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toYou! 5103 South 50th (FF Hwy.) St. Joseph, MO 64507

816-279-2090

www.graceontheweb.org [email protected]

Our Purpose: Grace Evangelical Church exists for the purpose of reaching the lost and hurting of our community and world in the love of Christ, involving them in the word, worship, and service of God.

Join us for Sunday Worship Services Morning Worship: 8:00AM • 9:30AM • 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:40-10:40AM • 10:55-11:55AM Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM

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Grace Evangelical Church

www.graceontheweb.org

Summer 2015

Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 6:30pm This June High Five Ministries has the opportunity to host our annual Vacation Bible School. This is a time of celebration for all the Lord our Savior has done for us. Every year we get to partner with many servantminded individuals that utilize their gifts and talents in unique and fun ways. It is always a joy to watch people come together for such a great cause. Last year we witnessed many children receive Christ for the first time and numerous others solidify their commitment to Him. This year’s VBS is called L.E.G.O. Life. Children who register and participate will attend our L.E.G.O. building center. At L.E.G.O. Life VBS children will learn that no matter how big or small, each person has a unique purpose as part of God’s blueprint for all creation. Focus will be placed on the importance of connecting to our Creator and to one another in life. Each night, children will learn building-block truths, learn lifebuilding verses, and experience bible stories as they explore God’s “Master Blueprint”, His Living Word. In addition, there will be nightly worship, crafts, fun games, and much, much more.

We are excited about the things God will orchestrate to see His word connect with children. As we celebrate a life with Christ that Loves, Evangelizes, Gives and Overcomes evil with good. Please register your child (4 years old through 4TH graders) and consider volunteering so you will not miss out on our mission to have an eternal impact in young lives. Children younger than 4 may attend with a parent. This year’s L.E.G.O. VBS will take place June 22ND through June 26TH, from 6:30pm to 8:30-ish. We will also be serving a light meal in the lobby for children and their families from 5:45-6:15pm. Core group meetings are scheduled the week of June 8TH to formalize expectations and plans for station areas and crew leader support. Feel free to contact Pastor Dan or Children’s Ministry Assistant, Steven Weese, with regard to any questions you have. You may contact them personally, by phone at 816.279.2090, or email at [email protected]. And don’t forget to check us out on our High Five Facebook page. Search Facebook for High Five Ministries. Updates will be provided weekly for VBS as well as other events that are happening.

Sunday Evenings

SUMMER QUARTER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL RUNS FROM JUNE 7th THROUGH AUGUST 30th: Our new Sunday School quarter begins Sunday, June 7th with two time sessions for classes.

Classes meeting during the first Sunday School hour (9:40-10:40am): Room #

Topic

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Room 200 ................ Thru the Roof (adults with disABILITIES) .................Glynda King Room 204 ................ Growing in the Lord .................................................Frank Stanley Room 205 ................ Biblical Look at Relevant Topics Believers Face ......Jamie Jackson Room 206 ................ Women’s Class—Book Study ...................................Pam Clary Holley Gerth Book: You’re Loved No Matter What: Freeing Your Heart from the Need to Be Perfect Room 207/209 ......... Romans ....................................................................Tom Armstrong/Dave Burtis Library ...................... Amos.........................................................................Walter Maris/Terry Carlson Upper Room............. That Which Is Seen and Unseen ..............................Dennis Ragsdale

Classes meeting during the second Sunday School hour (10:55-11:55am) Chapel Loft ....... Reconnect (College & Young Adults).................... Pastor Ken Maxey Room 204 ......... I Corinthians .......................................................... Tony Bryan Room 207/209 .. Letters of John ...................................................... Dave & Sarah Montgomery ReSet Sunday School Classes for 7TH-12TH Grade Students will be held at 10:55am in Youth Center. High 5 Sunday School Classes for children 4 years—6TH grades will be held from 9:30-10:45am in Children’s Church Area with Check-in beginning at 9:15am.

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As we take a break from G-3 groups through the summer, Pastor Darrell is going to take Wednesday evenings and teach a new 12-week session of Membership Classes. This is the same class that is normally presented over two quarters of Sunday School. If you couldn’t join the Sunday School class but have wanted to find out more about the history, beliefs, membership, and ministry of Grace Evangelical Church, here is your opportunity. Weekly classes will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8pm in the church Library starting June 10TH and running through the end of August. Nursery care will be provided for children under age 4 if needed, and of course, our regular Student Midweek Activities will be held for Youth and Children on Wednesdays throughout the summer, only breaking on June 24TH for VBS.

