December 15, 2022
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.
GraceU: Spring 2023
Classes Begin Soon. Register NOW!
GraceU is a church-wide discipleship ministry offering strategic short-term courses to promote spiritual maturity in the life of Grace Baptist Church.
Upcoming Classes:
• Dynamics of the Christian Life - Begins January 10
• Theology of Vocation - Begins January 11
• Old Testament Survey - Begins January 12
Click below for details and to register.
Grace Outreach
LOCAL
Bridge to Home
Many thanks to all who donated socks to our local partner, Bridge to Home this past weekend! Bridge to Home helps individuals and families in the Santa Clarita Valley move from homelessness to housing. Grace Baptist has served meals at BTH for many years during the Christmas Season and in the past three years, our generous Grace family has helped us provide the residents with various needs including, sleeping bags, hygiene kits, and this year...SOCKS! We were able to deliver more than 1100 pairs! We look forward to continuing to show the love of Christ to our community in 2023.
GLOBAL
Our 2023 GO Teams Were Recently Announced!
We'd love for you to consider going on a short-term mission trip this summer. To find out more and to fill out an application, click below to go to our web page. The Application deadline is January 15, 2023. If you have any questions, feel free to email Kim Stroh by clicking below.
2023 GO Team – Greece Maintenance!
We have a unique opportunity to send a short-term mission team to Greece each year to do construction, mechanical, and maintenance work at the Porto Astro Refugee Camp located just outside of Athens. This team is made up of skilled electricians, construction workers, as well those with any other mechanical skill sets. We also send people who are handy and willing to help in any way. This trip is planned for March 23 — April 5, 2023, and we need a few more people to join this team so all the intended projects can be completed. If you’ve been considering a short-term mission trip and have a heart to serve, we’d love to answer any questions you may have about this opportunity. For more information and to complete an online application, click below to go to our web page. Or email Kim Stroh below.
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
This Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent we'll be singing:
Joy To The World, The First Noel, Away In A Manger, Crown Him (Christmas), He Shall Reign, and Advent Gloria.
To listen to these songs on Spotify, click the link below for our Weekly Songs Playlist.
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 Care
CARE GROUPS:
GriefShare
Special Events:
Surviving the Holidays | Today, Thursday, December 15, 6:30-8:30pm, D120/121
This special one-time meeting offers support to those who must walk the path of the first or subsequent holidays grieving the loss of a loved one. The curriculum is identical for both dates but provides flexibility to attend according to possible scheduling conflicts.Looking ahead to 2023:
Loss of a Spouse | January 26, 2023, Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm in D120-121
This one-time event seeks to encourage those who are experiencing the grief of losing a spouse. All are welcome.GriefShare: Spring Season begins Thursday, February 2, 2023
Register below.
Frazzled Families Spring Session
Begins January 12, 2023, 6:30p-8:30pm, C116
We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. To sign up, email counseling@gracebaptist.org
Grace Kids
This week we will be studying Daniel chapter 5. We will learn that God was with Daniel and gave him wisdom to help the king of Babylon understand an important message. When Daniel read the message aloud to the king, it meant he was not going to be the king anymore and that Babylon would be split up and taken over by its enemies. Even in exile, God was with his people and working out his plans to fulfill his promise to return his people back to their land and back to himself.
God humbled the proud king of Babylon by taking away his kingdom. King Jesus willingly humbled himself by dying on the cross for our sin. God raised up Jesus and gave him honor forever. When we humble ourselves and trust in Jesus, God promises to raise us up to enjoy Jesus in his kingdom forever.
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.
For more information about Grace Kids, visit our web page below.
5th & 6th
We’re excited to continue studying and worshiping together on Sunday mornings.
We’d love to have your students join us! Check-in is located in the Timothy Student Center Lobby beginning at 8:30am.
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.
Sundays, 8:45-10:40am | Grace Student Ministries
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.
Our Christmas / New Year schedule means that we will be off from December 18 to January 1.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm | Wednesday Night Youth Group
This is a relaxed time of being together for fun, teaching, and small group discussions! Join us in the Student Center - High School Room.
We will be on a break until Wednesday, January 11th.
