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Praise Brief |
Christian rock band No Longer Music has just completed its summer 2011 tour:
- Played 40 shows in 10 countries over three months before approximately 20,000 people
- Openly proclaimed the Gospel in front of several mosques in Turkey
- During their performance in Tczew, Poland, storms covered the entire city, except the park location where their show was held
- Many in their audiences responded to receive Christ, or Bibles and Gospel tracks
In response to the August 2011 Clothing Closet article in GraceTalk, donations included:
School supplies to provide at least five items to each child in attendance
- 14 back packs
- 150 notebooks
- 50 folders
- 75 packs of other supplies
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- 275 Bibles, which are always in high demand
New needs: winter jackets, diapers, wipes, and pull-ups |
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News Briefs |
ATTENTION LADIES!
Women's Ministries will be hosting a Heart to Heart
Spa Night for Missionary Women on Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more info about supporting this ministry with food, gift donations, or your time, contact Marlene at mweston412@comcast.net. |
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The 3 Million Dollar Question!
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Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor |
By Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor
Grace Church was blessed to receive a generous financial gift from one of our families. Determining how to strategically utilize this gift involved many meetings, and much prayer. Ultimately, we decided to use it to position Grace Church for future growth and ministry. To that end, I have outlined four major initiatives that we will be undertaking during the coming year.
Read the answer to our 3 Million Dollar Question. |
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Behind-the-Scenes Glory to God
By Phil Schwarz
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Back row: Bob Way, Nathan Stanley, Dan Kretsinger, James Jones.
Front row: Jim Greig, Ed Sorensen, Maria Cardenas, Dale Nelson.
(Part of the Facilities Team.) |
If you've ever wondered how the Grace Church building and grounds can look so good all the time, even following huge events, it is because of our dedicated Facilities Team. Give them a big "Thank You" the next time you see them. That is, if you can find them. Read about them and what they do in Behind-the-Scenes Glory to God.
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Fall Missions Festival 2011
 By Kimberly Johnson
The Missions Department has a full lineup of events, replete with world-renowned heroes of Christian faith: Dr. Sameh Maurice, pastor of the largest evangelical church int he Middle East; Louis Zamperini, of the New York Times Bestseller, "Unbroken; and Kim Phuc, "The Girl in the Picture" from the Vietnam War. Join us Sunday, Oct. 30 - Sunday, Nov. 6 for the Fall Missions Festival 2011. |
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A Stitch in Time - Who Knew?
By Fran Bailey
What do church ladies have in common with tornado victims, impoverished children, and prostitutes? It is the quilts they make to bring comfort to those in greatest need. Who are these ladies, and how are they threading the love of Christ in the hearts of people throughout the Twin Cities? Read about them in the Grace & Peace Quilters. |
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Community Care Nights
When Executive Pastor Jon Wright challenged Grace members to step up and serve during Community Care Nights on Thursday evenings, about 100 people responded. For the past several weeks, our team has been organizing, training, and preparing these volunteers for their respective roles.
Starting Oct. 6, on the Garden Level of our facility, Thursday evenings become Community Care Nights for anyone needing support or encouragement. When life gets you down, we care. For information about Community Care Nights, including the support groups being offered, go to www.atgrace.com/ccn. |
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Cover to Cover
By Stephanie Armstrong
 When Pastor Jason Barthelemy challenged senior high students with the task of reading the entire Bible during the summer, they responded. This tech savvy generation took a modern-day approach to learn biblical truths that are as relevant today as the day they were inscribed on scrolls. Read about our teens Cover to Cover.
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Broken and Mended
By Barb Howe
Uncertainty, tragedy, and guilt are not what you might expect to find in the story about a worship leader. But God orchestrated all these elements to transform a young man's life from despair to triumph. Teddy Reimer has much to share with those who wonder where God is in their lives. His life has been Broken and Mended.
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Retired to His Purpose
 By Jon Goltz
Jim Greig has found a multitude of ways to use his retirement years in service to the Lord as a volunteer at Grace Church. From Small Church leadership to room reservations, Jim fills his days doing the things he loves, and shares his ready smile with everyone he meets. Read about Jim. |
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Our Changing Grace Family
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