Grace Times

Vol. XXV/05 Grace Bible Church, C 930, Sector B, Mahanagar, Lucknow, India January 2023

Pulpit Calendar
Dear GBC Family,
January 2023
We often wonder what’s so new about the
‘New Year’, except a change of date? Does it offer
Morning Services at 10.00 am any potential change in our circumstances? In Mt
01 Ps. Shimi 6:34, Jesus told us that our worry for future and the
(Holy Communion/ Thanksgiving) present, can only add more worries and enough
08 Ps. Ashish H. Khan troubles. While the world defines fulfilment in terms
(Combined Service @ Village) of how much one can accumulate possessions,
15 Ps. Raja achieve positions and attain power; in v33, Jesus in-
22 GBC Youth vites us to a new orientation of life (But, seek ye
(Youth Sunday) first). A life that is continuously given in complete
29 Bro. Bijoy loyalty to the unseen, but the ultimate king
(kingdom of God), and choosing to adhere by his
moral character (his righteousness). In other words,
Thursdays at
it is about choosing to live under the Lordship of
6.30 p.m.
(1 Samuel) Christ and choosing to do what is right in his eyes.
05 online–Zoom
19 online–Zoom This would require an art of setting our
minds and hearts on Christ, who is seated at the
right hand of God (Col 3:1,2). It is the ability to see
Thursdays at 6.30 p.m.
12 online on Zoom God at rule and in control over our present and our
26 online on Zoom future, no matter how hopeless our circumstances
might be. We need to be like Elisha, being able to
visualize the unseen powerful presence of God sur-
Christmas Play rounding us, in the midst of the visible earthly forces
standing against us (2 Kings 6:8-23). It is this con-
sciousness of God’s dominion over our lives and our
urge for doing what is pleasing in his eyes; gives con-
tentment n insufficiency, empowerment in weak-
ness and ill health, and peace in the midst of tur-
moil. Despite no change in any of our circumstances,
we still have a reason to celebrate life, for our God is
in control and his grace is sufficient for us at all
times. Happy Christ centred New Year!

In Him,

Shimi
 Receipts December 2021 December 2022

General Offerings 8,130 15,700 Birthdays in January

Donations 34,500 32,190 06 Supriya Lall
14 Vidhini Verma
Pledged Giving 1,24,500 56,550 22 Vaibhav Verma
Missionary Support 14,600 21,950 24 Fizza

Lent & Christmas offering

New Church Building 1000 1,000 Carols
Designated collections
Sunday School 3,500
Grace Church in Village 6,000
Medical Aid Fund
GRAND TOTAL 1,82,730 1,36,890

JOYS & CONCERNS

Manohar Antin will undergo a medical proce-
dure on 3rd Jan at KGMC
Sumitabh Singh needs complete restoration
of vision
Ajay Prakash’s mother passed away in her
home town Balia Sanctuary remains open
From Sat to Thu
Dr Susheela will return Lucknow on 9th Jan (9:30 am to 01:00 pm)
Christmas Sunday
Christmas Lunch

For Pastoral Care contact

Rev. Ashish H. Khan 964 843 1177
Rev. Shimi 8318069259
gracebiblechurch.lucknowindia@gmail.com
www.gracebiblechurchlucknow.org