Baptist Church
“...and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea
and Samaria,
and even to the remotest part of the earth.”—Acts
1:8b
Baptist Church
A missions-minded
church
because Christianity is a
journey
Grace
Baptist Church was founded in the Fall of 1998 by a group of Christians with a
heart for missions, both at home and around the world. It was decided while the
church was being formed that a standard would be set: twenty-five percent
across-the-board towards missions. When placing the money directly into
the field to assist in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it was felt that
God would surely honor the sacrifice of what would normally be the salary of
one staff member at Grace.
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Contributions are distributed throughout a
variety of areas, ranging from the remote parts of South Africa, the jungles of
Thailand, and even the “strip” of Las Vegas, NV. It is understood that
anywhere outside of the comforts of home is a mission field. Even then, modern
technology enables the home to become useful in ministering to local
communities and the world.
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Tentative plans are to participate in at
least one group project each year, with the majority of the funding coming from
faith and love offerings, as well as contributions from local businesses and
industries.
Fervent intercessory prayer is a vital
part of our mission focus. We firmly believe it is the key to successful
missions efforts.
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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God.—Philippians 4:6 NASB
John Piper from
Prayer, The Work of Missions...
You did not choose me, but I
chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your
fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give
it to you. —John 15:16-17
The logic is crucial. Why is the Father going
to give the disciples what they ask in Jesus' name? Answer: Because they have
been sent to bear fruit. The reason the Father gives the disciples the gift of
prayer is because Jesus has given them a mission. In fact, the grammar of John
15:16 implies that the reason Jesus gives them their mission is so that they
will be able to enjoy the power of prayer. "I send you to bear fruit so
that whatever you ask the Father . . . he may give you."
Our First Trip to the Field
On August 27, 2000 seven men from the
congregation departed on a trip to the western section of Romania. The mission was to finish restoration of a
church located in the village of Seliste, Romania. God provided exceedingly
abundantly beyond expectations as preparations were made for this trip: spiritually,
physically, and monetarily. The life of every man involved was changed
forever as they observed the power of the Holy Spirit at work in a foreign
land. Sent by God, sustained by His grace….
A seven-man team
traveled to Seliste, Romania in late August, 2000 to repair a church (vacated
years ago) and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mures Valley Return 2001
Current Project in
Motion...
As part of an ongoing relationship with
the Mures Valley Mission in Romania, one member returned to the area in
February on a mission of ministry and evangelism, as well as strategically
initiating plans for the return of a group later this year. The departure date
is targeted for the first part of October.
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The trip will be a multi-faceted
arrangement of visitation, education, and light construction. There will be
nightly meetings in villages scattered throughout the valley where participants
in the mission will be delivering messages from the Word of God and testimonies
of how He has changed their lives. Visitation to local homes, hospitals,
doctor’s clinics, and schools will be going on throughout the day, spreading
and sharing the love of Christ. There will be some light construction and
fix-up work for ones who want to serve in that capacity.
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A major focus on this mission is the
purchase of a house for a Romanian pastor (see picture below) in order to place
him in the center of several villages he serves. He currently travels many
miles in order to minister to his people. The cost of the house is around $8500
and will need very little work. Funding for the house will be above and beyond
the cost to send individuals on the trip.
Pastor Scott Kennis (rear) and the men from
Grace (right) prepare to speak as Romanian pastor Christi Paul stands before a
packed house on the final night in Seliste, Romania.
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· Nightly
preaching and testimonies in area villages.
· Visitation
to homes, schools, medical clinics, and a local hospital.
· Children’s
church for the youth.
· Light
construction and repair.
· Possibilities
for new church starts in remote villages.
· Area
churches are welcome to join in this act of the Great Commission.
· Cost
of the 9-10 day trip will be around $1400 per person. A passport is required.
· Your
life as a Christian will be changed forever.
· Contact
Bro. Scott Kennis (731-646-1818) or David Alexander (645-8665) for information
on becoming a part of this journey.
· IMB
number GEN20011141AC Young Brock (706-935-2531) coordinator.
We
welcome you to join us on our journey as we fulfill the commandment that was
given to us by Jesus Christ before His ascension to Heaven………
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with
you always, even to the end of the age.” —Matthew
28:19,20 NASB
Does
your heart say “GO”?
Sunday
9:30 am
Bible Study
10:45 am Morning Celebration
5:00 pm
Discipleship Training
6:15 pm
Evening Celebration
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Prayer Meeting
Children’s Choir
Bible Drill
Last
Wednesday of each month is Missions Night
Grace Baptist Church
Exists to bring glory to God by making and
equipping disciples of Christ in our local community and throughout the world
empowered by the Holy Spirit, sustained by His grace.
465 Industrial Park Road
Selmer, TN 38375
Phone: 731-646-1818
Email: gracebaptist@charter.net