Advent Conspiracy 2010
November 18, 2010 by Jerry Fast
Filed under Feature
Why Advent Conspiracy?
What is it all about?
[WORSHIP FULLY]
It starts with Jesus. It ends with Jesus. It’s a season where we are called to put down our burdens and lift a song up to our God. It’s a season where love wins, peace reigns, and a king is celebrated. It’s the party of the year. Joining the conspiracy means entering this season with a passion to worship Jesus to the fullest.
[SPEND LESS]
Before you think we’re going all Scrooge on you, keep reading. How often have you spent money on Christmas presents for no other reason than obligation? We’re asking people to consider spending less this Christmas (maybe buying just one less gift). Sounds insignificant, yet many who have taken this small sacrifice have experienced something nothing less than a miracle: They have been more available to celebrate Christ during the advent season.
[GIVE MORE]
God’s gift to us was a relationship built on love. No wonder why we’re drawn to the idea that Christmas should be a time to love our friends and family in the most memorable ways possible. Time is the real gift Christmas offers us, and it can’t be found at the mall. Time to bake really good cookies and sing really bad Christmas carols. Time to make love visible through relational giving. Sounds a lot better than getting a sweater two sizes too big, right?
[LOVE ALL]
When Jesus loved, He loved in ways never imagined. Though rich, he became poor to love the poor, the forgotten, and the sick. By spending less at Christmas we can join Him in giving resources to those who need help the most. This isn’t just a theory based on good intentions. It’s a movement that’s saving lives.
Join the Conspiracy…
Community Christmas Celebration
that will include
Dinner Party – Clothing Distribution
Grocery Distribution – Café Energeo
Kid’s Christmas Party for K-5th grade
There are many ways to join the Conspiracy by donating and serving in a variety of areas.. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate. Stop by the lobby table on Sundays or Wednesdays at the Journey to sign-up & get more information.
Donations Needed
Clothing-Clean, gently worn, Infant-Adult sizes
New Socks-Pick up tag in lobby
Groceries-Pick up tag in lobby
Raffle Prizes-New items; kitchen/household, board games, books, toys, etc.
Sugar Cookies-Undecorated
White frosting
Ways to Serve
Clothing room-Organizing begins 11/24, Distribution on 12/10
Dinner Party Crew
Kid’s Christmas Celebration Team
Greet &/or Host
Set-up &/or Clean-up Crew
Additional Ways to Give & Serve…
Advent Conspiracy Offering-Sundays, Dec 5th & 12th to support all our efforts plus Living Water International
Gift Wrapping (14 years old & up)-Shifts available on Saturdays
La Vita E Bella – Missions Dinner
April 11, 2010 by Jerry Fast
Filed under Events
Giving the Good Life
Join us Friday April 30th for an evening of Fun and Food while supporting our own Grace Missions Ministry.
Dinner and a silent auction along with some local entertainment promise to make this a good time for all.
Silent Auction Preview 5pm
Dinner Service 6pm
Tickets: 1 for $15
2 for $25
Good Friday Services
March 17, 2010 by Jerry Fast
Filed under Uncategorized
Start Good Friday by Joining Open Arms International at the Fourth Annual Portland Good Friday Breakfast at the Oregon Convention Center. For more information and tickets go to the Portland Good Friday Breakfast website.
Complete Good Friday by Joining us at Grace Community Church
Fun, Fit & Fabulous
February 5, 2010 by Jerry Fast
Filed under Events
At Grace Community Church
You can expect to find a wide variety of booths with products and services geared for every woman’s needs and interests, and workshops that will inspire, instruct, and entertain. You can purchase your favorite coffee drinks and hang out with friends over lunch. Be sure to begin planning now who you will bring to this great event. For more information please contact Sandy Snavely sandys@gracecc.net or Dena Stuerhoff denas@gracecc.net
The Journey
December 29, 2009 by Jerry Fast
Filed under Events
The Journey
April 7th -May 5th
5:45-8:15pm
“The Journey” combines most non-Sunday programming onto one weeknight (Wednesdays). It is geared toward building community by offering a variety of activities for all ages. The atmosphere is casual. The evening starts with family mealtime and offers educational opportunities for adults, kids and middle school students. To check out the offering for Spring 2010 Click Here Café Energeo is also open for coffee and conversation. Opportunities are also available to serve with each other- whether setting up and taking down chairs or help in the kitchen or help with Kidmo (kid’s programming).
