one of the Elders. Mike Cullen, Dave Baron, Jim Buckhout, Mark Lazowsky, Alan Blodgett and Buff Andresen. Thank you.See you Sunday!!Nancy

Can't we all just get along?

Dave Baron

5/7/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Matthew 18. Dave Baron speaks on "Can't we all just get along?" Nursery attendant is Jeanine Walck. Remember to bring you non-perishable food donations for the all church food drive this Sunday. Sunday Night aLive is this Sunday!! A very special guest will be with us. Bring a friend!!The Welcome Center opens at 9:00 Sunday mornings for coffee and tea!See you Sunday,Nancy

Who Am I?

Pastor Warren

1/8/17

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Philippians 1:1-11. Pastor Warren preaches on "Who Am I?" continuing his new series Vantage Point.Nursery attendant for Sunday is Tammy Baron.Our church meeting is January 10th. Pick up the documents available for the meeting at the Welcome Center. Remember to let Dave Baron know if you are interested in the Search Committee. See you Sunday,Nancy

The God of the Possible

Alan Blodgett

12/25/16

Description:Merry Christmas to all!!!Our sermon text for Sunday, Christmas Day worship service is Luke 1:26-56. Alan Blodgett speaks on "The God of the Possible". There will be coffee before church, as usual, but there will not be any activities after worship service. Christmas Eve candlelight service begins Saturday at 7:00 pm. Our church meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Please review the agenda, minutes and other documents, available at the Welcome Center.Pastor Warren begins a study from the book of Philippians. "Vantage Point" seeing my world through God's eyes. Starts on January 1st.I pray you enjoy your time with your family and friends. See you Sunday,Nancy

Good News, Great Joy

Pastor Warren

12/18/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Luke 2:8-20, Pastor Warren preaches on "Good News, Great Joy". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Catherine Renda.We will have Communion and 4 Can Sunday this week, but will NOT have Grace Cafe. Christmas Eve candlelight service starts at 7:00 pm.Christmas Day service starts our normal time of 9:30. There will be coffee before church at the Welcome Center, but no activities after the service. Hope you are staying nice and warm!!See you Sunday,Nancy

Immanuel

Pastor Warren

12/11/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Matthew 1:18-25, Pastor Warren preaches on "Immanuel". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Susan Kull.We will have 4 Can Sunday this month on December 18. The food pantries are also in need of gently used children's clothing in all sizes. Please bring your donations to the church kitchen. Thanks!!See you Sunday,Nancy

God's Economics

Pastor Warren

11/20/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Malachi 3:6-12, Pastor Warren preaches on "God's Economics".Nursery attendant for Sunday is Judy Andresen.Thank you for all the Christmas Boxes, we delivered 80 boxes to the drop off location!!! Special time of 6:45, next week Wednesday, for the Thanksgiving Eve service, meeting in the Youth Room. Ladies, the invitation for the Ornament Exchange is in your inbox. Please RSVP as soon as you can. December 6th at 6:30 pm. This is such a fun night and a cozy, homey setting too!! See you Sunday,Nancy

The Refiner's Fire

Pastor Warren

11/13/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Malachi 2:17-3:5, Pastor Warren preaches on "The Refiner's Fire". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Shirley Bauer.Remember to bring your filled Operation Christmas Child boxes with you on Sunday. We will deliver them to a drop off location next week. We have labels if you still need one. Next Sunday is FOUR CAN Sunday! Bring your non-perishable donations to the church kitchen. Thank you for helping our local food pantries, especially at holiday times. LADIES, SAVE THE DATE of December 6 at 6:30 for the Annual Ornament Exchange. More information coming soon!! See you Sunday,Nancy

Home Work

Pastor Warren

11/6/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Malachi 2:10-16, Pastor Warren speaks on "Home Work". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Pam Zuchowski.Thanksgiving Eve service begins at 7:00, November 23rd!!See you Sunday,Nancy

MALACHI

Pastor Warren

10/30/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Malachi 1:1-2:9. Pastor Warren beings a new series, "MALACHI, Prepare, Living in light of Christ's coming". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Susan Kull.All those signed up for the membership class, it starts this Sunday at 5:00 in Pastor Warrens office. Ladies, Cheryl has displayed some of the beautiful things available at the WAR International Boutique on November 1st. Check it out on Sunday and sign up if you have not done so already!! Mark your Calendar: Grace Family Potluck on November 18th at 6:00. Keep an eye out for the invitation through Church Community Builder and please sign-up!! See you Sunday,Nancy

