Grace at a Glance - March 2010

Current Teaching Series

Sundays, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., WC auditorium
Leading up to Easter (Sunday, April 4), be sure to join us each Sunday morning for a series of messages about the Cross. Our teaching team will help us understand what the Bible says about why Jesus had to die and what it means for our lives today.

3/07 Pastor Ed De Zago - Reason for the Cross
3/14 Pastor Steve Edmonds - Love of the Cross
3/21 Dr. Glenn McElhinney - Power of the Cross
3/28 Pastor Beau Stanley - Jesus on the Cross
4/04 Pastor Jim Custer - Beyond the Cross

Home Groups

Interested in getting connected at Grace? Home Groups are a great way to do just that! Several new groups are starting up, and you can get involved. Watch the bulletin, Grace Web site, and your e-mail inbox for coming details.

Women of Grace Missions Fellowship

Tuesday, March 9, 9:15-11:30 a.m., DC204/205
Join us for the next Women of Grace Missions Fellowship gathering. Jack Chapin, Director of Service Ministries here at Grace, will share about his recent trip to Africa and his ongoing work with planning for construction of the James Gribble Leadership Training Center in the Central African Republic. Child care is available.

Encouragement for Caregivers

Wednesday, March 10, 10:00 a.m., in DC202
Caring for a loved one with special needs? Join the H.O.P.E. Caregivers Encouragement Group for a warm time of fellowship with others who understand your struggles. If you have questions or need someone to stay with your loved one so you can attend, call Pastor Jack Seitzinger (740-548-1132).

"Solutions" Satellite Series

7:30-8:30 p.m., DC208
Join Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend for this special series of via-satellite seminars. To register call the Discipleship Hotline (614-431-8244, opt. 2). Click here for schedule.

Easter Gift Ideas at Grace Bookstore/Café

The Easter season is a great time to give the gift of a new Bible. The Jesus Storybook Bible shows your kids or grandkids how Jesus is present in every page of the Bible. Or order a Bible now for a family member, friend, or yourself, and have it personalized with an embossed name! What's in the Bible, the new video series by Veggietales creator Phil Vischer, takes your children on a ground-breaking journey through the Bible. Stop by Higher Grounds Café for delicious Harney & Sons teas from English Breakfast to café staff favorite hot cinnamon spice. We're open Sunday mornings, 8:30-12:15, and Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; plus Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

WCS Campus Visitor Days

Thursday, March 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Parents of first-12th graders are invited to attend the next Campus Visitor Day at all Worthington Christian Schools locations (Westview and Powell elementary, middle school, and high school). In an open house format, parents will be able to observe a classroom, meet the principal and faculty members, tour the campus, and ask questions. For more info visit worthingtonchristian.com or call 614-431-8210.

Estate Planning

Saturday, March 13, 9:00-11:00 a.m., DC205
Increase your financial knowledge and learn to make better decisions about managing your resources through the Grace Finance Education Series. In the Estate Planning class, you'll learn fundamental concepts and find the truth behind common myths. Russell Cunningham is a partner with the law firm Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham, and Eselgroth, LLP in Dublin. He works with the owners of businesses of various sizes on estate and succession planning issues. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Visit gracebrethren.org, keyword: finance. Questions? E-mail stewardship@gracebrethren.org or call 614-410-4289.

Biblical Problem Solving and the Transformed Life

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m., DC205
A transformed life is God's plan for every believer. Come learn how He uses hope and biblical principles to produce this life. And learn how to grow through the struggles of life or how to help others grow in their personal walk with the Lord. To register visit gracebrethren.org, keyword: discipleship, or call the Discipleship Hotline (614-431-8244, opt. 3). Questions? Call Josh (614-410-3449).

Recharge!

Saturday, March 20, 4:00-8:00 p.m., WC9 and 11
Parents of children with special needs, you're invited to take a well-deserved break while your child and their siblings enjoy games, crafts, a Bible story, and other exciting activities here at Grace. It’s your chance to get away for some "you time" while your child(ren) are in the care of loving, experienced volunteers on the church campus. Register by Monday, March 15, and get more info by contacting Kathy Wagner (614-410-3222, x3562; kwagner@gracebrethren.org).

Kids' Choir Spring Musical

Sunday, March 21, 4:00 p.m., WC auditorium
Join the Grace Kids' Choir for their spring musical "Hans Bronson's Gold Medal Mission" by Kathie Hill. They'll help Olympic hero Hans Bronson learn new meanings for the Olympic colors and get the "inside story" straight from Jesus!

Reception Honoring Pastor Lester Pifer

Saturday, March 27, 2:00-5:00 p.m., FC commons
Everyone is invited to reception honoring Pastor Lester Pifer's 70 years in ministry and 90 years of life (so far!). Join the Senior Men's Bible Study, Keenagers, and H.E.L.P. Cancer Support Group in honoring this dedicated servant!

Communion

Palm Sunday, March 28, 6:00 p.m., FC main gym
Celebrate communion with the Grace family. This unique experience consists of footwashing, a meal, and partaking of the bread and cup as Jesus instructs in His Word. Bring finger foods to share. The deacons will provide bread and juice. If you’ve not participated in threefold communion, feel free to come just to observe. Questions? Contact Jodie (jodie.adkins@gracebrethren.org; 614-410-4249).