Fall Offering Letter (2006)

November 1, 2006 Dear Family of Friends, We have enjoyed a tremendous season of growth this fall as we have studied the book of Joshua together. Most encouraging to me have been the men and women—mostly in the second service—who have made a decision to believe in Jesus Christ. As we conclude our study of … Continue reading Fall Offering Letter (2006) →

Giving Letter (7/2006)

July 17, 2006 Dear Family of Friends, I hope you are enjoying your summertime! As I write this, the temperatures are soaring into the 90s during the day. I can’t help but think, however, of the many U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq today. I read a news account recently that temperatures in Iraq will reach … Continue reading Giving Letter (7/2006) →

Christmas Letter (2005)

December 8, 2005 Dear Family of Friends, One of our goals as a church family this year was the establishment of missionary housing. Last month—by a margin of 96 percent—we voted to purchase a house five minutes from the church. Sitting high on a hill on Grandview just west of E. 29th Street, it is … Continue reading Christmas Letter (2005) →

Anniversary Celebration 2005

Monday, October 24, 2005 Dear Family of Friends, "What on earth am I... oops! are we here for?" That is the question we have been seeking to answer during the 40 Days of Community over the last few weeks. The most important part of the whole program is the âweâ part. We are better together. … Continue reading Anniversary Celebration 2005 →

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Letter

“D’gyaeatyet?” What? Well it is a Deep South way of saying “did you eat yet” I know it is sort of southern. But I do want to talk to you about eating; it is one of my favorite subjects. Specifically, I want to talk to you about a special meal that Matthew Put together for … Continue reading Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Letter →

Giving Letter (July 2005)

July 29, 2005 Dear Family of Friends, I am so thrilled to be a part of Grace Church. God’s hand is on us and many are being blessed by the multi-faceted ministry here and around the world. You are a part of this wonderful five-fold purpose of: Seeking worshipers for our Father in heaven (Magnification) … Continue reading Giving Letter (July 2005) →

Grace Church Strategic Planning Document

Strategic Objectives Our world today is like a herd of sheep running for the cliff. Jesus called these people “his little lambs” and commanded us to “tend his sheep.” As a church we must take this very seriously. Our dream is to become a church that exhibits God’s unconditional love to hurting people; a church … Continue reading Grace Church Strategic Planning Document →

A Biblical Model for a Deacon Ministry

Grace Church Deacon Ministry Purpose: The purpose of the deacon ministry at Grace Church is two-fold. First, the deacons will serve the congregation through a comprehensive ministry of helping meet needs; physical, material, financial, and legal. Second, the deacons will assist the pastors/elders by allowing them to concentrate of the ministries of the Word, prayer, … Continue reading A Biblical Model for a Deacon Ministry →

Harvest Offering Letter (2004)

September 13, 2004 Dear Family of Friends, Let’s do something significant. Let’s do something that lasts forever. Sound like a good investment of your efforts? It is a perfect employment of your effort and money. There are two ways I want to emphasize that we can all do something that will help lost people come … Continue reading Harvest Offering Letter (2004) →

Keeping Your Kids & Teens Safe in Cyberspace

Basic Rules of Online Safety for Teens Keep your identity private (screen names / profile information) Never get together with someone you “meet” online Never respond to e-mail, chat comments, or newsgroup messages that are hostile, belligerent, inappropriate, or in any way make you feel uncomfortable Talk with your parents about their expectations and ground … Continue reading Keeping Your Kids & Teens Safe in Cyberspace →