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Christmas Day - Go Tell it On a Mountain

Joy to you and me, the Lord has come! In Bethlehem's manger we behold the Savior of the world, our Savior from sin and death. We celebrate today and all days, for the Father sends His Son to bring us life, peace and eternal joy.

Digital Bulletin
Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

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UnWrap Christmas Eve

Through all history we see how God has wrapped us in his love, But at Christmas we see how Jesus unwraps God presence for us all. 

Watch the Christmas Sermon Here!

Watch the Service Here!

Since our Christmas Eve Candlelight service is so dark. You can follow along with your device, All songs and readings are in the Digital Bulletin. 

Detailed Bulletin

Christmas Day Service at 10AM 

See you in the morning!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Wrapped in Love - Christmas Eve Morning

On Christmas Mary wraps her baby in love with swaddling cloths. Yet at the same time, we see that her baby wraps us all in His love and security.

Digital Bulletin

We Will See you tonight

Exodus Christmas Eve.jpg
Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Fight or Flight - Exodus A Christmas Story

We want God to do big things. However, when we look in the manger, in Bethlehem, in a virgin birth, in the town of Nazareth, it seems that God keeps working through the small things in life. Perhaps we should look for the small things too. 

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

The Son's Life - Exodus A Christmas Story

Out of Egypt I have called my son. God has rescued His people, But His people seem to keep running from Him and back to the Egyption lifestyle. We need someone who comes out of Egypt that will save us all. 

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

Interesting Reads for your Faith Life.
The Grinch of Advent
The Grinch of Advent

John the Baptist comes to our Whoville churches and rains on our Christmas parades.

Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)
Advent Has a Purpose (Candle Lighting isn’t It)

Longing for the Real Thing

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

You're Not the King - Exodus A Christmas Story

It seems like there are kings all around us. The Pharaohs and Herods of the World seem like they are in complete control. But Behold, A Star in the East, an Parted Sea. We see that God was King and in control the whole time.

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More
Sermons Cris Escher Sermons Cris Escher

Exodus A Christmas Story - God's Got Your Back

Moses sees a burning bush, which tells him to go and free his people. Joseph see his future wife pregnant, which will bring shame to him and her. However, God promises them the same promise to us: As we go through struggles in our lives, He will always be with us.

Digital Bulletin

Watch the Latest Photo Video!

What Had happened at Grace this week. 

Featured
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Resurrect Forgiveness, Most Certainly True

The Creed reveals the Church’s heartbeat is the forgiveness of sins, a gift which replaces our darkness with God's light and leads us to the ultimate feast of the resurrection.

The Week | Lent Teaching Series
The Week | Lent Teaching Series

"From 'Let there be light' to the light of the empty tomb.


Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm
Dublin The Fun March 8th 4pm

Why just have fun when you can Dublin it.
March 8th

Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 3-5 Class 3 - Bible Study

During our February 11, 2026, study, we explored Amos chapters 3-5, where God challenges Israel's hypocrisy, condemning their social injustice and empty religious rituals while calling them to let justice and righteousness flow like a mighty stream.

[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] Gathered Christ, Most Certainly True

The Holy Spirit uses ordinary community to do what "reason and strength" never could.

Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos
Thanks For Tons of Fun and Guys Night Photos

Guys night photos and Big Thinks to those who started Tons of Fun.

Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study
Amos Chapters 1-2 Class 2 - Bible Study

In our study of Amos, we explored God's judgment against nations for their social injustices and lack of compassion, revealing the timeless warning against seeking security in worldly power ("becoming Babylon") and the call to find our true identity in God's kingdom rather than in tribalism.

[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True
[Sunday] My Lord, Most Certainly True

The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.

Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays
Guys Night - 5:45pm 1st Thursdays

Thursday, March 5th 5:45pm at Miller’s Ale House on Gatlin

Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study
Amos Overview Class 1 - Bible Study

We launched our study of Amos with an overview, read the book aloud, and discussed true worship expressed through justice and righteousness, Israel’s hypocrisy and idolatry, God’s judgment, and hope of restoration.

Read More