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Faith Corner
Grace Newsletter
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Serving as a vehicle to keep us connected and informed weekly on what's happening at Grace as well as share a word of encouragement or inspiration to keep you lifted during life's journey.
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October is the Season of Men at Grace!
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 Challenging Men to Answer God's Call
"Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the
Lord
of hosts.
"
- Malachi 3:7 KJV
Calendar of Events
Thursday, October 1: Season of Men Kick-Off
Sunday, October 4 - Tuesday, October 6: Revival - Let's Get LIT! with Revival Preachers, Dr. Howard John Wesley and Dr. Marcus Cosby, 7pm.
Wednesday, October 7: Men's Bible Study with Rev. Mizell, 7pm. All are welcome!
Friday, October 9: Career Day & Game Night, 7pm.
Saturday, October 10: Men's Ministry Breakfast, 8:30am.
Wednesdays, October 14, 21 and 28: Men's Bible Study - A Discussion with Obery Hendricks, 7pm. All are welcome!
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18: Men's Convocation Weekend
Saturday, October 17: Father/Son Luncheon with special guest speaker, Dr. Alfonso Wyatt.
Friday, October 23: Black Lives Matter - Reconstruction to Today, 7pm.
Sunday, October 25: Afternoon of Jazz, 3pm.
Saturday, October 31: AARP Safety Driving Class, 9:30am - 3:30pm.
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October is Outreach Month at Grace!
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"JESUS HAS A PLACE FOR YOU AT GRACE!"
For the very first time, October is Outreach Month here at Grace! Throughout this month, the YAMFAM will be leading the church as we collectively go out into the streets, in a non-traditional way, to bring more souls to Christ.
This is a crucial undertaking and we encourage all ministry leaders to galvanize your members to help us in this effort. We will be hitting the streets, and informing people about the great things going on at Grace.
This Saturday, October 3, we will be hitting our first target area--The Heights in Mt Vernon. Please meet us at Grace at 11:00am.
If you have any questions, contact YAMFAM at
[email protected]. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!
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Communion at Grace this Sunday, October 4, at 6pm!
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This Sunday, October 4, we will be serving communion at 6pm. Please join us as we gather together in worship and reflection to take part in the Lord's Supper, in remembrance and celebration of what Jesus has done for us through his life, death and resurrection.
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The Week In The Spirit at Grace, October 4 through October 6!
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Join us at Grace for
Week in the Spirit beginning on Sunday, October 4. As part of the
Week in the Spirit, this year's Revival will feature two dynamic guest preachers back by popular demand - Dr. Howard John Wesley and Dr. Marcus Cosby on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, at 7pm. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to come and be a part of the fellowship as this powerful duo share the Word of God with us on Monday and Tuesday evening. Let's Get Lit!
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The Church School at Grace!
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From the Superintendent's Pen...
This week's Church School lesson, taken from Acts 8:9-25, is entitled, "The Spirit Is Not For Sale". Join us this Sunday in Church School at 9:30am and 11:30am where we will study and discuss being effective witnesses for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Daily Scriptures for the Week:
Monday:
Never Moved, Psalm 15
Tuesday:
Be Content, Hebrews 13:5-10
Wednesday:
Stand Firm, Ephesians 6:14-18
Thursday:
Stand Boldly, Acts 13:52 -14:3
Friday:
Stand Regardless, Acts 8:1-8
Saturday:
Stand Ready, Acts 8:26-40
Sunday:
The Spirit Is Not For Sale, Acts 8:9-24
Click
here to find your place in Church School!
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Announcements
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Save the Dates!
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming Grace events:
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Thursday, Oct. 22: The
Village of Grace Awards Dinner
, 6:30pm at the Surf Club on the Sound. Tickets available now in the Narthex after each worship service.
- Friday, October 23 - Saturday, October 24: Women's Ministry Retreat Weekend. The Women's Ministry will have their Annual Retreat at Dolce Norwalk in Norwalk, Connecticut. Registration will take place in the Narthex after each worship service.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Spread the word to the men and women in your lives and encourage them to get screened. Early detection is the most important step in treating and surviving breast cancer. Join the fight against breast cancer and support the movement to find a cure. Together, we can make a difference!
Children and Youth Ministry Event Tomorrow - CANCELLED!
Because of inclement weather, the outing to the Big E State Fair in Springfield, Massachusetts scheduled for Saturday, October 3, has been cancelled.
Women's Ministry at Grace Events!
