August 2012

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Meet Zack Nigliazzo, Candidate for Grace Children's Pastor

 

As most of you know, our Director of Children's Ministry, Rachel Browning, has resigned to take a great position with a church in Dallas. Fortunately, we believe that the Lord has providentially provided an ideal candidate: Zack Nigliazzo. Zack led our Youth Ministry at Grace exceptionally well for 7 years before heading to Dallas to complete seminary (graduated May 2012). He is a natural for a position like this. He knows our families, our leadership, our DNA, and has the theological education, leadership, and spiritual maturity we need. Zack possesses a friendly, approachable, and caring personality. He has a proven track record pulling off and participating in many children-oriented events. And perhaps most important, Zack is known and loved by many of our families at Grace.

Based on these reasons, the Elders are excited to recommend Zack Nigliazzo as the candidate for the Pastor of Children's Ministry.

The members of Grace will have the opportunity to vote on Zack at the Grace Family Gathering on Sunday, August 19 at the Anderson Campus.

You also have the opportunity to meet Zack and his wife, Kathryn, in the Anderson Fellowship Hall during the Coffee Social on Sunday, August 5, or next Sunday, between services at our Southwood campus.

 

 

More about Zack...
Zack is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M who has worked in the business world and as a staff member for Young Life. Many of you know him, of course, as Grace's former youth pastor, a position he held from 2002 - 2009. After completing his service in that role, Zack stepped down to pursue a seminary degree in Dallas. He met and married his wife Kathryn, who has also ministered with Young LIfe and has a heart for kids.  Zack is  excited about the possibility of returning to College Station and serving Grace Bible Church in the capacity of Children's Pastor. He and Kathryn are both looking forward to building relationships with the congregation and being a part of this great ministry.

News and Events

 

Praise for financial surplus! 

 

Grace ended the fiscal year with a surplus of $42,890. We are so thankful for the Lord's provision and for everyone's response to the financial need. Contributions were almost 4% greater than last year's donations. Grace chose to hold expenses under budget by $100,000, but we were able to pay all salaries, ministry expenses, missionary support, and administration costs. Gratefully, we begin the new fiscal year financially healthy.
          

Volunteer at The Giveaway | August 18 

 

The Giveaway is an annual service opportunity providing small appliances, furniture, and home goods to new international students in Bryan/College Station. If you are local, there are several times and ways you can help in addition to donating items. For more information, visit our website or email JanineFord@grace-bible.org.
            

The Grace Library has reopened! 

 

Don't miss this wonderful resource that Grace has within its doors at the Anderson Campus! The library is now in three spots around the campus, divided into a Children's Library (same location - Room 17), Family Fiction and Media Library (Room 33), and Reference and Theology Library (Room 39). Come "check out" the new setup!
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Ministry Updates

Anderson: 
Join us Aug 5 for a Coffee Social between Sunday services in Fellowship Hall. Catch up over coffee and snacks and meet someone new!

Children: 
GraceKids promotion Sunday for Pre-K through 4th grade is Sept 2nd!

Youth: Join us on Sunday mornings at either campus! Youth Axis small groups will start back up in the fall.

College: The last College Class for summer is Aug 5th. We will resume Sun, Aug 26th.

Ministry 20|30: Singles in their 20s & 30s join us Sunday for our series on "Transformation" by Hybels. For weekly activities visit our website or email us.

Women: Can't wait for Fall Bible study to start! Check out all the great options and times here.

Men: Make plans to join one of our Men's Small Groups this fall. Registration begins Aug 19. Click here to see the options!

Global Outreach: Drop off items for the Giveaway on Aug 5, 15-17 to College Auditorium. Work day Sun, Aug 5 from 2-5pm. Trucks and volunteers needed!

Community Outreach: Youth Impact took 40 kids to camp and several accepted Christ! We are excited to help these kids grow in their faith!

South Asian Fellowship: The summer dinner outreach programs are going very well. The India team returns Aug 4th. Pray for safe travel.

Grace Bible Mandarin Church: Revival meeting for believers and welcoming party for new Chinese students is Aug 25-26. Speaker is Chen Kunhua.
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