Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield

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Ladies! We hope you can join us at our next Women to Women event on Friday, May 14th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Cathy Olewiler's. Please consider yourself warmly invited to this evening of spiritual refreshment and fellowship! https://www.gbcob.org/events/women-to-women-spring-2021

El pentateuco serie 6, Parte 2: La historia del pacto de salvación https://gbcob.org/sermon-span/el-pentateuco-serie-6-parte-2

Please get your tickets for our upcoming CELEBRATION BANQUET before the end of this week so we have an accurate count for tables. We are looking forward to this yearly time of thankfulness and fellowship and have much to be grateful for! https://www.gbcob.org/events/celebration-banquet-2021

We are excited for the addition of families committing to make Grace Bible Church their home! Please get to know these new members and make them feel welcome.

"If men will not come to hear us because we preach the gospel, draw them by no other attractions." Charles Spurgeon

It’s the Lord’s Day! Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.... Psalm 147:1 (ESV)

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Resurrection Sunday 2021

http:// RESURRECTION SUNDAY // He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! Join us online as we celebrate the Risen Savior, Jesus Christ!

We have several families still out with sickness and will not be having Sunday School or children's classes this Sunday (Jan 10). There is no evening service this weekend - we look forward to worshiping with you at 10:45am!

"When the world is going crazy, it is at that moment that the church must be the church, stay the course, and proclaim Christ in the gathered assembly of believers. To do any less is to stop being light and salt to the world." Pastor Steve

SUNDAY UPDATE With many of our members out (including plenty of Sunday School teachers), we will not be meeting for Sunday School this Sunday (Jan 3). We do not have an evening service planned this weekend so our only gathering time on Sunday will be at 10:45am. For the health of our members, please remember to stay home if you are experiencing any sickness and please continue to pray for those who are not feeling well. We look forward to worshiping with you soon.

"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV)

"The church has always triumphed and had her greatest successes when she preached the two-fold message of the depravity of human nature and and the absolute necessity of the direct intervention of God for its final salvation." Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Ladies! Don't miss our holiday "Women to Women" event NEXT TUESDAY night! Share traditions and treats at the Street home - contact [email protected] for information and location!

"In such a fearful world, we need a fearless church." Charles Spurgeon

Parents: make sure your high school and junior high school students are signed up for our upcoming WINTER RETREAT - this is a memorable and encouraging time where our youth are challenged in God's Word and strengthened in their faith. See Pastor David Papillon or Rebecca Street for information - [email protected]

One thing Satan would love most is to convince you that preaching is for someone else beside you. Steve Swartz

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 (ESV)

Himnos en español de Grace Bible Church

"I hate that preaching which tendeth to make hearers laugh. You cannot break men's hearts by jesting with them." Richard Baxter

We hope you will join us for worship this Sunday! We offer two services (10:45am & 6:30pm) and this week resumes our Sunday School hour at 9:30am. Give Online: https://www.gbcob.org/give Service Livestream: https://www.gbcob.org/live

The Importance of Preaching: Preaching is the central activity of the church. Preaching is the means to worship. Preaching is the means to shepherding God’s people.... Preaching is the premier means of evangelism. Preaching is the chief responsibility of the pastor. See more

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"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2

Nos complace anunciar que Grace Bible Church lanzará su primer grupo pequeño de habla hispana. Este grupo semanal se reunirá para revisar y discutir el sermón de los pastores en español. Es el siguiente paso en el desarrollo del Ministerio de GBC en español y amplíara los sermones dominicales traducidos al español que estan publicados en el sitio web de GBC y la traducción en vivo de los domingos por la mañana. Le animamos a difundir la noticia e invitar a otros a participar en este esfuerzo continuo por difundir el Evangelio y hacer discípulos a través de la explicación y aplicación de la Palabra de Dios. Confirme su asistencia por correo electrónico a: [email protected] para obtener más detalles.

Dear Grace Bible Church Family, Traditionally, we devote the final evening worship service of the year to prayer. 2020 has been a year which has rocked the world and challenged the church of Jesus Christ in ways that have not been seen for centuries. And as always, God has, even in his sovereign allowance of suffering and hardship, been faithful and true. Sunday evening, December 27th, we will devote ourselves to humbly seeking God as a church body. This year we will be foll...owing the classic "A.C.T.S." model of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) with appropriate hymns between each time of prayer. This prayer service has one basic purpose: to tangibly and with real time and effort acknowledge the lordship, supremacy, and sovereignty of God over his church in general and over Grace Bible Church in particular. All throughout history, God has blessed churches that will pray. I look forward to leading you, along with pastor Darren, in a sweet time of prayer and song Sunday evening at 6:30. And then we will see what the Lord would do in 2021! Your Fellow Worshiper, Pastor Steve

We are excited to announce that Grace Bible Church will be launching it’s first Spanish Speaking Small Group. This weekly small group will meet to review and discuss the pastor's sermon in Spanish. It is the next step in the developing GBC Spanish Ministry and expands upon the Spanish translated Sunday sermons posted on our website and live Sunday morning translation. We encourage you to spread the news and invite others to participate in this continued effort to spread the Gospel and make disciples through the explanation and application of the Word of God. Please contact Raul Martinez ([email protected]) on how you can be a part of this, starting this Friday at 6pm!

