News and Updates

APRIL 24, 2019

Hi Good News family!

Here’s a few things you should know this week…

> PRAYER & PRAISE…

• Pray for the families and survivors in the 300+ dead in Christian church bombings this past weekend in Sri Lanka by Islamic terrorists.
• Praise God for the five sisters and brothers baptized last Sunday as they continue a life of obedience in following Jesus!

> SISTERS – IT”S NOT TOO LATE to be part of the Priscilla Shirer’s “Going Beyond” Simulcast at Cranston Christian Fellowship (1114 Scituate Avenue, Cranston),8:30am-4:40pm, this Saturday. Car pool leaves from GNBC. $20, lunch included. Connect with Christine Mckellar (617.877.0030) or Deb DuPlessie (508.320.3718) for registration and car pool details.
“We pray because our own solutions don’t work and because prayer deploys, activates, and fortifies us against the attacks of the enemy. We pray because we’re serious about taking back the ground he has sought to take from us.” ― Priscilla Shirer, Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer

> PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR The National Day of Prayer this year is Thursday, May 2nd. Plan now to join us at 12:15pm at the flag pole at Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park Street, and/or at 7Pm in the lower Chapel to pray for our communities — the leaders, churches schools, leaders, military, businesses — in our city, state and nation.

> MEN, BREAKFAST EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 6AM AT MORIN’S Be part of a group of men talking through God’s word together over breakfast before work at Morin’s every Thursday morning. Got question? Call Stuart Mckellar at 857.270.4526. Check out Morin’s menu for a muffin and coffee or a full breakfast!

> ALANA STORY + JODI GREENSTREET AT GNBC MAY 9TH Catch Alana Story’s 2019 Babel Tour, 7PM at the Chapel on Thursday May 9th. Special guest, Crosstrainer’s Jodi Greenstreet. Bring a friend, it’s free!

> WANT TO GET RID OF HURTS, HABITS OR HANGUPS? Check out Celebrate Recovery – a bible-based, Jesus-centered, 12-step group for women & men – every Monday evening at GNBC from 6:30-8:30PM.

> MISSED A SUNDAY? You can always get the Sunday sermon here — listen online or download the MP3 — plus get a PDF of the sermon notes, plus a PDF of the weekly Program with announcements, prayer page, gospel page, Global Reach Partners update, and the current Life-Group list, etc. All available each week right here.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. –ISAIAH 53:6

Only by grace,
Steve

[ You can get back copies of all the Mid-Week GNBC Family Newslettersonline at gnbc.org/category/news ]

APRIL 17, 2019

Hi Good News family!

Here’s a few things you should know this week…

> HE IS RISEN! RESURRECTION CELEBRATION + BAPTISM! What better way to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior than with the baptism of followers of Jesus! Gospel message. GNKids choir! Invite a friend! All happening this Sunday 10:45am. Read ahead in Matthew 27-28; Mark 16, Luke 24; John 19-21; chapter 27 in The Story.

> BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY — STILL NOT TOO LATE! Are you a believer in Jesus? Have you been baptized as a believer in Jesus? Not yet? Call one of the elders — Dave (774.254.0090), Ray (617.645.7040), Freddy (781.824.1356), or Steve (508.212.1980). Tell them you want to be baptized. They’ll set up a conversation to talk through how God saved you and why you want to be baptized so you can take this important first step as a follower of Jesus.

> PRAYER & PRAISE…

• Pray as we all invite a friend to come and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with us this Sunday that the Holy Spirit will be at work int he hearts of women, men and students.
• Praise God for a group of unchurched, unsaved women beginning to read the Bible together, using The Story as a tool to get into God’s word and hear the gospel!
• Continue to pray for our sister Diane Pierce in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital.

> GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7PM Join us Friday evening in the lower Chapel as we focus together on the cross of Jesus, where he died in our place as our substitute, with songs, Scripture readings, and a special dramatic monologue.

> FAMILIES! DON’T MISS OUT! THIS THURSDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY! The most popular book of all time (next to the Bible) — John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrim’s Progress — is coming to movie theaters for the first time ever as an all new, feature length, animated movie!In this exciting film event we join Christian on his epic journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, as the ultimate enemy tries everything in his power to distract him from his journey. This allegory challenges and strengthens young believers and draws them into the journey we all face like none other in history. This is the one movie our kids can’t miss.

