September 14, 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 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
Our Next Membership Class!
If you’re interested in becoming a member of Grace Baptist Church, we’d love for you to join us for our next Membership Class on Saturday, September 23. To get more info or to sign up, click the button below.
Saturday, September 23, 8:00am-12:00pm | Our Next Membership Class
Baptism
We love baptisms here at Grace!
If you’re interested in getting baptized, send an email to: outreach@gracebaptist.org
Grace Outreach
LOCAL
Baby Bottle Boomerang - There's still time to participate!
Stop by the Engage Center THIS Sunday and pick up an empty baby bottle to help support our local partner SCV Pregnancy Center. Remember to bring your filled bottles back by Sunday, October 1.
Walk for Life Walkathon - Saturday, September 30!
This year's Walk for Life walkathon benefits our local partner, The Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center, a ministry dedicated to helping men and women during the crucial decision-making stages of an unplanned pregnancy. Join Grace Baptist Church by signing up today!
For more information, click the button below or follow these directions.
How to register:
1.Go online to scvpc.org
2. Click "Participate."
3. Under "Church Attending" find Grace Baptist Church.
4. Under "My Team Is" select Grace Baptist Church-Outreach Team.
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 October, 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
Grace Partners, David & Shari Ogg, have arrived back in Papua New Guinea preparing to dedicate the newly published Simbari Bible to the Simbari Church in the highlands of PNG. Please be praying as we send two additional representatives from our Grace Family to be present and document this historic, long-awaited bible dedication in mid-September!
Corporate Worship
Sunday Worship Songs
This Sunday, the songs we’ll be singing in Main Services are:
How Vast The Love, Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me, My Soul Will Wait, and Be Still Be Still My Soul. To listen to these songs on a playlist on Spotify, click on the link below.
Grace Theatre
Grace Theatre is currently recruiting for the Production Crew for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A Live Radio Play, with performances the weekend of November 18-21. If you are 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 SEMINARS – A churchwide invitation. Sorry, no childcare will be available.
GraceU Seminar: Grief | Sunday, November 12 | 2-3pm | D221
SUPPORT GROUPS:
GriefShare
GriefShare has begun its 13-week Fall session. Register at griefshare.org or click below to learn more about GriefShare and to register.
GriefShare | Thursdays, NOW - December 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm in Room D120/D121
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
In this Sunday’s study of Matthew 23, our kids will be taught how some religious leaders were not living like Jesus because they loved themselves more than they loved others. Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others. The religious leaders loved themselves most of all. When we trust Jesus, he makes us right with God and changes our hearts so we can love and obey him.
Please pray for our kids to know, love, and obey God through our study of his word. Pray for the Lord to help them trust him in all things and point others to him, not only through their words but actions, too.
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.
Upcoming/Ongoing Events:
Fall Festival! | Friday, October 27
Student Ministries
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 Is Back!
We meet 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 to serve in Oakland in the Summer of 2024 with helping do a VBS (vacation bible school) with our ministry partners, Gabe and Kari Garcia. 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
We meet on Sunday mornings in the Timothy Student Center (TSC) in Room 200 (upstairs on the left side).
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:
Taco Lunch! | THIS Sunday, September 17 | 12:30pm in the TSC Lobby
Carpinteria Beach Day | Saturday, September 23
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
Together: Fall | Friday, September 22 at 7pm | Conference Center
We're so excited to gather again for another evening of casual fellowship! Join us for our next event on Friday, September 22 at 7pm. This evening will include snacks, an encouraging testimony, and designing your own tote bag to take home! If you're feeling crafty, you can paint your own design, or you can design it with paint stamps! Either way, it will be so much fun, and we hope you'll join us! This is a great opportunity to be neighborly and invite a friend to church! So bring your neighbors, friends, and family, any female you know over the age of 14! The cost is $5
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.
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-3:00pm
Wednesday | 8:00am-3:00pm
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 Faith in the Wilderness.” The Scripture reference is Psalm 57.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons