Category: Israel 2019

Counting down

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36

days until we board the plane for Israel!

32

days until Grace Community celebrates our 25th anniversary

4

days until we meet again for Sunday Worship

 

My wife taught me an important lesson in how to take a vacation.

PLAN IT.

It’s no secret, I don’t mind “winging it” here and there. But when it comes to a vacation, there are many reasons to plan ahead. Not the least of which is to anticipate.

When we look out ahead and start counting, we anticipate.

I anticipate finishing a degree program I’m in.

I anticipate going to Israel.

I anticipate our church gathering at Pepsi Amphitheater for our 25th anniversary.

And, I anticipate gathering with our church family, each and every Sunday. Like we’ve been doing for 25 years.

What do you anticipate?

How does anticipating, counting down the days, help you be ready?

What are you looking forward to?

Here’s one thing I’m looking forward to more than anything else…

 

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Therefore comfort one another with these words.

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995), 1 Th 4:16–18.

Come to Israel with Grace Community

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I really am excited about the group that is forming for our trip to Israel this October. And, I’d love for you to join us!

We’ll be flying out of Phoenix on October 3, returning on the 13th.  We’ll see many of the significant sites around Israel from the life of Christ. You’ll see places you’ve read about in both the Old and New Testaments.  It truly is an amazing experience.

This Sunday right after our morning service at Grace Community, we’ll have another “Israel Trip Information” meeting. This is the place to learn more about the trip and have your questions answered.  For those already signed up, please come and meet the others and I’ll give some tips on what to do to be prepared.  If you can’t make it, but are interested in the trip, please comment below or click for the brochure and information here. 

If you or someone you know might enjoy the opportunity to walk the land that Jesus walked, please come on Sunday and find out how to make it happen.

You can find our brochure and all the needed information by clicking here.

I’ve been praying for the group that the Lord is putting together to experience this amazing trip.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Here’s a Christmas gift they’ll never forget!

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Still need to find the right gift for that very special person? You’re not too late!

I’ve never liked the ads that came out in early December shaming me with words like “last minute” or “hurry, final days”, like they know anything about procrastination.  I’m a pro at it. When it comes to shopping, I bet I can find it on the way home!

Well, that’s a little tongue in cheek, but you get the idea. I hope you’re doing well with it all, but if you need a little idea, let me help.

How about a trip to Israel next October? 

How’s that for “best Christmas present ever”?

Whether you want to give the best ever, or it’s time for you to make a trip like this happen, here’s some just-released information!

Dates: October 3-13, 2019

Cost: $3895 from Phoenix (click link for details on what’s included and what’s not)

Land Only: $2557 (that means you meet us there)

Check here for the website with all of the details!

https://www.adventurebibletours.com/grace-community-church

First 20 to sign up with a deposit receive a free book!

 

Don’t forget to check out the website for all the details!

Merry Christmas!