September 2015 Newsletter

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Wow! The fall is already before us! It is amazing how quickly summer has passed. There is al-most like a “reset” button with life I find myself pushing in the fall. It is a starting point for the school year, yet also a time to establish a rhythm and routine.

In our household we are sending one into sev-enth grade, one into fourth grade, and one into second grade. As they embark on a new year there are different areas of growth mapped out for each of these grades. There are areas of read-ing, writing, and math that they will be challenged to learn. Each of my daugh-ters will have the choice to apply themselves to learn or not. I am considering how this so much relates to our spiritual journey with God.

A disciple is simply a learner, a student of the Lord Jesus. As we ap-proach this fall season there are many opportu-nities and avenues of growth before us. Part of your journey at this point may be stepping out to lead in a way that maybe you have not yet. It is amazing the growth and learning that can take place when we take that step of faith to lead. There may be something God is teaching you right now, or maybe He is trying to teach you and it will take you applying yourself to learn. I have found that so much of growth happens through community. We learn with and through each other.

The fall is a great time to engage in communi-ty! We have Grace Groups (sermon-based small groups), small groups, men’s, and women’s studies that are offered for you to have places to connect.

Involvement in a group is not as much about being a part of a program as it is growing as a disciple of Christ. There can be a subtle mind set that we go to a group or study in order to

“receive”. There are ab-solutely times where this happens, but what if we went to a group or study with something to give to others? This is exciting! Everyone sharing to each other what God has been doing in and through our lives.

Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of

you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

We are excited and anticipating this fall sea-son and the growth that will take place. May we apply ourselves to learn from Christ. May we make building community part of this! If you desire to find a group or facilitate a group please stop by the Welcome Center or email [email protected]

BEING A DISCIPLE

I N V O LV E M E N T I N A G R O U P I S N OT A S M U C H A B O U T B E I N G A P A R T O F A P R O G R A M A S I T I S G R OW I N G A S A D I S C I P L E O F C H R I S T.

Eli Gomez is a pastor at Grace Church. He oversees Groups and discipleship, men’s ministry, and marriage and family ministries.

Tell a little bit about yourselfI am 49, I have three kids, one daughter and two sons. I have been married 29 years. My hobbies are fishing, camping, hiking, and sight seeing. I guess when it comes to my hobbies, I like anything outdoors.

What is your favorite breakfast?Biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns and eggs. And certain times of the year, razor clams with that!

Do you have a favorite sports team?That’s a tough one. Toss up between the Seattle Mariners or the Washing-ton Huskies.

Did you initially want to be involved in a group?Consequently, we’ve always wanted to be involved with a home group, just wasn’t able to find one that fit my work schedule. We always wanted to be in-volved in Tony Looney’s home group, because of course we love Tony, but he always had them on Sunday, and Peggie was always wor-ried about having to go alone, which she pre-fers not to. (She went to quite a few by herself and got pretty tired of it because it’s a couple thing in her opinion).

YOUR GROUPS STORY: MIC HAEL SC OTT

What happened that you started going to a group?The Lord just really impressed upon us in this season to get involved with a home group. We have been at Grace for a long time, and we just don’t feel like we have enough relationships with other Grace people.

What would you say has impacted you most?

It was really really good to connect with and meet some new people. To share in our struggles, our praises, and to help others in their times of difficulty. To us, that’s what it’s all about. Not to mention the things that we learned through the discussions. It was great; it was every-thing we had hoped for.

What might you say to someone who is on the fringe of engag-ing in a group?Jump right in! Don’t be apprehensive. You could miss out on building relationships with other believers, and miss out on a chance to go deeper with God. God honors relationships very much. Sometimes it seems easier to not get involved because we are so busy, but in the end, you’re going to be kicking yourself say-ing I wish we would have got involved sooner. Don’t miss an opportunity!

GRACE GROUPSGrace Groups are groups of people gathering together on a regular basis to discuss the sermon. Each week a discus-sion guide is provided for groups to use to help discussion.

Groups are organized by day of the week. To join a group you have two options: contact the leader directly or fill out a Groups Card at the Welcome Center.

Our next group season will start at the end of January. To start a group, contact Eli Gomez at [email protected]

If you need help selecting a group or have questions, contact Eli Gomez at [email protected] or 360-834-6336

Groups are a gathering of people who come to learn, grow and develop relationships. We have three seasons of groups throughout the year (Fall, Winter, Spring). This Fall Season of Groups will go from September 27-November 22.

DEPTH Depth Groups are usually based on a book, DVD, or Bible study. There are depth groups for men, women, and coed.

SUPPORTSupport Groups are people coming to-gether to support each other through a common need.

SERVINGServing Groups are groups that meet to serve (local missions and outreach).

TYPES OF GROUPS

HOW DO I JOIN GROUP?

HOW DO I START A GROUP?

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

WHAT ARE GROUPS?

TUESDAYS

RESPECTFULLY YOURSWOMEN’S SUPPORTMichelle [email protected]:30am starting 9/29

PROPEL LEADERSHIPWOMEN’S DEPTHGwyneth LangGrace Church Room [email protected] Tuesdays 7:00pm - 10/13; 11/10; 12/8

GRACE GROUPGray & Michelle [email protected]:00pm

GRACE GROUP Steve & Janice [email protected]:00pm

GRACE GROUPTrey & Jenn [email protected]:00pm (kids welcome)

GRACE GROUPChad & Amanda KnightCouples 35 and [email protected]:00pm (kids welcome)

GRACE GROUPEli & Deidre [email protected]:00pm

GRACE GROUPEvan & Shar BakerBattle [email protected]:00pm

YOUNG ADULT GATHERING (18-30)Matt & Gwyneth LangGrace Church [email protected]:30pm

SUNDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

AN ISRAEL CONNECTIONDEPTHBob & Susie [email protected] 360-256-16606:30pm

LADIES BIBLE STUDYDEPTHGrace Church Auditorium360-834-63366:45pm (starts 9/9)

33 SERIES: A MAN + HIS MARRIAGEMEN’S DEPTHGrace Church Room 11 + 12360-834-63367:00pm (starts 9/30)

IDENTITY PROJECTMEN’S DEPTHGrace Church Room 6/7360-834-63367:15pm (starts 9/16)

33 SERIES: A MAN + HIS MARRIAGEMEN’S DEPTHGrace Church Room 8360-834-63366:00am (starts 10/2)

GIRLS WITH SWORDSHIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DEPTHBrittany Campfield + Gwyneth LangContact for Location10-11:30am (10/10+24, 11/7+21)[email protected]

FRIDAYS SATURDAYS

LADIES BIBLE STUDYDEPTHGrace Church Auditorium360-834-63369:30am (starts 9/10)

GRACE GROUPTim & Janet [email protected]:30pm

SERVING GROUPMike & Annette HammondLocal Mission - Contact for [email protected]:30pm

DIFFERENT NOT LESSSUPPORT FOR PARENTS OFSPECIAL NEEDS KIDSMerrick & Amy [email protected]:30pm (Monthly)

THURSDAYS

GRAC E AT A GLANC ESeptember 13

Are you new to Grace Church? If you have only been here for the past few months and want to get to know the church a little bit better Welcome to Grace is for you. Welcome to Grace is a time to join Pastor Dave McCabe and some of the staff for dessert, snacks and conversation about Grace Church beliefs, vision and values. Childcare is available. Join us September 20 at 4:00pm

Camas Christian Academy is the school that meets in our building throughout the week. We partner with CCA to offer quality Christian education to our community from preschool throughmiddle school. Each year CCA holds a Golf Tournament called Fore the Children to support school programs and activities. This year’s tournament is September 26 at 9:00am at CamasMeadows. The registration fee is $125 per player.

Fall Season Groups start September 27.

Our annual church picnic at Camp Crestview is Sunday, September 13. We are so excited for this year’s church picnic. We have many of the favorite activities returning like the pool, rock wall,kickball, old timey games, and more.

WELCOME TO GRACE

FORE THE CHILDREN

GROUPS

GRACE CHURCH PICNIC

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LOOKING AHEA DSEPTEMBER 13 Grace Church PicnicSEPTEMBER 19 Everyone Walk: 5th Annual 24 Hour WalkSEPTEMBER 20 / 4:00PM Welcome To GraceSEPTEMBER 26 CCA Fore the Children Golf TournamentSEPTEMBER 27 Fall Group Season BeginsSEPTEMBER 27/1:00PM GKW Teacher Safety TrainingSEPTEMBER 30 33 SeriesOCTOBER 2 33 SeriesOCTOBER 2 + 3 Marriage ConferenceOCTOBER 13 / 7:00PM Propel WomenOCTOBER 16 + 17 Girls Conference (7th grade - young adult ladies)OCTOBER 24 / 7:30AM Men’s BreakfastOCTOBER 31 Fall FamilyfestNOVEMBER 8 Angel Tree StartsNOVEMBER 10 / 7:00PM Propel WomenNOVEMBER 18 / 7:00PM G2 ThanksgivingNOVEMBER 22 BaptismsNOVEMBER 22 Fall Group Season EndsNOVEMBER 26-27 Church Office Closed for ThanksgivingNOVEMBER 28 / 10:00AM GSPN TurkeybowlNOVEMBER 29 Angel Tree Presents Due BackDECEMBER 3 Angel Tree Wrapping PartyDECEMBER 5 / 9:00AM-2:00PM Christmas Decor Day

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