August 2nd, 2023

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,

    for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go,

    for to you I entrust my life. 

-Psalm 143:8-

For many years, I start my day with David’s prayer from Psalm 143 and a cup of coffee. Sitting on my bed, peeking below the blinds in the window, I look at the sun’s light slowly turning night into another day given to me by my Lord. I don’t know exactly when I started this morning routine, it has been so long, but I do know I started praying this prayer when I could no longer rely on myself. It was when I started my undergraduate as a grown man with four kids, knowing many years of school and seminary would not be possible on my own. How would I provide for my babies and wife? How would I have the strength to study, work, and care for my family? I knew I could not do this on my own. I needed help!  

In my reading one day, I read David’s words in Psalm 143 and I have been praying this prayer ever since… followed by a cup of coffee, of course. In this beautiful Psalm, David prays for deliverance from enemies and requests divine leading from the Lord. David first presents his prayer requesting help and acknowledges his dire situation. In verse 8, then, declares his trust in the unfailing love that only God can give. David follows this with a request that God shows him “the way I should go.” David concludes this single verse with his declaration of trust in the Lord not only for the present day but for his entire life.  

You have moments in your life of utter desperation knowing your hard work and dedication just won’t cut it either. This is a gift! In times of desperation, it may not seem like it, but God is showing you what He showed me all those years ago- to rely fully and completely on Him. Psalm 143:8 is a wonderful way to start another day the Lord has given you. I love my coffee, but trust me this prayer to my Lord is better every morning.  

See you Sunday as we continue our series The Armor of God (The Belt of Truth).  

I can’t wait!

The Calendar at a Glance 

• August 2nd, The Chosen Season 2 Watch and Study begins @ 6:30 pm at Grace Fellowship (details below.)

• August 6th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

• August 7th, Service for Castle Peak residents @ 10 am

• August 13th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

• August 14, Service for Castle Peak residents @ 10 am

• August 19th, Women's Gathering- Brunch & Blessings @ 10 am (see details below)

• August 20th, Sunday Services, Backpack Blessings (details below), Fellowship Sunday

• August 21st, Service for Castle Peak residents @ 10 am

• August 27th, Sunday Services, Connect Groups Meet

Connect Hour Groups will meet this Sunday,

 August 6th!



10:00 – 10:15 Fellowship

10:15 – 10:45 Bible Study

(Connect Groups by age)

10:45 – 11:00 Fellowship

See you then!

Season 2 of The Chosen Watch and Study will begin Wednesday, August 2nd from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Meet at Grace Fellowship on Wednesday nights to watch season 2 episodes together and then study and discuss what the episode was about. This season is 8 weeks long. Click on this link to RSVP. Contact Tiffany with any questions you have @ 970-331-3759.

Ladies, it's time to meet and connect with one another again! We hope you can join us!

Back to School is Around the Corner!

Join us at 9 am on Sunday, August 20, for a special

back-to-school blessing for all:

students, teachers & administrators, school workers, etc.

• Bring your backpack or work bag
• Preschool-Aged to College
• Receive a special gift from us
• Be "adopted" by a Grace Fellowship Family and receive special prayer throughout the school year

Don't be anxious; God has you covered!

"Don't be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

-Philippians 4:6

Sign up for Jackie's Fall Bible Study - Precept Upon Precept Acts-Part 1 of 2

• 8-Week Study beginning September 12th/13th (if you are new to the class) or September 19th/20th for returning students. The study of Part 1 ends November 7th. Part 2 of the study will resume in January. (More details to come for Part 2 later.)

• Dig deep into the transitional time of the beginning of the church period in the Book of Acts.

• Join the Tuesday night Co-ed class or Wednesday night Women's class.

Feed your soul by connecting with God's Word!

Please call Jackie if you'd like to sign-up or if you have any questions...970-401-3810

Sunday Services

August 6th, 2023

9:00 or 11:00

-or-

ONLINE

KIDS' CHURCH at 9:00 am service

(Ages 3 through 5th grade)

Kids' Church follows the kid's sermon. They will further explore the day's sermon theme with their group. We can’t wait to see them!

NURSERY

Nursery for Newborns – 2 year olds.

Nursery is open during our 9:00 am service and during Connect Hour from 10:15-10:45!

Join us on Facebook this Sunday morning at approximately 9:15 AM, or view the recording anytime on Facebook, Vimeo or YouTube.

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LORD JESUS, HEAL OUR LAND, OUR BODIES, AND OUR HEARTS.

Please pray for. . .

• Gwendolyn "Winny" May Sprouse, who was born Monday, July 31st. Praise God, Lydia and baby are doing well! Matt, Bailey, and Calista are so excited about their new little bundle!

• John Kirchner, who, Praise God, after a recent PET scan has received the amazing news that his cancer treatments are working! Continue to lift John up in prayer for healing and strength.

• Our military members and their families. For those that are deployed, please give them courage, hope, and strength and be their power and protector during their mission. God, continue to watch over all military families and bless them for their service.

• Julie Arguello, sister to Larry, Rita, and Theresa, who was recently diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. Praise God that it was found early! Lift Julie up for strength and peace, for healing, and for many successful surgeries that are on the horizon.

• Nicole Atencio's grandpa, Denis, who is still recovering from his accident that took place a few weeks ago. He has been struggling with some complications in his recovery. Pray for God to take care of all these challenges and to restore him to complete health again.

• Rita Rodriguez, who is healing from shoulder replacement surgery. Pray for comfort, relief from pain, and complete healing.

• Larry Arguello, who is suffering from a knee injury and dealing with pain and mobility. Pray that the treatment available to him at the moment will bring relief before he is able to schedule surgery in the near future.

• Hope in Jesus to rise within our valley and our world for the many hurting people out there. Help us to continue to shine the Light in the darkness, share the Good News with others, and minister to those around us.



• Carol Proffitt, who has been sick and is homebound, and her daughter Pam who is caring for her. Pray for continued care and provision during this difficult time.

• everyone in our congregation and their families who are dealing with the pains and trials of cancer and other illnesses including Todd Purse; Connie Kerr; Keith; Chris; Sharon Hlavinka; Rance Ketterling; Darlee, Amanda; Jerry Wiisanen; Rosemarie; April; Suzanne, Mary's sister-in-law; Bonnie Lamotta; Mark Von Soosten, Aaron, Ryan, John Kirchner, Oliver, Sue Carver,

GOD'S WILL BE DONE