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Sundays at Grace

 

Encounter Grace - 9:00 a.m. - Are you new to Grace? Do you want to know more about our church? Encounter Grace is a 2 week class that meets downstairs in Room #114. Attending 2 consecutive weeks is ideal. However, weeks 1 & 3 are the same and weeks 2 & 4 are the same. 5th Sunday is the time for a guided Tour of Grace given by Jody Hoffman (Buddy's wife). Meet in the Encounter Grace room at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit the Encounter Grace webpage.

 

Worship Gathering Times: Sundays at 9:00 a.m., 1o:50 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sign Language Interpreter provided for the 9:00 a.m. worship.

GraceKidz (Nursery through 5th Grade) - 9:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.

LUG Middle School - Sundays 10:50 a.m., 5:15 p.m. (9 a.m. also, beginning Sunday, Sept. 13th)

TrueNorth High School - Sundays 10:50 a.m.

College - Sundays 10:50 a.m. at the Discipleship House across the street

 

Video Cafe Additional Seating: Enjoy Sunday morning worship & the Word at these additional spaces: 9 a.m. in the High School room, and 10:50 a.m. outside, lower level near the LUG room entrance.

 

Experience The 5:15: The 5:15 service on Sunday evenings offers an extended worship experience where you (and your family) can escape the rush of life, even for just a moment. We take our morning gathering, which is centered on worship and the Word, and add an extended time of prayer and praise where our ministry team can pray for you, over you, with you... Put simply, our volunteers come, expecting to stay. Plus, childcare is offered for nursery, K through 5th and LUG for Middle School students. So, whether you're hungry for more, or just want to donate your usual morning seat to a visitor, we invite you to experience the 5:15.

">Deaf Class: Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Discipleship House across the street. Sign Language Interpreter provided for the 9:00 a.m. worship service.

 

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Grace Announcements

 

Grace on The City is Coming! We're excited to announce our launch of Grace on The City next Sunday, October 18th! This new online tool is designed to build community at Grace by helping you connect with groups (both existing and new), communicate easier with each other, and collaborate about events and service opportunities at Grace. We'll have City Guides available with laptops who will help you get signed up. Come and be a part of Grace on The City!

 

Kingdom Life: Kingdom Life is a 2-part set of classes designed to help you connect with the local body here at Grace as an active member. We focus on areas such as Grace’s history, beliefs and values; how to study scripture; grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and much more. Our next class will be announced soon. Questions about Kingdom Life? Email becka@gfc.tv.

 

Golf Tournament Benefit Shepherd Center, Oct. 25: Rehabilitation center for head trauma victims and spinal cord injuries. In the name of Matthew Harvey, being held at Country Club of Gwinnett. Tournament date 10/25/09. Contact CharityEvent@cloggingconnection.com 770.736.3600 Heather Kohberger. $85 per player or $300 per foursome.

 

Generation Salaam Golf Tournament, Nov. 2: Monday, November 2nd. In Arabic, salaam means peace. Generation Salaam is an organization that seeks to create relationships of peace between Muslims and Christians centered on the Kingdom of God. Funds raised from this tournament will help support Generation Salaam?s cultural exchange program, sending students to the Middle East to interact with Arab Muslims in classroom and social settings. Click here for more info and to sign up.

 

Revive: Aaron's new live collaborative worship CD is full of new arrangements of timeless songs, hymns and psalms. Old and new together to Revive a generation. Reviving, refreshing, renewing. $15, available in the lobby.


Jesus in the Qur'an (JIQ): How can we radically change the conversation between Islam and Christianity? Join us as we discover how to communicate the Kingdom of God to our Muslim friends. For more info about JIQ, go to www.jesusinthequran.

JIQ II: Sundays, 4-5 p.m. in the Encounter Grace Room. Join us as we unpack the Jesus in the Qur'an material in more detail and practice our key conversations. Also, we'll pray and encourage each other in our current relationships. Email Jon for more information.

 

Warrior Prayer Team: Our men and women in military service need consistent prayer cover, and we invite you to become a part of our warrior prayer team for them. Please contact please email Danny Caudell.

 

Grace Directory: Check out our new online directory at www.GraceDirectory.com that connects people in the church with businesses and job opportunities represented by the church body. If you’re interested in having your business, job opportunity or resume listed, If you're interested in having your business listed, contact Sarah

 

Hop-n-Ride: Grace Shuttles: This is the fun and easy way to get to Grace on Sunday mornings. Park at the "big lot" at Brookwood High School, hop on the shuttle, and ride to Grace. You'll receive a coupon for a free cup of Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Look for signs! Shuttles run: 7:00-9:15, 10:00-10:55, & 11:55-12:35.

New Believer's Class (prerequisite to baptism) - March 16, 4:00 pm in the Arena/Treasure Island Room downstairs. For anyone (8 years & up) interested in being baptized. The purpose of the New Believer's class is to help people have a full understanding of what it means to have a personal, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
The following topics are addressed:
• Salvation
• Growing in your faith
• Communion (The Lord's Supper)
• Baptism
All are welcome, and there is no need to sign up ahead of time.


The Parking Team is looking for a few good men, women, or couples to assist our folks at Grace with parking. If you are interested, please contact becka@gfc.tv or call 404.514.5570.

 

Brookwood High School students: Need Parking? Park in the lot across from Grace. Cost is only $125 for the entire year or $75 for this semester. If you get your license during the year, rates are adjusted accordingly. All benefits go to help fund YoungLife in the Brookwood cluster. For more information contact Tim Carley.

Grab it and Go Dinners - After the 5:15 service. Follow the aroma to a tasty dinner sold in the Foyer! Not only can you GRAB your dinner - you can GO to your small group with it. Cost $3.00 - $5.00. NOTE: Grab it and Go Dinners have ended until Fall 2008

Lunch Buddy Program at RD Head Elementary School - This program is a lot of fun. Children love it when someone comes to school to have lunch with them. Some children don't have anyone in their life who does that. You can fill that void. We would love to pair you up with your own lunch buddy for this school year. You can decide when and how often you go, as it suits your schedule. This is such a wonderful opportunity to minister to a child. If you can help call Tracy Baker at 404.784.0411

 

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Care Ministries

 

Celebrate Recovery - The purpose of Grace Fellowship Church's Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "12 Steps of Recovery." This experience allows us to "be changed." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. For information about CR, contact: Joe Pinson, 770.310.6010; David Brown , 770.815.2833; or Pamela Morris , 770.979.4695. or check our CR webpage. We meet Mondays from 6:00-9:00 in the High School Room, main building.

 

Divorce Care - Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. Divorce Care is led by Jack Pursell, and Mark and Charlotte Willer, who understand what you are going through and want to help. We also offer DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) for 1st -5th grades, and childcare for children under 1st grade is provided. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. We meet on Sunday evenings, 6:15-8:00 pm in the Treehouse.

 

Divorce Care for Teens: Meets Sundays, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Grace. Contact Stephanie Ward for more information.

 

Divorce Care for Kids - Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will:

-Learn to understand their feelings
-Express their emotions appropriately
-Feel better about themselves
-Develop coping skills
-Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort

Some children struggle deeply with the separation and divorce, while others seem to bounce back quickly. In the long run, all children are affected. DC4K will help minimize and eliminate the short- and long-term negative effects of divorce on your children's schoolwork, emotional health and spiritual life. As your children begin to heal from the pain and confusion, their relationships with you, God and others will grow healthy and strong. We meet Sundays from 6:15-8:00 pm in Room 112 downstairs in the main building. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087.

 

Christ Centered Career Group (C3G): C3G’s purpose is to provide both practical and emotional support to the both unemployed and misemployed through weekly small group meetings that facilitate prayer, relationship development, encouragement, individual and group accountability, and an opportunity for service by loving friends. We meet Thursdays at the Discipleship House from 7-9 p.m. For more info contact Brandon Sisson.

