Prayers For Pastor Curt
Some of you may have heard that Pastor Curt has tested positive for Covid19. He is 100% certain that he was exposed while at his father-in-law's this past weekend. He did not feel ill until Tuesday, and got tested that day. He has had very limited contact with people from the church or community since his return to Yakima. We are grateful that he is not showing any major symptoms, and ask you to continue to pray for he and Kathleen.
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Dear Grace of Christ Family,
This past week has been the epitome of 2020. As I was driving to the church on Wednesday morning, the rising sun reminded me of what Dennis Whitcher shared on Sunday: in these uncertain times, we can be certain that in the morning the sun will rise in the east, and that God will still be on his throne. (my paraphrase) Sure enough, the sun did rise in the east. And, as I read this past week: No matter who is President, Jesus is my King. That is the sure hope that we can have in these tumultuous times.
My devotion this morning sealed that truth for me. I read Isaiah 55.9 says: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Then, the first line of the devotion said this:
“Sometimes we want so badly to figure everything out. We present our prayers to the Lord and offer Him our praise for what we believe He’ll do, only to question Him the moment becomes difficult.”
As we wait for God to reveal His plans, as we wait for some sense of normalcy, and even as we wait to find out who will indeed be the President of our United States, God is with us, and He continues to invite us to draw close to Him. He invites us to rest in Him and to trust in His peace.
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The Celebration - Luke 15.22-24
November 8
Dear Grace of Christ Family,
As we continue to follow the lost son on his journey home, there is a shift in the atmosphere. The one who was lost is found. The one who was dead, is alive. It's time for a celebration. It's the picture of one who is found by Christ, whose life is transformed by the Holy Spirit, as the angels rejoice in heaven over one person who "comes home" to God.
However, it is also the picture of the eternal celebration that we will experience in heaven. Remember, Jesus assures us that there is a place in His Father's house for those who trust in Him. As the result of God's grace, the forgiveness extended to us through the sacrifice of Christ, we not only have life abundant and full here on earth, but there is a celebration awaiting us in our Father's Kingdom. Some say that we do here on earth is a dress rehearsal for what we will experience in heaven. Oh, what a day that will be!
As we come together for worship, let us prepare our hearts to rejoice and celebrate in the presence of our King. Whether in the actual sanctuary, or at home, let us join our hearts together as we lift our praises in worship of our Risen Lord.
Because of Christ, and by His Grace,
Pastor Bill
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Ways To Worship With Grace
- Join us in person at church - doors open at 9:30am (reservations req.)
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Watch the 10am livestream on Facebook or YouTube (subscribe to get notifications when Grace goes live)
- Watch online or in the Yakima Grace App (usually posted by noon)
- Listen on your FM radio at 10am in the church parking lot on 105.1FM
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Did you know that you can also turn in your
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Gobble Up Gratitude is designed for families to incorporate faith into their Fall family fun. For November, we will be focusing on showing gratitude to God for who He is and what He does for us.
Each week this resource includes a devotional, game, craft,
and snack idea that the whole family can share together.
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RSVP for The Family Lounge on your Sunday reservation form, a place for families to stay engaged in the service while letting their little ones play. One table per family and please bring toys from home for health and safety. |
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"With malice toward none with charity for all with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right let us strive on to finish the work we are in to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan ~ to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations." - Abraham Lincoln
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John Wesley was famous for asking the question,
“How is it with your soul?”
If someone asked you that question, what would you say? Are you aware of your soul? How do you define the soul?
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The first Wednesday of each month, we will gather in small, well spaced out groups, donning our masks and lifting our prayers & praises to Father God.
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Book Donations Needed For Adams Kids At Home! |
10-12n | parking lot by the playground
Please take new or gently-used, appropriate books for kinder-5th graders from your bookshelf and bring them to the church gym on Wednesdays from 10a - 12n. Books for 3rd-5th graders are especially needed
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HELP URGENTLY NEEDED
Thursday | 5pm | meet at Adams parking lot
More people are needed to help distribute books Thursday's at 5:00. Contact: Alex@yakimagrace.com. Meet at Adams. Volunteers will be paired up with a Spanish speaker. Takes about 90-120 minutes.
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During this time to Pause
to be still and to see God at work,
our Church Family has been so blessed to see God moving mightily in our hearts, minds, families, and neighborhoods.
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Download The Yakima Grace App
On Your Tablet or Smart Phone - It's Free!
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Be sure to allow notifications & location services! |
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Difficulty Watching The Message?
We have heard from some that they have experienced difficulty watching the message online - especially on Sunday mornings. We need your help so we can work with our provider to work toward a solution.
for links to alternate viewing options plus an online form for you to share information with us about the difficulty you are experiencing. Thanks for Helping Us!
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