“The spirit of complaint is born out of an unwillingness to trust God with today. Like the Israelites, it means you are spending your time looking back toward Egypt or wishing for the future, all the while missing what God is doing right now.” ― Priscilla Shirer

> WOMEN, YOU’VE BEEN INVITED to join with area churches for a day of spiritual encouragement. The “Going Beyond!” Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer is being hosted at Cranston Christian Fellowship (1114 Scituate Avenue, Cranston), Saturday, April 27th, 8:30am – 4:30pm. There’s a group of women going from GNBC if you want to join us for some ladies time around the Word. Connect with Christine Mckellar (617.877.0030) or Deb DuPlessie (508.320.3718) for registration details.

> MEN, BREAKFAST EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 6AM AT MORIN’S Be part of a group of men talking through God’s word together over breakfast before work at Morin’s every Thursday morning. Got question? Call Stuart Mckellar at 857.270.4526. Check out Morin’s menu for a muffin and coffee or a full breakfast!

> PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR The National Day of Prayer this year is Thursday, May 2nd. Plan now to join us at 12:15pm at the flag pole at Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park Street, and/or at 7Pm in the lower Chapel to pray for our communities — the leaders, churches schools, leaders, military, businesses — in our city, state and nation.

> MISSED A SUNDAY? You can always get the Sunday sermon here — listen online or download the MP3 — plus get a PDF of the sermon notes, plus a PDF of the weekly Program with announcements, prayer page, gospel page, Global Reach Partners update, and the current Life-Group list, etc. All available each week right here.

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
ISAIAH 53:6

Only by grace,
Steve

[ You can get back copies of all the Mid-Week GNBC Family Newslettersonline at gnbc.org/category/news ]

APRIL 10, 2019

Hi Good News family!

Here’s a few things you should know this week…

> SERVICES FOR JUNE’S MOTHER, GEDDY’S GRANDMOTHER, Meoldy Sturtevant. Visiting hours 4-8pm tonight at Sperry-McHoul F.H.,15 Grove Street, North Attleboro. Celebration of Life service, tomorrow (Thursday), 11am, at GNBC.

> MEN’S BREAKFAST — THIS SATURDAY MORNING (April 13th), 7:30-9:30am at the Chapel. We’re doing Session IV of the Stepping Up video series. Don’t miss this guys — even if you haven’t been to sessions I, II, or III! Young guys, older guys, really old guys — all invited! Great food! Great fellowship around the Word of God! All Good!>

FROM HIGH TO LOW? Again Jesus turns things upside down. What was supposed to be the highlight of his life, and what seemed to be the lowest point … We’ll tell God’s story in Jesus’ story this Sunday at 10:45am. Read ahead in Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 22-23; John 13-14; 16-19; chapter 26 in The Story.

> BAPTISM ON RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Are you a believer in Jesus? Have you been baptized as a believer in Jesus? Not yet? Pick up a Baptism Application from the Information Rack outside the Gym door for info what the Bible says about answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Baptism. Fill out the Application data sheet and give it to any of the elders – Ray Anchan, Freddy Perez, Dave Stebbings of Steve DuPlessie. They’ll schedule a time to talk it all through with you – and get you ready to rise up out the baptism water on the day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection!

> PRAYER & PRAISE…

• Pray for June Kohler and Geddy Kohler in the home-call of her mother, his grandmother.
• Be praying about who you will invite to come to the Resurrection Celebration with you, Sunday April 211st, at 10:45am.

> GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 7PM Join us as we focus together on the cross of Jesus, where he died in our place as our substitute, with songs, readings and a special dramatic monologue.

> PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR The National Day of Prayer this year is Thursday, May 2nd. Plan now to join us at 12:15pm at the flag pole at Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park Street, and/or at 7Pm in the lower Chapel to pray for our communities — the leaders, churches schools, leaders, military, businesses — in our city, state and nation.

