Our building has been well loved for the past 15(ish) years and it’s time to start thinking about upkeep.  Below you will see a button that will allow you to “register” your time and talents for our upcoming “Fall Spruce Up” day.  We are looking for people to complete a wide variety of jobs including woodwork repair, painting touch ups and spreading mulch.  Some of these jobs will take place before our big day on October 3rd so please take a look at the sign up and see where you can fit in.

Also, I wanted to point out another work day opportunity.  We are helping with the Habitat for Humanity home in Madrid on Sept 26th.  We are still looking for people to come to help and also to provide snacks that day. Micah will be sharing more this Sunday during the Ministry Moment. Please let us know if you can help.

Thank you!

Richard Darby

Building and Grounds

Opening Song- Great Are You Lord

Greeting Time

Ministry Moment- Habitat for Humanity

Worship Song- Living Hope

Worship Song- Speak O Lord

Worship Song- More Like Jesus

Dismissal to Children's Church

Scripture Reading- Luke 1:8-17

Sermon- Geoff Verkade

Response Song- This I Believe

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 - Don Gregory, Erin Wittrock, Peggy Williams

Welcome Center - Paulette Myers, Sue Woolston

Ushers- Dominick Wittrock, Luke Wittrock

Scripture Reader - Sam Byriel

Slide Operator - Dominic Wittrock

Sound Tech - Todd Woolston

Bakers- Amanda Kramer, Gail Thiel

Coffee Maker - Jim McPartland

Barista - Grace Robertson, Lisa Addy

9:30 am Nursery - Christine Bolton, Angie Pilk, Preslie Kelley

Children's Church - Anne Darby, Vicki Gustafson, Sarah Owen

10:45 Nursery- Peggy Williams, Jill Powers

Sunday School Teachers- Nick Hall, Skyler Olmstead

Mowing the week of 9/20- Perry Byriel

Greeters - Aria Bunning, Scott and Gail Thiel

Welcome Center - Breckyn Maach, Kathy Springer

Ushers- Dave Springer, Drew Wilber

Scripture Reader - Jed Hammen

Slide Operator - Noel Malin

Sound Tech - Geoff Verkade

Bakers- Ashley Campbell, Christina Williams

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

Sunday-September 20

Worship Service- 9:30am

Fellowship Time-10:45-11am

Sunday School-11-12:00pm

Tuesday- September 22

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

Wednesday- September 23

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

6-8pm-5th-12th grade

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

Thursday-Sept 24

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

Saturday- September 26

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

Habitat for Humanity Day- 8am-1pm

September 20-Bo Smith, Samantha Hanson, Don Gregory

September 23-Jamison Brown, Taylar Thorsbakken

September 24-Kmya Fowler

September 25-Kyra Darby, Lilly Graham

• Please pray for Rick Gustafson as he awaits the results of a biopsy. Specific prayer requests are that the spots found are noncancerous, or that there is an effective treatment available if they are cancerous.

  Please pray for strength for Rick-that no matter the results, he will use that strength as a witness to God's glory and honor.

• Pray for Ben and Tim Lubinius as they continue their trip in India. Pray for God to continue to work and for a safe trip home.

Come join us as we begin a Study of the Book of Romans.

Contact Anne Darby for more info.

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.

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.  

September 22-Tot Time Moms 4 Moms (See FB Group for Meeting Spot)

September 26- Habitat for Humanity Work Day 8am-1pm

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

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: $281,059

Year-to-date Giving: $267,251

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