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OUR MISSIONOUR MISSIONOUR MISSIONOUR MISSION

Connecting People to Christ,

to One Another,

and to Service.

OUR VISIONOUR VISIONOUR VISIONOUR VISION

Leaders making disciples

who impact their community

and world for Christ.

Brian GilroyBrian GilroyBrian GilroyBrian Gilroy Lead Minister

Bryan GravesBryan GravesBryan GravesBryan Graves Family Life Minister

Sunday Services:Sunday Services:Sunday Services:Sunday Services: Sunday School—9:00 AM

Worship—10:00 AM

Phone:

(812)372-1766

Fax:

(812)372-2602

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:

www.gardencitychurch.com

The LinkLetter

Published Monthly by

Garden City Church of Christ

3245 Jonesville Rd.

Columbus, IN 47201-7932

Volume XVIII, Issue 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS Missions...pg. 2, Family/Student News...pg. 4 & 5, Church News…pg. 6, Calendar…pg. 7

2019201920192019

June 9June 9June 9June 9----13, 6:00PM13, 6:00PM13, 6:00PM13, 6:00PM----8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM 8:30PM (Includes Supper)(Includes Supper)(Includes Supper)(Includes Supper)

PrePrePrePre----k thru 5th gradek thru 5th gradek thru 5th gradek thru 5th grade

VBS at GCCC is coming and we need your

help! Check out the VBS volunteer board and sign

up or contact Bryan Graves to be a part of

The Incredible Race.

READY, SET, GO!READY, SET, GO!READY, SET, GO!READY, SET, GO!

It's a Vacation Bible School like no other!It's a Vacation Bible School like no other!It's a Vacation Bible School like no other!It's a Vacation Bible School like no other!

Kids will race from continent to continent uncovering clues and attempting

challenges as they fill their score cards.

They'll also discover that, no matter where we live, what shade of skin we have,

or what language we speak, we are all part of the same race—the human racethe human racethe human racethe human race—

and all part of the same family from Adam and Eve.

As they examine the events surrounding the tower of Babel, kids will learn that

God is calling people from every tribe and nation through his Son, Jesus Christ,

the Savior of the world. And that he wants us to share this good news in kindness

and love with our neighbors nearby and far away.

Join The Incredible Race and experience God's love for every tribe, language,

and nation! Volunteer & registration forms are available in the foyer

or register your child online at www.gardencitychurch.com.

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Who Will Go?

by Deborah Smith Plemmons

Who will go and preach God's Holy Word,

To the many souls who have never heard?

Who will go forth sowing and weeping?

For there will be souls for the reaping.

Who will go to the next door neighbor,

To tell them about Jesus Christ, their Savior?

Who will go to help those in need?

Whether poor or rich, who will plant the seed?

Who will go to the regions beyond you,

To share the Gospel, whether to many or few?

Who will go to a foreign field,

Where souls of the Harvest are ready to yield?

Who will go? God asks the question.

Here am I, send me. Go without hesitation.

Ron & Pat Morse

North Burma Christian Mission

Chiang Mai, Thailand

F.A.M.E.

(Fellowship of Associates

of Medical Evangelism) Indianapolis, Indiana

Enoch & Lydia Nyador

Ghana Christian Mission

Ghana, West Africa

Dr. Zindoga Bungu

Mashoko Christian

Hospital Jerera, Zimbabwe

Elí & Mandy Garcia

Vida Nueva Ministries,

Piedras-Negras, Mexico

Jill Shaw

The Ark Christian Ministries

Auckland, New Zealand

Jorge & Diana Lugo

Team Expansion

Caracas, Venezuela

ICOM

(International Conference

on Missions)

Matthew 2 8 :1 8 -2 0

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

P salm 1 2 6 :5 -6

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weep-ing, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

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As the leadership of Garden City Church of Christ continues to seek God’s direction for our church,

we continue to evaluate all of the processes that make up GCCC. These processes include, but are

not limited to our activities, programs, personnel, finances, leadership, and communications. God

has provided everything we need to accomplish his mission for us individually, as a local church

body and as the global church. He has also provided us His wisdom as received through His Word.

Proverbs 8:10-12 says,

10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,

knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies,

and nothing you desire can compare with her. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;

I possess knowledge and discretion.

The eldership at GCCC continues to seek God’s wisdom, prudence, knowledge and discretion. In so

doing, we will be making changes to the GCCC processes in order to become more mindful of our

mission, “Connecting to Christ, one another &, to service.”

In an effort to make the best use of our resources, the eldership has decided to discontinue the Link

Letter publication. Quite simply, its publication consumes considerable time from all of the staff, it

consumes money, and it is redundant. We will utilize the time and money for outreach and

community-minded projects that help us become a more service oriented body of believers.

