today

8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Morning Worship Services

9:45 AM Bible Education Classes
6:00 PM the element (High School)
6:00 PM Sunday Night Life
monday
9:00 AM Bonnie Blanket Morning
tuesday
6:30 AM Board Prayer
7:00 PM Board Meeting
wednesday
9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study November 2, 2008
6:45 PM Awana
7:00 PM Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM 180 Degrees (Junior High)
7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study
7:00 PM Celebration Choir
thursday
9:00 AM Young Moms’ Bible Study
9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Women’s Precept Bible Study

ministry contacts______________
PASTORAL STAFF
Senior Pastor....................................Delaine Bailey
Worship and Arts...............................Dave Dunkin
Adult Ministries ................................Bill Cummins
Student Ministries .............................. Brian Stuart
ELDERS
Teaching Ministries....................... Jim VanDerSys
Men’s Ministries ................................Darren Clark
Missions................................................. Bud Strom
Member Care............................. Howard Heppner
DEACONS
Facilities .....................................................Ed Marr
Facilities ...............................................Tim Telling Grace Baptist
Finance....................................................Karl Bode Fellowship
Finance...............................................Phil Bogaard
Scheduling .......................................Keith Gilmore 338 North Park St.
Lynden, WA 98264
MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Children’s Ministry............................. Megan Clay Everyone Obeying God’s Call (360) 354-4321
office@gbf-online.org
Church office hours are Monday through Friday Everyone Sharing God’s Heart
9:00 am to noon & 1:00 to 4:00 pm. www.gbf-online.org
Worship November 2, 2008 ___________________ church family ____________________________
Quarterly Business Meeting Rescheduled— November 9, 10:30 AM.
Morning Worship Since we didn’t have a quorum for the Business Meeting last week, it
*A closed-circuit view of our morning services is available in Room E-113, has been rescheduled for November 9, at 10:30 AM, in the audito-
across from the nursery. rium.
Welcome Thank You
Dear Friends,
Worship Through Songs of Praise I have truly been overwhelmed with all plants, flowers, and visits from
each one; not forgetting all your prayers. God bless.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Anne Reese
How Can I Keep From Singing
Jesus Paid It All Congratulations
Here I Am to Worship We offer our congratulations to Dave and Tamara Dunkin on the
More Precious Than Silver arrival of their daughter, Samantha Jane, on October 24. She joins
brother Davey. Proud grandparents are Pastor Dave & Linda Dunkin.
Communion Service Congratulations to Darrin and Lisa Van Mersbergen on the birth of
their son, Caleb Grant, on October 25. He joins brothers Preston &
Worship Through Teaching Tyler.
Pastor Delaine Bailey
Our Condolences
We offer our condolences to Mike and Vickie Ruble and family in
Sharing God’s Heart
the loss of Mike’s dad this week.
How To Know When You Are Ready To Get Started
(James 1:26-27) Biblical Womanhood CD sets.
Recordings of the Biblical Womanhood series are available in a four-
Worship Through Giving CD hard-sided case set, including all the handouts, for only $7.
Please write on the back of your registration slip “Biblical Woman-
Closing Song hood” and how many sets you would like. You will be contacted by
the office when your set is ready.
*Extra sermon outlines and children’s sermon outlines are available at your request. Angels of Hope “Angel Tree”
Please ask an usher for one. Thank you to all who took an angel. Please put your bag(s) under
the coffee tables in the foyer.
Sunday Night Life
• the element (High School) led by Pastor Brian in the Youth Room. noah’s childcare _____________________
• Discovering Grace led by Pastor Delaine in E-115. In the Pre-K Next Sunday, November 9
8:30 AM Infants .........................................M. Young & M. Struiksma
• Evening Insights led by Pastor Bill in the Fellowship Hall. 8:30 AM Toddlers.............................. L. VanDerMeulen & K. Bright
9:45 AM Infants ............................................................................ TBA
9:45 AM Toddlers............................................J. & R. Homan & TBA
11:00 AM Infants ........................................................B. Mock Family
Next week is Persecuted Church Sunday. 11:00 AM Toddlers...................................... L. McLachlan & B. King
11:00 AM Pre-school Church................. G. Gorsegner & A. Loomos
mission moments _____________
Bonnie Blankets— Tomorrow, at 9:00 AM
All ladies are invited to a Bonnie Blanket morning tomorrow, begin- Notes November 2, 2008 am _________________
ning at 9:00 AM, in the Fellowship Hall.
Missionary Letters Sharing God’s Heart
Newly received missionary letters from Natalie Finkbonner, Brion & How To Know When You Are Ready To Get Started
Connie Frakes, Jason & Sharon Nightingale, Tim & Esther Neufeld, (James 1:26-27)
New Way Ministries, and our evangelist in the Philippines are in
their boxes in the foyer. A new letter from Ruth Collins is at the In-
formation Center. Richard & Christy Olson have a new prayer card
in their box. The letters are on aqua paper.

