GP Softball Game

April 12, 2010

We had our softball game on April 11 at Ontario Christian High School. We were supposed to play against our friends at The Bridge, but they were unable to make it. So we pulled some people out of the stands and split into  teams. It was an awesome time of softball and just hanging out with each other and laughing! It was great to let our competitive sides come out, watch people slide in shorts, and crash into each other trying to catch a fly ball.  All in all we had a blast!

The pictures tell it all, smiles were everywhere, as was laughter. I’d like to close this blog with the top 5 reasons you should have been out there with us:
5) To see that at 60  – Jim still has got game
4) To Hear Mike Demoff say “Ole”, with every passing ground ball.
3) To watch Joe Knight break the Pastor’s nose
2) To see that the battle of the sexes definitely went to the females, they rocked!
1) …and the number one reason to come out was to see our mascot, “The Amazing Cody” -  he does tricks, he cheerleads and even brought snacks for the kids!

Festival & Sale Coming in May

April 6, 2010

The Southern California Festival & Sale will be held at the Pacific Christian Center in Upland, May 14 and 15. 

Friday evening activities begin at 4:30 p.m. and last till about 9:00 p.m.  The Friday evening live auction begins at 6:00 p.m. and features furniture and household items.

The live auction on Saturday begins at 10:00 a.m. and features quilts and handmade items. Saturday activities conclude at the close of the live auction, usually around 3:00 p.m.  There is also a silent auction on Friday evening and Saturday.  There are many other venues to visit including the farmer’s market, antiques and collectilbles, bargain tables, used books, Ten Thousand Villages store, There are also many activities for kids throughout the day, as well as a kid’s auction at 11:00 a.m.  A variety of food booths and the coutry kitchen will keep you well fed as you enjoy your day. 

All proceeds from the event go to support Mennonite Central Committee projects around the world.  Mennonite Central Committee is a mission organization in which the BIC and Mennonite churches partner to minister around the world providing relief, community development, and service ministries.  Additional information on MCC and it’s work around the world can be found on our website at www.mcc.org.  This is a funfilled day for everyone, so please plan to join us!

Six People Baptized!

March 17, 2010

GracePoint celebrated six baptisms on Sunday, March 14! The church family joined together for lunch at the Mussers before the baptism.   It was exciting to hear how Jesus has touched the lives of people in our church family.  We congratulate…Allison, Alex, Erica, Abby, Keri and Noah, as they showed their faith through baptism.

Date Night

February 13, 2010

This past Friday night GracePoint invaded the Old Spaghetti Factory and ate them out of fresh bread and Spumoni ice cream. This is our annual date night event, where we make sure the ladies get out around Valentine’s, even if it is with 18 other couples. We played a game of loaded questions and found out some interesting things about each other…like some people want to take over the world and some are embarrassed that their exercise equipment needs to be dusted after they finally locate it.

Fresh Start Reading: January 17-23

January 17, 2010

Come along with GracePoint during the 2nd week of our Fresh Start series.  We are moving forward together as we read the following Scriptures together as a community!  Feel free to leave a comment about a passage as you read this week. 

Week 2 – Lessons from Facebook
Monday, Jan 18 Proverbs 27:1-7
Tuesday, Jan 19 Proverbs 27:8-12
Wednesday, Jan 20  Proverbs 27:13-17
Thursday, Jan 21  Proverbs 27:18-22
Friday, Jan 22 Proverbs 27:23-27

 Saturday Activity:  
Step one – Set aside time to communicate with your spouse or someone close to you and others in your immediate household (not just game time, but ask each other at least two serious questions).
Step two – Make an effort to reach out to a strained relationship or start a new one with someone near your daily circles.  Sample Questions: What is something you are dreaming of doing? Name at least 3 strengths of the other person.

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