More Than a Baby God sent us a Savior - certainly "More Than a Baby". The next five weks will find us examining the full characteristics of this ultimate gift - Jesus Christ. December 14 - January 11. Salt and Light A Sunday morning mini-series on Matthew 5:13-16 - November 30 and December 2 Authentic Faith in Real Life - a Sunday morning study series on Hebrews 11- September 7 through November 16. Word Overtime  December 28 , 2008     "Beware of Another Jesus"             2 Corinthians 11:3-4      Pastor Mike Neely This Week's Big Idea Podcast & Message Notes Additional Reading, Notes, & Illustrations How to begin a new life with Jesus   This week's podcast This week's message notes & discussion guide Past podcasts and message notes Our Vision As a church, we will seek God's vision so that we will: know Him as He has revealed Himself love Him in whole-hearted worship grow to be mroe like Him as image-bearers serve Him in whole-life sacrifice For further explanation of our understanding of God's purpose for this church, see the following articles written by Pastor Mike: "Vision-What Is It?"   Next Steps From the Harvest Banquet Those who attended the Harvest Banquet on November 22 were asked to write down how they were being led to take, "The Next Steps of Faith". It is encouraging to see how God's people are being led to flesh out their love for him. Here are some of the responses:  (read more) Thanksgiving for Those Giving Attenders of the Harvest Banquet were also encouraged to identify specific individuals for whom they are thankful. It truly is a blessing to serve our Heavenly Father alongside believers like these. (read more)      Getting things right with God is the most important thing to do. Click here for more Let us know that you have begun this new life of faith. Click here to email a pastor   "Word Overtime" provides complimentary information to our Sunday morning sermon series. Included are guides, resources, media, and information designed to assist you as you take the next step in your faith. Worship Services: Sundays @ 8:15 AM & 11:00 AM Location: 2609 S. Blaine Street, Grand Island, Nebraska Contact us by phone or email: Phone: (308) 382-1898 Email: info@giefc.org   Taking My Next Step of Faith: Sixteen people committed to praying regularly for our church as we move forward. Fourteen people committed to recognize that God is their provider and will continue to financially support the church at their present level. Eight people committed to increasing their financial support of the church as God leads them. God Has Put It Upon My Heart To: Study grace Pray Make a personal devotion time together with my spouse Pray for this church Grow, love, serve Evangelistic work outside the church Spend more time in prayer Spend less time watching TV Watch for opportunities in my multi-cultural neighborhood Obey God More time in prayer for others Examine how I use my time Memorize the Word Continue to help in ministries at church Be involved in leadership as God directs Encourage others who are hurting in our church Have a regular daily devotion Continue to support missionaries with prayer and financial support Witness to co-workers Read my Bible regularly Go on a mission trip Use my gifts - sharing them with the body Be a servant Tithe Keep an open heart to additional opportunities to serve