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Grace Bible Church is Moving Locations!

February 21st, Pastor Phil Kooistra

I am excited to announce that we have finalized the details of our move into the Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon (Located Downtown Bend)  This facility is more than we could have asked for and at a price that we can afford.

The Boys and Girls Club is located at 500 NW Wall St. in Downtown (Just south of and accross the street from the Library)

A map can be found here http://g.co/maps/fqh4e

Our last service in our current location will take place on Sunday Feb. 26th.  After that service we will pack up all of our stuff from the theater and drive it over the Boys and Girls Club to unload.  We will have a lunch for everyone who is able to help us move on that day.

Our first service in the Boys and Girls club will be on March 4th.  Our worship service time will still be at 10 AM.

While we will have on site storage of our stuff, we will still need to set up and tear down every Sunday.   We would welcome anyone who would like to join our setup team.

I am eager to see how God will continue to bless us in this new phase of ministry at Grace Bible Church as we live as a family, on mission, for His glory!

Prayer Night Feb. 19th

February 1st, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Join us Sunday Night Feb. 19th as we gather to pray for our church and each other.  We will meet at the Kooistra’s at 7 and pray together

Worship JAM

January 6th, pastorphilk

Do you have any abilities in worship leading/playing?  Your invited to a jam session on Jan. 21st @ 3 p.m.  (20712 Wandalea Dr.)

Bring your instrument, your voice, your favorite worship songs, and a heart to worship the Lord!  We will have a great time playing and singing together in worship of our King.

Christmas Day Worship Service

December 22nd, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Join us on Christmas Day at 11am as we come together as a church family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This service will be a worship time for the whole family and will include special moments for the children at Grace to celebrate the birth of King Jesus.(There will be no childcare provided)

Christmas Tree Family Fun

November 27th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

On Sunday Dec. 4th after church we will be going on a fun excursion as a church family  to cut down some Christmas Trees.

The Plan is to…

12:45 to 1pm – Meet up at Steve & Karen’s Home (67880 Cloverdale Rd, Sisters, OR.) by 1 pm.  [This will give you time to go home grab sleds (if you’d like) and a bite to eat.  Don’t forget to grab warm cloths, and gloves or bring these items to church with you.]

1:15 pm ’ish -  head into the hills for tree hunt and sledding fun.

4:30 pm’ ish – meet back at Steve & Karen’s for potluck and fellowship together (Donna and Karen making warm soup) .  Others sign up to bring rolls/bread, salads, drinks, desserts.

This should be a great day with the church family!  Thanks Steve & Karen for hosting!!!!

Don’t forget to get your Permit and bring something to cut the trees down.

[If you would like someone from Grace to get the permit for you please sign up at church or post below your name and info or email Phil]

Night of Prayer

October 20th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Saturday night (Nov. 5th starting at 6:30) we are asking those who are calling Grace Bible their church family to join us in prayer for our church and church family.  This will be a time with a simple goal… to seek God’s face together.

The Night of prayer will be at the Griffiths Home  63387 Lamoine Lane (97701)

And we will have childcare at our home up the road (20712 Wandalea Dr. 97701)

Please let us know if you are going to be bringing children.

Pumpkin Carving for Teenagers of GBC

October 16th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Our first event for Teens and Parents at Grace Bible Church will be a Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Sanfords Home.

If you are 11 to 18 years of age and enjoy pizza, fun and fellowship; then you’re invited to the first annual pumpkin carving contest. Come show off your skills wielding a knife and be judged for uniqueness, difficulty and all around awesomeness for prizes. Feel free to invite your friends. So here is what you need to know. Please bring your OWN PUMPKIN + 3$ for pizza.
Address: Sanfords Home, 2815 NE. Rainier Dr.
Date: October 23
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: $3.00 for pizza  
Questions: Call Thad 541-678-9085

Upcoming Apologetics Event in Bend

September 30th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

I told a friend I would let our church family know about this event.  Just FYI if anyone wants to go.
Prepare the Way Ministries Presents:
The Worldview and Apologetics Conference
at Christian Life Center, Bend, Oregon
October 21-22, 2011
Are You Ready? 
Do you feel confident when faced with the tough questions of the Christian faith?
Would you like to become more grounded in your worldview? Join us!

Geared towards adults. (Mature teens are welcome) 
No cost to attend. Offering will be taken to help us cover the costs of the event.
Go to http://www.PrepareTheWay.us  for more info and to register.
Most Christians have a hard time clearly articulating the reasons for the faith and providing answers to a skeptical generation. Nationally known author and speaker Sean McDowell (Son of Josh) and worldview expert Craig Hazen, Ph.D. (BIOLA Professor) will equip the body of Christ to “always be ready to give a logical defense” of the Christian faith. Craig and Sean are engaging speakers who will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

“In your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense [Apologia] to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you. But do it courteously and respectfully.” – 1 Peter 3:15
See our site for more details:
http://www.preparetheway.us

North Side Community Group not meeting this week

September 28th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Just a reminder that the North Side Community group is not meeting this week and will be focused on using that night to get together with neighbors.  This group will meet up the following Wed. 10/5.

So if you were thinking of visiting this group… you might want to check out the East Side group this week instead and then visit the N. side group the following week.

Also if you live in or near Redmond we will be starting a new group for the Sister/Redmond area very soon!

Grace and Peace,

Phil

Great time at the Picnic!

September 12th, Pastor Phil Kooistra

Great time at the picnic yesterday!  The only downfall was I lost at Croquet.

Sounds like everyone is up for planning another one before the summer weather is completely gone.  I will let you know more details when we have them.

Thanks to everyone who came and made the afternoon a great time.  For all those who missed out this time… hope to see you at the next one!

So grateful for all that God is doing at Grace Bible Church!