Last week the staff passed around a document recording some of the ways that God worked in our midst.  We’re posting them here in hopes that you’ll join us in thanking God for His faithfulness and strength.

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!  –Psalm 115

Fourth Quarter

Faith to Sight pledges to relieve 20% of mortgage debt over next 3 years

Apostles’ Creed videos conclude and are archived on website

Advent observed with special readings, music, and study guides for individuals and families

Operation Christmas Child Experience packed close to 200 boxes to share the gospel

4 men apprentice with session

2 Christmas Eve services

Food Drive for GNV Community Ministries

80+ at Women’s Christmas Party

Christmas Morning Service grabs front page of Gainesville Sun

Faith to Sight 1st milestone of $25K reached

16  new members added
 Adult Education classes offered: 

1.  Getting to the Heart of Parenting

2.  Study of the Book of Nehemiah

3.  For a Thousand Tongues to Sing: A Study of Christian Hymnody
4.  Next Step Class

5.  Financial Peace

 

And throughout the year:
–friends grabbing a meal

–God sustaining His people in trials

–carrying and receiving meals of encouragement

— 3 weekly men’s groups

— 2 weekly women’s groups

–people mingling around after services greeting newcomers and enjoying fellowship

–Sunday night youth group

–Wednesday night D-groups for youth

— Financial Peace University

— 12 community groups meeting throughout town throughout the week

–Community Group took over ministry to college students

–Families consistently help each other out on an almost daily basis; seeing people helping each other in really creative ways.

 

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Rob Pendley