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Grace Church

Make A Difference - #4 In Your World

Make A Difference - #4 In Your World

God has given us everything we need to make a difference in our life, family, church, community, and world.

Locations & Times

Grace Community Church

8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

Our theme for the month of October is Make a Difference.
It's pretty simple to understand, but seemingly difficult for people to carry out. It requires a desire to reorganize one's life around kingdom priorities, and a willingness to live life with an eternal perspective and not an earthly one.
The idea of our theme for this month is taken from Jesus's words in the Sermon on the Mount. There He challenged His followers to live differently. To live as those who had refocused their lives around God and His priorities. To live as though Heaven was their home and they were on a mission for the Lord while living life on this earth.

Matthew 5:14-16 [NLT]
Today's message will be shared by John Abrahamse from J-Life South Africa. He is here visiting with two of his colleagues, Jeremy and Mgliwe.
Making a Difference in Our World

Join us tonight!

The church is invited back on Sunday night, October 22nd 6:30-8:00 pm for a time of fellowship and dessert as we get to know our missionary from J-Life South Africa, John Abrahamse, and his colleagues.
Bring a dessert to share and come ready to have some fun!
Difference Maker Declaration:

I was made for more than watching.

I have a history-changing, difference-making, life-giving, Spirit-empowered legacy to leave behind.

Jesus, I ask You to work deeply in me and clearly through me as I pray, give, and go in Your love.

I am a Difference Maker.

I will live like a Difference Maker starting now.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Breeze Church Management

At Grace we use a secure directory/giving service called Breeze Church Management.  Creating your personal account allows you to contact others in the church family, keep your contact information updated, and keep track of your giving if that is important to you, and/or create an online giving account. Use the link below to get started or to login if you already have an account.
https://gc3.org/login/

CJ's Coffee Shop Pre-Order Link

https://gc3.org/cjs/

Bible Reading Plan

We hope you are taking advantage of the 2023 Bible reading plan. This also includes devotionals from Pastor Josh each week. Paper copies can also be found on the resource wall in CJ's.
https://gc3.org/bible/

The Greenhouse Project

https://gc3.org/tgp/

Lisa's Blog - Worship Moments

https://gc3.org/worship-moments/

H.O.M.E. Groups

Home Groups are underway but it's not too late to join! Visit the website to learn about what groups are available and when they meet. Unsure of what group might be a good fit for you? Contact the church office and we can help (grace@gc3.org).
https://gc3.org/home-groups/

Trunk or Treat

Here's how you can get involved: -Donate candy to be used during the event. There are totes in the center of the lobby to place the candy in. -Sign-up to participate in the event taking place on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm. There is a paper sign-up on the central kiosk in the lobby or sign-up online at the link below. -Pray for the event. This is a great opportunity for us to show God's love to families in our community. We will also be sharing a tract about knowing Jesus and an invitation to join us at Grace Church on Sunday mornings. -Share the event on Facebook and help spread the word to your family and friends. Keep in mind that our rain location is the Nashville Fire Barn. -Contact Jacki Van De Moortel (fishism0296@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/8bda2492

Meet and Greet

Once a month, Grace Church provides an opportunity for those who are newer to the church to meet the leadership and get to know more about Grace. The next Meet & Greet will be today right after the service in CJ's coffee shop. We'd love to have you join us as we look forward to getting to know you better.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and labels are available in the lobby. Filled boxes are due back to the display in the lobby no later than October 29th. If you would like to build a shoebox online, use the link below. Not familiar with Operation Christmas Child? Visit their website to learn all about this opportunity you have to share the Gospel with children and their families around the world.
https://sampur.se/48xhuez

Samaritan Fund Pie Orders

Annual Pie Fundraiser for the Samaritan Fund at Grace Church: Visit the link below to place your order. You can choose to pay online or pay in person with check (to Grace Church) or cash in CJ's. Pies are $18 each. All orders should be placed on or before November 12th. Pies will be ready for pick-up on or before Sunday, November 19th. Once again, Susie Butler is graciously making apple and cherry pies to sell with all proceeds going to the Samaritan Fund to help those in need in our community. Have questions? Contact Susie Butler (nanaloveshugs@gmail.com) (517-852-1859) or the church office.
https://gc3.breezechms.com/form/c0bc8882780

Grace Church Work Days

Each Saturday in October 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (or whatever time you can give). Contact Ryan Hickey (ryan@gc3.org) if you have questions.
We hope you will pick a Saturday in October to join us!
If you have them available, please bring: work gloves, wheelbarrow, hedge trimmer (or whatever you have to cut bushes and grasses).

Birthdays and Anniversaries We're Celebrating This Week!

Sunday, October 22nd - Melissa Mater
Tuesday, October 24th - Aaron Walker
Wednesday, October 25th - Dayton & Sara Walker
Thursday, October 26th - Steve Sterkenburg