Grades 6-12 take a spring break with Altitude for food, fun and a flick. Thursday, March 18 from 6-9 pm in the Altitude Room at GWC. Cost $5. Bring a friend!
K-5th graders, get ready for some fun with "Imagination + Paint!" Saturday, Feb. 27 @ Willowbrook Mall'sImaginations (next to food court) from 10AM - 12PM. Cost is $7.00+ lunch money.K-5th grade, sign up, pay today or by deadline- Wed, Feb 24th.
When we built our facility in 2004, we knew we would eventually need more square footage to support the capacity of our sanctuary. And here we are! So...
Coming Late 2010 An 18,000-sq-foot expansion including:
Youth space- new service facility with cafe and rec area
Children's space- new larger classrooms and indoor play space. New teacher lounge and volunteer entrance, kitchenette available to all classrooms, more bathrooms, expanded outdoor play area
Offices- will accommodate growth in GWC & GAP
Other amenities- Computerized child check-in, plush nursing mom's room
Warehouses for GWC and GAP
Trees transplanted from other parts of the property
Glorious Way Church is accepting missions donations to help victims of the 7.0 earthquake that rocked Port Au Prince on Jan 12. The US Ambassador to Haiti has called the date the worst in Haitian history. We believe it can be the finest hour for the Body of Christ there as we carry hope and help to those who need it most.
We have sent three containers of food and medical supplies to Haiti and are now loading a 4th. The aid is being distributed through a network of more than 40 local pastors or ministers. They have survived the quake themselves, and are shining the light of God's love to their communities.
Our goal is to ship 1 million pounds of aid by the end of February. Together we will help rebuild the lives of children and their families. Please help.
In addition to cash, we're also collecting the following goods: infant formula Tents and tarps Peanut butter (treats protein deficiencies) Wound care supplies, ointment Medicines, antibiotics Tooth care supplies Latex gloves Soap, hand sanitizer Flash lights, batteries Blankets Non perishable food Eyeglasses, wheelchairs, medical equipment
January 17th @ 10 am. Do you consideryourself a member of Glorious Way
Church? If so, let us know by completing a commitment card located at
the Welcome Center. On Commitment Sunday, Pastor John and Gladys
Greiner will pray a special prayer over you as well as commit
themselves to you as your pastors.
Sat, Dec 19. 6:00-9:00 pm. Worst sweater contest, Worst talent show, and more. Bring white elephant gift ($5 or less) for gift exchange. Sign up to bring best appetizers/desserts. Party is located off site. Come to Altitude for map or directions. If your still lost on the day of the event, call 713.560.7315 or email sophie@gwc.cc
Now through Dec 13. Benefitting Soldiers in God's Army Ministries. Bring non-perishable foods and new toys (toddler-teen) to church during any service. GWC members James and Shirley Hightower and team will distribute them to needy Houston families during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Overview For years GWC members James and Shirley Hightower have helped Houston's poor with food, practical items and hope from God's Word. Glorious Way has been proud to partner with them since 2005 with support for Soldiers in God's Army Ministries. This Thanksgiving, they plan to provide food baskets to 60 local families. During Christmas, they repeat the process, but include toys and gifts for children and teens.
Wish list: Rice (in 1 or 2 lb bags) Canned meats Canned tomatoes Canned corn Canned green beans Juice Oatmeal Grits Cocoa packets Any other non-perishable foods New toys (for toddlers - teens)
Sun, Dec 6. 5:00-6:15 PM in main sanctuary. For all teachers and helpers-- adults and teens. Refreshments, updates and tips to keep your class running at maximum impact. Receive your new Team t-shirt and pose for a group picture. Don't misss it!
Sun, Nov 29. Kids bring one or more small toys (and New Shoes, if possible) for Haitian children ages 3-12. In church, we'll pack them in shoeboxes with care and send them to children in Haitian group homes. Want to bring all the items for a specific child? See list of names below. In general...
Here are some items that would be helpful:
TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, Juice Harps, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, Slide Flutes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb (boy/Girl), Floss, washcloth, barrettes, Rubber bands, Hanky, Scissors, Nail clippers, Antibiotic cream, etc.
OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family.
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans
Children we're sponsoring:
To choose a specific child, email sylvia@gwc.cc.
Name, US Shoe Size, Gender
Ritchy, size 5, Boy Steve, size 3, Boy Rico, size 3, Boy Kerlinda, size 3, Girl Minouche, size 4, Girl Sophonie, size 2 1/2, Girl Clarens, size 4, Boy Claudy, size 7, Boy Rosemond, size 6, Boy Mackenson, size 6 1/2, Boy Jean Tony, size 5, Boy Woodlet, size 2 1/2, Boy Kerwinne, size 3, Girl Tania, sz 3, Girl Wedno, sz 5, Boy Fabienne, sz 2, Girl Sleyna, sz 2, Girl Peterson, sz 4, Boy Sandy, sz 3 1/2, Boy Ketty, sz 3, Girl Johnny, sz 3, Boy Lolo, sz 4, Girl Rose Camy, sz 3, Girl James, sz 6, Boy Emmanuel, sz 2, Boy Guerlin, sz 4, Boy Samine, sz 3, Girl Petiscar, sz 2 1/2, Boy St Juste Emmanuel, size 2 1/2, Boy
by Director Sylvia Garay and team. Next session- Sun, Oct 25 from 5:30-6:15 PM in room 101.
