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Service Preview for Sunday, April 23rd
Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, And established it on the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have…
Sunday Service Order, Announcements & Schedules
April 16, 2017 WELCOME “Forever” CALL TO WORSHIP “Behold Our God” CONFESSION “Come Ye Sinners” ASSURANCE & PEACE “Man of Sorrows” THANKSGIVING & PETITION Prayer Giving “Glorious Day” SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 1:15-23; 2:11-15 SERMON The Supremacy of Christ in the Death and…
Good Friday Service Guide (Tenebrae Service)
The Tenebrae Service The Tenebrae Service which is also known as A Service of Shadows. It is historical service that churches have held for hundreds of years where the congregation gathers to remember our Savior’s passion on Good Friday. The service consists of reading Scripture to help us remember Christ’s suffering on the way to the cross, His crucifixion and burial. We…
Service Preview Resurrection Sunday, April 16
Welcome Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has given us new life and hope. He has raised Jesus from the dead. God has claimed us as his own. He has brought us out of…
Service Order, Announcements and Schedules
Order of Service WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 57 “Crown Him With Many Crowns” CONFESSION ASSURANCE & PEACE “Dear Refuge of My Soul” THANKSGIVING & PETITION Prayer Giving “Hallelujah What A Savior” SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 1:15-23 SERMON The Supremacy of Christ: Head of the Church Colossians 1:18-20 Eric Schumacher LORD’S SUPPER SENDING “Doxology”…
Service Preview for April 9th
Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship Psalm 57 To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till…
Service Preview for April 2
Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship Job 36:2-12 2 “Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God’s behalf. 3 I will get my knowledge from afar and ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For truly my words are not false; one who is perfect in…
Get to Know Our New Website
We hope you’re enjoying our recently redesigned website. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the following features: Sermons & Podcast — The sermon audio and manuscript are generally posted on Monday morning. We now offer a sermon podcast option (subscribe here). You may also listen to sermons on-line or download them to your computer or…
Worship Order, Schedule and Announcements for March 26
Worship Order March 26, 2017 WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Scripture: Psalm 121 “Psalm 121” CONFESSION Our Spoken Confession “I Am Ashamed” ASSURANCE & PEACE Our Spoken Confession: Col. 1:13-14 “The Gospel Changes Everything” THANKSGIVING & PETITION Prayer Giving “How Firm A Foundation”…
Service Preview for March 26
Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship L: 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? C: 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. L: 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. C: 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will…
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering — Week of Prayer
Bulletin for March 19
Service Order (download bulletin) “We are a family in service together for the gospel of Jesus Christ so that the glory of God may be displayed in all things for the joy of all peoples.” March 19, 2017 WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP “Behold Our God” “Crown Him With Many Crowns” CONFESSION “Not In Me” ASSURANCE & PEACE “Complete In Thee” THANKSGIVING…
Service Preview for Sunday, March 19
Preview the order of corporate worship for March 19, 2017. Call To Worship We confess the supremacy of God in Christ through both responsive reading and song. Our Spoken Call to Worship He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or…
Bulletin for March 12
Worship Order GRAND AVENUE b a p t i s t c h u r c h “We are a family in service together for the gospel of Jesus Christ so that the glory of God may be displayed in all things for the joy of all peoples.” March 12, 2017 WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP “Worthy Are You” CONFESSION “Come Ye Sinners” ASSURANCE & PEACE “Man Of Sorrows” THANKSGIVING &…
Service Preview for Sunday, March 12
This Sunday we will be covering Colossians 1:9-12. We will see how Paul prayed for the Colossians Christians to have spiritual wisdom from God. The Colossians valued wisdom but many in the church were beginning to value the wrong kind of wisdom, the world’s wisdom and false religious wisdom based on works and not grace. Yet Paul argued very powerfully that the…
Bulletin for March 5, 2017
Bulletin March 5 2017 Bulletin Announcements COLLEGE LUNCH: College lunch TODAY, March 5th. Whatever the weather, the food will be delicious, and the fellowship warm. So come and join us immediately after the service in the fellowship hall! MEMBERS MEETING: TODAY, March 5, at 4:00 pm there will be a members meeting. The agenda is: Prayer, Song, Approval of Agenda &…
Service Preview for March 5th
I hope the service preview helps you and your family prepare for corporate worship service this coming Sunday. One of my favorite writers is Paul Tripp. In his devotional book New Morning Mercies, he reminds his readers of the graces experienced in corporate worship. He says: “Corporate worship is a regular, gracious reminder that [corporate worship] is not about…
Foundations — Spring 2017 Schedule
Our spring quarter of Foundations, a Bible study for all ages at 9 am on Sunday mornings, begins March 5. Each age level, from preschool and children through adults, studies the same passage, allowing families to prepare and discuss what they are learning at home. The spring schedule is: March 5 — Matthew 14-16 — Focus: 16:13-28 March 12 — Matthew 17-18 — Focus: 17:1-13…
The Functional Centrality of the Gospel in the Life of the Local Church
Have you ever thought of how the gospel functions practically in your life? I hope so. If you have attended Grand very long it is usually a question you have heard asked. Our Vision Statement says: We exist to glorify God as a gospel-centered church in Ames, Iowa. If this is our vision, then we…
Bulletin for February 26
Download the February 26 2017 Bulletin Announcements OFFICE CLOSED: The GABC office will be closed Monday, February 27th & Tuesday, February 28th. For any office emergencies contact the staff on their cell phones. Thank you. COLLEGE LUNCH: College lunch, March 5th. Whatever the weather, the food will be delicious, and the fellowship warm. So come and join us…
Meet Your Muslim Neighbors, February 25
Meet your Muslim neighbors and learn about Muslim history in America at the Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave.) this Saturday from 10am-2pm in the PEO Room. Along with a poster exhibit, there will be calligraphy, snacks, activities, and representatives from the Muslim community. The goal of the event is to foster conversation, learning, and form connections between…
Service Preview for Sunday, Feb. 26
Foundations of Membership Class — March 15
Interested in membership at Grand Avenue Baptist Church? What You’ll Learn Our Foundations of Membership class covers the topics of: What membership is and why it matters What we believe What life as a member looks like at GABC Where and When Join a few others for our next class on March 15 from 6-9 pm in the Conference Room of the D-Building (located at the south…
Bulletin for February 19
Bulletin for February 19 February 19 2017 Bulletin Announcements MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Interested in becoming a Member of GABC? A Foundations of Membership Class will be scheduled soon. Let us know of your interest via our on-line form (outrageous-unicorn.flywheelsites.com/membership) or by contacting Eric Schumacher (eric@grand-avenue.org). MEMBERS MEETING: On Sunday,…