student ministries ______________ 2. You’ll know you are ready to get started when you can __________ your
________________.
the element (High School)- Sundays, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Defending the Faith - This Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM.
At Defending the Faith, we watch and discuss videos that improve
our understanding of the evolution vs. creation debate and the Bi-
ble’s historical accuracy.
180 Degrees (Junior High)- Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM.
180 Serves — This Wednesday.
As a junior high group, we will be participating in opportunities
that highlight November's theme: "Everyone Sharing God's Heart." 2. You’ll know you are ready to get started when you can __________ your
We will be focusing on "God's Heart for Orphans" and partnering ________________.
with Starfish Ministries. See Pastor Brian for more details.

Pre-K ministry help needed ______

• Snack Shopper — Check snack supplies for the nursery and pre-
school areas. Use Pre-K funds to re-supply as needed.
• Phone Caller — Make approximately 10 reminder phone calls
per week to nursery & preschool volunteers.
• Nursery Greeter — Help families check their children into the 3. You’ll know you are ready to get started when you can ______________
nursery on Sunday mornings. your _______________________.
• Caregiver — A significant number of additional workers are
needed to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers during all
Sunday morning services and some Sunday evenings.
Please indicate interest on your registration slip or phone Bobbie
Gilmore, Pre-K Director @ 398-1867.
 5
The LORD is gracious and 5
The LORD is gracious and
righteous; our God is full of righteous; our God is full of
compassion. compassion.
6
The L ORD protects the 6
The L ORD protects the
simplehearted; when I was simplehearted; when I was
in great need, he saved in great need, he saved
me. me.
Psalm 116:5-6 Psalm 116:5-6

Sharing God’s Heart projects Sharing God’s Heart projects

Saturday, November 15, 9 AM—Noon Saturdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29

Workers Needed: Guys Contact: Brian Stuart, 354-4321, ext. 20
Contact: Dave Dunkin, 354-4321, ext. 15
There are more people without homes or in
We want to serve you... very low income situations than you know just
south of us in Bellingham. Salt on the Street exists to be the
A helping hand will be extended to widows
Hands and Feet of Jesus to these people. Please join us as we
and single moms who may need assistance
participate in their weekly meal, clothing distribution, and wor-
with basic car maintenance tasks like washing,
ship service in Bellingham every Saturday this November from
winterizing, and an oil change. Members of our congregation
6:00-11:00 PM. If you would like to be involved in going to serve
are invited to bring their car in for service, or invite and accom-
or in preparing food beforehand, you can sign up in the foyer;
pany a friend or neighbor.
spots are limited.
Come by the church between 9 AM and noon on Saturday, No-
vember 15th to have your car’s fluid levels, bulbs, and pressures Salt on the Street is in need of all cold-weather items, such as
checked. We will also give it a wash and vacuuming. No pre- blankets or clothing, especially children’s sizes. There will be a
registration is necessary for these services. Enjoy treats and a collection station in the foyer.
hot drink in our hospitality room while you wait.
Oil changes are also available but will need to be pre-arranged
Next week: Details on these service opportunities:
so we can have the proper supplies on hand. Sign up at the Car
Care booth in the foyer.
Those who will serve...
Men of all ages are invited to assist our “experts” in all the tasks
mentioned above. Dads are welcome to bring their sons and
work together. Sign up TODAY at the Car Care booth.

(more opportunities on other side)