Please join the Women's Ministry of Grace Baptist Church in supporting Breast Cancer research. You may sign up to walk, sponsor or donate. The scheduled w
alk will take place throughout the tri-state. Registration is after each service. Please look for the Women's Ministry table in the narthex. For t
hose who would like to walk or just donate, you many do so right at our website page,
http://main.acsevents.org//goto/gracebaptistchurchwomensministry
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Please join your Sisters in Christ in seeking the abundance of blessings from the Lord! The Women's Ministry Retreat is scheduled from 4pm on Friday, October 23, until 6pm on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The retreat will take place at the Dolce Norwalk Resort in Norwalk, Connecticut. Registration is after each service in the narthex.
Genealogy at Grace Ministry!
BASIC Ministry
The Ministry's
next monthly meeting
will be held on
Sunday, October 11
, after the 11:30am worship service.
Please mark your calendars ...On
Friday, October 16, the BASIC Ministry of Grace will join forces with the Greater Centennial Singles Ministry at Greater Centennial for a discussion on "Whatsoever State I am In". You don't want to miss this!
On
Saturday, October 17, the BASIC Ministry will take part in their
Annual Prayer Walk. This is always a spiritually uplifting experience, and we look forward to your participation.
For more information or to attend these events, please contact the Ministry at
[email protected].
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Access the Power of Prayer at Grace!
Are you missing the fellowship of conference call prayer? Then join us every Thursday at 6am, on Teleconference Line: 605-475-3220, Access Code: 269 901#, where we can experience the power of unity in Christ as we gather together on one accord in prayer. It says in Matthew 18:20 NKJV, "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." Be a part of this open prayer line and join us in prayer as we seek to be all that God would have us to be. You will truly be blessed!
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Meditation Moment
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Faith and Prayer
Scriptural reference: Romans 4:16-24 NIV, Focus Verse - Romans 4:20
"Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised."
Faith is a function of the heart and grounded in your experience of God. Faith believes that God is in charge and can bring you over any obstacle and through any trial or circumstance. If you want to build up your faith, meditate on God's word. Spending time in the Word of God empowers and equips us with the strength to try again in the face of adversity. It is upon His Word that we stand, praying, as we wait in faith, trusting God to bring our vision into alignment with His purpose and to the place of victory. Be persistent about your prayer life and spend quiet time just being in the presence of God.
God wants a relationship with you and it's important that you get connected with Him
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He can revive your spirit and ignite your hope afresh in His presence. We are covered by the promise of His eternal presence. Pray, believing that God is already there in the midst of your circumstance and take comfort in the knowledge that God is in charge and has the power to do what He has promised.
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Words From Our Pastor
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My Loved Ones,
Thursday, October 1, began the
Season of Men
. I am asking all of the men of Grace to make a conscious effort and commitment to participate in the activities planned for the month. During this season, we are praying to re-ignite the flame of ministry and fellowship in the men of Grace that will cause an explosion during October impacting the life of Grace and the Men's Ministry. Let us come together and embrace the present, which is pregnant with possibilities for ministry while we build for the future.
Moreover, during the month of October, the Young Adult Ministry will be leading the entire church in a Membership Outreach Campaign ("Jesus has a place for you at Grace"), as we seek to increase our membership and introduce Grace to a broader and diverse community. The Young Adult Ministry is seeking volunteers to help distribute literature, canvass targeted neighborhoods, malls and train stations. It is a great opportunity for ministries to get involved in our outreach initiative. There is a place for each of us in our Outreach Campaign. During October, I am asking every member to invite and bring five new people to worship service. Your participation will make a significant contribution toward our outreach goals.
Last week, we held our "Week of Prayer" activities. We are preparing ourselves in prayer for the launching of our 90-Day Countdown to Construction Campaign. During this ninety-day period, we will come together, praying, pledging and giving as we approach the groundbreaking and building phases of our arduous journey of faith, to God's glory.
This Sunday will begin our Week in the Spirit, Sunday, October 4 through Tuesday, October 6. Our Revival preachers will be Dr. Howard John Wesley and Dr. Marcus D. Cosby. Our Revival offering this year is $40. There will be special Revival envelopes in the bulletin on Sunday as your offerings and gifts facilitate the Lord's work. To God be the glory.
L
ove,
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Have a blessed weekend!
Sincerely,
Grace Baptist Church
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Our Mission
Grace Baptist Church is a multi-cultural center grounded in the African-American tradition and focused on empowerment. We are a congregation seeking to be faithful to the will of God, empowering persons through preaching, teaching, witnessing, advocacy, and program development, so that the ministry of Jesus Christ will be realized in our time and place.
We invite you to join us on this journey as our partner in faith!
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