Grace Fellowship Church
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October 2010
IDOP 2010
IDOP: International
Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church


Back in the Soviet Era, it was not unusual for a practicing Christ follower in the satellite Republic of Uzbekistan to be sentenced to a hard labor camp for defying the government by holding a "gathering" in their home.  This is exactly what happened to Nora back in 1966.
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Chenault Family
Church Planting Ministry of Will and Amanda Chenault

The landscape of the Bible-Belt South is drastically changing; the irreligious culture of the east and west coast is slowly moving to the "heartland" south.  Given this reality, Will and Amanda Chenault, who previously served on our GFC Student Ministry staff, are pioneering a new work in Birmingham, Alabama and are finding incredible opportunities for Gospel ministry.  Read more. 
The Giving Depot
The Giving Depot:
All Aboard!

The Giving Depot is soon approaching.  It will take place Saturday, December 11th from 8:30am-4:30pm at The Refuge - the home of Rise Up!.  Some may ask... "What is the Giving Depot?"

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Building a Community
FlagRoots and Boots
"Roots and Boots" began in the hearts of a few members of  Grace after having the privilege to serve the family of our own Ben White, who gave his life in service to our country in Afghanistan. Read more
 
Tom and LeslieCelebrating 30 Years
Tom and Leslie Oyler were honored for their 30 years of service at Grace Fellowship Church during the Sunday worship services on October 3.  Tom has been the only Lead Pastor in the Church's history!  The celebration included some personal remarks from family and friends, pictures and videos highlighting Tom and Leslie's investment in this church family and a presentation of a beautiful picture to Tom representing the core ministry values of GFC. 
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HayrideFall Fun for the Whole Family at Harvest Festival 2010
You don't want to miss the annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 31st at Fender's Farm from 3-6pm. The Family Life ministry of GFC invites you to spend an afternoon full of fall fun!  Read more. 

Junior High Lock-Out
On November 19-20, from 10:00pm to 6:30am, there will be a lock-out for all 7th and 8th grade students.  The night will begin with worship and pizza at Grace, but everyone will be locked out after 11:30 for the rest of the night.  We'll be going bowling, roller skating, to the movie theater, and meeting back at the church in the morning for donuts.  The cost is only $20 for the entire night per student.  All sponsors will be free.  Please register ahead of time with Stephanie Walding.


The Amazing Race
Click here for details about this event for high schoolers.

Reaching a Community
Coats for KidsConnecting our Littlest GFCers with Meaningful Outreach Opportunities
Starting in preschool, GFC's children's ministry shares 150 different bibles stories and memory verses, first introducing three basic truths of our Christian faith with our 2s, 3s, and 4s: God made me, God loves me, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever. These  truths are the first faith-building blocks that will be foundations for the truths taught in K-6 ministry and will be a firm base that we pray will support and strengthen the kids as they grow in their knowledge of the Lord!  Read more.

Grace Outreach News!
Grace OutreachInterested in what's happening with GFC's outreach efforts? Want to learn more about opportunities to be part of a mission team or gain insights for your own outreach efforts? Check out Grace Outreach News  - our new online summary of Grace on the GO!
Special Events: Sunday, November 28

Baptism

Baptism tells the story of a person entering into newness of life.  The Sunday after Thanksgiving is the perfect

time for you to express your faith in Christ through baptism. For more info about this once in a lifetime event for youth and adults, go to gracejohnsoncity.com/baptism.  Please let us know of your interest to be baptized no later than November 14.


Parent/Child Dedication

This event for parents to publicly dedicate their young children to the Lord will be held during both services on November 28.  Beginning Sunday, October 24, you may pick up a "Dedication Packet" at Information Central or in our Nursery/Preschool areas.  You will also be asked to attend a Parent Orientation on Wednesday, November 10 at 6:15pm at GFC.  For more info, please contact Sanja at 979.5320. 
If you are going to change your contact information, please let us know!  You can update your information here or on the bulletin Connection Card.