I wanted to give you a peek into children's ministries at Grace. Nursery and Children's Church are wonderful ways to disciple the youngest people in the next generation, as well as get to know them and their parents.

Each week around 20 kids, ages 4-10 gather to pray, read God's Word, and explore questions like why bad things happen, how we know the Bible is true, what sin is, and why God made mosquitoes. As we adults learn to "Eat This Book," the kids are also learning what a wonderful and special gift God's Word is.

We are currently studying a book called "Who is Jesus?" which connects the dots of various stories and aspects of the Old and New Testaments with the truth of the good news of Jesus. The kids are seeing that God is always in control and has plans for every aspect of our lives. It is so exciting to see God working in their young hearts!

If you are interested in volunteering to teach or help in Children's Church, or nursery with the 0-3 year olds, let me know. It is a fun and exciting way to serve God and your church family, and to connect with many of the individuals and families at Grace!

Libby Olmstead

Opening Song- Glorious Day

Greeting Time

Ministry Moment- Fall Spruce Up Day

Worship Song- Psalm 150 (Praise The Lord)

Worship Song- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

Dismissal to Children's Church

Scripture Reading- Luke 1:8-17

Sermon- Pastor Tim Trudeau

Response Song- Abide

Closing

Follow along with the sermon by adding notes to your YouVersion bible app.

Children at Grace from ages 4 through 4th grade have their own worship service on Sunday. They will be dismissed during the service just before the Scripture text is read.

Greeters - Aria Bunning, Scott and Gail Thiel

Welcome Center - Breckyn Maach, Kathy Springer

Ushers- Dave Springer, Drew Wilber

Scripture Reader - Drew Wilber

Slide Operator - Noel Malin

Sound Tech - Geoff Verkade

Bakers- Ashley Campbell, Angie Pilk

Coffee Maker - Eric Prazak

Barista - Carlie Van Dyke, Hank Darby

9:30 am Nursery - Kim Roberts, Lisa Addy, Aria Bunning

Children's Church - Libby and Skyler Olmstead, Chase Bunning

10:45 Nursery- Anne Darby, Suzanne Kincaid

Sunday School Teachers- Libby Olmstead, Michelle Reimer

Mowing the week of 9/27- Volunteer Needed

Greeters - Doug and Sally Smith

Welcome Center - Emily Enabnit, Vicki Gustafson

Ushers- Eric Prazak, Randy Cox

Scripture Reader - Jim McPartland

Slide Operator - Samantha Hanson

Sound Tech - Geoff Verkade

Bakers- Emily Van Egmond, Caroline Thorsbakken

Coffee Maker - Cindy O'Neal

Barista - Grace Robertson, Lucy Enabnit

9:30 am Nursery - Robin Smith, Trisha Darby, Breckyn Maach

Children's Church -Dannielle Rasmusen, Amanda Kramer, Hank Darby

10:45 Nursery- Ashley Campbell, Cari Trudeau

Sunday School Teachers- Libby Olmstead, Sarah Funk

Mowing the week of 10/4- Geoff Verkade

Sunday-September 27

Worship Service- 9:30am

Fellowship Time-10:45-11am

Sunday School-11am-12:00pm

Tuesday- September 29

Women's Bible Study- 6:00pm- Fireside Room

Wednesday- September 30

G(race) Y(outh) M(inistries)

6-8pm-5th-12th grade

8-9pm-9th-12th grade Late Night

Thursday-October 1

Women's Bible Study-Romans-9:30-11:00am-Fireside Room

Saturday- October 3

Men's Bible Study - Sermon Preview- 8am- Library

Fall Spruce Up Day at Church-9-1pm

September 29-Kyle Hanna, Zayden Davis

September 30-Judah Callahan, Shane Bunning,

October 1- DeDe Taylor

October 2- Michael Fililpak, Stephanie Elkin, Lora Olerich

October 3- Lindsay Cox, Drew Wilber, Gracie Boyd

• Please continue to pray for Rick Gustafson as he begins treatment for liver cancer. May he and Vicki be wrapped in God's love during this time of uncertainty.

• Pray for those who were displaced in the apartment fire this past week. Pray that they will be able to return to their homes soon, for peace, the physical energy to handle the next steps in whatever is next, and for the provision of any resources they may need.

Join us on October 18th from 11am-4pm at Steve and Anne Darby's for fun afternoon on the farm!  We will have hot dogs and a fire but please bring a side and/or dessert to share!
We will have some fun games and opportunity to earn some fun prizes! Please register so we know how many hot dogs to make.

If you are new(ish) to Grace and would like more information about who we are and how to get involved, we would love to have you attend this event!  Pastor Tim and Pastor Ben will be there.  This is a great chance for them to get to you know and you to get to know them. Please RSVP so we have enough pizza!

