http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/ Weekly news and announcements from Grace Baptist Church. Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:50 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Grace Baptist Church and Christian School - Columbus, GA http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/honor-to-whom-honor-is-due/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/honor-to-whom-honor-is-due/ Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:50 GMT The Lord blessed with a tremendous Sunday yesterday.  Stephen Henderson, along with his wife Rebecca, returned to Grace to receive the 2011-12 Alumnus of the Year Award.  Stephen graduated from Grace in 1992 and then from Pensacola ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/yes-we-have-visitors/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/yes-we-have-visitors/ Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:01 GMT The Lord blessed with a good rebounding Sunday yesterday.  Total attendance was over 700, and there was a good spirit as multiple decisions were made at the altar.  We had a good number of visitors from the greater Columbus area, as ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-work-continues/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-work-continues/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:10:46 GMT The Lord blessed with a tremendous day at Grace Baptist Church yesterday as two teens that had accepted the Lord at our Easter Bus Bash came forward yesterday to follow the Lord in believers baptism.  They were joined by Adam Smith, who had ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-is-working-still/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-is-working-still/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:26:33 GMT Things have been very busy here at Grace over the last several weeks, and this has prevented us from sending out the Grace Update.  We thank you for your patience.  The Lord has allowed us to participate in several key events over this ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-lord-is-moving-in-hearts/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-lord-is-moving-in-hearts/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:16:41 GMT The Lord blessed with fruitful services yesterday as we continued our series on family life.  The Sunday morning message, Put Your House in Order, saw multiple couples coming to the altar to pray for renewed order in their homes.  ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-all-about-family/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-all-about-family/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:08:48 GMT The first annual family life conference is now in the books, and we are thankful for the results from the meeting.  Dr. Tim Townsley and his wife Janet were our featured speakers, and they both did a great job.  The altar was filled ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/advanceing-the-kingdom-one-step-at-a-time/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/advanceing-the-kingdom-one-step-at-a-time/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:39:43 GMT The first annual couples retreat of Grace Baptist Church will take place this upcoming week as Dr. Jim Townsley, author of the book A Heart for the Home and pastor of Central Baptist Church in Southington, Connecticut, will be our featured ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/progress-progress-progress/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/progress-progress-progress/ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:22:53 GMT On February 27-28, Pastor Horton and I, as well as our wives, were privileged to be on the campus of Pensacola Christian College for their annual teacher recruitment.  The recruitment had a good number of educators from across the nation ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/much-ado-about-missions/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/much-ado-about-missions/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:17:32 GMT The twenty-first annual world missionary conference of Grace Baptist Church is now in the books, and we praise the Lord for the marvelous way that the Lord used His Word to impact our lives this past week.  The messages from Dr. David ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-here-we-come/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-here-we-come/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:33 GMT We kicked off missions month yesterday with the sermon Turn on the Light.  There was a good response at the altar, and we are trusting that the Lord will begin to work in the hearts of our people in order that we might have the best ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-school-celebrates-homecoming/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-school-celebrates-homecoming/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:28:40 GMT What a wonderful weekend it was as alumni from all over the United States returned to Columbus for the annual homecoming festivities of Grace Christian School.  It all started on Friday evening with our annual homecoming game against ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-all-about-life/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-all-about-life/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:43:47 GMT The Lord blessed with a tremendous Lord's Day on National Right to Life Sunday.  What a thrill it was to see seven precious families dedicate their children to the Lord.  God gave liberty as I preached on the sanctity of life.  ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-blessings-keep-comming/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-blessings-keep-comming/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:14:47 GMT The Lord blessed our church with several good decisions this past Sunday.  2012 appears to be off to a fantastic start, and we are thrilled that once again we can share with you the blessings of this ministry.   Bus attendance ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-is-accomplishing-great-things/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-is-accomplishing-great-things/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:28:31 GMT We are off to a good start on our 2012 goals.  We are endeavoring to distribute 3000 tracts per month.  We started business yesterday with 1700 tracts already having been distributed in January.  We praise the Lord for the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/happy-new-year/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/happy-new-year/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:08:13 GMT I trust that you are off to a good start this new year.  My brother-in-law posted on Facebook that so far 2012 is better than 2011.  He is off to a good start.  Our associate pastor stated in devotions this morning that it is ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/new-years-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/new-years-is-just-around-the-corner/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:46:47 GMT We anticipated that a good number of folk would be out of town for Christmas, and others would not come simply because it was Christmas.  