Church In Real Life
Fasting Into 2024
As we enter into the new year, we are venturing into a new season in the life of our church. A season filled with hope and eager expectation for what our great God will accomplish through Grace Hill Church.
Prayer & Fasting
Following the example from Scripture (Neh. 9:1, Daniel 9:3, Joel 1:14, Acts 13:2-3) we want to step into this next season in pursuit of God’s wisdom and search for His lead during a season of prayer and fasting.
Wednesday | January & February
Starting Wednesday, January 3rd the Elders are inviting you to join in a period of corporate prayer and fasting for the purpose of seeking wisdom and guidance from our Heavenly Father. We ask that for every Wednesday, during the months of January and February, that you consider praying & fasting for Grace Hill Church, the Elders, the members, the greater Merton community, and of course however God would lead you.
Sunday School
Beginning January, Sunday School will have a new structure and a new start time at 9:00am. The Elders envision these improvements will help to strengthen our church body and strategically position us for greater effectiveness in sharing the Gospel of Christ with our community, both now and in the future.
Sunday School @ 9:00am
The three groups will be composed of the following recommended age ranges: PLANT (Infant-4yrs), WATER (5-11yrs) and, GROW (12-adult). All groups will meet on the north side of the building.
Plant | Water | Grow
Our Sunday School classes are open to everyone. A team of teachers lead our time together. All classes take place prior to our service and there is no homework. Bring your Bible and get ready to dive into God’s Word together!
Proposed Constitution Explanation and Q&A
The Elders plan to give a brief explanation of key sections of the Proposed Constitution, and then give opportunity for Q&A.
Sunday, November 19th & 26th @ 9:30
(during sunday school)
We also encourage you to feel free to ask any Elder about any questions you might have regarding the Proposed Constitution. Our goal is to give you opportunities to come ready to vote on December 3 with your questions answered.
Annual Member Meeting
Be sure to mark your calendars for December 3rd. If you’re a member or consider Grace Hill your home church, plan to stay with us immediately after the service. We will share a meal and then reconvene for our annual business meeting following lunch.
AFTER THE SERVICE ON SUNDAY, December 3rd
We will listen to 2023 ministry reports from Ministry Teams, Deacons, and Elders. We will also be voting on the 2024 General Budget and the Proposed GHC Constitution. Both the Annual Business Meeting Agenda and the Proposed Budget will be posted on November 19, and placed into your mailboxes.
Stayed turned for more details about fellowship meal food sign-up.
The Handmaid of the Lord
Experience the captivating one hour performance of The Handmaid of the Lord by Acacia Theatre Company hosted by GHC.
December 8th at 7 pm
Immerse yourself in this unique one-woman show that beautifully narrates the life of Jesus from the perspective of his mother, Mary.
Join us for this special evening and don't forget to extend the invitation to a friend.
Exciting Changes For the New Year
As announced by the Elders, our church will undergo significant transformations in its ministries starting in January. The Elders envision these changes will help to strengthen our church body and strategically position us for greater effectiveness in sharing the Gospel of Christ with our community, both now and in the future.
Simplifying Our Ministries for a Greater Purpose
We aim to create space and time to train and equip a group of individuals to build a more robust biblical counseling ministry. Through this initiative, we aspire to strengthen our church and extend our impact in our community.
Making the Less We Do More Impactful
We are committed to making the activities we undertake more impactful. Rather than spreading ourselves thin, we want to focus on fewer things with greater intentionality.
Calling for Commitment
We are calling you to be more committed to fewer things.
Sunday School: Engage in learning and growing together.
Sunday Morning Worship: Gather to rehearse and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Small Group Participation: Be an active member of a small group.
The Elders are eager to share the intricate details of these adjustments with you at the Annual Business Meeting on December 3rd.
Romania Missions trip
October 30 - November 13
Please be praying for Dave/Sue Dernlan and Darrel Schrock as they visit the 5 churches in the Damuc Valley of Romania to preach and teach. Pray especially that God will use the time spent with the Leaders to further equip and encourage them for their shepherding ministry. Also please pray for Darrel as he teaches a new cohort of students in Bucharest with Nicu Sotir during the second week.
Ask the Elders
October has a fifth Sunday, so get your questions ready! The Elders of Grace Hill will attempt to answer your questions about the Bible and life during Sunday School.
Sunday, October 29th @ 9:30 am
Here are some ideas:
What makes our church different from other churches in the area?
How can I talk to my neighbor about Jesus?
What does our church believe about Israel?
We invite you to submit your questions in writing by giving them to an Elder, or by submitting them in the form.
October Armor Verse
Memorizing Scripture is as an excellent strategy for spiritual growth. It allows you to have gospel truths ready at all times, whether your day brings you temptation, heartache or a friend in need of encouragement.
Read more about How to Memorize Scripture and gain some helpful methods.
Armor Verse for the month of October:
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
- Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)