Announcements

grace fellowship weekly Announcements

Sundays at Grace

 

Encounter Grace - 9:00 a.m. - Are you new to Grace? Do you want to know more about our church? Encounter Grace is a 2 week class that meets downstairs in Room #114. Attending 2 consecutive weeks is ideal. However, weeks 1 & 3 are the same and weeks 2 & 4 are the same. 5th Sunday is the time for a guided Tour of Grace given by Jody Hoffman (Buddy's wife). Meet in the Encounter Grace room at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit the Encounter Grace webpage.

 

Worship Service Times: Sundays at 9:00 a.m., 1o:40 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (in the High School Room), and 5:15 p.m. Sign Language Interpreter provided for the 9:00 a.m. worship service.

GraceKidz (Nursery through 5th Grade) - 9:00 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.

LUG Middle School - Sundays 9:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m., and Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.

TrueNorth High School - Sundays 9:00 a.m.

College - Sundays 10:30 a.m. (Discipleship House)

 

Worship service at 11 a.m. in the High School room with Buddy preaching LIVE. And just like our 5:15 service has its own unique feel, we believe this 11:00 service will add a fresh flavor of worship to Grace Sundays. Expect the same great worship connection Grace always tries to offer along with some hymns, some Gospel tunes, even the occasional choir! And it's all wrapped, of course, around Buddy's Bible teaching. We invite you to come and enjoy the variety.

 

Experience The 5:15: The 5:15 service on Sunday evenings offers an extended worship experience where you (and your family) can escape the rush of life, even for just a moment. We take our morning service, which is centered on worship and the Word, and add an extended time of prayer and praise where our ministry team can pray for you, over you, with you... Put simply, our volunteers come, expecting to stay. Plus, childcare is offered for nursery, K through 5th and LUG for Middle School students. So, whether you're hungry for more, or just want to donate your usual morning seat to a visitor, we invite you to experience the 5:15.


Deaf Class: Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Room 114. Sign Language Interpreter provided for the 9:00 a.m. worship service.

 

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Grace Announcements

New Believer's Class: March 29, 4:00 pm in the Arena/Treasure Island Room downstairs. For anyone (8 years & up) interested in being baptized on Easter. The purpose is to help people have a full understanding of what it means to have a personal, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Since we don't have a Kindom Life: Joining the Family class scheduled before Easter, we're inviting teens and adults, desiring baptism on Easter Sunday, to join us for this class.

 

New Kingdom Life Class - Sharing our Lives: Sunday, March 29, 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. in the Middle School room - The fourth session of the Kingdom Life series will focus on forming or joining a G.R.A.C.E. Community Group. Growing through Relationships, Accountability, Care and Encouragement. Lunch and childcare provided. Please sign-up in the lobby or email becka@gfc.tv. Contact briank@gfc.tv for more info.

 

Kingdom Connections: Saturday, April 18, at Grace. A great opportunity to discover, and network with, the various businesses represented here at Grace. Email Brian Krawczyk for more info on how to get involved. To reserve a table for your business at Kingdom Connections, fill out this form.

 

 

Vox Humana Grace: We're forming a new worship group called Vox Humana Grace, and we're inviting all people who want to use their voices to create a rich, vibrant, expressive sound to join us! We are currently rehearsing for Easter services on Sundays, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. in the High School Room. For more information contact: Chuck Sullivan. Check us out on Facebook.

 

Interested in Discipleship? There are opportunities to invest in the life of a college student at our Midtown Campus! Our Mentorship Program is in need of Discipleship Group Leaders and one on one spiritual mentors. If you have found yourself praying for the right person to disciple, this is for you! We are excited to walk with you as you impart what God has given you in your life. Please contact Zach Presten, 678.283.9340.

 

Like to cook? Join our cooking rotation for meals at Midtown. Contact lacey@gfc.tv to find out more.

 

Interested in Mentoring High School Students? If you would like an exciting opportunity, consider being a D-group leader. Contact Erin Burchik for more information.

 

Chops for Locks: Locks of Love is coming to Grace on May 11. Hairstylists needed! To volunteer, contact Wendy Stoner.

 

Students working for you to raise support for mission trips! If you have baby sitting, odd jobs, yard work or anything that a high school student can do, please contact elizabeth@gfc.tv.

