Welcome

We welcome you here at Grace Church. We are eager to get to know you and share with you the ways God is working in our Church. Our purpose as we gather is to focus on God. "That with one accord you may with one voice glorify God." (Romans 15:6) This focus comes as we strive to know Him through His Word, the Bible. As we study His Word we grow in our individual faith and teach each other how to serve and to share our faith with those who desperately need to know Him. Welcome to this adventure as God leads us on!

- Pastor Lew Miller

ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/1/10

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Church & Community

Cook's Corner is one of our newest ministries. It is a united effort between Women's Ministries and Ministries of Mercy and will focus on providing "home cooked" meals to meet the immediate food needs of families in difficult situations. This is also a great opportunity for mother/daughter fellowship. Anyone interested in being part of this important support ministry should call Sherri Hudson at (603) 209-1458.
Save the date! Our Fall Church Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 12th after the second service. If it rains, we'll have the picnic at church. If anyone is interested in baptism, please see Pastor Lew.
NEDA Women's Retreat is being held September 10-12: The theme is "Simply God" and Margaret Feinberg will be the speaker. There are pamphlets with detailed information at the Women's Ministry board at church. For more information, go to http://www.campspofford.org/retreats/nedawomensretreat.php
There will be a Community Women's Dinner at Camp Spofford (in the gym) on Thursday September 9th at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8.00. We are hoping that you will invite other women to this special event; the woman who gets the most ladies to attend will receive a copy of one of Margaret Feinberg's books. We are also in need of table hosts for the dinner. Please see Karen Wells if you're interested in attending, and/or if you would like to be a table host.
NEDA Men's Retreat is being held September 24-26: It's not too late to sign up. Special speaker: Pastor Ed Cole. Topic: "To Boldly Go: Living Uncommon Life and Taking Others Along for the Ride." To register, please go to info@campsofford.org or call (603) 363-4788.
Calling all orchestral instrumentalists! Would you like to join in and play for preludes and accompaniment throughout the year? Interested in just having fun with other musicians, worshiping the Lord in instrumental praise? Well dust off your horns, tighten up your strings, get a new box of reeds and let's make a joyful noise! We meet each Sunday, in the sanctuary immediately following the 2nd service. If you have any questions about this music ministry opportunity, please contact Mary Lagerberg (mmlag2@myfairpoint.net or 603-363-8482).
The next Precept Upon Precept Inductive Bible Study with Beth LaChance starts September 13th. We will be studying 1 Kings 1-15 and 2 Chronicles 1-13 and related passages. This is an eight week study on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. Homework expectations are 3-5 hours per week. The book will cost around $20. Anyone interested should contact Beth by August 15th to order their book. Questions? Call Beth (603) 256-6654 or email lachance.beth@gmail.com
USHERS NEEDED starting in September. The church is currently recruiting men and women that are ministry-minded, giving "light to everyone in the house...so that our Father in heaven may be praised" (Mat. 5:16). Please pray about being part of this important ministry. Contact Harry Bafundi at church (363-4277, ext. 105) or email hbafundi@gracefreechurch.org if you are interested.
Women's Ministry is looking for people to help in the meal ministry for families with new babies and those dealing with illness. Thank you to those who have already been helping. Please contact Sherri Hudson: phone (603) 209-1458; email sherrinbob@yahoo.com; church mailbox #48.

Ministries Of Mercy
- Alternative Fuel Ministry: Praise God, we have met current needs and have 4 additional cord ready to go. Thank you for your response. Additionally, one of our families are making their trees available for harvesting (5-6 cord). We are currently developing a schedule that requires individuals gifted in dropping trees (accurately) trimming and sizing for splitting. We would like to have this phase completed prior to June. If you are interested in being part of our cutting team please email Harry Bafundi at hbafundi@gracefreechurch.org and copy Peter Pinto (mailto:prvbs31pam@aol.com) May Christ be glorified through the unity of His body.
ROOMMATE WANTED:
- We are searching for a gentle, kind individual willing to provide guidance and support to our son who is Downs Syndrome in exchange for free room, his apartment is located in Keene. This young man enjoys sports, dining out, music and giving back to the community through volunteer work. Clean driver and criminal checks required. Non smokers only please. IF this sounds like it is for you, please call Dave or Karen Coleman 363-4342 or email us at dkmdjg@myfairpoint.net to get more information.

Children's Ministry

We have our own Children's Ministry website! Please click here and take a look at any of the following pages: Sunday Morning Ministries, Family Events, Parent's Page, Volunteer Page (including nursery schedule and teacher tips), and a Prayer list specifically for Children Ministries.

Sept. 12th is our official start up date for the fall! All children will "move up" to their appropriate classrooms at that time. If your child turns 4 before the end of Sept, they will be in the 4-5 year old class during Sunday School and in the Timber Land Chapel program during the 2nd service. (They will sit with you during the worship time and then be dismissed during the sermon.) Please contact Jen Lybarger if you have any questions regarding your child's placement.

Youth Ministry

Fueling youth to revolutionize the World!

Sunday Nights at Camp Spofford starting September 26th.

Regular night of Youth Group

Fuel (Jr. High Youth Group grades 6-8)

Revolution (Sr. High Youth Group)

On-going Opportunity

Prayer: is a key component of our ministries at Grace Community Church and we encourage participation through one of several opportunities. Each are led by our Prayer Coodinator and a Prayer Team captain. Click on "Intercessary Prayer Ministry and Prayer Teams" to learn more. If you prayerfully feel led to be part of this team please contact our Pastoral Assistant Harry Bafundi by phone @ 603 363-4277 or email hbafundi@gracefreechurch.org

OUTREACH: (Church Family and Community) "Ministries of Mercy" see our Purpose Statement & Opportunities to Serve page (Ministry of Mercy -NEW - click on "Ministries" & get involved)

Deaf Ministry: Interpreter now available for our morning worship service. Please use relay services to request our Interpreter. Call 603-835-6356. Ask for Christine.

SuperMoms: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm at Grace Community Church. All SuperMoms welcome, along with their super kids, for faith, food, fun and friendship. SuperMoms know that we are not "super" on our own. We can only be our best with the help of our SUPER God! Please call co-leaders: Denise Erway at (413) 498-2020 or Jill Grant at (603) 256-8586 for more information.

Mom's In Touch: Calling on Moms with children in school. This group continues to meet at Community Bible Chapel on Atwood Street in Brattleboro; every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Join with other moms in prayer for our children, their peers, their teachers and schools. Questions? Please contact Laura Burdo at 802-254-3360 or e-mail her at plburdo@truevine.net

*It is important that you make childcare arrangements for your preschool children. If you need help with this, please call.

Our Service Men & Women: If you have relatives that are serving in the military please give wallet size photo and details of branch of service, address, e-mail and deployment area to Peter Mitchell or Todd Stockwell.