Grace Group Guides for Summer On The Mount. While "Summer on the Mount" is a 16 week series, it is broken down into three sub-series. Download your copy of the second part, "Summer on the Mount: Misinformed Group Guide" from the Grace website.
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].
High School Ministry - "Let's Meet For Lunch." We want to meet all high school students for lunch! Meet us at Chick-Fil-A on Wednesday, June 12, 12:30pm-2pm and Friday, June 14, 12:30pm-2pm at Jimmy John’s. Both locations are off 69 Hwy and Metcalf.
Middle School Ministry - "Let's Meet For Lunch." We want to meet all middle schoolers for lunch! Meet us at Grace Church. Bring your lunch and a friend. Thursday, June 13, 12:30-2pm.
SBO Performance and Carnival. Join as a church family along with the many visiting families that attended the week of Summer BreakOut (SBO). The kids will minister to us using what they learned at SBO through song and verse. Outside will be a carnival with games and activities the kids experienced during the week. Also, you and your family can help with our missions project from the week as you package meals for starving children around the world. Brunch and fun treats will be available for a small fee. Saturday, June 15, 9:30am-12:30pm.
MOMS Of Grace. MOMS of Grace, join us for a fun afternoon outside. Meet us at Frontier Park,15501 Indian Creek Parkway. Monday, June 17, 9:30am-12pm.
Women's Book Club Informational Meeting. Ladies, join us for a book club. We will be offering two sessions that will be reading the same book. The book and schedule will be determined at this informational meeting. Please meet at Take Five Coffee Bar. Two identical sessions, Monday, June 17, 10-11:30am or 7-8:30pm.
MOMS Of Grace Explore The Parks. Warm weather is here! What a great opportunity to be outside and visit some fun KC spots with moms, nannies, and other ladies with our kids. Join us every Tuesday this summer as we explore a different park or kid-friendly museum. Pack a lunch and make it a picnic! This week we'll go blueberry picking at The Berry Patch! Cost is per pound of blueberries picked. Meet outside the store at 9am. Tuesday, June 18, 9am-12pm.
Middle School Ministry "Take Over" Skyzone. Middle school students, come hang out with us as we "Take Over" Skyzone! This is a full trampoline park. Meet and pick up at Skyzone. Prior to the event, please download this waiver, fill it out, and bring it with you. Cost is $13. Find more information online. Tuesday, June 18, 2:30-4:30pm.
Women's Walking Club. Ladies, come get some exercise and enjoy some great conversation. This ladies' ONLY walking club will walk around the perimeters of the Grace property. If you have any questions, email [email protected]. Wednesdays, beginning June 19, 7-8pm.
High School Ministry Third Thursday. High school students are invited to meet up for a night of miniature golf at Smiley's Golf Complex. Cost is $6.50 per student; please bring additional money for snacks. Find more information online. Thursday, June 20, 6-9pm.
Student Ministries "Game Day at the K!" Attention middle and high school students! Invite a friend to "Game Day at the K!" Enjoy "Buck Night" and watch the KC Royals take on the Chicago White Sox. If that isn't enough, we will end the night watching fireworks at the K! Cost is $25 per student. Please find more information and registration online. Meet at Grace at 5pm for check-in and return to Grace at approximately 11:30pm. Friday, June 21, 5-11:30pm.
Ladies' Night Out - "Let's Grab Pizza" Ladies, let's grab some pizza, get to know each other and have a great night of "hangin' out". This is a great way to connect with other woman and make new friendships! Meet at Old Town Pizza. Have questions? Contact [email protected].Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-8:30pm.
Middle School Ministry "Chill and Grill." Middle school students are invited to "chill-ax" with us at our next "Chill & Grill." We will serve grilled burgers and hot dogs and spend some quality hang time together. Bring a friend! Cost is $5. No registration is necessary. Tuesday, June 25, 11:30am-1:30pm.
Children's Ministry Skate City. Join the Children's Ministry for a fun time of skating and laughing. Meet at Skate City at 2pm ready to skate and have a blast! The cost is only $5 per skater! Friday, June 28, 2-4pm.
High School Ministry "Late Night" Summer time means no school on Monday! Following our Student Ministries Sunday service, join us at one of our late night locations! We will meet at Sonic located at 151st and Antioch. Cost is $8 per person. Sunday, July 7, 8:30-11pm.
