Welcome to the Weekly Update!
Discover everything going on in Grace Gathering this week and get ready for what’s next.
Baptisms and Parent-Child Dedications
CHURCHWIDE
Have you or someone you know been considering getting baptized? This is your chance! Sign up to get baptized at any three of our sites on December 5th. Baptism is going public about your faith in Jesus and communicating to the world your heartfelt commitment to following Him. It’s an important act of obedience that God’s Spirit rewards in a very special and personal way. To find out more and sign up, go here.
We will also be having parent-child dedications on December 5th. Parent-Child dedication is a commitment to raise your child in the ways of Jesus. Are you ready to make that commitment, and are you ready to ask our church to make the same commitment alongside you? If so, sign up here.
Haiti Church Plant Feedback
CHURCHWIDE
In 2016, Scott Jester founded Empowered International – an organization committed to teaching and empowering young adults in Cap Haitien, Haiti. A few years later, Grace Gathering purchased the land next to Empowered international with the intention of planting a church. We’ve connected with Pastor Patrice and several others who are excited and ready to plant this church with us. While we initially planned to plant the church last year, COVID restrictions meant that we needed to push back our timeline.
Two years later, we now are prayerfully preparing for this plant for 2022. We are planning a several week focus starting mid January where we will encourage as many people from Grace who feel led to support this in both prayer and a 12 month financial pledge.
Haiti is facing an increasing amount of spiritual battle. Natural disaster devastations, the president was assassinated this summer, there is great political upheaval, and as most of you know 17 Americans were taken hostage 3 weeks ago and demanding ransom money.
We really want the input of Grace Gathering on this decision to plant this church. During our Leadership Conference a couple weeks ago, we gave opportunity for some of our congregation members to give some input. Go to this link to find out more.
Connect the Church: Chili Cook-off
EAST
Join us on November 19th from 6-8:30pm for our East site Connect the Church event: Chili Cook-off! Whether you want to compete, or you just want to taste test, all are welcome! This is a free event so invite your friends and neighbors. Sign up now to let us know that you are coming!
Tech Volunteers Needed
CENTRAL
We are looking for individuals who can volunteer to help us with tech (running the soundboard and slides). You do not need to have any prior experience, we can train you. If you are interested, talk to the tech team or Steve after the service.
Set Up/Tear Down Volunteers Needed
NORTH
We are looking for a crew of volunteers who can help us set up on Sunday mornings. Even if you can only commit to once a month, any help is welcome! We are so thankful for our current small team that helps us set up each week. Set up is at 8am, if you are interested in helping please talk to Brian Menzie after the service.
You can also fill out the sign-up form here.
Resources for Revelation Round-table Groups
CHURCHWIDE
If you are leading a group at Grace Gathering and are looking for resources for your group, you can find resources here: gracegathering.com/revelation-round-table/
