On Tuesday I leave for my 52nd trip to Latvia! I have taken nearly all of these trips since I became the pastor of our church. It is your vision, generosity and sacrifice that has made it possible for me to be so engaged in missions over all these years, and I am grateful.

This trip, before I head to Latvia I will travel to Moldova, as part of my Daniel Project involvement. I will speak regarding church planting five times, to pastors and missionaries gathered at a conference there. I will then fly to Latvia, where I will teach on the Prison Epistles of Paul at a small Bible College, and on the weekend will travel to another city to train church planters.

I hope you see this as a valuable extension of our church ministry! I covet your prayers, and rejoice in the grace of God you have extended to me, and I trust through me.

Pastor Tim

Opening Song- Let the Nations Be Glad

Greeting Time

Ministry Moment- YouVersion

Worship Song- Christ Be All Around Me

Worship Song- Speak O Lord

Dismissal to Children's Church

Scripture Reading- Luke 8:4-18

Sermon- Pastor Tim Trudeau

Response Song- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

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.

Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-18

Sermon Title: A Divine and Supernatural Light

Pastor Tim Trudeau

Greeters - Cindy and Ron Hinds, Don Gregory

Welcome Center - Robin Smith, Breckyn Maach

Ushers- Trisha Darby, Kyra Darby

Scripture Reader - John Pilk

Slide Operator - Noel Malin

Sound Tech - Geoff Verkade, Samantha Hanson

Bakers- Bailey Smith, Christina Williams

Coffee Maker - Eric Prazak

Barista - Grace Robertson, Hank Darby

9:30 am Nursery - Cari Trudeau, Cindy O'Neal

Children's Church - Libby and Skyler Olmstead, Ellie Enabnit

10:45 Nursery- Libby Van Dyke, Peggy Williams

Sunday School Teachers- Justin Lusk, Richard Darby

Greeters - Adelaide Taylor, Christina and Larry Williams

Welcome Center - John Pilk, Kathy Springer

Ushers- Eric Prazak, Steve Darby

Scripture Reader - Kathy Northrop

Slide Operator - Dominick Wittrock

Sound Tech - Geoff Verkade

Bakers- Gabrielle Lusk, Kathy Elliott

Coffee Maker - Cindy O'Neal

Barista - Lucy Enabnit, Samantha Hanson

9:30 am Nursery - Kim Roberts, Caroline Thorsbakken, Carlie Van Dyke

Children's Church - Anne Darby, Vicki Gustafson, Olwen Funk

10:45 Nursery- Libby Van Dyke, Cindy O'Neal

Sunday School Teachers- Heidi McPartland, Paulette Myers

Sunday-October 25

Worship Service- 9:30am

Fellowship Time-10:45-11am

Sunday School-11am-12pm

Tuesday- October 27

Office Closed

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

Wednesday- October 28

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

5th-12th grade-6-8pm

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

Thursday-October 29

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

Saturday- October 31

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

October 25-Nick Hall, John Pilk

October 26-Jen Johnson

October 27- Simon Enabnit, Hannah Benitez, John Taylor

October 30-Bailey Smith

October 31-Ethan Patterson

• Pray for Pastor Tim as he travels to Latvia this week.

• Pray for the staff and kids who are involved in the musical at Boone High School this week. Please pray that they all stay healthy, nerves will be calmed, and they can enjoy sharing with the audience all the hard work they've put in for the past 9 weeks.

We will welcome new members to Grace Community Church and hold baptisms after the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Please fill out your application by November 1st if you would like to become a member or be baptized.

We are excited for the opportunity to participate in Operation Christmas Child again this year. Please see link to this video below for more information.

Pastor Tim has put together a list of scripture reading plans that he recommends. Please click on the link below to find the list and where you can access more information about them.

Scripture Reading Plans

November 1-Due date for New Membership and Baptism Applications

November 3-Moms 4 Moms 9:00-10:30am

November 15-Baptism and Membership Celebration

November 17-Moms 4 Moms 9:00-10:30am

December-6-"Christmas Through Their Eyes" Sermon Series Begins

December 20-Children's Christmas Play

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: $319,040

Year-to-date Giving: $300,317

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