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Thank You! We Will Never Be Able to Adequately Thank
All Who Helped Us Celebrate Our 50th Last Week!
However, with that said, we would love for the Grace family to know that Costco and some of its employees from Grace, Burrtec Waste Industries, Studio Services, Valley Produce, Tim Carlson and Andrew McHaddad provided invaluable resources and time to help facilitate a great day for Grace. Thank-you!
NEW Adult Bible Fellowship Starting Soon! This Multi-Generational Class,..
with the purpose of encouraging believers of all ages to abide in Christ (John 15), will have an interest meeting Sunday, May 20 at 10:45am in D223. Questions? Contact Dave Thomson at 816-7984 or dakathomson@gmail.com.
Calling ALL Military Families! Get Connected with Our Military Care Group.
Our next meeting is Sunday, May 20 (instead of our regular 2nd Sunday of
the month meeting day due to Mother’s Day). Check out our NEW Military
Care Blog at https://sites.google.com/site/gbcmilitarycare/ . For questions, contact Christina Richardson at
christina.richardson@gracebaptist.org or 296-8737 ext.156.
Grace’s Welcome Cards are in the Pews in Front of You...
If this is your first time with us, please fill out one of these cards today and drop it by the Welcome Table in the Lobby - we really do want to meet you. If you’ve been around Grace for a while and want to update your contact info or you’d like to share something with us, complete the card and drop it in the offering plate.
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Spiritual Care is a Safe Place to Meet With Someone and Seek God on a...
one-to-one basis. Contact Dan at x150 or at Dan.Broyles@GraceBaptist.org.
Young Families with Toddlers...
Are you looking to connect with other young families with little ones here at Grace? Then come experience BLISS - now a Young Families class! After 4 years, 12 babies, and 7 new pregnancies, God has made it clear the time for transition has come. Join us as we connect weekly to worship God, encourage loving parental and marital relationships, and biblically embolden each other to be Christ-honoring families. Beginning May 12, we'll meet on Saturdays at 7pm in D222. For details, email Nate Carroll and Nick Patey at gbc.bliss@gmail.com.
Getting Married? Our PRE-MARITAL Series Begins May 22!
When so much time, money and effort is focused on the wedding day, shouldn’t it be true that couples be equally, if not more, focused on God’s role in their marriage? We at Grace are committed to asking and working through that very question. Our next 6-week series begins Tuesday, May 22 at 7pm, and is open to anyone desiring a more fulfilling marriage. Email barrett.brackett@gracebaptist.org for complete details and registration.
Creation Does Matter ... Use GBC Reusable Grocery Bags - NOW $2 at Info Center!
If Today’s Songs Have Been an Encouragement to You, Take the Lyrics Home!
Copies of today’s lyrics are available for you at the Info Center counter!
If You’ve Come to Grace Recently and Have Never Been to the Guest Center, Stop by Today!
We would love to meet you and give you more info about Grace!
Have Difficulty Hearing the Service? Ask an Usher for a Hearing Device.
How has God Worked in Your Life?
One of the great ways we can encourage each other as Christ-followers is
to tell of God’s work and goodness in our own lives. We’d love to know
your story of God’s work and are inviting you to tell it. If you are
willing to share, please visit the Grace website at www.GraceBaptist.org/share
and tell us all about it. Submissions may be posted on the Grace website
as an encouragement for others.
Adult Ministries - Family Life Ministry
Are You Receiving Grace’s Monthly E-Newsletter?
Signup for the Grace eNews and keep up to date with all God is doing at and through Grace. Subscribe at www.GraceBaptist.org.
Join a Saturday or Sunday Adult Bible Fellowship or a Grace Group or ...!
Grace has many opportunities for men and women to get connected with each
other and grow in their walk with Christ. From our weekend ABF classes
to our Grace Groups that meet weekly in living rooms all over the valley
to a great Men's and Women's Ministry, there's a place for you. Check out http://www.GraceBaptist.org/adults.
