From Pastor Chuck

“A Season of Change”

Church Family,

October is here! There is something special about this time of year. The temperatures begin to cool, the days get a little shorter, and before long the leaves will remind us that another season is changing.

But while the seasons around us change, I am thankful that our God never changes!

Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

We live in a world where things seem to change almost daily. Circumstances change. People change. Plans change. But the promises of God remain the same. His Word is still true, His grace is still sufficient, His love is still everlasting, and the Gospel is still the answer our world desperately needs.

As we move into the fall, I am excited about what God is doing at Grace Baptist Church. Our Wednesday night ministries are back in full swing, with opportunities for our children, youth, men, and ladies to grow in their faith. We also continue to make missions and outreach a priority because God has not called us simply to come to church—He has called us to be the church in our community.

I want to encourage you this month: Stay connected. Stay faithful. Stay on mission.

Be faithful in worship. Get involved in a small group. Find a place to serve. Invite someone to church. Look for an opportunity to share Jesus with someone who needs hope.

And as we watch the leaves begin to change this October, may we allow the Lord to continue changing us—making us more like Jesus and helping us become the people and the church He has called us to be.

I believe some of Grace Baptist Church's greatest days are still ahead. Let's keep loving Jesus, loving one another, and reaching Oconee County with the Gospel.

Let's keep moving forward together!

FOR HIS GLORY!

Pastor Chuck Cook