I have been with you for less than two months and because of the ongoing pandemic, my opportunities to meet you have been limited. Still, one thing has been completely clear to me: this community of faith will stop at nothing to love God and our neighbors as ourselves in everything we do. The mission of Grace is…
Family of Grace, We are pleased to report that offerings to the general fund are on par with last year at this point. Our expenses are reduced due to changes resulting from the pandemic. We did receive a CARES act Paycheck Protection Program loan. Church finances are in a good place in this snapshot and…
During the month of May Pastor Dicrose and his 7 helpers held eight 3 day vacation bible schools in the state of Tamil Nadu India. These were in slum areas in Chennai, and mountain villages outside the city. Some were held in churches, rooftops and out in the open if no building was available. The children also received treats and presents. Many…
Dear Friends in Christ, In Mark 10, James and John are asking that, when Jesus “comes into his glory,” they may sit, one at his right, and the other at his left. Jesus responds that such an honor isn’t his to give, and then he reminds them that those who exercise authority are domineering and…
Whenever people are asked why they came to Grace and why they stayed, they nearly always speak of the welcome they receive and the relationships they begin to build. Recently, your Grace staff and leadership has been working to build creative ways to keep us all informed and connected. That mission has included implementing a…
Whether working together to cover the cost of a new dishwasher part or making sure kids can eat over the weekend through the Sheridan Story, this community loves through its generosity. We have an opportunity now to make giving to Grace easy and accessible like never before. We’ve implemented a new online giving platform with…
Our world is connected like never before. We have access to each other and to our communities consistently, even in the palm of our hand. There are few things quicker and easier these days than sending a text message via a mobile device. Our new people management and online giving platforms, called Breeze, offers a new…