Announcements
Church News as of January 31, 2010
Student Ministry News
Young Adult Ministry News
Small Group News
All Church News
Electronic Giving—is convenient, easy, and hasle free. You can have your giving automatically deducted monthly on a date, or dates, convenient for you and consistant giving also benefits the church. If you think you are in the market for electronic giving forms are available by clicking HERE. Return form to: Grace Church, Attention: Clare, P. O. Box 611, Milford, MI 48381.
Student Ministry Fundraiser —A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has been participating in this fundraiser, we have earned over $200 for student ministries. Keep up the good work. The following grocery stores will contribute a percentage of your purchase amounts each month to the Grace Church Student Ministries. VG's: look for boxes at each campus to deposit your VG receipts. Kroger: use your Kroger Plus card to register for rewards for Grace Chruch at: krogercommunityrewards.com using Grace Church #83475.
Download Sunday Morning Messages—You can download messages from our White Lake Campus easily via itunes (instruction card on information table). Please note: If you had previously subscribed to our podcast, it will be necessary for you to re-subscribe at gracechurchinfo.net in order to be current, as the links have been changed. Unfortunately, we are only able to put the White Lake messages to the web at this point.
Super Bowl Sub Sale—Come prepared to chow down on Sunday, February 7! Ore Creek will be selling delicious homemade subs to raise funds for their trip to Rancho Sordo Mudo April 4-11, 2010. They will be selling individual subs for just $4 or a great deal of 3 for $10. A great lunch or game time snack and it will be supporting our brothers and sisters at Ore Creek Church.
Marriage Unplugged— A marriage retreat hosted by the Highland Grace Fellowship is scheduled for February 26 & 27. On this last weekend in February we will host a mini-marriage retreat for all married couples designed to help us think about how we can strengthen our marriage relationships. See our flier/registration form for more details or ask your small group leader for more information.
Buddy Break —our new ministry to special needs children (VIP's) had a very successful first event here at White Lake. Our next 'Buddy Break' will be here on Saturday, February 13. Please keep this new ministry in your prayers. For more information call Steve Lobb at 248/ 363-0254.
Wanted for Buddy Break —We are looking to assemble Set-Up and Clean-Up crews. Set-Up will be done on Thursday or Friday evening for Saturday's 10:00 a.m. meeting (once monthly). Rooms will then be reassembled and ready for Sunday morning services after BB completes for the day, around 1:00 or 2:00 p.m. We are hoping to have enough help that no one works more than 2 or 3 times a year. For more information contact Karen Lively at 248/ 698-3667.
Census Workers —Part-Time workers are being hired by the US Census Authority for work this year paying $16.50 per hour. They are hiring peole to work in the communities in their own area. For details you may pick up a brochure at the Welcome Booth or go on-line for information at www.2020censusjobs.gov or call 866-861-2010.
Meal Ministry —This ministry provides church families with meals during times of need. This is a very practical way to care for people at demanding times of life. Adding your name to our team means that you would be contacted only a few times throughout the year. The commitment is small but the rewards are great. Please contact Jan Petsch at 248/ 685-2513 or mealministry@comcast.net for furthur information.
(grades 9-12)
IMPACT Today—There is no IMPACT this week, but we would love to see you downstairs int he IMPACT room next Sunday, February 7 at the White Lake campus at 11:15 a.m. Hope you can make it.
CL2—Krazy Coffee in HIghland is shutting down tonight for everyone except IMPACT! CL2 will meet tonight (February 7) at Kozy Koffee at Duck Lake Road & M-59. Feel free to join us between 7-8 p.m. to hand out and from 8-9 for CL2. REmember to bring $'s for coffee. Hope you can make it.
CROSSROADS
(grades 6-8)
CrossRoads This Morning—If you are in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade we want yo to be a part of CrossRoads this morning! Join us this morning upstairs in the CrossRoads rom at 11:15 .m. You'll be glad you came!
Winter Escape 2010 —Thanks to all of our great leader who are on the CrossRoads Winter Escape with our students this weekend. Eventw like this could not happen withoutyou!!
Young Adult Ministry
(age 18-24)
Friday Night --No matter where you find yourself, Roots Friday NIght is for you. We will spend some time having fun, but also reflecting on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us this Friday, January 29 at Grace White Lake for a night you won't soon forget. It all starts at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Night--Tonight join us at Dustin's for a time of community and discussion. It all happens at 7:00 p.m. We would love to have you join us.
Superbowl Party--Watch the game with your closest friends. We will be watching the game at Kate Morgan's house. She lives at 3448 Hidden Oaks Lane in West Bloomfield. If you're a guy just bring something salty, if you're a girl just bring something sweet. We will meet at Kate's at 6:00 pm. A perfect event to invite your friends.
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Prayer Requests
Please Pray
Those looking for jobs--a number of people in the White Lake congregation have lost their jobs in the last few months and are presently looking for work. Pray for God to supply job openings for those who are looking.
WORLD MINISTRIES PRAYER REQUESTS:
Albania/Kosovo—Praise God that Gregor's health is slowly improving after his recent hospital stay. Pray for a complete and speedy recovery that will allow him to return to attedning to the needs of ministry. Pray for their support base to increase since the devaluation of the dollar diminishes the exchange rate, and for an afforable used vehicle to replace their current one
Bosnia--Donovan and Jocelyn as they continue their church planting efforts in this predominantly Islamic culture. Pray that they can continue to build relationships with the Bosnians living in Visoko.
Dominican Republic--For strength and a servant's attitude for their upcoming busy season with 12 straight weeks of hosting large groups staring in January. Pray also that as teams reach out to the people of San Juan they will be touched by God's love in unique and life changing ways. Follow Joe & Shannon at: www.zimmermansdr.blogspot.com
Thailand--A word of praise from the Wades, they are very excited to report that they reched their goal of having the first two lessons of the Lahu Living Word Christian Correspondence Course printed and in distribution by the end of 2009. The Lahu Living Word course is for students wanting to have a deeper understanding of Scripture.
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Small Groups—White Lake
Small Groups are CENTRAL to our life as a church. We aim for 100% involvement of our adults in a small group designed for fellowship, learning, worship, and ministry. Below is a list of our small groups. If you have not been a part of one of our small groups, this would be a great time to join one!
GRACE FELLOWSHIPS
Sunday Group
Sunday Grace Fellowship—meets each week, except the first week, on Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Connections room at White Lake. For more information call John & Sheila Connolly, 248/ 889-5596; Steve & Brenda Storey 248/ 846-6460; Mark & Leslie Morsehead, 248/ 685-0187.
Monday Group
Union Lake Grace Fellowship—meets each week from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Paul & Shelly Conley, 239 Melinda Circle, White Lake. For more information contact David & Jodie Stanton, 248/ 887-0110.
White Lake Grace Fellowship—meets weekly from 7-9 pm in the Connections room at White Lake.. For more information contact Jason and Kara Bretzlaff (810/ 423-2014).
Tuesday Groups
Bogie Lake Grace Fellowship—meets each week from 7-9 p.m. in the Connections room at White Lake. For more information contactl Roy & Holly DeFauw at 248/ 481-2294 or Kevin Talbot 248/ 742-9129.
Highland Grace Fellowship—meets each Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Tom & Laurie Powers, 1974 Des Jardins, Highland. For more information please call Tom & Laurie Powers 248/ 232-8124 or Todd & Laura Westerman 248/ 625-2264.
Milford Grace Fellowship—meets each Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Pete & Clare Holden, 1195 Holden Avenue, Milford. For more information call Bart & Kym Reed at 248/ 684-7065.
Wednesday Group
Clarkston Grace Fellowship—meets each Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m (no meeting on the 1st Wednesday of each month). We will meet at the home of Mark & Marcie Moreno at 6233 Parkridge Court, Clarkston. Leaders: Mark & Marcie Moreno 248/ 393-4340.
Wednesday Grace Fellowship—meets each Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Randy & Karen Westerman, 3354 Harvey Lake Road, Highland. If you have any questions, call Randy & Karen Westerman at 248/ 896-3033.
Saturday Group
South Milford Grace Fellowship—meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Robin & Pam Winnie, 1580 Old Plank Road, Milford. For more information call: Robin Winnie at 248/ 685-2767.
Maps to each of the locations can be found on the information table in the White Lake campus lobby.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Women's Bible Study--Join us on Wednesdays as we continue our study of the book of Daniel with Beth Moore. We met each Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Grace Church-White Lake. Study gudies are available for $15. No child care provided. More information to follow or contact Laura Lewellen:248-887-1647
Women's/ Mom’s Group—Mothers of all ages meet Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 at the church to talk about how to grow to be godly examples in all our roles in life. Child-care provided. For information, call Johnna Nunneley at 248/ 684-9144.
Small Groups—Commerce
We are in the middle of a key shift here at Grace Church—Commerce. Our desire is to help each other build natural, authentic, meaningful Christian friendships. This emphasis is good for us and it is challenging us to re-evaluate how we use our time in relationships. Since we will not be gathering this year in the same way as past years, feel free to think creatively about how to love and serve each other. Why not…
Seize the time typically set aside for “small group night” to have a few people over for dinner and conversation.
Connect with one of our men’s or women’s bible discussion groups.
Invite a friend to meet with you throughout the winter to think together about how our Sunday morning teaching relates to your daily lives.
Pursue a friend to become your “spiritual growth partner” in 2010. Our church family has dozens of booklets and tools available free of charge that are designed to help kick start conversations like these. For a full list email Sue a: shaack@gracechurchinfo.net.
Join a ministry team that will allow you to use your talents to serve our church family: Children’s, Student’s, Worship, Usher’s, Adopt-a-Road, and Angel Food.
Grace Church--Commerce
3275 Martin Road, Ste. 129
Commerce, MI 48390
248/ 438-6849
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