Additionally, all pertinent information that is readily available in the Link Letter is currently available

on our website and in our weekly bulletins. We certainly understand that these alternate sources

may be inconvenient and different. We also understand and believe connection to a lost and dying

world is a valid reason to make the change. Please join us in supporting this change and in

suggesting more changes that you are committed to & willing to lead. Romans 12:2 says,

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then

you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

GCCC Elders,

Andy Murdock, Colin Martin, Phil Newton, & Mark White


FAMILY MATTERS… “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children.”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Connecting Children and Families to

Christ, to One Another, and to Service.

Theme: Honor

Bible verseBible verseBible verseBible verse: : : : Colossians 3:20 (NIV) Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Let’s define what honor means.

Questions:Questions:Questions:Questions: Mom ask your kids, “What does honor mean?”

Say: A good definition of honor is to treat someone with respect and esteem. Here is a Biblical definition, to

“honor” someone means to treat them according to their true value.

Ask: How can we honor Dad as we approach Father’s Day?

Help your kids make a list of ideas of things they can do to honor their father. For example:

1. Go fishing with dad.

2. Ride bikes with dad.

3. Do a special chore for dad.

On Fathers DayOn Fathers DayOn Fathers DayOn Fathers Day: Gather the kids together and explain that one way to honor their dad is to pray daily for him.

Have each child pray for their dad.

Hilltop Christian Camp!

You can still register and receive a scholarship, but early bird registration price is no longer available.

COMPLETED GRADES K-1:

Wilderness Day Camp— June 27

Day Camp— July 3 & July 5

COMPLETED GRADES 2-3:

Ice Breaker I— June 2-4 Ice Breaker Wilderness— June 9-11

Ice Breaker II— June 30-July 2

COMPLETED GRADES 3-5:

Junior Wilderness— June 2-7

Junior Girls—June 23-28

Junior I— July 7-12

Junior II— July14-19

Lessons for June

Finding Jesus Under the Sea

June 2—Whales

June 9— Starfish

June 16— Jellyfish

June 23—Sea Turtles

June 30—Coral

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

JUNE 9-13, SUNDAY—THURSDAY

6:00-8:30PM

PRE-K – 5TH GRADE

DINNER INCLUDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS


Congratulat ions 2019 Graduates !Congratulat ions 2019 Graduates !Congratulat ions 2019 Graduates !Congratulat ions 2019 Graduates ! I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me

wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of You,

You have made known to us the dream of the king. Daniel 2:23 (NIV)

Columbus East: Jarred Jaggers & Ashlyn Bergman

Columbus North: Rebekah Henderson & Jalen Paswater Home School: Julia Graves

College: Caleb Bryant, Haley Bryant, Jaycie Jaggers, & Bailey Sipes

Don’t forget to register for Hilltop Christian Camp

and invite a friend! Half scholarships are still

available for all GCCC campers and full scholarships

for first time campers. (Scholarships are based on the

early bird price.)

• Junior High (6th-8th)— June 9-14

• Junior High Wilderness (6th-8th) — June 30- July 5

• High School (8th-12th)— June 16-21

• High School Wilderness (8th-12th)— June16-21

• College Age Retreat (Ages 18-30)— August 8-10

Jr. High & Sr. High MinistryJr. High & Sr. High MinistryJr. High & Sr. High MinistryJr. High & Sr. High Ministry

ReFuel Fun Night! (Jr. & Sr. High)

Wednesday, June 26, 2018

Cost: $18. This covers a wristband for 3 hours (includes unlimited go-kart time, 1 mini bowling game, and arcade tokens). Friends are welcome!

Please bring money for supper at McDonald’s and for additional tokens or a snack while at Rascal’s.

We will leave GCCC at 4:30PM & return

at 10:00PM. Registration envelopes required.

VBS Volunteers Needed

June 9-13: Volunteer to be on The Incredible

Race team. Show kids in the community the love of

Christ. Contact Bryan Graves about how to get

involved.

Wednesday Night Youth Group in June, 6:00-8:00PM

MORE THAN A HASHTAG

June 5— DO SOMETHING

June 12— NO Youth Group

June 19— LOVE MERCY

June 26—Rascals Fun Zone


Facts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & Figures

April 2019

Worship SS 4/07/2019 216 104 4/14/2019 225 105 4/21/2019 235 113 4/28/2019 214 115

Offering Totals

General Fund $43,356.90 Designated Fund $ 106.50 Total Offerings $43,463.40

General Fund Only Received $43,356.90 Expenses* $27,515.56

*Expenses are for general operating only.

For more information, contact the church office.

GCCC Golf Scramble at Clifty Creek Calling all golfers for a round at Clifty Creek on Saturday, June 15. Arrive at 7:30AM. Tee off at 8:00AM. The cost is $25/person. We will play a scramble format with a shotgun start. Invite a friend and make plans to be there! Sign-up at the Welcome Center. Contact Joe Clark with questions or for more information.