Starting in September: Specialty Coffee Drink of the Month in the Fireside Room Coffee Bar

September will feature an Iced Strawberry Latte! (Suggested Donation $1-2)

We are organizing efforts for minor repairs, upkeep, and maintenance tasks around the church and grounds. An all-church work day is planned for Saturday, October 3 from 9-1. Much of the work on our list will be completed that day. Some maintenance projects will be scheduled in advance. Do you have skills you are willing to share? Fill out this form, and we will contact you to set up a schedule!

Join us for a marriage conference that aims to help you break free from the “dysfunctional dance” while helping you build life-giving rhythms and practical tools. 

But don't just let it end there!  Get a baby sitter, a hotel room or ship the kids off to grandma's for the night of November 6th and 7th to allow yourselves time for deeper connection and conversation that will be brought up in this video course.  

The course will be based off of the book "The Fight for Us" by Rebekah and Gabe Lyons but you will also hear from some local couples about their marriage experiences.  

Please see "How to Video for Church Center" to learn how to navigate and share information within Church Center with other Grace Church members and attenders. If you haven't already, please watch the short video hosted by Katie Darby.

September 30- Come and Go Awana Night at First E Free 5:30-7:00pm

October 3-Fall Spruce Up Day at Grace -9am-1pm

October 4-Pizza with the Pastors (Get to Know Grace)-12p

October 6- Moms 4 Moms 9:00-10:30am (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)

October 18-Church Picnic at Darby Farm

November 6-7-'The Fight for Us' Marriage Retreat

See the Linktree or Church Center App for details!

Consider and pray about these great options for getting involved. We want to help you get connected and help you grow in your faith in Jesus Christ!

4+2 Dinner Club

Bible Study Groups and Fellowship Groups

Triangle Discipleship Groups

Become a Member at Grace

Check the linktree for more information on these opportunities. We send a weekly email full of information, including small groups, bible studies, and ways to get plugged in. If you aren’t getting it and would like to, please contact the church office!

The 4+2 Supper Club at Grace is a fun and easy way to get to know more people at Grace! Rotations change every month, where you are matched with a different couple in the church. One couple hosts and makes the main dish. The other couple brings a side dish. Plan a date for dinner that works for all, then invite 2 more people to join you as guests.

Tap the button below to be added to the rotation. If you have any questions or would like to try it out as a guest sometime, please contact Robin Smith at 515-298-0678.

A Discipleship Triangle is a group of three Christians who meet weekly to read God’s Word

obediently (Matt. 7:24–27), pray fervently (James 5:16), and bear burdens (Gal. 6:1–5).

Triangles provide a context for disciples of Jesus to have true fellowship with God

and one another by walking in the light and practicing the truth. It's our vision at Grace that

every church member be an integral part of a triangle that encourages them to grow in their faith, pursue specific acts of obedience, and actively battle sin.

They consist of 2-4 people (same gender) who meet weekly. Click the link below to find out more, or talk to Pastor Ben.

We praise God for the sacrificial giving from our church family and visitors!

Here's how to give to the church general fund:

1. Go to the Giving tab on your Church Center app and follow the prompts to give online.

2. Find the Giving Link on our Linktree.

3. Place your offering in the box in the courtyard.

Year-to-date Budget: $288,655

Year-to-date Giving: $272,770

Children are always welcome to stay with you in the service, but here are options:

• Nursery: Available for children ages 0-3 on the north side of the building. Drop your child/ren off any time between 9:20-11:45. Please make sure to sign in and leave some information about your child.

• Children’s Church: Children ages 4-4th grade stay with you in service until they are dismissed for Children’s Church. This takes place in the youth room, and kids have their own church service with singing, prayer, offering, and a lesson. Children may be picked up at the conclusion of the service or can remain in the room until after Sunday School. Children will not be dismissed unless an adult is there to pick them up.

• Parent/Child room: Parents can take their children here for a quiet space to calm down during the service. This room is not staffed, but feel free to use it if that is the best option for your child. This room will have the service livestreamed, and it is right next door to the nursery.

• Nursing Room: Available Sunday mornings from 9-12. It is across the hall from the nursery. This room will also have the service livestreamed.

Note: All of our childcare staff over the age of 18 have been through Ministry Safe training. We will always have 2 adults in each room.

Links to all forms and sign-ups!

Grace Church Office Contact Information

Phone: 515-433-6133

Email: office@graceccboone.com

Website: www.graceccboone.com

YouTube Channel: GraceCCBoone

Grace Community Church is affiliated with the Baptist Convention of Iowa