We are kicking off a new Sunday Evening Bible Study for the summer, beginning May 24TH and running through August 30TH. Dave Burtis is leading this new study session on the book of James. The book of James looks a bit like the Old Testament book of Proverbs, dressed up in New Testament clothes. Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith encourages God’s people to “act” like God’s people. Whether you are a brand new Christian, or a seasoned believer, this verse-by-verse study through James will benefit you in your walk with Jesus. Join us Sunday nights this summer as we travel through this “rubber meets the road” book of the Bible. The Bible Study group plans to meet in the Library at 6:00pm most Sunday evenings throughout the summer, but there are a few schedule changes that should be noted:  June 7: Starting time is 5:30pm, due to the Baptism service at 6:30pm.  June 14: No Bible Study—instead we invite you to enjoy the New Generation Singers for a 6:30pm concert in the Sanctuary.  June 28: No Study—we will join the allchurch Holiday Picnic in Savannah.

“Fore The Lord” Noyes Home Benefit Friday, June 5TH!

This year’s Fore the Lord Golf Tournament to benefit the Noyes Home for Children will be held at Fairview Golf Course on Friday, June 5TH. If you are registered for a morning session, please be at the golf course to check-in at 7:00am for a 7:30am start. For the afternoon session with a 1:30pm start, you need to check-in at 1:00pm. There are still a few spots open for each session, but they are filling up fast. Deadline for team registration is May 29TH , 4:00pm. Fees must be paid at the time of registration to receive a tee-off time.

BAPTISM Date Changed

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Water Baptism Service has been pushed back a week. It will now be held on Sunday evening, June 7TH. We invite you to join us for this special service which will be held in the chapel at 6:30pm.

We still need donations of pop and water for the golfers. If you can help meet this need, please bring your donated items to the church office by Thursday afternoon, June 4TH. 19

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Carol Meyers is leading a summer Bible study for women using Beth Moore’s study of Esther. The group will meet weekly in the church library at 6:00pm on Monday evenings beginning June 15TH. Books are being provided for this study at a cost of $15.99 each. In order to have books available for the first session, please sign up and pay for your book at the church Information Desk by Sunday, June 7TH. Contact Carol for more information.

ING = Inviting New Girlfriends

ING is the theme for the Grace Women’s Ministry group which is led by Jan Seitz. The Ladies of Grace welcome women of all ages to join them for various ING events that are scheduled through the year. These events offer women the opportunity to gather with their sisters in Christ to share in varied times of instruction, fellowship, encouragement, inspiration, and just plain fun. The next ING event on the calendar is Pamper.ing, scheduled for Saturday, August 22. There will be two phases to this event. First, from 9:00-11:30am, ladies can sign up to either PAMPER or be PAMPERED. That morning, women will go to homes and help other women with cleaning projects, like vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, organizing cabinets, weeding flower beds, etc. Then, at 1:00pm, the ladies will gather at the church to hear a guest speaker and enjoy the SPA PAMPERING STATIONS that will be offered. Snacks will be served, and childcare will be provided free of charge. Watch the July/ August bulletins and sign up to take part in this fun day. If you would like to be part of the planning process for this event, please join Jan at the high top tables in the church foyer at 10:40am on Sunday, June 7TH.

MEN’S MINISTRIES Our Men’s Fellowship Group is headed up by Deacon Mark McMain. It generally meets at the church once a month for a fellowship breakfast. This offers men the opportunity to gather with other men and share some good food and hear an inspirational message from a brother in Christ. There are also a few other activities scheduled for the men to take part in during the year. Here’s what’s on the calendar for the next few months: ►Saturday, May 30, July 18, and August 22 are the dates for monthly Fellowship Breakfasts which are held at the church from 8:30-10:00am. ►Service Project: Following the May breakfast, we plan to go out into the community and assist members of the Grace congregation with changing smoke detector batteries, light bulbs, etc. Bring your tools and plan to help with this project. ►Arkansas River Canoe Trip: June 11-13. We have several guys signed up to go on this trip. We are leaving on Thursday and returning late Saturday night with two days of floating on the river planned. Lodging is at South Fork Resort in Saddle, Arkansas.

Movers and Shakers of Grace The Movers and Shakers of Grace (MSG’s) was organized to connect those people who are 50 years of age or older with others in the church and offer them opportunities for fun, fellowship, and spiritual inspiration. Here’s what’s coming up on the MSG Calendar: ►June 2: Cookout at Hyde Park, 6:00pm, Shelter #1. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided; please bring side dishes/desserts to share. Join us as we fellowship and enjoy playing lawn games! Anyone 50 and over is welcome. For more details, see Pastor Dave. ►June 27: Trip to New Theatre Restaurant to see Hairspray; Van leaves at 10:30am. Tickets are sold out. ►July 14: Regular Potluck Supper Meeting at 6:00pm. We anticipate meeting in the Chapel. ►August 11: Potluck Supper Meeting, 6:00pm at church. ►August ?: Trip to New Theatre Restaurant to see The Addams Family; date yet to be determined.

