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I. An Essential Command (v. 1-4)
II. The Ultimate Example (v. 5-11)
III. So what?
• see yourself in the story
• work out the implications
• do the math
Matt Murphy
Philippians 2:1-11From Riches to Rags
August 23, 2020
W E L C O M E T O G R A C E !Thanks for joining the live stream today! We plan to stay engaged with you as we continue to seek God and explore new opportunities to reach our community together during this unique time.
If you’re new to GFC, we have a special gift for you. Please text “NewHere” to 94000, follow the prompts, and a gift will be mailed to you this week!
08N E W G R O U P S F O R T H I S FA L LGroups are a great way to meet people, grow spiritually, and make a larger church seem smaller. Several types of groups are available for every stage of life: Men, Women, Moms, Singles, Senior Adults, Young Adults, Community, Spiritual Growth, Bible Studies, Common Interests, and more! • Visit gfcnow.com/groups to view all available groups and sign up.
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O U T R E A C H O P P O R T U N I T Y: S H E P H E R D ’ S L U N C HJoin us in helping those who are homeless or hungry by providing food. Good Samaritan is asking that each volunteer assemble 10 bags with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a bag of chips, granola bar, and a bottle of water. No servers needed. Bags can be dropped off at The Melting Pot located in the basement of Munsey United Methodist Church on Monday, August 24 between 10:30-10:45am. Someone will meet you outside to collect the bags so you don’t have to leave your car. • Sign Up: gfcnow.com/shepherdslunch
Grace Kids (infant-4th grade) Student Ministry Facebook.com/groups/gfckids Facebook.com/groups/gfcstudentsGrace Kids online services Sundays at 8am Instagram.com/gfcstudents gfcnow.com/kidslive High School (9-12th grade) Access (special needs ministry) Sundays 6:30-8:30pm, Student CenterFacebook.com/groups/gfcaccess Middle School (7-8th grade) Vertical (5-6th grade) Sundays 6:30-8:30pm, Student Center Vertical online services Sundays at 8am. gfcnow.com/kidslive Grace Young Adults Instagram.com/grace_young_adults Re:generation (recovery ministry) Resumes September 3Facebook.com/groups/gfcregeneration Mondays, 6:30pm, GFC Student Center *visit gfcnow.com/regen for Covid-19 adjustments
Join a Group. A group can help you develop relationships that lead to growth. Visit gfcnow.com/groups.
Join a Team. Serving on a team helps you impact others in our church and beyond. Visit gfcnow.com/serve.
Explore how to become part of what God is doing through GFC and dive deeper into the unique qualities of this church in Next Steps. Visit gfcnow.com/steps to learn about future dates.
Invest in the ways we are joining God in “building a community and reaching a community” by generously sharing your resources. Give online at gfcnow.com/give, mail your check to 2314 South Greenwood Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604.
You’ve found a place where everybody’s welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything can happen! Below are other opportunities to participate in the life of GFC.
M 2 O S I G N - U P S N O W O P E NMom to Mom Outreach (M2O) is a great place for moms of little ones (newborn to 5 years) to find community, encouragement, and friendship as they journey through the early stages of parenthood. Meetings will be hosted on the second Tuesday evening of each month and are supplemented with other play dates and events. Deadline to sign up is August 28. Childcare is not available at this time.When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm (first meeting September 8) Cost: $15 for the year• Sign Up: gfcnow.com/women
H E L P F O R H E R O E SCome alongside our healthcare heroes through providing breakroom baskets, prayer, and encouragement!• Sign Up: gfcnow.com/hero or text “hero” to 94000
G R A C E Y O U N G A D U LT S K I C K O F FGrace Young Adults is BACK! If you are 18-29 and looking for a place to belong, come out to our kickoff celebration! Featuring outdoor games, music, free Moe’s, and social distancing. Come hang out with old friends, make new ones, and find out how you can get connected. Oh, and get some free swag!When: Thursday, September 3, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: GFC, North Lawn• Learn more at gfcnow.com/YA
