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Praise Brief:

The Kairos Winter Retreat, led by Pastor Clark Crebar, took place Jan. 13-15 at Timber Bay Retreat Center with 80 young adults deepening their walk with God.

News Briefs

Did you miss the meetings to become a Small Group Leader?

Pastor Mark Kendall has scheduled more meetings. Discover how God can use you to facilitate a small group with friends, neighbors, or co-workers to learn more about God's Word based on Pastor Troy's messages.

Information Meetings
 (Attend one)

Sunday, Feb. 5
 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
Choir Rehearsal Room

Wednesday, Feb. 15
6:45 p.m.
Room M152

Sunday, Feb. 19
9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
Room M245

No registration needed - just come?

Questions? Click to contact Jessica.

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February 2012

God and Your Stuff 

Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor
Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor 

By Troy Dobbs, Senior Pastor

Grace Church has been blessed to receive abundant financial support during December 2011, support that exceeded our budgets.

Moving forward, I would like to share information from Wesley Willmer, author of God and Your Stuff, to help you assess the correlation between your spiritual maturity and use of your possessions.

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Prayer Warriors praying man

By Jim Chamberlain

 

There are no special qualifications or experience that people need beyond a sincere heart to stand in prayer before the Lord. Are you in? Read about prayer opportunities at Grace Church in Prayer Warriors.

 

Men's Ministry Pastor Mac Threinen invites men to attend the upcoming Men's Prayer Summit, taking place at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, March 8-10.

More info and registration at: www.atgrace.com/mens-prayer-summit.

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From Tragedy to Triumph Man_holding_Bible

By Phil Schwarz

 

Life can be very demanding for fathers of special needs children. These dads are often challenged to be stronger than most others might imagine. Out of his own need, Chuck Peterson started a monthly support group at Grace Church to address their very real needs. Learn more about Barnabas Dads in From Tragedy to Triumph.

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Singing God's Praises 

By Eliaabeth Mann  Musical Notes

 

From preschoolers to student leaders, the Grace Church children's choirs exude a passion for putting songs in the hearts of those who participate, and lending music to the ears of those who hear them. With joyful dedication and passion, participants use their talents to proclaim their love for the Lord, and grow closer to Him in the process. Read about them in Singing God's Praises.

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Sharing Hope With the Homeless Student-Gerald

By Barb Howe

 

Without much notice, they have been feeding the hungry, clothing the homeless, and demonstrating the love of Christ to people who will never be able to repay them. They are the fun-loving students of Covert Ops who have built a ministry all their own, from their desire to serve God in a unique way. Read about them in Sharing Hope With the Homeless. 

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From Grace Church Missions Teens

By Kimberly Johnson

 

Two exciting events are coming our way. For teens and parents, there is the upcoming Dare2Share "Game Day" Youth Conference taking place on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 - 25 at Grace Church. For those whom the Lord is calling, plans are underway for the all-church mission trip to Kenya. Read what's happening From Grace Church Missions.