The dismal, rainy weather did not encourage our pessimism.  But when the Sunday service ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-holidays-bring-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-holidays-bring-blessings/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:31:58 GMT When the angels appeared to the Judean shepherds announcing the birth of the Messiah, they described their message as "good tidings of great joy."  We, like the angels, deliver a wonderful message that brings joy to the hearts of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-has-blessed-christmas-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god-has-blessed-christmas-at-grace/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:28:36 GMT Christmas at Grace is in the books, and the Lord blessed with multiple decisions of faith.  The people of Grace worked hard.  Our featured guests did an outstanding job, and the Lord rewarded with fruit.   Let's begin with ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-christmas-time/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/its-christmas-time/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:03:17 GMT It is hard to believe, but Christmas at Grace 2012 is just a few days away.  Things begin this coming Friday at 9:00 PM with our iTeens rally.  Games, prizes, and free giveaways such as an ipad and ipad touch will be on the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/time-for-thanksgiving/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/time-for-thanksgiving/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:42:29 GMT On Tuesday, we had one of the most memorable Thanksgiving services ever at Grace Baptist Church.  There was a wave of at least four rounds of thanksgiving for the wonderful things that God was doing in our lives.  The special music, ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/moving-past-the-glitches/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/moving-past-the-glitches/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:47:59 GMT It is hard to believe that it has been nearly a month since the last Grace Update has been posted.  We have had several computer cliches, and the result was that our entire friend list has been lost.  We are in the process of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/another-year-for-the-lord/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/another-year-for-the-lord/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:52:52 GMT Homecoming 2011 is now in the books for Grace Baptist Church, and what a great day it was.  The Daughtery Sisters traveled in from Mississippi and did a wonderful job with the music.  We were blessed beyond measure by the testimony ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/continued-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/continued-blessings/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:08:14 GMT Dear Friend of Grace,   Another great week is in the books at Grace Baptist Church, and we thank the Lord for His continued blessings upon this ministry.  We never tire of hearing the reports of souls saved and Christians ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/here-we-grow/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/here-we-grow/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:32:42 GMT Bob and Becky Ingram and I were privileged to attend the annual board meeting of the Christian Service Centers, Inc. this past week.   CSC hosts its annual board meeting at various centers around the US.  This year's meeting ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/were-setting-important-records/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/were-setting-important-records/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:26:16 GMT Thursday evening was such a special day as Grace Baptist Church saw 37 soul winners (a new record for us) hit the streets with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Bryan McDonald, our RU Director, was able to lead two souls to Christ, and Jon ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/gods-revival-fire/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/gods-revival-fire/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:28:38 GMT The Lord blessed with a wonderful revival this past week.  Mike Pelletier and Greg Murray brought their A game to each night, and the anointing of the Lord was felt in virtually every service.  We praise the Lord for multiple ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/new-additions/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/new-additions/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:23:08 GMT This past Wednesday Frank Densisi, missionary to the Philippines, presented his work, and Grace voted unanimously to add Brother Densisi as our 198th missionary.  Frank did a wonderful job of preaching.  He definitely has a dynamic ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/seeing-gods-saving-grace-here-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/seeing-gods-saving-grace-here-at-grace/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:45:52 GMT Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of leading Yvonne Conde to the Lord in her apartment.  Yvonne is a mother of several of our bus riders.  She had gone through a variety of horrific circumstances and was at the end of her ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/progress-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/progress-at-grace/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:17:32 GMT The Lord blessed us with a wonderful Sunday yesterday.  Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of witnessing to Felicia King who was enrolling her son Stevie in our school.  Felicia had recently lost her husband and was in desperate ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-to-school/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-to-school/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:15:58 GMT This morning Grace Christian School begins its 33rd year of operation.  What a joy it was to have devotions with our wonderful faculty and staff this morning and to welcome the students as they return to the classroom.  Student body ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/seeing-gods-hand-at-work/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/seeing-gods-hand-at-work/ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:13:49 GMT We have just finished a wonderful weekend at Grace Baptist Church.  A touring group from Pensacola Christian College provided some excellent music, and the Lord used His Word as the altar was peppered with good decisions at invitation ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/summer-happenings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/summer-happenings/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:12:51 GMT The Lord blessed the opening of July with major success as two military thrusts were given to thank our soldiers for their efforts to secure freedom and independence for those at home and around the world.  Ken Chupp again visited the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/22-saved-in-vacation-bible-school/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/22-saved-in-vacation-bible-school/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:41:32 GMT Despite some major mechanical problems with our buses and a short supply of CDL drivers, the Lord blessed our Vacation Bible School last week with attendance around 250 per night and 22 professions of faith throughout the week.  We praise ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/vbs-this-week/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/vbs-this-week/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:30:18 GMT Today, Karen and I celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary.  One of the greatest by-products of being married is the thrill of being called "dad."  We celebrated Father's Day in grand style yesterday at Grace Baptist Church.  ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/teens-back-from-missions-trip-vbs-next-week/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/teens-back-from-missions-trip-vbs-next-week/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:08:14 GMT This past Sunday was promotion week at Grace Baptist Church.  Our new Sunday School superintendent, Richard Miller, introduced the various coordinators who promoted children from our nursery, toddler, beginner, primary, junior, and teen ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-matters-home-and-abroad/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-matters-home-and-abroad/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:49:26 GMT What a glorious service we had yesterday morning with Attorney David Gibbs III.  Dr. Gibbs, famed lawyer of the Terri Schiavo case, did a masterful job in Sunday School overviewing American history and our moral decline, encouraging us with ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/wedding-and-old-friends/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/wedding-and-old-friends/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:45:49 GMT Today is Memorial Day, and of all places where it is celebrated, perhaps no place does the holiday mean more than here in Columbus, Georgia, right outside of the world's greatest army base, Fort Benning.  We count it a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/graduations-galore/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/graduations-galore/ Mon, 16 May 2011 22:00:03 GMT The last few days have been rather intensive as we have witnessed a number of milestone graduations.  On Friday, May 6, we celebrated our Kindergarten graduation from Grace Christian school.  Mrs. Harris, once again, has done a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/battle-of-the-churches----victory-is-ours/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/battle-of-the-churches----victory-is-ours/ Mon, 02 May 2011 13:55:38 GMT The first leg of the battle of the churches is over, and Grace has taken the first Sunday over the Mansfield Baptist Temple.  Though MBT captured bus attendance, we were able to win Sunday School and Morning Worship attendance to take the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/easter-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/easter-blessings/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:24:04 GMT As we assumed, all departments at Grace Baptist Church peaked yesterday as a result of the Easter holiday.  Sunday morning worship was up by nearly 70 people.  Fort Benning Bible studies ballooned by nearly 200 and bus riders ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/two-girls-saved-in-morning-service/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/two-girls-saved-in-morning-service/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:15:21 GMT Our spring Sunday School campaign completed its fifth leg Sunday with a concentration on our pre-school children.  It was my privilege to have a small congregation of toddlers and beginners join me on the platform yesterday to sing "Jesus ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/report-from-india/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/report-from-india/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:45:44 GMT My plane touched down in Atlanta late Tuesday evening after a wonderful missions trip to India.  What a joy it was to spend 12 days with my good friend, G. S. Nair, and to see all the wonderful things that God is doing through the Peoples ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/pastors-response-to-the-2020-report-on-ifb/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/pastors-response-to-the-2020-report-on-ifb/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:00:46 GMT Click "Read More" to see Pastor's response to the 20/20 report on IFB. Since Friday night’s airing of ABC’s 20/20, several people have called asking my opinion.  After watching the episode in its entirety today on the internet, ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-start-to-sword-conference/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-start-to-sword-conference/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:42:33 GMT The 11th annual Sword of the Lord conference at Grace Baptist Church kicked off yesterday with Evangelist John Hamblin delivering two powerful messages.  The morning message on "Great and Notable Days" saw numerous people at the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/ordination-of-brian-allison-interviewed-possible-new-staff-member/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/ordination-of-brian-allison-interviewed-possible-new-staff-member/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:54:05 GMT We were privileged yesterday to celebrate the ordination service for our chapel pastor, Brian Allison.  Brian passed his ordination council with flying colors on Tuesday and was unanimously recommended to our congregation for ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/couples-retreat-with-bill-rice-iii/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/couples-retreat-with-bill-rice-iii/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:34:56 GMT Karen and I returned home on Friday from a wonderful week at PCC's annual enrichment conference.  Pastors from various parts of the nation were in attendance, sacrificing financially to come, despite the bad economy.  God worked in a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/highest-faith-promise-total-ever/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/highest-faith-promise-total-ever/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:24:37 GMT The weather improved in the greater Columbus area this past weekend, and a good number of those who had been suffering from a virus that was going through town were recovered enough to be in church yesterday.  This translated into increased ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-results/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-results/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:47:02 GMT The twentieth annual missionary conference of Grace Baptist Church concluded on Sunday night with Grace adding seven new missionaries to our support family.  We now support 192 missionary families and projects around the world and are ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-on-the-horizon/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-on-the-horizon/ Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:57:33 GMT This week Grace Baptist Church will celebrate its twentieth annual missionary conference.  This year's theme is "Extreme Cause.  Extreme Cost."  Missionaries from Chile, China, Myanmar, the Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/remodeling-update/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/remodeling-update/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:52:37 GMT Many of you have been asking how the remodeling is coming, and we are happy to report that many things are progressing as planned.  This week we will be able to put the finishing touches on the new conference room in the Edmondson Center - ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/alumni-weekend/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/alumni-weekend/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:33:20 GMT This weekend over 40 alumni from various parts of the United States returned to Grace Baptist Church and Christian School for our annual homecoming festivities.  Cathy Price Settle, from the class of 1991, was the recipient of this year's ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/right-to-life-sunday-basketball-tournament-in-ca/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/right-to-life-sunday-basketball-tournament-in-ca/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:32:27 GMT Grace Baptist Church celebrated its 12th annual right to life Sunday yesterday with our annual baby dedication.  Ten families in our church gave birth to children this year.  What a privilege to have them parade their babies ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/2011-is-rolling-along/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/2011-is-rolling-along/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:56:22 GMT The annual deacons retreat of Grace Baptist Church was a grand success.  We were able to hammer out five specific ways that Grace this year can "Rise Up and BUILD."  The operative word here is "build."  Our five-fold approach is ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-news-recent-salvations/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-news-recent-salvations/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:32:13 GMT For a a variety of reasons, there are many happy people this morning in Columbus, Georgia.  Some are happy because Auburn University has its first national championship since 1957.  Some are happy because for the second straight day, ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-start-to-2011/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-start-to-2011/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:32:21 GMT One of the greatest joys of a pastor is seeing people that you have led to Christ now being used of God to win others to Christ.  Such was the case recently at Grace Baptist Chuch.  Several years ago, I had the privilege of leading ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-blessings-of-christmastime/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/the-blessings-of-christmastime/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:38:08 GMT Good numbers, good spirit, good music, and good results peppered the events of Grace Baptist Church yesterday.  We praise the Lord for the way that He used His Word yet again to help us sense His mighty presence.  We are so thankful ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/results-from-christmas-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/results-from-christmas-at-grace/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:55:13 GMT Christmas at Grace is in the books.  The Lord blessed in a tremendous way.  We ministered to 1039 people this weekend with 54 professions of faith.  Amen!  Evangelist Adrian Burden came and preached our Friday school and ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-phil-lien-christmas-at-grace-almost-here/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-phil-lien-christmas-at-grace-almost-here/ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:21:33 GMT Jose was hired to paint the buildings of Grace Baptist Church.  It was a huge project, and Jose did a wonderful job.  Ray Kingsbury, the deacon who oversaw this project, was not content, however, to merely see some buildings ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-preaching-by-dr-ed-carter/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-preaching-by-dr-ed-carter/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:45:32 GMT The Lord gave us a wonderful praise service Tuesday night as the family and friends of Grace took time to offer up special testimonies of how the Lord has blessed this year in good times and in bad.  As one member said on her facebook page, ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/much-to-be-thankful-for/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/much-to-be-thankful-for/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:28:27 GMT This is Thanksgiving week, and we truly are thankful for all the things that God is doing at Grace Baptist Church to help us take the Gospel to those here in Columbus and those around the world.  I returned to Columbus last Monday after a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/celebrating-11-years/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/celebrating-11-years/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:34:22 GMT What a privilege it was to celebrate my eleventh anniversary as pastor of Grace Baptist Church.  Eleven years ago, I preached my first sermon at Grace, and being as it was Halloween, I have often teased people saying that the people of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-building-fund-offering/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-building-fund-offering/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:35:40 GMT Services at Grace Baptist Church experienced a good spirit yesterday following our annual revival campaign with Dr. William Jeffcoat.  All the messages were timely, and we rejoice that one high school student prayed to receive Christ during ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/fall-revival-kick-off/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/fall-revival-kick-off/ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:29:07 GMT Dr. William Jeffcoat kicked off our revival campaign in grand fashion yesterday!  His two powerful messages, which can be heard again by logging on to our website, were both timely and convicting.  Dr. Jeffcoat's extensive travels ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/homecoming-sunday/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/homecoming-sunday/ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:44:56 GMT Delicious food, down-home music, and dynamic preaching characterized our annual homecoming festivities at Grace Baptist Church.  Our staff, deacons, and their wives worked hard this weekend to make the day successful, and we are thankful ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/prophecy-sunday-keeps-the-ss-campaign-going-strong/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/prophecy-sunday-keeps-the-ss-campaign-going-strong/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:17:27 GMT Dr. Jimmy DeYoung returned to Grace Baptist Church yesterday to help us with our special "Prophecy Sunday."  