Class Schedule: Sept 27: Connecting with Kids. Ways to keep student's attention from start to finish. Oct 11: Visuals and Hand Puppets. Oct 25: Unforgettable lessons. Learn how to present a lesson that will stick. Nov. 8: (Previously scheduled for Nov. 1) Levels of Child Development. Understanding kids and meeting them where they are. POSTPONED: Robots, Gadgets and Creative Props. Learn principles of creating visuals that are class favorites.
Sun, Oct 18. Noon-3 PM. Dress casual for morning service, then stay for fried chicken lunch and homemade dessert. Your favorite carnival games from spring are back, plus sports and inflatables. Bunco mixer for adults. Just added: Petting zoo! Don't miss it!
October 11 at 10 am. Do you consider yourself a member of Glorious Way Church? If so, let us know by completing a commitment card located at the Welcome Center. On Commitment Sunday, Pastor John and Gladys Greiner will pray a special prayer over you as well as commit themselves to you as your pastors.
Sun, Nov 15 at 10 am. GWC welcomes Dr. T.L. Osborn, noted healing evangelist and pioneer of faith.
In
a lifetime of service, the Osborns have conducted meetings in more than
70 nations, preaching to audiences ranging from 20,000 to 250,000
nightly and more. They have sponsored more than 25,000 native
missionaries who reach their own unreached tribes and villages.
They
have published gospel literature in 132 languages and dialects and have
produced video material for public evangelism in nearly 80 major
languages.
Dr. Osborn is known for his compassion and simplicity. Come and catch his vision in this unique, more intimate setting.
Fri, Sept 18 at 8 pm offsite. Pick up at 10 AM the next morning. Friends and fun for girls only, grades 6-12. Pick up a flyer at Altitude on Sunday nights.
Do you have a child you'd like to dedicate to
God? Pastor and Gladys will pray over each of them during
the morning service Sunday, September 13.
If you plan to dedicate your child, let us
know by calling the office at 281.580.8806 or e-mailing staff@gwc.cc
and a certificate will be ready for you after the dedication service.
EVENT REPORT Sometimes you just have to get down and PARTY! About 400 came out to help us celebrate 15 years. (And with fajitas and tres leches on the menu, how could they resist?) If you couldn't come, here's a synopsis:
We celebrated our "coming of age" as a church, and you could feel big LOVE all through the event.
Thanks to Pastor John and Gladys Greiner for 15 great years of service.
Recording artists and GWC long-timers Stephanie Hogan and Nick Odizor performed for the first time the original song "Believe." The acoustic rendition brought the house down. (Or should we say UP?) They began writing it after a Sunday morning message by Pastor Greiner several weeks ago. We'll be hearing more of that song to come! Amazing.
A huge and talented team of Christian mariachis had the crowd hopping, including Gladys and Youth Director Adam in an all-out jig.
Gorgeous decorations transported us to an elegant dreamland, south of the border. Thanks, Anne Crawford and army of volunteers.
Claire had a memorable fight with the law of gravity while giving answers to the GWC Trivia quiz. Gravity won, but she's fine, thanks. Congratulations to quiz winners Carol Koonts and Sheila Sutton.
Thanks to Gringo's Tex Mex Kitchen for other-worldly food and to Shirley Brown and volunteers for drinks and cake service!
Thanks to Sylvia Garay and GWKids team for providing BIG fun for kids. The special black-light party room for kids was a hit, while the little kids got a visit from Carlito horse. Fun!
We laughed and cried through a video montage. It included special prophetic words spoken over GWC throughout the years, including one from the late Pastor John Osteen. The sound of his voice still comforts and inspires us. Thanks to Jay Greiner, Tim Godwin, Lee Auvert and Dan Rubottom for tireless work.
Some of us boldly dressed for the occasion, most notably the Wilkerson and Batalla families who donned authentic quinceanera dresses from times past. (Michele- from a time WAY past!) So fun!
From the church staff: Thanks to the church body of Glorious Way Church whose love and faithfulness motivate us every day. We love you!
THANK YOU JESUS for letting us represent your Name alongside these awesome people. Great days ahead!
Fri, Jan 29. 7:30-9:30. Enjoy worship and bigtime fellowship as we celebrate our "coming of age" and look to the future. Great for newcomers to get to know us. Mexican food, dessert and fun for all. Special events for infants-5th grade in kid zones. Teen tables, too. Longtimers-- Bring a heart full of kind words and testimonies of what our church family has meant to you. Sombrero or frilly dress optional. :-)
Get ready for a harvest of blessing! This year, GWC has upped funding for foreign missions, and ministries are feeling the impact. We’ve taken on new ministries to Israel, the Philippines and India, while boosting existing support of Pastor Varghese, also in India. We’ve also begun monthly support of seasoned evangelist and GWC member Dr. Gary Wood and of the Anderson family who reach India and the Far East. Great reports and testimonies keep rolling in from all six of these worthy ministries. Watch for updates on our missions page.
Pastors of Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha, NE, Hank & Brenda ministered for the first time at GWC in March. It rocked! On Sunday morning, March 11, Brenda preached us into a “new level,” a place where we reach more people and God’s power flows with greater ease. Then at night, Hank confirmed it with many accurate prophetic words. “Glorious Way on the Highway” he kept praying. Neither he nor the church had any idea Pastor Greiner had been considering a new site for future construction… on a major Houston freeway! He spoke many other word-of-knowledge home-runs, and they left our jaws dropping. Don’t you love the power and wisdom of God?
