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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,…
Service Preview for Feb. 19th
Dear Church, Here is the preview of this coming Sunday’s service. We will be singing a couple of new songs: The Gospel Song and Only Jesus. Click on the links to the songs and listen to them a few times in order to learn them. We normally do not introduce two new songs in one service but these are some of the songs Pastor Eric is able to play. We have a limited…
Bulletin for February 12
Download February 12 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.
Service Preview for February 12th
Here are the songs, prayer(s) and Scripture that will be used for our worship service this coming Sunday. Songs: Below are the links to the YouTube versions of the songs we will sing. They may not be the exact version of the song but they will be close. Prayer of Confession: God of love, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done, Please forgive us; we…
Invite a Friend to Study Colossians
Join us as Pastor Michael Felkins preaches through the book of Colossians, beginning February 5. Why not invite a friend who doesn’t have a church home to join you in studying through one short book of the Bible? Encourage them to attend church with you (or listen on-line) and then meet over coffee to discuss what they’re learning.
GRACE: February-April Women’s Bible Study
Our February-April GABC Women’s Bible Study will study Grace: A Bible Study on Ephesians for Women by Keri Folmar. (To preview the first lesson visit here. Keri is the same author and series as the Fall study on Philippians.) Meeting times: Tuesday Mornings — From 8:45 to 10:15 am starting…
Youth Snow Tubing
WHAT: Snow Tubing! WHERE: Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, IA (click here for directions) WHEN: Saturday, February 18th, 10:45am-1:00pm WHY: Fun! Other important questions: Who can come? All of our GABC youth (6th-12th grades) and their friends! What will I eat? Seven Oaks has a concession stand our students are welcome to visit as they choose — please bring money for this…
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Service Times
Join us at 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve and at 10:30 am on Christmas Day.
Comforts from Romans — Women’s Breakfast & Book Discussion
Ladies! You are invited to a brunch and book discussion on Feb. 4th at 8:30 am. It might sound a little early to put on your calendar, but we would like you to join us in reading Comforts from Romans: Discovering the Gospel One Day at a Time by Elyse Fitzpatrick throughout January. The book…
Lessons in Carols — December 11, 10:30am
Join us Sunday morning, December 11 at 10:30 for a special service, telling the story of Christ’s birth through Christmas carols and Scripture readings. Please consider inviting your Ames area friends and family by sharing this post or through our Lessons in Carols Facebook event page.
Men’s Study — Starts This Friday
A men’s Bible study on the book of Joshua begins this Friday. The study will be held on Friday mornings at the East Hy-Vee from 6:30-7:30 am. (To ensure a prompt start time, please plan to arrive early if you will be ordering breakfast.) Each week’s study will look at the section of Joshua to be covered in the upcoming Sunday’s adult Foundations class on…
New Life — Women’s Event — December 2nd
Women of GABC, You are invited to join us for an evening away to celebrate the New Life we have in Christ and to be equipped and encouraged to bring the message of life to others. We will meet together on Friday, December 2nd at 7pm at the Milford School (59035 190th Street Nevada, IA 50201). When…
Advent Resources
This Sunday will be the first Sunday of Advent. Advent (which means ‘arrival’) is the time of the year that Christians around the world intentionally remember the birth of Jesus. As we approach it, we hope that you also are thinking about how you (and your families) will be living into the season well. We want to encourage and empower you to spend time meditating on God’s…
Men’s Breakfast
On Saturday, November 19th, there is a GABC Men & Friends Breakfast at the Village Co-op, 2525 Bobcat Drive, Ames. The menu will be: biscuits & gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Please RSVP to Gary Fry or church office by noon on Friday, November 18th if you plan to attend the breakfast.
GABC is now on Instagram
GABC is now on Instagram! Follow @GrandAvenueBC at instagram.com/GrandAvenueBC/ to see pics of GABC happenings!* And be sure to like and follow GABC on Facebook and Twitter to help spread the word about GABC to your on-line community. *If you have pictures of from GABC events, small groups, and services that might be worth sharing online, please send them to Pastor Eric…
Join us for Fall Fest 2016
Thanks for joining us for FallFest 2016! Here’s a recap of some of the action:
Join us for Lunch in the Park this Sunday
GABC Email List Directory
Stay up-to-date with what’s happening at GABC by subscribing to our email lists. In general, subscribers will receive information and announcements from ministry leaders about events at Grand Avenue Baptist Church. How to Subscribe — To subscribe, click the title of email group. This will take you to the group page. Then click either “Apply for…