[Sunday] The Gift of Time - Use The Gifts

When we treat time like a shrinking commodity, our families and neighbors can feel like frustrating interruptions. This week, we see how Jesus frees us to see those interruptions as gifts.

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] The Mask of the Maker - Use The Gifts

The shoes you put on every day when you work or shop are actually a mask of God, they are the very way He walks into the world to provide for His creation.

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[Sunday] The Seed Sprouts - Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah Ch52

There is always hope when a buried seed begins to sprout.

This Week we are talking about a Date Palm Here is a video about it.

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[Sunday] Treasure In The Pit - Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah Ch38

"We experienced a few technical issues with our livestream during the service this week, This is the first service and it includs a couple of microphone cutouts. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these hiccups!"

Jeremiah being thrown into the muddy cistern shows us why Jesus losing on the cross is the greatest news for our fragile "jars of clay."

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[Sunday] I Will - Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah Ch31

When life falls apart, our first instinct is to try and fix it ourselves. But in the midst of our deepest exile, God speaks a better word: "I will."

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Day of Infamy - Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah Ch25

We all have days we’ll never forget; when the phone rang, the diagnosis came, and everything fell apart. Jeremiah 25, points to a day of infamy just like this. But also in Gethsemane, Jesus steps right into the middle of our darkest moments to offer us a hope that nothing can uproot.

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What Had happened at Grace this week. 

[Sunday] Den of Robbers - Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah Ch7

It’s incredibly easy to look at the world, point fingers, and feel secure just because we are the righteous. Jeremiah 7 shows us how God wants to uproot our pride and plant His grace.

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[Sunday] Uproot & Plant - The Book of Jeremiah

When the world feels frozen in a bleak winter, God shows us the almond branch. He is awake. He is on the move. Jesus took the destruction upon Himself on the cross so He could plant the breath of new life in you!

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[Sunday] You Are Stars - Missio Dei Part 5

Just as taking in a panoramic view can remind us that everything will be okay, Revelation 7 and the promises of God invite us to step back and behold the ultimate beautiful picture.

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Christmas Boxes - Small Toys (card games, jump ropes, little cars, coloring books, hard candy)

For the month of October, we are collecting small toys that will fit in the Christmas Boxes. For example, card games, jump ropes, little cars, coloring books (with no words) and hard candy.

Feel free to add anything else you think would be fun, but remember it has to fit in the box.

We are wanting to bless even more children in Hait this Christmas. We are doubling our goal to 400 gift boxes!

Let’s start early so we can meet this awesome goal.

Each month we will focus on a type of a gift, but feel free to bless the children with whatever gift will fit in a plastic shoebox. OR—each box costs about $25.00, so if you would like to donate money, we will use it to purchase items for you.

Amazon has many gift ideas and are more reasonable when you put the word “bulk” in the search line, such as “Soccer balls bulk”.

Here are the goals for the next 7 months:

• May - Soccer balls

• June - Baby dolls (8” or under), necklaces & bracelets

• July - Backpacks

• August - Pencil cases, toothbrushes, toothpaste

• September - Bar soap, hairbrushes, double ball hair ties

• October - Toys-card games, jump ropes, little cars, coloring books (without words), etc., hard candy

• November - Anything goes that fits in the box!

PACKING DAY NOVEMBER 21ST

[Sunday] Faith & Fear - Missio Dei Part 5

When anxiety hits, we usually tell ourselves “faith over fear.” but perhaps God is calling us to something deeper: faith with the fear of the Lord. See how the massive, awesome power of God is actually the perfect resting place for our fearful hearts.

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[Sunday] The Bow - Missio Dei Part 5

When we read the flood story, it's so easy to focus on the destruction, but the true focus is the rainbow. 1 Peter chapter 3 shows us something amazing: God’s bow points us straight to the cross, the empty tomb, and the hope we have in deep waters.

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Remembering Helga Fielitz

Service Live Stream is at Saturday 11am

[Sunday] Witness & See - Missio Dei Part 5

God frees us from the frightening prospect of “evangelism”. For true witnessing is seeing others, and joyfully sharing the beauty of the God who rescues us.

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[Sunday] Priestly Prayers - Missio Dei Part 5

Jesus frees us from the pressure of having to pray the "perfect" way. Because He is the Lamb who was slain, you can pray boldly knowing your Father in heaven hears you!

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[Sunday] Chosen - Missio Dei Part 5

Jesus specializes in choosing the unimpressive, the broken, and the flawed to represent His presence and love to the world. You are a royal priesthood!

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[Sunday] Matthew 2 - Richer

Virtually every life transforming event recorded in Scripture includes a journey, a process the people involved go through that leads to insight, transformation and new life for all willing to engage that journey. The journey always includes elements of sacrifice, worship, trust and faith.  Christmas is about Jesus making the journey from heaven to earth, for the Magi it was the journey from wisdom to humility.  For us, it is a journey to wonder and new life.

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[Sunday] Psalm 2 - Richer

Psalm 1 provides a blueprint for spiritual life, and helps us see how Jesus grew into His Messianic role.  Psalm 2 broadens from individual growth to God's MESSIANIC PLAN for the world and takes in the entire sweep of history.  This Sunday we are in an Advent state of mind.  Next Sunday we celebrate Christmas in July through the eyes of the Magi.  

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[Sunday] Joshua 1:9 - Richer

"Be strong and courageous" isn't God telling you to try harder. It's an invitation to rest in the victory He has already won.

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Questions for the Week: Joshua 1:9

1. In what areas of your life (parenting, career, relationships) do you feel the exhausting pressure that everything depends entirely on your performance?

2. Read Joshua 1:1-9: Joshua was facing an impossible, terrifying transition with the death of Moses and a flooded river ahead of him. Have you ever faced a life transition that felt impossible, and how did God's presence carry you through it?

3. It’s exhausting to constantly try to bend God's will to match what we want—whether in our jobs, marriages, or politics. Jesus did the exact opposite in the Garden of Gethsemane ("Not my will, but yours be done"). When is it hardest for you to stop fighting and trust God’s plan?

4. God gives Joshua the victory.   How does it take the pressure off you to know that God doesn't need you to be a "perfect professional" to do His work in someone else's life?

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[Sunday] Psalm 23: The Lord is - Richer

Psalm 23 is a beautiful song of trust, declaring true freedom, daily provision, and a grace that aggressively pursues us in every season of life.

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Questions for the Week: Psalm 23 - The Lord is

1. Read Psalm 23: It is usually read at funerals, but it helps us trust God every single day. Which part of Psalm 23 brings you the most comfort on a normal, average day?

2. The Israelites had manna from heaven but still complained that they lacked meat, even wishing to go back to slavery. Where in your life do you struggle with a scarcity mindset, believing that God hasn't given you enough?

3. When faced with the "presence of our enemies" or dark valleys, our instinct is to fight, defend ourselves, or take control. How does the image of Jesus calmly setting a table for you in the middle of chaos change how you handle conflict?

4. The Hebrew word for "follow" (as in "goodness and mercy shall follow me") means to aggressively pursue or chase down. How does it feel to know that God is actively chasing you with grace, rather than you having to constantly pursue Him?

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