November 9, 2023
Connections
New to Grace Baptist? Connect with us!
If you're new, stop by The Engage Center on The Patio after services to pick up your welcome gift. We'd love to meet you and help you explore what could be your next steps at Grace. And, if you're looking to join a small group (Adult Bible Fellowship or Grace Group), come get more details or click below and let us help you get connected!
Engage Center Volunteers
We’re in need of some smiling faces to volunteer at the Engage Center on Sunday mornings! Please email kim.stroh@gracebaptist.org if you would like to be a part of our team that gets to welcome new visitors to Grace.
Adult Bible Fellowships
Looking to get plugged into the Grace Baptist Family? Join an ABF!
ABFs provide a place for the Grace family to meet and study God's word together in a small group setting and have time for fellowship, prayer, and connection on a deeper level. Many of our ABFs are multigenerational, and we encourage believers of all different ages and walks of life to gather together in community. ABFs meet on Sundays during both services. We would love for you to check one out. For a list of the ABFs currently meeting, click the link below.
Grace Groups
Have you ever thought about joining a Grace Group?
Grace Groups meet in homes around the Santa Clarita Valley. If you’d like more info on how to join one, email us at outreach@gracebaptist.org
Baptism
We love baptisms here at Grace Baptist!
If you’re interested in getting baptized, send an email to: outreach@gracebaptist.org
Grace Outreach
LOCAL:
Bridge to Home Homeless Shelter Meals
Our local shelter continues to have a need for people to make and serve dinner at the shelter. Grace Outreach has reserved FOUR nights during the month of December for our small groups to participate. If your small group would like to sign up for one of these nights, please contact Kim Stroh for more information!
GLOBAL:
We are now accepting 2024 GO Team Applications. For more information and to apply for a trip, please go to: gracebaptist.org/outreach
GO Teams Important Dates:
• 2024 GO Team Season Launch & Applications Open: November 5, 2023
• 2024 GO Team Application Deadline: January 5, 2024
• 2024 GO Team Training Begins: March 3, 2024
Questions? Email us at: outreach@gracebaptist.org
Corporate Worship
We’re so excited to have the Youth Choir (7th-12th grade) help lead us in worship this Sunday!
Sunday Worship Songs
The songs we’ll be singing this Sunday are:
Rejoice, My Soul Will Wait, All Glory Be To Christ, and Jesus, You Alone.
To listen to these songs on a playlist on Spotify, click on the link below.
Grace Theatre
Grace Theatre Presents:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A Live Radio Play Hosted by Chloe and Nash
Adapted by Amy Caldwell, Directed by Mark Moseley
This wonderful production will be on stage Thursday - Sunday, November 16 - 19, 2023!
For tickets, click below.
Grace Theatre is currently recruiting for our Production Crew.
If you’re interested in serving or interning in one of the following departments, please contact theatre@gracebaptist.org
• Set Construction • Publicity • Sound Design • Lighting Design • Props • Costume Design • Hair and MakeUp • Stage Crew • House/Ushers • Craft Services
Grace Care
UPCOMING SEMINAR – A Churchwide Invitation!
GraceU Seminar: ANXIETY
THIS Sunday, November 12 | 10:45am-12:00pm | TSC 101 (Junior High Room)
Sign up by emailing: counseling@gracebaptist.org
SUPPORT GROUPS:
GriefShare
Griefshare Fall 2023 is winding down with its last three meetings (Nov. 9th, 30th & December 7th)
GriefShare | Thursdays, NOW - December 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm in Room D120/D121
Griefshare Spring 2024 begins February 1, 6:30pm to 8:30pm You can register at the link below.
Surviving the Holidays
Thursday, November 16 or December 14 | 6:30pm | D120/121
Join us for this special one-time Grief Share gathering for the purpose of helping grieving families as the holidays approach. Both dates present the same curriculum. Register below.
Loss of a Spouse
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | D120/D121
Please join us for a one-time meeting directly devoted to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/loss/events/7811
Parents of Adult Children
Registration is now closed, however, more information for the 2024 year will be available in the future.
GRACE CARE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
GRACE CHAPLAIN MINISTRY
The Care Department is seeking godly men from the Grace Family who would like to volunteer for a 4-hour shift in the morning or afternoon during business hours. This valuable ministry provides support to our Pastors of the Week by answering calls or conducting informal meetings with those who call or walk-in in search of support, biblical guidance, and prayer as they share their current life struggles. Anyone interested can email counseling@gracebaptist.org or call the church office to speak to Wagner Floriani at 661-296-8737 X153 for a volunteer application.HOME TEAM
Do you have special carpentry or repair skills and are willing to join our Home Team Ministry? Home Team provides free to low-cost maintenance repairs for our widows, senior members, and single moms. If interested in serving in this worthwhile ministry, call Wagner Floriani at 661-296-8737 X153 for a volunteer application.