NEW Adult Bible Fellowship Starting Soon! This Multi-Generational Class,..
with the purpose of encouraging believers of all ages to abide in Christ
(John 15), will have an interest meeting Sunday, May 20 at 10:45am in
D223. Questions? Contact Dave Thomson at 816-7984 or dakathomson@gmail.com.
Men: Do You Want to Improve in Your Role as Husband/Father?
You might
want to consider Spiritual Care (one-to-one help). If you’re interested,
contact Dan Broyles at 296-8737 ext.150 or
dan.broyles@gracebaptist.org.
Spiritual Care is a Safe Place to Meet With Someone and Seek God on a...
one-to-one basis. Contact Dan at x150 or at Dan.Broyles@GraceBaptist.org.
Fathers and Grandfathers - Championship Fathers! Remember to Visit
Fathers.com!
Listen to Mr. Carey Casey’s 3 minute radio/podcast
Monday through Friday and learn daily tips on how to be a godly father
or grandfather!
Are You Looking to Enhance Your Marriage? Consider These Book Suggestions:
The DNA of Relationships by Gary Smalley
The Way to Love Your Wife by Clifford Penner
Mad About Us: Moving From Anger to Intimacy with Your Spouse by Gary Oliver
Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Smart Stepfamilies by Ron Deal
Torn Asunder: Recovering from Extramarital Affairs by Dave Carder
His Needs, Her Needs: Building An Affair-proof Marriage by Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D.Web
and these Website Suggestions:
www.familylife.com, www.marriagebuilders.com, www.couplecheckup.com, www.troubledwith.com, www.realrelationships.com, www.inverseministries.org, www.passionatecommitment.com , http://smalley.cc/
Care Ministries
Men: Do You Want to Improve in Your Role as Husband/Father?
You might
want to consider Spiritual Care (one-to-one help). If you’re interested,
contact Dan Broyles at 296-8737 ext.150 or
dan.broyles@gracebaptist.org.
We Now Offer Spiritual Care (One-to-One
Help) in Spanish (for Women).
If you know someone who’s struggling, have
them contact Maggie at 296-8737 x176.
Women’s Substance Abuse Care Group: The Path of Recovery From...
substance abuse is hard work…so why do it alone? We have a group of women that meet weekly to encourage one another as they work to break the bonds of addiction. They meet Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. For room location, please call ext.153 or email lilium.jones@gracebaptist.org.
Where Do Children Turn When They Lose Someone They Love?
Grief Care for Kids helps children ages K-6th work through grief in “kid-appropriate” ways. They can safely share their feelings and be encouraged in their grief journey. This group is for children whose parents or adult family members are attending Grief Share concurrently.
We meet Wednesdays at 7:00pm in B112. Questions? Call x153 or email lilium.jones@gracebaptist.org.
What Must Every SUCCESSFUL Step-Family Know?
That Grace has a Care Group that ministers to the needs of Step-Families. Don’t be alone in the difficulties of being a blended family. The Healthy Step-Family Care Group meetS Wednesdays at 7pm in C215. Join us!
What’s Happening in "Care" This Summer?
Care
Groups are small groups that provide a safe place for you to connect with others and
grow spiritually. We meet weekly to
interact, encourage and learn how the gospel is relevant to issues in
life. Care Groups that will meet this summer are:
Healthy
Step-Family, Grief
Share,
Women’s
Relationships Torn Apart, Parent’s
Grief,
Women’s
Substance Abuse, Men’s
Substance Abuse,
Grief Care for Kids
(elementary ages).
For more information, dates, times and
locations, visit the web at
www.gracebaptist.org/caregroups.
Marriage
& Emotions Seminars This June and August
We will meet on Wednesdays @ 7pm in D221:
Marriage & Stress - June
13th
Marriage & Discouragement - June
20th
Marriage & Worry - August
22nd
Marriage & Frustration - August 29th
Registration
is NOT required. Childcare is available for ages birth thru 4 yrs. and pre-registration is REQUIRED by contacting
Janie at 296-8737 x142 or janie.walker@gracebaptist.org by June 5th. For more details about the seminars,
contact Lilium at x153 or lilium.jones@gracebaptist.org.