Even months before his visit, Kunneman had been inspiring the church. His ministry to Pastor Greiner during their telephone conversations has confirmed and strengthened him behind the scenes. We can’t yet share some things he’s said, but look at this:
On one of their first conversations and with no knowledge of recent GWC sermon topics, Kunneman felt impressed to share a scripture: Isaiah 12:6- Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. He was surprised to learn that we were in the process of hearing 9 messages on the practice of “crying out.” It was a time God had begun to unfold to our pastor new insight on this powerful way to approach our covenant with God. In fact, Pastor had already begun a book on the subject, due out later this year. On another occasion, Kunneman shared a dream he had with a mutual friend. “John’s in a tent,” he said, “and it’s time for him to move.” Of course, our building does look like a tent, but Kunneman had never seen our building. At the time, we had no photos or mention of our facility on our website. He certainly didn’t know that we’d been taking steps to build a bigger facility—a “barn for the harvest” as Pastor says.
With all the great ministry from afar, we knew the Kunneman’s ministry in person would leave a deposit. They sure did, and we hope to have them back.
GWC members Paul & Kelley Godwin were vacationing recently on a cruise ship when Paul witnessed a man collapse from a heart attack. Trained in CPR, Paul and another passenger immediately went to work on the man, but their efforts seemed futile. When paramedics carried the man out, he appeared dead. But Paul could not accept it. Later in his cabin, he began to pray and command life to come back into the man. When exiting the ship, Paul was told by the ship’s doctor that the prognosis looked bleak. The man was not likely to survive, and if he did, he’d surely be a vegetable. Paul and Kelley kept praying. Later they received an email from the man’s wife, herself a cardiac nurse in Canada. The man had experienced a comeback, and was now expected to make a full recovery. Miracles DO happen, his Canadian doctor said. Thank God for people unafraid to take command of a situation and turn it to the glory of God!
We’re preparing for growth. GWC has remodeled our office to accommodate 4 new workstations. Regulars may also notice we’ve built out a portion of our lobby as a student classroom, meeting room and prayer room. Besides providing 5th-8th graders with cool new digs, it allowed us to use their old room as a toddler class, pulling toddlers out of the nursery and preschool classes to make a happier place for everyone. Enjoy! Nursing mothers: please note we’ve created a private space in the nursery for you, and we’re still working on it. Let us know how we can improve.
Now extended through August 1, Pastor Greiner continues a practical teaching on healthy marriage and parenting. During the series, he's addressing family member roles and touching on issues for singles. He shares plenty of examples of how Biblical concepts apply in today's modern family. Did you miss a service? The series will be available for purchase on CD or DVD when it's complete, and individual services are available as they occur.
Also ahead: Date Nite- Friday, August 10, 8:00-9:00 PM. Pastor Greiner ministers candidly about marriage nuts and bolts. Married or engaged couples only, please. No children.
Friday, June 22, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Want to learn more about our church? Join us as Pastor John shares the vision of the church and introduces the staff and volunteers. It's a great time to see where we've been and where we're going together. Long-time members are welcomed too!
Students just completing the 6th grade will be promoting into Altitude on Sunday, June 3. Throughout the summer, 5th graders will remain in G-force during all services. 5th and 6th grade classes will begin again Sunday, September 2. (This is the date when all elementary students will promote to the next grade level in children's ministry.)
G-force is beginning a great series on How We Got the Bible. Along with principles from Ezra and Nehemiah, kids will learn important history that will make it impossible to take God's holy Word for granted. A lighthearted approach makes learning fun for kids, but watch out, parents. When it's over, you'll think your kids went to Bible College. The new series will cover Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. On Sunday nights, kids will study the ABCs of Faith.
Visiting us online has just become a lot more exciting. We've packed the new site with lots of new information and features, all with a clean new look. You'll notice a video and tons of information targeted toward new visitors, along with testimonies, upcoming events and articles to bless local members. You can now use your credit or debit card to buy products online and even give tithes and offerings. Register for free anytime, and you'll be able to access Pastor Greiner's messages, and if you want, download them on your iPod. And don't miss the valuable information under the subtabs. They're designed to answer any question you could have about the church and ministry. As always, let us know how we can expand the site to serve you better. The sky's the limit.
This Wednesday night, Gladys will be ministering the Word as Pastor Greiner attends a conference in DC. The Marriage and Family Series will resume next Wednesday, July 25.
Do you serve in GWC Children's Ministry or have you recently applied? Please attend a meeting this Sunday at 5:00 PM in the main sanctuary. You'll receive updated policies and procedures that will affect your class, and you'll form valuable new relationships as you munch on snacks. Your attendence is important. Thank you!
Find your thrill. Come enjoy food and fun at Incredible Pizza Company Saturday, July 28 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Pick up a flyer in the lobby or email debbie@gwc.cc to purchase your advanced tickets. Please sign up by July 22. $10 includes an all-you-can-eat buffet with drinks and desserts plus a $5 game card good for mini bowling, mini-golf, go-karts and tons of arcade games. Too mature for the arcade? You're not alone. Bring your table games and plan to fellowship in the much quieter 50's style dining hall.
The local TBN affiliate, KETH-TV 14, will re-air Billye Brim at Glorious Way Church on
Friday, August 10 @ 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, August 11 @ 1:00 a.m., and
Thursday, August 16 @ 1:00 a.m.
Has God transformed your life through your relationship with GWC? Tell us about it. We're seeking testimonies from people like you to feature in an ad campaign, and production begins this month. Through broadcast and cable television and radio, we want to let Houstonians know that they can find healing for their lives right here. Call or email us today.
Saturday, November 17. Students grades 7-12 go to the indoor, heated Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston. Meet and pick up at GWC. 9:30am-6:30pm. $21 nonrefundable deposit due by November 11. Pick up a flyer and permission form at the Welcome Center.
Friday, August 10 from 8-9pm. Pastor Greiner ministers candidly about marriage nuts and bolts. Married or engaged couples only, please. No kids. This event will not be recorded in any form.