Grace Kids
This Sunday, we’re going to be talking about Jesus’ death on the cross as we teach from Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23-24, and John 19-20. It can be hard to hear all that Jesus went through to provide salvation to all who trust in him. But Jesus’ death was always God’s plan to save people from their sin and give them eternal life. Our kids need to know that our salvation was costly, but Jesus willingly suffered, being beaten and mocked and ultimately dying on the cross. As ugly as the cross can be, it is also a beautiful reminder of God’s great love for us.
Please pray for our kids to trust in Jesus and have forgiveness of their sin through his blood shed on the cross. Ask the Lord to open their eyes to the consequences of their sin, which is death, and the amazing sacrifice Jesus made on their behalf.
Opportunities to Disciple Our Kids
Opportunities are available on Sunday mornings and mid-week.
Presently, the following opportunities to serve are available:
• Nursery workers for Sunday mornings and mid-week program support
(ESPECIALLY helping once-a-month from 8:20-10am for the 8:45am service)
• Opportunities at both Services on Sunday morning
-Buddies for children with special needs
-Substitute Room Leaders and Assistants
-Basecamp Host (Hostess)
• Opportunities at the 10:45am Service
-Room Leader and Assistant for the 4th grade room
-Small Group Leaders for 5th and 6th Grade
• Wednesday night opportunities
- Serve as table leaders and floaters
If you’re interested in partnering with us, email: kids@gracebaptist.org for more details.
Student Ministries
A Night of Thanksgiving
THIS Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 – 8:00pm
This has become a yearly tradition for all of our Grace Students to gather in the Amphitheater and take time to reflect and consider all we have to be thankful for in Christ. We’d love for parents to join us for this evening as well. We’ll have a dessert potluck with hot apple cider in the TSC Lobby after our service. Parents, if you would like to contribute a dessert, let us know by emailing Laura Miller at laura.miller@gracebaptist.org
Sunday Mornings Youth Group from 8:45am – 10:00am in the Timothy Student Center
This is where our focus is on engaging the hearts and minds of students by teaching through a book of the Bible. Our aim is to equip students in how to appropriately interpret the Bible and personally apply it to their lives.
Wednesday Night Youth Group, Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Come to The Patio and then follow us into the TSC (Timothy Student Center) for all the fun.
Grace Groups
Grace groups are a part of our weekly gathering at youth group and twice a month we meet at a volunteer’s home where our leaders spend time with an assigned group of students. All of our groups are open so let us know if you would like to get connected.
ACTIVE Student Leadership
This is how we aim to see every student serve their peers with the unique gifts and talents God has given them. We have many different areas available – come to Youth Group and find your spot to serve.
Boffo Burgers
This hospitality ministry happens on Wednesday evenings, where we cook and sell food for families who are on campus. The proceeds will fund a group of students going to serve in Oakland next Summer of 2024. They will help our Ministry Partners, Gabe and Kari Garcia, provide a VBS (vacation bible school) for their community. If you would like to help out with the Boffo Burgers ministry of cooking and hospitality, we’d love to talk to you. Email Laura Miller at laura.miller@gracebaptist.org
“The Spot”
If you'd like to have even more details about what's happening in Student Ministries, sign up for our eNews called “The Spot” by clicking on the link below.
Grace College
Sunday Mornings | 8:45-10:15am in TSC 201-202
We meet on Sunday mornings in the Timothy Student Center (TSC) in Rooms 201 and 202.
Wednesday Night Bible Study | 6:30 – 8:00pm in D120/121
We gather here in a more casual atmosphere to worship, study, and create space for unhurried conversation. Living out our Christian faith in the secular arena is a very real challenge every college student is faced with. During this mid-week gathering, we take time to address these issues through biblical instruction and group discussion.
Upcoming Events:
THIS Saturday, November 11 | Friendsgiving
Food, party games, food, fellowship, and more food.
Friday, December 1 | Christmas Party
Movie night, gifts, games, and yummy treats.
For questions and more details | college@gracebaptist.org Follow us on Instagram @gracecollegescv
Grace Young Adults
Grace Young Adults is a college/post-college ministry (20s and 30s). Our desire is for young adults to be anchored in Christ. We exist to equip and inspire college and post-college-aged young people to powerfully live out the gospel. We do that through monthly events and weekly Grace Groups.
For more information on how to get involved in a GYA Grace Group, email below.
