NEWS FOR SUN, OCT 16
ON SUNDAY:
IN PERSON & ONLINE AT 9 & 10:30 AM
SUNDAY MESSAGE
Week 6 of our Sept & Oct BLESS series. In the following weeks, we'll focus on five BLESS practices and how they help us connect people to Jesus.
GENEROSITY
THANK YOU so much for all your support. Giving is safe and super easy. Check it out: Online Giving
MISSIONS MOMENT
On the 3rd Sundays, we highlight missions! This month we want to introduce you to Tanya Sloan and her work with KidZ at Heart in Haiti. We are supporting her trips to Haiti as she coordinates translators to support leaders who nurture children and help them fall deeply in love with Jesus!
NEW BELIEVER CLASS 3
Class is happening during the 10:30 service upstairs in room 268. This is a 4 part class that will walk you through what it means when you say YES TO JESUS and how to start your journey to grow in your faith. Come and check it out!
GROWTH TRACK CLASS 2
This is a 3 part class and it takes place on Sundays at 10:30 in room 264. If you are new or newer to Grace and want to learn what makes us unique, join us for this class. This is also a great class for you if you are ready to start serving on the Dream Team or become a Grace Member. Sign up here!
S T A F F A P P R E C I A T I O N
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR ELDERS
We have an opportuning to say thank you to Pastor Joe and the staff during October which is Pastor Appreciation Month. Join us in reaching out to the staff and letting them know how much they mean to you and how they have supported you. You can do that by saying hi, giving a hug, or sending a card. Your elder board would also encourage you to give towards a staff appreciation gift. You can do so by putting cash or a check in an envelope on Sunday or by giving online by clicking the 'staff gift' under the giving type drop down menu. Thank you.
- Your Elders
K I D S & Y O U T H M E A E V E N T S
WED, OCT 19
There are 2 great events happening this week for our families:
First, a Family Movie Night that starts at 6 PM in the gym. The movie is Sing 2 and there will be concessions available - all proceeds go to Grace Kids Missions! Come in your jammies and bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Second, for all the students in grades 6-12, there will be an amazing prayer & worship night in the youth room. A time to truly worship and seek God with your small group. Hope you can make it to our big night!
C H I L D D E D I C A T I O N
SUN, OCT 30 / DURING SERVICES
Child Dedication is a commitment from families to raise their child to know and love Jesus. It is also a celebration and commitment from our church family to encourage and support them in that journey! If you would like to dedicate your child or have questions about how this is different than baptism, learn more and sign up here.
H A L L O W E E N H O T S P O T S
MON, OCT 31 / 6 - 8 PM / IN A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU!
It's time for candy and costumes! Join us for the oh so fun Halloween Parties that are spread out around Grace. We would love for you to host a location or donate candy to give away! Check out the details here! Come hang out at one or many of the Hot Spots on Halloween Night!
Candy donations can go in the bins by the doors in the commons. Thank you!
W O M E N ' S A D V E N T S T U D Y
WED, NOV 2 / AM & PM GROUPS / REGISTER ONLINE
"Advent of the Savior". This 3 week study will focus our hearts and minds on Jesus as we prepare for the Christmas season. You can find times, info, and registration online.
K I D S N E W S
Follow us on social media - To stay up to date with all things happening in Grace Kids, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Insta: findgracekids // FB: Grace Kids at Grace Fellowship
October Calendar - Check out the things happening in October HERE!
Oct Series - Grace Kids & Jr. will be going through a series called MESSY. It is about trusting God when life gets messy. We will be looking at people in the Bible and how they responded to sticky situations. There will be science-based object lessons each week during class!
Family Movie Night! - Wed, Oct 19 / Concessions starts at 6 PM, Movie starts at 6:15 PM / In the gym at church. Showing SING 2! A free movie night for the whole family - we've got the popcorn covered! Come in your PJ's and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Candy, juice boxes, pop, water, and hot dogs - all concessions proceeds go to Grace Kids Missions!
Volunteer Needs - We are looking for Sunday morning volunteers. Start here and apply if this is the right spot for you!
9 AM
4 Adults for the Studio
1 Adults for the Kinder Room
10:30 AM
2 Adults for The Loft - We are looking for you to have some training in Special Needs Care
1 Adult for the 3's
2 Adults for the 4/5's
4 Adults for the Kinder Room
2 Adults for the 4th & 5th
2 Adults for the Studio
Y O U T H N E W S
Follow us on social media! To stay up to date with all things happening in Grace YTH, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Insta: grace.yth // FB: graceythmn
Oct Series! The Carrot & The Stick. How can we impact the world when we feel surrounded by it? This series is all about how we can live in the culture of our world AND follow Christ at the same time. Middle School meets at 9 AM and High School meets at 10:30 AM.
Worship Night! Wed, Oct 19 / 6:30 - 8 PM / YTH Rooms. All grades are invited to join us for a worship night at church. We won't have regular small groups tonight. A great way to kick off your MEA break!
Small Groups! Happening on Wednesday nights: Middle School meets at church from 6:30 - 8 PM and High School meets in homes near Grace from 6:45 - 8:15 PM. Learn more and sign up online!
Adult Volunteers! We are always looking to add to our amazing Grace YTH Dream Team! If you have a heart to love on the next generation between the grades of 6-12, start here and apply to be on the team.
A D U L T S
Groups - If you are new to groups, we would love to get you connected. For adults of all ages and stages in life. Find a group here!
Women's Ministry - Registration open for the Advent Study: "Advent of the Savior". Starts on Wed, Nov 2 and there are AM & PM groups available. This 3 week study will focus our hearts and minds on Jesus as we prepare for the Christmas season. You can find times, info, and registration online.
Stay up to date with everything happening in Grace Women, follow us on Facebook!
Men's Ministry - Men's Group meets on Saturday mornings from 8-9:30 AM in room 264. Sign up online!
Men's Game Night - 2nd Sun of the month from 6-9 PM in room 264. All ages and games welcome! Bring your favorite snack and game if you'd like!
Basketball - Wed morning from 6:30-8 AM in the gym. Enter door 4. Happening each week through Dec.
Volleyball - Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM in the gym. Enter door 4. Happening each week in the school year.
Worship Movement Class - Tuesdays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM / Gym @ Grace
Workout your body and faith. Join us for a different kind of workout! Faith based fitness classes taught by Sally Abel - Certified Revelation Wellness Instructor and ACE Certified. Join the Facebook page to sign up for a class. Email Sally with questions or to sign up.
Grace Recovery - Meets on Tuesdays @ 7 PM in the youth room - enter door 6
We are a faith based, solution focused 12-step group. Grace Recovery is open to all. Any addiction or hardship that you are recovering from.
Prayer & Worship Night - Join us every Monday night from 7-9 PM to seek and worship God. Enter door 3 to get to the Worship Center.