GMBC ACTIVITIES AND OTHER DATES

July 4, 2026: The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 250TH BIRTHDAY

July 5, 2026: Starting Point, 11:00 AM, room E104

July 22-25, 2026: Kids Camp

Are you a watchman or a wolf crier

When I hear the word watchman, I think about the story of the little boy that cried wolf. The little boy was sent out to watch the flocks but decided he would cry wolf to get the people to come out because he was lonely. After several times of crying wolf and nothing being there, the towns people didn’t come out when the wolf did appear and they lost their flock.

Eze 33: 2 – Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:

Eze 33: 6 – But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.

Eze 33: 7 – So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.

Ezekiel was appointed by God to be a Watchman to the people of Israel. The Watchman had basically the same job as the boy that cried wolf. It was the Watchman’s job to keep watch and let the people know if something was coming that was a danger to the community. They watched for everything from storms and wild animals to invading armies.

Ezekiel’s appointment as Watchman was different. He wasn’t set on the wall of the city looking out to see the dangers coming. He was set in the midst of the city and told to warn the people of the coming of Gods wrath and tell the people that God wanted them to repent from their sins.

God told Ezekiel that if he didn’t tell the people that Gods wrath was coming, and they were punished, he would be punished as well. But if he did warn the people and they did not listen and take his words to heart, the punishment would be theirs alone, Ezekiel would be free of punishment.

God has appointment each of us as Watchman. It is our job to tell the world about the love of Christ and his salvation gift to a sinful world. If we fail to tell someone about Christ, we will be held accountable for that person.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I have enough to be accountable for without adding more people to the list. I pray for strength to always share Christ with everyone I meet.

“Preach a sermon every day, Use words when necessary”

By: James Lively

The Declaration of independence

July 4,1776

Quotes for paragraph two and the last paragraph

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”

THE LIBERTY BELL

Philadelphia, PA

“Proclaim liberty through all the land to all the inhabitants thereof.”

This inscription engraved on the Liberty Bell in 1753, is taken from Leviticus 25: 10.

Is your hut burning?

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and everyday he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But them one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God, how could you do this to me!” he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.

“How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers.

“We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.

A Sunday School teacher of preschoolers was concerned that his students might be a little confused about Jesus Christ because of the Christmas season emphasis on His birth. He wanted to make sure they understood that the birth of Jesus occurred for real. He asked his class, “Where is Jesus today?” Steven raised his hand and said, “He’s in heaven.” Mary was called on and answered, “He’s in my heart.” Little Johnny, waving his hand furiously, blurted out, “I know, I know! He’s in our bathroom!!!” The whole class got very quiet, looked at the teacher, and waited for a response. The teacher was completely at a loss for a few very long seconds. Finally, he gathered his wits and asked Little Johnny how he knew this. Little Johnny said, “Well every morning, my father gets up, bangs on the bathroom door, and yells, “Good Lord, are you still in there?!”

One Day at a time

The most useless thing to do…………………………..….Worry

The greatest Joy……………………………………………...…Giving

The greatest loss…………………………………………....….Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work.…………………………….……Helping others

The ugliest personality trait.……………………………..Selfishness

The most endangered species…………………………...Dedicated leaders

The greatest “shot in the arm”…………………...………Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome…………………...Fear

Most effective sleeping pill…………………………….….Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease……………………..Excuses

The most powerful force in life…………………………..Love

The most dangerous pariah……………………………..…A gossiper

The world’s most incredible computer……………….The brain!

The worst thing to be without……………………………Hope

The deadliest weapon……………………………………...…The tongue

The two most power-filled words……………………….”I can”

The greatest asset……………………………………………....Faith

The most worthless emotion……………………………....Self-pity

The most prized possession…………………………...……Integrity

The most beautiful attire………………………………….....A SMILE

The most powerful channel of communication……Prayer

The most contagious spirit…………………………………..Enthusiasm

The most important thing in life…………………………..GOD