Eighteen Distinct Differences Between
Islam and Christianity 

Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor

Part Two of a Three-Part Series

By Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor

Vast differences exist between Christianity and Islam about who we believe Jesus is. It is important to understand what the Bible has to say about Jesus when you are talking to non-Christian friends and neighbors. Here you will find the seventh through twelfth of 18 distinct differences, with biblical references.

Read Part Two in the series.

Part One from this series appeared in the July 2011 edition of GraceTalk. Part three from this series will appear in the September 2011 edition of GraceTalk.

Kelli Gavin

By Barb Howe

August is Back-to-School time, and the Clothing Closet is making a special effort to stock school supplies for kids. In addition to typical classroom supplies and seasonal clothing needs, high-demand items include: Bibles, backpacks, new or like-new kids tennis shoes, disposable diapers, pull-ups, and wipes.

Read what Kelli Gavin has to say about this ministry in Food - Clothing - Faith.  

 By Jon Sorenson

Thursday evenings at Grace Church may soon be time to reach the community beyond our doors, but only if we are willing to be the hands and feet of Christ. Read Offering Care to the Community - and Beyond. Plan to attend one of the informational meetings scheduled in August.

Denny Kruggel

By Barb Howe

Saved by faith, Denny Kruggel experienced the fullness of God's grace. He speaks freely about his role as the maintenance electrician at Grace Church, the energizing power of Christ, and the joy, peace and purpose that now light up his life. Read Denny's story.

Newly commissioned Grace Church missionary Aaron Pierce and his band, No Longer Music, boldly bring the message of salvation to people who consider Christianity to be a dead religion. Find out how their edgy brand of music and drama reaches people in places where traditional outreaches fail. Read A Heavenly Message to Hell. View their recent concert-tour video from Poland at http://vimeo.com/26573402.

By Marlene Weston 

 

The Missions Department and Women's Ministries have joined together to pray and care for women missionaries on foreign fields. The fall kick-off event takes place Monday, Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Grace Church. Read about the Heart to Heart ministry.

MEN: Mark your calendars

Saturday, Oct. 1

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Grace Church South lawn and fields

(Start assembling your Grill-Off team)

More red meat that a tailgate party at Texas Stadium! Get ready fo grilling competitions, prizes, activities, games, music and a special message from Pastor Mac. For men of all ages - as long as they have teeth. Register online soon at www.atgrace.com/events.

Watch for details.