Spring Forward is Here! On Saturday night before you go to bed you will want to set your clocks forward one hour.
Celebrate Easter@Grace! Imagine this for a moment: watching your dad pick up Jesus' bloody cross and carry it for him. What would it be like to watch your dad walk in Jesus' bloody footprints? Crosswalk is the one-week series we will go through Easter weekend at Grace Church. Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and talk about this amazing story. Please reserve your free tickets so that we may plan accordingly. This is the perfect opportunity to invite your friends, family, or co-workers! Saturday, March 30, 3, 4:30, 6pm and Sunday, March 31, 8, 9:30, 11am, 12:30pm.
Small Group Guides for "Leadership By Numb3rs". Take your weekend experience to the next level by taking your Grace Group through the "Leadership By Numb3rs" Group Guide. Print a copy from the Grace website.
Register Now For SBO Evenings and SBO Jr. Jesus: Believe Him or Not! is the theme for SBO 2013. Through live worship, crazy fun sites like the Mud Obstacle Course, crafts, and teaching, kids will experience Jesus in a whole new way. Our week will be topped off by our annual SBO Carnival, where the kids can share with their families everything they learned. The morning SBO session is full. Visit the Grace Children page, Summer BreakOut tab, to learn more and register. SBO Jr. June 3-5 and/or SBO June 10-14.
Careers@Grace. Grace is now hiring a Student Ministry Pastor/Middle School Pastor. For a full job description, please visit our Careers Page. Apply for this position by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Wednesday Prayer Meetings. Our Senior Pastor Tim Howey says, "Prayer is where the real work is done." Join Tim for the "real work" in lifting up the community, the church, and the world in prayer. No registration is required. Wednesdays, 7-8am, Room 112A.
Middle School Fun Day. Middle school students, join us for a fun-filled day! We will start at Cosmic Jump, have lunch at Panda Express, and finish off the day with Disney's "Oz: The Great and Powerful" at AMC 30. Meet at Cosmic Jump in Olathe at 10:45am, and pick-up at AMC at 4pm (both at 119th Street & Strang Line Road). Cost is $28 per person. Saturday, March 9, 10:45am-4pm.
Men’s Ministry Basketball Bracket Challenge. Men, join us for the Grace Bracket Challenge. Email [email protected] and wait for your invitation to join our group at ESPN. You will be allowed to make up to four entries. Prizes will be awarded for first and last place at the next Men’s Breakfast. Deadline to sign-up is Monday, March 18.
SOARly Needed R&R. The Grace ministry for families with special needs SOAR (Special Opportunities, Abilities and Relationships) is hosting a FREE night of respite for parents of individuals with special needs. We also have a simultaneous sibling program for siblings from birth-13 y/o. If you or someone you know would fit this demographic, we invite you to participate. To register, email [email protected]. Friday, March 29, 6-9pm.
Grace Vision Class. This class, taught by Senior Pastor Tim Howey, is an authentic, action-packed class that outlines the history, uniqueness, and heartbeat behind Grace Church. It is a perfect way to catch the vision of Grace Church in a relaxed environment. Participation is highly encouraged and all questions are answered. Your meal and childcare are provided. Please register online today. Saturday, March 9, 6:45-9:15pm.
Children's Ministry Vision Class. Our Children’s Ministry is excited to offer a class explaining how we minister to your child and how you can build on that throughout the week at home. We will also discuss procedures we have put in place to keep your kids safe. The last few minutes of the class will cover the information needed to be a volunteer. Whether you have been at Grace for years or you are a new attendee, you will find this class beneficial. Please register online today. Sunday, March 24, 11am-12:15pm.
Wednesdays@Grace Kids, Students, and Adults. We have something for everyone from preschool through adult on Wednesdays at Grace. To view a full list of available classes and to register, visit our online calendar. The next session begins Wednesday, March 27, 6:45-8pm.
Easter Services Volunteers Needed. We have opportunities in the Children's Ministry and on our First Impressions Team. We are expecting hundreds of people to walk through the doors at Grace on Easter Weekend and would love to have you be a part of it. This is an excellent opportunity to test drive a ministry if you haven't found a place to connect. Would you consider volunteering on this important weekend as we share the love of Christ with many? Email [email protected] for more information.
Men's Bible Study Leader Needed. Attention men of Grace! We have an awesome opportunity to disciple the men of Grace House, a component of Hope Faith Ministries that gives men an opportunity to get the help they need and get back into society. These men need a Bible study leader. Is this you? It would require roughly two hours per week and we can have multiple teachers on rotation. Email our Missions Pastor David at [email protected] if you're interested.
Student Ministries Volunteer Training. Working with students can be intimidating, the Student Ministries Team understands that and is hosting training sessions for our current volunteers, as well as those interested in joining the exciting world of Student Ministries! These informal training sessions will allow us to help equip adults in mentoring and relationship-building with students. Saturday, March 9, 4-5 pm and Sunday, March 10, 11am-12pm.
Hope Faith Family Serve Day. Hope Faith Ministries is a faith-based ministry that serves the needs of the homeless and less fortunate in Kansas City. Come see for yourself how we are ministering to those in our own backyard. Please observe the dress code of sleeved shirts (no tank tops), pants, and closed-toe shoes. Ages 5 and up are welcome to participate. Meet at Grace at 8:15am to caravan down. Second Saturday of every month; next one on Saturday, March 9, 9-11am; bingo 11am-12pm.
Freedom Fire "Friday Night Live." Come be a missionary in your own city! No preparation needed. Simply show up to play activities with 80-100 urban kids, make crafts together, serve a meal, clean-up, and show the love of Jesus! Meet directly downtown at 1301 Vine Street, Kansas City, MO, the "T.B. Watkins" Freedom Fire location, or caravan from Overland Park at the 888 International Market located on the northwest corner of 119th St and Hwy 69 promptly at 5:30pm that night. Email [email protected] or call 913.814.7223 for more information. Friday, March 22, 6:15-8pm.
SOAR Special Needs Volunteer Training. Volunteer and make a difference with SOAR! Are you ready to bless the SOAR special needs families in Grace Church and the community? Then come be a part of the next SOARly Needed R&R. We have many areas for you to serve and no experience is necessary. To register, email [email protected]. Sunday, March 24, 11am-12pm.
Connect with Grace Online. Keep up on the latest news from Grace on Twitter or Facebook. Get to know Grace Church's Senior Pastor Tim Howey by following his tweets or his blog TimHowey.com.
Follow along with us on our Facebook page as we study through the whole Bible in 2013. Don't forget to check out our website OWNit365.com