 

Grace Cancer Care Ministry: Seeking volunteers to serve in the coming year. If you are willing to serve doing visitation, encouragement, or information sharing, then join us as we minister to those impacted with cancer with the Love of the Lord. We meet the 4th Sunday of the month at Grace in room 114 downstairs. Contact Glenn and Ann Stevens, annandale@msn.com, 770.978.3875, website: www.gracecancercare.wetpaint.com.

 

GriefShare: is a support group for those who have lost loved ones. Meets on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. in the Encounter Grace room. Contacts: Helen White, 770.872.4322 or Dale Sklenar, 404.310.7519.

 

LIFE HURTS....GOD HEALS: Let's face it, sometimes LIFE HURTS and we get caught up in habits that are hard to break. If you are dealing with pain (who isn't?) including: drinking, drug use, eating disorders, abuse , pornography, cutting, etc. then LIFE HURTS..GOD HEALS if for you. Guy and Girl Groups starts October 19th 7:00pm - 9:00 pm in the D-House. Cost: $25.00. Contact Stephanie Ward. Please note that this class is for High School students ONLY.

 

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GraceKidz (Nursery through 5th Grade)

 

For more information on the children's ministries, visit the GraceKidz webpage.

 

Contact: Denise Cox 404.663.7992, GraceKidz direct line 770.979.2502.

 

GraceKidz 5:15-6:30 p.m.: Trail (2nd-3rd grade) and Treehouse (4th-5h grade) are now open for the 5:15 gathering! We will also continue to offer Nursery, Preschool, and K-1st. After 6:30, K-5th will be in Treasure Island for extended care while parents attend classes. Please send a sack supper if your child is staying for the 6:30 p.m. session.

 

KidzLife: Celebrating life in the Kingdom of God! Every Wednesday night 6-8 p.m. for kids age 3 through 5th grade. Contact kidzlife@gfc.tv.

 

    Kid-loving Volunteers Needed:
  • Smiling people to hand out the GraceKidz News, contact Becka.
  • Preschool Volunteers, contact Dana.
  • 5:15 Huddle Group Leaders, contact Ruth.
  • Nursery Volunteers for the 10:50 gathering, contact Melanie

 

KidzLife and LUG Fall Festival: Wednesday, October 28th, 5-7:00 p.m. $2 admission. Inflatables; Food for Purchase; Fun! Wear costumes. Looking for LOTS of volunteers and for someone to do funnel cakes. Please email kidzlife@gfc.tv if you can help!

 

FIT: Families In Truth: We encourage you to do the FIT pages with your kids every week! What is FIT? FIT stands for Families In Truth. Our desire is to support parents as they train up their children in God's truth. Every week at Gracekidz, children are taught relevant biblical lessons, and FIT reinforces these truths throughout the week by providing families with quick and powerful daily devotions. It only takes a few minutes a day to keep your family spiritually FIT! For current & past issues of FIT, go to the GraceKidz website.


New Believer's Class (prerequisite to baptism) - March 16, 4:00 pm in the Arena/Treasure Island Room downstairs. For anyone (8 years & up) interested in being baptized. The purpose of the New Believer's class is to help people have a full understanding of what it means to have a personal, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
The following topics are addressed:
• Salvation
• Growing in your faith
• Communion (The Lord's Supper)
• Baptism
All are welcome, and there is no need to sign up ahead of time.

Baptism Easter, March 23 - We ask that all persons desiring to be baptized attend the New Believer's Class which will be held Sunday, March 16, at 4:00 in the Arena downstairs. We will baptize children (age 8 and up) at Grace Fellowship Church, if parents and church leaders are certain that a child has full understanding of his personal relationship with Christ. Children who want to be baptized must attend the New Believer's Class with their parents.

