2026 is off to a good start! The Growing Grace update yesterday was a real treat as we are already at 54% of the goal! And then to have the group of Care Group leaders up front to be recognized and prayed over was a blessing to experience. Please honor them for their service and their vital role in the life and mission of Grace.
Thank you, church, for your response to vision Sundays – to be All In! worshippers, drawing near, staying focused on Him, stirring each other up to love and good works, and encouraging one another. Let it be our ambition to walk together Godward in the steps of Jesus.
Another good observation is from our family meeting Sunday night – the time that folks lingered in fellowship afterward was longer than the actual meeting itself. I hinted to some that it might be a good idea to schedule a fellowship after our annual family meeting. How novel.
Thank you also for the trust you demonstrate in the church administration and stewardship. Let me now introduce to you the church board for 2026:
DEACONS
Daniel Carmichael
Daryl Felker
Adam Landreth
Brian Ward
Brad Wittlinger
Nathan Young
ELDERS
Dwight Ball
Max Floyd
Skip Furrow
Adam King (Associate Pastor)
Rich Powell (Lead Pastor)
The elders and wives are currently on a two-day retreat to prayerfully explore, discuss and evaluate the task of shepherding the flock. This shepherding happens primarily through the care group ministry. The elders also discuss the teaching and spiritual needs, and pray for the congregation in our bi-monthly meetings.
The full board meets on the third Monday of each month with our initial meeting for 2026 on January 19th. I encourage you to keep these men in your prayers before the Father’s throne as they stewards the ministry of Grace through shepherding and administration.
Finally, congratulate Adam King. After completing a two-year internship, the church has resoundingly affirmed him to serve in pastoral capacity. On Sunday, January 25th the church will publicly install him as the full-time Associate Pastor of Grace Bible Church.
Be All In! with me, and let’s live in the outflow to God’s glory.
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