Exploring the Applications of Grace

When the grace of God is applied to a human life, great things can happen. However, to talk about grace, sing about grace, and even preach about grace, but not apply grace to daily living….that is a travesty.

In I Corinthians 15:10 the Apostle Paul affirms the dynamic power of grace in his own life by confessing that “By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect…” (MSG).

This Sunday we begin our October series from the gospel of Mark as we investigate a variety of life situations Where Grace Applies. Each of our messages on Sunday and Wednesday will explore the diverse ways in which we experience, extend, and apply grace.

As our First Baptist Family continues to grow in faith and friendship, we are blessed to have many new residents and guests joining us for worship. The way we welcome new friends and the way we invite and assimilate them into our Bible study classes and small groups speaks volumes about our theology of grace.

This Sunday October 4 we begin the deacon nomination process. You are invited to prayerfully submit the names of persons you believe should serve as deacons beginning in 2010. Also coming up this month, we will celebrate baptism at 10:30 on October 11. On October 18, as a part of History Sunday we will have a brief ceremony at 9:15 in the Atrium to dedicate the Clyde Bizzell Library. Our worship services will highlight monumental moments in our spiritual heritage and at 11:30 we offer tours that accent our campus and historical archives. To complete the month we will share in Communion in each of our services on October 25.

Celebrate God’s grace all this month as we worship faithfully, live authentically, and serve passionately.