Grace Weekly

We are here for you and would love to pray with you! The Lord has commanded us to place our anxieties upon Him (Philippians 4:6-7) and together, bring one anothers' concerns before Him (James 5:16).  Our prayer partners will be waiting to help carry your burdens to the heart of God in prayer with you, right after service. Come on up to the front of the Worship Center, by the stage and someone will be there to meet you. It is our desire to help you trust God with your life's details, and not to feel alone.

We had so much fun and learned about Jesus here on campus - now we want to take that off the GBC hill! A limited number of kits are left with everything you’ll need to put on a mini-Summer Adventure in your own neighborhood! Come to the Lobby Counter after service for details. Questions? Email Kim at kim.stroh@gracebaptist.org

Grace Family, we once again have the pleasure of participating in the Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser to help support the SCV Pregnancy Center, an organization that we know and love. Let’s show our passion for LIFE and get our baby bottles after service in the Lobby and bring them back FULL of coins, cash and checks by August 3/4.

Grace family, you’re all invited!
Bring your friends and family to join us for SUMMER FUN!

July 17: THIS Wednesday! Carpinteria Beach Trip*           
July 24: Movie Night:  Come to the TSC High School room from 6:30-8pm to watch "Incredibles 2"! There will be nachos, candy, soda and water for purchase. Bring chairs or inflatables, your family and your friends! 
July 31: Beach Trip*
August 7: Water Games!  Water games will be held all over our patio and grass areas from 6:30-8pm. We will have burgers and hot dogs for purchase. Come for a fun time with water bounce houses, and activities for all ages! Remember a towel and come ready to get wet!

*All beach trips are 10am-6pm, off Linden Avenue in Carpinteria!
*All other activities are 6:30-8pm, beginning in the Timothy Student Center. 
Questions? Email:  studentministries@gracebaptist.org

Our Grace Prayer Portal is now LIVE. Communicate your prayer needs and
pray for others in our church family. Visit:  gracebaptist.org/prayer  to get started!

Engage in small groups to build relationships,
apply Scripture to your life together,
and pray for one another. 

Learn more at:  gracebaptist.org/abf  and
gracebaptist.org/gracegroups

If you want to grow deeper in your faith and understanding of the Bible, One-to-One Discipleship is a wonderful opportunity for you to do so. Men meet with men and women with women - and in every case we see how the Word of God comes to bear on our lives in order to move us toward greater dependency on Christ and a deeper relationship with Him and His people. If you'd like more information about how to get started, go to:  gracebaptist.org/onetoone

Save the Date for GraceEngage 2019 ...
It's coming Saturday, August 10, 8am-noon!
This event is for all of you who currently serve in the ministries of Grace and those who want to take the next step and start serving. We’re excited to gather together for this church-wide, ministry event! There will be pancakes, music, encouraging teaching from our pastors and breakout sessions with ministry teams. Sign up at:  gracebaptist.org/graceengage

 

If you’re high school age or older, play an orchestral instrument, and are interested in joining the GBC Praise  Orchestra this season, schedule an audition with Kayla at: music@gracebaptist.org

There’s still time to read S’MORE BOOKS and earn sweet prizes and enter raffles! Sign up in the Library or at: gracebaptist.org/library   NOW through August 4 to enjoy our summer reading program for ages 5-16yrs.

Haiti Grace Outreach Team Departs
The Haiti GO team leaves THIS Friday, July 19. Please pray for their health and safety as they minister to precious children who have been rescued out of slave trafficking.


Bridge to Home

Bridge to Home provides food and shelter to those who are homeless here in the Santa Clarita Valley. BTH also provides activities and other services. We’re looking to help fill the gap on Tuesdays from 6-7pm, August 6 – September 10 and share the love of Christ to the hurting through conversation, games, and relationship. Email Kim in the Outreach Department at:  kim.stroh@gracebaptist.org or call 296-8737 ext.155 for more information.

Baby Bottle Boomerang
Grace Family, we once again have the pleasure of participating in the Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser to help support the SCV Pregnancy Center, an organization that we know and love. Let’s show our passion for LIFE and get our baby bottles after service from the Lobby and bring them back FULL of coins, cash and checks by August 3/4.

