October 4th, 2023

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 

-Psalm 37:4-

God knows more about you than you know about you.  We long to satisfy our desires. We get something, but we soon long for something more. The world is filled with ideas on how to satisfy our desires. Television ads offer a variety of temporary delights suggesting that joy comes from pumpkin spice coffee creamer, the newest lipstick color, the fastest bass boat, the trendiest pair of shoes, or even a decadent piece of chocolate. The problem is that all of these offer temporary delight. Soon the creamer curdles, the lipstick gets lost, the boat engine stalls, the shoes wear out, and the chocolate melts. 

God offers you something different and very permanent - he offers himself.  

Yes, your loving Lord plunges into the trenches of your soul knowing your deepest desires and brings you peace. God loves you and wants the very best for your life both now and forever. Delight in Him, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Sounds Delightful! 

Sunday we continue our sermon series titled “first.” I can’t wait! 

Pastor Austin 

The Calendar at a Glance 

• October 8th, Worship Services, Growing Grace Fellowship Informational Meeting 10:00 am to 10:45, (Connect Hour Groups will not meet, but childcare will be provided.)

• October 9th, Castle Peak Worship Service, 10 am

• October 15th, Worship Services, Growing Grace Fellowship Informational Meeting 10:00 am to 10:45, (Connect Hour Groups will not meet, but childcare will be provided.)

• October 16th, Castle Peak Worship Service, 10 am

• October 22nd, Worship Services, Growing Grace Fellowship Informational Meeting 10:00 am to 10:45, (Connect Hour Groups will not meet, but childcare will be provided.)

• October 22nd, RoundUp River Ranch Service Opportunity, (see details below)

• October 23, Castle Peak Worship Service, 10 am

• October 29th, Worship Services, Pastor Appreciation, Oktoberfest (details to come)

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Grace Fellowship would like to honor Pastor Austin with a gift of appreciation on Sunday, October 29th. There will be cards and a collection basket in the lobby for the next several Sundays. We encourage you to write him a note and/or contribute a token of your appreciation for all he has done for our church family. You can also contribute an online gift- Click Here and please indicate Pastor Appreciation.

Want to lift him in special prayer this month?

Click Here to access a 31-day

Pastor Appreciation Month Prayer Calendar.

Thank you!

The News We've All Been Waiting For!

Join us this Sunday promptly at 10:00 am!

Our first of several Informational Meetings,

"Growing Grace Fellowship".

Learn about the exciting plans for our new church building!

Connect Hour Groups will not meet on these Sundays, but childcare will be provided so adults can attend the meeting.

See dates and times above! You don't want to miss it!

Service Opportunity!

It's that time of year again when we head up to

RoundUp River Ranch to help prepare camp

for the next set of campers!

• When- Sunday, October 22, 2023
• Time- 12 pm to 4:30 pm (lunch will be served!)
• Who- Anyone (must be accompanied by a parent if under 18 years)
• Why- To share the love of Christ with our community. "We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

We can take up to 20 volunteers.

Click HERE to sign up electronically!

Text or call Jan Miller with questions: 970-309-3292

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON!

Sunday Services

October 8th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

Kids' Church follows the kid's sermon. They will further explore the day's sermon theme with their group. We can’t wait to see them!

NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – up to 3 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45!

Join us on Facebook this Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• Sue Carver, who has been on the prayer list for some time as she was battling cancer and the outlook had been pretty grim. Praise God, she has recently been declared cancer free!! Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and answering them according to your will!

• Kipp Hamberger, who has been sick for a few days and in need of healing and good health to get him back on his feet and feeling well.

• The LaMonda Family, Emilee, Kellian, and Linus as they welcomed their sweet baby girl, Dru Henley last Friday. Thank you, Lord, for new life!

• The Donahue Family, Aracely, Kat, and Aralyn as they welcomed their sweet baby boy, Rylan McCall on September 15. Thank you, Jesus!



• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is still homebound, and for those who are caring for her. Pray for continued care and provision during this difficult time.

• everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer and other illnesses including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Darlee, Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; Rosemarie; April; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Bonnie Lamotta; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Debra Ketterling and family, Rita Rodriguez, Julie (Larry Arguello's sister).

GOD'S WILL BE DONE