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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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The Dramatic Arts Ministry Open Casting Call Tonight at 7pm!
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The Dramatic Arts Ministry will be holding an
Open Casting Call tonight at Grace from 7pm - 8:30pm
for its latest production,
The Nativity
. In case you did not know...The Dramatic Arts Ministry is a ministry of inclusion, which means that you do not have to be a member of Grace to participate. For more information, please contact the Ministry Team at
[email protected]
. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The 5K Race For Education this Saturday at Grace!
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Come join YAMFAM for the 5K "Race for Education" this Saturday, September 12! We are asking all participants to be at Grace at 7am. The race will begin promptly at 8am. Participants can run, walk or watch. Registration is still available online at www.active.com. The registration fee is $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for children. There will be no registration on the day of the race. All participants must pick up their running bibs and shirts today from 3pm to 8pm at Grace. All funds raised will support the educational programs of the Village of Grace, such as Grace After-School Program (GASP), PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, and the Grace Tutoring Program, as well as provide cultural, educational and enrichment opportunities to the children and youth. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Come and be a part of this exciting event. Together, let's
Race a Mile, Educate a Child!
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Announcements
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Save the Dates!
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming Grace events:
- Fridays, September 11 and 25: Dramatic Arts Ministry Open Casting Call from 7pm - 8:30pm for its latest production, The Nativity. For more information, please contact the Ministry Team at [email protected].
- Saturday, September 12: YAMFAM 5K Race for Education! Starts promptly at 8am at Grace.
- Saturday, September 19: Annual Leadership Breakfast with Pastor, 8:30am. Calling all ministry leaders! Join Pastor Richardson as we gather together to plan for the 2015-2016 program year. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Saturdays, September 19 and 26: Dance Ministry at Grace open enrollment and class registration from 11am to 3pm at Grace.
- Thursday, October 1: October is the Season of Men! Join the men of Grace for a month full of activities designed to foster fellowship, engage and uplift the men of Grace.
- 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 start Sunday, September 13, in the Narthex after each worship service.
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 begins on Sunday, September 13, after each service. Please look for the Women's Ministry table in the narthex.
The Women's Ministry monthly breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at 9am in the Banquet Hall. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we will have a panel discussion. Please join us for an informative segment.
Please join your Sisters in Christ in seeking the abundance of blessings from the Lord! The Women's Ministry Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, from 4pm until 6pm on Sunday, October 24, 2015. The retreat will take place at the Dolce Norwalk Resort in Norwalk, Connecticut. Registration begins Sunday, September 13, after each service in the narthex.
Church School Convocation Weekend...
Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20 at Grace. More details to follow.
Dance Ministry at Grace! 
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Dance Season with the Harrigan Dance Ministry at Grace! Come and be a part of the Ministry seeking to spread God's Word through dance. Open enrollment and class registration will be held on Saturdays, September 19 and 26, from 11am to 3pm at Grace. Classes begin Saturday, October 3. For more information, please contact the Ministry at
[email protected].
Health and Wholeness Ministry
Friday, September 25, 6pm - 8pm
The Health & Wholeness Ministry and the Alzheimer's Association will host a film screening and panel discussion on Alzheimer's disease. Please join us.
Sunday, September 27
Join the Health & Wholeness Ministry in support of
Praise in Purple Sunday, September 27, sponsored by Zeta Nu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness and increase education of Alzheimer's disease in our community. Wear something purple!!
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A Sweet Hour of Prayer!
Come and join Minister Lea Morisseau and Sister Frankie Yarrell at Grace every Tuesday at 12 Noon for
A Sweet Hour of Prayer!
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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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An Open Door
Scriptural reference: Revelations
3:8
NIV
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I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
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God's blessings can come in unlikely places. If you will walk by faith, God has the power to sustain you. Don't be afraid of change or the gifts that God has given you. Instead, embrace the opportunities that God has given you to serve Him. Christ sees the harvest but the laborers are few. Step out of the crowd, use your gifts and be a vessel to bring about change for the advancement of His kingdom. Trust God and be obedient to His Word and what He has called you to do. God has an open door prepared just for you and wherever God guides, He will provide.
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Words From Our Pastor
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My Loved Ones,
Welcome back from what I hope was a great summer as you relaxed and enjoyed the activities of the season. The church experienced a marvelous summer season as we celebrated our forty-year journey as pastor and people; got LIT with the YAMFAM; and enjoyed the worship and fellowship at our annual Family Day in the Park. God is always blessing us and we, as His people, are eternally grateful for His amazing grace!
As we begin the new program year, I pray that you are filled with a new energy and a renewed zeal for the work ahead in our ministry. Your commitment and participation is vital to the realization of our goals as we work to expand our reach and improve the lives of those we serve.
I am asking all of you who can to come out this Saturday, September 12, at 8am, to support the Village of Grace 5K Race for Education. This important annual event provides funding for Grace's educational programs which serve our children and youth. You may participate in the event as a runner, walker, observer, volunteer or benefactor. Your support is critical to our efforts to provide our young people with the prerequisite academic tools for future scholastic and professional success. We hope to see you all there!
Lastly, I implore you to embrace the challenge of supporting the church through your tithes and offerings. I am inspired by your witness and grateful for all that you do to sustain our ministry. God is calling us to be a great witness and force for change in this community, nation and the world.
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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