Upcoming Events:
Grace Group Homes
Grace Group homes are available for both Junior High and High School students. We have several that meet during the week. If you’re not part of a group but would like to be, let us know so we can help you find one. Click below to email Laura and we’ll contact you.RECALL Conference
Spending two nights at church with your friends, being fed great food, AND hearing from speakers who love the Lord – these are just some of the things that describe our annual RECALL conference for our Junior High and High School students. Sign-ups will be starting in the next couple of weeks, and there will be an early bird discount.Adulting - Once a Month, 7:00-8:30pm
Our seniors are graduating and will be entering into an entirely new phase of their lives: Adulthood. We want to support them in helping them conquer the little things that adults encounter daily, while giving them the opportunity to ask questions, have fun, and enjoy their last days as a High School student together. This will be happening once a month and food will be provided. Please RSVP Ricky below to get the location and other details.Summer Camp | June 12-16, 2023
Mark your calendars for June 12-16, 2023. We have reserved a site for summer camp. Click below to find out more details about where we’re going. Also, to stay up-to-date with the latest registration information, sign up for “The Spot” below as well.
“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 at 8:45am, we meet upstairs in the Timothy Student Center (TSC) in Room 200. If you’re an undergrad, we’d love to get to know you. We’ll be studying the Psalms together and enjoying fellowship. We hope this will be a place for you to begin to build friendships that will walk with you through your college years and beyond.
For more information, email college@gracebaptist.org And be sure to keep up with all our events by following us on Instagram @gracecollegescv
Upcoming Events:
Grace College Waffle Breakfast!
Sunday, December 18 at 8:45am | Join us for some good food and a time to celebrate Christmas together. Imagine sitting down to a plate filled with the most delicious of breakfast foods – the waffle – crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Will you carefully butter every square filling it with maple goodness? Or will you build a mountain of strawberries that are topped off with sweetened cream and maybe a few chocolate chips… If you are a hungry college student, this can be your reality on This Sunday, December 18th at 8:45 in Room 200 of the Timothy Student Center.
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.
Premarital
Congrats on Your Engagement!
Marriage Ministry prepares seriously dating and engaged couples for marriage by addressing common challenges from a biblical perspective in a fun and authentic environment. We have classes coming up in February and April, 2023. Register below.
Grace Women
Moms Group
Moms Group is a place for mothers of preschoolers to make new friends and deepen their relationship with Christ. Our meetings include interesting speakers, as well as small group discussions that foster meaningful friendships while sharing the joys and challenges of parenting young children. Registration for the Spring semester is now open, and we’d love to have you and your child(ren) join!
• Registration is now OPEN, closing on January 13!
• We typically meet every other Thursday from 9:30-11:15am, beginning February 2.
• Cost is $50 per mom.
• Sign up HERE.
Main Bible Study
Our Women's Main Bible Study starts up again in January 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 and connect with a group of ladies. We’re studying 1 and 2 Peter, which reminds us that we are chosen by God for a living hope that encourages us to be steadfast in our faith despite the difficulties we all encounter in this life. Childcare will be provided. There is a Tuesday evening and a Wednesday morning option. Don’t miss out!
To learn more about Grace Women, click the link below to visit the Grace Women web page.
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.
Upcoming Events:
MEN'S CONFERENCE
Friday and Saturday, February 3, 4 | Men's Conference with Gavin OrtlundJoin us for our upcoming Men’s Conference! We're excited to hear from Gavin Ortlund—a pastor, author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith. He'll be speaking on touch points taken from his book, Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn’t. We'll be spending the weekend instilling a biblical worldview for the sake of the next generation.
To register visit: www.gracebaptist.org/men
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 for more info regarding any of these Bible studies.
Senior Adults/XYZ Bible Study
Each TUESDAY at 10:45am in the Conference Center (Building A),
our senior adults meet to study God's word, pray and have a wonderful time of fellowship. On the second Tuesday of each month, we enjoy a special time of music together. We hope that you will join us and make new friends.
For any questions, click below to email us.
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:
Oración Matutina | 8:00am-8:45am | Salón B112
Servicio Devocional | 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
Jueves de Seniors | 10:30am | Salón D120
Reuniones Mensuales:
Varones y Mujeres | Segundo Domingo del Mes | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Matrimonios | Ultimo Domingo del Mes | 11:00am-12:00pm
Si usted está interesado en Bautizarse, favor de comunicarse con la Hna. Carolina Cea para más información
¿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 week for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This Sunday's sermon title is “Celebrating God’s Sovereignty at Christmas.” The Scripture reference is Selected Scriptures.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons