November, 2009
Grace Connection
Greetings!

The mission of the community of Grace Church is to reach people for Christ and help those who believe in Christ become more like Him.  But what does that really mean?  How do the ministries of Grace Church fulfill that mission?  And most importantly, how can you and I be part of that mission?

This month the Grace Connection will continue a four month series which began in August and focuses on the Four Core Values of Grace Church.  The next Core Value?  People Investment. We'll read testimonies from people who have been invested in and are making investment in others. 
 
Perspective by Joel Walters
Joel WaltersWe talk a lot now-a-days about the decline in traditional values - how no one believes in anything anymore and no one seems to value the important things of life. That's why we have used the last three issues of our Grace Connection to discuss the Core Values of Grace Church.  

Our first core value is Biblical Faithfulness:  In everything we do we seek to be faithful to the inspired and inerrant word of God.  
Second, we are committed to Spiritual Growth:  We are expected to grow in our likeness of Christ, both individually and as a church, the now visible body of Christ upon this earth.
Third, we seek to be Outreach Focused:  We structure our ministries with an outward focus, believing that we exist to reach and serve others, not just ourselves.

This month I want to cover our fourth core value:  People Investment. ...more

 
Real People
Our final core value is People Investment which prompted us to ask, "How have you been invested in/ministered to?" and "How are you investing in/ministering to others?"  The response was great - take a look...

How have you been invested in/ministered to?

By virtue of being a member of a small group, informal, "natural"
friendships, and teacher at Graceland I know that I am prayed for,
affirmed, counseled and confronted ... more

How do you invest in/minister to others?

Being there for people when they are in need, listening, being gracious, and showing a genuine care and concern ...
more
Ministry Opportunities
The first part of the mission of Grace is
 "to reach people for Christ"
Here's your opportunity!

KID-MANIA
October 31, 2009, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grace Church, 2005 Estates Pkwy., Allen
Admission: 1 can or box of non-perishable food to benefit Allen Community Outreach

GAMES!  CANDY!  FUN! INFLATABLES! CAKE-WALK! STORIES!
Bring your friends!

 
In This Issue
Perspective
Real People
Prayer Focus
Quick Links
Prayer Focus
"I (Jesus) am the vine; you (believers) are the branches.  If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. ... This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." John 15:5, 8 (NIV)
 
Pray for the body of Grace to:
 
Remain in Christ...by spending time with/listening to Him in Bible reading and prayer
Bear much fruit...by reaching out to your friends, coworkers and/or neighbors with His truth
-       Ask God to show you what He is doing in your life right now (what there is to be thankful for/about)
-       Ask God to reveal two people that He wants you to share this with
-       Share what God is doing in your life with these two people this month and see how He works through you
-       Share how God uses that experience with someone else from the body of Grace as a way to encourage/build up the body



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