We are excited to announce the formation of a new Adult Singles Fellowship Group at Grace. This group is for any un-married single adult who would like to occasionally gather with other singles from Grace and enjoy an activity or event together as a group. If you are interested in this group, please attend their kick-off event on Sunday, June 7th. Here is what they have planned: ►COOKOUT: Sunday, June 7th, 12:30pm in the courtyard; Food provided; No cost; Any unmarried adult single is welcome. Please stop by the Information Desk to sign up and fill out a short survey if you want to be added to the group’s contact list. ►KC ROYALS GAME: Saturday, July 11th, at 1:10pm. Cost is $30 per ticket with 10 tickets available (there will be no refunds). The group is taking the church van. This is also Faith & Family Day at the K so a post-game concert by NewSong is offered. Please sign up and pay at the Information Desk. ►See Pastor Dave if you want more details about the Adult Singles Group and/or the Royals Game.

Family Night at Bartlett

Go online at www.graceontheweb.org or watch the upcoming bulletins for more details. Contact Pastor Dave with questions.

June 11TH, the young families of Grace are invited to meet at Bartlett Park at 6:30pm. Bring a quart, or half gallon - or even 3 gallons - of your family's favorite ice cream. However, please note it’s NOT REQUIRED TO BRING ANYTHING. Spoons, bowls, and toppings will be provided. You may also want to bring a lawn chair. This should be a great way to meet other young families in the church. Hope you will join us. (See Pastor Ken for questions)

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Kid’s Corner.. With Dan Blakely Children’s Pastor

RENEWAL exists to bring God’s Truth & build community within the College & Young Professional age group: 1. To encourage participants to seek a vibrant relationship w/ Christ. 2. To share that relationship w/ others. 3. To recognize and use their gifts. 4. To realize worship is a daily encounter with God.

Coming Events

By definition, reset means to put back in the correct position for healing, like with a broken bone. Christ came and took our sin, which broke us from God, and He put us into a position of healing, covered in His blood. Reset Student Ministry is where our lives can be given a RESET, IN CHRIST! "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 RESET Student Ministry exists for the purpose of reaching out to the lost and hurting of our community and world in the love of Christ, involving them in the Word, Worship and Service of God.

VBS: June 22-26—See the front page for

For more information about this group, contact Pastor Ken Maxey at church or call/text him at 244-9890.

details

Every week we have 3 core meetings: Tuesday - 7pm prayer at GRACE . Wednesday – Bible/Worship/Fellowship Sunday – 10:55am Sunday School at GRACE in Room 205.

Super C Camp:

This summer we are planning camp for all kids going into 5tH and 6TH grades. The camp is held June 29th through July 2nd at Midland Ministries Super C Campground in Polo, MO. We are taking registration at church through June 14th. Registration forms and details are available at Kids Church and Student Ministries Kiosk.

HERE’S THE RENEWAL SUMMER MIDWEEK SCHEDULE: All Meetings will begin at 7:00pm except Habitat Nights and Camp Geiger (6:00pm) (Habitat Nights – start at 4:00pm at ReStore building on 9th & Olive; end at the house listed for that week.) June: 3—Gentry (3091 Galvin Rd., St. Joseph) 10- Ken (Habitat Night—Sonic, Belt/Faraon) 17- Cece (2710 N. 26th Street, St. Joseph) 24– Beier’s (18869 County Rd.390, St. Joe)

Summer Splash: High 5 is planning an exciting day of summer fun for children and their families! The date is Sunday, August 2ND. Kids are invited to bring their swimwear and towels to church and then plan to stay for lunch and an afternoon of water games and fun outside. We will start right after the 11:00am service concludes. Mark you calendars and plan to join us for this fun day! *High 5 Ministry is for children from age 4 up to those entering 6TH grade in the fall.

July: 1—Camp Geiger (6pm) 8—Gentry 15—Cece 22—Beier’s (Habitat Night) 29—Gentry Aug: 5—Ken (2706 Clay, St. Joseph) 12—Cece (Habitat Night) 19—Beier’s 26—GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH To keep up with the latest, please join our FB page – RENEWAL OF GRACE EVANGELICAL 4

Nick Pierce, Youth Pastor email: [email protected] Call or Text: 816-261-9008

SEPTEMBER: 6—Drive-In Movie Night @ Grace 27—St. Joe Serve

Event Calendar JUNE: 3—The Sindig 5:30—9:00pm at Grace 15-20—High School Camp 22-27—Middle School Camp (Grades 7 & 8) See Pastor Nick for camp registration details.

OCTOBER: 24—World’s of Fun—$34 per person 18-20—Deeper Life Conference Please see Pastor Nick for more details on each event that is listed on the calendar.

JULY: 11—Faith & Family Day at the K (Royals Game—$12 per person) 14-16 RESET Local Missions Project 26 Middle School Crash @ B&J Skate (from after church until 4:00pm)

Throughout the summer, we plan to schedule several impromptu gatherings and activities that have not yet been added to the event calendar. Students and Parents are invited and encouraged to Link into our RESET Student Ministry Facebook page and stay aware of what’s happening with the group.