 

Tent Donation: The student ministry is taking a tent camping trip for Spring Break. If you would like to donate a tent, write a check for $100 to GFC with "tent donation" in the memo line. We will clean it after our trip and give it back to you. Donations needed by March 29. We need 19 tents. Contact: elizabeth@gfc.tv.

 

Hop-n-Ride: Grace Shuttles: This is the fun and easy way to get to Grace on Sunday mornings. Park at the "big lot" at Brookwood High School, hop on the shuttle, and ride to Grace. You'll receive a coupon for a free cup of Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Look for signs! Shuttles run: 7:00-9:15, 10:00-10:55, & 11:55-12:35.


GriefShare: If someone you love has passed away, Grief Share is a great tool to aid you in your healing and recovery. Come join us. We meet on Monday nights, 6:30-8:30 in Room 114. For more info, email John Baker, or call 770.979.7000 ext 102.


Celebrate Recovery:Our purpose is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "12 Steps of Recovery." We meet on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m. in the High School room at Grace. For more information about Celebrate Recovery, call John Baker at 404.784.4189.

New Believer's Class (prerequisite to baptism) - March 16, 4:00 pm in the Arena/Treasure Island Room downstairs. For anyone (8 years & up) interested in being baptized. The purpose of the New Believer's class is to help people have a full understanding of what it means to have a personal, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
The following topics are addressed:
• Salvation
• Growing in your faith
• Communion (The Lord's Supper)
• Baptism
All are welcome, and there is no need to sign up ahead of time.


Deaf Class: Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Room 114. Sign Language Interpreter provided for the 9:00 a.m. worship service.


The Parking Team is looking for a few good men, women, or couples to assist our folks at Grace with parking. If you are interested, please contact becka@gfc.tv or call 404.514.5570.

 

Brookwood High School students: Need Parking? Park in the lot across from Grace. Cost is only $125 for the entire year or $75 for this semester. If you get your license during the year, rates are adjusted accordingly. All benefits go to help fund YoungLife in the Brookwood cluster. For more information contact Pamela 404.435.5894.

Grab it and Go Dinners - After the 5:15 service. Follow the aroma to a tasty dinner sold in the Foyer! Not only can you GRAB your dinner - you can GO to your small group with it. Cost $3.00 - $5.00. NOTE: Grab it and Go Dinners have ended until Fall 2008

Lunch Buddy Program at RD Head Elementary School - This program is a lot of fun. Children love it when someone comes to school to have lunch with them. Some children don't have anyone in their life who does that. You can fill that void. We would love to pair you up with your own lunch buddy for this school year. You can decide when and how often you go, as it suits your schedule. This is such a wonderful opportunity to minister to a child. If you can help call Tracy Baker at 404.784.0411

 

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Care Ministries

 

Celebrate Recovery - The purpose of Grace Fellowship Church's Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "12 Steps of Recovery." This experience allows us to "be changed." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. If you want to learn more about Celebrate Recovery, please call John Baker at 404.784.4189 or check our webpage. We meet Mondays from 6:00-9:00 in the High School Room, main building.

 

Divorce Care - Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. DivorceCare meets on Sunday evenings, 6:15-8:00 pm in the Treehouse  and is led by Jack Pursell, and Mark and Charlotte Willer. DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) for 1st -5th grades, and childcare for children under 1st grade is provided. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. Contact Judy Smith, 678.907.0087 for information.

 

Divorce Care for Kids - The 13-week session for kids in 1st grade and above meets on Sundays from 6:15-8:00 pm in Room 112 downstairs in the main building. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will:

-Learn to understand their feelings
-Express their emotions appropriately
-Feel better about themselves
-Develop coping skills
-Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort

Some children struggle deeply with the separation and divorce, while others seem to bounce back quickly. In the long run, all children are affected. DC4K will help minimize and eliminate the short- and long-term negative effects of divorce on your children's schoolwork, emotional health and spiritual life. As your children begin to heal from the pain and confusion, their relationships with you, God and others will grow healthy and strong. Contact Judy Smith, 678.907.0087 for information.


NOW WHAT...Divorce: We are offering a group for teens experiencing divorce in their family on Sundays at 10:40 am in the Middle School room. This group teaches teens to identify and find the
strength to accept and heal from the various hurts and confusion a separation or divorce can cause
them. Class supply fee $10. Contact: stephanie@gfc.tv.