Want to know exactly what your kids are learning in GraceKidz each week? Check out our website that features our Bible lessons and everything else that we do on Sundays in GraceKidz. www.biblelessons4kidz.com.


What is FIT? FIT stands for Families In Truth. Our desire is to support parents as they train up their children in God's truth. Every week at GraceKidz, children are taught relevant biblical lessons. FIT reinforces these truths throughout the week by providing families with quick and powerful daily devotions. It only takes a few minutes a day to keep your family spiritually FIT! FIT pages are located INSIDE the GraceKidz newsletter each week. For current & past issues of FIT, go to the GraceKid website.

Why come to the 5:15 service on Sunday nights???

Why Come To The 5:15 Service On Sunday Nights? Plenty of good seats! Parking is a breeze! Same Bible teaching and worship with Buddy and Aaron! Nursery, Preschool, K-5th GraceKidz!

 

GraceKidz Offering helps Mission Trips - We believe that our GraceKidz are capable of being actively involved with reaching neighbors and nations with the gospel. The offerings collected from our children help support people who are going on mission trips. It is not too early to teach your children the joy of giving to God's work. Encourage your kids to share, give, and pray for the gospel to be spread in their neighborhood and to the ends of the earth!

 

Divorce Care for Kids - Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will:

-Learn to understand their feelings
-Express their emotions appropriately
-Feel better about themselves
-Develop coping skills
-Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort

Some children struggle deeply with the separation and divorce, while others seem to bounce back quickly. In the long run, all children are affected. DC4K will help minimize and eliminate the short- and long-term negative effects of divorce on your children's schoolwork, emotional health and spiritual life. As your children begin to heal from the pain and confusion, their relationships with you, God and others will grow healthy and strong. We meet Sundays from 6:15-8:00 pm in Room 112 downstairs in the main building. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087.


NOW WHAT...Divorce: We are offering a group for teens experiencing divorce in their family on Sundays at 10:40 am in the Middle School room. This group teaches teens to identify and find the
strength to accept and heal from the various hurts and confusion a separation or divorce can cause
them. Class supply fee $10. Contact: stephanie@gfc.tv.

 

We have tremendous resources available to help parents spiritually shepherd their children. These are available in the GraceKidz Office directly across from the Nursery.

 

bible

The New International Reader's Version® (NIrV, 1996) is a new Bible version developed to enable early readers to understand God's message. The NIrV was designed to make the Bible clear and understandable to early readers and can be read by a typical fourth grader. For this reason, it is also of value to the millions for whom English is a second language. It intends to be distinguished by five fundamental characteristics— readability, understandability, compatibility with the NIV, reliability, and trustworthiness. The cost is $10.00.

 

 

the lamb

The Lamb Picture Book is for children ages 5 and up. It explains the Gospel message beginning with Creation and ending with Christ. Fully illustrated, the paintings in the book help children better understand the biblical stories. $20.00

 

 

 

Big Picture BookThe Big Picture Bible Story Book is perfect for parents to read to their children. This beautifully illustrated book is great for kids ages 3-8. $20.00

 

 

 

 

 

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LUG (Middle School)

 

Check out www.lugweb.com for more information.

 

Contact: Randy Rainwater, 404.786.3722.


LUG Church meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Bible teaching, worship, games and more. Please bring your Bible.

 

LUG Church 5:15: Sundays at 5:15 p.m. at the Discipleship house. Bible teaching, worship, games and more. Please bring your Bible. September 13th we are extending LUG Church 5:15, come and join us until 8 p.m. for LUG Linger.

 

Fall-Out Retreat: December 4-6th. Look-Up Lodge, Traveler's Rest, SC. Sign up at the Student Depot. $99.00.

 

LUG Linger: We are extending LUG Church 5:15, come and join us until 8 p.m. for worship, games, food and fun! Please bring money for snacks and drinks.

 

LUG: Wednesday Nights, 6-8:10 p.m. in the auditorium.

 

The Depot: October 18th in the High School room from 5-6:30 p.m. LUG adults and LUG heads. Come and join us for fellowship, training, and fun.