> GOOD NEWS KIDS EASTER CHOIR! Easter’s coming! Kids ill practice this Sunday for 15 minutes in the Family Room, immediately following the Celebration & Growth service. We will sing on Easter Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Ferris 774-254-7257, or ferrisworkstutoring@gmail.com

> UNPLANNED – THE MOVIE Don’t miss this powerful, deeply moving movie based on the true life story of Abby Johnson who walked away from her position as the youngest Director of a Planned Parenthood clinic after overseeing more than 22,000 abortions. Rated R. At Cinema World Lincoln Mall 16 and Showcase Cinemas Warwick.

> CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6:30 EVERY MONDAY NIGHT Our God is a God of rescue and redemption. Help from God’s word — for women and men — for life’s habits, hangups and hurts. Bring a friend who’s hurting and be blessed.

> THE LIFE OF GNBC IS IN LIFE GROUPS this opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus and grow closer to new friends in faith. Check out the mid-week Life Group options by clicking here. Then call the host and tell them you’d like to check out their group. You’ll wonder why you waited so long to connect!

> NEED A RECEIPT FOR 2018 GIVING? Connect directly with deacon/treasurer Art Warner (508.930.4538) for a tax-deductible receipt for your giving to the Lord at GNBC this year

> MISSED A SUNDAY? You can always get the Sunday sermon here — listen online or download the MP3 — plus get a PDF of the sermon notes, plus a PDF of the weekly Program with announcements, prayer page, gospel page, Global Reach Partners update, and the current Life-Group list, etc. All available each week here.

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” –JOHN 14:27

Only by grace,
Steve

[ You can get back copies of all the Mid-Week GNBC Family Newslettersonline at gnbc.org/category/news ]

APRIL 3, 2019

Hi Good News family!

Here’s a few things you should know this week…

> WHERE IS JESUS NOW? We’ll answer that question this Sunday we’re talking together about Jesus the Son of God. You can jump ahead to be prepared with God’s word; just read Matthew 17; 21; Mark 8-12; 14; Luke 9; 22; John 7-8; 11-12 (Chapter 25 in The Story).

> BAPTISM ON RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Are you a believer in Jesus? Have you been baptized as a believer in Jesus? Not yet? Pick up a Baptism Application from the Information Rack outside the Gym door for info what the Bible says about answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Baptism. Fill out the Application data sheet and give it to any of the elders – Ray Anchan, Freddy Perez, Dave Stebbings of Steve DuPlessie. They’ll schedule a time to talk it all through with you – and get you ready to rise up out the baptism water on the day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection!

> “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” SERVICE FOR STEVE HIGGINS will be tomorrow, Thursday, April 4th, with visiting hours at GNBC from 5-7PM, followed immediately by a celebration service at GNBC from 7-8pm. Private burial. Details online.

> PRAYER & PRAISE…

• Pray for Kory and the rest of Steve Higgins’ family as they celebrate God’s grace in Steve’s life.
• Praise God for a fantastic re-launch of the Second Chance Clothes Ministry last Saturday! The Friday night Life Group showed up Friday night to help set up. Saturday morning there was a line of Attleboro neighbors at the door to receive free clothes in Jesus’ name!

Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Frances Ridley Havergal | b. 1836-d. 1879

> NO FIRST THURSDAY PRAYER THIS WEEK because of the service for Steve Higgins. If you were planning to come to pray, come anyway to join us for celebrating God’s grace in Steve’s life.

> THINK, PRAY, INVITE With Resurrection Sunday three-and-a-half weeks out, now is the time to think about who’s in your circle that needs Jesus. Think, make a list, then pray for each one on your list, and invite!!

> THE ELDERS ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WOMEN to serve on the Teaching Pastor Search Committee. A few have volunteered their time and prayer, we’d like at least one more woman on the team. Please contact an elder today if you can commit to the project.

> GOOD NEWS KIDS EASTER CHOIR! Easter’s coming! Starting this Sunday, March 31st, we will have children’s choir practice for 15 minutes in the Family Room, immediately following the Celebration & Growth service. We will practice for 15 minuets, each of the next three Sundays, and sing on Easter Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Ferris 774-254-7257, or ferrisworkstutoring@gmail.com

> UNPLANNED – THE MOVIE Don’t miss this powerful, deeply moving movie based on the true life story of Abby Johnson who walked away from her position as the youngest Director of a Planned Parenthood clinic after overseeing more than 22,000 abortions. Rated R. At Cinema World Lincoln Mall 16 and Showcase Cinemas Warwick.

> CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6:30 EVERY MONDAY NIGHT Our God is a God of rescue and redemption. Help from God’s word — for women and men — for life’s habits, hangups and hurts. Bring a friend who’s hurting and be blessed.

> THE LIFE OF GNBC IS IN LIFE GROUPS this opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus and grow closer to new friends in faith. Check out the mid-week Life Group options by clicking here. Then call the host and tell them you’d like to check out their group. You’ll wonder why you waited so long to connect!

> NEED A RECEIPT FOR 2018 GIVING? Connect directly with deacon/treasurer Art Warner (508.930.4538) for a tax-deductible receipt for your giving to the Lord at GNBC this year

> MISSED A SUNDAY? You can always get the Sunday sermon here — listen online or download the MP3 — plus get a PDF of the sermon notes, plus a PDF of the weekly Program with announcements, prayer page, gospel page, Global Reach Partners update, and the current Life-Group list, etc. All available each week here.

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
– JOHN 14:27

Only by grace,
Steve

[ You can get back copies of all the Mid-Week GNBC Family Newslettersonline at gnbc.org/category/news ]

MARCH 27, 2019

Hi Good News family!

Here’s a few things you should know this week…

> THE GOD-MAN PARADOX So how is Jesus both fully God and fully man? How can all of God be wrapped in a human body? Let’s talk it out this Sunday at 10:45. You can read ahead to be ready: Matthew 17; 21; Mark 8-12; 14; Luke 9;22; John 7-8; 11-12 (in The Story, chapter 24).

> PRAYER & PRAISE…

• Pray for Kory and the rest of Steve Higgins’ family as Steve is in terminal hospice care at Sturdy Hospital, room 302.
• Pray for the Second Chance Clothes ministry team as they set up Friday night and then serve our guests with free clothes in Jesus’ name this Saturday morning, 8-9am at the Chapel.

All of my life, In every season
You are still God, I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship.
“Desert Song” – Hillsong Music

> THINK, PRAY, INVITE With Resurrection Sunday three-and-a-half weeks out, now is the time to think about who’s in your circle that needs Jesus. Think, make a list, then pray for each one on your list, and invite!!

> MEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BREAKFAST All guys are invited to breakfast at 6am every Thursday morning at Morin’s Restaurant, 16 South Main Street, Attleboro. Meet new brothers in faith. Talk through what the bible is teaching us. Get some encouragement to be strong in your faith. All for the price of a muffin and coffee!

> GOOD NEWS KIDS EASTER CHOIR! Easter’s coming! Starting this Sunday, March 31st, we will have children’s choir practice for 15 minutes in the Family Room, immediately following the Celebration & Growth service. We will practice for 15 minuets, each of the next three Sundays, and sing on Easter Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Ferris 774-254-7257, or ferrisworkstutoring@gmail.com

> RESIST THE DEVIL! Get the list of 8 key Bible verses to help you “Resist the devil and he will flee from you” that we talked about last Sunday. Click here.

> 2018 MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS Check out brief written reports by two dozen ministries at the Chapel. Click here to read, or get a paper copy from the Info Rack on the wall outside the Gym entrance.

> CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6:30 EVERY MONDAY NIGHT Our God is a God of rescue and redemption. Help from God’s word — for women and men — for life’s habits, hangups and hurts. Bring a friend who’s hurting and be blessed.

> THE LIFE OF GNBC IS IN LIFE GROUPS Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus and grow closer to new friends in faith. Check out the mid-week Life Group options by clicking here. Then call the host and tell them you’d like to check out their group. You’ll wonder why you waited so long to connect!

> NEED A RECEIPT FOR 2018 GIVING? Connect directly with deacon/treasurer Art Warner (508.930.4538) for a tax-deductible receipt for your giving to the Lord at GNBC this year

> MISSED A SUNDAY? You can always get the Sunday sermon here — listen online or download the MP3 — plus get a PDF of the sermon notes, plus a PDF of the weekly Program with announcements, prayer page, gospel page, Global Reach Partners update, and the current Life-Group list, etc. All available each week here.

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Only by grace,
Steve