Sunday services at 9am & 10:45am
Grace Kids & Grace Youth Junior programming available at both services.
Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Series: 3 Things iDo (April 21- May 5)
Part 3: iRemember
Speaker: Pastor Ken Taylor
Livestream
Unable to attend our services? Join us online! Head to www.gracecommunity.ca/watch.
Communion this Sunday
Communion is celebrated monthly at Grace. Communion is a way to remember what Jesus did on the cross and is for everyone who is embracing Jesus as their personal Sin Forgiver and Life Leader. It’s a regular remembrance and celebration of the Lord's sacrificial death. The breaking and eating of bread has to do with Christ's body being given for us on the cross. The drinking from the cup has to do with the shedding of Christ's blood whereby we are forgiven. (Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-24)
At Grace, communion will occur after the message. Ushers will pass trays which hold the communion elements - two cups stacked on top of each other; one cup with a small cracker, and one cup with a bit of grape juice. During the service, you will be lead through a reflective and prayerful time and will be guided through when to take the communion elements.
Grace Kids
Check out what our kids’ programming is all about, and view the weekly curriculum videos and handouts by visiting our Grace Kids page here.
Giving at Grace
Thank you for taking the time to partner with us at Grace as we join Jesus on His mission in the city of Guelph. Giving supports the work of ministry and the advancement of the Gospel in our city and beyond. Learn more about the online and in-person ways you can tithe by visiting www.gracecommunity.ca/give.
Weekly Announcements
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE
As part of our ongoing efforts to share the essence of our church with others, we will be having pictures taken this coming Sunday at our first service. Our photographer is very discreet, but we wanted to give you a heads-up! Capturing pictures of what happens on a Sunday serves a vital purpose in conveying to others what we are all about as a church family. These pictures allow us to capture the vibrant moments and cherished connections that define us as a community. They will be utilized across our website and various forums to offer visitors and newcomers a glimpse into who we are and what we’re all about.
Note to Parents: If you have not completed the Grace Kids Photography Release Form or the Youth Annual Consent Form, we ask that you complete this form below before Sunday.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Grace Community Church, scheduled for May 26, 2024, at 12pm, immediately following our second service. Light snacks will be provided.
Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to participate in any voting. Members are requested to attend.
Childcare will be provided for children aged 6 months to pre-k (4 years). If you plan to use this option, please fill out this form so that we can plan volunteers accordingly. Families are welcome in the auditorium. We encourage you to bring some food and activities. We recognize there will be a bit of extra commotion, but please know it is welcome and we appreciate your presence.
As per our bylaws, we are required to include a resolution passed by the Leadership Board (LB) if there is an intention to adjust the size of the board from the standard five members. This year, the LB proposes to increase the board size to seven members. Therefore, we will be seeking your approval for the following resolution:
Motion: For the 2024 term (from May 26, 2024, to May 2025), the number of members on the Leadership Board shall be set at seven.
Your presence and participation are important as we reflect on the achievements of the past year, deliberate on future plans, and elect members to the Leadership Board.
Please make every effort to attend and contribute to the proceedings.
Annual Spring Clean-Up - May 4th
Please RSVP HERE to help us plan tasks and food accordingly!
Help us give a little extra TLC to the Grace property and join us for our Annual Spring Clean Up on Saturday, May 4th from 8am to 12pm. Stay for a bit or the whole time! We will clean up the gardens and more. This event is family-friendly, so bring your kids along to help out. Your RSVP will help us plan and accomplish tasks efficiently. If you are unable to help with physical tasks, but would like to help make muffins or prep coffee, please let us know by filling out the RSVP form.
Abound - Regional Women’s COnference
Ladies! We would love to invite you to attend Forward Church in Cambridge on Saturday, May 25th from 9-4pm for a day conference. The early bird price until May 12th is $60, or $50 for ages 65+ up. Through up-lifting worship, inspiring teaching and practical workshops on relevant topics, this women’s conference will help equip you to walk in light of the purpose God has placed upon your heart. Register today and then let us know that you’ve registered at info@gracecommunity.ca. If a number of ladies from Grace attend, we can consider carpooling or heading to dinner after the conference!
