Welcome To Grace

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

Church & Community:

Grace Church Annual Business Meeting: TONIGHT! Monday January 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Youth Concert: My Epic Concert and Worship: Sunday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Camp Spofford Chapel (this replaces February's Praise & Prayer). All are welcome. $5 suggested donation.
Women of Faith DVD Event "Grand New Day 2009":
Friday, Feb. 10th from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 11th from 9:00-noon with optional lunch and afternoon session
You can begin each day with hope--no matter what's in the news or on your plate. Join the ladies at Grace to see the speakers of Women of Faith right here at our church. Invite your family, friends and co-workers to enjoy a great time of growth and fun. Come to one session or all! There will be a schedule of speakers on the women's ministry board. If you need child care let us know. Any questions call Karen Wells at (603) 352-4990.
Women's Retreat at Brookwoods Conference Center in Alton Bay, NH.:
Extraordinary "Ordinary" Women with speaker Judith Diehl from Denver, Colorado.
March 16-18, 2012
The cost of the retreat is $120.00 with a $50 deposit due at time of registration. Pick up a brochure and sign up at the table in the foyer at Grace Church. Private rooms have been filled, but there is PLENTY of room available! There is also a "quiet cabin" upon request.
Supermoms: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. here at Grace Church. Child care provided.
Friday Morning Women's Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Church (note new time). The Gospel of John led by Liz Nelson.
Moms in Touch Prayer Meetings:
Brattleboro: Mondays, 8:55 a.m. Contact Laura Burdo: plburdo@myfairpoint.net
Keene: Fridays after Women's Bible Study at Grace Church. Contact Karen Wells: karenwells1957@gmail.com
There are still copies of the Grace Church cookbooks available! "Let's Say Grace" includes over 500 recipes from our congregation, family and friends, making it a treasured keepsake and a great gift for everyone! Now only $10.
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
- Cooks 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 welcome to all, and 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.

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, Monthly Events, Parent's Page, Volunteer Page (including nursery schedule), and a Prayer list specifically for Children's Ministries.

Family Fun Events

Family Game Night
Date: Friday, January 20th, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Grace Church

Sledding and Skating Fun
Date: Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Camp Spofford

Youth Ministry

5:30-7:00 p.m. at Camp Spofford
Jr. High Youth Group (Grades 6-8)
Sr. High Youth Group (Grades 9-12)

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)

SuperMoms: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. 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 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 on Monday mornings at 8:55; in Keene we meet every Friday morning after the Friday women's bible study held at Grace Church. 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@myfairpoint.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.