Children's Ministry
Calling ALL Parents! “Your Child and Technology” Parenting Seminar
on Sunday, May 20 from 4-6pm in the F Modular!
Children’s Ministry and Student Ministries will co-host this important seminar for parents on how to use technology, especially the internet, in ways that honor the Lord and avoid the dangers. Special guests include Cindy Henderson, a Certified Internet & Child Safety advocate, as well as Grace Elder Rick Denny, who investigates technology crime with the FBI.
Questions? Email daniel.luther@gracebaptist.org or dale.green@gracebaptist.org.
Attention Parents! “Check-in” is Begins THIS Weekend for Nursery...
Children (age 0-36 months). They will be checked in at one of our new electronic kiosks. Preschool and elementary children will be checked-in beginning June 2 and 3. See the Children’s Ministry website at
gracebaptist.org/children for more details.
“Become an Agent of Transformation!”
Saturday and Sunday School are NOW RECRUITING for 2012-2013.
Help us accomplish our mission to teach and model God’s Word to the next generation. If interested in this assignment, please stop by our table in the Lobby between services or contact us at
renelle.davis@gracebaptist.org (for Saturday School) or
april.larsen@gracebaptist.org (for Sunday school).
SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School will be June 25-29!
Our main training meeting will be THIS Tuesday, May 15 at 6:45pm in the Conference Center. We still need about 100 adults and youth who are at least 16 yrs old to be guides, small groups and nursery workers. Due to the great response of younger youth workers, we cannot accept any more registration forms from youth workers under 16 yrs. old. OPEN REGISTRATION for all children begins May 31 at 8:30am in Room D121. For more information, call Debbie Broyles at 296-8737 ext.124.
Visit the NEW Updated Children's Ministry Web Page.
Men's Ministries
Men: Do You Want to Improve in Your Role as Husband/Father?
You might
want to consider Spiritual Care (one-to-one help). If you’re interested,
contact Dan Broyles at 296-8737 ext.150 or
dan.broyles@gracebaptist.org.
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines... And Then Start Off Your Tuesday Mornings...
here at Grace with the Men’s Prayer Forum - an open prayer time for men of all ages to come together to hold one another up in prayer, whether it be for your own personal praises and requests or others. Meet in the Prayer Room, C115, @ 6am. I Peter 4:7 Questions? Call Julia at 296-8737 x125.
Join Our Wednesday
Morning, 6am, Men's Bible Study for Good Teaching
...
good fellowship and a good cup of coffee (that last
one's debatable.) We study God's word and apply it to our lives but in a
different way, not verse by verse. We are currently studying Revelation. We'd
love for you to join us as we "get into the Word before we get into work".
Contact John at 296-5509, Mike at 259-4723 or Rod at 254-5736 for details.
Men of Grace Evening Bible Study
We meet Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in D218. Join us! For more details, contact Janie Pearce at 296-8737 X165 or Janie.Pearce@GraceBaptist.org.
Need More Information About Men’s Ministries?
Call Janie Pearce at 296-8737 x165.
Men: Are You Spiritually Stuck? You Might Consider Spiritual Care.
In Spiritual Care you’ll meet weekly with a mature believer (one-to-one). If you’re interested, contact Dan Broyles at dan.broyles@gracebaptist.org or 296-8737 x150. The Spiritual Care Ministry does not
provide professional counseling/therapy.
Internet, Television, Videos, Cell Phones Can be a Temptation for Men...
who battle to be sexually pure. MEN ONLY is a purity group that offers a
safe place of trust and accountability meeting Wednesdays at 7pm. For
more info go to gracebaptist.org/caregroups or call Pastor Wiley at 296-8737 x121.
Men...Is Your Life or Relationships Affected by Drugs or Alcohol?
We are here to help you with encouragement and accountability Thursdays
at 7pm in D223. Contact Mike Barr at 993-7344 for more information.
Student Ministry
Parents, Be Kept in the Loop! Receive THE LOOP a Weekly Email ...
with Student Ministry event updates! Just send an email saying “Add me to the parent email list!” to
cyndi.sutton@gracebaptist.org for both High School and Junior High event info!
