Weekly Update

Hi GCN Family,

I lift my eye to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2)

I don’t believe it’s coincidence that today’s Psalm (from the GCN Bible Reading plan on our Mobile App) just happened to be from Psalm 121. I don’t know about you, but I need that reminder every day. Maybe we – here in our society – especially need that reminder the day after an election. Our help comes from the LORD.

Here are today’s 3-part action items: (1) Look to Jesus. Remember that He is seated on the Throne. Trust in Him, alone. (2) By the power of the Holy Spirit inside of us, extend grace (not pride or angst) to people, especially to those with whom you disagree. (3) Practice Romans 12:15, maybe especially the last half. Lead people to Jesus with compassion, like Jesus.

Meanwhile, I’m grateful that we are a church who shows the love of Jesus to other people on Election Day. Thanks to all of you cookie-donors and volunteers who served people with a lot of joy yesterday. Here’s a direct quote from someone who voted here at GCN yesterday: “This is the best polling place ever. You all seem like you really do love people. Thank you!”
 
This is part of what it looks like to embody the good news of Jesus to our neighborhood! We’re committed to being a church whose foundation is built on Jesus, and we’re going to keep on loving people like Jesus! When everyone else is hitting the panic button, we’re going to be the calm in the middle of the storm.

What a great Sunday we had with the Rojas family! Many of you pledged your Faith Promise gift, already. You, as a church, have pledged $49,865, so far! If you didn’t, take a moment to CLICK HERE and fill out that online pledge. Our goal is 100% participation in this! No matter the size of the pledge, let’s invest in God’s mission around the world!

A few other things…

1. Embrace Grace Baby Shower. Saturday, November 16th. 1-3pm @ GCN. What a blessing this will be! We are showering an expecting mother who is completing the Embrace Grace program. If you are planning to be a part of this event, please REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BY CLICKING HERE. You can gift this mother by ordering from the Amazon Registry (Click Here).
2. Stewartown After School Program. Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30pm. This is a great way to embody the good news of Jesus to our neighborhood. If you have a heart for kids, consider joining this team. We need you! CLICK HERE to fill out the interest form.
3. Honduras Mission Trip Interest Meeting. Sunday, November 17th at 12:00pm. If you are at all interested in being a part of the Mission Trip to Honduras next Summer (June 26-July 7), join us for this info meeting immediately following next Sunday’s worship service.
4. GCN Leadership Election. Sunday, November 24th. All GCN Members will have the opportunity to elect our new board members, delegates to Mission Advance, and Ministry Leaders. Voting will be in-person. You’ll be able to vote either prior to the worship service, or immediately following. Join me in praying for our servant-leaders. Good days are ahead!
5. GCN Turkey Dinner! Sunday, November 24th. It’s a GCN tradition! Join us for our worship service that morning, then plan to stick around for the big meal. Invite others to join you!

Much Love,

Pastor Brian