Grace Bible Church

04/19/2026

03/08/2026

This morning, one of our elders exhorted us to consider the ways in which we serve this local body.
This has been a consistent theme from Ephesians as Pastor Todd has been preaching. What is the end goal? How do we get there? Maturity in Christ, holiness, a walk worthy of the Lord, knowledge of Christ, and boldness in spreading the gospel. We need to build each other up as each member of the body does their part.

What does this mean for us individually?

Functionally, how we do church in America means you've got to be a member. Are you submitting yourself to the authority of this local body and its elders, for service, instruction, and discipline if needed? You can't serve in any official capacity if you aren't a member.

It means you need to find ways to use your gifts or find out what your gifts are. Where does your individual part fit?

It means knowing the congregation. Do you feel comfortable enough to nominate someone to be on the deaconate or to be an elder? Do you know them well enough? Have you seen their walk? Do you know where they still need to grow?

It means striving for more, so if you are nominated, you can serve and be willing to serve. Men, are you above reproach and managing your household well? Are you able to teach? Men and women who might be on the deaconate, are you above reproach, are you able to minister to the tangible needs for the congregation or help find others who can? Among other Biblical criteria for the offices of Elder and Deacon... Are you qualified? And if not, are you striving to be qualified in the future?

There is a crucified risen Savior who redeemed us and saved us from the wrath to come and He has placed us in a particular local body to worship Him and grow in His grace. This local body is the primary means for our growth, knowledge, correction, comfort, aid, living to Christ, dying to self, as well as where we are sent from to spread the gospel and bring others to Christ.

What will you do?

02/22/2026

I am not skilled to understand
what God has willed, what God has planned;
I only know that at his right hand
is One who is my Savior!

I take him at his word indeed:
“Christ died for sinners,” this I read;
for in my heart I find a need
of him to be my Savior!

That he should leave his place on high
and come for sinful man to die,
you count it strange? So once did I,
before I knew my Savior!

02/17/2026

Grace Bible Church will be hosting the IWU Chorale for a concert on February 28. Please join us at 6:30 pm at Grace Bible Church, 3715 Wilson Ave, Grandville MI 49418. We invite the community and IWU Alumni to join us for this special ministry of choral music. www.gracebiblegrandville.org

02/06/2026

Experience the musical excellence of the IWU Chorale at Grace Bible Church, 3715 Wilson Ave, Grandville MI 49418, on February 28, at 6:30 pm. The IWU Chorale, under the direction of Master Davy Chinn, strives to provide the finest performances and ministry possible through choral music. www.gracebiblegrandville.org

02/05/2026

Our congregation is learning this great song this month. You might call it a "classic contemporary worship song" as it was published a while back but continues to be very much loved and used. It actually is a rewriting of a hymn in our Worshiping Church hymnal, #480 "I Am Not Skilled to Understand."
Mark Taylor, Director of Music and Worship

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12/25/2025

Christmas Eve candlelight service