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General Info

Memory Verse for June 2008

“…But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.”  Psalm 1:2

10th Anniversary Celebration July 12-13!
NEXT weekend the Grace Family will be celebrating ten years on the Copper Hill campus! Pastor Tom will be with us for the weekend and will be teaching in both services. The weekend will be a time of celebration, thanksgiving, reflection and fellowship as a family. We’ll combine two services into one each day and culminate with a picnic dinner and worship concert Sunday night. Make plans to join us!

Saturday, July 12th: One service at 5:30pm
followed by a time of refreshments on the patio.

Sunday, July 13th: One service at 10:00am
preceded by a time of refreshments on the patio starting at 9am.

Sunday Evening, July 13th: All-church picnic at 5pm

- Concert at 6:30pm!
Bring a favorite dessert in a disposable container to share with others. Drop it off in the Conference Center Kitchen Saturday or Sunday morning. Dinner will be followed by a worship concert in the Amphitheater at 6:30pm.

We’ll be Celebrating Baptisms ...

at the Sunday Evening Anniversary Celebration July 13 and at the beginning of each Summer Concert, July 27, August 10 and 31! Call Hal Ring, at x134, if you would like to be baptized or have any questions.

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

SonWorld Adventure Park VBS 2008 –

A Colossal Thanks to All of You

for the Outstanding Job You Did!

You made it possible. You followed God’s leading and He made it special. We had about 1,750 children, youth and adults each day! God’s Word was taught; we memorized verses, prayed together, ate together, and played together. But best of all, we had boys and girls receive Christ as their Savior and Lord. The children’s missionary project will go to “Returning Hearts,” which ministers to children whose dads are in prison. Our kids helped to make a difference in their lives. Thanks to each and every one of you who invested into the lives of our children.
- Debbie Broyles

The Library is CLOSED This Holiday Weekend.
We are Open Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Wednesday evenings through the summer, with no lines!
During our Anniversary Celebration NEXT weekend the Library will be open Saturday evening from 6:40-7:15pm and Sunday morning from 9:30-10:00am and 11:15-11:45am.

A Few Months Ago, an Accelerator Lane
was Installed at the Bottom of ...
the West Driveway. This lane is for cars making a right hand turn as they exit that driveway. We encourage anyone who would like to exit the church a little faster to please use the accelerator lane.

China and Myanmar Disaster Relief Update
A total of about $3,400 was contributed by the Grace family to the China and Myanmar Disaster Relief Fund. This has been divided between the Baptist General Conference and Samaritan’s Purse. Both of these organizations are providing aid to the disaster struck regions. Thank you for your generosity!

The “Second Saturday Green Team” is
Forming NOW for July!
Come join the volunteer team that helps take care of the landscaping needs of the church the second Saturday morning of the month. We’ll be working on both major and minor projects and lunch will be provided. Let us know your availability or get your questions answered by emailing Caleb at Caleb.DiPaola@GraceBaptist.org or calling him at x149. “Commitment” is based on your availability in any given month.

Are You Ready for Some Financial Peace in 2008?

You Need to be a Part of a life-changing Financial Peace University course coming to Grace! To find out more come to an upcoming Preview Class the weekends of August 9-10 or August 16-17, Saturday at 6:30pm or Sunday at 10:45am (course begins in September). For more info call Derrik Hubbard at 222-2331.

We Love our Guest Ministry Team...
and We’re Adding More!
Some of the friendliest people in the world are a part of our Guest Center and Lobby Greeter Team. Some greet folks as they enter worship while others welcome guests and meet new folks in the Guest Center following worship. Jan Yoakley (x155) can give you a no-obligation look at how you could serve on one of the best teams at Grace! Why not give her a call this week?

Looking For Friendly People…
..who have a heart to lead a group of 8-12 people in a Grace Group. Our home-based small group ministry at Grace is expanding this fall and we’d love to talk to you about enjoying the benefits of becoming a part of our team! Call Jan in Jim Gabor’s office at x155 or Jan.Yoakley@GraceBaptist.org to arrange a no obligation appointment to hear our story!

The Praise Symphony Orchestra

Announces the Following Positions OPEN ...

for the 2008-2009 season: Violin, Viola, Cello, Strings Bass, Bassoon, Horn, and Tuba. Also available is Music Librarian and Stage Managers. Call Lisa Hernacki at 296-8737 x119 for an interview/audition.

Kids Praise Choir has an
Immediate Need for Directors!
Pre-K Director and Assistant Director, 2nd grade Director and Assistant Director, 3rd/4th grade Director, and a 5th/6th grade Assistant Director are needed. Consider sharing your love of music with our children! Contact Lisa Hernacki at x119 if you’re interested!

Do You Have Difficulty Hearing the Service?
Hearing Assistance Devices are available for you; just ask an usher.

If You Would like a Copy of Today’s Lyrics

Find Them at the Information Center!

Have You Lost Jewelry or Small Valuables?
They may be at the Church Reception Desk! Call or come by during the week from 8:30am to 5pm. Other items are located at the general Lost & Found on the 2nd floor of the B Building.

 

What a Great Day to Receive ...
“The Gift of a Lifetime!”

The glorious character of the living God is revealed in His creation, but most powerfully seen in Jesus Christ, God's Son. Jesus taught that the perfection of God, His Father, is beyond the reach of any human being because of our sin. Even though our rebellious, selfish nature deserves death, God, in love, reaches down to us and gives eternal life through one’s faith in the life and work of Jesus Christ. (1 John 5:11 and John 3:16)

When we humbly recognize and admit our sins, believe that the Lord Jesus was punished for the forgiveness of our sin, and turn away from our sin in repentance to begin following God in our lives, then Jesus' death and resurrection secures eternal life for anyone who believes. Rejecting God's gift is a choice that only leads to futility,condemnation, and eternal punishment. If you desire to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord of your life and to receive His forgiveness for your sins, no matter what youhave done, you can invite His life-changing Spirit into your life right now by praying something like the following:

Father in heaven, I know that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died in my place to pay the penalty for my sin and that He rose from the dead. I receive your free gift of eternal life through my faith and trust in Jesus alone. I receive Jesus as my Savior and my Lord over every area of my life. Thank you for making me Your child. I love You and seek to follow You according to Your Word (the Bible). I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed this prayer or have questions regarding putting your trust in Jesus, we would love to encourage you in understanding what it means to have new life inChrist! Please ask an usher, pastor, or call the church at 296-8737 and we will be honored to help you.

 

 

Family Life

Are You Ready for Some Financial Peace in 2008?

You Need to be a Part of a life-changing Financial Peace University course coming to Grace! To find out more come to an upcoming Preview Class the weekends of August 9-10 or August 16-17, Saturday at 6:30pm or Sunday at 10:45am (course begins in September). For more info call Derrik Hubbard at 222-2331.

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

10th Anniversary Celebration July 12-13!
NEXT weekend the Grace Family will be celebrating ten years on the Copper Hill campus! Pastor Tom will be with us for the weekend and will be teaching in both services. The weekend will be a time of celebration, thanksgiving, reflection and fellowship as a family. We’ll combine two services into one each day and culminate with a picnic dinner and worship concert Sunday night. Make plans to join us!

Saturday, July 12th: One service at 5:30pm
followed by a time of refreshments on the patio.

Sunday, July 13th: One service at 10:00am
preceded by a time of refreshments on the patio starting at 9am.

Sunday Evening, July 13th: All-church picnic at 5pm

- Concert at 6:30pm!
Bring a favorite dessert in a disposable container to share with others. Drop it off in the Conference Center Kitchen Saturday or Sunday morning. Dinner will be followed by a worship concert in the Amphitheater at 6:30pm.

We’ll be Celebrating Baptisms ...

at the Sunday Evening Anniversary Celebration July 13 and at the beginning of each Summer Concert, July 27, August 10 and 31! Call Hal Ring, at x134, if you would like to be baptized or have any questions.

 

Children's Ministry

SonWorld Adventure Park VBS 2008 – A Colossal

Thanks to All of You for the Outstanding Job You Did!

You made it possible. You followed God’s leading and He made it special. We had about 1,750 children, youth and adults each day! God’s Word was taught; we memorized verses, prayed together, ate together, and played together. But best of all, we had boys and girls receive Christ as their Savior and Lord. The children’s missionary project will go to “Returning Hearts,” which ministers to children whose dads are in prison. Our kids helped to make a difference in their lives. Thanks to each and every one of you who invested into the lives of our children.
- Debbie Broyles

We at Grace Deeply Value Our Children
Parent/Child Dedication is a special time set aside to publicly dedicate our children to God and ourselves as parents to raise them up in homes devoted to following Christ. Throughout Scripture and church history we see children publicly being dedicated to God, and we at Grace regularly set aside time for parents to make this public dedication. Our next Parent/Child Dedication will be Saturday evening, September 20th. For more information, please call Karyn at x136.

Kids Helping Kids School Pak Campaign

Begins Soon! July 19 - August 10
Children and families of Grace can make a difference for needy children by helping them with the tools they need to get ahead in school by participating in Children’s Hunger Fund School Pak Campaign. This campaign not only meets a physical need, but their spiritual need by sharing the Gospel as well. As the campaign draws near keep an eye on your Grace Weekly for more details! To volunteer or to get boxes for your own campaign, contact Norma at FoodPantry@GraceBaptist.org..

Kids Praise Choir has an
Immediate Need for Directors!
Pre-K Director and Assistant Director, 2nd grade Director and Assistant Director, 3rd/4th grade Director, and a 5th/6th grade Assistant Director are needed. Consider sharing your love of music with our children! Contact Lisa Hernacki at x119 if you’re interested!

Check Out Children’s Ministries On-line!
Visit the NEW Updated Children's Ministry web page at www.GraceBaptist.org/childrens.

Student Ministry

 

All Girls of Student Ministries! We are Hosting

Our Very First DIVE-IN MOVIE!!!!

Join us as we enjoy a movie poolside on Sunday, July 27th from 7-10pm. The cost is only $5. Grab a flyer and sign up at any Student Ministries event! Questions? Call x111.

Hang-Time’s Back This Summer

and Better Than Ever!!!
There’ll be a Hang-Time EVERY Saturday night (except July 12th) after High School Bible Study the entire summer break, so make sure you don’t miss a single one! THIS SATURDAY, July 5th, it is at the Frey’s, July 19th is at the Heely’s and July 26th is at the Haendle’s. Get a flyer & directions at any event or call x111.

Jr. High School Shepherding Groups

Jr. High Shepherding groups are small group Bible studies that meet on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm throughout the school calendar year. Students will be placed

in groups according to gender, grade, and school attending. No sign-ups are required to join. For more information, please contact the Student Ministry office at 661-296-8737 x111 or email Merci at Merci.Shaw@GraceBaptist.org.

Wednesday Nights “Stuff @ 5:30”

and Then at 7pm ...

Hang-Time is at 5:30pm out on the Worship Center Patio round for students, staff, parents, and anyone else! (Hot dogs are .75 each, hamburgers are 1.50 each, cheeseburgers are 1.75 each and nachos are .75 each. In addition, we have chips and drinks.) Then from 7-8:30pm there's Shepherding Groups for Jr.High in Mod E and throughout the campus and High School students meet in the F Mod. Questions? Call Student Ministries at x111. (July 2nd will be at the beach, see above.)

Student Ministries Weekend Services:
On Saturdays Jr. High “Stuff @ The E Mod.com” meets in the E Mod at 7pm and High School “Word @ 7” meets in
the F Mod at 7pm. On Sunday mornings, “Word@9” is a 9am service in the F Mod for both Jr. High and High School students. Questions? Call Student Ministries at x111. (For summer break Hangtime details, see above.)

Check Us Out on the Web!

Don’t know what’s going on? Check out http://www.GraceBaptist.org/student.




College/Young Adult Ministry

Join the College Group (Ages 18-24)
Sunday Mornings in Modular F at 10:45am ...
for fellowship and biblical teaching! Questions? Call Linda at x163.

Join Impact (Adults 24 to 35)
Thursday Evenings at 7pm for Fellowship...
and biblical teaching! For details, contact Brad at Brad.Beers@GraceBaptist.org.

The GBC College/Young Adult Group has a Website!

Go to http://www.GraceBaptist.org/college/index.htm to find out about upcoming events, check out the calendar, or communicate to each other via the Forum. (Register on-line to post comments.)

Adult Ministries

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

Kids Praise Choir has an
Immediate Need for Directors!
Pre-K Director and Assistant Director, 2nd grade Director and Assistant Director, 3rd/4th grade Director, and a 5th/6th grade Assistant Director are needed. Consider sharing your love of music with our children! Contact Lisa Hernacki at x119 if you’re interested!

Adult Bible Fellowship Classes
Meet During Services ...

on the Weekends "To cultivate growth in Christ and care for one another." Come to the Information Center in the Worship Center Lobby to find a class for you!

See General Info, Care Ministries,

Community Care, and Outreach, for ...
more adult ministry opportunities for growth and service.

Need More Information About Men’s Ministries?
Call Barbara at the church office, 296-8737 x165. Also see below under Men's Ministries.

 

Care Ministries

Do You Feel Overwhelmed?
You Might Consider Spiritual Care ... a Safe Place

to talk with someone one-to-one and address life’s challenging issues. If interested, contact Dan Broyles at x150 or Dan.Broyles@GraceBaptist.org. Spiritual Care does not provide professional counseling/therapy.

Substance Abuse: If Drugs or Alcohol have

Negatively Impacted Your Life, ...
come Thursdays at 7pm. For details, call Jason at 296-8737 x167.

Boundaries for Women: Do You Know When

to Say Yes and How to Say No?

Learn how to avoid feeling guilty when setting boundaries. Receive biblically based answers to questions you have about boundaries. Contact Fiona at x156 or Fiona.Hutton@GraceBaptist.org.

At Care Ministries, We Love to Help People

Learn How God has Uniquely Gifted Them ...

and then find exciting places for them to use those gifts. Whether Care Groups, Community Care or Spiritual Care, there are many opportunities to use your gifts to help others. Allow us to help you connect! Call Fiona at x156 or email her at Fiona.Hutton@GraceBaptist.org.

For Men Only: Do You Desire Accountability
in the Area of Purity?
Meet with us Wednesdays at 7pm in C115 to address the area of purity in thoughts and actions. All men are welcome. Call Jason at 296-8737 x167. Our Group is not meeting this week.

First Place 4 Health I: Ladies, If You are Feeling

the Lord Urging You to Get Your Bodily Temple ...
back into shape, perhaps it’s time to consider joining First Place, a Bible-based weight loss program by Gospel Light. Contact GBC1stPlace@aol.com or call Fiona at 156.

Grief Share is a Group for Those Grieving
the Loss of Someone Close.
If a loved one in your life has died, join others who understand the pain of your loss. We meet Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. Call Fiona at 296-8737 x156.

Grief Care is for Kids Who are
5-18 Years Old and Hurting from the Loss of ...
a loved one. We want to help by coming alongside them. Call Fiona at x156 for details.Fiona.Hutton@GraceBaptist.org for details.

Are You Interested in Helping Out
in Care Group Ministries? Call x156.

 

Community Care

Open Food Pantry Day in May 2008
Provided Groceries for Over 85 Families!
And twenty adults prayed to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. Thank you to the Grace Family for praying, donating food, and allowing 175+ volunteers to serve the needy.

What Can I do for God Thru Care Ministries
when I Cannot Commit Time Each week?
Care has a variety of ways you can help on an as needed, first responder, first to serve basis. To explore options email your interest to Lillium.Jones@GraceBaptist.org.

Home Team: We Care for Our Widows and
Single Moms Thru Home Repairs, ...
car maintenance challenges, moving, and seasonal check-ups. Join the Home Team by emailing Pastor Dan at Dan.Fetters@GraceBaptist.org.

Care Circle Reaches Out to Home-Bound Seniors
Many of Whom Wish They Could ...
still attend church If you know a home-bound senior that we could visit, contact Lillium.Jones@GraceBaptist.org.

“Heaven Bound” Care Group:
Would You be Willing to Allow God to Use You ...
to express His love to families caring for terminally ill loved ones? Join us in serving our Grace Family during this difficult journey. For details call Fiona at x156.

Support Grace's Food Pantry

While You Shop - Register Your Club Card ...
at www.ralphs.com or www.food4less.net using NPO number 80103 under Community Contributions. Each purchase earns real $$ for Food Pantry Care at Grace. Thanks!

 

Men's Ministries

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

Join Our Wednesday 6am Men's Bible Study
for Good Teaching, Good Fellowship, ...
and good coffee (the last one's debatable!) We study God's word and apply it to our lives. Join us as we "get into the Word before we get into work." Contact John Lentz at 296-5509, Mike Caldwell at 259-4723 or Rod Martin at 254-5736.