 

Fun Fall Festival: Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 5-8 p.m. Please email Lori to volunteer. $2.00 entry fee. Go to lugweb.com for more info.

 

Fall-Out Retreat: Dec. 4-6th. Look-Up Lodge, Traveler's Rest, SC. Sign up at the Student Depot. $99.00. You must be registered for LUG to go to Fall Out.

 

Cafe Grace: Food is served under the hospitality tent from 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday evenings with menu items ranging from .50 to $3.50. Come and support an Outreach Ministry to school campuses! Contact stephanie@gfc.tv.

 

Boy Scout Troop @ Grace is for Boys 11-17 and meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the D-house. Come and join us and discover the adventure, skills, and fun of scouting. For more info call David Cowan, Scoutmaster, 678.521.0353


Interested in volunteering for student ministry? Contact Anita Rainwater for more information.


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TrueNorth (High School)

 

For more information, check out the high school page at True North Times.

 

Contact: Brian Burchik, 404.368.2584.

 

Want to know exactly what is going on each week at TrueNorth? Sign-up for the mid-week TrueNorth email, sent every Wednesday with announcements and links to new cool stuff.

 

Truenorth:Meets every Sunday at 10:50 a.m. in the High School room.

 

BigNorth: Saturday, October 17th - 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the High School room. The first one was amazing, and this one is going to be even better. Great night of music, games, hang-out with friends, fun surprises, and a focus on the things that matter most.

 

The Depot: October 18th in the High School room from 5-6:30 p.m. D-Group leaders. Come and join us for fellowship, training, and fun.

 

Journals for sale at the visitor tent every Sunday for just $5. We highly encourage every student to keep a journal as they journey with God and each other.

 

We need tech volunteers! If you're interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes at Grace, or if you're just looking for a good place to serve, then volunteer to serve on the production team. Email aj@gfc.tv for more info.

 

TrueNorth Nalgenes available at the visitor tent for $5.00.

 

Basic Faith: Wednesday nights from 6-7:20 p.m. at the D-house, for high schoolers that are looking to enjoy a smaller, more intimate setting to explore the basics of the Christian faith. Afterwards, students are encouraged to catch the last portion of LUG from 7:20-8 p.m. Contact Brian.


Infusion: Monday evenings. Meet at the D-House at 5 p.m. Lawrenceville will be back by 7 p.m. and Clarkston will be back by 8 p.m.

 

TrueNorth is beginning an all new creative team! If you enjoy or want to learn more about acting, video making, or writing than we want you to join this team. Any level of experience is welcome! If you are interested in joining please e-mail Evan@gfc.tv.

 

LUG heads! Applications are available for the 2009-10 school year in the Student Depot.

Infusion: Meet at Grace on Monday evenings at 5:45. We will return from Lawrenceville at 8:30 p.m. and from Clarkston at 9:00 p.m. We need adult volunteers to build relationships with the parents at the apartments. Contact: erin@gfc.tv.

 

Block Party: August 16, last 3 for $15 event for the summer. 7:00-9:00 at the D-house.


Interested in volunteering for student ministry? Contact Erin Burchik for more information.


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College & Young Adult Singles

 

Visit the Young Adults or the College webpage for more information.

 

College@Grace meets Sundays at 10:50 a.m. at the Discipleship House.


D-Groups: If you are interested in being in or leading a D-group, please email AJ Passman.


Contact for College: AJ Passman, 770.378.7915 or Drew McClure, 864.710.3985


House Churches: In the Kingdom of God, Christian community is not optional, it's essential. House churches are weekly gatherings where you and other believers your age can meet to study the Scripture, pray, worship, eat, and hang out. These are the best places to get to know other people in the community, and you're invited to any house church that fits you. Check the website an updated list of the locations of house churches.


Pastor of Students: Randy Rainwater, 404.786.3722

 

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Grace Couples

 

For more information, check out the Grace Couples Page.

