Today I want to begin a new series I’m calling Classic Passages. These are passages you are probably familiar with. They are well known because they are well loved; they are well loved because they offer us some form of encouragement to our lives. But…I want to unveil them as we go week by week. Let’s see if you can figure out this encouraging invitation today.

 Revelation 22.17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you”    —C. S. Lewis

¨    Official Board: September 24th at 6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sept 21st       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 23rd       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Sept 24th       Official Board Meeting @ 6pm

Sept 25th       Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

Sept 28th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Sept 28th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Sept 28th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 1st            Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 5th           Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 5th           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 5th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 7th           Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Oct 8th           Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 9th            Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s 9am

Oct 12th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 12th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 12th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 15th         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 19th           Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 19th                      Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 19th         Pastor Appreciation Luncheon

Oct 19th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 21st         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Oct 22nd        Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 23rd         Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

September Trustees:                

Kent Cornell

Dave Dicken

Wayne Foor

Prayer Requests:

Prayer requests are eventually rotated off to keep them current. To update names, simply request them to be resubmitted. Also, prayer requests can be added to the church’s private group Facebook page or contact the church office at admin@communitygrace.online. 

We are currently sending out prayer requests by email. If you or anyone you know is not receiving these, please let me know. I have found that some of the emails we have on record are not correct.

Kidland Nursery

Is your little one having a hard morning? Come utilize a fun, peaceful atmosphere, private nursing/napping room, changing station, and qualified volunteers ready to help ease the Sunday morning stress! We welcome your children under two years old on Sunday mornings during the worship service starting at 10:30am. The nursery is located to the right of the stairs in the lobby.

Envelope Fundraiser

Straight Ahead is having their annual fundraiser to benefit the youth. Pick up an envelope on the table in the lobby. The number on the envelope is the amount to be donated (or more if you wish). Drop your donation in the offering box.

Community Grace Youth Mum Sale

Pick up your voucher for one fall mum (9” pot) in the lobby. Mums are from Brush Creek Evergreens. Price is $7 per voucher. Pick up at Brush Creek from Sept. 2nd to Oct 11th.

Christmas Choir

Anyone interested in joining this year’s Christmas Choir, please sign-up at “Sign-Up Central”. A count of participants is needed to order the music. Rehearsals will begin in September or October. Time and dates will be announced.

Pastor Appreciation Luncheon

Sunday, October 19th – Fellowship Hall

Our church family is invited to gather after the morning service for a special Pastor Appreciation Luncheon as we celebrate and honor our pastors.

This year’s theme is: “Any Way You Slice It, We Are Thankful For All You Do.”

The Fellowship Team will provide ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and drinks. We ask everyone attending to bring your favorite side dishes, salads, and/or pies to share. 

To help us plan, please sign up at “Sign Up Central” on or before October 4th with the number attending and what you plan to bring.

Let’s join together in gratitude to honor our pastors for their dedication and service!

In One Accord Fundraising Banquet

You are invited to the 31st Annual In One Accord Ministries, Inc Fundraising Banquet. This year’s theme is “God is on the Move!”. This event will be held Tuesday, October 21st at 6pm at the Crossroads Bible Church, 5564 Business Route 220. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 7th. Cost is $20 per person or $160 for a table of 8. Please see the flier at “Connection Central” by the side entrance for more details.

Men of Community Bible Study

Men, join us for our Men of Community Bible Study. The study groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays (in-person and via zoom) at 7 pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held September 25th at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Still Life” by Louise Penny. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2025 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at Kelly’s Restaurant at 9 am. Ladies of all ages are invited to share in a time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Nellie Howsare at 652.6220.

Church Family Directory

Join our Community Grace Church Family Directory. Whether you are a member or a regular attender, you are welcome to join. Pick up your copy of the Church Directory Guidelines at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.

Straight Ahead

Students in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to join the fun. Check out the information and forms on our website regarding upcoming ministry opportunities at communitygrace.online!!

We meet Sunday nights from 6 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to be a member of our church—everyone is welcome and bring a friend!!

Offering Envelopes

If you would like to have envelopes for your gift giving, contact Karen Jones at finance@communitygrace.online. You can also give online at the church’s website at communitygrace.online.

Lost & Found

There are several items in our lost and found basket.

 Check it out, it might be yours! Lost and found basket is located on the shelf above the coat rack in the lobby.

Mailboxes

Just a reminder to periodically check your mailbox. Mailboxes are located at the right-side of the front doors.

Church Directory on Your Mobile Device

Now you can sync our church directory directly to your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device with a FREE app! You must be a participant of our Family Directory. Pick up a form on the “Connection Central” Wall.

Get Connected

Would you like to receive a phone call, email or text when there is an announcement or prayer request?

If so, fill out the “Get Connected” form located on the “Connection Central” Wall and drop it off in the church office.