GET PLUGGED IN!
Gatherings, Grace Groups, Events and Retreats
Learn more at:  gracebaptist.org/men

 

Common Grounds!
Ladies, make plans to join us Sunday, August 25 at 6:00pm in the Timothy Student Center for COMMON GROUNDS, our casual coffee evening. The whole event is designed to encourage you in your faith and to offer a very fun, not “church-y” opportunity to bring a friend who needs to hear the Gospel. We’ve changed things up to make it an evening everyone can love. So wear your cozy t-shirt, bring a neighbor, and come for snacks, delicious coffee (of course) and lots of time to enjoy your friends. We have some surprises planned for you, too! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Grace Women Summer Bible Study "One Anothers"
There's a few weeks left of our "One Anothers" Summer Bible Study! Join us Wednesdays at 9am in D120/121 over the summer through August 7! We’re studying the “One Anothers” found in Scripture and learning how to “be patient with one another, love one another, bear with one another, encourage one another” and much more. No registration necessary, just show up. For lesson downloads go to: gracebaptist.org/lessonresources  Sorry, childcare is not available over the summer.

Moms Group (Previously Grace for Moms)
If you have children age kindergarten or younger, you’re invited to come make new friends, be encouraged by great teaching that points us to Christ, and share the joys and challenges of parenting. Moms Group meets every other Thursday 9-11:30am beginning September 5. For details and to register, go to:  gracebaptist.org/momsgroup

One-to-One Discipleship
If you want to grow deeper in your faith and understanding of the Bible, One-to-One Discipleship is a wonderful opportunity for you to do so. Men meet with men and women with women - and in every case we see how the Word of God comes to bear on our lives in order to move us toward greater dependency on Christ and a deeper relationship with Him and His people. If you'd like more information about how to get started, go to:  gracebaptist.org/onetoone

GYA Summer Schedule
This is an exciting summer for Grace Young Adults, ages 18-25! We’ll not only be meeting on Sundays at 10:45am, but also Thursday nights at 7pm in the Timothy Student Center. We're inviting YOU to help us reach the young adults in the Grace family and in the Santa Clarita valley. We want to welcome back those who are returning home from school, and extend an invite to other young adults in the community to join us for an awesome time of singing, fellowship, and studying God's Word. Hope to see you there!

If You Have a Heart for Discipleship...
GYA is looking for mature Christ-followers willing to care for the young adult community at Grace by serving at our Weekend Gathering on Sundays at 10:45am in the Timothy Student Center High School Room and by leading a mid-week Grace Group. Click below if you can see the Lord using you in this way. Questions?  Email: stephanie.foglesong@gracebaptist.org

"Summer at Grace" Events Replace Youth Group Gatherings
From July through mid-August, Student Ministries will be enjoying Summer at Grace events on Wednesdays! (See below for more details about Summer at Grace)

SUMMER at GRACE!
This summer, Student Ministry and Grace Kids will be working together to present “Summer at Grace” for ALL of the Grace family to enjoy! Bring your friends and family and join in all the summer fun!

THE SCHEDULE: 
July 17: Carpinteria Beach Trip*          
July 24: Movie Night:  Come to the TSC High School room from 6:30-8pm to watch "Incredibles 2"! There will be nachos, candy, soda and water for purchase. Bring chairs or inflatables, your family and your friends! 
July 31: Carpinteria Beach Trip*
August 7: Water Games!  Water games will be held all over our patio and grass areas from 6:30-8pm. We will have Boffo Burgers for purchase. Come for a fun time with water bounce houses, and activities for all ages! Remember a towel and come ready to get wet!    

*All beach trips are from 10am-6pm off Linden Avenue in Carpinteria.  
*All other activities are 6:30-8pm beginning in the Timothy Student Center.


The Spot News
The Spot News will help make sure you’re always in the loop! It replaces our weekly parent email and will be the place to go for info on what’s going on in Jr. High or High School for the week. To sign up, visit:  gracebaptist.org/studentportal  Here you’ll also find links to sign up for events like Recall, Girl Talk, and Hume!