 

Grace Cancer Care Ministry is seeking volunteers and prayer covering those who have been impacted by cancer. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 22, at 4:00 p.m. in Room #114. If you want to serve in a practical manner, please contact Glenn and Ann Stevens, annandale@msn.com, 770.978.3875, website: www.gracecancercare.wetpaint.com.


GriefShare: If someone you love has passed away, Grief Share is a great tool to aid you in your healing and recovery. Come join us. We meet on Monday nights, 6:30-8:30 in Room 114. For more info, email John Baker, or call 770.979.7000 ext 102.

 

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GraceKidz (Nursery through 5th Grade)

 

For more information on the children's ministries, visit the GraceKidz webpage.

 

Contact: Denise Cox 404.663.7992, GraceKidz direct line 770.979.2502.

 

Get spiritually FIT! Each week, we provide GraceKidz families with Daily Devotions called FIT: Families in Truth. These are simple, fun, Bible-based devotions that you can do together as a family. They are written specifically for GraceKidz, reinforcing the Bible story taught that week. In the month of February, we are challenging our precious GraceKidz to get FIT with their families! Help your child to Get FIT in February! For current & past issues of FIT, go to the GraceKid website.

 

5th Grade Retreat: March 14 - Jesus, Others, Self. We want our kids, who are fast-approaching Middle School, to really think about who Jesus is to them, how they can serve and love others, and how much He loves them, and wants them to find their self-worth in Him. The cost per child is $25, which includes lunch. Registration is now through Sunday, March 8.


Important Dates:

New Believer's Class - March 29
Baptism on Easter -
April 12

Volunteer Appreciation - April 29

Baby Dedication - May 10
Backyard Bible Clubs -
June 22-26
Summer Camp Dates for Look-Up Lodge -
Registration for everyone: March 22, 3:30-5:00 p.m. High School room.

Camp Dates:

High School - May 25-28 (rising 9th graders through HS grads)
Middle School -
May 29-June 1 (rising 6th through rising 8th graders)
GraceKidz -
June 5-8 (rising 3rd through rising 5th graders)


Backyard Bible Clubs: June 22-26.


Awana This Week! Awana is a children's Bible club with an emphasis on scripture memory and Christian living. Awana meets Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. and is for children age 3 through 5th grade.

Awards Ceremonies: Puggles and Cubbies - March 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the High School room.
K-2nd - April 1, 6:00 p.m. 3rd-5th - April 1 7:15 p.m. in Auditorium.


New Believer's Class (prerequisite to baptism) - March 16, 4:00 pm in the Arena/Treasure Island Room downstairs. For anyone (8 years & up) interested in being baptized. The purpose of the New Believer's class is to help people have a full understanding of what it means to have a personal, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
The following topics are addressed:
• Salvation
• Growing in your faith
• Communion (The Lord's Supper)
• Baptism
All are welcome, and there is no need to sign up ahead of time.

Baptism Easter, March 23 - We ask that all persons desiring to be baptized attend the New Believer's Class which will be held Sunday, March 16, at 4:00 in the Arena downstairs. We will baptize children (age 8 and up) at Grace Fellowship Church, if parents and church leaders are certain that a child has full understanding of his personal relationship with Christ. Children who want to be baptized must attend the New Believer's Class with their parents.

Want to know exactly what your kids are learning in GraceKidz each week? Check out our website that features our Bible lessons and everything else that we do on Sundays in GraceKidz. www.biblelessons4kidz.com

 

Huddle Groups: Every Sunday, our K-5th GraceKidz participate in large group worship, relevant Bible teaching, and Huddle Group activities. A Huddle Group consists of 8-10 children with a committed adult leader whose goal is to provide intentional shepherding for each child. After the large group Bible teaching time, Huddle Groups meet in a small group setting during the time your child is at church each Sunday, September-May.


Our GraceKidz Need YOU! Want to make an investment that will last for eternity? Spend some time helping kids grow in God's Word. Nursery - 10:40 am session, Preschool - all sessions, K-5th grade - Huddle Group Leaders. Awana - listeners, helpers, leaders.