"Peter Pan" at Theater in the Park! The students of Grace (middle and high schoolers) are invited to join us for an evening of watching "Peter Pan" at Theater in the Park on Thursday, July 11. We will meet at Grace at 6:30pm. We will arrive back at Grace at approximately 11:30pm. While the cost to attend is $15 per person, please bring additional money for concessions. Pleaseregister online by Monday, July 8.
Middle School Ministry "Let's Meet for Ice Cream and a Movie" Join the Student Ministries Team for ice cream at Twisters (135th and Antioch) and a movie at the Palazzo 16 (Despicable Me 2)! Cost is $15 per person. Tuesday, July 9, 1-4pm.
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]. Wednesday, July 10, 6-9pm.
Fall MOMS Of Grace. Registration now open. Our MOMS of Grace meetings are a great time to meet other moms and share your journey through motherhood! Each mom is assigned to a discussion group that has a table leader and an experienced mentor mom. We begin each meeting with delicious food brought by some of our moms and a time to chat with other moms at your tables. Some weeks we will have a guest speaker, and some weeks we will have a party. Each week will be a blast! MOMS Of Grace will meet on Mondays, September 9-May 12. Early registration price is just $40 -- register online by Thursday, August 1.
"Lessons I Learned in the Dark" Women's Bible Study. "Walking by Faith: Lessons I Learned in the Dark" contrasts the evidences of walking by faith and walking by sight. It encourages participants to take risks, give God control, persevere through hardship, receive God's gifts, be guided by the Truth rather than feelings, and seek God. Please purchase the book at Mardelonline prior to class. This class will be offered on Tuesdays from June 4-July 16, 10am-12pm. Please register online no later than June 13.
American Heritage Girls Parent Information Meetings. AHG is a Christ-centered scouting opportunity for girls ages 5-18. We offer badges, camping, leadership practice, service and more in a fun, faith-filled environment. These informational meetings will help you learn more about this program. June 22/23, during all services.
Grace@Home Blended Family Workshop. This is a workshop offered through the Grace@Home Ministry. Kathy and David Schlotzhauer will address the needs of blended families pulling from their personal experience and biblical principles. There will be a time for questions and discussion as well. No registration required. Saturday, June 22, 4:30-7:15pm.
"Unglued" Women's Bible Study. Is it really possible to make emotions work for us instead of against us? Yes, and in her usual inspiring and practical way, Lysa TerKeurst will show you how. Please purchase the book "Unglued" by Lysa TerKeurst prior to class. It is available at Lifeway Christian Store or online. The class will meet weekly on Thursdays, June 20-August 1, from 6:30-8pm. Please register online no later than Thursday, June 27.
Grace@Home Tabletop Discussion for Parents of Preschoolers. In April, the Grace@Home seminar shared four "building blocks" (modeling, obedience, consistency and choices) to focus on in your children during the preschool years. How do you do that practically? Join us as we discuss in tables how to work through various real-life scenarios using these biblical building blocks. No registration required. Saturday, June 29, 4:30-7:15pm.
Grace Mission Class. The mission of Grace Church is "To Love, To Learn, To Lead -- Changing Lives For Christ." What does this really mean? This three-week study unpacks the three main aspects of the mission: the concept of "Love", the importance of "Learning" and growing in your Christian walk, and how you can "Lead" not only within the walls of Grace Church, but most importantly outside the walls of Grace! Please register online today. Sundays, starting July 7, 11am-12:15pm.
Grace Personal Gifting Class. At Grace, we call the unique design of every person their "SHAPE". An acronym that represents five areas which make every person unique: S = Spiritual Gifts, H = Heart, A = Abilities, P = Personality, E = Experiences. Come to this 3-week study and learn more about your unique design and how God can use you to impact the world! Please register online today. Sundays, starting July 7, 9:30-10:45am.
Donation Items Needed For Haiti. A group of "Gracers" will be going on a mission trip to Haiti the week of June 23. You can help bless the people of Haiti by sending them with donations. For a list of requested donation items, please visit the "Haiti Missions Trip" calendar listing (Outreach category). Deadline for donations is June 16.
High School Ministry Outreach Event @ Freedom Fire. High school students are invited to help the Student Ministries Team love and support our local outreach organizations by assisting them in their various areas of need. Please wear closed-toe shoes, no tank tops, and modest short length for girls. Bring bug spray, work gloves, and sunscreen. We will meet at Grace at 8am and return at approximately 12:30pm on Saturday, June 29. No cost. Please register in advance byWednesday, June 26.
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, June 28, 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]. Saturday, July 6, 6-7pm.
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, July 13, 9-11am; bingo 11am-12pm.
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