Jr. High and High School Grace Groups
Grace Group sign-ups are open! The teen years are a formative age and the support of Godly mentorship and friends are vital to navigating life and so is having a dedicated time to discuss, meditate, and pray over God’s Word together!  Grace Groups meet during the school year. To register, visit:   gracebaptist.org/studentgracegroups

Summer Adventure Kits!
We had so much fun and learned about Jesus here on campus - now we want to take that off the GBC hill and into your neighborhood. We have a limited amount of kits left and it’s our hope that the truth of Jesus Christ as LORD would be presented in 20 different neighborhoods this summer. The kits have everything you need to put on a mini-Summer Adventure in your neighborhood. Come to the Lobby Counter after service for details. Questions? Email Kim at:  kim.stroh@gracebaptist.org

SUMMER at GRACE!
This summer, Student Ministry and Grace Kids will be working together to present “Summer at Grace” for ALL of the Grace family to enjoy! Bring your friends and family and join in all the summer fun!

THE SCHEDULE: 
July 10: PICNIC & CONCERT TONIGHT  It will be on our new grassy area by Grace Coffee from 6:30-8pm. We will have boffo burgers and hot dogs at the patio grill for purchase. So bring blankets, chairs, family and friends for the fun!
July 17: Beach Trip           
July 24: Movie Night:  Come to the TSC High School room from 6:30-8pm to watch "Incredibles 2"! There will be nachos, candy, soda and water for purchase. Bring chairs or inflatables, your family and your friends! 
July 31: Beach Trip
August 7: Water Games!  Water games will be held all over our patio and grass areas from 6:30-8pm. We will have Boffo Burgers for purchase. Come for a fun time with water bounce houses, and activities for all ages! Remember a towel and come ready to get wet!    

*All beach trips are from 10am-6pm off Linden Avenue in Carpinteria.  
*All other activities are 6:30-8pm beginning in the Timothy Student Center.


Nursery Volunteers

Come see if this ministry fits you …. try it on for size this summer! We have opportunities for you to serve in the Nursery on both Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. Interested? Email:  nursery@gracebaptist.org

Weekend Volunteers for Grace Kids
Our Weekend Grace Kids ministry is looking for lively, committed volunteers who would like to serve as Room Leaders and Assistants during weekend services for three year olds through 6th grade students. To get more info and to join in, email:  route56@gracebaptist.org

Visit Our Chaplains
Are you dealing with stress related to marriage, work, parenting, or finances? Our Grace chaplains are here for you to listen and offer comfort through prayer. Call the church or walk Monday through Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm.


Home Repair and Moving Team
Experience the joy of serving widows, single mothers, and the elderly. The Home Team is a team of Grace men who are able to do small home repairs. The Moving Team is a team of men who have strong backs and servant hearts to help with relocation within SCV. If you’d like to serve, email: mollie.reich@gracebaptist.org

Marriage Mentoring
Take the time to invest and grow deeper in your marriage! Meet with another Grace couple who can help you in your marriage and bring glory to God! For more info, call GBC at 296-8737.
 

Spiritual Care
Would you like to talk to someone about a challenge or need in your life? Spiritual Care offers Biblical guidance through one-to-one conversations in a safe environment.  There is no cost to receive Spiritual Care.  If you would like help, call the  church at 296-8737. Spiritual Care is not professional counseling.

 

A Place to Belong for Grace Seniors
Remember potlucks? There is still a place where you can find one at Grace – our XYZ (eXtra Years of Zest) group for seniors. We have a once-a-month potluck as part of our weekly Bible study in Room D120 on Tuesdays from 10:45am-12pm. Pastor Jim Gabor says, “Come join us!” Call Christina (x165) for more info – or just show up!

GBC has a 28hr/week opening for those who want to serve Christ on our groundskeeping team. Call x145 for details or send your resume to:  hr@gracebaptist.org 

Our last Membership class for this year will be Saturday, October 19 from 8am-12pm in the Timothy Student Center. We will take a look at God’s design for the local church and especially what it means to commit to the Grace Family. You will get to meet a number of our Pastors while learning about our core beliefs and primary mission here at Grace. Membership has great significance here at Grace, and we believe membership can even be a critical step towards your growth in Christ. So, if you gather with us, we hope you will also fully partner with us by becoming a member. To get more info and to sign up, visit: gracebaptist.org/graceu

Receive an email newsletter every Wednesday with GBC event details, upcoming sermon info, and more! Go to:  gracebaptist.org/enews

Enjoy!
Saturday:   4:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday:     8:00am-12:30pm
Monday - Thursday:    8:00am-12:30pm
Friday: Closed

If your contact info has changed, fill out a Welcome Card found in the pew, note any changes, and drop it into the offering plate or at the Welcome Cart in the Lobby. Thanks!