April 13, 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!
Adult Bible Fellowship
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.
Membership
If you’re interested in becoming a member of Grace Baptist Church, we’d love for you to join us at our next Membership Class on Saturday, May 6. To get more info or to sign up, click the button below.
Exploring Christianity!
Sundays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14 in Rm. D216, 10:45am-12pm
We’re excited to offer this five-week discussion about the basics of the Christian faith called Exploring Christianity. We’ll explore the foundations of what it means to know and follow God. This is a great opportunity for those interested in the Christian faith, those new to the faith, or those who just want to know more. Hope you can join us! Class begins on Sunday, April 16 at 10:45am in Room D216. No registration is required, but we’d love to know if you’re coming — shoot us an email at outreach@gracebaptist.org if you can join us.
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!
If you’re interested in getting baptized, send an email to: outreach@gracebaptist.org
Grace Outreach
LOCAL
Bridge to Home Bingo Night
Tonight is “THURSDAY Night Bingo” at Bridge to Home. If you’d like to get more involved in serving with our local partners in SCV, email us at outreach@gracebaptist.org
Bridge To Home Is In Need of Meals
Our local ministry partner, Bridge To Home, is in need of meals for the month of April. As Santa Clarita's only homeless shelter, BTH has 60 clients who receive three meals a day. They rely on the generosity of the community to donate these meals. For more information and to sign your group up to bring and serve a meal, click here: https://btohome.org/meal-services
GLOBAL
2023 Grace Outreach Teams
If you would like to contribute to one of our Grace Outreach Teams, you can select an entire team to help or just one individual. This will help send some from our Grace family on their way to encourage our Ministry Partners around the world. Just click below.
Our first GO Team arrived back home this past week. We’re so thankful for how the Lord kept them safe, healthy, and able to bless our ministry partner in Greece with their encouragement as well as their maintenance and construction skills!
UKRAINE WAR RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to learn more about three ministries that Grace Baptist is partnering with that are actively involved in providing relief to those affected by the war in Ukraine, click below.
EuroRelief
EuroRelief is a connection of Hellenic Ministries in Greece. Their expertise is now being used in caring for the influx of refugees out of Ukraine.Josiah Venture
Since 2007, Josiah Venture has been involved in a disciple-making movement in Ukraine where they serve and partner with over 100 churches.Children’s Hunger Fund
God has opened a door for CHF to provide relief aid to churches and strategic partners caring for Ukrainians and refugees in Romania and Poland.
Corporate Worship
Sunday Worship Songs
This Sunday the songs we’ll be singing in Main Services are:
Only A Holy God, Grace Alone, and Build My Life. To listen to these songs on a playlist on Spotify, click on the link below.
Order of Service
On Sunday, when you get your Grace Weekly, scan the QR code on the front page to see the order of service!
Click below to access the order of service page for previous weeks.
Grace Theatre Presents: Crossing Delancey
"Happily-ever-after sometimes shows up where you least expect it."
Show Dates: April 21-23 and April 28-30
Tickets for Grace Theatre's spring production of Crossing Delancey by Susan Sandler are now available! For more information on the show, including show dates, times, and tickets, visit our web page here.
Grace Counseling
GraceU Seminar: Depression
Sunday, April 23 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm in D221
Join us as Wagner Floriani, Director of Grace Counseling, addresses the topic of depression, both its biblical descriptions and prescriptions, and how to care for one another through the darker seasons in life. Register here.
Grace Counseling Round Table
Sunday, April 23 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in D221
Immediately following the GraceU Seminar, our recognized leaders in Grace Counseling (counselors, counselors in training, or observers) are invited to participate in a Round Table discussion about counseling processes, case management, and encouragement.
Grace Care
CARE GROUPS:
GriefShare
GriefShare has begun but it is not too late for you to register.
Spring Season is on Thursdays, from February 2 - April 27, 2023 | 6:30-8:30pm in D120/121
Click below to learn more about GriefShare and register.
“Frazzled Families” Spring Session
NOW through May 25, 2023 | 6:30-8:30pm in C116
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. To learn more and to sign up, email counseling@gracebaptist.org
Grace Chaplain Ministry: Seeking Volunteers
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: Join Us!
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.
Family Dedications
Family Dedication is a time when parents publicly express their commitment to raising their child in a home that honors Christ. Our next family dedication will be on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14. There will be a meeting for all families participating on Sunday, April 30. We will serve you lunch and Pastor Alan will walk through the details of the morning as well as share the purpose behind this special time of dedication. Email Laura Miller below, if you are interested.
Sunday, April 30 at 12:15 pm in TSC 200 | Family Dedication Meeting
Sunday, May 14 | Family Dedication
Beyond the Books Tour Info Meeting!
THIS Sunday, April 16 at 12:30pm in Room D223
Join Pastor Aaron Miller and the Beyond the Books Team to discuss the next Church History Tour. This tour will be a 10-day adventure through the heart of Scotland and England, September 29 - October 8, 2023, learning about music, literature, and church history!
Grace Kids
This week we begin a new unit entitled: Encounters with Jesus. Jesus’ early encounters with people revealed that he had come to be the Savior of all people – Jew and Gentile, male and female, rich and poor. All people have been made in God’s image and are loved by him.