Grace Women
Main Bible Study
Our Main Bible Study is studying the Book of Nehemiah and we’d love for you to join us! This is a free Bible Study, and it’s a great time to dig into God's Word with a group of ladies!
We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm or Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am!
Childcare is also available!
We hope to see you there! Sign up at the link below.
Grace Men
Grace Men exists to build up the men of Grace in order that they may magnify the Glory of God. Our vision is to see every man growing in character and skill to sacrificially lead in the home, community, workplace, and church. To learn more about all that is happening in Men's Ministry, visit our web page below.
Save the Date!
Men's Conference 2024 | February 9th and 10th
We’re excited to have Jared C. Wilson with us as our 2024 Men's Conference Speaker. This Conference will encourage and equip our men to think differently about their identity and calling. We’ll recall how God’s grace is the foundation of masculinity and how walking in the light defines our deepest relationships and redefines our vocation.
Early bird registration is available NOW through December 31, 2023.
To register and get more info, visit: www.gracebaptist.org/men
Weekly Men’s Bible Studies:
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm | Come study I & II Samuel in D222.
Wednesdays, 7-8:00am | Bible study and prayer in D120/D121.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm | Come study Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer in D221.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm | Come study Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer in D221.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-9:00am | Come study Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on The Patio.
Click below to email us with any questions or for more info regarding any of these Bible studies.
Senior Adults/XYZ Bible Study
Our Senior Adults (55+) meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:45am-12pm in the Conference Center (Building A).
We enjoy quality time together in fellowship, lift our voices in a special time of singing, and delight in excellent teaching. Right now we’re enjoying going through the Book of Psalms and finding the sweet refreshment of God’s songbook. As a special treat, we also have an extended time of music on the second Tuesday of each month. We’d love to have you join us.
If you have any questions, email Laura Miller at the link below or give her a call at 661-296-8737, x189.
Grace Food Pantry
Grace Family, we want you to know that we are here for you. Our Grace Pantry Ministry provides a variety of tangible means of service that meet physical and spiritual needs within our Grace family by providing groceries, encouragement, prayer, and the Gospel.
If you are in need of receiving groceries or know someone who is in need, contact us.
We’d love to hear from you and help.
Grace Spanish
Bienvenidos a nuestro ministerio en Español! Welcome to Grace Spanish!
Que bendición que nuestra Iglesia de Grace tenga un ministerio en Español. Nuestro ministerio, dirigido por el Pastor David Cea, está dedicado a nuestra diversidad latina y todas nuestras reuniones son completamente en Español. Tenemos reuniones presenciales y en línea a las que le invitamos a que nos acompañe.
¡Invite a alguien más!
Did you know that we have an amazing Spanish ministry here at Grace? If you are or know someone who is a Spanish speaker, we invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings! Below you will find more information on our meeting times.
Reuniones del Domingo:
Servicio Principal | 9:00am-10:30am | Salón de Conferencias
Escuela Dominical | 11:00am-12:00pm | Salón de Conferencias
Estudios Bíblicos Entre Semana:
Miércoles | 6:30pm | Salón D222 y es transmitido por Facebook & YouTube
Reuniones Mensuales:
Varones y Mujeres | Segundo Domingo del Mes | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Matrimonios | Ultimo Domingo del Mes | 11:00am-12:00pm
¿Tiene alguna petición? ¿Algo de que podamos orar por usted?
Somos su familia en Cristo y queremos apoyarle en oración. Utilice el enlace de abajo para mandarnos su petición. “Confesaos vuestras ofensas unos a otros, y orad unos por otros, para que seáis sanados. La oración eficaz del justo puede mucho.” (Santiago 5:16)
Grace Coffee
Did you know that our coffee shop is open on weekdays? Come grab a drink during their new extended hours and hang out on the patio! To keep up to date on shop hours and new drinks, check out their Instagram @gracecoffeescv
Monday | 8:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday | 10:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday | 8:00am-3:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am-12:30pm
Friday | CLOSED
Saturday | CLOSED
Sunday | 8:00am-12:30pm
Grace Library
The Grace Library provides excellent Christian materials for all ages and stages in life to help people “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) Use of the library is free of charge — a completed registration form is all that we need — and is open to anyone in the Santa Clarita Valley. You can also search our collection from home or work. Click below to visit the Library web page and learn more.
Library Hours:
Sundays | 10:00am-12:30pm.
Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday mornings | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday evenings | 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Awana evenings only)
Thursday | 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friday | CLOSED
Saturday | CLOSED
This Sunday | Sermon Info
Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, David: Israel’s King. This Sunday's sermon title is “David's Last Words.” The Scripture reference is 1 Kings 2:1-12.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons