October 17, 2024
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. These small groups are small enough for building relationships, making friends, applying Scripture, and praying for one another. They meet weeknights all over our valley.
If you're interested in joining a Grace Group, give us a little info below and we'll be in touch very soon. If you have any questions, email us at outreach@gracebaptist.org
Baptism
We Love Baptisms Here at Grace Baptist Church!
We’re excited and looking forward to having services in the Amphitheater on Sunday, October 20! If you would like to be baptized on that day, email us at outreach@gracebaptist.org
Corporate Worship
Sunday Worship Songs
This Sunday, services will be help in the Amphitheater. Remember to bring your chairs or blankets. We will have plenty of seating for senior adults. The songs we will be singing are: Only A Holy God, Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery, I Love You Lord, Show Us Christ, and O Church Arise. To listen to these songs, as well as other songs we sing in main services, go to our Spotify account by clicking the link below.
Grace Theatre: Fall Production!
November 8-10 and 15-17, 2024 | Get your tickets!
Grace Theatre presents The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder, co-directed by Kelly Mack and Carol Scholl! Tickets are available starting Friday, October 18!
Get more details at: gracebaptist.org/theatre
Grace Outreach
LOCAL OUTREACH
SAVE THE DATE for Our Annual Global Outreach Team Celebration!
Join us for light appetizers and to hear how God worked in and through our short-term mission teams this past summer. (Also that morning in services, we'll announce the 2025 GO Team Launch!
Sunday, November 3 | 4:00pm in the Conference Center
Bridge to Home
Adult Bible Fellowships, Grace Groups, and Bible Studies!
Are you looking for a way to serve our local community as a group? Consider making a meal for our local homeless shelter, Bridge to Home. They have moved into their new facility and for the first time now house families as well. They need meals this month of October. Click here for more information and to sign up to make and serve a meal: https://www.gracebaptist.org/localoutreach
Voting Location on Campus
November 2-5 | Timothy Student Center, Room 101
• Saturday - Monday, November 2-4 | 10am-7pm
• ELECTION DAY, Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 7am-8pm
As the National Election approaches, we're honored to be considered as a polling location for our city. This opportunity allows us to contribute meaningfully to the community by providing a safe and welcoming space for our neighbors to exercise their right to vote. We see this as a chance to serve in a way that promotes civic engagement and strengthens the bonds within our city. We humbly recognize the responsibility this role entails and are committed to supporting our community with care and consideration.
DISASTER RELIEF
Grace Baptist is partnering with the SEND Network and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams to get critical supplies into areas ravaged by the recent hurricanes. This network helps bring meals, water, and other recovery supplies to those impacted, resourcing local congregations to care for their communities. Visit: sendrelief.org
Grace Care
GRACE CARE SUPPORT GROUPS:
Support Groups gather people facing similar challenges for encouragement, prayer, support, and guidance on how to walk worthy of Christ.
GriefShare Fall 2024 | Wednesday Evenings
13-Week GriefShare Session | NOW – December 11, 2024 (No meeting on Wednesday, November 27)
Meeting 6:30pm-8:30pm in Room D120/D121.
Let us come alongside you during this difficult time of grieving the loss of a loved one.
Register at: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/238417Surviving the Holidays | November 13, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm in Room D120/D121
We’ll take a short break between GriefShare sessions for this special one-time event to help you navigate through the challenges that may come when experiencing the holiday season after the loss of a loved one.
Register at: https://www.griefshare.org/events/238418
Grace Disability Ministry
Grace Disability finds its roots in a biblical view of humanity which says that every individual has inherent value, as every person is an image bearer of God (Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:4-5). The individuals and families who experience disability are indispensable to the purpose and goal of the church, and our aim is to support them as they live out their unique calling. This fall, we are launching a Mothers Experiencing Disability group as part of this ministry. For more information, please contact us at care@gracebaptist.org
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 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 you’re interested in serving in this worthwhile ministry, call the church office at 661-296-8737 X153 for a volunteer application.
Grace Kids
God created the world for his glory, but people chose to reject God’s perfect plan. Even though people continued to sin, God was working out his perfect plan to restore the relationship between himself and the people he created. Abraham was a descendant of Noah who followed God. God made a promise to Abraham and said he would bless the world through Abraham’s family. This Sunday, we will see how God’s promise to give Abraham a son came true and how God tested Abraham.