The first lesson will be taught from John 3. The kids will be taught that Nicodemus needed new life – eternal life – but he could not do anything to earn it. Eternal life is a gift from God. God showed his love in this way: He sent his one and only Son to save the world. Everyone who believes in Him will not perish but will have eternal life.
Please pray for our kids to understand how great God’s love is for them. Pray that they would acknowledge their need for a Savior and receive God’s gift of eternal life through Christ Jesus.
Opportunities to Disciple Our Kids
Opportunities are available on Sunday mornings and mid-week. If you’re interested in partnering with us, email us at kids@gracebaptist.org for more details.
AWANA 2023-24 Registration is NOW OPEN!
The Awana curriculum helps kids, ages 3 years through 12th Grade, grow with God from small to tall. We use it as a tool in discipling children to belong to, believe in, and become lifelong followers of Jesus. Each week children and youth have fun playing age-appropriate games, learning from God’s Word through large-group Bible teaching, and memorizing Bible verses in a small-group setting.
For more info or to register, go to: gracebaptist.org/kids
SUMMER ADVENTURE
Save the Date for Summer Adventure!
This year it will be Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 2023. More details to come!
To learn more, click below.
Online Volunteer registration is NOW OPEN. Go to: gracebaptist.org/summeradventure
Online Open registration begins Monday, May 8, for kids entering Kindergarten (not TK) through 6th grade.
5th & 6th
Sunday Mornings: Check-in begins at 8:30am on Sundays at HQ (Timothy Student Center Lobby)
As we continue our study of Jesus' earthly ministry, we’ll be looking at John 3. We’ll finish with Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus and then look at John the Baptist and how John sought to glorify Christ above himself.
Student Ministries
The goal of Student Ministries is to be a place where Junior High and High School students can move from first faith to firm faith. Our greatest privilege is to partner with families in their discipleship efforts. We hope you'll come and join us.
Grace Student Ministries | Sundays, 8:45-10:40am
Join us in the Timothy Student Center (TSC). We'll have games, teaching, and small group discussions. We love having the opportunity to spend Sunday mornings with our students.
Wednesday Night Youth Group | Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday Youth Group is a relaxed time of being together for fun, teaching, and small group discussions! Join us in the Timothy Student Center - High School Room.
Upcoming Events:
Grace Group Homes
If you’re interested in joining one of our in-home Grace Groups, email Laura below.
This is an opportunity for students to meet in a smaller group setting and take a more focused look at the truths of God. These groups are co-ed and meet weekly (High School) or every other week (Junior High).Summer Camp 2023 | Monday - Friday | June 12-16
We’re excited to announce this year’s High School and Junior High Summer Camp. This year’s theme is “Behold.” Students will learn to behold God’s faithfulness and saving grace offered to sinners, like the Patriarch Jacob, and why their lives are to be lived to the glory of God. Come spend time on the field and in the pond!
Registration IS OPEN. When you register, you can choose from the drop-down menu to pay the NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $150.00 or the full amount of the cost of camp ($495). Camp is for students entering 7th – 12th grade in FALL 2023.
“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
Each Sunday, the College Group meets at 9:00am in the Timothy Student Center,
Upstairs in Room 200 (TSC 200) with food, fellowship, and strong Bible teaching.
We’re currently teaching through the Psalms, learning more about who God is and how we can have a vibrant and real relationship with our creator. Along with investing in the lives of students, we are also committed to helping them incorporate into the life of the local church throughout their college years — whether Grace Baptist is their home church or “home away from home” — while they get their education.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 22 at 7:00pm - Worship night at The Keller’s House
More details will be coming, but send us an email or a DM with any questions.
Questions | 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
Spring 2023 Grace Women’s Conference:
Life & Peace: The Indwelling Power of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers all of life and brings us God’s perfect peace. We are ecstatic to have Dr. Lisa LaGeorge open our understanding of the Spirit’s role in our lives at our Grace Women’s Conference this spring! Lisa is an internationally known speaker, blogger, and cross-cultural ministry expert. In addition to her excellent teaching, this year’s conference will have practical and engaging workshop sessions, worshipful music, snacks and brunch, and time to relax and enjoy the opportunity to invest in our spiritual life with other ladies. We hope you will come and be refreshed by the beauty of God’s word and the love of sisters in Christ.
The Conference is THIS WEEKEND! Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, 2023
Registration is still open! Cost is $55 to attend. Register at: gracebaptist.org/womens-conf
Grace Women Together: Spring
We're so excited to gather again for another evening of fun and fellowship! Join us for our next event on Friday, May 5 at 7pm. This evening will include plant potting, snacks, fellowship, and an encouraging testimony. This is a great opportunity to bring your neighbors, friends, and family — any female you know over the age of 14! It’s $10 to attend. Register here.
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.
Audio Sessions of Recent GRACE MEN’S CONFERENCE
Click below to listen to the “Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t” Conference Sessions.
Weekly Men’s Bible Studies:
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm | Come study the Book of Acts in D222.
Wednesdays, 7-8:00am | Bible study and prayer in D120-D121.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm | Come study Romans in D221.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm | Come study The Obedience Option by David W. Hegg in D221.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-9:00am | Come study Knowing God by J.I.Packer 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-1:30pm; 2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday | 8:00am-3:00pm; 5:00pm-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 in Romans. This Sunday's sermon title is “The Obedience of Faith and the Conscience.” The Scripture reference is Romans 14:13-23.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons