Children's Ministries
Grace Bible Church is dedicated to shepherding children from being "changed"
to becoming changed young boys and girls. A variety of programs are
available to disciple and train our little ones.
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Nursery
(Birth - 4 yrs)
Coordinator: Betty Randol |
Parents of
nursery age children share together in the privilege of caring for our
littlest ones during the morning worship service. The nursery is
available for any parents wishing to use it on Sundays and during other
specified times.
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Children's Church
(5 yrs - 3rd grade)
Coordinator: Billie Evans
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Children
are a treasured part of our church family. It is our goal to
reflect the love of Jesus to each child in a way that the church becomes
a sanctuary to which they come with gladness and to teach the truth of
God's Word in a way that challenges them to live obediently and
experience the fulfillment of a dedicated Christian life.
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Puppet
Ministry
(All Ages)
Coordinator: Teri Richards |
The
Sonshine Gang Puppet Team is an ongoing ministry of Grace Bible Church
that strives to encourage Christians in their faith and to share the
Gospel with non-Christians. Puppets are a vital part of the
ministry to reach and minister to children of all ages.
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Sunday
School
(All ages) |
We believe
it is vitally important that children are encouraged to grow in their
faith and relationship with Christ. We offer a thorough education
in the Bible to help children understand how it applies to their daily
lives.
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AWANA
(3 yrs - 6th grade)
Commander: Alan Rasic |
Realizing that today's children are
faced with more difficult decisions than ever before, AWANA provides the
biblical foundation necessary for them to succeed. AWANA presents
an opportunity for each child to grow in his or her relationship with
God and others.
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| Summer Camps
(3rd-5th grade)
Coordinator: Jeff Niles |
Every year, our kids have the opportunity to
participate at Twin Peaks Bible Camp where they meet other children that
also love and want to obey God. Camp is an opportunity to focus on
the child's spiritual growth, for children to be challenged to new
heights, and to be encouraged to listen to and obey God's Word.
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| Vacation Bible School
(K-5th grade)
Coordinator: Sharayah Smith |
VBS is a five day summer club in the month of June for elementary age
children. Our goal is to teach boys and girls the truths of God's
word and to live obediently to it.
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Student Ministries
Our desire is to share the
Lord Jesus Christ with young people and help them to grow in their
relationship with Him. In doing so, they will learn to worship Jesus
Christ in purity in everyday life as they communicate the
good news about Him to the lost, bring them into the community of the
church, encourage one another with their commitment to Christ, and
follow their commission to be active in ministry.
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Sunday
School
(6th-12th grade) |
The privilege of
bringing God's word to those who walk through the doors of the church
should never be passed by. Sunday School is a time in which the word of
God is taught in-depth so that those who hear will understand the truth
and will learn to live it out daily.
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CrossCurrent
(6th-8th grade)
CrossRoads
(9th-12th grade) |
Weekly youth
meetings are a time for fun, games, singing, and activities. But they
are foremost an opportunity to share the Word of God. While the
evenings are generally less formal than Sunday School, the Bible is
presented and taught to impact the lives of students.
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Timothy
Team
(9th-12th grade) |
Our Timothy Team, a High School
leadership team, is
offered to further challenge and disciple those who have a sincere
desire to walk with the Lord and serve Him. The teaching is more
intense and requires homework on the part of the students as well as
involvement in ministry.
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| Summer Camps
(6th-12th grade) |
Retreats and
getaways are wonderful opportunities to build relationships together.
Camps are also an incredible time in which a central theme from
Scripture may be established and rooted into each person's life.
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Missions
Trips
(9th-Adults) |
Missions
projects give an opportunity to minister to others in different
communities and are an incredible avenue for all involved to grow in
their faith.
South
Africa Missions Trip 2005
Mexico Missions Trip 2004
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Women's
Ministries
Our desire is that the women of Grace
would take on the fragrance of Christ, so that in all we do and say we
will always point to Him. Our goals are to encourage growth toward
spiritual maturity, to equip women to serve others in the church and
community, and to provide various opportunities and give encouragement
for outreach to other women in our communities.
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Bible
Studies
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Through
women's Bible studies our goal is given in
2 Timothy 2:15, "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a
worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth."
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Meals
Ministry
Coordinator: Angie Niles |
Our desire
is to help carry the burden during illness, death in the family, or
hospitalization. During these times of trial, the women of Grace
have the opportunity to deliver meals to the families of the church.
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Encouragement Ministries
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Their are
many opportunities for women to use their God-given gifts in the area of
encouragement. You may have a burden for encouraging others in one
of the following areas:
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Giving emotional & prayer support, godly instruction, love &
encouragement to other women (as commanded in
Titus 2:3-5)
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Sending cards
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Visiting those who are hospitalized, recovering from illness, surgery or
a death in the family
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Encouraging missionaries with cards and gifts
The
opportunities are limitless.
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Ladies'
Fall Retreat
Coordinator: Angie Niles |
The ladies
retreat is a flexible weekend for the women to enjoy Christian
fellowship, activities, and plenty of relaxation.
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Men's Ministries
Grace Bible Church is committed to men and to helping men develop a strong,
consistent, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to be the godly
leaders that God has called them to be in their homes, in the church, and in
their communities. Our goal is to provide men with the resources to
develop a love for God's Word, to become men of character, and to equip them
for ministry in their world.
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Bible
Studies
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Several of
our men meet each week for breakfast or dinner for a time of fellowship,
encouragement, and study of the Scripture. These are wonderful
opportunities to disciple one another and encourage one another to be
obedient to our Lord.
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Men's
Discipleship
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We
encourage men to disciple and teach men (2
Timothy 2:2). One of the greatest ways
to grow in the faith is to meet regularly with other men who will
encourage and challenge one another in obedience and in the spiritual
disciplines of the Christian life. Our Men's Discipleship Group
meets every Saturday morning with Pastor Charlie.
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Internships &
Leadership Training
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We believe
that saints should be equipped for ministry within the contexts of the
local church and the Scripture (Ephesians
4:12;
2 Timothy 3:16,17). Some will be called to positions of
teaching and leadership; it is our desire to follow the Lord's command
in training "faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2
Timothy 2:2). With this in mind, we are committed to
leadership training as well as various types of internships to help
prepare men for ministry in the church and around the world.
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Men's
Work Retreat
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This is a
great opportunity to minister to other believers in our area and to help
prepare camp for the summer months. Our men spend a day at
Twin Peaks in June for
this one night work retreat.
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Men's
Fall Retreat
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Men's
retreat is a spiritually refreshing time of fellowship and Bible study.
We make our way to Twin Peaks Bible Camp
once a year for an overnight getaway.
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Family Ministries
At Grace
we want to assist the entire family in walking closer with Jesus Christ and
developing a joyful relationship with Him. As we nurture our love for
the Lord, our love for one another will flourish. Our ministries are
intended to touch the whole family and for the whole family to be able serve
in ministry.
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Sunday
Services
Coordinator: Charlie Hornick |
It is our
desire to stimulate not only the emotions but also the mind, in order
that we genuinely sense, know, and feel the presence of God. We
believe that the service should be God centered, not man centered.
Our sole purpose is to worship the One who not only created us, but also
redeemed us through the person of Jesus Christ. Everyone is
invited to come and worship with us as we gather as a church body.
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Sunday
School
Teacher: Charlie Hornick |
Our adult
Sunday School class, taught by our elders and pastors, is a time for an
in depth study of God's Word. Everyone is invited out for this
time of prayer and teaching. Sunday School is available for all ages.
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Prayer Ministry
Coordinator: Charlie Hornick |
The Bible
commands us to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). One of the most effective
ways to minister to one another is to pray for each other. To help us
pray more effectively, a prayer line, an e-mail
prayer line, and prayer meetings are made available.
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Fellowship Time
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The Coffee
& Fellowship Time before Sunday School is a great time to encourage
others and visit together over coffee & scrumptious snacks.
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Pot Lucks
Coordinator: Teri Richards |
Regular
pot lucks are scheduled after church through the year. Not only is
the food delicious, but the fellowship time is sweet. Much of the
closeness in our church family is built during these times.
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Home
Bible Studies
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Home Bible
studies and growth groups are an incredible time for small groups to
meet together for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Bible Study
groups become very close knit families that care and pray for one
another.
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Choir
Director: Tom Smith |
The Grace
Bible Church Choir's ministry is to enhance the worship of God through
the singing of Spirit filled believers. Worship is attributing
worth to our great and awesome God and is an active response to Him.
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Library
Services
Librarian: Betty Randol |
Audio,
video, and book resources are available to be checked out in the back of
the auditorium for the growth and maturity of our church attendees.
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Dinners
for 6
Coordinator: Erma Campbell |
Monthly
dinners are scheduled between groups of three families for the purpose
of our church members getting to know one another better and ministering
to one another's needs by prayer, encouragement, and food.
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Missions
Trips
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Missions
projects give an opportunity to minister to others in different
communities and are an incredible avenue for all involved to grow in
their faith.
South
Africa Missions Trip 2005
Mexico Missions Trip 2004
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