Updates https://www.gbcnp.org Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:24:36 -0700 https://www.churchplantmedia.com/ GBC Retreat June 2026 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-retreat-june-2026 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-retreat-june-2026#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:34:33 -0700 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-retreat-june-2026 On June 22th–25th, Grace Bible Church gathered for our annual Church Camp Retreat at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino. Throughout the retreat we worked through a multi-part lecture series on eschatology, spending time together discussing the hope we have in God’s sovereign plan and the glorious future He has promised His people.

The days were hot but beautiful, providing plenty of opportunities for fellowship. Many enjoyed swimming in the lake while the younger children built sandcastles along the shore. The men organized games of football, and there was ample free time for conversation, rest, and simply enjoying one another’s company. One evening we gathered for campfire worship, lifting our voices together in songs of praise, and each night ended around the bonfire with s’mores and fellowship.

Above all, we are grateful to our Lord for His kindness throughout the week. He blessed us with rich fellowship, faithful teaching from His Word, and safety during our time away—including keeping the local bears at a respectful distance! We returned home encouraged, refreshed, and thankful for another opportunity to grow together as the body of Christ.

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]]> On June 22th–25th, Grace Bible Church gathered for our annual Church Camp Retreat at Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino. Throughout the retreat we worked through a multi-part lecture series on eschatology, spending time together discussing the hope we have in God’s sovereign plan and the glorious future He has promised His people.

The days were hot but beautiful, providing plenty of opportunities for fellowship. Many enjoyed swimming in the lake while the younger children built sandcastles along the shore. The men organized games of football, and there was ample free time for conversation, rest, and simply enjoying one another’s company. One evening we gathered for campfire worship, lifting our voices together in songs of praise, and each night ended around the bonfire with s’mores and fellowship.

Above all, we are grateful to our Lord for His kindness throughout the week. He blessed us with rich fellowship, faithful teaching from His Word, and safety during our time away—including keeping the local bears at a respectful distance! We returned home encouraged, refreshed, and thankful for another opportunity to grow together as the body of Christ.

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]]> Membership: a Biblical Priority https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/membership:-a-biblical-priority https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/membership:-a-biblical-priority#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:47:32 -0700 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/membership:-a-biblical-priority On May 20th at our Quarterly church meeting, Grace Bible Church published a statement on Church Membership, titled "Membership: A Biblical Priority" aiming to clarify 4 essential questions related to membership: What is it? Why do I need it? What does GBC require to become a member? and What does GBC require of its members?

Membership in the local church is sadly both misunderstood and neglected by far too many Christians. We hope that this statement will help our members to truly value being committed to a local church.

The full statement can be read here.

]]> On May 20th at our Quarterly church meeting, Grace Bible Church published a statement on Church Membership, titled "Membership: A Biblical Priority" aiming to clarify 4 essential questions related to membership: What is it? Why do I need it? What does GBC require to become a member? and What does GBC require of its members?

Membership in the local church is sadly both misunderstood and neglected by far too many Christians. We hope that this statement will help our members to truly value being committed to a local church.

The full statement can be read here.

]]> Justin Obriecht Passes his Ordination Exam https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/justin-obriecht-passes-his-ordination-exam https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/justin-obriecht-passes-his-ordination-exam#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0700 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/justin-obriecht-passes-his-ordination-exam On Monday, March 23rd a small crowd of members from Grace Bible Church gathered to watch three elders from Grace Community Church hold an ordination exam for their pastor, Justin Obriecht. Over the course of three hours Justin was asked various questions relating to Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Bible knowledge. Among other things he was asked to defend the Inspiration of Scripture, explain the Trinity, to provide the biblical basis for substitutionary atonement, to explain the themes of the different gospel accounts, and to explain how he would give hope from the Bible at a Hospital Bedside. At the end of this time, after a short recess, the elders proudly announced that Justin had passed.

]]> On Monday, March 23rd a small crowd of members from Grace Bible Church gathered to watch three elders from Grace Community Church hold an ordination exam for their pastor, Justin Obriecht. Over the course of three hours Justin was asked various questions relating to Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Bible knowledge. Among other things he was asked to defend the Inspiration of Scripture, explain the Trinity, to provide the biblical basis for substitutionary atonement, to explain the themes of the different gospel accounts, and to explain how he would give hope from the Bible at a Hospital Bedside. At the end of this time, after a short recess, the elders proudly announced that Justin had passed.

]]> Second Annual Indian Food Party https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/second-annual-indian-food-party https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/second-annual-indian-food-party#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/second-annual-indian-food-party On Saturday, March 7th, Grace Bible Church had its second Annual Indian Food Party. The church gathered to eat delicious Indian food made by our friend, Chandler. After enjoying a more than sufficient quantity of well made food, we cooled off with an animated water balloon fight.

]]> On Saturday, March 7th, Grace Bible Church had its second Annual Indian Food Party. The church gathered to eat delicious Indian food made by our friend, Chandler. After enjoying a more than sufficient quantity of well made food, we cooled off with an animated water balloon fight.

]]> GBC Philosophy of Ministry https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-philosophy-of-ministry https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-philosophy-of-ministry#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0800 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-philosophy-of-ministry Our Church Philosophy of Ministry, Published at our Quarterly Member's Meeting on February 18th. Our hope is that clarifying our ministry will protect us against being like children tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine (Eph. 4:14) and will allow us to conduct our ministry in accordance with Scripture. Our intention in writing this was not to focus on obscure things, but simply to describe the most central aspects of how we do church. The three foundations that we build upon: The need for Christ, the need for Scripture, and the need for prayer; and the three spheres in which we do ministry: Love for our Families, Love for one another, and Love for the lost.

