Balancing Compassion for the Poor with The Gospel

What’s more important? Word or deed? How do we avoid the social gospel, which isn’t concerned with eternity, only the temporary context?  View this 1st (out of 6) discussion between John Piper, D.A. Carson, and Tim Keller: Word and Deed Conversation.  All 6 videos are worthy!

(Photo: Walter Rauschenbusch, theologian of the social gospel)

Bags of Grace: Winter Coat Distribution

Grace to the Nations is having its next Bags of Grace Distribution Saturday, October 25th!
Please join GTN in sharing the love of Christ with those in need in the Canton area!

There are two ways to help:

1)       Donate items for the distribution;
a.  Deadline to collect items: Wednesday, October 22nd
b.  Items can be dropped off at GTN’s collection sites or contact Cathy.
c.  Theme for this distribution: Winter Coat Distribution

d.  Individuals can also collect basic food items (Canned food, nonperishables, etc.)

2)       Come and volunteer with us!
a. Outreach center work day Thursday, October 23rd at 2:00 pm
b. Distribution day  Saturday, October 25th at 8:30 am

If you are interested in donating items or helping please contact Cathy Geist at 678-232-1758 or cathygeist@comcast.net.

Leah’s Review of “Pasion Por Su Gloria en la Republica Dominicana”

“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ- the righteousness that comes form God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead.” Philippians 3:7-11 Read more

Spread Ministry

The Spread Ministry

Purpose and Vision

Purpose Statement: The Spread ministry exists to apply the plan of ministry of Isaac’s Keep to spread the worship of God through the gospel of God. To accomplish this spreading we seek to educate, enable, encourage, and manifest the gospel. Read more

Grace to the Nations

Isaac’s Keep partners with and oversees Grace to the Nations as part of its Spread ministry. Grace to the Nations is a separate 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2004 with the vision of connecting the community of believers into the community of need around the gospel of Jesus Christ. Isaac’s Keep seeks to carry forth that vision, to assist, to give oversight, and to provide accountability for the ministry of Grace to the Nations.

Bags of Grace

Bags of Grace is a ministry of Grace to the Nations, which Isaac’s Keep partners and supports.

Purpose: To provide needed commodities to qualifying families in need in order to develop relationships between the community of believers and families in need with the hopes of beginning a course of action that brings positive long-term change.

Issue: There are literally hundreds if not thousands of families here in our community that lacks the ability to provide food for their children. This ministry is Grace to the Nations’ commodity based ministry to give a cup of cold water in Jesus’ name with the hopes of developing relationships to teach clients to fish for themselves.

How do clients qualify? Grace to the Nations accept no government or grant funds; therefore are able to provide assistances to those in need based on those needs alone. Families that fill out and have on record a Family Assistance Form are eligible for assistance. Families can receive Bags of Grace four times a year. To receive more assistance individuals can enroll in the Life2Life Mentoring or other ministry services (Church, English Class, Life Skills Training, etc.).

What does Grace to the Nations stock and what needs to be donated? - Flour - Maseca - Sugar - Rice - Dried Beans - Corn Tortillas - Pasta - Tomato Sauce - Baby Food - Cereal - Snack foods - Drink mixes - Canned vegetables - Canned fruits - Canned soup - Loaf bread - Milk - Toothpaste - Toothbrush - Soap - Shampoo - Deodorant - Toilet Paper - Diapers - Trash Bags - Paper Towels

Who do families in need receive? Qualifying families choose items from the Bag of Grace Request Form. The items requested will be filled by Grace to the Nations according to availability. When can I receive? Bags of Grace distributions are scheduled regularly, check the calendar for next distribution or contact Grace to the Nations.

What’s with the name? The Short Story of Isaac’s Keep

So you think Isaac’s Keep is a weird name for a church? You’re right it is but it was formed from a progression of personal experiences and the study of God’s Word.  Using biblical terminology it literally means “a strong tower of promise.”  The name suggests a lot of different things to whoever you ask, and that’s fine.  Why doesn’t it sound more like a church name?  Because all the good church names have been taken and we desired a different name, a creative name.  Furthermore, we are far more concerned about being and doing church rather than what the name says on the sign.  Hang around and the name will grow on you.