As always, Dr. DeYoung put the complex prophetic truths of the Bible in laymen terms so that our people could get a handle on it ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/fall-ss-campaign-started/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/fall-ss-campaign-started/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:44:04 GMT Bob Ingram and I returned from the annual Christian Servicemen Centers board meeting on Saturday rejoicing in the good things that God is doing to reach the military in the United States, and especially here at Fort Benning.  Last year, the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/blessings-from-this-week/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/blessings-from-this-week/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:57:31 GMT As I was driving into the office this morning, I could not help but thank the Lord for the wonderful things that He accomplished in this ministry this week.  In spite of the fact that it was Labor Day weekend, and a good number of our ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/building-expansion-and-property-purchase/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/building-expansion-and-property-purchase/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:04:39 GMT Karen and I, along with Ashley and April, drove over to Montgomery, Alabama yesterday for the missions emphasis Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church.  Pastor Spargo came to Calvary nine years ago, and the Lord has used him to help the church ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/rejoicing-in-the-lords-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/rejoicing-in-the-lords-blessings/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:50:36 GMT The Lord blessed with a good day yesterday after a fulfilling time at Cleveland Baptist Church and Heritage Christian School.  I flew to Cleveland on Thursday morning and was able to spend an enjoyable lunch with Dr. Folger and his staff ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/paint-and-awnings-coming-soon/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/paint-and-awnings-coming-soon/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:36:54 GMT Yesterday, we continued our stewardship theme with the sermon Raising Cain Because You're Not Able.  You can listen to the sermon again by logging on to our website.  There was a good response at the altar and faith promise ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/bump-up-sunday-report/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/bump-up-sunday-report/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:57:26 GMT Yesterday, Grace was privileged to conduct its annual "Bump Up Sunday."  This is our mid-year missions booster Sunday when our people are able to re-evaluate their faith promise commitments.  People who have never given to missions are ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-from-the-sword-conference/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-from-the-sword-conference/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:09:35 GMT Karen and I returned from Walkertown, North Carolina on Saturday afternoon after attending the Natonal Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church.  It was great to spend time with many of our friends.  God blessed in ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/so-much-to-praise-god-for/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/so-much-to-praise-god-for/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:04:47 GMT The Lord blessed in a tremendous way this week.  We have certain weeks when we can hardly wait to update you on the good things that God is doing at this ministry.  Let me highlight a few of the significant milestones that ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/an-action-packed-sunday/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/an-action-packed-sunday/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:42:55 GMT We had an action packed Sunday in the middle of summer yesterday.  The Lord blessed with rebounding numbers and we are thankful for the sweet spirit that was to be found in church yesterday.  Let me highlight a couple of significant ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chattahoochee-independent-baptist-fellowship-report/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chattahoochee-independent-baptist-fellowship-report/ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:43:09 GMT We were privileged to host the Chattahoochee Valley Independent Baptist Fellowship last week.  Dr. Lou Rossi and Dr. Mike Norris were here for the occasion.  They both preached fantastic messages, and you can listen to the entire ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chattahoochee-independent-baptist-fellowship/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chattahoochee-independent-baptist-fellowship/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:52 GMT We were privileged at Grace Baptist Church to hear yesterday the convicting preaching of Evangelist Lou Rossi.  The altar was filled withnumerous decisions by Christians at both altar calls.  We praise the Lord for the way He used His ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/soul-winners-club-report/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/soul-winners-club-report/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:02:11 GMT I trust you are having a tremendous Memorial Day holiday and are able to spend some quality time with your family and friends.  Living right outside of Fort Benning, we are constantly reminded of the debt we owe our servicemen who are ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/summer-is-here/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/summer-is-here/ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:45:42 GMT School has finished, and families are taking some much-needed vacations.  This, of course, affects both attendance and offerings.  If you judge everything by nickels, noise, and numbers, last week was not too fulfilling.  In the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/28th-commencement-exercises-of-gcs/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/28th-commencement-exercises-of-gcs/ Mon, 17 May 2010 12:11:51 GMT Grace Christian School concluded its 31st year of operation on Friday night with our 28th annual commencement exercises.  Scott Pauley, Vice President of the Crown College in Knoxville, Tennessee, delivered our annual commencement address ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/keep-praying-for-gcs/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/keep-praying-for-gcs/ Mon, 10 May 2010 12:16:46 GMT Sonya Harrow had visited our church for several weeks.  Karen and I followed up with her in her home on Thursday.  We took her through the Romans Road, and Sonya prayed to receive Christ.  Doubts and confusion continued to plague ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/spring-campaign-over-good-decisions/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/spring-campaign-over-good-decisions/ Tue, 04 May 2010 18:36:04 GMT Our annual Sunday School campaign ended yesterday with a special concentration on our young at hearts.  