Now that hurricane season is in full bloom, we’ve got to stay alert and exercise our God-given authority over destruction. It could mean life or death to our local economy, and more importantly, to the people in our area. In several services recently, we rebuked Tropical Storm Erin and Hurricane Dean. As it turned out, Erin just gave us some rain and inconvenience, while Dean was pushed totally out of the U.S. We don’t always have authority over other regions, but God put us on the Texas Gulf Coast. By taking our authority in prayer, let’s keep it a ‘cane free zone.
K-5th graders run, jump and roll through an obstacle course complete with trampolines and a foam pit. Then they enjoy pizza and indoor rock climbing. (Yes, the swimming part is canceled. Pool not available.) The event is Saturday, September 22 from 10:30am-12:30pm at Finch's Gym on Tower Oaks off Jones Rd just north of FM 1960. (Directions available.)
Join us in celebration as Pastor John & Gladys Greiner receive honorary degrees, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Becket Theological Institute in Canterbury, England. Commencement begins Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. with a brief reception immediately following.
On August 29, Pastor Greiner began a 4-week series on educating, training and developing your spirit. We are all 3-part beings made up of spirit, soul and body. Most of us recognize the importance of keeping our minds and bodies healthy. In the same way, our spirits need exercise, too, so that they develop to receive all God has for us. No matter where you are in your faith, this essential teaching can help you connect better to God. Please click on the store link above to order a Cd or DVD set today.
Don't miss learning more about the powerful things God has done to change lives at GWC. Here are the dates, channels and times that have yet to air.
1. Saturday November 17 KPRC 2 @ 2:35 AM 2. Sunday November 18 KTXH 20 @ 5:30 AM 3. Tuesday November 20 KTXH 20 @ 5:00 AM 4. Wed November 21 KTXH 20 @ 6:00 AM 5. Sunday November 25 KTXH 20 @ 5:30 AM 6. Wed November 28 KTXH 20 @ 6:00 AM
Come celebrate Glorious Way Church's 13th anniversary featuring Billye Brim. Always with her hand on the pulse of God's heartbeat, Dr. Brim delivers the Word with excellence and with a powerful move of the Spirit. Don't miss out on experiencing what God has for the Church today!
Saturday, January 26 @ 6:30 p.m. Sunday, January 27 @ 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Production of our TV outreach is now complete. During the recent 4-day shoot, many of us felt the Spirit of God as the cameras rolled and miraculous stories came to light. If you shared your testimony, opened your home, answered phones, or gave your time in any way, we extend a hearty “Thank You”!
Several 30-second spots and also a 28-minute informational program are now airing on broadcast and cable TV. The first short spot began airing on September 24, while the longer program debuted on October 9. We can’t wait to show Houston how great our God is AND what a welcoming place GWC can be to find Him. Visit positionyourself.com to view our first spot.
This Friday, October 19, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Want to learn more about our church? Join us as Pastor John shares the vision of the church and introduces the staff and volunteers. After that, we'll head to the lobby for coffee, finger foods, desserts and lots of fellowship. It's a great time to see where we've been and where we're going together. Long - time members are welcomed too!
Pastor John Greiner leaves Thanksgiving Day for his 6th trip to the Philippines.Each trip, Glorious Way has partnered with local ministries to host Fresh Oil Ministers’ Conferences, and this one is set for IloiloCity.The conference will draw from the entire island of Panay, an area about half the size of New Hampshire with a population of about 2 million.GWC member Norma David, who organizes the conferences, says this one seems especially significant.
“This is the first time that ministers from PanayIsland have a convergence in one place,” she says, noting the array denominational groups that are registered.“They haven’t had any unity before.”So far, David says, about 1300 ministers have registered to attend.
With the meeting lasting the better part of 4 days, each day holds a cram-packed schedule for the ministers: morning and afternoon minister’s sessions, plus evening prayer meetings and nightly healing/evangelism rallies to reach the lost.Pastor Greiner considers his mission there like a strategic target.“I don’t have all the answers,” he says, “but I do have something, and ‘such as I have’ I give to them.”In past Fresh Oil conferences, even ministers with no experience in spiritual gifts have been eager to learn, and hundreds have received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Response has been amazing.
With all the effort on this one, David says Pastor Levy Padlan Jr. of Mt. Moriah Family Christian Fellowship, the host church, is expecting all-out revival.In a meeting in another part of the Philippines 2 years ago, Cindy Jacobs reportedly prophesied that Iloilo City would indeed experience historic revival and that the area would be called the America of the East because of the huge number missionaries it would begin sending to other countries.Ministers in the region are feeling that now’s the time for that revival.So do we!
GWC has budgeted about $50,000 for the event, which includes not only the travel and venue expenses, but also payment to all attendees for half of their transportation costs, lunch for 3 days, and 3000 bags of rice to hand out to local residents who attend the evangelistic and healing rallies. We'll also leave behind extensive media materials, including books by Pastor John Greiner, children's curriculum and boxes of faith materials supplies by GWC Members Bert and Norma David of Lightbearers Ministry.
For those of you wishing to pray for the meetings, here is a rough schedule: (Keep in mind the Philippines is 13 hours ahead of Houston time.)
