December 7, 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!
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
GraceU
As the Fall GraceU semester wraps up, we’re excited that the Winter/Spring GraceU Registration is now OPEN!
GraceU offers short-term courses and seminars to encourage us in our spiritual maturity.
• Christianity and Science | Begins Jan. 10
• Theology for Everyone, Part 2 | Begins Jan. 11
• Marriage Matters: Addressing Marriage Issues Biblically | One Day - Sunday, February 25
• Grief | One Day - Sunday, April 21
For more details and to sign up, please click the button below.
Grace Outreach
LOCAL:
Help Those In Need!
This year, through our Christmas concerts, we want to bless one of our community partners, Bridge to Home. Christmas Donations for our local homeless community is one way we can show the love of Christ. Please consider clicking on one of the Amazon Links located on the Christmas Donations web page below and bring whatever item(s) you choose to one of our Christmas Concerts. Drop-off bins will be located on The Patio.
Bingo at Bridge to Home
Come join the outreach team that ministers to our local homeless community at Bridge To Home! During the month of January we'll be playing Bingo with the residents on Thursday evenings at 6pm. If you'd like to sign up or need more information, contact Kim Stroh at Outreach@gracebaptist.org
GLOBAL:
We are now accepting 2024 GO Team Applications.
For more information and to apply for a trip, click the Outreach link below or go to: gracebaptist.org/outreach
GO Team Important Dates:
• 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
Sunday Worship Songs
The songs we’ll be singing this Sunday are:
Angeles We Have Heard On High, Manger Throne, God With Us, O Come Let Us Adore Him, and Advent Gloria.
To listen to these songs on a playlist on Spotify, click on the link below.
ReEngage Marriage Ministry
Spring Registration is OPEN!
Whether your marriage needs to be reignited or completely resurrected, Re | Engage is a safe place for you and your spouse to reconnect.
Use the link below or go to: gracebaptist.org/marriage
Grace Care
SUPPORT GROUPS:
GriefShare | Thursdays, Today December 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm in Room D120/D121
Griefshare Spring 2024 begins February 1, 6:30-8:30pm. You can register at the link below.
Surviving the Holidays
Thursday, 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. Register here.
Loss of a Spouse
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | D120/D121 Join us for this one-time meeting directly devoted to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Register here.
Parents of Adult Children
Registration is now closed, however, more information for the 2024 year will be available in the future.
SEMINARS:
GraceU Seminar - Grief
Please join our director of counseling, Wagner Floriani, as he explores the biblical descriptions and prescriptions that speak to those experiencing grief.We will meet on Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 10:45am-noon (during the second hour) | TSC Junior High Room.
Register at: https://my.gracebaptist.org/portal/event_detail.aspx?id=13619
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, our Grace Kids will be studying John 20:24-31. They will be taught that Thomas had not been with the other disciples when Jesus appeared to them in the upper room in Jerusalem, but God still wanted Thomas to know him and to believe that Jesus is alive. So, Jesus spoke directly to Thomas.
Like Thomas, we may have doubts, but when we turn to Jesus and his Word, we can know that Jesus will be there to help us believe. Jesus is alive, and he wants us to know him! God’s Word teaches us all about Jesus so that we can know him and trust in him even though we have not yet seen him.
Please pray for our kids to have eyes to see who Jesus is in the Scriptures so they can believe in him as Savior and Lord. Then, pray for those who trust in Jesus to share about Jesus with others so they can know him, too.
Student Ministries
RECALL Is Coming January 19-21!
The Theme is “Strength for Today”
Check out the website here for a promo video and the link to register. Recall is for all Junior High and High School students.
Sunday Mornings Youth Group: 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. Sunday youth group will NOT be meeting on December 24 or 31.
Wednesday Night Youth Group: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Come to The Patio and then follow us into the TSC (Timothy Student Center) for all the fun. Wednesday youth group will NOT be meeting on December 20, 27, or January 3.
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. We will not be meeting on December 24 and 31.
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. We will not be meeting from December 20 – January 3.
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
Women's Precept
Who do you believe Jesus Christ is? There are a lot of opinions, so how can you be sure who is right? The gospel of Mark gives the answer and shows us what Jesus actually did. Mark shows you that Jesus left no doubt about who He is. Our Women's Precept meets on Tuesday mornings and we are so excited to start this series together this Spring, beginning January 9. The cost is $22.50 and you can register by visiting Gracebaptist.org/women. Let us know if you have any questions!
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 for our Advent series, The King Has Come. This week’s sermon is entitled, “The Purpose of the King.” The Scripture reference will be Selected Scriptures.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons