GBC Community update: Repent...it has an impact you might not expect

​Good morning. Happy snowy Tuesday!  It looks like winter has finally arrived. Take your time, slow down, and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.


Oasis@Midweek starts again tomorrow
Our popular children's ministry event Oasis@Midweek happens tomorrow night. This will kick off the year.
Kids JK to grade 6 are invited to join us from 6:30pm to 8pm for an Oasis Camp themed evening of music, games, life lesson and this time our youth are leading which means the next episode in our popular drama.  O@M is not just for those who went to camp but for all who would like to remember how MONUMENTAL God is and celebrate his awesomeness.



Winter Weather Cancellations
With the snow starting to fly it's a good thing to remember our cancellation procedures.  
If ministry is being cancelled during the week you will hear from the ministry leader by email or by phone in a timely manner.  If ever in doubt, contact the leader directly rather than the main office.
On Sundays, if there is a service cancellation, there will be an email sent out plus we will post it on the CJOY radio winter storm cancellation page.


Thought for the day: Repent…it has an impact you might not expect!
You may recall, last week I started looking at some ways to put more ‘resolution’ into our journey in 2024.  Resolution only means to be resolved, or be purposeful about what you do.   Here is the second ‘tip’ or thought on how to do that.
2. Repent
I think the first one, ‘remember’, is probably a lot easier than this one because it really does call for a choice, and often some form of loss.  Our worship of God for his faithfulness, grace and majesty should lead us to repentance. His goodness breaks us in fresh ways as our sin is exposed by the light of his glory. But this isn’t a morbidly introspective, navel-gazing exercise. To repent is to rejoice. Have you ever thought of it that way?  We have the opportunity to CLAIM the promise of 1 John 1:9-if we confess our sins God is faithful and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Why?
Because we know our forgiveness has already been purchased at the cross.
Beginning the new year with repentance is to draw closer to Jesus, to appropriate the fresh grace that is ours in him. This is why confession always brings relief and joy. It’s the gateway to greater intimacy with God.
How can we begin new plans and journeys in 2024 without first allowing his light to penetrate the darkness of our hearts and to reveal areas in need of growth? How can we start working, grinding and dreaming without first renewing our joy in the One who directs our steps?  It’s a great way to start the day, the week, the month and yes, the year!

In His grip,
Pastor Chris