Weekly Update – February 26th, 2026
On Sunday, we were challenged to consider one person in our life who we could intentionally seek out, with the goal of sharing the gospel with, over the remaining part of this year. We called this initiative, Who is Your One? Everyone was given a bookmark with 30 different verses on it, along with a card at the end of that bookmark that is meant to be torn off with the name of your “one” written down on it. This coming Sunday, you will turn that in, and we as a church will pray for those names. There will be baskets in the sanctuary and in the welcome center for you to place that card.
Who is Your One is based out of Matthew 4:18-22. In this passage we see one of the first actions that Jesus does in his ministry. It is the calling of his disciples. Peter, Andrew, James and John are all out fishing. Jesus comes to them and says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately these men drop their nets in obedience and the follow Jesus. There are a couple of key things that we see in this event though. The first is that Jesus is intentional in who he calls and in what he calls them to do. The problem is that this intentional calling is to a task that is impossible.
The call to be a fisher of men comes from Jeremiah 16:16. Here, the Lord is pronouncing judgment upon Israel through “fishers” who will catch them and bring them to destruction. Jesus, in Matthew 4:19, is calling his disciples, “fishers”, but now, their role will be to pronounce salvation to all who will find refuge in him. Likewise, as followers of Jesus Christ, we too are called to be fishers of men. We are to proclaim the good news of salvation that is offered to all through Jesus Christ. This work of salvation is an impossible task for us. It is something that only God can do through bringing the “light” of truth into someone’s heart (2 Cor. 4:6). Therefore, we have been intentionally called as disciples, to be fishers who proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, trusting God to do the impossible and save some, through the message we make known. .
Who is Your One is an opportunity to be faithful to our intentional calling as fishers of men. It encourages us to evaluate where God has placed us as we consider someone or some family to specifically pray for, with the aim of sharing Christ. So then, sit down by yourself or with your family and pray through who the Lord might want you to invest in for the next several months. Then, write down their name, pray and invite others to pray with you through turning in the Who is Your One card on Sunday, and take the first step in sharing Christ with them by inviting them to come to Easter brunch and service with you on April 5th. Consider this challenge and seek to reach “one” with us this year.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
- Romans 8:1
Announcements:
Women’s Bible Study: This will be a 10-week study of Joshua by Jen Wilkin. Morning and evening sessions will be held on Tuesdays, beginning on February 17th. Details are on the bulletin board.
Clothing Giveaway: On February 28th, from 8:00-11:00am, we will open up our basement to the community to giveaway tables of clothes. We always need lots of help for this event. Consider joining us on this day.
Sunday Evening Service: Our next Sunday evening service will be on Sunday, March 8th at 6:00pm. On this evening we will pray together and hear from David Hutchison as he preaches from 1 John 5:6-12
Spring Work Day: On Saturday, March 21st at 8:00am there will be an all church work day. Come and help us clean, make minor repairs and get our building ready for all of the spring/summer activities that will take place.
Men’s Study: Our next Men’s study will begin on Wednesday, April 8th from 8:00-9:15pm. The book for this study will be The Case for Christ. See Clint Blankenship for more information.
Family Discipleship Guides: These guides are designed to help equip parents further engage with what our children and youth are learning. You can find a guide for AWANA, HERE and for our Youth, HERE.
Building Remodel: We have officially kicked off our fundraiser! There are commitment cards available in the sanctuary as well as in the welcome center. Feel free to pick up one and return it to one an available basket. If you would like to give a one time or a reoccurring gift, you can do so HERE and select “building remodel.” You can also give through one of the offering boxes at church. Be sure to mark your envelop, “building remodel.” Check out a video highlighting the work done so far.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of some food items. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana Clubs are held on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm with Awana Clubs starting at 6:30pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “Habits of the Household” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Hebrews in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the Old 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.