AUGUST: 2—High School Crash Bash Kick-off 15—Good-by Summer Pool Party 17

COMING THIS SUMMER Matthew west

New generation Singers

JUNE 20, 2015 St. Joseph Civic Arena 7:00PM

In Concert JUNE 14, 2015

Also Featuring

At

THE CENTER STATE & NATHAN ICE

Grace Evangelical Church

Benefit Concert for HILLCREST TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Free Concert A Love Offering will be Received.

FOR TICKETS: WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM $28 ST. JOSEPH CIVIC ARENA $22 Tickets Also Available at All 4 APPLE MARKET LOCATIONS

Rev. Louis Monroe And

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

1824 Sylvanie St. Invites those from Grace Evangelical who helped with their building project to join them for HOLY CONVOCATION REVIVAL June 23-27—7:00PM Nightly and Celebration of New Hope Church’s 131ST Founder’s Day Anniversary and Dedication of the New Building Addition on Sunday, June 28TH.

IMAGINE ELEVEN

SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS MAY 31– AUGUST 9, 2015 6:00PM AT COLEMAN PARK IN DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPH, 7TH & FELIX Enjoy great music, tasty food, and summertime fun. Visit ImagineEleven.com for a concert schedule. June 21st features Jeremy Sharp and THE CENTER STATE 16

HOLIDAY PICNIC Sunday, June 28th We will be celebrating the Fourth of July as a church family on Sunday, June 28TH, and you won’t want to miss it! We will hold our regular worship services that Sunday morning, and that evening we will gather for a fellowship picnic at Messick Park in Savannah (located between Chestnut & Main; 12th & 14th). This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and family to join us! We plan to gather at the West Shelter House around 4:00pm and will begin serving food at 5:00pm. Fellowship Committee members will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving them with chips and beans and all the fixin’s. All the food is provided. Just bring your lawn chairs and any games or other family entertainment that you might enjoy. Remember, this is a public location so you cannot bring fireworks, but don’t worry, we will still have a great time just relaxing and fellowshipping together. The swimming pool will be open for us and we will provide free passes for those who want to swim. We are also planning our annual softball challenge. Don’t forget your swimwear, towel, ball glove, etc. if you plan to join in these activities. Watch the church bulletin for more details and sign up to join the fun! Everyone is invited to come. We just ask that you PLEASE SIGN UP at the Information Desk by Sunday, June 21ST, and let us know how many people are coming so we can be sure to have enough food. You can also sign up to help the committee with the food, or talk with Jeremy White to volunteer.

Mark you calendars for Friday, August 7TH , that’s when our “Moonlight 5K Run and Fun Walk” is scheduled to be held on the Mapleleaf Parkway. This event benefits the Catholic Charities Crisis Pregnancy Program right here in St. Joseph. We need your help to make this event successful. There are several ways in which you may be involved: 1) We need businesses to purchase corporate sponsorships at a cost of $200 each. (The name of the business will be printed on the back of the T-Shirts). If you know of a business that may be interested, sponsor forms are available at the church Information Desk. 2) You may either run or walk in our race. It’s great fun and good for you, too! Entry Fees are $20 if registered by July 28th and $25 after. Register online at www.enter2run.com no later than August 2nd. Or pick up a registration brochure form and bring it in to the church office by noon on race day. 3) You may volunteer to be a spectator, work at a drink station, be stationed at a barricade, work at the registration table, or help in a number of other ways. Just sign-up at church. Remember, this is a community outreach event. After the race, a message of salvation will be shared with the race participants giving them an opportunity to accept Christ. Please be praying for our plans and preparations and for the outreach of our event. 5

gards to values, which is why the school was willing for them to use God’s Word. The principal was so impressed he contacted the Board of Education. The board invited them to offer a workshop in ten high schools and nine elementary schools!

Michelle Haupt, Nicholle Haupt Wycliff - Tanzania Thanks for your prayers and messages of encouragement. As we attend classes and prepare to serve in Tanzania, we continue to be reminded of the significant change that happens in a community as a result of Bible translation. We praise God that we are getting much closer to completing our partnership team.

David & Marjorie Johnson YWAM – Southeast Asia We have six areas of need we encourage YWAMers (and the Body of Christ) to focus on. As we engage communities practically and spiritually in these six areas we find meeting these needs opens the door for the expansion of the Kingdom of God in these communities. The areas are: Community Development; Education; Destitute Peoples; Counseling; Disaster Relief and Primary Health Care.

Ryan & Monica Reeves Cru – Kansas City One of my (Monica’s) favorite things to do on staff is helping with Cru’s New Staff Trainings held just a few times a year. Earlier this year, I was in Daytona Beach, Florida, to help train about 70 new Cru staff members in the skills and Biblical foundation of fund-raising.

Crystal Davis Wycliffe – Papua New Guinea Miraculously, God opened the door to completing the New Testament for the Kandawo people. The whole NT has also been recorded and Kandawo people are over the moon about listening to their AudiBibles. We are seeing enthusiasm and softening of hearts which we’ve never seen before.