Wednesday Night “Stuff @ 5:30” is a Hang-Time for Students, Staff, Parents & Anyone Else...
out on the Worship Center Circle (patio)! Food prices are: hot dogs 1.25, hamburgers 2.25, cheeseburgers 2.50, nachos 1.25. And other various snacks for various prices.
College/Young Adult MinistrY
Young Adults Spiritual Care - Learn How to
Help a Friend Who is Struggling!
Questions? Contact Dan Broyles at
dan.broyles@gracebaptist.org or 296-8737 x172.
College: Thursday Nights is CHAPTER 3 - Because “Everyone Has a Story.” Join Us!
Chapter 3 is a worship experience for those who are College and
Post-College age and meets Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Conference Center!
Chapter 3 is a place where young people in different stages of their
spiritual journey can rally around the Author of all our stories -
discovering how He shapes every chapter of our lives. Questions? Email
ron.merrell@gracebaptist.org for more info.
Follow us on Twitter at WeAreChapter3.
Young Adults: If You’re a Young Professional in Your 20’s or 30’s, Join Watermark.
We meet Tuesdays at 7pm in D221. Follow us on Twitter at WeAreWatermark. Questions? Email Cyndi at
cyndi.sutton@gracebaptist.org!
MISSIONS/Outreach MINISTRIES
Conversations That Lead to Christ: A One-Day Seminar Will Train You...
to put the gospel message into words to help others make the decision to become followers of Christ. Join us NEXT Sunday, May 20, 12:30-5pm in the Conference Center (A Bldg). Sign up under the world map in the Lobby so we can plan for your free lunch!
Relay for Life - Last Chance to Sign-up for a Relay Village Time Slot or...
be on the GBC Relay Team “Praying 4 A Cure”! Our Volunteer Meeting is THIS Wednesday, May 16 at 6pm in D120-121. More details at Lobby Counter TODAY.
Be a Special Olympics Hydration Specialist!
Teams of Grace Servant Evangelists will be distributing water to the athletes and spectators at the Spirit Games on NEXT Saturday, May 19 at Hart High and Newhall Park. This is a GREAT family service event - kids welcome. Sign up sheets are at the Info Center.
Baby Bottle Boomerang for the SCV Pregnancy Center!
Pick up your baby bottles in the Lobby TODAY, toss in loose change over the next few weeks, and bring them back Father’s Day weekend. Proceeds will support our SCV Pregnancy Center.
Food Pantry Walk-In
Grace’s Food Pantry welcomes our Grace family and friends in need to attend our Tuesday Walk-Ins on May 15 and 29, 10am-12pm in C116 to receive groceries and encouragement. We would love to serve you and look forward to spending time with you in prayer. Questions? Contact Sheri at foodpantry@gracebaptist.org.
Ministries We’re Learning and Praying About This Month are:
Clint Ungashick and his ministry with Navajos in Flagstaff, AZ, and Dave Rentz, director of StraySheep100 and Chaplain to those in gang families in Los Angeles. Learn more and find support information under the world map in the Lobby or on our web site at www.gracebaptist.org/outreach.
Short Term Missions Team Updates:
Pray for the Angola team headed out THIS Thursday to minister to inmates and their families in Angola Federal Penitentiary in Louisiana. Updates from summer teams are available at www.gracebaptist.org/summermissions.
Be a Special Olympics Hydration Specialist!
Teams of "Grace Servant Evangelists" will be distributing water to the athletes and spectators at the Spirit Games NEXT Saturday, May 19 at Hart High and Newhall Park. This is a GREAT family service event - kids are welcome. Sign-up sheets are at the Info Center.
MAY FOOD DRIVE: Support and Re-Supply Grace’s Ongoing Food Pantry Ministry
The Food Pantry distributes over 4,000 bags of groceries per year to families in need – all through the generosity of your donations! Collection bins and suggested donation lists are located all over campus. To volunteer in sorting donations, contact Sheri at foodpantry@gracebaptist.org.
