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They are calling for snow in the DC area late Saturday into Sunday. Please check the website on Sunday morning before coming to church, in the event it does snow. The website will be updated by 7am.
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Merritt Anderson

Greetings!

This email is an update of what is going on at Grace...
SNEAK PEEK OF THIS SUNDAY'S SERMON –
SPEAKER: Merritt Anderson
TITLE: The Gospel & Assessments
TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:18 – 4:5

Ladies' Night OUT: You are invited for dinner and fellowship on Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 pm. We will meet at Tokyo One, 9443 Lorton Market Street, Lorton. If you have questions, please contact Melody Langone at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Parenting Seminar March 9-10th: All parents are invited to attend "Give Them Grace," in which we will look at what the Bible has to say about our roles as parents. Hear how the good news of Jesus is central to the way that we teach and train our children. We'll also explore some ways that we can use the gospel as we engage with our children on a daily basis. Sign-ups are taking place on Sundays in the foyer.

Free Market: On Saturday, April 28th, from 8 am - noon, GBC will be hosting a large garage sale where everything is FREE! The purpose of this event is to benefit both those in our congregation and in the local community. Come and shop for items needed, or donate gently used children's clothing and/or small household items that are in good, working condition. Please no furniture, VHS tapes or old TVs or computers. Donations will be accepted on Friday, April 27th, from 9am - 7pm. Volunteers are needed!! If you would like to volunteer to help with this event or have questions, please contact Darryl Jackson via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Book recommendation for Easter: Some Christians prepare for Easter by celebrating Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22nd). This year, we would like to suggest a book for you to read: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross, edited by Nancy Guthrie. There is no better way to prepare for Easter (April 8th) than to remind ourselves of the passion and power of the foundation of the gospel. This little book will assist you in doing just that. Since the chapters are short, we recommend that you try reading one chapter a day, beginning on Ash Wednesday. Right now the book is 50% off at the Westminsterbook store. You can also order it through Amazon (a Kindle version is not available)

Welcome Class: Our next Welcome Class is scheduled for Sunday, February 26th, at 9:30 am in Room 115. Anyone who would like to learn more about Grace Bible Church – who we are, what we believe, and what we emphasize – is invited to attend. The class will be hosted by Brandon and Stacey Fitzpatrick.

Youth Group: The Youth Group meets every Wednesday and every 2nd and 4th Sunday, 7:30-9:00 pm. Students in grades 6-12 are invited.

Volunteers Needed for Hospitality: If you are available during the 2nd service to restock the hospitality table, please contact Lillian at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Men's Ministry: The next Men's Ministry meeting is Saturday, March 3rd, 8:00-10:00 am. You are
invited for food, worship, and a brief message.

Child Dedication Class: There will be a Child Dedication service on March 18th. If you would like to participate, Merritt Anderson will be holding a Child Dedication class on March 4th, 10:30 am in Room 115. Please email Merritt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions

Snow Policy: Cancellation of Sunday morning worship services will be posted on www.gracebiblelorton.com no later than 7:00 am on the Sunday morning in question. Weekday activities at the church will be cancelled whenever Fairfax County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather

2011 Giving Statements: If you made any tax-deductible contributions to Grace Bible Church
in 2011 and have not received your statement, please contact Kari Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Staying Connected - Grace Bible Church Website: Please visit our new Grace Bible Church website at http://www.gracebiblelorton.com. You can use it to register to receive updates through Facebook, Twitter and blogs. You'll also find videos, book lists and plenty of great information about our church.

Staying Connected - Facebook Page: If you have not had a chance to"like" us on Facebook, our links are below.
GBC main page: https://www.facebook.com/gracebiblelorton
Women's Ministry page: https://www.facebook.com/gracebiblewomen
Youth Group page: https://www.facebook.com/gracebiblestudents

Volunteers Needed: If you can help us with snow removal at the church this winter, please contact Skip Megee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (703) 339-7049.

Assist Pregnancy Center: If you are interested in promoting Assist's 3rd Annual Walk/Run/Ride (W/R/R) for Life in your Church, Bible Study or Youth Group please contact Tammy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . There will be a W/R/R Liaison meeting at Assist Pregnancy Center March 1st at 7:00 pm to answer questions and hand out promotional materials. March 6th is our next scheduled volunteer interest meeting from 1-2pm at the Center.

Miss a Sermon? You can listen or review a previous sermon here: http://www.gracebiblelorton.com/resources/sermons. To listen to a sermon on your computer, simply click the play icon, or you can download the MP3 by clicking the red download icon. You can also subscribe to our podcast in iTunes by clicking "Podcast" at the top or by clicking here.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
Feb. 15 – Youth Group (small groups) 7:30 pm
Feb. 15 – Wednesday Evening Women's Bible Study 7:30 pm
Feb. 18 – Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study 9:00 am
Feb. 21 – Ladies' Night OUT 7:00 pm
Feb. 22 – Youth Group (small groups) 7:30 pm
Feb. 22 – Wednesday Evening Women's Bible Study 7:30 pm
Feb. 25 – Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study 9:00 am
Feb. 26 – Welcome Class 9:30 am
Feb. 26 – Youth Group (large group) 7:30 pm
Feb. 29 – Youth Group (small groups) 7:30 pm
Feb. 29 – Wednesday Evening Women's Bible Study 7:30 pm
March 3 – Men's Ministry meeting 8:00 am
March 3 – Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study 9:00 am
March 4 – Child Dedication Class 10:30 am

Have a great day!

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We have just discovered that there is an issue with the download feature for the sermons on the website. Currently the files that are being downloaded are unplayable mp3s. 

Sorry for this incovenience and possible confusion. 

We'll update you here once this issue has been resolved. In mean time, please feel free to listen to the sermons on the website, through the built-in audio player, or listen through our iTunes Podcast.

Parenting is hard. The details of daily life with children can quickly become overwhelming, for even the most organized parents. Meals, school projects, and sports practices keep us running around and keep us wondering if we will ever get a break. In all of our running around and busyness are we just checking off tasks or are we giving our kids grace as they live life alongside us?

The Bible has a lot to say about how we parent and what's to be front and center in our parenting. The Bible help us to prioritize what's most important as we parent our children. The Bible even tells us what's to be the centerpiece of our parenting.

Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about our roles as parents. Hear how the good news of Jesus is central to the way that we teach and train our children. Explore some ways that we can use the gospel as we engage with our children on a daily basis.

Some Christians prepare for Easter by celebrating Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (February 22, 2012.) This year, we would like to suggest a book for you to read: Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross edited by Nancy Guthrie. There is no better way to prepare for Easter (April 8) than to remind ourself of the passion and power of the foundation of the Gospel; and this little book will assist you in doing just that. Since the chapters are short, we recommend that you try reading one chapter a day, beginning on Ash Wednesday. Right now the book is 50% off at the Westminster book store. You can also order it through Amazon (a Kindle version is not available). There will also be a few copies that can be purchased in the church foyer.