Joel & Heidi Hayslip Go to Nations – Burkina Faso This June, the Hayslips will be moving to the United States for 4 years. Jakob and Silas will be going to school and Joel and Heidi will begin writing the curriculum for the Go To Nations World Headquarters. Joel will make frequent trips to GTN World Headquarters and to Burkina each year to continue overseeing the ministry there, as well as branching out into new countries as doors open.

Linda Summer The Agape Puppets We are supporting Tika Ram Baral with funds so that he can help and comfort some of the many in Nepal who have lost everything. He is our puppet director there and will make sure that all help is connected to the Gospel. In one area, where I was last year, 99 per cent of the homes are on the ground. This is a poor place to begin with and spiritually dark.

Fran Pearce WGM – Arizona I can’t believe that this school year is in its final weeks. Preparations and planning will soon begin for the activities and the awards banquet. I will complete another term on the American Indian Field and will begin preparation for my year of Homeland Ministry Assignment.

Roger & Mary King Reaching the World—North Carolina In Hanoi, Vietnam, I ministered at a Bible School. The students have made the commitment and personal sacrifice to come to study the Word of God and train for the ministry to take it back to their villages. In Thailand I taught at their school in the north east. It was long days of teaching but very worthwhile seeing the hunger of the students.

David & Carol Cosby One Mission – Venezuela One of our graduates at the Wesleyan Seminary of Venezuela offered an Inductive Bible Study Workshop on 3 John at their child’s public school. They framed the study in re6

Paul & Ellie Madsen RCE International – Hungary As the work of ACSI Europe continues to grow, we can only praise Jesus for the amazing opportunities to reach others with the blessing of God’s love and truth. One new area of blessing is the online courses for teachers that Paul is helping to develop, coordinate, and teach. We already have teachers from 5 countries enrolled . David & Pam Ferguson WISE—St. Vincent WISE graduated 6 students in April with 3 returning to Jamaica and 3 returning to Haiti. After 35 years in St. Vincent, the school will move this summer to the island of Barbados. This is a great opportunity for moving our mission to the next level with a greater impact throughout the Caribbean. Mike & Sarah Wilson Branches 2:46—Spain We have been in Madrid for two years and have seen God working in the lives of our students and their families. We were able to see and take part in some of the ministries that Evangelical Christian Academy makes possible. We’ve seen our students’ parents working with Spaniards, Muslims, Africans, both young and old.

Upcoming Mission Trips Planned Please be in prayer about joining one of these mission teams: ►Good Shepherd Mission in Putter, India: December 28th, 2015-January 8th, 2016. The team will present a VBS, operate medical camps,

Karen Rickel WGM—Indiana As I’ve worked at the Pregnancy Help Center, I’ve seen many young women whose lives are in chaos. They seem to be unaware that God loves them unconditionally and wants to have a vital relationship with them. In February, my PET scan showed some improvement for the first time. The oncologist said I didn’t have to come back for six months instead of just three months as I had been doing.

and visit affiliate churches. The $2,250 cost covers all travel expenses, lodging, and meals. You may sign up and pick up an application form at the church Information Desk. The sign-up deadline is August 23RD. A deposit is due with the application. An informational meeting is set for 3:00pm on Sunday, June 7TH, in Room 206. For more details, talk with Gary Reynolds or email him at [email protected].

Jim & Connie Maxey Giving HOPE Ministries-Missouri In February, participated in a mission trip to Honduras (thank you Grace for the opportunity); In April traveled to Hodges ministry located in Decatur, AL, transporting nearly 3,000 pounds of Christian literature that will be processed for distribution to missionaries worldwide.

►Dump Ministry in Tegucigalpa, Honduras: February 12-19 & 19-26, 2016. These work & witness mission trips will involve construction and/ or other work projects for dump families, and helping at the school for the dump children. For details, contact Pastor Chris. 15

Thank you for the lovely plant sent to us at the time of our loss of Jim’s sister-in-law.

you. I am praising God that I am done with treatments and on my way to total and complete healing! Praising Him with a grateful heart and asking God to bless all of you for your kindness towards me and my family during a difficult time in our lives. In Christ’s love,

Jim & Helen Connors

During a time like this we realize how much our friends and relatives really mean to us. Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. Thank you.

Brenda Lineback

The Family of Susan Abernathy

Thank you Pastor Dennis. You did a very wonderful job. Cindy Hopkins did a very wonderful job singing. Thank you to my church family for being there for me and my family and for sending the plant. Mom would have loved the pink.

Regina Jundy

We would like to thank you so much for the plant. It was greatly appreciated.

The family of Harold Broce

To the Grace Prayer Chain, We want to thank you for all your prayers for our baby Jacob and his family. It is such a blessing to know there are others praying on your behalf when you are in need. God bless you all! Our baby went home on Friday, March 6, and as far as we know everything is fine. Thank you again for your prayers.