 

Core Couples: The mission of Core Couples is to help you have a marriage that is healthy enough that you can help others have healthy marriages.  For some couples that will mean starting or facilitating a community group or house church with other like-minded families, for some that will be couple-to-couple mentoring, and for others it will mean meeting couples in crisis at their point of need through Marriage 911 or helping couples who are about to get married "Prepare to Last."  There is no formula for community and growth, we simply believe that God has uniquely wired you and your spouse with experiences, gifts, talents and passions, and we want to set you up to make a difference in the lives of others by first pouring into you and your marriage. Our current session of Core Couples has started. Since we want everyone to experience the same teaching, we will add new participants to the next Core Couples session. Details for the next Core Couples will be announced soon. Questions about Core Couples? Email Sarah Farol.

 

Couples in Crisis: Marriage 911 study available. Contact Brian Krawczyk for details.


The Couple Checkup: An online assessment designed to activate dialogue, discovery and increase the overall quality of your relationship. Uniquely designed for each married, engaged or dating couple. Go to the Grace Couples webpage to get started.


Getting Married? Thinking about Marriage? Just Married? Contact Brian Krawczyk for more info on "Prepare To Last". Get $35 off your marriage license!

 

Adoption Community Group: For those who have adopted, considering adoption or foster to adopt. Domestic or International. Come pray, support and learn from each other. Contact Kim Streater to find out about the next meeting.

 

Grace Couples E-News: Click here to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with great tips on marriage, family, saving money and more.

 

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ExoBoxOlogy (Women)

 

Visit the Grace Women's webpage for more information.

 

EXO Survey: We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about women's ministry here at Grace. Click here to take our electronic survey.

 

EXO Fall Studies: Click here for the Fall Studies list and descriptions, and sign up online.

 

Knit@Nite: Knitting with a purpose! All skill levels welcomed. Next gathering October 15th, 7 p.m. Contact: Barb Townsend 770.979.2151.

 

Praying Scripture for Your Family: October 18th, 10:50 a.m. in the Treehouse basement. We meet the third Sunday of each month. "Praying for the Family" booklet $5. Contact: Linlee Legg.

 

Sunrise at Webb Gin: Sunrise at Webb Gin Senior Living Center would love help in walking residents around the building, helping with activities, etc. Children of all ages are welcomed to help as well! For more info, please contact Jessica Brischler, 770.736.8293 ext: 7151, or webbgin.avc@sunriseseniorliving.com.

 

Mom 2 Mom: Prayer & support for moms of children in the Autism spectrum. Gathering next, October 17th at 10 a.m. Contact Melissa Berry, 404.414.3542.

 

World Relief Atlanta: Volunteers and donations are needed to help local refugees. Laura Schultz.

 

SOS (Sharing our Struggle): Community of women dealing with infertility & pregnancy loss. Next meeting November 15th, 6:30 p.m. in the Discipleship Center. Contact Dava Aul 770.241.4258, theauls@yahoo.com for group & one-on-one prayer & support.

 

Ladies Latte Nite: Fun with the girls! Join us for coffee and fellowship - next meeting TBA. Contact: deecombs5@yahoo.com.

 

Jody's Articles: Love Jody's weekly articles? Interact with other readers on her website, www.jodyhoffman.com or on our EXO Facebook group!

 

Snellville Women's CBS: Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Begins September 9. Studying the book of Revelation. Registration required. Email Donna Faye Sowell.

 

Gwinnett Women's CBS: Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at Mountain Park First Baptist Church. Studying the book of Revelation. Registration required. Steph Harden 770.564.2201 or Jean Bugg, 404.299.3881.

 

Playground Playgroup: Next gathering TBA. Contact Stephanie Schroeder.

 

Call to Prayer: Join us for prayer at the Discipleship Center, Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Megan Keyes 770.722.4442, themegankeyes@gm

Meals Needed: If you're willing to make a meal from time to time for families in need, please contact our meals coordinator, Dawn Brown 770.978.1615 dawn@adsley.com.