11/26 Monday
Night (Monday AM Houston time): Citywide Evangelistic/Healing Rally: Pastor John Greiner
11/27 Tuesday
AM (Latenight Monday, Houston time): 1st Minister's Session: Pastor John Greiner
Afternoon: Minister's Session: Bob Greiner followed by prayer meeting for Panay Island
Night (Tuesday AM Houston time): Citywide Evangelistic/Healing Rally: Pastor John Greiner
11/28 Wednesday
AM (Latenight, Tuesday Houston time): Minister's Session: Pastor John Greiner
Afternoon: Minister's Session: Bob Greiner followed by prayer meeting for Panay Island
Night (Wednesday AM Houston time): Citywide Evangelistic/Healing Rally: Pastor John Greiner
11/29 Thursday
AM (Latenight, Wednesday Houston time): Minister's Anointing Service: Pastor John Greiner
Afternoon: Closing Minister's Session: Norma David
Thanks for all your prayers for the team and gifts of support!
Howdy Partners! Come dressed in your Cowboy best and celebrate Christmas with us... Where? Glorious Way Church When? Fri, Dec. 14th Time? 6:30pm-10pm A Whole Lot Of Fun Y'all!
Who: G-Force (K - 5th graders) What: Party and Mini-Snowman Building Contest Where: Glorious Way Church When: Saturday, December 29 11 am - 1 pm (Lunch Included)
We'll have some creative choices of materials or add your own bling to build a cool mini-snow person. Enjoy snacks, drinks, games, prizes, and some frosty fun.
Thanks to all those who've helped us to reach Houston through our recent media campaign. With the holidays under people's belts, we're ready to air the second round of television and radio spots from February through April. We're letting people know Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, and that He's alive in church! Pray with us for abundant harvest. Want to catch one of our 30-minute documercials? Tune into KTXH, Channel 20 at the following dates and times:
Sat, Feb 9 @ 1 AM Sun, Feb 17 @ 6 AM Sat, Mar 8 @ 1:30 AM Sat, Mar 15 @ 1:30 AM Mon, Mar 17 @ 1 AM Sun, Mar 23 @ 6 AM Sun, Mar 30 @ 6 AM
We sure felt your prayers over our recent trip. Thank you! Overall, 5000 prayed to accept Jesus in the nightly evangelistic meetings, and 1000 pastors and minstry leaders united to attend the Fresh Oil Minister's Conference, receiving encouragement from the ministry of Pastor John Greiner, Norma David and Bob Greiner. Hundreds of people also reported physical healings, including 10 with deafness. For 3 nights, people crowded into venues in different areas of Iloilo City to receive the gospel gladly.
One story really showed us God was on our side: On the first day of the meetings, Pastor Greiner learned that the auditorium which the host church had booked for the GWC team to use the next night was "no longer available." Though our event had been booked for months and heavily advertised, the venue was suddenly taken by a religious group in the area to hold a service of prayers to Mary. It didn't look like things would work out at all, but somehow the host church re-grouped and booked a new venue in a different area with only one day's notice. 2500 people packed in that night, but that wasn't the biggest miracle. During the event, Bob Greiner turned to the host pastor's wife and remarked how well-mannered the crowd seemed. Tears filled her eyes as she quietly explained what a crime-ridden area of town this was. These people are a bunch of murderers, thieves and drug addicts, she said. Under any other circumstances, you'd never want to come here. There's a murder every night. She told Bob how unresponsive the area has been to past gospel efforts. But that night was different. 1000 of them received Jesus with 9 different churches on hand to help follow up with the new believers. Hallelujah!
Thanks to all GWC members whose tithes and gifts sponosored the event, and also to trip organizers Bert and Norma David. Norma also joined in ministering during the Conference, along with Bob Greiner.
Sunday, February 10 at 5:00 PM. Do you serve in GWC Children's Ministry or are you interested? Join us at this meeting and get to know our new director, Sylvia Garay. You'll receive updated policies and procedures that will affect your class. Your attendence is important. Thank you! (Light dinner is provided.)
Friday, February 29 from 7:00-10:00 PM. Meet and pick up at the Memorial City Mall Ice Skate USA. Cost: $7.00 includes skates. Wear socks and bring extra money for snacks. Click here for directions
Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, April 6 at 10 AM and 6:30 PM. The Kunnemans minister together prophetically with humor and surprising accuracy. They're equally bold addressing world events or tiny details of someone's life to whom the Lord may draw them. Don't miss this powerful event! Check them out on the web at www.ovm.org.
What a great weekend we just enjoyed with Dr. Billye Brim! Her anointed teaching laid bare such treasure and left so many of us aching for the miracles of Azusa Street in our own time. Of course, we know that as the Body of Christ unites across denominations, races and classes, a move of God like this really can happen.
Complete audio from GWC Billye Brim services now available online. Just login to My GWC to listen!
Friday, April 18 from 8-9:30 PM. Everyone's welcome. If you're new to GWC or just want more information, this event's for you! Come meet Pastor Greiner and his family, along with the staff, volunteers and a lot of other nice people. Coffee and home baked desserts. Yum!
Join Altitude, March 20 - 22, as they travel to Forest Glen Resort in Huntsville for 2 nights of fabulous fun. The cost is $80: $40 due by March 9 and $40 due by March 20.
Stuff to do:
Fishing / Canoeing
Sand Volleyball
Games, Group Time
Campfire
Baseball / Basketball
Rifle Range / Archery
Box hockey
Stuff to bring:
Clothes
Toiletries
Sleeping bag or twin sheet and blanket
Pillow
Extra Spending $$
SIGNED PERMISSION FORM
Schedule:
Meet Thursday, March 20 @ 6:00 PM at GWC. (Come with a full stomach)
Everyone is invited to join us at Deussen Park on Saturday, May 10 from 11 am - 2 pm at Shelter # 2. We'll have horseshoes, volleyball, sno-cones, photo ops and more.