Ralph’s Community Partner Program: Registering Your Card is an Easy...
way to contribute to the available Grace’s Food Pantry funds. To find out how, take a Ralph’s flyer from the Info Center and visit
Gracebaptist.org/foodpantryneeds.
Garden of Grace: Love to Garden? Many Hands are Needed to ...
complete our Food Pantry Garden of Grace project in time for a fall planting season. Join us Saturdays from 8am-12pm in the upper west lot near the pump house: May 12, June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18. Questions? Contact Ed Ayer at 263-7928 or
foodpantry@gracebaptist.org.
Enjoy Great Fellowship Serving with the Food Pantry’s Pre-Bag Team!
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm in C116! All ages are welcome. Questions? Contact Sheri at foodpantry@gracebaptist.org for more details.
Women's Ministries
Women of Grace Bible Study Invites You to Join Us ...
Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 9:00am as we continue studying
“Ephesians: Unity Matters”. Pastor Hegg works with us in preparing our
lessons with in-depth insights and notes. On alternate weeks, we find
the Practical Topical Studies very helpful as they deal specifically
with issues women face and how to respond to them biblically - just what
you have been looking for in one place! Register by calling the church at 296-8737 x136 or go to www.gracebaptist.org/womenofgrace. “No-charge” childcare is available
on Wednesday mornings for ages birth-5yrs and for homeschoolers (K-6) with
advanced registration. Come and enjoy!
Save-THE-NEW-Date, OCTOBER 6!
(NOT March 24)
For Our On-Campus TRUE WOMAN CONFERENCE
We will be listening to 3 speakers from the National True Woman organization -
You won’t want to miss it!
"Flourishing," for Single Moms, Meets on Sundays at 9am in D217!
Get your children settled in their classes and join Teresa Ferdon who’ll be leading this class with Ann Butler and Kristin Stewart. They’re anxious to join with you in making the class a safe and encouraging place where you can be strengthened in your relationship with the Lord and each other. For more info, call 296-8737 x136.
Spanish Ministry
Join This Dynamic Group Representing Several Latin American Countries ...
who worship and minister in Jesus’ name. Spanish speaking believers meet Sundays at 9:00am in the Conference Center and for mid-week Bible studies on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Choir Room. For more details, call Secretary Maggie Barajas at x176 or email her at Maggie.Barajas@GraceBaptist.org .
Deseamos Extenderle Una Cordia lInvitación a Nuestra Iglesia.
Somos una comunidad Cristiana, interesados en el bienestar de nuestros semejantes y en reflejar la aceptación y el perdón de Dios por medio de Jesucristo. Si usted es nuevo en nuestra ciudad, piensa moverse a nuestros alrededores o vive cerca de nosotros, por favor, llámenos por teléfono al 296-8737 x176 al Secretaria Maggie Barajas, o visítenos, nos gustaría tener el privilegio de compartir con usted la palabra de Dios, la cual ha servido durante siglos como una fuente de sabiduría, de consuelo, de paz y de guía en las relaciones familiares. También se puede comunicar con nosotros por medio del Internet a esta dirección: Maggie.Barajas@GraceBaptist.org.
pastoral Care
Calling ALL Military Families! Get Connected with Our Military Care Group.
Our next meeting is Sunday, May 20 (instead of our regular 2nd Sunday of the month meeting day due to Mother’s Day). Check out our NEW Military Care Blog at https://sites.google.com/site/gbcmilitarycare/ . For questions, contact Christina Richardson at
christina.richardson@gracebaptist.org or 296-8737 ext.156.
Handy with a Hammer? Have a Heart to Serve? The Home Team Needs Your...
help with home and car repairs for our widows and single moms in the Grace family. Contact Pastor Jim Gabor if interested in being a part of the team!
How has God Worked in Your Life?
One of the great ways we can encourage each other as Christ-followers is to tell of God’s work and goodness in our own lives. We’d love to know your story of God’s work and are inviting you to tell it. If you are willing to share, please visit the Grace website at
www.GraceBaptist.org/share and tell us all about it. Submissions may be posted on the Grace website as an encouragement for others.