You can view the complete Philosophy of Ministry here.

]]> Our Church Philosophy of Ministry, Published at our Quarterly Member's Meeting on February 18th. Our hope is that clarifying our ministry will protect us against being like children tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine (Eph. 4:14) and will allow us to conduct our ministry in accordance with Scripture. Our intention in writing this was not to focus on obscure things, but simply to describe the most central aspects of how we do church. The three foundations that we build upon: The need for Christ, the need for Scripture, and the need for prayer; and the three spheres in which we do ministry: Love for our Families, Love for one another, and Love for the lost.

You can view the complete Philosophy of Ministry here.

]]> GBC Culver's Trip https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-culvers-trip https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-culvers-trip#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:27:51 -0800 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/gbc-culvers-trip How far will you go for some good food? Some members from Grace Bible Church tested that question recently when they decided to embark on an all day quest to visit Culver's Restaurant in Bullhead City, Arizona. They began the day with a 6am departure from the parking lot and rode through Victorville and Barstow, only stopping along the way for gas and a quick detour to visit a ghost town. After arriving at Culver's, the church was rewarded with the pleasant joy of Butterburgers and Frozen Custard. Was the joy of Culver's worth all this trouble? Perhaps only if one considers that the real goal was the joy of fellowshipping with fellow believers. Getting to know one another so as to be better equipped to speak into one another's lives. Truly the real treasure was the friends that we made along the way.

 

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]]> How far will you go for some good food? Some members from Grace Bible Church tested that question recently when they decided to embark on an all day quest to visit Culver's Restaurant in Bullhead City, Arizona. They began the day with a 6am departure from the parking lot and rode through Victorville and Barstow, only stopping along the way for gas and a quick detour to visit a ghost town. After arriving at Culver's, the church was rewarded with the pleasant joy of Butterburgers and Frozen Custard. Was the joy of Culver's worth all this trouble? Perhaps only if one considers that the real goal was the joy of fellowshipping with fellow believers. Getting to know one another so as to be better equipped to speak into one another's lives. Truly the real treasure was the friends that we made along the way.

 

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]]> Christmas Candle Light Service https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-candle-light-service https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-candle-light-service#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:08:59 -0800 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-candle-light-service On Sunday, December 21st, at 6pm Grace Bible Church gathered to celebrate the birth of our Savior with a special Candlelight Service. We fellowshipped, sang Christmas Hymns, and heard a short sermon on the meaning of Christmas. It was the second annual gathering of what we hope will continue every year.

]]> On Sunday, December 21st, at 6pm Grace Bible Church gathered to celebrate the birth of our Savior with a special Candlelight Service. We fellowshipped, sang Christmas Hymns, and heard a short sermon on the meaning of Christmas. It was the second annual gathering of what we hope will continue every year.

]]> Christmas Ice Skating Adventure https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-ice-skating-adventure https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-ice-skating-adventure#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:58:50 -0800 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/christmas-ice-skating-adventure On Sunday, December 14th, Grace Bible Church decided to celebrate the festivities of Christmas with Ice Skating at Woodland Hills on Ice. The night was filled with members laughing at themselves and each other as they tried to remember how to ice skate and taking turns attempting to teach the boys how to skate.

 

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]]> On Sunday, December 14th, Grace Bible Church decided to celebrate the festivities of Christmas with Ice Skating at Woodland Hills on Ice. The night was filled with members laughing at themselves and each other as they tried to remember how to ice skate and taking turns attempting to teach the boys how to skate.

 

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]]> 3rd Annual Reformation Day https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/3rd-annual-reformation-day https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/3rd-annual-reformation-day#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:45 -0700 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/3rd-annual-reformation-day On October 31st Grace Bible Church celebrated its third annual Reformation Day! A trunk or treat event involving fun, games, and candy for the community. The congregation gathered to celebrate with fun children's games and do Reformation themed activities like an indulgence coins toss and Papal Bull burning. It was a great chance for the church to establish evangelistic relationships with its community and to continue to fellowship together. The fun never stopped and neither did the popcorn. The successful event concluded with Toppers pizza around a roaring bonfire.

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]]> On October 31st Grace Bible Church celebrated its third annual Reformation Day! A trunk or treat event involving fun, games, and candy for the community. The congregation gathered to celebrate with fun children's games and do Reformation themed activities like an indulgence coins toss and Papal Bull burning. It was a great chance for the church to establish evangelistic relationships with its community and to continue to fellowship together. The fun never stopped and neither did the popcorn. The successful event concluded with Toppers pizza around a roaring bonfire.

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]]> Understanding Deacons https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/understanding-deacons https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/understanding-deacons#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0700 https://www.gbcnp.org/updates/post/understanding-deacons As part of our effort to raise up deacons in our church and because we wanted to clarify our stance on Deacons we have recently produced a statement on Deacons. This statement covers God's purpose for deacons, what deacons do, who can be a deacon, whether women can become deacons, and the process of becoming a deacon. It is available here.

]]> As part of our effort to raise up deacons in our church and because we wanted to clarify our stance on Deacons we have recently produced a statement on Deacons. This statement covers God's purpose for deacons, what deacons do, who can be a deacon, whether women can become deacons, and the process of becoming a deacon. It is available here.

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