Hey, G-Force. Make a splash on Saturday, June 21 from 9am - 12pm at a pool party that's sure to please. We'll meet at Kleinbrook pool where there will be food, games, prizes and lots of wet fun. (Grades K - 5th)
If you haven't seen the powerful stories included on our 30-minute documercial, be sure to catch it Sunday afternoons in May on the Houston affiliate for the Daystar Network: KLTJ, TV-22.
Schedule: Sunday, May 11 @ 2pm Sunday, May 18 @ 2pm Sunday, May 25 @ 2pm
Attention Parents: Beginning June 1, the following children will promote to new classes during some or all GWC services:
Ages 4 and 5 Sunday AM/PM: No change from present. (Meet in Blue Room, #305) Wednesday Night: Begin attending NEW class: Age 4-Grade 1. (Green Room, # 304) No more mid-service dismissal! Check-in now begins 10 minutes before church starts. Entering Kindergarten Sunday Morning: Move up to the K/1st class. (Green Room, # 304) Sunday Night: Move up to the K/1st class. (Green Room, # 304) Wednesday Night: Begin attending NEW class: Age 4-Grade 1. (Green Room, # 304) No more mid-service dismissal! Check-in now begins 10 minutes before church starts. Entering 2nd Grade Sunday Morning: Move to G-Force for 2nd -5th graders (Room 302). Sunday Night: Move to G-Force for 2nd -5th graders (Red Room, #303). Wednesday Night: No change from the present. (Dismiss from main service to Red Room, #303, when prompted by overhead slide.) Entering 6th Grade* Sunday morning: Attend adult service with parent or in youth section until dismissed via overhead slide to Jr. High class for 6th-8th graders. (Navy room # 101, in lobby) Sunday Night: Attend Altitude Youth Services for grades 6-12. (Room 302) Wednesday night: Attend adult service with parents or in youth section.* *Note: We recognize summer as a transitional time for 6th-graders-to-be. Until school starts, they may have “dual citizenship” in children’s ministry and youth. This means they’re still welcome to attend children’s ministry parties or events (as well as youth events) and also they may still attend G-force on Wednesday nights if they’d like.
We appreciate your help in preparing your child for any upcoming changes as you see fit. Thank you!
Altitude (grades 6 - 12) joins Champions 4 Christ for summer camp in Branson, Missouri. (Hosted by Chip Brim & Jeremy Pearsons in association with Billye Brim Ministries)
Leaving: Sunday, July 27 after pm service Returning: Saturday, August 2 at 9:00 am Deposit Due: $160 by June 15 Balance Due: $200 by July 20
For flyers, visit the Welcome Center. For camp packets, join Altitude on Sundays at 6:30 pm.
Do you serve in GWC Nursery or Kids' Ministry but couldn't make the July breakfast? Please attend here to learn valuable updates and receive specialized training.
The girls of Altitude would like to convey their gratitude for our members' help in making their trip to summer camp in Branson a reality.
On Friday, July 18, from 6 - 10pm, GWC parents bring your elementary aged and younger kids to the children's area of the church. FREE baby-sitting services will be provided by our teen girls. Enjoy a night on the town or a quiet evening at home.
Sign up required. Sign your kids up at the Welcome Center today or email staff @ gwc.cc.
Baptism is a great picture of our new life in Jesus, and in fact He commanded us to be baptized. Though the rite itself does not save us, it does prove our salvation since it shows our willingness to obey Him. Our next water baptism service is set for Sunday, August 30 at 5:30 PM. Interested? Please sign up at the Welcome Center in the lobby or email staff@gwc.cc.
Be sure to watch as Pastor John Greiner hosts "Praise the Lord" on Ch. 14 (local TBN affiliate).... Friday, June 27 @ 10:30am 1st Re-airing: Sat, June 28 @ 1am 2nd Re-airing: Thurs, July 3 @ 1am
October 22-26 (Wed-Sun). Women of Glorious Way: take your prayer life to the next level. Gear up now to travel with us for Billye Brim's annual Prayer Conference in Branson, Missouri. Timely prayer for national and world events during the 2008 election season. Sign up in GWC Lobby with a $100 deposit*. 50 slots available, 1st come-1st served. Event cost: $300 includes travel and lodging. Food will be separate; choose to dine out or buy/bring groceries to prepare in kitchens provided. Questions? Contact Elaine Perez at staff@gwc.cc (write Attn: Elaine in the subject line) or call 281-580-8806. UPDATE: Registration is full. If you've already signed up, please secure your slot with a deposit. Want to be on the waiting list? Contact Elaine.
General Event Schedule Wednesday: 6 AM- Depart by caravan from Glorious Way Church**. About 9 PM- Arrive in Branson and settle in for 4 nights at the rustic but comfortable Cardinal Hill Cottages. Typically, 4 women will share each cottage. Thursday-Saturday: Each day, attend prayer meetings held in Hilton Hotel, Branson Landing. Sunday: 6 AM- Travel home to Houston. About 9 PM- Arrive at Glorious Way Church.
*Deposits due by Sunday, August 17. Balance of $200 due by Sunday, September 28. **You'll want to avoid leaving your vehicles unattended in the church parking lot during the trip. Consider having someone drop you off at the church.
Saturday, July 19 from 9 - 11:30 am in the GWC Youth Room. Join us for a unique training experience. We'll start with coffee, juice, waffles, fellowship and I'm sure a few laughs. Next, you'll receive specialized training in whichever class you serve.
Whether you're a current Kids Ministry worker or a newcomer, you won't want to miss it!
Pastor John and Gladys Greiner invite you to join us Sunday, August 10 at 10 am for the ministry of Brenda Kunneman.
