GBC Community Update: Ever thing of fruit as a gift from God?

​Good morning! I hope you had a blessed thanksgiving. For us, we had the whole family together which not that long ago was something I took for granted. Now with wives, fiancées and kids living in different parts of the country that is no longer the case.  I was thankful and counted that as a blessing. Regardless of your situation, be sure to take time to give thanks and count your blessings.
 
 
Oasis@Midweek is tomorrow
Our popular children’s ministry event Oasis@Midweek happens again tomorrow.  Join us from 6:30pm to 8pm for an Oasis Camp themed evening of music, games and this week a fun craft courtesy of our Kid’s Church team.  This event is for kids JK to grade 6 and is not just for those who went to camp but for all who would like to learn how to ‘shine Jesus light’ and be STELLAR.
 
 
Thought for the day: Ever think of fruit as a gift from God?
Let’s look at this idea of the Fruit of the Spirit in a different way.  Because the Holy Spirit is a gift to believers, God gives us the power to live fruitful lives. Christianity is not a rules-based religion (though there are some!). Our growth is not gained based on how much good we do, but it’s an outpouring of a relationship with a living God that forces and encourages us to live better; to aspire to be like Him; to be holy as He is holy. Growing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives is evidence of these internal changes. When we nurture our relationship with God, we have access to the Son, and we water our lives with his Word.  When we do that, we grow and are equipped to deal with whatever the world throws at us. How practical! But then again, that’s our God!  I hope that is both an encouragement and challenge.  Oh, its also something for us to be thankful even though Thanksgiving is now ‘over’!
 
In His grip,
Pastor Chris