Milo & Judy Martin & family

To all the Volunteers from Grace that Showed up to Help with the Hillcrest Work Day—Thank you so much for all of the help cleaning, building balconies, painting, and hauling things to storage. We appreciate every person who showed up. We wanted to send each person an individual thank you, but unfortunately, not everyone signed in. Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged by the family of Mary Smiley. Dear Grace Family, I would like to thank everyone who supported us with prayers, meals, cards, flowers, etc. over the last 9 months. Your support enabled me to focus on God and my healing. I am overwhelmed with God’s goodness to me through all of

Dear Grace Church and Scholarship Committee, Thank you very much for considering me and rewarding me with your scholarship for the last few years. I am very thankful to have received the scholarship and help my family financially. I love attending church with my parents when I am home, and I’m eager to continue my academic career along with the Lord’s plan for me. Sincerely,

Thanks for the pretty plant and all of your prayers and comfort. It means a lot!

Brandy Meeks

Executive Director The Pregnancy Resource Clinic 14

Don Johnson

Directory of Ministry Partnerships Filter of Hope

Missionaries with Cru in Florida Dear Missions Committee & Grace Family, Thank you for your faithful partnership through finances and prayer. It’s encouraging to know that you’re standing beside me here in the ministry of Bible translation in PNG. We are currently planning the 6TH Scripture Use Survey trip. This will be the 5TH trip I’ve been on, and I will be leading it. We are assessing whether or not translated New Testaments are being used and what factors help or hinder use. It was satisfying to hear a new translator say that because of these surveys he’s realized the need to change the way he’s working.

Thank you for your recent gift total of $2,483.28 sent through our Baby Bottle Campaign. Paisley is a child that your support made possible. Her mom came to our center with all intentions to follow through with an abortion. Because of the care and support she received here, she chose another path: LIFE! Thank you for all you do for the community. (I love my floor vents in my office.)

On behalf of those who will receive the life-saving gift of clean water, we want to thank you for your generous donation of $1200 to provide water filters to people in need. Because of your partnership, 30 separate families will receive a Filter of Hope and be presented with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. For us at Filter of Hope, we are so excited about our partnership with Grace and are anxious to see all the good we can accomplish together.

Ryan & Jamie Wagner

Thank you seems small compared to the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness shown during our brother’s (Harold Broce) service. The cards, phone calls, and support (G3 groups and congregation) were so appreciated. Can’t forget the “Big Visit” from Tom Heath and the window God provided to say the sinner’s prayer. We are eternally grateful. The plant the church sent was beautiful. Al & Elaine Broce (brother) Dennis & Karen Bayless (sister) Tim & Kelly Stone (granddaughter) Dave & Sherry Bennett (niece) Rod & Brittany Elm (niece)

Joanne Moore

The Staff at Hillcrest

To Our Wonderful Missions Committee at Grace Evangelical Church: We wanted to thank you all so much for your generous $1000 gift sent at the beginning of the year for us and our ministry! A tremendous BLESSING! God is moving all over the world, and we’re thankful for your part! P.S. Having a baby any day now. Our new girl will need heart surgery and will be in the hospital for 4-6 weeks. Please pray for a wonderful surgery and quick recovery.

Thank you so very much for the beautiful flowers you sent for my granddaughter. They were very pretty. We will miss her so much! God bless you,

Bill & Ruth Gann

Many, many thanks to Grace for the flowers and most of all for prayers. We love our Grace family. Grace Evangelical Church, Thank you for your recent donation to our food pantry. We appreciate your help in feeding hungry families in our community. Becky Courtney InterServ Food Pantry Manager

Crystal Davis

Missionary with Wycliffe in Papua New Guinea

Grace Evangelical Church, Thank you for letting us use your building for our graduation. We appreciate it! Thanks,

Tom & Barb

The family of Vera Denny Greetings in the strong name of Jesus our Lord! This is in acknowledgement of your Christian literature donation of 210 pounds received from you on February 22, 2015. Your contribution is being processed for transporting to Edwin L. Hodges Ministries located in Decatur, AL, where it will be shipped to missionaries worldwide. There is a real need overseas for Bibles, commentaries, Sunday School material, VBS, and other related materials.

Home School Class of 2015

The congregation is invited to join Ernie & Connie Jackson As they celebrate 50 years of marriage Saturday, May 30th, 2015 2:00-4:00pm Grace Evangelical Church Lobby

Jim & Connie Maxey

Rev. Jones & Grace Evangelical Church, Thank you for your 241 gifts to our food pantry in March. Your generosity was especially helpful in a lean time. May the Lord bless you richly.