What is FIT? FIT stands for Families In Truth. Our desire is to support parents as they train up their children in God's truth. Every week at GraceKidz, children are taught relevant biblical lessons. FIT reinforces these truths throughout the week by providing families with quick and powerful daily devotions. It only takes a few minutes a day to keep your family spiritually FIT! FIT pages are located INSIDE the GraceKidz newsletter each week. For current & past issues of FIT, go to the GraceKid website.

Why come to the 5:15 service on Sunday nights???

Why Come To The 5:15 Service On Sunday Nights? Plenty of good seats! Parking is a breeze! Same Bible teaching and worship with Buddy and Aaron! Nursery, Preschool, K-5th GraceKidz!

 

Café Grace serves dinner for Awana and LUG families in the Middle School room at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings. The cost is $4-$5 per person. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent as we do not have adequate supervision - NO drop-offs, please.

 

GraceKidz Offering helps Mission Trips - We believe that our GraceKidz are capable of being actively involved with reaching neighbors and nations with the gospel. The offerings collected from our children help support people who are going on mission trips. It is not too early to teach your children the joy of giving to God's work. Encourage your kids to share, give, and pray for the gospel to be spread in their neighborhood and to the ends of the earth!

 

Divorce Care for Kids - The 13-week session for kids in 1st grade and above meets on Sundays from 6:15-8:00 pm in Room 112 downstairs in the main building. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will:

-Learn to understand their feelings
-Express their emotions appropriately
-Feel better about themselves
-Develop coping skills
-Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort
Some children struggle deeply with the separation and divorce, while others seem to bounce back quickly. In the long run, all children are affected. DC4K will help minimize and eliminate the short- and long-term negative effects of divorce on your children's schoolwork, emotional health and spiritual life. As your children begin to heal from the pain and confusion, their relationships with you, God and others will grow healthy and strong. Contact Judy Smith, 678.907.0087 for information.

 

We have tremendous resources available to help parents spiritually shepherd their children. These are available in the GraceKidz Office directly across from the Nursery.

 

bible

The New International Reader's VersionŽ (NIrV, 1996) is a new Bible version developed to enable early readers to understand God's message. The NIrV was designed to make the Bible clear and understandable to early readers and can be read by a typical fourth grader. For this reason, it is also of value to the millions for whom English is a second language. It intends to be distinguished by five fundamental characteristics? readability, understandability, compatibility with the NIV, reliability, and trustworthiness. The cost is $10.00.

 

 

the lamb

The Lamb Picture Book is for children ages 5 and up. It explains the Gospel message beginning with Creation and ending with Christ. Fully illustrated, the paintings in the book help children better understand the biblical stories. $20.00

 

 

 

Big Picture BookThe Big Picture Bible Story Book is perfect for parents to read to their children. Great for kids ages 3-8. $20.00

 

 

 

 

 

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LUG (Middle School)

 

Check out www.lugweb.com for more information.

 

Contact: Mike Robertson, 770.595.5473.


LUG Church meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and at 5:15 p.m.in the Middle School room. Bible teaching, worship, games and more. Please bring your Bible.


LUG Wednesdays, 6-8:10 p.m. Don't miss the last two LUGs of the season! LUG ends March 25.

 

8th grade Dessert: Wednesday, May 6th. Sign up forms in the Middle School room. Pictures are due soon so pick up your form right away.


Spring Break - Camping at Ormond Beach: Get your forms in the Middle School room. Balance due Sunday, March 15.

 

LOOKUP SUMMER CAMP - ONE DAY SIGN UP! Sunday March 22 from 3:30-5:30 in the High School room. All forms are due by this time!


LUG Linger: Students planning on attending the 11:00 a.m. service will stay in the Middle School room until then.


Infusion: Mondays, meet at Grace at 4:45 p.m. We will be going to Lawrenceville, 5-7 p.m. and Clarkston, 5-8 p.m. We need adult volunteers to build relationships with mothers and fathers at the apartments. Contact Erin Burchik for more information.


Café Grace serves dinner for Awana and LUG families in the Middle School room at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings. The cost is $4-$5 per person.


Interested in volunteering for student ministry? Contact Anita Rainwater for more information.


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TrueNorth (High School)

 

For more information, check out the high school page at True North Times.

 

Contact: Brian Burchik, 404.368.2584.


Truenorth meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the High School room.

 

High School Seniors! If you have a high school senior and would like to learn more about the activites coming up please contact Elizabeth by Feb. 15 for info.

 

LOOKUP SUMMER CAMP - ONE DAY SIGN UP! Sunday March 22 from 3:30-5:30 in the High School room. All forms are due by this time!

 

Spring Break sign up! NOTE CHANGE OF DATE! April, 4-7. We will be camping at Ormond Beach, FL. Final day to sign up - March 11th.

 

Infusion: Mondays, meet at Grace at 4:45 p.m. We will be going to Lawrenceville, 5-7 p.m. and Clarkston, 5-8 p.m. We need adult volunteers to build relationships with mothers and fathers at the apartments. Contact Erin Burchik for more information.

 

One Shot - reach out to visitors: Contact Katie.whitmire@gmail.com if you are interested in helping visitors feel connected.

 

Send a student to camp or on a mission to Jordan or Peru. "Gift Certificates" available. Ask for details at the Student Depot.


Interested in volunteering for student ministry? Contact Erin Burchik for more information.


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College & Young Adult Singles

 

Visit the Young Adults or the College webpage for more information .

 

College: Sundays we meet at 10:30 a.m. in the Discipleship House.


D-Groups: If you are interested in being in or leading a D-group, please email AJ Passman.


Contact for College: AJ Passman, 770.378.7915.

 

Singles Event: Thursday, March 19th, 7:00 p.m. in the High School room. Great fun, worship and a beginning of a whole new ministry here at Grace. For questions, contact: randy@gfc.tv.


House Churches: In the Kingdom of God, Christian community is not optional, it's essential. House churches are weekly gatherings where you and other believers your age can meet to study the Scripture, pray, worship, eat, and hang out. These are the best places to get to know other people in the community, and you're invited to any house church that fits you:
-College (18-22 ): Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m.; 14 Bailey Drive 30047. Contact: Jeff Hanson.
-Bridgewater (anyone just out of college): Thursdays @ 7 p.m.; 955 Bridgewater Walk 30078. Contact: Jon Stallsmith.
-20-somethings: Thursdays @ 7 p.m.; Discipleship House; Contact: John Crayton.
-Midtown: Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.; 574 Greenwood Ave. 30308. Contact: Zach Presten.


Pastor of Students: Randy Rainwater, 404.786.3722

 

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Grace Couples

 

For more information, check out the Grace Couples Page.

 

Want to form or join a G.R.A.C.E. Community Group? Growing through Relationships, Accountability, Care and Encouragement. Come to the "Sharing Our Lives" Kingdom class Sunday, March 29, 12:15-2:15 p.m. Food and childcare provided. For more information about the class, contact Brian Krawczyk. Tos sign up, email becka@gfc.tv.

 

Marriage Mentors: Are you a more seasoned couple interested in investing in the marriages of younger less experienced couples? Go to www.GraceCouples.com to find out more information about becoming a Grace Marriage Mentor.


The Couple Checkup: An online assessment designed to activate dialogue, discovery and increase the overall quality of your relationship. Uniquely designed for each married, engaged or dating couple. Go to the Grace Couples webpage to get started.


Getting Married? Thinking about Marriage? Just Married? Contact Brian Krawczyk for more info on "Prepare To Last". Next group starting in April. Get $35 off your marriage license!

 

Adoption Community Group: For those who have adopted, considering adoption or foster to adopt. Domestic or International. Come pray, support and learn from each other. Contact Kim Streater to find out about the next meeting.

 

Grace Couples E-News: Click here to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter with great tips on marriage, family, saving money and more.

 

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ExoBoxOlogy (Women)

 

Visit the Grace Women's webpage for more information.

 

Playground Playgroup: Playing together on April 3, 9:30 a.m @ Mountain Park (between the ball fields). Contact Stephanie Schroeder.

 

Knit@Nite: Knitting with a purpose! All skill levels are welcome. Gathering March 19 from 7-9 p.m. @ Barb Townsend's house. Contact Barb Townsend 770.979.2151 or barb@townsend.net.

 

Praying Scripture for Your Family: March 15, 10:40 a.m. in Learning Cottage A7. Meets every 3rd Sunday of the month. "Praying for the Family" booklet $5. Contact: Linlee Legg.