A captivating preacher with a powerful prophetic anointing, Brenda Kunneman is co-founder of One Voice Ministries. Alongside her husband, she also pastors Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
Be sure to watch as Pastor John and Gladys Greiner hosts "Praise the Lord" on Ch. 14 (local TBN affiliate).... Friday, Oct. 17 @ 10:30am 1st Re-airing: Sat, Oct. 18 @ 1am 2nd Re-airing: Thurs, Oct. 23 @ 1am
As we recover from Hurricane Ike, Glorious Way Church's staff and members are reaching out to provide relief for those who were affected by the storm. If you're a member of Glorious Way Church and need ice, food, or help with cleanup and repairs, please call us at 281-580-8806. We will be happy to assist you.
Thank you to all our members who have already shown their light of love to our Glorious Way family.
Sun, Nov. 9. 5 pm - 6 pm. All GWKids teachers and all helpers please attend. Encouragement, fellowship and updates to help your class run at its best! Photo ID re-takes, too. Child care provided. (This event replaces the Training Breakfast originally scheduled for Sat, Nov. 1. Sorry for any inconvenience.)
Do you know of someone in GWC who especially loves Christmas, but can’t physically handle hauling & hanging decorations this year?Let our teenagers do it for them. Nominate that person or family now by emailing sophie@gwc.cc.Include a couple of sentences about why you think they’d be a great fit.We’ll select 3 deserving homes (more if we’re able) for our teens to decorate.Deadline for submission: Wed, Nov. 12.Help us celebrate Jesus for all to see.
Decorations will be hung on the day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov. 28) and will be taken down after Christmas. Check back for times and details.
Since distributing aid to Galveston and San Leon residents as they clean up their homes after Hurricane Ike, many GWC volunteers have requested more chances to help. Next stop: Oak Island, a small fishing community on the east side of Trinity Bay where about 90% of homes were destroyed or made unlivable by Ike.
The Fellowship Church of Texas City (whom we've partnered with recently) is asking for volunteers to help serve a sit-down lunch to about 500 storm victims under a tent at Oak Island Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 18. Volunteers should arrange their own transportation and plan to arrive at Oak Island Baptist at 9:00 AM. Bring your kids! Lunch will be provided to all, along with moon bouncers for kids. Come ready to serve the community with your labor of love and be a minister of the gospel. Planning to go? Please call Rosie today at 281-580-8806 and receive more information.
Directions: From Houston, take I-10 East towards Beaumont. Take exit #810 towards Anahuac/563. Turn right and go south on 563 past Anahuac, and watch for Oak Island Baptsit Church. Estimated drive time from the GWC area is about 1.5 hours.
If GulfCoast residents think we got the worst of Ike, think again. Before it came our way, it pounded Haiti as a category 4, a nation that had already suffered 3 other storms in less than a month and a famine before that. With disastrous erosion to their country’s “rice bowl” agricultural area, some actually bake and eat cakes of dirt just to fill their stomachs.* GWC/GAP paid to ship a container of food and children’s clothing along with medical and school supplies to be distributed to the most desperate by a network of about 150 native ministers.
UPDATE: Now we’ve shipped a container to Port au Prince. Though hung up in customs, we expect its release by mid January. The container, hand-packed by our volunteers, includes about 600,000 servings of food staples along with $225,000 worth of medical supplies.
James Buntrock and Royce Rex plan visited Haiti in December to meet the ministry network there and see the impact of our shipment.
Norse Lori Moise runs the Grace of the Good Samaritan Health Center, a clinic in Cazale. Caseloads for her staff alone have swelled to sometimes 500 people a day, many of them malnourished children on the brink of death. "The food staples are wonderful," she said. "They will be a big blessing in this time of hunger."
Dixie Bickel, director of God's Littlest Angels, an orphanage and clinic outside Petionville, is thrilled, too. "You can't find clean bandages in Haiti, and we're low," she said. One patient, Djemy, 2, suffered from a flesh-eating bacteria that claimed nearly half his nose. "He'll need these dressings until he can get reconstructive surgery in California." Of the rice recieved, Bickel has already carried half of it to Baie d'Orange, a coastal community also suffering big storm effects but which has been overlooked by government and other aid organizations. "This will help them while they replant coffee and banana crops."
Altitude Deck the Halls Day. Sat, Nov. 29. 9:00 AM. (Changed from Fri.) Teens meet at GWC the Saturday after Thanksgiving to go decorate homes for Christmas. Details TBA.
Decorate GWC for Christmas. Mon, Dec. 1. 10:00 am - 4 pm. Lunch provided. Please RSVP at the Welcome Center or e-mail staff@gwc.cc.
Gforce Snow Day. Sat, Dec. 13 at GWC. 11 AM - 1 PM. Games, snowballs, food and fun.
Commitment Sunday. Dec. 14 at 10 am.
Altitude White Christmas. Sun, Dec. 14 at GWC. 5:00-8:30 pm. 6th - 12th grade plus. More snowballs. Costume contest-how snowy can you look?
Communion. Sun, Dec. 28 at 10 am.
News: Nominate a family to receive a Christmas food basket
Holiday Church Schedule:
Christmas Eve Service: Wed, 12/24 @ 7:30 PM
New Year’s Eve: Wed, 12/31 @ 7:30 PM. Fellowship with hot chocolate and fireworks. Fun family activities.
Holiday Prayer Schedule:
No Thursday night prayer service on the following dates:
Sunday, Feb 8 at 5:00 pm. For all currently serving, new and prospective GWKids Team members, both teens and adults. Updates, training and light refreshments.