Marta Green

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March 1, 2015 Members Present: Darrell Jones, Chris Olson, Dennis Jennings, Dave Ernst, Nick Pierce, Ken Maxey, Dan Blakely, Dave Montgomery, Ted Myers, Frank Stanley, Tony Bryan, Mike Dragoo, Gary Reynolds, Kelly Houston, Joe Huber, Mark McMain. Absent: Rick Lipira Meeting opened with prayer. CONSENT AGENDA The following items on the Consent Agenda were accepted as presented:  Minutes of January Meeting;  Finance Reports for December General Fund with January Balance, January Storehouse Account, and Janaury Special Projects Account;  January Benevolence Committee Report;  February Missions Committee Report. OLD BUSINESS  Motion was passed to proceed with closing of 2014 Financial Records and 1. Apply $172,865.91 in Designated Funds to Expenses; 2. Carry-over the following Excess Designated Balances totaling $55,929.88 to 2015: 3. Amend 2014 Budget to Reflect Actual Net Expenses; 4. Close books for 2014 following Year-end Adjustments.  Motion passed to start the new Sunday evening Bible Study at 6:00pm weekly.  Motion passed to only hold the three regular services on Resurrection Sunday and not to hold adult Sunday school classes, but to serve doughnuts during that time with children’s ministry and the nursery operating as normal. NEW BUSINESS  Motion passed to renew the commissioning of Dave Burtis for Lay Leadership, Trish Devine for Counseling Ministry, and Roger Sager for Biker Ministry for the next year from February 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016.  Motion passed to authorize spending up to $5,000 of General Fund budget surpluses to upgrade the facilitywide WiFi system.  Motion passed to purchase 7 CPR/First Aid kits at a cost of $15 each to be paid from the Congregational Nurse budget and to amend the General Fund Budget by adding $150 to the supply budget.  Motion passed to amend the General Fund Budget and add a new line item in the amount of $750 to the Nursery

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budget for the purchase of uniform shirts for the nursery workers to wear while on duty so that parents and children can more easily identify the nursery staff. Motion passed to spend up to $1,000 of undesignated surpluses to purchase three new gliders for the nursery. Motion passed to approve the spending of up to $2,000 from General Fund surpluses to update the sign on FF Highway to reflect new Worship Service and Sunday school times and also to upgrade the sign on 169 highway. Motion was seconded and passed. Motion passed to send $50,000 from Storehouse Account surpluses to fund the building of a girl’s dormitory for AFE in Honduras where Grace Mission teams serve annually. Bids to replace the current floor cleaning machine were reviewed, and motion was passed to accept the low bid from PUR-O-ZONE for an Orbital Speed Scrubber and to authorize $5,964 be spent from General Fund surpluses to purchase the machine. Meeting was adjourned.

March 19, 2015

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Members Present: Pastor Darrell Jones, Pastor Dennis Jennings, Pastor Chris Olson, Pastor Daniel Blakely, Pastor Ken Maxey, Frank Stanley, Rick Lipira, Ted Myers, Tony Bryan, Gary Reynolds, Kelly Houston, Mike Dragoo, Joe Huber, and Mark McMain. Absent: Pastor Dave Ernst, Pastor Nick Pierce, and David Montgomery. Meeting was opened with prayer. CONSENT AGENDA The following items on the Consent Agenda were accepted as presented:  Minutes of March Meeting;  February Finance Reports for General Fund, Storehouse Account, and Special Projects Account;  February Benevolence Committee Report;  Missions Budget Committee Report and 2015-2016 Budget;  Building and Grounds Committee Report. OLD BUSINESS  Motion passed to amend the General Fund Budget and add $2,200 to the line item for Conferences and Retreats to cover expenses for Pastors Darrell Jones and Chris Olson to the July Calvary Chapel Pastors Conference in Costa Mesa, CA.  Motion passed to transfer $500,000 of the 2014 carryover balance from the General Fund to the Special Projects Money Market Account and maintain as General Fund Reserves.

NEW BUSINESS  Motion passed that all staff credit card expenditures of $1,000 or more be approved in advance by the Administrative Pastor.  Motion passed not to allow the request for skin cancer screening, or any other similar event, to be held in the church on a Sunday morning.  Motion passed to allocate $1,000 from the Storehouse account for two Mayor’s NDOP Breakfast Table Sponsorships @ $500 each.  Motion passed to allow a Team Terry (Glidewell) Fundraiser to be held in conjunction with Grace’s 2015 run/ walk training program and Moonlight 5K.  Motion passed to allocate up to $400 for a website template that makes an online church directory possible.  Motion passed to accept the following applicants into church membership: Bill Brinton, Kathy Brinton, Jim Carolus, Susan Carolus, Kathy Grove, Hilary Jackson, Jeffrey Jackson, Cindi Kerns, Doc Kerns, Louise Mills, Mark Mills, Gayle Olvera, Bill Rasco, Stacey Rasco, Betty Sue Sage, Candy Short, and Richard Short. Meeting was adjourned.

