Weekly Update – May 29th, 2025
As you all know, Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. Every summer our church has a week where we specifically focus on teaching the children of our church and the community the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week always requires a lot of effort, resources and time. Therefore, for the sake of simply doing something because we have always done it, I want to remind you, just as I do every year, of at least 3 reasons why we do Vacation Bible School and why you should be a part of it.
First, Vacation Bible School provides us with a great opportunity to share the gospel with children. Kids are very moldable at their age. We need to take advantage of this, so that the foundation of truth may be built up into their hearts very early on. This doesn’t mean that we coerce every child into a “profession”, but instead we present the gospel clearly, plainly and in a way they can understand and then we pray for fruit. That fruit may possibly come during Vacation Bible School, or it may come ten years later. Whatever the case, we ought not to become consumed by “numbers of professions” but encouraged by the opportunity we have for gospel faithfulness.
Second, Vacation Bible School provides us with a great opportunity to connect with the parents of children. Now there are a number of children who will come whose parents are already involved in another church. That’s great. But there are also a number of children who will come whose parents aren’t involved in a church and who don’t know Christ. Having their children come for a week of Bible teaching and other fun activities, provides us with the perfect link to share the gospel with families. The Friday night of our Vacation Bible School we always have a closing ceremony and fun night where we invite relatives to come and hear about their child’s week. This is a great link for us as a church to connect with many families. Plus we follow up with many of these families after Vacation Bible School as well. We are called to make the use of every opportunity for gospel sharing. Vacation Bible School provides many.
Third, Vacation Bible School provides us with a great opportunity to serve. We are involved in several different ways throughout our community. But you could easily argue that none of them are as large or as impactful as Vacation Bible School is. Plus, serving in a project such as Vacation Bible School provides every member of the church an opportunity to work together in unity, using their various gifts, to achieve something for the sake of others. And there are also many opportunities for discipleship as younger helpers are paired with experienced teachers watching the Bible being communicated in various settings.
These are only three reasons, out of many, for why we host a Vacation Bible School every year. I would encourage everyone to find a way to be involved this year as we work for the sake of something bigger than ourselves. Our theme is Magnified, which will form the focus of every area for that week. For now though, consider how you might serve for the sake of God’s kingdom and for his glory.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson

Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD God is an everlasting rock
- Isaiah 26:3-4
Announcements:
Friday Night Worship Jam: Do you play an instrument or sing? Everyone is invited to come play or sing during this informal time of worship held at 6:30pm on the last Friday of each month. See Martin Maharas for details.
Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendar. This year, we will host Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 16th-Friday, June 20th from 5:45-8:00pm. We need lots of volunteers. Check out the sign up sheet in the hall.
Men’s Study: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 8:00-9:15pm, a men’s study through the book, The Measure of a Man, takes place. See Clint Blankenship for more information.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauce, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned tuna, boxes of macaroni and cheese, cereal, and oatmeal. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana is held at 6:30pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “Firm Foundations” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Isaiah in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the New Testament meets in the classroom next to the nursery. You can find more information HERE.
Giving
To Give Online, Go HERE.
You can also mail your offering to: 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030
Home Groups
Home Groups typically meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. Please contact Pastor Michael if you would like to join a Home Group. You can find more information HERE.
Prayer
An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE.
Prepare for Sunday
Guide for Worship can be found HERE.
Worship Service
Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-4 years is available during the worship hour.
Livestream
Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.
YouTube: HERE.
Join us and invite a friend or family member to watch with you.
Sunday School
Children and Youth Sunday School take place at 9:15am on Sunday mornings.
Ages 0-2 and 3–k meet in the nursery suite.
Grades 1-3rd meet upstairs in U-5.
Grades 4th-6th meet upstairs in U-6.
Grades 7th-12th meet downstairs in the youth room.