Pitch-in Lunch Fellowship

June 2 @ 11:30AM

Bring a main or side dish, dessert, and a 2 liter to share. It’s a great time to meet and visit with others in our congregation. Contact Terry & Roana Huntsman with questions.

Praise Choir & Kidz Choir:

We will be on “choir vacation” in June and July. We will begin again in August to prepare some fall and Christmas music!

♥ Darlene Robbins (member)

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Starting Saturday July 22!

FIGHT is for men ready to go to the next level in their faith, ready to step into the spiritual battle that threatens us all, and ready to join with a band of brothers to overcome the Enemy and claim the victory that Christ has already given us.

GO AHEAD. Stand up. Suit up for the ultimate fight. Get ready to march. And lay down an assault upon the Enemy that he will never forget!

A spiritual battle rages around you every day. Spiritual warfare is real—and so is the danger. Are you

ready to face the enemy? The call has been issued. The decision is yours. The time to fight is now!

♥ Thank you to all of my church

family for the prayers, cards,

visits, and food while I was in

rehab. I am doing better now

and driving again. It has been a

long road, but the Lord brought me back to my

church family. Thank you all very much!

~Miles Barnes

♥ Many thanks and much love to Colin & Kyla

Martin for leading the marriage enrichment

connection group. It was a blessing!

~Preston & Gina, Steve & Patty, Jim & Julia,

Jason & Tiffany, Kirk & Carol


June 2019June 2019June 2019June 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

BCSC Graduations

10:00AM East

1:00PM North

2:00PM Bergman/

Jaggers Graduation

Open House

2

11:30AM Fellowship Lunch

3

6:00PM Elders’

Meeting

6:00PM Management

Team Meeting

4

5

6:00PM Youth Groups

6:30PM Bible Study in the fellowship hall

6

4:15PM Women’s Ministry Mtg.

6:00PM Trail Life

6:30PM Worship Practice

7

8

9

6:00PM VBS

10

6:00PM VBS

11

6:00PM VBS

6:30PM Deacons’ Meeting

12

6:00PM VBS

13

6:00PM VBS

14

Happy Birthday Brian Gilroy!

15

7:30AM Golf @

Clifty Creek

16

Father’s Day

17

9:00AM Wheee

Stampers!

18

19

6:00PM Youth Groups


20

6:30PM Worship

Practice

21

22

Trail Life to Air Force Museum

Dayton, OH

23

24

4:30PM Missions

Meeting

6:30PM Kingdom

Workers

Leader’s Mtg.

25

26

4:30PM Youth Groups to Rascal’s Fun Zone


27

6:00PM Trail Life

6:30PM Worship

Practice

28

29

Sunday Morning Worship

9:00AM Sunday School 10:00AM Worship

30

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What is the chief aim of the church? To seek and save the lost. Yes, our purpose is the same as what Jesus came to do. To ask it another way: what would you personally be willing to do...to change...in order that more people come to the knowledge of saving faith in Jesus? Our church wants to put forth its greatest efforts and resources to reaching lost people for God’s glory. As we make this our last edition of the Linkletter (please see the Letter from the Elders on page 3), I want us to embrace this change as an opportunity to use our resources for a broader reach into the Columbus community through various avenues that God puts before us. I close “my thoughts” with the prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon’s, comments on Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor. 9:22— So that I may by every possible means save some.

“The passion for saving sinners is implanted into believers for at least three reasons. First, for God’s glory. To change sinful people so they pant after an increase of holiness, to render stubborn wills eager for the spread of obedience, and to make wandering hearts earnest for the establishment of the abiding kingdom of the Redeemer—these are mighty feats of the divine grace of God and bring all glory to Him. Second, the passion for saving souls is implanted in believers for the church’s good. There can be no doubt that the passion for winning souls expends the church’s energy in a healthy manner. Churches that do not care for outsiders quickly suffer from disunity and strife. What unites a church completely is the calling out of all its forces for accomplishing the Redeemer’s grand objective. This passion for saving souls not only employs, but also draws forth the strength of the church. It awakens the church’s latent energies and arouses its noblest abilities. Communion in service and success welds the saints together and is one of the best securities for mutual love. As a common desire to defend their country welds all the regiments of an army into one, so the common desire to save souls makes all true believers akin to one another. But, third, this passion is most of all for the good of the individual possessing it. Work for Jesus keeps us strong in faith and intense in love to Him. Soul-winning keeps the heart lively and preserves our warm youth in Christ. It is a mighty refresher to decaying love. Love for souls will, in the end, bring to all who have it the highest joy beneath the stars—the joy of knowing that they have been made the spiritual parents of others.”

May we shine like the stars in heaven! — Brian

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