Grace Bible Fellowship

09/01/2026

Tuesday, September 1
Behind the Door

Do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.
1 Samuel 12:21

In the 1940s, radio listeners tuned into a suspenseful new dramatic episode of Quiet Please entitled, “Nothing Behind the Door.” Three men climbed to the top of a mountain to break into a mysterious little house near an observatory. Inside they found a sealed door, which they forced open with great foreboding. As it turned out, it led to nowhere. Behind it was nothing but emptiness. It was a psychological image that shocked listeners with the emptiness of human existence.

Recommended Reading:
1 Samuel 12:20-25

The prophet Jonah once mistook an available ship for an open door. But open doors are not always God’s doors, especially when we force them open. Some opportunities lead nowhere spiritually. Behind them we find only disappointment, regret, and hollowness.

As we go through life, we will see many doors, but unless God is leading us to them and through them, they will lead nowhere. Let God open the right doors for you. Do not turn aside to other doors or opportunities, for we do not want to go after empty things which cannot profit and which are nothing.

When God allows one door to close, it may be because he is preparing to open a more effective door.
Henry Blackaby

08/31/2026

Monday, August 31
Love God With Your Mind

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

When Jesus was asked which of the commandments was the greatest, He quoted from Deuteronomy 6: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” (verse 5). But to heart, soul, and strength He added “mind”—encompassing the totality of the human being.

Recommended Reading:
Mark 12:28-31

How do we love God with our mind? When we are born again, our mind needs to be renewed, or transformed, from its focus on the kingdom of this world to the Kingdom of God. The New Living Translation of Romans 12:2 is helpful: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Renewing our mind means to think like God thinks about everything, thus showing our love for Him.

Meditating on and memorizing the Word of God is the best way to renew your mind daily.

The Bible redirects my will, cleanses my emotions, enlightens my mind, and quickens my total being.
E. Stanley Jones

08/30/2026

I really don’t know about these hombre’s. Hawaiian Shirt Day & Masked on fifth Sunday day meal of the lord. All had a great time, great study & sermon. Welcome! Thanks Corey for photos🎶

08/30/2026

Savior, Like A Shepherd . The Messengers @ Grace Bible Fellowship Huntersville Tn.8/30/36

08/30/2026

Oh I Want To See Him, Grace Bible Fellowship Huntersville Tn. 8/30/26. Thanks To Corey

08/30/2026

Grace Bible Fellowship Huntersville Tn. Heavenly Sunlight.8/30/26. Thanks To Corey!

08/30/2026

Opening Hymn Grace Bible Fellowship. O How I Love Jesus 8/30/26. Thanks To Corey🎶

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

Order of Worship
August 30, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Finding Meaning in Life Series
Living Out Our Calling
Ephesians 4:1–6

1. Walk With Humility

• Humility Puts Others Before Ourselves

• Gentleness Demonstrates Strength Under Control

Grace Point: Because Christ has patiently borne with us in grace, we can humbly, gently, and patiently bear with others

2. Work For Unity

• Unity Requires Intentional Effort

* Forgiveness instead of resentment
* Reconciliation instead of division
* Conversation instead of assumptions
* Cooperation instead of competition

• Peace Becomes the Bond that Holds us Together

Grace Point: Because Christ has made us one body through His Spirit, we should make every effort to protect the unity He has already given us.

3. Witness to Christ

• One Lord Gives Us One Allegiance - “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

• One Faith Gives Us One Foundation

• One Baptism Gives Us Unity

• One Father Gives Us One Family














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Bill Williamson, Pastor

Order of Worship
August 30, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Prelude………………………………………..……Martha Dawson
Welcome and Announcements…….……………….John Few
Opening Prayer………………………….………..Bryan Dawson
Hymns of Praise…..…(92 & Sheet).…...…..…Brad Sargent
Special Music……………………………………The Messengers
Message……………………………………………..Bill Williamson
Closing Hymn (688)
Closing Prayer








𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School


11:00 a.m. Worship Service
(Children’s Church in Fellowship Hall)


12:00Noon 5th Sunday Meal

No Choir Practice
Resumes next Sunday

Wed. 6:00pm Church Action Planning

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Sat. Sept. 5th 8:00am Grace Guys Breakfast @ Perkins


Thur. Sept 17th 2:00pm God’s Gathering @ St. Mary’s Manor with Shelia & Julia

Sat. Sep. 26th 9:00am Birth Choice – Walk for Life West Jackson Baptist Church

Tue. Sept. 29th 6:00pm Women of Grace

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐌𝐭𝐧. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Items will be taken to the Kentucky Mountain Mission this month. If you have donations, please place them on the designated tables in the area behind the sanctuary.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐲 & 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚
Many thanks to Corey & Gloria Berard for
providing the BBQ pork and turkey for
our fellowship meal. Also, we greatly
appreciate the wonderful Hawaiian
decorations by Lynn Wood, Kathy
Abrams, and Jennifer Collins.





𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
We welcome all who are visiting today.
It is a blessing to have you with us. Please fill
out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate.
We hope you will come again.



𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
Bob Burks 2nd Jerry Heavner 2nd
Paul Hutchison 3rd Stan Krawczyk 6th
Sue Allen 10th Bill Pulliam 10th
Harvey Howell 18th Katelynn Walker 29th
John Few 31st

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬
Julia Howell 1st Jeff Long 6th
Kay Hutchison 12th Bryan Dawson 16th
Chris Long 17th Bobby Smith 18th
Jennifer Collins 19th
Karen Degnegaard 20th Joe Walker 20th Gayle Heavner 25th. Dana Byrd 28th

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲
The pantry is in need of:
Spaghetti noodles, pot size pasta, spam
Chili, mixed varieties of soups and
canned potatoes.
Thank you so much for your support

08/29/2026

Fives: Five Smooth Stones
AUGUST 29, 2026

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Then [David] took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which he had.
1 Samuel 17:40

Recommended Reading: 1 Samuel 17:40-47
The story of David—especially his epic face-off with Goliath—speaks to every generation. Even recently, a television series and a major animated feature film have brought the story of David to life for modern audiences. When we read the Bible story, we cannot help but notice the number five.

Why five stones? The Bible doesn’t say. Some suggest David anticipated more than one opponent since Goliath had relatives. Others point out that a skilled slinger would naturally carry several stones. Most simply, David was prepared. His faith in God didn’t eliminate wise action. Like an old Revolutionary War adage—“Trust in God, but keep your powder dry.” David trusted the Lord fully, but he was also well armed.

Here is an application for us. We face many giants in life. Some are problems that we must try to solve, and others are temptations that we must overcome. The Bible has more than 31,000 verses. So when a giant problem or temptation confronts you, gather into your mental pouch five smooth Bible verses. God’s Word is rock solid when it comes to our victory.

The Bible was given not to increase our knowledge but to change our lives.
D. L. Moody