 

Mom 2 Mom: Prayer & support for moms of children in the Autism spectrum. Next meeting March 14 @ 10 a.m. Melissa Berry, 404.414.3542.

 

SOS (Sharing our Struggle): Community of women dealing with infertility & pregnancy loss. Next meeting March 29, 6:30 p.m. Contact Dava Aul 770.241.4258, theauls@yahoo.com for group & one-on-one prayer & support.

 

EXO Winter Studies: Click here to view the class listing and register online.

 

Call to Prayer: Follows the Awana schedule. Megan Keyes 770.722.4442, themegankeyes@gmail.com.

 

Operation Mongoose: Join us in praying for our kids before they wake up and after they go to bed! Every Monday 5:30-6:30 am and 9-10 pm in auditorium. Come as you are...PJs and all. For questions, exoboxology@gfc.tv.

 

Ladies Latte Nite: Coffee with the girls! Next gathering TBA. Contact Dee Combs.

 

Snellville Women's CBS: Wednesday mornings at Grace. Nursery provided. Pre-registration required. Donna Faye Sowell 770.717.0647.

 

Gwinnett Women's Evening CBS: Monday nights from 7:00-8:30 The Forum at Mountain Park First
Baptist Church. Begins Monday, August 18. Study: Amos & Isaiah. Contact: SandyMcMath or 770.985.8860.

 

Stranger on the Road to Emmaus:Want to understand how the Old & New Testament are linked together in one consistent message? Take Grace's capstone course! Check the Grace Institute webpage for dates and locations.

 

Moms in Touch: If you're not praying for your child's school, who is? Our heart is that every school be covered in prayer. To find a group, contact Joy Van Der Sluys 770.972.0817 or Jill McEwen 770.972.0099.

 

Meals Needed: If you're willing to make a meal from time to time for families in need, please contact our meals coordinator, Dawn Brown 770.978.1615 dawn@adsley.com.

 

EXO Family Cookbook: We want your LIFE recipes! Send us your best tips on parenting, marriage, friendship, sistering, etc.  Be as creative as you want! Tips can be relational, spiritual, or practical in nature. Send your tips to exoboxology@gfc.tv with the subject title "recipe".

Wellspring Living: Connecting a caring community with women seeking healing, independence, restoration & a way out of unhealthy behaviors through Biblical principles. To get involved contact Denise Grubb.

 

EXO on Facebook: Yet another way to stay connected! Join our Facebook group with pictures, Jody Journals, updates, needs & more: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15388356628.

 

EXO Weekly Email: Stay up-to-date on all EXOnews,ministry needs, prayer requests, and much more! To sign-up, email us at exoboxology@gfc.tv.


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    Men of Grace

     

    Visit the Grace Men's webpage for more information, or contact Brian Krawczyk.

     

    Kingdom Connections: Saturday, April 18, at Grace. A great opportunity to discover, and network with, the various businesses represented here at Grace. Email Briank@gfc.tv for more info on how to get involved.

     

    Men's E-News: Click here to sign up for our weekly men's newsletter

     

    Men's Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood. Providing men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God. Study being taught by Buddy Hoffman. Tuesdays 5:45-7:30 am in the High School room. Additional cell groups forming around Atlanta. Email Brian Krawczyk for more information.

     

    Grayson Cell Group meeting Wednesdays 8-9:30 p.m. at the North Forke clubhouse starting Sept. 17. Email Rusty for more details.

     

    Want to Form an Atlanta-Area Cell Group? Please contact Brian Krawczyk for more information on how to get started.

     

    Operation Mongoose: Men, join the call to prayer for our kids. Mondays 5:30-6:30 a.m. and 9-10 p.m. in the auditorium.


    Men's Prayer Group: Every Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m. in the church foyer. Call Arthur Farr, 770.265.6531 for more information.


    Men's Community Bible Study: Monday nights at 7:00 in the Middle School Room. Contact
    Hardin Byars for more information.

     

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    Singles Ministry

     

    The Singles Again Group meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Discipleship Center, room U5, and on Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. in a member's home. For more information, contact Jack or Sharon Pursell or call 770.277.5905.