Young Adults Sunday Small Group
Our Young Adults small group meets every Sunday after our second service at 12:30pm in the youth room at Grace Community Church. We have lunch together, play games, and then have Bible study time. Currently, we are watching and discussing Right Now Media’s Whisper series- learning how to be in tune with the voice of God. Reach out to kylee@gracecommunity.ca for any updates and details on the next Young Adults time!
Monday Night Prayer In person
All are welcome! Prayer can be defined as talking to God, but it is much more than that. It is having an open heart; humble and filled with awe of who our mighty God is. Prayer is one of the highest acts of worship that glorifies God and reinforces our need for Him. Whether you enjoy praying out loud, or just wish to sit alongside others to hear prayers, you are welcome. Have questions? Email john@gracecommunity.ca.
BAPTISM CLASS
Sunday, May 12th is Baptism Sunday! Baptisms are a special time when followers of Jesus declare and observers celebrate the decision of those being baptized to step over the line of faith and trust in Jesus as their Sin Forgiver and Life Leader. If you are a follower of Jesus and have never experienced baptism as a mark of your allegiance to Jesus, this is your time. We will be holding a Baptism Class on Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm. We would love to personally connect with you and help you walk through this process. For more information contact Pastor John Fairchild at john@gracecommunity.ca.
Grace Kids Prep Night on Thursday
If you're interested in what happens in Grace Kids on a Sunday morning, we're inviting you to join us while we prepare and set up for each month's new curriculum.
Whether you’re a parent, grand-parent, volunteer or just looking for a low commitment place to serve; we’re asking you to come join us on Thursday May 2nd at the church between 7-9pm.
What to expect:
Putting up Posters
Cutting out Activities
Gathering Supplies
Decorating classrooms
*No registration necessary, just come when you can!
Youth-Led Sunday - May 19th at both services
We are so excited for our Youth-Led Sunday on May 19th at Grace. Our Sunday services at 9am and 10:45am on this day will be led by our Grace Youth students; they will be leading worship, sharing mini messages, and giving some insight to us on what Grace Youth is all about.
Open Mic/Jam Session resumes in the fall
Thank you to everyone who came out to our last two Open Mic/ Jam Sessions! We had a great time together and really enjoyed this casual, fun atmosphere to play music. We will take a break over the summer months and will resume these sessions in the fall.
Carmen Bajo Classic Ecuador Golf Tournament
This is one of our key international partners at Grace and we are excited to continue our support this year!
This year's Carmen Bajo Classic Ecuador Golf Tournament to raise funds for our partners at Carmen Bajo in Quito, Ecuador is on Saturday June 8th at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
Please reach out to your family and friends for golfers and sponsors/donors and join us on mission! You don't have to be a golfer to be involved. To learn about how this project in Ecuador began and for Golfer Information, Dinner Information for Non-Golfers, Sponsor and Donor Information, click the link below. If you have questions, please contact Samantha Erazo (samantha@allcard.ca).
Onside Soccer (JK to Grade 5)
Sign up today to join us for 9 weeks of soccer from May 21st- July 16th hosted by Grace Community Church volunteers and located at Elora Road Christian School, on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm. This soccer league is fun, co-ed, recreational, and affordable at $99. Each child will receive a jersey, end-of-year award, and a set of individual, personalized soccer cards. All games and practices for your whole family take place on the same day at the same time each week. Our leagues focus on developing your child’s skill and love for the game in a recreational setting.
Register below! Have questions? Please email Anika at anikagardner@gmail.com and Corriene at bchoringa@gmail.com.
Youth Spring Retreat - a Huge thank you to our donors!
At the beginning of April, our youth had a bake sale at Grace to fundraise money for their Annual Spring Retreat. This past weekend, forty students went on that retreat thanks to the generosity of our church family participating in that sale and individual donors who graciously sent in money for students who would not have been able to go otherwise. The students had the opportunity to worship together, learn from a guest speaker, and enjoy God’s creation up north! Thank you for all your support. We just love our church family!
Grace Kids Recap from Last Sunday
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Online Community
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