Do
you attend Grace on Sundays? God is filling our house, and we are
starting to burst at the seams during our Sunday 9:30 and 11am services! This
is an answer to prayer, and we are super grateful. You can help us make room
for lost people by switching to a Saturday night service. If at all possible,
we would love for you to bring your friends and family to either our 4:30 or
6pm Saturday services. Just think, you can help save a life with when and where
you sit!
Grace Group Guides for Summer On The Mount. While "Summer on the Mount" is a 16 week series, it is broken down into three smaller parts for you. Download your copy of the first part, "Summer on the Mount: The Way Up is Down Group Guide" from the Grace website, or pick up a copy from the Connections Center this weekend.
Careers@Grace. Grace is now hiring a Student Ministries Pastor/Middle School Pastor and a High School Pastor. For full job descriptions, please visit our Careers page. Apply 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.
SOAR Family Support Group. Grace offers a support group for families of individuals with special needs. This is a place where parents can laugh, cry, and pray together. We often focus on topics that relate to raising a child with special needs and allow parents to share with one another. Alison Gromer, founder of Champions Special Ministries will be speaking on "Summer Camp Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs". Childcare is provided as the normal Children's Ministry will be occurring at the same time. To register, please contact Stephen "Doc" Hunsley at [email protected]. Saturday, May 18, 6-7pm.
Beyond the Veil: Women's Training Seminar. The Women's Training Seminar: "Beyond the Veil" is designed to support and encourage Christian women to engage and promote new relationships with Muslim women. We want to tear down walls of mutual suspicion, fear, anger and prejudice. We are dedicated to building bridges of friendship, trust, and understanding by focusing on the universal needs and roles of women. Cost is $40 per person ($45 day of event). Please register online today. Saturday, May 18, 9am-3:30pm.
Grace Movie Night. Kick your summer off with a Grace Movie Night! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars. We will be having a double feature with concessions opening at 6pm and movies beginning at 6:30 and 8:45pm. Send a friend an Evite to attend with you! Register for FREE tickets online. Friday, May 31, 6-11pm.
Mom's Night Out. Moms of Grace, you are invited to join us for an evening away. Enjoy great food, company, and conversation. Meet at in-gre-di-ent restaurant, 11563 Ash Street, Leawood, KS. Monday, June 3, 6:30pm.
Middle School Ministries - "Let's Meet For Lunch". We want to meet all middle schoolers for lunch! Bring your own lunch as this week we will meet at Grace. Wednesday, June 5, 11:30am-1:00pm.
High School Ministries - "Let's Meet For Lunch". High school students, we want to go out to lunch with you! Meet us at Chipotle on 135th & Metcalf. Cost is $8. Thursday, June 6, 11:30am-1:00pm.
Schlitterbahn Day for Student Ministries. Grace Student Ministries (middle and high students) are headed to Schlitterbahn for a day in the sun! While the cost for admission is $40 (includes lunch, admission, and transportation), you will want to bring additional money for snacks throughout the day. Meet at Grace for check-in and pick-up. Find more information online today. Saturday, June 8, 10:30am-6pm.
Register Now for SBO Evenings. Jesus: Believe Him or Not! is the theme for SBO 2013. Through live worship, crazy fun sites, 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; the waiting list is also full. SBO Jr. is full; click here to be put on the waiting list. Click here to learn more and register. SBO Evenings June 10-14.
Who's
Who: The Men and Women of the Old Testaments. Who were the people
of the Old Testament and what can they tell us that is relevant to us today?
They were perfectly ordinary people just like us, with flaws, but God used them
in amazingly extraordinary ways! Join us and see how God can use you. The cost
for this class is $16.50 per person (includes book). Classes begin May 24 and
run through August 30. Don't worry if you miss a class as we will be studying a
different character each week. The study will take place at the home of a
"Gracer." More information on the address will be given after
registration. Please register
online today. Begins Friday,
May 24, 9-11am.
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 in a relaxed environment. Participation is highly encouraged and all questions are answered. Your meal and childcare are provided. Please register online today. Sunday, June 2, 12:45-2:10p.m.
Children's Ministry Vision Class. Did you know we have intentionally written our weekend curriculum to facilitate families learning together? 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. Saturday, June 8, 6-7:15pm.
Grace Beliefs Class. What does Grace Church believe and teach? Explore ten core subjects that help shape our beliefs here at Grace. This is a four week instructor-led and discussion-oriented Bible study. Topics covered include our beliefs on God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, scripture, baptism, communion, the local church, Genesis, Satan, the return of Christ and eternity. Please register online today. Sundays, starting June 9, 9:30-10:45am.
Impact a Life at Summer BreakOut. Summer BreakOut (SBO) has many opportunities for your talents to shine! We have volunteer needs in our classrooms, outdoors, on our stage, and even behind the scenes. If you can't be at the event, you can get involved in the preparation, or at the carnival following the event. Email Daneen Kelsey to get involved.
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, May 24, 6:15-8pm.
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, June 8, 9-11am; bingo 11am-12pm.