Weekly Digital Bulletin Available for Download
Posted: September 19, 2021
Weekly Bulletin
Click the link above to download the weekly digital bulletin that provides details on current body life and upcoming events.
Grace Immanuel Pictorial Directory
Posted: September 18, 2021
The pictorial directory offers a means of getting to know one another in our church family with photos of our church members and regular attendees. Photos will continue to be taken Sunday, Sept 19th for families with last names I-Q beginning at 8:30 AM. The photographers will break for the 9 AM service, resuming at 10:15 AM, and will be available during the entire second service. Appointments are not necessary, but sign-in is required and will take place at the western end of the seminary hallway (past the seminary room). Families with last names R‑Z should report on Sunday, Sept. 26th. If you were not able to come last week or are not able to be present next Sunday, please report today as we don’t want to miss anyone.
New Member Class
Posted: September 17, 2021
A two-week New Member Class will be held Sunday, Sept. 19th, and Sept. 26th from 2-4 PM (nursery not available). Those interested in attending this two-session class are asked to submit a Membership Application prior to class, if possible. All those applying for membership must be 18 years or older.
Immediate Nursery Need
Posted: September 16, 2021
With the blessing of a growing church family, we are in immediate need of additional nursery workers. With a certain ratio of workers to children required, rotating workers are continually needed in the Nursery Ministry. Your willingness to help care for our little ones is always appreciated. The more people serving on the rotation, the less often everyone serves. Every willing heart helps the Nursery Ministry work well & YOU receive the blessings! An approved ministry application is required.
Jr. High Retreat
Posted: September 15, 2021
Our Jr. High Retreat CAMP HOPE will be held at the church on Oct. 1st and 2nd. Games, food, sermons, and small groups will center around how to overcome worry and fear in the midst of a terrifying world. Registration is available through the church website. For further details and questions see Gonz Herrera or Brandon Taylor.
TES Library Volunteer Training
Posted: September 14, 2021
The Expositors Seminary (TES) is looking for volunteers to assist TES staff with cataloging and organizing books that come in and out of the TES library. For those interested, TES will host a training session on Saturday, October 9th from 9-11 AM in the TES Library. Contact the TES office with questions at admin@expositors.org or 561-746-0115.
Women’s Conference 2021
Posted: September 13, 2021
The Women’s Ministry Council would like to invite the Women of Grace Immanuel and neighbors and friends to this year’s conference featuring our guest speaker, Mrs. Pam Hardy, on Oct. 15th-16th. Online registration is encouraged beginning Sept. 26th through Oct. 10th. An in-house registration table in the fellowship plaza will also be available after each morning service, Sept. 26th, Oct. 3rd, and Oct. 10th, cash and check payments only. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Thank You Note
Posted: September 13, 2021
To our GIBC Family: Thank you for the many cards, encouragement, gifts, and donations given in memory of Agnes Longenecker. Thank you to the many who assisted with set up, food preparation, and clean-up for the service. Please continue to pray for those that attended who need our Savior to be drawn to Him. Thank you more than words can express - to God be the glory! The Bozzuto family
Men of Granite & Grace
Posted: September 12, 2021
Grace & Granite meets Tuesday mornings from 6:00-7:30 AM. This leadership training for men conveys the seriousness about being conformed to the image of Christ, and these studies compel our men to think deeply about truth, strengthen each other’s faith, build unshakeable convictions, serve the church more faithfully, and love Christ with greater humility. During the sessions, our men are exposed to various areas of practical theology and the spiritual shepherding of God’s people. To download the curriculum, please visit http://www.gibcjupiter.org/men/.
Fall Bible Studies
Posted: September 11, 2021
Treasures of Faith
Judy Zemek, gjzjupiter@att.net
Treasures of Faith meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 AM, childcare will be available. We will be studying the book of Proverbs and the implications of applying its wisdom in our lives. A book study guide will be provided on the first day of class to those attending. The teaching schedule continues with Ashley Graham, Sept. 21. Sharon Kotecki will resume teaching at the end of Sept.
Heart to Heart
Darla Orrell, darlaorrel0802@comcast.net
Heart to Heart Bible class meets every Friday from 9:30-11:30 AM, childcare is not provided. Nerus McEwen will be teaching through 2 Samuel, examining what is said of David: The King After God’s Own Heart. We will be looking to see what each passage of Scripture teaches us about God and understanding what that knowledge requires of us.
Wednesday Evening
Gwynne Searcy, ggsearcy@aol.com
Our women’s evening study began and will meet next on the following dates, Sept. 22nd, Oct. 13th, Nov. 3rd, and Nov. 10th at 6:45 PM, childcare is not provided. Gwynne Searcy and Karina Dulin will work through John MacArthur’s: Twelve Extraordinary Women, observing how God transformed the lives of these women and understanding the implications of what He wants to work in us. Book not required.
Spanish Studies
Posted: September 10, 2021
Spanish studies meet several times monthly, on 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:00 PM, & focus on 1 Thessalonians. On the 2nd & 4th Sundays from 4:00-5:30 PM, we are working through “Are you living a purposeful lifestyle for evangelism?” Join us for songs of worship, prayer, sermon, and fellowship. For more information contact Gonzalo Herrera (disciplingyourfamily@gmail.com).
Prayer & Praise
Posted: September 9, 2021
Prayer & Praise meets Wednesdays evenings from 6-7 PM downstairs in the South Fellowship Hall. In addition to prayer, there is the singing of traditional hymns with piano accompaniment as in past years. This is open to all the church body.
Scheduling On-campus Meetings & Events
Posted: September 8, 2021
In order to serve the needs of our ever-growing church body, those desiring to schedule any on-campus activity or meeting must first seek approval for usage, via the Facility Request Form found on the church website www.gibcjupiter.org. Under the 'Resources' tab, click 'Facilities Request' to fill out the form. Please be specific about times, rooms needed, set up, promotion, etc. You will be notified once your request has been processed. Please call the church office with any questions.
Mission Encouragement Ministry
Posted: September 7, 2021
There is an opportunity to serve on a Missions Encouragement Team. This would include faithfully writing (via letter or email) an assigned GIBC missionary once a month to encourage, love, & pray for them, and help with care packages from time to time. To be a part of this team, please contact Erin Kotecki (erin3536@gmail.com).
Orchestra
Posted: September 6, 2021
If you’re a member of our church and play an orchestral instrument, the orchestra is always looking for additional players to join them. Please contact Dan Kreider, danielk@gibcjupiter.org, for more information.
Affirmations and Denials Available for Download
Posted: September 5, 2021
The Affirmations and Denials spoken of in the Critical Thinking in Critical Times symposium to navigate biblical responses to dangerous assaults on the truth, is now available for download via our website http://www.gibcjupiter.org/booklets/. These represent our attempt to articulate where we stand on these issues; Scripture properly interpreted is the supreme authority in all such matters.
Contact Information
Posted: September 4, 2021
If you are a visitor and want to get connected, or if you would like to share your answered prayers, needs, or other information, please call or email the church office with your requests, or go on the church website and select “Contact Us”. We want to hear from you!
Regular attendees, if you have moved or changed your phone number/email address, please call the church office so we can update our records with your new information. Thank you!
LIVESTREAM Broadcast Provider Info
Posted: September 3, 2021
Our broadcast provider is Boxcast. If you have an Apple TV, Roku, or Fire TV, you can use the free Boxcast channel to watch our services. Open the Boxcast channel and search for “Grace Immanuel.” You can watch live, as well as access recordings for 90 days after the service date. Contact Dan Kreider at danielk@gibcjupiter.org if you have any questions.