Do you have a child you'd like to dedicate to God? Pastor and Gladys will dedicate children on Sunday, March 1 during the morning service.
If you plan to dedicate your child, let us know by calling the office at 281.580.8806 or e-mailing staff@gwc.cc and a certificate will be ready for you after the dedication service.
Do the Hustle! Sat, Mar 7 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. GWC teens and friends, grade 6-12. Meet and pickup at Champions Rollerworld. Cost: $8 plus extra for snacks.
Joins us Sunday, Feb. 22 at Rockfish Seafood Grill at Champion Forest Drive and FM 1960 after the morning service. * $5 off coupons available as you leave the church on Feb. 22.
June 7. Children set to enter Kindergarten, 2nd grade or 6th grade in the fall will promote to the next class up at GWC. Just for the summer, 6th-graders-to-be may exercise dual citizenship by still attending G-force events and Wednesday services, but also Altitude events and Sunday services.
For a complete list and description of classes for all age groups, click here.
Sunday, April 26. Noon-3pm. Dress casual for morning service, then stay after for a fried chicken picnic lunch and homemade dessert. Enjoy big carnival fun: sports, plus a Bunco mixer for adults along with inflatables and carnival games for kids and teens.
This event could be the most fun ever! Please come ready to park in the overflow lot behind the offices to leave room for games in the front lot. (Exceptions for physically challenged. Just let the parking lot attendant know.) Eat at a table provided or bring a picnic blanket and eat on the lawn.
Want to be a bigger part of the event? Pick one or more of these areas of service, then email us to know where you want to serve at staff@gwc.cc :
1. Help in set up. 2. Help in tear down. 3. Parking lot attendant (before church) 4. Food server (after church) 5. Bring a dessert to share. 6. Take a shift manning a game booth. Instructions provided. 7. Bunco coordinator. (outgoing person!) 8. Sports coordinator.
Sat, May 9. 4pm-10pm. Youth hit Minute Maid Park to watch the Astros take on the Padres. Meet and pickup at GWC. Tickets: $10, first come, first served. See Sophie to get signed up. On game night, bring money for ballpark snacks and food.
Mon-Sat, Aug 3-8. Meet at GWC at 8 AM Aug 3 and pick up at 7 PM Aug 8. Students grades 6-12 travel to Ft. Worth to attend the youth events associated with the 2009 Southwest Believer's Convention. They'll also squeeze in some rec-time at local theme parks. Minstry by Jeremy Pearsons and Go Ministries. Cost:$325. Payment schedule: $150 non-refundable deposit due by July 12 to seal your slot. Remaining $175 due by July 26. UPDATE: Camp is now underway, and the kids are having a great trip! Thanks to all those who gave to support the youth. In all, 12 students received full or partial scholarships. Now the whole group is together having a blast, building friendships, and getting fresh inspiration for the school year ahead. PRAISE GOD!
Sat, June 6. 10am-8pm. Students grades 6-12* Celebrate school's out by spending the day in Galveston. Meet and pickup at GWC. Cost: $10 on the day of the event includes travel and dinner from the grill. Please keep swimwear modest. *Students just completing 5th grade are eligible to come! (Promotion Sunday is the next day.) What to bring: Sack lunch, sunscreen, towel, change of clothes, snack money.
Tues, June 23. 10am-8pm. Students grades 6-12 hit Kemah for a whole day of rides, fun and food. Meet and pickup at GWC. Cost $35 includes unlimited rides and dinner at Landry's. What to bring: Sack lunch, snack money and sunscreen.
Thurs, June 18. 9am-5pm. Health Yes will have equipment set up at GWC and will perform screenings to prevent heart attack and stroke. Screening for osteoporosis also available. Test packages range from $99 to $169.95. www.healthyes.com
Fri, June 26. 8:00-9:30 PM. This time we're doing it luau style. Everyone's welcome. If you're new to GWC or
just want more information, this event's for you! Come meet Pastor
Greiner and his family, along with the staff, volunteers and a lot of
other nice people. Coffee and home baked desserts. Yum. Don't forget to
bring your kids! We'll have plenty of games and food for them, too.
Sat, June 6. 8 am-2 pm. Kids grades K-5 load in vans and go to beautiful Plantersville to pick fresh blackberries and blueberries. Bring $8 and a sack lunch. We'll serve snacks. Space is limited so sign up today at the Welcome Center. First come, first served.
Father's Day, June 21 during 10 am and 6:30 pm services. Clinically dead for about an hour as a teenager, Dr. Wood saw Heaven and was changed. After 40 years of ministry, his message is still fresh and timely.
Sunday night, Altitude will suspend their service to join the main service.
...to Rice Village. Tuesday, July 14. 9:30-4:30 PM. Grades 6-12. Cost $25 includes brunch at Black Walnut Cafe, making your own jewelry at The Bead Shop and a sweet treat at The Chocolate Bar. Also enjoy shopping at Rice Village stores. Fun! Contact sophie@gwc.cc to sign up today.
Begins Sunday, July 12 @ 10 am. Parents now check in your 1-yr-olds at the nursery window during all services. Special love and attention gets them walking and talking God's Word while their learning new skills. Volunteers wanted! Email sylvia@gwc.cc.
Thurs, July 23. 9am-5:30 pm. Free all day sports, games, music and fun in the Word for all kids set to enter grades 1-6 this fall. Lunch and snacks provided. Word and worship, plus rock climbing, archery, water balloons and big fun. Open to all neighbors and friends of GWC. Kids wear sneakers. (No flip flops, please.) Sign up in lobby or contact sylvia@gwc.cc. Are you an adult interested in helping? Email sylvia@gwc.cc. We'll see you there!
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