Behind The Scenes
Deacons are integral members of the church, supporting the ministries of GHC under the leadership of the Elders and promoting unity within the body. These men serve faithfully behind the scenes, often with little to no recognition. When needs arise, they are quick to respond and settle the matter. They often anticipate needs before they become significant issues and handle them with great grace and care. They are indeed a blessing to our church.
Deacons Serve As Christ First Served Us
Please pray for these men and their families as they regularly sacrifice their time and skills to serve our church body. Pray for God to raise up more deacons among us. Who have you noticed in our church that exhibit the qualities of a Biblical Deacon? Who serves faithfully to meet a variety of needs, often without being asked? Who is filled with the Spirit, engaging in service to care for the church and glorify Christ? Pray for our deacons, present and future.
1 Timothy 3:13
For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Together Is Better
The church is like a body with many members. Membership in the local church is the logical implication of membership in the global Church, which comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, publicly demonstrated through baptism. Our lives are connected. We need one another. Church membership is our way of ensuring everyone who belongs to our congregation enjoys the benefits and privileges of being Grace Hill Church.
Member Meeting
Sunday, February 22nd - 12-2pm
If you call Grace Hill Church your home, we want you to save the date for our next member meeting, to be held on Sunday, February 22nd from 12-2pm. Come ready to hear some important updates, highlight God’s grace as we see Him at work, and affirm a few initiatives.
Soup & Salad
Please bring along a soup and/or salad to share as we will plan to eat lunch together during our meeting. Thanks for making your church family a priority!
Gospel Work In Philly
Transformation to Recovery is an addiction recovery nonprofit in South Philadelphia. Christ Church South Philly, a Trinity Fellowship Church, launched TTR in 2018 to combat the city’s rapidly expanding opioid epidemic.
To bring the light of the Gospel to the darkness of addiction in South Philadelphia.
“ God welcomes us to come to Him as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us as we are. The power of God’s love is not just that He welcomes everyone, but that He can change anyone.”
Visit TTR to watch a short video and learn more about this vital ministry in Philadelphia. Please pray for Christ Church South Philly as they faithfully proclaim the hope of the Gospel in the community where God has called them to serve.
Is God Doing Anything?
On Sunday, Johnny shared what God has been doing in His life and in the lives of others over the past few months. Johnny highlighted a few moments where God’s grace and mercy were on display on his recent trip to New York, in coordination with his Bible School, Timberline. We don’t always see how the Spirit is moving - thank you Johnny for sharing your stories!
God Is Always Doing Something
How have you seen God at work? How has your life changed because of God’s grace at work in you? Have you had any encounters where you have witnessed the mercy of God on display? How have you seen the mission of Jesus move forward?
Stories of Grace & Mercy
We want to hear and be encouraged by what our great God is doing. Let us know by submitting your Stories of Grace & Mercy.
Youth Cook-Off
Our next youth night will be Saturday, January 10th from 4-8pm hosted at GHC. Bring your aprons and chef hats and be ready to compete in the Second Annual Youth Cooking Competition! Following the meal we will continue our study asking “Tough Questions About Christianity.” This month's question is "How can a loving God allow so much evil?" Please read Chapter 9 “Does God Care When We Hurt?” in your books in preparation for our study and bring along any questions that you have.
Saturday, January 10th | 4-8pm
We currently meet once a month to learn and grow. Every meeting is different. Sometimes it's a party. Sometimes it's a service project. Often we have deep theological conversations. 7th-12th graders from inside and outside the church are welcome to join.
Gospel Friendships
From November 12-14th the pastors of Grace Hill and their wives traveled down to Texas to participate in the annual Trinity Fellowship Leadership Summit. This was a sweet time for pastors, wives, and close friends to gather and be encouraged by what God is doing in His churches throughout our country and across our borders. The good news is being proclaimed and it is always refreshing to learn how our partnership is helping extend the mission to magnify the name of Jesus.
Together For Jesus
On Sunday, January 25th, we will be joined by Ian McConnell, pastor from Grace Church in Frisco, who is currently serving as the president of Trinity Fellowship. He will be here to serve us, share the news of Jesus, and encourage our mission here in Merton.
We Call Him Jesus
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
A Name With Purpose
Thank you for celebrating the birth of our savior with us. May the name of this baby bring more meaning for you into the New Year.
Love Your Church
What is the local church? With all the options available online that allow us to watch church services and listen to pastor’s sermons, why would we even consider meeting in person? Why would anyone waste their time becoming a member of a local church? What are the benefits and joys of belonging to a local body of believers? How do we really and tangibly love the church?
Love Your Church
In his book, Love Your Church, author Tony Merida highlights what he considers to be Scriptures eight great reasons to be a church member. He does this by focusing our attention on the following eight verbs: Belonging, Welcoming, Gathering, Caring, Serving, Honoring, Witnessing, and Sending.
Love Your Church - Tony Merida
You can order Merida’s book online, or swing by the church bookstore and grab a copy. Find a friend or someone from church to read through the book together and share what you are learning. Let this exercise serve as an opportunity to help us learn to grow together and encourage one another to love the local church.