Merry Christmas from Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield! "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" John 1:14 (ESV)

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11 (ESV)

MEN! Our mini-retreat/breakfast planned for this weekend has been moved to Nov 21 due to rain the forecast - this gives you additional time to sign up if you have not yet! See Chad Brey for details.

-= CHRISTMAS EVE =- Livestream at 4:00pm

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

Last Sunday evening’s Q&A with Pastor David and Pastor Steve is up on our website and YouTube channel- thank you to everyone who submitted questions!

"He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." Luke 1:32-33 (ESV)

"El mandato de Dios para el gobierno" (1 Nov 2020)

"And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel." Matthew 2:6 (ESV)

"God our fortress and our strength The rock on which we can depend Matchless in his majesty His power and authority Unshaken by the schemes of man... Never-changing, Great I Am Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall He is faithful through it all Crown him King forever Crown him King forever Crown him King forevermore" God, the Uncreated One (King Forevermore) by Aaron Keys and Pete James

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name 'Immanuel' (which means, God with us)." Matthew 1:23 (ESV)

http:// MISSIONS MONDAY // Updates and a Merry Christmas from our friends Mark and Jess Stucky in Brazil! Please consider supporting them in your prayers and financial gifts.

~ LIVE NOW ~ Lord's Day Morning Service https://www.gbcob.org/live

Voting at Grace Bible Church today? Welcome! We invite you to come back this weekend and joins us for worship - we meet on Sundays at 10:45am and 6:30pm. Learn more at www.gbcob.org

You and your family are invited to join us for our Christmas Eve worship service this Thursday at 4:00pm - O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! For more information about Grace Bible Church, visit www.gbcob.org

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14 (ESV)

CHRISTMAS HYMNS - a Spotify playlist from GBC as you celebrate Christmas this year!

"As this world is growing darker, heaven is looming brighter." Dr. Steven Lawson

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Psalms 57:9-11 (ESV)

Ladies - don't forget that THIS SATURDAY is our Christmas coffee at the home of Sarah Zervis. We hope you will join us!

Bible Training Institute (BTI) is offered during our Sunday School hour each week at 9:30. We encourage everyone at GBC to participate in this course - we cycle through each semester every two years so you can join at any point in time.

O come, let us adore Him! It’s Christmas at Grace!

Sunday Service Livestream 10:45am // 6:30pm https://www.gbcob.org/live

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV)

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IRONMEN Meets tomorrow at GBC at 6:00 am

Ladies! Our Christmas Coffee is coming up on December 12th - be a part of this holiday tradition of encouragement and fellowship! Get more details and sign up on Sunday in the church foyer.

On #GivingTuesday, please consider supporting the ministry of Grace Bible Church as we reach Bakersfield and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are thankful for your prayers and financial gifts. www.gbcob.org/give

http:// MISSIONS MONDAY // Read the latest from Mark & Jess in Brazil! https://mailchi.mp/90f262b0bbda/stucky-update-november-2020

Sunday Morning Worship is at 10:45am - we hope you can join us! Please note there will not be an evening service tomorrow (Sunday, Nov 29, 2020) - enjoy this time with your family and friends. www.gbcob.org

"I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 89:1 (ESV)

"Be Growing" - Anchored Message

"Dear God, let all my hours be thine." Isaac Watts

A video update from Tom McConnell in Rugby, England! Please keep Tom and his family and church in your prayers - you can also support them financially through our Online Giving page of our website or directly through their ministry page.

LORD'S DAY SERVICES This morning and evening services are available online via livestream - 10:45am & 6:30pm https://www.gbcob.org/live

Anchored, "Be Loving"

Anchored Message, "Tremble"

The Lord reigns; He is robed in majesty; The Lord is robed; He has put on strength as His belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting.... The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty! Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore. Psalm 93:1-5 (ESV)

"Election 2020: The Government’s Mandate from God" (Nov 1, 2020)

Pastors David and Steve are hosting a Q&A about our current sermon series, "Satan and His Schemes" for tonight's service. Join in in a few minutes at www.gbcob.org/live

"The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; The Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!"... Psalm 29:10-11 (ESV) https://www.gbcob.org/live

For Reformation Day, we look back at our 2017 Steadfast Bible Conference and revisit some excellent messages from Andrew Curry, Scott Ardavanis, and Steve Swartz. Here’s The Glory of God Alone: To God Be the Glory from Dr. Scott Ardavanis

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight - don't forget to set your clocks back one hour! We look forward to seeing you on time for our morning worship service at 10:45am.

Have a question for Pastor Steve about our recent sermon series, "Satan and His Schemes?" We will host a time of Question and Answers this Sunday evening - send your questions ahead of time to Pastor David ([email protected]) and we'll see you on Sunday at 6:30pm! Catch up on the sermon messages online today.

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times. Martin Luther Listen to Pastor Darren's sermon from this past Sunday online - a great perspective this week.