Gages Lake Bible Church

Special Note: Sunday and Thursday Small Groups…These meetings are no longer listed on the calendar, but they actively continue to meet in the background. The Sunday group, which will begin in October, will meet at the church immediately after the Sunday Worship service--but also continues to accommodate ZOOM members. The Thursday group meets at the church, at 6:30 p.m. Meeting dates may fluctuate based on group attendance, so feel free to contact the group leaders if you wish to find out about the current topic of study or specifically when the current month’s meetings will be held: Cindy or Mike Metcalf for the Sunday Small Group and Linda or Terry Barker for the Thursday group.

Week of October 1

Identity Youth Group, Oct. 1…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. most Sunday evenings. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God. Two exceptions this month: On October 15, the teens will enjoy a fun afternoon outing at Richardson’s Corn Maze (details to be provided soon by the youth leaders). Also there will be no Identity Youth Group on October 29 due to the Fifth Sunday extended service earlier in the day.

Men’s Bible Study, Oct. 4…The Men’s Fall Bible Study meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights of the month at the church at 6:30 p.m.  This study, titled Gospel in Life (Grace Changes Everything) by Timothy Keller, is an eight-week video/study guide Bible study on the gospel and how to live it out in all aspects of life--from your community to the world at large. You’ll learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you can live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in this world, right now, even as you look forward to the promise we have in Him. This study group has met only once, so it’s not too late to join. Contact Jay Lovelace if you want to know more information (jaylovelace79@gmail.com).

Men’s Breakfast, Oct. 7…All men are encouraged to join us for our monthly breakfast meeting—to enjoy a light breakfast, time in prayer, and fellowship with other Christian men. We will meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7.

Week of October 8

Communion, Oct. 8…

Prayer Meeting, Oct. 8…Prayer Meeting is held monthly on the second Sunday of each month. Join us on October 8 at 4:00 p.m. We will pray together as we focus on needs and praises for our church, our community, and beyond.

Identity Youth Group, Oct.8…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. most Sunday evenings. Two exceptions this month: On October 15, the teens will enjoy a fun afternoon outing at Richardson’s Corn Maze (details to be provided soon by the youth leaders). Also there will be no Identity Youth Group on October 29 due to the Fifth Sunday extended service earlier in the day. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.

Creation Answers for Today, Oct. 9…Led by Marty Engel, this group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. There’s no set membership or any pre‑work. Join Marty at the church at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th of October for Biblical answers and an open discussion. Feel free to bring a friend!

Ladies Bible Study, Oct. 11…The Ladies Bible Study meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights of the month. The study topic is Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler. Note: This is an ongoing study that began in September and continues for 52 weeks. For that reason, some of this this study will need to be done independently. Also, it’s not too late to join! This group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Contact Cheyenne Lovelace if you are interested (cheyennelovelace@yahoo.com).

Family Event, Oct. 14…Our October Family Night event will be offsite at Lakes Bowl in Round Lake (601 Rolland Avenue). Due to league bowling, we’ll meet on Saturday, October 14 to bowl (instead of our usual Friday night), beginning at 1:00 p.m. For each bowler, please bring $5 for each game plus $3 for shoes (or bring your own). Food and drink are available to purchase if desired. Please see the sign-up sheet so we’ll know how many are interested.

Week of October 15

Visiting Missionaries Brian and Carol Ann Lawrence…Will provide an update on mission efforts in Canada. Please welcome them; make sure to shake hands and connect with them!

Identity Youth Group, Oct. 15…The teens will enjoy a fun afternoon outing at Richardson’s Corn Maze (details such as timing, costs, etc., to be provided to the group by the youth leaders).

Men’s Bible Study, Oct. 18…The Men’s Fall Bible Study meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights of the month at the church at 6:30 p.m.  This study, titled Gospel in Life (Grace Changes Everything) by Timothy Keller, is an eight-week video/study guide Bible study on the gospel and how to live it out in all aspects of life--from your community to the world at large. You’ll learn how the gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you can live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in this world, right now, even as you look forward to the promise we have in Him. This study group has met only twice, so it’s not too late to join. Contact Jay Lovelace if you want to know more information (jaylovelace79@gmail.com).

Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, Oct. 21…This ministry meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Panera Bread on 254 E Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach. Meet at 8:30 a.m. on October 21 for fellowship time. Feel free to purchase coffee/breakfast as you arrive.

Week of October 22

Board Meeting…The October Board Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 22 at 3:30 p.m. Please keep our church elders and deacons in prayer as they meet to discuss current business and plan for the coming months.

Identity Youth Group, Oct. 22…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. most Sunday evenings. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.

Creation Answers for Today, Oct. 23…Led by Marty Engel, this group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. There’s no set membership or any pre‑work. Join Marty at the church at 7:00 p.m. on the 23rd of October for Biblical answers and an open discussion. Feel free to bring a friend!

Ladies Bible Study, Oct. 25…The Ladies Bible Study meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights of the month. The study topic is Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler. Note: This is an ongoing study that began in September and continues for 52 weeks. For that reason, some of this this study will need to be done independently. Also, it’s not too late to join! This group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Contact Cheyenne Lovelace if you are interested (cheyennelovelace@yahoo.com).

Week of October 29

Missionary Christmas Offering #1, Oct. 29…As a reminder, this is the first of two weeks we have allocated for contributions to the annual Missionary Christmas Offering (refer to the general announcement above for more details). Again, thank you in advance for your generosity.

Fifth Sunday Family Worship, Lunch, and Praise Service—Oct. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....

• Children will be attending and participating in the Morning Service with their families.
• Everyone is invited to stay for a light potluck lunch after the worship service. A sign-up sheet will be provided by mid-month for you to indicate how many in your family will attend and what food item you want to bring.
• We will wrap up our Fifth Sunday Celebration with a brief time of Praise and Worship.

November 2023 Activities

Men’s Breakfast, Nov. 4…All men are encouraged to join us for our monthly breakfast meeting—to enjoy a light breakfast, time in prayer, and fellowship with other Christian men. We will meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7.

Note for this coming weekend:

Daylight Saving Time for 2023 will end on Nov. 5 with most Americans having to "fall back" for the biannual time change and turn their clocks back an hour. Please make it a point to set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday, November 4.

Week of November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends…

Missionary Christmas Offering #2, Nov. 5…As a reminder, this is the second of two weeks we have allocated for contributions to the annual Missionary Christmas Offering (refer to the general announcement above for more details). Again, thank you in advance for your generosity.

Identity Youth Group, Nov. 5…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. most Sunday evenings. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study