This Sunday, October 4
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Sunday October 11, Welcome Home!
We plan to re-open the church for Indoor Worship. Because we can only allow 50 people each in the sanctuary and the gym reservations are needed.
Masks and social distancing will be observed at all times. You will also need to complete the statement of health for your family group prior to Friday, Oct 9.
I have been trying to lean into these words from Jeremiah 29.11: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” I have also been reminded of Proverbs 16.9: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Then, this past week I read this: If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s these two things:

  • Make plans, but stay flexible.
  • Hope for good things, but expect anything.

I believe God wants us all to be reminded that He is in control of ALL THINGS. And, He will use ALL THINGS to bring about His perfect plan according to His will. As we continue to make plans as individuals, families, and as a church, let us continue to listen to God as He tells us the way to go, even if we have to make adjustments along the way. READ MORE
The Homecoming - Lesson Luke 15.11-12
Lost & Found
October 4

Dear Grace of Christ Family,

This week we begin to look at the Parable of the Prodigal, or Lost Son. As we will see this week, in Luke 15 Jesus tells three different parables about something or someone that was lost, but then is found, and once found there is a celebration. We have probably all experienced losing something, or probably more accurately, forgetting where we placed something.
 There is a moment of panic, then a frantic search for the item, and hopefully most times, what was lost, or misplaced, is found and there is such great relief. You almost feel like throwing a party. 

With the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son, there was indeed a party that was thrown. But, that's not the point of the stories. Jesus makes it clear that each of those stories is about how lost people were found by God, and that when anyone who is lost is found by Christ, there is a party going on in heaven. Perhaps you can remember such a time, a day, or a gradual experience when Christ became your Lord and Savior. You were lost, but eventually, by the pursuit of God through the Holy Spirit, you were found. A party was thrown in your honor. You were lost, far from God, far from home, but now you are found, you have been redeemed and reconciled to your Heavenly Father.

As we look into the story of the Lost Son, and as you may participate in reading the AHA book on your own or in a group, may God continue to bring you closer to Himself and to others, as we journey together to our eventual homecoming celebration


Because of Christ, and in His Grace,
Pastor Bill
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All groups will be going through the same book: AHA: The God Moment that Changes Everything. It is based upon the Prodigal Son. You can purchase a book on Amazon or Inklings Bookstore.
Meet The Newman Family!
Justin, Rachell, Jasmine, Conner, June (cat) & Cruz (puppy)
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
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.
God At Work In Our Lives
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.
Witness Of Love
Prayer Testimonies From July
From Our Intercessory Prayer Team
Since we have been in quarantine, our Intercessory Prayer Teams have continued praying! We’d like to share some of their testimonies – what they have been hearing from God. We hope these words - God’s love, promises and truths – inspire you in your walk with God and as you pray for our Church.
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Until Further Notice!
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