February 12 – 19, 2012

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. ~ Acts 1:8

• Interact with 22 missionaries
• Featured Speakers: Ravi Zacharias & Chaplain Barry Black of the US Senate
• Opening celebration and parade of flags
• Testimonies
• Home fellowships with Life Groups
• Missions Brunch
• Special Activities for Children & Youth

GIC 2012 Speakers

• GIC International Brunch

  Saturday, February 18, 2012 11:00 am Kinloch Room of Belser Building, 14 St. Michael’s Alley Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Jimmy Gallant Featured Guests: Missionaries from five countries, two states & five local outreach organizations Limi...

• Meditations on the Faith Promise for GIC

  Preface The eighth and ninth chapters of II Corinthians addresses an appeal that had gone out to the predominantly Gentile churches in Asia Minor to financially help the followers of Christ in Jerusalem who were suffering extreme hardship. In addressi...

• GIC Prayer Day 1: First Order of Giving

  Romans 6:13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.   ...

• GIC Prayer Day 2: Which Pie?

  Deuteronomy 10:14 To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.   II Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you wi...

• GIC Prayer Day 3: Hearing from God

  Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”   II Corinthians 8:3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their abil...

• GIC Prayer Day 4: The Promise is God’s

  Psalm 105:7-8 (NCV) He is the Lord our God. His laws are for all the world. He will keep his agreement forever; he will keep his promises always.   II Corinthians 9:10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and i...

• GIC Prayer Day 5: Faith to Give

  I Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor...

• GIC Prayer Day 6: God Provides

  Matthew 7:11  If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!   II Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way so that you ...

• GIC Prayer Day 7: Everyone Can Participate

  Psalm 37:25 I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NCV) Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an exampl...

• GIC Gratitude

  Dear Congregation and Friends, This past week, we as a congregation through the power of the Holy Spirit, took a gigantic leap forward in our vision of Transforming Hearts Through Jesus Christ.  It came through the glorious and blessed experience o...

• The Day after GIC…

  I was in my bed reading the latest church news on my iPhone, when I came across this grievous story.  Literally the day after the Rev. Dan Rogers spoke from our lectern about the decline in Christian faith up the hurting coast (New England) word has c...

• The Tangible and the Intangible Miracles of the GIC

  The tangible miracle of the Global Impact Celebration is clear and real.  When Action Team Director Swain Marion showed me the results on a little card, (at the time it was $290,000) tears filled both our eyes!  I was absolutely undone!  Again, than...

• Preachers’ Preachers ~ Reflection on GIC by Peter Moore

  Ravi Zacharias and Barry Black are what are called “preachers’ preachers.” They are the kind of preachers other preachers like to listen to. And, of course, laity love to listen to them also. Refreshingly humble, disarmingly direct, hilariousl...

• GIC at Bishop Gadsden ~ Reflection by Alex Dickson

  Bill and Laura Hewitt brought Bishop Dutta to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community as part of our GIC Mission Week on Friday at 5:00 p.m. We welcomed the 65 people who had gathered to hear Bishop Dutta, and thanked Jan Beebe, and Martha Ann Heyward fo...

• Reflection from the GIC Committee Chairs

  Joy is the first word that came to us; Joy that so many St. Michaelites made a Faith Promise and/or Life Commitment based on their trust in our Lord. Joy that many new relationships were formed between missionaries and members of our Parish. Joy that a...

• Here I am, Lord. Is it I Lord? ~ Reflection from a GIC Committee Co-Chair

  You know the song.  It’s a familiar one that we sing at St. Michaels at times when we are encouraging others to move onward for Christ.  You’ve heard it sung on Confirmation Sunday when others come to own their faith and walk with the Lord.  You...

• Visitor Reflections on GIC

  I wanted to write to thank your church so much for inviting Dr. Zacharias. We were truly blessed by the service. It has been one of my desires to meet him personally, thank you for the opportunity. I also want to thank you for the outstanding hospit...

• Life Group Reflections on GIC

  I think on of the most successful parts of the GIC was getting our missionaries into Life Groups.  Please read these reflections from some of our Life Group Leaders. ~ Ham+ This week has been AMAZING! John and I have THOROUGHLY enjoyed all that th...

• Missionary Reflections on GIC

  Just wanted to say a huge thank you and WELL DONE to all those who worked so hard to make this last week what it was, GREAT EFFORT! (I know, there are still a few hours to go!). God bless you all for your efforts on behalf on people here and across the...

• Did you “get” the GIC?

  The “gic.”  That’s what Todd Brown jokingly referred to it as in the brief video that we were all shown a few Sunday’s prior to its start.  And that’s what my family has continued to call The Global Impact Celebration – “The GIC”.  I...

• 5th Grade GIC Reflection

  The Fifth Grade Sunday School Class was very fortunate to receive three visitors from our mission in Ukraine: Pastor Peter, his wife, and (thankfully!) their translator.  We all were blessed by their visit and enjoyed hearing about their church in Ukr...

• Saturday GIC Brunch Reflection

  Upon reflecting on the wonderful week of GIC, many thoughts come to my mind. First, how the Lord loves us all so much to give us the gift of Himself on the cross and not allowing us to stay “comfortable” or “blinded” in this blessed country tha...

• GIC Reflection

  As we approached the kick-off for GIC, our nursery staff had been prepared for what the week may bring ... with one exception, a reunion with a missionary that would spark a trip to Burundi!  One of our sweet nursery workers, Eliza Tew, had traveled t...

• GIC Youth Reflection

  During the GIC the students of St. Michael’s were brought to see how we are missionaries without having to travel by plane, boat, or donkey. We, as teens and their families, took to the streets of our own city to experience the righteousness of God. ...

• GIC at Canterbury House

  Residents of Canterbury House and St. Michaelites alike welcomed Pastor Peter, his wife Valentina and translator Marina to our Global Impact Celebration reception at the Canterbury House on Friday, February 17.  Ukrainian Pastor Peter shared experienc...

• Faith Promise

  With the Global Impact Celebration now nearly a month behind us, some of us might find ourselves in a similar situation to Jack in this story from The Mission Society. Read on as we read about the challenges of remaining missional in a world that can g...

• Bishop Dutta at Bishop Gadsden

  Sociable Saints had a fabulous turnout (65 attendees!!!) for Bishop Dutta’s talk and reception at Bishop Gadsden the Friday afternoon of GIC. I am most thankful for the hard work and the culinary skills of Jane & Alex Dickson, their Life Group, a...

• Life After GIC

  St. Michaels spent February either preparing or participating in our Global Impact Celebration.   So what has been happening since the GIC ended?  The Action Team has been very busy working on the distribution of the faith promise pledges into the d...

• GIC Reflection by Amy Smith

  I have never been a good traveler. I think it is primarily because I am naturally a “home body.” Whenever I do travel, I get very anxious about the packing and planning. In addition I don’t like not being in control, am a picky eater, cautious, a...

• Promises of Faith: Action Team Update

  Over the past 2 months, the Action Team has been working diligently to develop a plan for the distribution of the gifts that have been entrusted to our care.  These gifts have come in the form of Faith Promise pledges from you!  We wanted to make sur...