For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have
believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
Ministry Staff
Mark Evatt- Pastor
Brenda Harris - Children's Director
Kevin Whitaker & Amanda Sanderlin- Youth Director
Iain Morrison- Men's Ministries Director
Tracy Evatt- Women's Ministries Director
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to strive for excellence in worship, ministry of the Word of God, caring for the needs of the saints, and doing the works of missions both in Abilene and around the world.
As a church, we care about you and what is happening in your life.
If you go to the hospital, give us a call.
We want to be there before your surgery to pray with you, as well as visit you during you stay.
The pastor is available for personal or family counseling upon request.
Whatever the need may be, call for a time to meet with the pastor.
Beliefs
The Bible is our all-sufficient rule of faith and practice. Our cardinal doctrines are:
SALVATION through the blood of Jesus Christ and resulting in a life of holiness (1 John 1:7-9; Romans 10:9,10; Titus 3:5-7; Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 2:5,6).
BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT with evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance
(Acts 2:4;10:44-46, &19:6)
DIVINE HEALING through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ(1saiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14,15)
SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST (Luke 21:34-36; Acts 1:11;1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Titus 2:13;
1 Cor 15:51,52).
For more information on the beliefs of the Assembly of God, please ask
one of the ushers for a booklet on the fundamentals of faith.
Welcome to Glad Tidings Assembly of God. I would like to invite you to not only be in service with us, but be a part of the service. Enter into the praise and worship with us and allow God to bless you.
I would like to introduce you to Glad Tidings. We will provided you with information concerning our staff as well as times and descriptions of our ministries. Anytime we can be of assistance to you, please call upon us.
Glad Tidings is a Full Gospel, Pentecostal church that is committed to preaching and teaching an uncompromied message of Jesus Christ. If you are looking for a church that loves God, loves people, and loves God's word, then you have just found a new church family. We hope to see you become as active participant in what God has in store for Glad Tidings Assembly of God.
Pastor Mark Evatt
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday Prayer Meeting 10:15am
Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am
Sunday Children's Church 10:45am
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm
Fold Night 4th. Sunday of the Month at 6:30pm
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Wednesday
7:00pm - Christian Education Night
Adult Class
Youth (ages 12-19)
Junior (ages 10 & 11-5th & 6th)
Middler (ages 8 & 9-3rd & 4th)
Primary (ages 6 & 7 1st & 2nd
Beginners (3,4,5 & 6- not yet in 1st
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NIGHT
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:15
At Glad Tidings we take the study of God's Word and discipleship very seriously.That is why we set aside Wednesday nights for the soul purpose of Christian Education. Christian Education night starts with everyone gathering in the sanctuary for a brief time of praise and worship. Then the congregation is dismissed to go to classrooms designed for each age group.
We find that by moving discipleship training from Sunday morning to Wednesday nights,we have more time, so teachers are not rushed. After all, the point is not to hold classes but to truly "make disciples" (Matthew 28:19) of all people.
We are sure that those who attend our Christian Education classes will leave with greater understanding of God's Word and his will for their lives.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Sunday during morning worship
The Children's Ministry of Glad Tidings exist for three main purposes: Reaching children leading them to Christ, building a strong Christian foundation that will last the rest of their Lives and making Christianity and church a fun, enjoyable, and exciting experience for each child.
Our children's church services are filled with great music, skits, puppets, games, praises, and lots of great fun all while we learn about Jesus.
Our children's church is divided into two groups based on age. Preschool Kid's Church is for children ages 3 to 6 and our Older Kid's Church is for children ages 7 to lO years.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Events to be announced
Youth meeting are held weekly and designed to meet the needs of all youth ages 12-19. The Youth ministry is not Limited to weekly meetings however. The youth take part in several activities, outings and rallies. At Glad Tidings the youth are not looked upon as the church of tomorrow, they are an important part of the church today.
MEN'S MINISTRY
Events to be announced
The men of Glad Tidings meet monthly for a great time of prayer, devotion, food and fellowship. The men also meet to work on various projects. Listen for inforniation about different events coming up.
One men's meeting each quarter is dedicated to the boys of our church. Sons come with there fathers and those who do not have a father comes to the church are paired with the men of the church who do not have a sons.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Events to he announced
Our ladies are involved in ministry to the Lord and to one another. The ladies' meetings are meant to minister specifically to the women of our church, and also allow time in organizing opportunities for them to minister to the body of Glad Tidings. If you are looking for a ministry and fellowship, don't miss W.M's.
INFORMATION CENTER
Our information center is located in the foyer of the sanctuary and its purpose is to serve you Upcoming events, sign-up sheets, missionary newsletters, and Assembly of God news is all posted for your information.
TAPE MINISTRY
We tape all services in the sanctuary and tapes are made available to you. Donations are accepted to cover the cost of the tapes.
Why Do We Stand When We Sing?
"And the Levites... of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high." (2 Chronicles 20:19)
Why Do We Clap Our Hands?
"0 clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph." (Psalms 47:1)
Why Do We Lift Our Hands?
"I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." (1 Timothy 2:8)
Why Do We Have Audible Praise Unto God?
"I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth." (Psalms 34:1)
Why Do We Have This Type of Worship?
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spitit and in Truth for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spint: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spint and in Truth." (John 4:23-24)
Why Do We Sing Choruses As Well as Hymns?
"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spliit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." (Ephesians 5:18-19)
What is Prophecy?
"But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort." (1 Corinthians 14:3)
Why Do We Have Speaking With Tongues and Interpretation of Those Tongues?
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withall. To another divers kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. (1 Corinthians 12:7 & 10)
Why Does the Whole Church Pray at Once for Specific Needs?
"And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven and earth.. (Acts 4:24)
Why Do We Anoint with Oil and Pray for the Sick?
"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him." (James 5:14,15)