The over-55 crowd is neglected in many churches, and we want those who are in the prime of life to know that we honor the hoary ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chambers-resignation-added-missionary-cyndi-grover/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/chambers-resignation-added-missionary-cyndi-grover/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:35:09 GMT Karen and I returned to Columbus Monday after a wonderful week in New England celebrating the fiftieth wedding anniversary of my in-laws, John and Frances Aspray.  I praise the Lord for the godly heritage my wife received and I benefit from ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/easter-sunday-blessings-added-missionaries/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/easter-sunday-blessings-added-missionaries/ Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:58:43 GMT Easter weekend saw a remarkable spike in attendance.  Walk-ins were more than 100 above average, and a good number of visitors were in church from the greater Columbus area.  Visitors were also present from Alabama, California, and ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-bus-route-numbers-focus-on-young-couples/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-bus-route-numbers-focus-on-young-couples/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:17:05 GMT Last week we started running our bus routes in the afternoon, as opposed to the morning, and the numbers have spiked significantly.  Last week our bus routes, which had been running in the high nineties, brought in over 120 riders.  ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sword-conference-kicks-off/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sword-conference-kicks-off/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:52:53 GMT Our tenth annual Sword of the Lord Conference kicked off yesterday with Dr. Smith delivering two powerful messages.  Last night's message on the Filling of the Holy Spirit was especially powerful, and you can listen to both messages by ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-gs-nair-with-us/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missionary-gs-nair-with-us/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:41:32 GMT In spite of the time change yesterday, a good number of people remembered to "spring forward."  The Lord blessed with good attendance figures, and several key decisions were made for Christ yesterday.  Praise the Lord! Visitors ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/pastor-preaching-in-troy-al--sword-conference-ahead/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/pastor-preaching-in-troy-al--sword-conference-ahead/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:23:05 GMT After a good week of study in the office and profitable board and budget meetings at the church, the Lord blessed with a good day yesterday.  Bus church saw three precious children pray to receive Christ in the counseling center, and our ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/faith-promise-total-over-200k/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/faith-promise-total-over-200k/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:35:15 GMT Our annual missionary conference concluded on February 14, 2010.  This Valentine's Day clearly demonstrated how much Grace Baptist Church loves the world.  Missionaries to Australia, Egypt, Ecuador, Grenda, Norway, and the state of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-3-days-away/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-3-days-away/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:26:58 GMT Yesterday, the walk-in attendance at Grace was up by about 30 people.  Many Sunday School teachers met their goals, and we are thankful that the core attendance is starting to rise as we approach the spring and better temperatures.  ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-around-the-corner/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/missions-conference-around-the-corner/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:25:28 GMT We are off to a good start this year.  Numbers seem to be holding their own in early January, and we are incredibly thankful for the souls that have been saved and the baptismal waters that have been stirred already this year.Last week we ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sanctity-of-life-sunday-and-relief-of-haiti/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sanctity-of-life-sunday-and-relief-of-haiti/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:33:03 GMT Yesterday, we were privileged to celebrate Sanctity of Human Life Sunday by conducting our annual baby dedication service.  Ten families of Grace were blessed with new babies in 2009, and it was our joy to parade these children across the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/goals-for-the-2010-route/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/goals-for-the-2010-route/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:18:11 GMT At this time of year our thoughts turn to the sanctity of human life.  The most recent edition of the Sword of the Lord contains my editorial against abortion, and we here at Grace Baptist Church are gearing up for our annual baby ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/2010-rolls-on-gearing-up-for-missions-conference/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/2010-rolls-on-gearing-up-for-missions-conference/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:57:43 GMT The Lord gave us a good Sunday yesterday.  Temperatures were very chilly by Georgia standards.  Wind chill factors were hovering in the teens, but attendance was good.  We are thankful this morning for some significant highlights ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-start-to-2010/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/great-start-to-2010/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:44:28 GMT Sometimes attendance figures (both Sunday morning and evening), along with financial figures, are hard to decipher.  For example, yesterday morning's attendance was significantly down.  Yet, Sunday night attendance was significantly ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/wrapping-up-2009/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/wrapping-up-2009/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:57:08 GMT We trust that you had a very special Christmas enjoying time with your family and friends.  Karen and I are especially grateful that our two oldest girls are home from college, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our time together this holiday ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/continued-christmas-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/continued-christmas-blessings/ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:36:24 GMT We are still feeling ripples from our annual Christmas at Grace rallies.  Yesterday, three precious people, who were saved during Christmas at Grace, came forward to follow the Lord in believer's baptism.  We are delighted to tell ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/christmas-at-grace-results/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/christmas-at-grace-results/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:14:46 GMT Christmas at Grace is in the books.  What a wonderful weekend the Lord gave us.  