Grace Times

Vol. XXI/05 Grace Bible Church, C 930, Sector B Mahanagar, Lucknow, India January 2018

Dear all
Pulpit Calendar C.S Lewis in his famous book series, the
Chronicles of Narnia, there is an interesting state-
January 2018 ment, which says, “What you see and what you
hear depends a great deal on where you are stand-
Check-in 15 minutes before service ing and also on what kind of a person you are”. As
we endeavor to hear the voice of God and seek His
Morning Services at 10.a.m.
face, it is important to answer these two questions.
where do you stand and what kind of a person are
01 Holy Communion service at 6.30 pm you? Peter did not know who he was until he de-
Preacher Pastor Ashish Khan
07 Holy Communion Service Pastor J T Raja nied Jesus and the rooster crowed. Paul did not
14 Pastor Ashish H Khan know where he stood, until he encountered God
21 Pastor J T Raja and was blinded. Martha did not know who she was
28 Pastor Ashish Khan until Jesus asked her to stop being anxious and oc-
cupied by the things of the world. Our identity of
Allipur Grace Bible Church at 10 a.m.
who we are and where we stand is often based on
01 Holy Communion Service Pastor Raja the world. We define success by means of the
07 Shyam Babu scales the world gives us. But, Jesus says in
14 Pastor J T Raja
21 Holy Communion Service Pastor Ashish Khan John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in
28 Shyam Babu me you may have peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.” When we attempt to fit our lives into the
mold of this world, our lives lose meaning, purpose,
Sunday School and peace. It is only in communion with God can we
Will be held during truly find peace beyond life itself, and can we over-
worship services come the world as Jesus did. As Daniel did when he
was thrown into the lion’s den. As David did when
Thursdays at 6.30 p.m.
he stood before Goliath, and as Jesus did when He
11 The Modwells Home was nailed to the cross. Therefore, as we enter this
25 Ruth Chakravarthy’s Home New Year, I urge you to seek God, with a heart
bound by God’s word, and knees bent in prayer. It
is only in God’s presence, can life truly be meaning-
ful giving us the foundation for who we are and
Thursdays at 6.30 p.m.
where we stand.
04 The Phillips Home
I went came to the throne with a trembling heart;
18 The Verma’s Home
the day was done.
“Have you a new day for me, dear Master?
WOMEN’S PRAYER I’ve spoiled this one.”
at the Sanctuary He took my day, all soiled and blotted
on Saturday,19th at 5 p.m. and gave me a new one all unspotted.
And into my tired heart he cried,
"If God is your partner, make “Do better now, my child.”
- Anonymous
your plans BIG!" God is looking forward to your new year, just as you
D L Moody are. Who are you? Where do you stand?
Love
Raja
 Income December 31 2017

Jan — Dec 2016 December 2017 Jan – Dec 2017 Budget 2017 +/-

General Offerings 2,,51,532 44,820 2,42,015 3,60,000 -1,17,985

Donations 53,700 60,800 84,900 40,000 +44,900
Pledged Giving 5,36,109 54,000 5,19,500 4,80,000 +39,500

2nd Mile Pledges 1,05,400 8,000 1,39,305 1,40,000 -695

Lent/Christmas offer. 4,430 6,200 30,400 25,000 +5,400
Church Scooter sale 12,000
Designated collections
Sunday School 24,877 1,000 23,670 erratic
Grace Church in Village 10,500 5,500 25,000 -20,000
Medical Aid Fund 72,000 50,000 -50,000

GRAND TOTAL 10,70,548 1,74,820 10,45,290 11,20,000 -74,710

Poonam Modwell is not keeping well.

Manji Phillips is suffering from slip disc.
Shobha Prakash was unwell.
Sandy Singh was down with jaundice.
Sumitabh Singh was suffering from cold
and fever.
John Jo was unwell.
Jeba Raja’S mother passed away.
Birthdays in January
Manohar Lugun & Srishti visited 05 Y C P John
Tabitha in Sudan. 06 Jemaimah Lal
12 Suby Jo Varghese
Geetu, Gary & Chidren visited Susheela.
14 Vidhini Verma
Amitabh Singh visited Della and 22 Vaibhave Verma
children. 29 Beniah Lal

Srishti Singh, Udayan Chakravarthy, For Pastoral Care contact

Fizza Phillips and Rufus Raja visited Rev. J T Raja 995 639 9835
their parents. Rev. Ashish H. Khan 964 843 1177
Akshaya & Anureema Nagarkar shifted gracebiblechurch.lucknowindia@gmail.com
www.gracebiblechurchlucknow.org
to Faridabad.