THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

You are invited to join us each Thursday for Bible Study!!  Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM and then at 5:00 PM.  Child care is provided. 

This winter and spring we have been blessed during the 11:00 AM class to have Cindy Eldridge teach and share with us from God's word.  She has done and outstanding job and we appreciate her commitment to the Lord.  She will be taking a break while school is out for the summer to enjoy her grandchild.  During that time Sybil Manis, our Interim Director will be teaching "Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past" by Kay Arthur, David and B. J. Lawson.

As imperfect people living in an imperfect world, we eventually confront in nearly every relationship the need to extend or receive forgiveness. But when the wounds run deep, forgiveness doesn't come easy.
This eye-opening study deals with the difficult questions of forgiveness, including How can I forgive when the pain is so great? Does forgiving mean I have to forget the past? and What if I choose not to forgive? As you dig into what the Bible says on this vital topic, you'll encounter the depths of God's own mercy and discover how choosing forgiveness can free you from a painful past and propel you toward being all that God intends you to be.

On Thursday evenings at 5:00 PM Wayne Sherfey continues to teach practical lessons from God's word of how to live and walk daily with the Lord.

Everyone is invited to join us for these Bible studies as we strive to grow closer and more like Jesus.

Those that attend the Bible studies will be offered a limited supply of baby diapers or toilet paper.  You must arrive no later than 10 minutes after the hour and stay for the entire Bible lesson to qualify.

TWO IMPORTANT NEEDS!

There are two items we need to replace very soon!  The most important is the stove.  We are in need of a 30" range.  Color doesn't matter and we don't need a lot of bells and whistles.  From time to time we provide meals and without a stove that works properly it is becoming more and more difficult. 

The other item we need to replace is our copy machine.  Ours is on its last leg.  We can only print a page or two at a time now.  When we have bigger printing needs we are having to pay for the copies.  We just need a very simple commercial grade machine.  Doesn't need to do anything fancy other than being able to print at least 100 pages at a time with minimal expense.

Please join us in prayer about these needs.  We know that God is at work in and through this ministry and that He will provide. He says to ask and so we are praying and letting these needs be known.

How You Can Get Involved

Summer is quickly approaching and with that comes many opportunities for ministry in the Gibsontown community.  There is need for groups to provide summer activities for the children during the months they are not in school.  This could be a week of VBS or a weekly one day activity which might be a reading program or Back Yard Bible Club.  This is a great place to do pre-mission trip training for your youth group.  The needs are great, spiritually and economically, in this community.  

In addition to the needs for children is also the need for individuals to teach Life Skills Classes to adults.  These classes are offered to teach job skills so they can get a job or a better job such as basic computer, resume' writing, and income producing skills.  To teach basic homemaking skills such as cooking, sewing, budgeting, basic health care, etc.   The list could go on and on.  Classes may be a one day class or on going. 

If you or your church group is looking for a ministry to be involved in, we have the location.  Contact us for additional information at Gibsontownministries@gmail.com or 423/765-2950.

EASTER SERVICE & EGG HUNT

EASTER SERVICE

Sunday, March 31, 2013

2:00 PM

Come celebrate the Risen King, Jesus Christ who is THE Saviour of the World!

A hot dog lunch will be served prior to the service.

Children's Egg Hunt following the service.

 

Everyone is Welcome!!!

SEWING AND ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES

As part of our Life Skills Classes the following are currently being offered:

• Sewing classes -  the first and third Monday of each month at 5:00 PM.
• Arts and Crafts  - Classes are in the process of forming.  Come learn how to make Arts and Crafts to sell for extra income.

Everyone is welcome to participate!! There is no charge to participate.  If you are interested in sign-up for either or both contact Sybil at 423/571-1287.

Gibsontown Ministries Welcomes Cindy Eldridge!

Gibsontown Ministries would like to welcome Cindy Eldridge to Thursday morning Diapers and Devotions! Cindy is no stranger to Gibsontown Ministries. She and husband Terry attended church here when it was a mission church and have served as volunteers since that time. They are active members of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Cindy is a long time member of Bible Study Fellowship, having served as part of the leadership team. Cindy has a heart to serve the Lord where and as He leads. She is excited to begin teaching during the Thursday morning Ladies Bible Study. They will start out with a study of Esther. Cindy is a very gifted teacher and we look forward to how God is going to use her in this ministry. Welcome Cindy!

Everyone is welcome to attend the Thursday Bible Study Classes at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The 5:00 PM class is a COED Class taught by Wayne Sherfey.

Wishing you and your family God's best in 2013!

Gibsontown Ministries would like to wish each and everyone a very blessed 2013! We thank you so very much for your prayer support, volunteering and financial support during 2012! The Lord has blessed this ministry so richly this last year and we give Him the praise for all He has done.  We look forward with great anticipation and expectation to what God has instore for Gibsontown Ministries during 2013. 

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!!

 

Christmas Wish List

Check out Gibsontown Ministries Christmas Wish List page....

Merry Christmas!!!

Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinner

Just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this years Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinner a success! Tonight 84+ people were served and approximately 25 meals were delivered to neighborhood shut-ins.  To God be the glory!!!! 

It would not have been possible without the many churches and individuals that donated food and funding, loaned tables AND the many that volunteered.  Thanks so much for wishing the Gibsontown Community a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!  May God bless you beyond your wildest dreams this Christmas and in the new year ahead.

Final count of those who attended is finally in......  148!!!!  Thanks again so very much!!