 

EXO Family Cookbook: We want your LIFE recipes! Send us your best tips on parenting, marriage, friendship, sistering, etc.  Be as creative as you want! Tips can be relational, spiritual, or practical in nature. Send your tips to exoboxology@gfc.tv with the subject title "recipe".

Wellspring Living: Connecting a caring community with women seeking healing, independence, restoration & a way out of unhealthy behaviors through Biblical principles. To get involved contact Denise Grubb.

 

EXO on Facebook: Yet another way to stay connected! Join our Facebook group with pictures, Jody Journals, updates, needs & more: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15388356628.

 

EXO Weekly Email: Stay up-to-date on all EXOnews,ministry needs, prayer requests, and much more! To sign-up, email us at exoboxology@gfc.tv.


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    Men of Grace

     

    Visit the Grace Men's webpage for more information, or contact Brian Krawczyk.

     

    Men's Fraternity: Winning at Work and Home Join us for this 16-session study that focuses on the two areas that are central to a man's life: career and family. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 a.m. For more info and to sign up, go to the Men of Grace webpage. One of the most important aspects of Men's Fraternity is being actively involved in a small (cell) group. We have many groups that meet on Tuesday mornings following the large group teaching, but there are others off-campus, and new ones that will be forming.

    Grayson Cell Group: Wednesdays, 8pm. Email Rusty Maddox
    Lilburn Cell Group: Fridays, 6am. Email Kevin Mitchell
    Grace Midtown: Tuesdays, 6am. Email Tom Mayfield

    Want to Form an Atlanta-Area Cell Group? Please contact Brian Krawczyk for more information on how to get started.

     

    Men's E-News: Click here to sign up for our weekly men's newsletter.

     

    Men's Community Bible Study: Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School room. Contact Hardin Byars for more information.

     

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    Singles Ministry

     

    The Singles Again Group meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Discipleship House, main room and on Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. in a member's home. For more information, contact Jack or Sharon Pursell or call 770.277.5905.

     

    Divorce Care - Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. Divorce Care is led by Jack Pursell, and Mark and Charlotte Willer, who understand what you are going through and want to help. We also offer DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) for 1st -5th grades, and childcare for children under 1st grade is provided. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. Meets Sunday evenings, 6:15-8:00 pm in the Treehouse.

     

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    Free Birds (50-65) & First Up (65+)

     

    Visit the First Up webpage for more information.

     

    Sunday Morning Fellowship & Bible Study: We meet at the Discipleship House in room U2 at 9 a.m.

     

    Free Bird Bible Study: Sundays, 9 a.m. at the D-house. Join us for an 8 week series on Finishing Strong!


    Thursday Morning Gathering for the neighbors, nations, and next generation. We meet in the Middle School room at 10 a.m.

     

    Supper for 6: Meet for friendly conversation, dinner, and the chance to increase your circle of friends. Groups are forming now. Email Matt for more information.

     

    Istanbul Center Dinner and Dialogue: Thursday, Oct. 8. We will leave from Grace at 6:15 p.m.

     

    Worldview Weekend Concert: Fri., Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. There are a limited number of free tickets available for this evening of music, teaching, and inspiration.

     

    Turkish Festival: Sat., Oct. 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Gwinnett Convention Center. For more information visit www.turkishfest.org.

     

    Contact: Matt for more info about Free Birds or First Up.

 


Lunch Buddy Program at RD Head Elementary School - This program is a lot of fun. Children love it when someone comes to school to have lunch with them. Some children don't have anyone in their life who does that. You can fill that void. We would love to pair you up with your own lunch buddy for this school year. You can decide when and how often you go, as it suits your schedule. This is such a wonderful opportunity to minister to a child. If you can help call Tracy Baker at 404.784.0411.

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Visit the Grace360 webpage for more information.

