October 19, 2025 

Series: Maturity 

“To End All Wars” 

James 4:1-12 

What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure. You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him. And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. 

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. 

 

 

Pray For the Iranian Church: Refugees and Underground Believers It is illegal and deadly to become a Christian in Iran and yet…. The LION of JUDAH is on the move. Last Sunday, Dariush Golbaghi shared about the Iranian Christian community- SafeHouse Ministries, an online ministry especially for Iranian young adults to worship, attend Bible studies, grow and have real hope in Jesus. Thousands attend weekly! Jesus said, “I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not prevail against it” Watch for more on how we are supporting this ministry. www.my-safehouse.com 

Beach Baptism and Celebration Picnic is today at 5 p.m. If you are interested in baptism and publicly showing that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, come talk with one of the Pastors after the service. Before baptism, we invite everyone to a celebration picnic at Driessen Beach Park (Bradley Beach Rd). We’re serving grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and ask you to bring a side to share. Suggested: Salads, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, cut fruit, veggie trays and desserts. Parking is free. See you there! 

Trunk or Treat is next Sunday, October 26 @ 4:30 p.m. with free food, candy & fun! Candy donations are appreciated. See the details in the Connections Corner on serving opportunities or speak with Andrew Cannell. 

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Local International church partners in more than 100 nations hand out these Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way. Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, stuffed animals, t-shirts, school supplies all become a tangible expression of God’s love to the child and their family. These gifts have been changing lives for decades! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the JOY! Stop by the table for details—use our boxes or your shoeboxes. Samaritan’s Purse includes the Good news of Jesus in their language. Grace Kids Ministry packed 214 boxes this month!! If you can give financially towards the shipping fees of $10 per box, designate accordingly. 

Senior Movie Event (for ages 55+) is Saturday, November 15 at 2:30 p.m. Grace has reserved a theater room at Cinemark Bluffton to enjoy watching a movie together based on the beloved book, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” which centers on the Herdmans – ‘absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world’. We have paid for the tickets but you need to reserve your seat and get your admission ticket. Tickets available starting today through Charlynn Bonham. We encourage you to grab dinner together afterwards with one another and spend time with friends! 

Discover Grace is Sunday, November 2 after each service. It is for newer folks, visitors or any interested in knowing about Grace Church. Additionally, It is an opportunity to meet some of the ministry staff and leadership. Then if interested in membership, we’ll look forward to talking with you at a scheduled time. Either way, we’d love the chance to meet you. No childcare available. 

Prayer Path Have you seen the Prayer Path near the church front entrance? Take a few minutes to stop, consider the peace, creation, words & the Cross. Sit, stroll, pray. Take a few minutes to rest in the sovereignty of the Lord who loves you! “Ask where the good way is and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jer 6:16 

 

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