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This Sunday
Next Steps
Student Ministries

From Pastor Matt

Before I became a pastor, I got my degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Nazarene College, but wondered, now that I have my degree, does that make me a teacher?

I went through all of the class work, projects, some late nights and a
lot of glue and had a piece of paper that said I have accomplished all that I needed to become a teacher. Yesterday, as went to the local middle school to substitute for an ailing teacher, I wondered if I'm a real teacher. 

One piece of advice my Education Professor gave me changed my life. "You're going to pick up a lot of things that will help you teach a bunch of students. However, listen to this: kids wont care how much you know until they know how much you care.

I wonder what it would be like if we as the Body of Christ took this in mind? Let's continue to journey along with our brothers and sisters as we pray His Kingdom Come!
This Sunday at Grace Community
 Tom Beard
Chaplain Beard gave us something to think about on Sunday. We are starting a mini-series on the book of Judges and looking at the character of the Israelites. I'm excited about what we are going to learn this week!
Women of Grace

The First Ladies Luncheon is this Saturday! It will be a great planning and brainstorming time to bring ideas for better ways to minister to our ladies. Meet at the church at Noon for an amazing time of fellowship!
Student Ministries News
We are continuing our great Student ministries! 

Youth group is this Wednesday and we answer the question: What are some things that you need to go back to school? Maybe we need to be reminded to put something on....if you wonder what that means, join us for Youth group tonight at 7pm!

Children's Quizzing is going strong! The kids are studying Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Would your child(ren) like to participate? Contact Pastor Matt for information.

Children's Church Workers Needed
We are short Children's Church workers! Do you have a heart for kids? Are you willing to serve? There is a need for new children's church teachers and assistants for this year. If you would like to learn more about how to help in this amazingly fun ministry, please contact Pastor Matt.
Momentum 2015
Care for the Caregiver, Helping Children Deal with Grief and Loss, Discipleship in the Church of the Nazarene, Children's Ministry Outreach, and Discipleship in a Poly-Cultural World are a few of the classes that are offered this year at Momentum! Lunch will be provided from Panera Bread and the cost is $15 or $10 if you grab lunch elsewhere. There will be a time of worship at the end of the day and many opportunities to meet new people and revisit friends on the district. Registration is online at philanaz.org. If you would like attend, please contact Pastor Matt. It will be held on Saturday, October 24 starting at 8:30am till 4 pm. You'll be blessed! Don't miss it!!
Upcoming Events 

September 18, Monthly Church Board Meeting

September 19, Women of Grace Ladies Luncheon

October 24, Philadelphia District Conference "Momentum" at Fairview Village

October 24, "Love the Park" a day to clean and care for the Stenton Park

Truth From God's Word
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. -1 John 4:16
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Youth Pastor Matthew Brown
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