Dear GCM Family: We altered ministry activities two weeks ago in response to the recommendations made by the federal government in dealing with the current public health crisis. Although GCM has not had regular services, we have: served Wednesday evening meals in To Go Boxes; offered breads and desserts to our church and community;...
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Pastor Ben Strunk
GCM Schedule Update as of 4-1-20
Hidden In Plain Sight (from the life of Joseph)
I don’t cook. (Now I’ve got the eating thing down pat, as is painfully evident!) However, there have been a couple of times when I’ve tried to help my wonderful wife with dinner by offering to get a can or box of something out of our pantry for her. She appreciates my willingness to...
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A Biblical Look At Love (Agape)
By the time that you get this Valentine’s Day is long since gone. The special flowers, balloons, and cards for the holiday are largely off store shelves. (*The Valentine’s candy is still there though, and marked down 50%!…Or At Least, So I Hear!…You’re Welcome!*) However, while the world writes much, sings much, and talks...
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A 20/20 Vision (Of Three Vision Verses)
As most of you know I’ve been on a two-week break from my teaching job (by the time you receive this I may be back in class already; please pray for all us teachers…and students!). There’s certainly been plenty to keep me busy during this off time, but I have had a few more...
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The Greatest Gift Of All (John 3:16)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV) By the time most of you are reading this, Christmas Day has already passed. Depending on how big of a get together you had at your...
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Welcome To All!
John 3:16-17 (ESV) 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS 2019
December Happenings Saturday, December 7th—Caroling at Calusa Harbor. We will meet at the church at approximately 2:30 pm and be carpooling. Friday, December 13th—Church Decorating from 5-8 pm. FOOD will be served! Wednesday, December 18th—Children’s Christmas Program during Wednesday Evening Service. Saturday, December 21st—Giving of Gifts to Children of the Community from 1:00 pm...
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Praise The LORD! (Psalm 150)
Praise The LORD! (Psalm 150) 1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise...
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US and THEM
“They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.” 1 John 2:19 (NASB) I began working at a Christian Book Store...
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What Does Jesus Think About Scripture?
If you live in Florida, you no doubt spent some time (probably a lot of time) these past two weeks tracking Hurricane Dorian. This slow moving and surprising storm threatened Southwest Florida for several days and had sights on the East Coast of the peninsula for quite some time past that. The unpredictable nature...
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