The things for which we prayed came to fruition.  And dozens of people are now in the kingdom of God thanks to the preparation of our wonderful ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/christmas-events--missionary-news/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/christmas-events--missionary-news/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:02:43 GMT The Christmas season is off and running at Grace Baptist Church.  Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of the year.  I began my annual Christmas series yesterday.  This year's series, enititled People Who Miss Christmas, began ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/thanksgiving-blessings--christmas-excitement/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/thanksgiving-blessings--christmas-excitement/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:37:46 GMT We here at Grace Baptist Church trust you had a wonderful Thanksgiving time with your friends and family.  Karen, April, and I were able to travel to Pensacola to spend Thanksgiving with our middle daughter Amy who is a freshman at ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/first-place-basketball-team--baptisms/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/first-place-basketball-team--baptisms/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:27:15 GMT In spite of the chilly, rain yesterday, the Lord blessed with a good number of decisions.  We are thankful for the way God continues to use this ministry.  Let me share a few of the highlights with you. Let's begin with the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/trip-to-ohio--upcoming-christmas-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/trip-to-ohio--upcoming-christmas-at-grace/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:47 GMT I flew into Atlanta yesterday after a fantastic weekend with Dr. Dale V. Adkins and the Mansfield Baptist Temple preaching for their 14th annual mens conference. Over 900 men from various states attended the conference, and many good decisions ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/gcs-alumni-weekend-events/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/gcs-alumni-weekend-events/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:52:25 GMT This weekend Grace Christian School celebrated its annual homecoming festivities.  Alumni from around the region returned to the campus of Grace Baptist Church and Christian School for a wonderful time of fellowship and friendship ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/miles-logged-yards-gained-go-buckeyes-souls-saved/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/miles-logged-yards-gained-go-buckeyes-souls-saved/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:52:37 GMT 1 week ago yesterday (October 20), I traveled to Atlanta to preach for my alma mater, Luther Rice University. God blessed in the 10 AM chapel service, and there were a good number of decisions during the invitation time. Dr. Flanagan, a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/10th-anniversary-at-grace/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/10th-anniversary-at-grace/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:55:33 GMT What a great weekend Karen and I experienced as we celebrated our tenth anniversary here at Grace Baptist Church!  It is hard to believe that this decade has passed so rapidly.  We are, however, humbled that God has allowed us to be a ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/many-souls-saved-added-missionary-to-alaska/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/many-souls-saved-added-missionary-to-alaska/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:23 GMT The Lord blessed with a tremendous week, and it is impossible to share fully with you all that is in our heart because of the good hand of God upon this ministry. We will, however, attempt to share with you a few of the highlights from this past ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/homecoming-sunday-highlights/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/homecoming-sunday-highlights/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:53:03 GMT The Lord blessed with good numbers yesterday for our annual homecoming (515 in Sunday School and 615 in the morning worship). We experienced a good number of decisions and an enjoyable afternoon with dinner on the grounds was enjoyed by many of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-sunday-services/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/good-sunday-services/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:17:01 GMT Attendance figures returned to some semblance of respectability yesterday, as we moved into the third leg of our seven-week Sunday School campaign. There were over three hundred walk-ins, and total Sunday School attendance was in the mid five ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/funeral-of-edith-register-several-great-decisions/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/funeral-of-edith-register-several-great-decisions/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:27:51 GMT The Lord blessed this weekend with some significant opportunities. Let me share a few of them with you this morning over a hot cup of coffee! Let's begin with the homegoing celebration of Edith Register. Mrs. Register passed away Tuesday night ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/time-at-pcc-kicked-off-sunday-school-campaign/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/time-at-pcc-kicked-off-sunday-school-campaign/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:28:21 GMT Much has happened since our last update, and we desire to get you caught up on all that is happening. During Labor Day weekend, Karen and I were in Pensacola, getting our second daughter, Amy, settled in college. She is now officially a freshman ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/ordination-service/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/ordination-service/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:30:13 GMT This weekend we celebrated the ordination of our high school supervisor, Stephen White.  Stephen came to our church a little over a year ago after receiving two undergraduate and two graduate degrees from Pensacola Christian College and ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-from-texas/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/back-from-texas/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:48:28 GMT After preaching the Sunday morning service on August 9, I flew to Dallas, Texas and preached the evening service for Dr. Richard Wallace at Temple Baptist Church. It was my privilege to conduct the teacher orientation lectures for the new school ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/heart-stirring-sword-conference/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/heart-stirring-sword-conference/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:04:54 GMT We returned from the National Sword of the Lord Conference in Walkertown, North Carolina on Saturday after experiencing a heart-stirring week of fantastic messages. The sermons by Paul Chappell, Sam Davison, Mike Allison, Lou Rossi, and Joe ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/bump-up-sunday-blessings/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/bump-up-sunday-blessings/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:48:23 GMT What a wonderful Bump-Up Sunday we just concluded! God again used Dr. Pat Creed in our midst. The messages were timely, and God's people responded in a marvelous way. With many people still out of town on vacation, our annual missionary faith ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/successful-youth-fundraiser/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/successful-youth-fundraiser/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:43:49 GMT Satan tried to hinder the bus routes in a major way yesterday. One bus broke down. Another bus driver quit at the last minute. It became so obvious why the fight was on. We wrestle not against flesh and blood. Numbers were up in a significant ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/answered-prayers/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/answered-prayers/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:11:16 GMT Families returned to Columbus after a much-needed vacation weekend, and attendance figures again began to be respectable. We praise the Lord for bringing new visitors to Grace, and we covet your prayers as we follow up on these new ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god--country-weekend-includes-baptisms-and-a-new-missionary/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/god--country-weekend-includes-baptisms-and-a-new-missionary/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:27:34 GMT We had a glorious God and Country Weekend at Grace Baptist Church. Things got started on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM for our annual church picnic. Several new families were invited by those in our church, and we were excited to meet new faces. ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/praises-from-the-bus-ministry-sending-out-missionary-seth-acree/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/praises-from-the-bus-ministry-sending-out-missionary-seth-acree/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:27 GMT Our teen bus workers were able to take a group of our bus teens to Six Flags in Atlanta this Friday. Nearly thirty kids were in attendance, and they had a wonderful time. During the devotion segment of the trip, three kids bowed their heads and ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/added-2-missionaries-souls-saved-and-kids-baptized/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/added-2-missionaries-souls-saved-and-kids-baptized/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:02:18 GMT What a wonderful day we had yesterday around the Word of God. I trust that you had an enjoyable Father's Day. What a privilege it is to be a father, to have been raised in the home of an excellent father, and to have a personal relationship with ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/many-vbs-salvation-decisions/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/many-vbs-salvation-decisions/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:22:47 GMT Grace Baptist Church has just concluded its annual Bible School with numbers taking a significant jump. It has been four or five years since we have had numbers of this magnitude, and we praise the Lord for it. The auditorium was busting with ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/vacation-bible-school-tonight/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/vacation-bible-school-tonight/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:27:29 GMT Tonight starts our annual Vacation Bible School. We are excited as hundreds of kids will fill our auditorium. We are praying that dozens of them will receive Jesus Christ as personal Savior. A week ago Sunday we heard a stirring testimony from ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/honoring-james-lyons/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/honoring-james-lyons/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:39:30 GMT Yesterday, we were able to celebrate the calling of James Lyons to be the senior pastor of Camp Creek Baptist Church in Cornelia, Georgia.  Brother Lyons has been at Grace for 25 years and over that period of time has served as a Christian ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/memorial-day-weekend/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/memorial-day-weekend/ Tue, 26 May 2009 15:12:50 GMT I trust that you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.  Yesterday, our family was able to have some quality time together.  We strolled for a five mile walk along the Chattahooche River and were able to take in an IMAX presentation of ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/graduation-festivities/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/graduation-festivities/ Mon, 18 May 2009 15:34:38 GMT This week concluded our graduation festivities for Grace Christian School. On Thursday evening, Todd Sasek, pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Great Falls, Montana, and long-time director of Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, Louisiana, was ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/mothers-day-weekend/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/mothers-day-weekend/ Mon, 11 May 2009 19:25:04 GMT I trust that you had a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend.  Mother's Day is always a special day for me as I recall my godly mother and the tremendous influence that she has had and continues to have in my life.  Janet Amsbaugh is the ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/a-new-baptism/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/a-new-baptism/ Mon, 04 May 2009 14:49:35 GMT We are thankful for the way the Lord blessed our services yesterday.  A good number of visitors were in attendance.  Some were from the city locally, some were from states as far away as Illinois, and some were from countries as far ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/stormy-weekend/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/stormy-weekend/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:49:13 GMT Dear Friend of Grace, In between the violent storms of Friday night and the torrential rains of this morning, the Lord parted the clouds and gave us a beautiful Easter weekend. What great services we had to celebrate the resurrection of our ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sword-of-lord-conference/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/sword-of-lord-conference/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:48:57 GMT Dear Friend of Grace, The Lord opened our annual Sword of the Lord conference with a tremendous bang yesterday. Dr. John Hamblin, despite arriving at the motel at 2:00 AM Sunday morning, was at his "A" game. Visitors from Ohio, Tennessee, ... http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/two-memorial-services/ http://www.amazingrace.net/grace-update/two-memorial-services/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:49:05 GMT Dear Friend of Grace, This past week the Lord gave me the privilege of preaching two memorial services. The first was for Auria Dominguez who came to the United States for a simple knee surgery. Shortly before the surgery, our Spanish pastor, ...