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N EWS LETTER OF G RACE F ELLOWS HIP
F EBRUARY 2 0 1 5
Be a part of this encounter with the Almighty God this Sunday, February 1.
CHOOSE LIFE
Bringing Life and Hope to Our Community
Choose life that you...might live.
(Deuteronomy 30:19)
Friday, February 20 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, February 21 at 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 22 at 10:30 am
We welcome Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.,
pastor, author and preaching professor from Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama
We are excited to have
The Akins
to lead in worship while
Dr. Smith is here. We also look
forward to The Akins in
CONCERT
Sunday, February 22 at 6:30 pm
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Greeters
Serving on Sundays
February
FEBRUARY
1 - Sonya & Darrell Roth, Perry Underwood
8 - Beverly & Richard Sparkmon, David Torbert
15 - Adrian Beasley, Tony Parker
22 - Lonnie & James Moore, Al Hawkins
Pre-school Workers
FEBRUARY 1
 Nursery - Sara Floyd, Jane Cobb
 Toddlers - Jennifer Tripp, Joyce Daniel
 3 year - Shirlie Durameni, Terry Lynch
 4 and 5 year - Kim Cash, Wanda White
Pagers - Teresa Charles
FEBRUARY 8
 Nursery - Sara Floyd, Candice LaPierre
 Toddlers - Jennifer Tripp, Jenny Carmichael
 3 year - Shirlie Durameni,
4 and 5 year - Kim Cash, Mallette Cook
Pagers - Gerald Torbert
FEBRUARY 15
 Nursery - Sara Floyd, Ann Duncan
 Toddlers - Velma Winslette, Lisa Dalton
 3 year - Shirlie Durameni, Nancy Long
 4 and 5 year - Kim Cash, Stacy Malone
Pagers - Mary Lynn Mobley
FEBRUARY 22
 Nursery - Annette Lightsey, Jayne Lindsay
 Toddlers - Jennifer Tripp, Susie Porche’
 3year - Amy Ferman, Latamy Worthen
 4 and 5 year - Kim Cash, David Torbert
Pagers - Keith Lindsay
Power House Children (Grades 1-5)
February 1 Leader: Tara & David Allen
Workers: Carolyn Fears, Jody Sandwick
February 8 Leader: Tara & David Allen
Workers: Yvonne & Adrian Beasley, Joe Piekielek
February 15 Leader: Tara & David Allen
Workers: Jon & Carrie Human, Tommy McDonald
February 22 Leader: Tara & David Allen
Workers:
Prayer Room Ministry
FEBRUARY
18 - Glenn & Velma Winslette
15 - Robert & Orian Motley
22 - Mallory & Karen Granitz
Ushers
FEBRUARY- Captain
Roberto Mattei, Brock Miller, Adrian Beasley,
Glenn Winslette, Joey Ward, Matt Ferman
Welcome Team
FEBRUARY 1
8:30 - 9:00 am - Darryl Woodruff
10:00 -10:30 am - Bonnie Arthur, Barbara Twilley
FEBRUARY 8
8:30 - 9:00 am - Darryl Woodruff
10:00 -10:30 am - Carol Smith, Trish Robinson
FEBRUARY 15
8:30 - 9:00 am - Darryl Woodruff
10:00 -10:30 am - Sherrie & William Leavell
FEBRUARY 22
8:30 - 9:00 am - Darryl Woodruff
10:00 -10:30 am - Inez & Jim Cox
Grace Guides FEBRUARY
1 - Linda Weaver - 8 - Earl & Susie Porche’
15 - Michelle Laud - 22 - Joyce Slate
Hospitality Coordinators
FEBRUARY 1- Donna & Wayne Hurst, Shirley Henry,
Evona Hall - (Long Grace Group - Food)
FEBRUARY 8- Orian Motley, Mary Lynn Mobley,
(G-Men Grace Group- Food)
FEBRUARY 15 - Tommi Ward, Ashlie Miller, Germaine Copelan,
(Monday Night Coed Grace Group - Food)
FEBRUARY 22 -
Children and Youth Bible Study Teachers
Darrell Roth – High School Boys - Game Room
Barbara Twilley – High School Girls - Conference Room
Shawn & Tona Slate – Middle School – Classroom A1
Lisa Dalton – Children (Grades 1-3) Classroom C4
Denise Bickers – Children (Grades 4-5) Classroom C9
Elder
FEBRUARY
ROBERT MOTLEY, WILLIAM LEAVELL
Join us Thursdays
at 6:30pm
Doors open at 6pm
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Elder Communication
February Newsletter
The Elder Council met on January 6, 2015. The Elders present were: Jimmy Long, Robert Motley, Jim Cox, James
Moore, Glenn Winslette, Darrell Roth, and Rick Cook. Yokefellows present were: David Allen and Ray Warwick. Also
in attendance was the Church Treasurer, Brenda Warwick.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Rick Cook. Acting Elder Chairman Robert Motley gave the devotional.
December minutes were presented and approved.
Treasurer Brenda Warwick presented the final financial report for 2014. Grace Fellowship was blessed to have strong
giving this past year. Brenda furnished the group a contribution analysis. This analysis revealed that 40% of the
contributors provide 90% of the income. The proposed 2015 budget was presented for review. After discussion and
making some adjustments, assignments were made for the meeting the following week to finalize the proposed budget
and disseminate it to the church prior to the Annual Meeting on January 25. A Question and Answer session was held on
January 18 to allow people to make comments or ask questions about the 2015 budget.
The Elders were asked to remind ministry leaders who wished to present reports to have those ready ahead of time. Any
written reports or Powerpoint presentations should be turned in prior to the worship service on January 25.
The Elders then considered both the job description for the Administrative Coordinator position and the changes that
needed to be made in the Worship Pastor job description. These items will be fully addressed as part of the Elders and
Yokefellows Master Planning meeting on Sunday, February 1. This will include a thorough consideration of worship
style – an important factor before any search team can be formed.
The Elders met again on Tuesday, January 13, to consider potential members for the Student Pastor Search Team and the
charge for that team. The Elders should be contacting team member shortly.
The next Spiritual Master Planning meeting will be held February 1 and the next Elders and Yokefellows meeting will be
held on Tuesday, February 10. As always, the Elder Council desires open dialogue with the members and encourage
members to bring their ideas and dreams to the council.
After praying over member needs, the Elder Council adjourned.
Wears Valley Mission Trip
May 11-15
Next Elder and Yokefellow Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 pm
If you have items you would like to bring to the Elders, please contact
Vice-Chairman Robert Motley to be put on the agenda.
www.gracefellowship.ws
(706) 453-0020
[email protected]
1971 S. Main Street
Greensboro, GA 30642
Grace
Fellowship
God’s Great Outdoors
If you are interested in discovering ways to reach outdoorsmen with the gospel, you may be want to attend a
"2015 Trail to Adventure Conference." Donnie Chapman will be taking a group to Warner Robbins on
February 21. For more information call Donnie Chapman 706-816-9257 or 706-923-5229 or to register, go to
http://www.ggoutdoors.org/downloads/2015Events/TTA_SC_GA.pdf
Beginning with Grace Class
Pastor Jimmy will be leading a Beginning with Grace Class on Sunday, February 8, at 3:00 pm in room A-1.
This class is designed for new members, or prospective members and those curious about Grace Fellowship.
You do not have join Grace Fellowship to take the class however; it is a requirement for membership.
The class lasts approximately two hours. Childcare will be available upon request only.
If you are interested in attending, call the church office 706-453-0020 to register.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
June 9-17
The 2014 budget in the amount of $601,924.00 passed at
annual church conference held on Sunday, January 25.