Grace Times

Vol. XVI/13 Grace Bible Church, C 930, Sector B Mahanagar, Lucknow, India August 2013

Pulpit Calendar August 2013

Morning Worship Services at 9.30
Check-in at 9.15 God is present from the very beginning

from the pastor

My dear People, One thing I admire about churches in Australia, Canada, UK and US is that members do so much work for the church voluntarily. They do the cleaning of the sanctuaries and their facilities (including toilets). They cook and serve and wash up afterwards. Its because the churches are in a DIY (do-it-yourself) culture. In India we dont have a DIY culture. We have a PFTWTBD culture (thats pay-for-the-work-tobe-done). Now I do like having a press-wallah round the corner, who will iron my shirts (better than me). But there are things I like to do myselflike writing my own speeches (unlike politicians and similar creatures) and polishing my own shoes. In churches abroad, members man the PA system, the computers, the recording facilities Members step up to the line for all the things that their churches do. The pastors dont do anything except preach. We need people who will play musical instruments and those who will use their computer skills for extending the services of the church etc. etc. Every member has gifts and skills to contribute to the life and functioning of the church. Do you think of Grace Bible Church as yours? You own the church. Not to exploit it, but to take care of things. This month we celebrate turning 16 years old. You are sixteen, going on seventeen and its time to grow up and begin taking responsibility for yourself. Love, Pastor Kuru

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HOLY COMMUNION
Study: Bk of Revelation Study: Bk of Revelation

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16th Anniversary Celebration at 10.30 Bring food for a shared brunch

If you miss attending morning worship, be sure to attend evening worship

Evening Hindi Services at 5.30

Check-in at 5.15

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HOLY COMMUNION / Rev J T Raja

Shyam Babu Manish Joshi Vijay Singh

Sunday School meets during the morning services. Prayer Tuesdays, 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th at 6.30 p.m at 12 Shanti Niketan, New Hyderabad, the home of Vibha and Manish Joshi. Fasting & Prayer: Fasting and prayer on Saturday 24th. Skip lunch and come fasting to the sanctuary for prayer from 6 to 7. Fasting and prayer will be held every Fourth Saturday of every month.

Income Jan-July 2012 General Offerings Donations Pledged Giving 2nd Mile Pledges Lent/Christmas offer. Hindi Services Designated collections Sunday School Grace Church in Village Building Fund Equipment Fund GRAND TOTAL 4,52,526.00 60,070 6,808.00 3,500.00 500 2,500 1,08,849.00 8,308.00 2,40,000.00 59,900.00 9,420.00 15,741.00 1,540 July 2013 11,530 1,100 30,800 12,100

July 31, Jan-July 2013 93,592 4,200 2,54,440 59,500 16,975 17,739

2013 Budget 2012 1,75,000 25,000 4,00,000 86,000 19,000 25,000 Projection 1,60,000 erratic 4,36,000 1,02,000 erratic 30,000

6,012 53,000 1,60,000 erratic

5,05,458

8,90,000

(Continued from previous column)

Shireen Revis had a fall and injured her knee. Recovering without any surgery. Vibha Joshis mother was in a critical state in Dehra Dun. Vibha and Manish drove to be with her and the rest of the family. Shobha Prakash was seriously unwell with a throat infection that affected her left ear. Usha Antin recovered well and rejoined duty. Bunny Phillips has recovered well and is on the lookout for a new job opening. Sandy and Catherine got admission to Isabella Thoburn College. Fizza Phillips seeking direction for the next level of studies. Salomi and Ratto went away to Nepal for the vacation. Ashish Khan has joined the AG School in Rupaidiah. Geetu and Gary on a vacation in Canada after a stopover in the UK Indu Eisenberg and Mother Manju Ramachandran visited. Mrs Ramachandran waiting for a visa to go to Germany. Indus family now feeling settled in Germany and she and Jrgen have been able to start their childrens ministry. Dorcas, Greg and Yashaiah back safely in Dehra Dun. Vicky Singh enjoying studies at New Theological College. Amber is back briefly for language studies and so is Abraham. (Continued in next column)

Anshuman Singh being called to do duty on Sundays. Pooja Modwell found a suitable place to stay in Bangalore. Vinita, Vijay and Rahul Singh escaped unhurt from a fire that destroyed their kitchen Richie Jacob finished his studies as a CA and is working for an international firm. Elishba finished her medical studies and has started working as a doc in Sheffield.

Birthdays in August
3 7 10 19 25 31 Usha Antin Shobha Prakash Prabha Prakash Jerusha Antin Sam Revis Ratto Rana

For pastoral care contact

Rev J T Raja 995 639 9835 Raj Upadhyay 933 673 1141 James Pearce 896 064 2105 Pastor Kuru 4049392
gracebiblechurch.lucknowindia@gmail.com www.gracebiblechurchlucknow.org