Men’s Divorce Care: Are You Divorced
or Going Through a Divorce?
If so this group is for you. Some of the issues covered are anger, loneliness, financial survival, forgiveness, reconciliation and kid’s needs. Come pray and walk with the Lord and other men through these hard times. Call Jason at 296-8737 x167.

Men, If Drugs or Alcohol has Negatively
Impacted Your Life and Relationships,
join us Thursdays at 7pm. For details, call Jason at 296-8737 x 167.

For Men Only: Do You Desire Accountability
in the Area of Purity?
Meet with us Wednesdays at 7pm to address the area of purity in thoughts and actions. All men are welcome. Call Jason at 296-8737 x167 for details.

Need More Information About Men’s Ministries?

Call Barbara at the church office, 296-8737 x165.

 

Women's Ministries

Women of Grace Bible Fellowship - Save the Date!

We Begin September 9/10.

Our goal is to encourage women to become spiritually mature through in-depth Bible teaching, personal Bible study and the application of God’s Word to our lives. We invite you to join us as we study the Book of I Corinthians, meeting every other Tuesday at 6:30pm and every other Wednesday at 9:00am. Childcare with a Bible-based curriculum is available on Wednesdays only by reservation. Register online anytime. Email your name, address & phone number to either: JoAnn (for Tuesday nights) at SoCalLaPew@aol.com or Cheryl (for Wednesday mornings) at cherylwgbf@hotmail.com.

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

Grandmothers! Join Us as We Pray for our
Grandchildren Every Other Wednesday ...
from 8:30-9:30am. All meetings will be in the Prayer Room. Check the Grace Weekly calendar for dates. No sign ups required, just come. Questions? Call Nancy at 269-5860 regarding meeting dates.

Single's Ministry

Grace Singles Meet Saturday Nights
at 7pm in C215. Join Us!
Contact Pastor Dan at x153 or Dan.Fetters@GraceBaptist.org for more details.

FOUNDATIONS: A Spiritual Discipleship Ministry
For MEN & WOMEN
Essential training begins with a ten-week commitment either for a day or night-time class for 2 hours with 60 minutes of homework per week. You’ll discover paths to genuine Spiritual Transformation as you acquire lifelong TOOLS of discipleship. New classes start in September. Sign-up TODAY. For details and registration email Discipleship@GraceBaptist.org.  There is a required Orientation Class for FOUNDATIONS on Sunday July 20 at 5:30pm in Rm. C214. COME whether or not you have signed up yet. All those enrolling in September 2008 Foundations are required to come to an Orientation where we will answer ALL of your questions about Foundations.

 

Outreach

Summer Missions Update
Praise God for the safe return and fruitful outreach of the Fiji team. Pray for our summer missionaries serving in India, the Middle East, North Dakota and Thailand, and pray for the Czech team which leaves on Monday. Updates from our summer missionaries are available at www.GraceBaptist.org.

The Oggs Return to Papua New Guinea -

After many months among us, David and Shari and their family return to their tribal church planting ministry on Wednesday. We're grateful for their time with us and pray for a smooth transition to their other home!

 

 

Spanish Ministry

Join This Dynamic Group Representing
Several Latin American Countries...
who worship and minister in Jesus’ name. Spanish speaking believers meet Fridays 7:30-9pm and Sundays 9am-12pm.
See the Grace Weekly calendar for class locations or call Secretary Maggie Barajas at x176 or email her at Maggie.Barajas@GraceBaptist.org  for details.

Deseamos Extenderle Una Cordial
Invitación a Nuestra Iglesia.
Somos una comunidad Cristiana, interesados en el bienestar de nuestros semejantes y en reflejar la aceptación y el perdón de Dios por medio de Jesucristo. Si usted es nuevo en nuestra ciudad, piensa moverse a nuestros alrededores o vive cerca de nosotros, por favor, llámenos por teléfono al 296-8737 x176 al Secretaria Maggie Barajas, o visítenos, nos gustaría tener el privilegio de compartir con usted la palabra de Dios, la cual ha servido durante siglos como una fuente de sabiduría, de consuelo, de paz y de guía en las relaciones familiares. También se puede comunicar con nosotros por medio del Internet a esta dirección: Maggie.Barajas@GraceBaptist.org.