Abraham was willing to give his only son for God, but God provided another way. God was willing to give his only Son for us. Jesus knew there was no other way to save God’s people, so he died and rose again to provide them with forgiveness and life with God forever.
Please pray for our kids to understand that the punishment of sin is death. Yet, just as Isaac was saved from death by the provision of the ram, God provided his Son, Jesus, as the perfect sacrifice for our sin.
Upcoming Events:
Fall Festival Is Almost Here — Friday, October 25, 2024!
Donate Candy! Fun-size candy may be donated through Amazon or by placing the candy in the bins on campus.
Register to volunteer, donate candy online, or provide baked goods here.
Click the link below for more information about Grace Kids!
Student Ministries
Sunday Morning 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. We aim to equip students on how to appropriately interpret the Bible and personally apply it to their lives.
Wednesday Night Youth Group | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Come to The Patio and 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 an outreach service opportunity our students will participate in. We'd love to talk to you if you’d like to help with the Boffo Burgers Ministry of cooking and hospitality. Email Christian Delgado at: christian.delgado@gracebaptist.org
“The Spot” e-News is a great way to stay informed about upcoming events and find resources for parents and students. It is also a great place to find links for things like registration for camp and other events, as well as to communicate with student ministry staff. Click on the link below to sign up.
Grace College
Mid-Week Small Groups | Tuesdays
During the week, we gather in more casual settings offsite 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 faces. During this mid-week gathering, we take time to address these issues through biblical instruction and group discussion. For locations and times, email college@gracebaptist.org.
Thursday Nights at 6pm | Timothy Student Center - Jr. High Room, 101
Our main meeting will no longer be on Sunday mornings, but will now be on Thursday nights at 6pm in the TSC Jr. High Room at Grace Baptist Church! We encourage you all to get involved in an Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) on Sunday mornings (Visit: gracebaptist.org/abf for a list of ABFs.) And we hope to see you on Thursday nights!
For any questions or more details, email college@gracebaptist.org And 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.
Email us here for more information on getting involved with a GYA Grace Group.
Grace Women
Grace Women’s Conference 2025!
This February 7 and 8, 2025, Blair Linne will be leading “The Fatherhood of God” Women’s Conference. The fatherhood of God is profoundly beautiful and valuable in understanding who our God is. It helps us to have a deeper sense of belonging and unconditional love that transcends all. The conference will include three main sessions led by Blair Linne, practical breakouts, brunch, goodies, and more! We hope you will join us to learn and be encouraged by the assurance that we are truly valued and cherished by our Heavenly Father. The cost is $75 to attend.
Click here to register.
Upcoming Events:
Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, 2025 | Fatherhood of God - Women’s Conference
Grace Men
Grace Men exists to build up the men of Grace so 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 what is happening in Men's Ministry, visit our web page below.
Our NEXT Men's Breakfasts!
THIS Saturday, October 19 at 7:30am | Men’s Breakfast
This is the perfect opportunity for men to connect and strengthen friendships at Grace.
The cost is $5/person. Register here. Hope you’ll join us!
Weekly Men’s Bible Studies
You may email us below with any questions regarding Men’s Bible studies.
Visit the Men’s web page by clicking the link below for current Bible Study details.
Senior Adults/XYZ Bible Study
Our Senior Adults (55+) Meet Tuesday Mornings, 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 us at the link below or give us a call at 661-296-8737.
Grace Food Pantry
We truly appreciate receiving ongoing donations to our Food Pantry. Consider volunteering in this special ministry!
This past school year, Grace Baptist had the opportunity to provide bags of food to families in need at Golden Valley High School. We're so excited to be helping meet this need and to continue our partnership with the students and faculty at Golden Valley High School. We have more food distributions planned for this year, as well as, helping meet the needs within our own Grace Family.
For a list of items needed, visit the webpage below.
Click the link below for more information.
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? 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 5-7pm
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
This Sunday, we continue our series in Matthew, The King and His Kingdom. This week’s sermon is entitled, “Proclamation and Response: Weeds, Seeds, & Leaven.” The Scripture reference is Matthew 13:24-43.
Last Weekend | Sunday Service
www.gracebaptist.org/sermons