Grace Times

Vol. XVI/8 Grace Bible Church, C 930, Sector B Mahanagar, Lucknow, India April 2013

Pulpit Calendar April 2013

Morning Worship Services at 9.30
Check-in at 9.15 because God is present from the very beginning
7 14 21 28 HOLY COMMUNION Kuru continues study of the Book of Rev Rev John Thomas Raja Raj Upadhyay
Whenever you miss attending morning worship, be sure to attend evening worship

from the pastor

Dear People, Do you recall my preaching at various times that a church to be the church must engage in mission? Most of the time that concept has been translated into giving our monetary support to others engaging in mission. Small churches like ours must necessarily adopt that strategy. Another approach is to regard the work of individual members do as an aspect of what a church does in mission, because a church is the sum total of its members. When we do something in the name of the Lord and communicate the gospel by arousing the curiosity of observers and provoking them to ask why were differentthe reason were a counter culture (1 Pet. 3:15-16). The third way is when we engage specifically and formally in mission. Our member John Thomas Raja started a work in villages adjoining Kursi Road, that has grown into a church under the banner of Grace Bible Church. We therefore no longer exist for ourselves. We exist for another church. Its a privilege and an honour that we are a church with a daughter church. Were building a sanctuary for our sisters and brothers and children in the village. It will be bigger than our own sanctuary and the St Pauls School will be able to use it during the week. Give generously to finish the task. Kuru

Evening Hindi Services at 5.30

Check-in at 5.15
7 14 21 28 HOLY COMMUNION Ashish Khan Shyam Babu Vijay Singh

Pastor Raja announces Fasting & Prayer: Weve completed one year of Hindi services. The attendance isnt much and its not growing. Fasting and prayer on Saturday 27th. Skip lunch and come fasting to the sanctuary for prayer from 6 to 7. Fasting and prayer will be held every Fourth Saturday of every month. Prayer Tuesdays, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 6.30 p.m at 12 Shanti Niketan, New Hyderabad, the home of Vibha and Manish Joshi. Womens Prayer Saturday 20th at 5 p.m at Karunalaya, C 99, Sector J, Aliganj, the home of the Chandys Sunday School meets during the morning services.

Income Jan-Mar 2012 General Offerings Donations Pledged Giving 2nd Mile Pledges Lent/Christmas offer. Hindi Services Designated collections Sunday School Grace Church in Village Building Fund Equipment Fund GRAND TOTAL 1,09,735.00 1,24,067 1,776.00 1,000.00 740 21,000 35,433.00 2,801.00 53,800.00 13,300.00 1,625.00 March 2013 18,486 1,000 54,140 11,800 13,365 3,536

March 31, Jan-Mar 2013 46,216 2,000 1,23,440 24,100 16,975 9,419

2013 Budget 2012 1,75,000 25,000 4,00,000 86,000 19,000 25,000 Projection 1,85,000 erratic 4,94,000 96,000 erratic 37,000

2,967 22,000 1,60,000 erratic

2,47,117

8,90,000

Manji escaped unhurt after men blocked her car and stole her bag with her bank cards. Supriya jammed her finger in the door very badly and needed surgery. Roshini battling skin and eye infections Vijay Singh rejoicing he is able to see better after cataract op and getting new glasses. Greg is visiting with his father who is terminally ill with cancer. Shobha got her salary for a couple of months two days after we prayed Suseela and the Upadhyays have new cars. Fizza has final exams. Elishba has final exams on 16th and 18th. Anshuman waiting for the renewal of his contract to teach music at Jaipuria. Armaan starting regular school Allipur Grace Bible Church Sanctuary-cum-St Pauls School Hall being built Ashish ministered during Holy Week in CNI churches in Farukkabad Usha Antins cousin was able to visit her and the family after many years. Smrithi Punnose & team got the award for second best memorial in the international contest in Florida. Smrithi herself received the award for 5th best speaker. Myrtle & Noble have moved to their sons place in Ghaziabad.

Birthdays in April
04 Stanley Khan 10 Sandy Singh 15 Malini Revis 18 Martha Khan 26 Kuru 30 Satya Upadhyay

For pastoral care contact Pastor Kuru: Karunalaya, C-99, Sector J, Aliganj, Lucknow 226 001, INDIA +91-522-2745865/4049392 e-mail: gracebiblechurch.lucknowindia@gmail.com www.gracebiblechurchlucknow.org