Monday
Feb062012
Week of February 5, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:30AM LOVE
Events
- Sundays: Worship at 2828 Crossover. 10:15 AM.
- February 12, 2012: Mike Maloney concludes our study of Philippians with Philippians 4:2-23
- February 19, 2012: Scott Ramsey introduces us to 1 Timothy 1.
LIVE
Family Fifth Sunday
- April 29 will be our next Family Fifth Sunday. Look for more details to come.
Discovering Grace
- Feeling like Grace might be the Church family for you? Once per quarter, immediately after worship, we host Discovering Grace classes so you can find out how to Love, Live and Serve with Grace. Lunch is provided, and you'll have the opportunity to meet several Grace Church folk as well. Our next DG class will be scheduled soon. Watch for dates to come.
Graceful Technology
- Be sure to "like" the Grace Church of NWA facebook page. (You can click on the link on the right side of this page.) Feel free to share what God is doing in your lives. We all need the encouragement of seeing God on the move.
- The official Grace Church iPhone app is available in the app store. Have easy, immediate access to these announcements, the Sunday Gracecasts, the weekly calendar of events, the Gracebook page (community group questions), and our homepage. SO COOL! There's also a Droid App! Talk to Scott Ramsey for more info.
Community Groups
- Adult Bible Study: small community groups meet throughout the week to study, pray and grow closer in Christ. Most groups meet in someone’s home. Community groups are a great way to dig deeper in an intimate setting and start untying the knots that are our souls. Click here for more info, and get plugged in today!
GSM
- Sunday Evenings: 6th - 12th grade students meet for small group Bible study and fellowship. Girls & Guys meet from 5:00-6:30 PM at 2828. Click here for more info
- GSM leaders would like to try to attend some of the GSMers events this year. Be sure to let the leaders know when you or your student will be involved in extracurricular events.
GKM
- GKM Classes: All children attend worship with parents. Following praise time, children are dismissed to their classroom by the lead teacher. Parents only, please pick your children promptly after services.
- Elementary Bible Study: 1st - 5th grade meet together for a group lesson and then break out into groups of 1st - 3rd graders and a 4th-5th grade small group Bible study.
- GKM Preschool Bible Study: Two classes for children aged 2 - 3 and 4 - 5. We are in need of a co-leader for the 2-3 year-old team. Please consider serving in this way.
Feb Bottom Line: Love God with all your heart.Feb Memory Verse: “Love ... God with all your heart.” Matthew 22:37, NIrV
- GKM Nursery: Infants and Toddlers under age two. Exciting news! Meg Lewis has signed on as our new nursery and 2-3 year-old team leader! We are truly blessed to have Meg with us, and I know you will all help to ensure this position is a blessing to her as well! We now have a full team in the nursery! We still need a co-leader and some teen helpers in the 2-3 room as well as the 4-5 room.
- GKM NEEDS YOU! Elementary classes are still in need of:
- 2 Middlers - no prep, be available to help students one-on-one when needed
- 3 Teen Assistants - no prep, be available for one-on-one and assist adults
SERVE
Orphan Care
- The CALL If you, or someone you know, is interested in foster care in NW Arkansas, be sure to contact the CALL for more information about how you can be part of providing loving, Christian homes for these children. Click here for more info. about the CALL.
- Join your Grace family for a time of prayer for global and local outreach every Thursday from 7:00 - 7:20 a.m. at 2828 Crossover.
- Sheridan Hall - Has returned from Thailand and is debriefing in Montana. He'll be back in Fayetteville on February 14. Pray for his as he plans his next step.
- The Warren family returned to Honduras January 26. We will miss them while they are away, but with facebook, email and Skype you can stay in touch all year long. Take the time to reach out to any one on of the global servants we support!
- ALSO, talk to the Warrens if you might be interested in organizing a short-term trip with Mercy International, or if you know someone who would be interested in being an intern with Mercy International. So many opportunities!!!
- LifeSource International: LifeSource International is a nonprofit organization in Fayetteville, Arkansas whose mission is to provide a holistic approach to helping individuals and families grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. LifeSource helps families in distress by customizing services to meet unique needs along with programs and services such as food and clothing distribution, counseling, medical clinics, educational services, and the Kid’s Life Program. To volunteer, or for more information about the mission and ministry of LifeSource, please visit www.lifesourceinternational.org or contact Grace Church liaison, Susan Bailey. Grace Church is a supporter of LifeSource and partners with them in the following events:
1st Sunday of Each Month: First Fruits for LifeSource -- Grace Church collects nonperishable food and hygiene items for LifeSource on the 1st Sunday of each month. Items may be placed in the LifeSource basket in the Welcome Center.
Last Monday of the month: LifeSource South Fayetteville Outreach Dinner. Join members of the Grace family in helping to serve dinner and distribute food baskets to needy families in South Fayetteville. Dinner is served at the Yvonne Richardson Center at 6:30 PM.
Kids Life: The LifeSource After School Program needs volunteers who love kids and feel comfortable helping 1st - 7th graders with home work. The program operates Monday through Friday from 3:30 - 5:30. The first hour is for academic work, and the rest of the time is for snack time, outdoor play (weather permitting), and other fun activities. Tutor/mentors would need to commit to at least one day a week for the semester. Van drivers are also needed to pick kids up from some of the elementary schools. To volunteer, please pick up a brochure in the Welcome Center