     

    Divorce Care - Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Don't go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. DivorceCare meets on Sunday evenings, 6:15-8:00 pm in the Treehouse  and is led by Jack Pursell, and Mark and Charlotte Willer. DC4K (Divorce Care for Kids) for 1st -5th grades, and childcare for children under 1st grade is provided. Contact Judy Smith 678.907.0087. Contact Judy Smith, 678.907.0087 for information.

     

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    First Up (50+)

     

    Visit the First Up webpage for more information.

     

    Contact: John Baker 770.979.7000, ext 102.

 

Thursday Morning Bible Study: First Up Bible Study Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Middle School room. We are going through the video series, "The Truth Project" from Focus on the Family.

 

Potluck Dinner: Tuesday, March 17 in the Middle School room.

 

Luther College Orchestra Concert: Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of the Norcross First United Methodist Church. Admission is free. We will provide transportation to the concert, leaving Grace at 5:30 p.m. Eat before you come, because we will not be stopping for dinner.


Lunch Buddy Program at RD Head Elementary School - This program is a lot of fun. Children love it when someone comes to school to have lunch with them. Some children don't have anyone in their life who does that. You can fill that void. We would love to pair you up with your own lunch buddy for this school year. You can decide when and how often you go, as it suits your schedule. This is such a wonderful opportunity to minister to a child. If you can help call Tracy Baker at 404.784.0411.

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Visit the Grace360 webpage for more information.

 

Peru Construction Team: We are sending a team to Layo, Peru on May 1-12 to work on a Youth dormitory building for the community. We would appreciate your prayers and financial donations for building materials (memo line: Peru Construction 0509). Contact Brian Zeis.

 

Grace Connectors: We are a group that meets to pray and sign birthday cards for our missionaries. After interacting with the missionaries on short term trips, you understand how they appreciate hearing from us and being remembered in prayer for them. Also we hear reports from teams of some of their experiences. Please join us on the 1st Sunday of every month at 3:30 pm in the Encounter Grace room (Room 114, downstairs Main building). For more information email Danny Spinks.

 

Truth Project Small Groups: If you are interested in joining a Truth Project small group please contact Doug Darr.

 

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Other Announcements

 

Aaron Keyes' latest CD Not Guilty Anymore - Offered in the new Toolbox Window in the foyer for $15. We will also be offering Because at a discounted price of $12. Please join the worship team in supporting Aaron and his music as God uses him to touch neighborhoods, nations, and the next generation.

 

Volunteer Opportunities to minister to women (and men) at the Pregnancy Resource Center of
Gwinnett. The Center provides all the training you will need. To learn more about us come for a tour
or contact Debbie Merrick at debbie@prcg.org or Carrie Soles (Medical) at carrie@prcg.org. The
center's number is 770.338.1680.

 

Brookwood High School students: Need Parking? Park in the lot across from Grace. Cost is only $125 for the entire year or $75 for this semester. If you get your license during the year, rates are adjusted accordingly. All benefits go to help fund YoungLife in the Brookwood cluster. For more information contact Pamela 404.435.5894.

 

Lilburn and Southeast Co-op Collection - Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Baby Food. These are some basic staple items that are used everyday by the co-op. Please drop off your food in the lobby. For more needs, please pick up a wish list, also in the lobby. For questions contact Dan & Jan Yoest at 404.520.5272.

Prayer Force - We need more Prayer Warriors that are committed to arrive at the church on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. to pray and read scriptures over each chair. Prayer can do what God can do! You will only need to serve once every six to eight weeks. For more information, contact becka.mullennix@gracefellowshipchurch.com. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.- 2 Chronicles 7:15

 

Volunteers needed to minister to the next generation. See the following sections for specific needs: Children, Middle School, High School, & College.

 

The Venture Crew at Grace is for young men and women ages 15-20. It is a high adventure group that meets once a month for weekends of hiking, climbing, rafting, etc. For more information, to join or volunteer as a leader, call Mike Spinks, Crew Advisor 770.717.8908 or M'Lyn Spinks. Venture Crew meets from 7-8 pm every other Monday.

 

The Boy Scout Troop at Grace is for Boys 11-17 and meets Monday nights at 7. We are particularly looking for graduating 5th graders and 6th graders. Please come and join us and discover the adventure, skills, and fun of scouting. We meet at the Discipleship Center across the street. For more information call David Cowan, Scoutmaster, 678.521.0353.

 

For additions and/or changes to the church directory, contact Betsy Harris.

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