 

Jesus in the Qur'an (JIQ): How can we radically change the conversation between Islam and Christianity? Join us as we discover how to communicate the Kingdom of God to our Muslim friends. For more info about JIQ, go to www.jesusinthequran.

 

Grace Connectors: We are a group that meets to pray and sign birthday cards for our missionaries. After interacting with the missionaries on short term trips, you understand how they appreciate hearing from us and being remembered in prayer for them. Also we hear reports from teams of some of their experiences. Please join us on the 1st Sunday of every month at 3:30 pm in the Encounter Grace room (Room 114, downstairs Main building). For more information email Danny Spinks.

 

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Midtown Announcements

 

God is Moving at Midtown! That's right, Grace's Midtown campus located in Midtown, near the Georgia Tech campus, is experiencing some amazing growth. With 2 services running every Sunday, God is adding to our body daily and we need your help! If you are interested in discipling students and young adults, helping us serve dinner before service, or simply being a part of what God is doing we welcome you to join us. To get involved, email Matt Reynolds, Midtown Community Church pastor.

 

Midtown Community Church Service Times: Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. We invite you to come worship with us! Click here for directions to our campus.

 

Interested in Discipleship? There are opportunities to invest in the life of a college student at our Midtown Campus! Our Mentorship Program is in need of Discipleship Group Leaders and one on one spiritual mentors. If you have found yourself praying for the right person to disciple, this is for you! We are excited to walk with you as you impart what God has given you in your life. Please contact Zach Presten, 678.283.9340.

 

Like to cook? Join our cooking rotation for meals at Midtown. Contact Lacey to find out more.

 

Other Announcements

 

Aaron Keyes' CD Not Guilty Anymore - Offered in the new Toolbox Window in the foyer for $15. We will also be offering Because at a discounted price of $12. Please join the worship team in supporting Aaron and his music as God uses him to touch neighborhoods, nations, and the next generation.

 

Revive: Aaron's new live collaborative worship CD is full of new arrangements of timeless songs, hymns and psalms. Old and new together to Revive a generation. Reviving, refreshing, renewing. $15, available in the lobby.

 

Volunteer Opportunities to minister to women (and men) at the Pregnancy Resource Center of
Gwinnett. The Center provides all the training you will need. To learn more about us come for a tour
or contact Debbie Merrick at debbie@prcg.org or Carrie Soles (Medical) at carrie@prcg.org. The
center's number is 770.338.1680.

 

Brookwood High School students: Need Parking? Park in the lot across from Grace. Cost is only $125 for the entire year or $75 for this semester. If you get your license during the year, rates are adjusted accordingly. All benefits go to help fund YoungLife in the Brookwood cluster. For more information contact Tim Carley.

 

Lilburn and Southeast Co-op Collection - Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Baby Food. These are some basic staple items that are used everyday by the co-op. Please drop off your food in the lobby. For more needs, please pick up a wish list, also in the lobby. For questions contact Dan & Jan Yoest at 404.520.5272.

Prayer Force - We need more Prayer Warriors that are committed to arrive at the church on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. to pray and read scriptures over each chair. Prayer can do what God can do! You will only need to serve once every six to eight weeks. For more information, contact becka.mullennix@gracefellowshipchurch.com. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.- 2 Chronicles 7:15

 

The Venture Crew at Grace is for young men and women ages 15-20. It is a high adventure group that meets once a month for weekends of hiking, climbing, rafting, etc. For more information, to join or volunteer as a leader, call Mike Spinks, Crew Advisor 770.717.8908 or M'Lyn Spinks. Venture Crew meets from 7-8 pm every other Monday.

 

The Boy Scout Troop at Grace is for Boys 11-17 and meets Monday nights at 7. We are particularly looking for graduating 5th graders and 6th graders. Please come and join us and discover the adventure, skills, and fun of scouting. We meet at the Discipleship Center across the street. For more information call David Cowan, Scoutmaster, 678.521.0353.

 

For additions and/or changes to the church directory, contact Betsy Harris.

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