Greenbrier Church

WANTED: BASEBALL EQUIPMENT!

Kelly Neklason — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:21:38 +0000

Help the Dominican Republic Mission Team bless the DR community with your gently used or new baseball equipment! Simply place your items in the red wagon in the lobby – wooden bats only please.

Contact Glenn Neklason, 377.8492, for additional information.

God Will Fill You with His Presence

Pastor Eric — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:41 +0000

Truth: God has a purpose and a mission for your life that is so large and meaningful that the only way it can be fully experienced is through the overflow of His Spirit in Your life. When you wait with passionate purpose for Him, God promises to flood your being with His presence.

Scripture: “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:2-4

Prayer: Gracious Father, Thank You for sending the supernatural presence of Your Spirit to fill my life. Help me to turn from a habit of trying to accomplish what is in front of me in my own strength and instead learn to depend on You. Teach me to listen and obey each step that You lay before me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29, John 10:1-21, Psalm 115:1-18, Proverbs 15:18-19

Pray for the Pacific island nation of New Caledonia and for Jesus followers to boldly declare the Good News. The influence of secular western culture has had a crippling effect on these islanders and on the vibrancy of the church. Ask the Lord to breathe revival on His church.

God’s Presence is Tangible

Pastor Eric — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:31 +0000

Truth: God loves you so much that He wants His presence to be known and noticed by those who are searching for Him. When you open your heart to His ways, and remove the distractions from your heart, God will demonstrate His goodness to you in tangible and measurable ways.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for knowing my and helping me to be assured that You are here, that You love me and that You have my best interest in mind. Even more, thank You for moving in my life so that I can be a witness of Your name and Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15, John 9:1-41, Psalm 113:1-114:8, Proverbs 15:15-17,

Pray for the Caribbean island nation of the Netherlands Antilles. Ask the Lord to speak to the diverse people who live in the urban centers, for a youth movement to arise and for worship to breath life back into the life of the church.

God Wants Us to Live in His Unity

Pastor Eric — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Truth: God’s best for You begins with a complete “yield” to Him, a surrender to His better plans and purpose. Then it continues with being joined together with others who are also being filled with His goodness. When You choose to connect with God and to passionately pursue His plans with others, God will demonstrate His nature and power through You — miracles will happen.

Scripture: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.” Acts 2:1

Prayer: Eternal Father, I ask today that You would use me to boldly declare with other believers the power You provide for us to be free, whole, and filled with Your beauty. I know that when I turn the attention of my heart to You your goodness will overflow my heart. Help me look to you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24, John 8:31-59, Psalm 112:1-10, Proverbs 15:12-14

Pray for the Netherlands. Once a stronghold for the Christian faith, vibrant Christianity seems to have hit rock bottom, with less than 20% of believers fellowshipping together. Pray for a revival among it’s youth and for the power of His presence to blow across the nation.

Propel Wed May 16th @ 7PM

samdobschuetz — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:53:37 +0000

Hey Propellers,
Here is something to chew on for tomorrow night.
Session Two: The Checklist (May 16th)
What does a Christian look like? Stop for a minute and think about that, because aside from the basic belief that Jesus was the Son of God, He died for our sins and rose from the dead, there are some things that most of us would add to that. Maybe our response would be someone who reads the Bible or helps people in need. Maybe it’s someone who prays every day and attends church regularly. Maybe it’s someone who has memorized a bunch of Bible verses and knows a lot about the Bible. But we also have some responses we probably wouldn’t feel very comfortable saying aloud—things like the kind of music someone listens to, what someone wears or what someone says. So what does a Christian look like? The answer is probably a lot more simple than we make it out to be.

What did you put on the card Jesus+ _________?

See you at 7PM for Propel.

Love and bless ya’ll,
Pastor SammyD

God is Present in Our Prayers

Pastor Eric — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:49 +0000

Truth: God knows that we need Him. He designed each of us with a special place in our hearts that only He can fill. When you join together with others in prayer, commit to Him, and find ways to be about His plan for the earth God will come, God will speak and God will bring His goodness to all.

Scripture: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.” Acts 2:1

Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, Thank You for promising to be with me. Help me to join with others and seek You, trust You to speak to heal our pasts, to guides our present and to direct our future. I know that You are present and I thank You for being with me during each part of my day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4, John 8:21-30, Psalm 111:1-10, Proverbs 15:11

Pray for the Pacific Island of Nauru. Nearly every person on the island has viewed the JESUS film. Ask the Lord to grow and strengthen His church and to speak to young people to go to the nations with the Good News of the Kingdom

High Ropes at Triple R!

Kelly Neklason — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:43:14 +0000

Want to step out of your comfort zone while enjoying time with our Greenbrier sisters? Then save the date! Saturday, June 2nd, the Greenbrier Women plan to spend the morning at Triple R Ranch attempting their High Ropes Course! The high course elements give an ultimate feeling of accomplishment as participants make their way across steel cables, ropes, and beams through a series of events ranging from 15-43 feet high. Participants are on safety systems the entire time as they face and overcome fears, testing their ability to commit and strive for the ultimate goal, the Zip Line! Debriefing discussion concentrates on commitment, overcoming fear, trust in God, and the value of encouraging one another.

What: High Ropes Course
Where: Triple R Ranch, meet at the church at 8am or at the ranch at 845am
When: Saturday, June 2nd
Time: Actual course is 9-12
Cost: $20
Sign up in the lobby area between services via Becca Neeley , last chance Wednesday, May 30th

God Rewards Passionate Pursuit

Pastor Eric — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:53:54 +0000

Truth: God waits for you to come to Him, to believe in Him and to put the hope of your present and the trust for your future in Him. When you join with others in passionate pursuit of God He will reward you. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Scripture: “They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” Acts 1:14

Prayer: Gracious Father, Thank You for outlining a simple plan that I can follow today. Help me to lay down the complications of my life and make the wise choice of joining together with other God honoring people who will put You first, honor Your word and be used by the power of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23, John 8:1-20, Psalm 110:1-7, Proverbs 15:8-10

Pray for the Southern African nation of Namibia. Known for its ethnic diversity and its incredible wildlife, the work of the Holy Spirit has recently found root. Pray for God’s love to shine forth, His forgiveness to be received and His mercy to make all things new.

Chick-fil-A Dinner on Wednesday, May 30th!

Kelly Neklason — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:25:25 +0000

Kick off the “Simple Summer” with a meal from Chick-fil-A! On Wednesday, May 30th, the MFuge mission team will be serving Chick-fil-A meals from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Stop by the info area after either service on any of the next two Sundays to pre-pay for your delicious meal! Chicken sandwich, chips, drink, and a brownie or cookie all inclusive. Dine in or take out! Thank you for supporting the MFuge team as they glorify God, love His people, and expand His kingdom!

God’s First Step for You is to Wait

Pastor Eric — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:37:48 +0000

Truth: God has brand new plans for your life. They are good, life-giving and world changing. When you slow down enough to wait and listen, God will fill your heart, your mind and your imagination with a revelation of Himself and of Your future.

Scripture: “…Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.” Acts 1:4

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You have good things for me. Help me to hunger for You today. I know that Your plans for me are good and I need to be still long enough to hear the loudness of your voice and the clarity of your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Year Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 14:1-52, John 7:31-53, Psalm 109:1-31, Proverbs 15:5-7

Pray for the West African nation of Ghana. Though 63% of the population call themselves Christian, much of daily life is filled with spiritism, tribal worship practices and a growing secularism. Pray that a spiritual hunger would begin in the hearts of believers and spread to the nominal Christians!