The Heart of the Matter

Pastor Warren

10/23/16

Description:Sorry, first couple of minutes did not record.Pastor Warren concludes his series in Philemon this week with "The Heart of the Matter". Our sermon text is Philemon 17-25.Nursery attendant for Sunday is Catherine Renda.Please pick up your apple desserts in the kitchen Sunday after church!!Pastor Warren will begin a Church Membership class on October 30th. Please let Pastor Warren know if you'd like to attend.Ladies, there will be a sign up sheet for the WAR International Boutique, at the Welcome Center. There are also brochures, if you need some for your friends.See you Sunday,Nancy

The Heart of the Matter

Pastor Warren

10/16/16

Description:Pastor Warren concludes his series in Philemon this week with "The Heart of the Matter". Our sermon text is Philemon 17-25.Nursery attendant for Sunday is Catherine Renda.Please pick up your apple desserts in the kitchen Sunday after church!!Pastor Warren will begin a Church Membership class on October 30th. Please let Pastor Warren know if you'd like to attend.Ladies, there will be a sign up sheet for the WAR International Boutique, at the Welcome Center. There are also brochures, if you need some for your friends.See you Sunday,Nancy

Ministers of Reconciliation

Pastor Warren

10/2/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Philemon 1-7. Pastor Warren begins a new series, "Philemon, The Journey from Forgiveness to Reconciliation". This week he preaches on "Ministers of Reconciliation."Nursery attendant for Sunday is Judy Andresen.If you are new to Grace Fellowship, "Discovering Grace" is for you. This class meets on October 9, at 11:00 am in the Pastor's office. See Pastor Warren for more details.Ladies sign up today on CCB for the War (Women-at-Risk) Chest Boutique, November 1 at 6:30. Bring your friends and family. This was a great time last year so save the date!! See you Sunday,Nancy

A Little Book with a Big Blessing

Pastor Warren

9/25/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Jude 20-25, Pastor Warren preaches on "A Little Book with a Big Blessing".Nursery attendant for Sunday is Brittany Meeter.There are two new ladies studies beginning this week. You can find all the details at the information table near the Welcome Center. Discovering Grace - Meets October 8th in Pastor Warren's office at 11:00. If you are new to Grace Fellowship, this Class is for you. See Pastor Warren for more details.Please come to Milford Alive this Saturday and cheer on GRACIE our entry in the Milford Alive Bed Race. The race starts at 2:00. Before the race is a parade of all the participants. Come early and find a good spot to CHEER ON GRACIE!! SUNDAY NIGHT aLIVE is this SUNDAY!!!See you Sunday,Nancy

Tough Love

Pastor Warren

9/18/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday will again be Jude 20-25, Pastor Warren preaches on "Tough Love". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Shirley Bauer.This Sunday is 4 Can Sunday, bring your donations to the church kitchen. Thank you for your generosity. If you volunteered to help in town during Milford Alive on September 24th, there is a meeting to attend. Tuesday, September 20th, 6:00 at the Milford Library. If you haven't yet volunteered and would like to, you can also attend that meeting. Cindy Cullen can give you more information.See you Sunday, Nancy McNally

"Spiritual Body Building"

Pastor Warren

9/11/16

Description:Our sermon text for Sunday is Jude 20-25, Pastor Warren preaches on "Spiritual Body Building". Nursery attendant for Sunday is Susan Kull.September 18 is Four Can Sunday, Grace Cafe and the Youth Group Kick-off. Please drop off your non-perishable donations to the church kitchen.September 19 AWANA begins. Register your children on line www.gfefc.org. Ladies, please sign up for the Halle-Luau, it's next week! Look for the CCB invite or call the church office and I can add you to the guest list! This is always a wonderful time at Nancy Buckhout's home.Truth Seekers is the ABF that meets in the worship center on Sundays. They are starting a video series this Sunday. If you are not part of an ABF, it's a great time to join them. The series is Biblical Basics for Creation, by Reasons to Believe.There's more going on in September, check your bulletin on Sunday!!Enjoy the summer days, they are back!!Nancy