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February 29 - March 1, 2020

MESSAGE NOTESStep into the Story | Part 1

This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the

power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered

this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”Matthew 1:18-21 (NLT)

After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because

Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother, and they stayed there until Herod’s death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “I called my Son out of Egypt.” Herod was furious when he realized

that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men’s report of the star’s first appearance.

Matthew 2:13-16 (NLT)

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GRACE NEWSSmall Group Survey – We are taking a 1 minute survey to get a pulse on the vitality of our Small Groups. Text SURVEY to 239.205.3123 to participate.

The Connect Team will be hosting a “Minute to Win It” game night on Saturday, March 7, in the Connections Café from 6:30-8 PM. This event is based on the popular game show of the same name, where contestants compete to accomplish a task in 1 minute or less. Come join us as a spectator or participant. Childcare available. Contact Jenn K. at jkaufman@egracechurch.com for more information.

Save the date! Exceptional Entrepreneurs Talent Show is Sunday, March 22 at 3 PM at the Cape Coral campus. Singing, dancing, snacks, silent auction, and new products for sale. Suggested donation is $5.

Third Grade Families – It is time for your third grader to receive a Bible in big church. Bible weekend is March 28 & 29. You should receive a letter in the mail. Please complete and return to Stacy Knight ASAP. If you did not receive your letter, contact Stacy at sknight@egracechurch.com.

Revolution, our student ministry, meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. All 6th–12th graders are invited.

Children’s Ministry meets during our Contemporary Services in the Family Center Building (next door). Children 0-5th grade are invited.

Grace Filled, an annual spiritual renewal retreat for women, is April 4-5 at Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach. You will experience worship, meditation, conversation, laughter, tears, spiritual activities, messages, beach activities, and crafting. Housing and all meals included in the $70 registration. Call Diane Cremeans at 248.310.6129 or Cheri Giralico at 502.387.1569, or register at egracechurch.com/events.

Foster and Adopt Children – For those interested in certification, contact Tonya at tonyaroberts2012@gmail.com.

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SCHEDULEWorship Times:

Saturday @ 5pm | Sunday @ 10 & 11:30am,Sunday at 8:30am (Traditional)

Grace Kidz/YouthGrace Place (Infant - 5th grade): Sat. @ 5pm,

Sunday @ 10 & 11:30amPlanet 456 (4th, 5th & 6th): Sunday at 10amRevolution (Middle School + High School):

Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm

Choose RecoveryFriday @ 6:45pm

Worship & Tech are looking to expand our teams! There are many opportunities to get connected and serve – weekly, monthly, and holidays. Call Jen Strode at 574.7161.

Children’s Choir for Easter! For more information, call Jen Strode at 574.7161.

Sunday at the 11:30 service, we celebrate the baptisms of McKenna Elizabeth Haberman, Carter Nathaniel Rosado, Mikayah Elyse Rosado, and Dayton Richard Joseph Roberts. They are the children of Jason and Jamie Haberman.