 Motion passed to purchase new drums and a drum enclosure for the platform to be shared by both worship teams. Worship Capital Outlay budget was increased by $8500 for this purchase.  Motion passed to add a new line item in the amount of $700 to the budget for the new Singles Ministry.  Motion passed to replace faulty security system equipment as needed at a cost of $3000.  Motion passed to close the church office on Friday, July 3rd in observation of the July 4th holiday which falls on Saturday this year.  Motion passed to allocate $301.68 from the Storehouse Account for the purchase of three cases of Bibles for use in Prison Ministry.  Motion passed to sell or donate at the discretion of Chris Olson and Gary Reynolds unused items or equipment that the church no longer utilizes.  Motion passed to proceed with using a paid building supervisor to oversee evening and/or weekend building usage by outside groups with the cost will be included in building usage fees.  General consent was given for the Office Manager to pursue the replacement of our current copier and folding machine to accommodate the new bulletin format and other office needs. Final purchase approval can be given via email vote when replacements are selected.  POI: Concerns were discussed, but Council reinforced decision to remove greeting time from Sunday services.  Approval was given to hire Michael Dycus as a Student Ministries Intern under the supervision of Ken Maxey.  Motion passed to increase the Nursery Capital Outlay budget by $1500 for the purchase of three TV’s and other upgrades to the nursery.  Motion passed to increase the Building and Grounds Capital Outlay budget by $3000 to cover the costs of light pole banner brackets ($1300), matting and gravel behind the newer garage ($937) and two more large coffee pots ($560). POI: Coffee pots will be purchased from the existing Fellowship Capital Outlay budget.  General Consent was given to get an additional bid on the installation of new siding/windows on the remaining three sides of daycare building and to get bids on the LED upgrade of the church’s interior and exterior lighting with KCP&L rebate.  Meeting was adjourned.

4-13-14: Email Addendum to Minutes:

Todd Osborn, Sondra Osbor,n and Terry Robertson were approved for membership via email vote.

May 19, 2015 Present: Darrell Jones, Ken Maxey, Chris Olson, Dan Blakely, Nick Pierce, Dave Ernst, Dave Montgomery, Tony Bryan, Frank Stanley, Rick Lipira, Mike Dragoo, Gary Reynolds, Kelly Houston, Joe Huber and Mark McMain. Absent: Dennis Jennings and Ted Myers. Meeting Opened with Prayer The following items on the Consent Agenda were accepted as presented:  Minutes of March Meeting;  March and April Finance Reports for General Fund, Storehouse Account and Special Projects Account. March and April Benevolence Committee Reports  March and April Missions Committee Report NEW BUSINESS  Dan Blakely was given approval to pursue the establishment of Child Evangelism Fellowship at Pickett Elementary for the fall of 2015 with the hopes of possibly expanding it to some other schools in the future. Cost will be determined if the establishment is successful.

Respectfully Submitted, Chris Olson, Council Secretary 13

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, CONT.

OPPORTUNITIES TO BE A BLESSING

COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED VIA E-MAIL 4-30-2015 On April 30, 2015, the Church Council voted by email to: 1) Approve the following Missions email vote so that the funds can be sent: 4-24-15 Missions approved the following by email vote: After speaking with Bob Owen, Randy Praiswater made the motion to send $3,000 to help pay for a heart operation for Pastor Jairo, La Esperanza, Honduras. Pastor Jairo needs to raise $3,500 before they will do the surgery. He has raised $500. He recently was appointed pastor of the More Than Conquerors Church in La Esperanza where Bob & Kathy served. This will come out of Special Needs (account balance is $18, 646.) 2) Use $21,000 of the General Reserve Funds held in the Money Market Account to purchase a 2014 Toyota Sienna 8 passenger minivan from Jay Wolfe Toyota. The balance of the purchase price and related fees will be taken from the Van Fund in the Money Market Account. Any unused balance will remain in the Van Fund for future vehicle needs. 3) Allocate up to $15,000 from the Storehouse Account be used to complete the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church project.

►Cleaners: Volunteers are needed to clean an area of the church during June, July, & August. Areas take about an hour each week. If you are willing to serve, please sign up at church or call the church office at 279-2090. ►Landscaping: We are also looking for volunteers to help keep the church landscape looking nice. Jobs include: mulching, weeding, and planting shrubs, etc. If you would be willing to help, please contact the church office at 279-2090.

Work Day Saturday, June 27TH

Aye votes were received from: Darrell Jones, Dennis Jennings, Chris Olson, Ken Maxey, Dan Blakely, Nick Pierce, Dave Ernst, Tony Bryan, Rick Lipira, Dave Montgomery, Frank Stanley, Ted Myers, Joe Huber, Kelly Houston, Gary Reynolds and Mike Dragoo. No response from: Mark McMain. Motion passed.

We have an All-Church Work Day planned for Saturday, June 27th. The main project will be to lend a hand to Pastor Dan in restoring order to the building following VBS. Work will begin at 9:00am and continue as needed until noon. If you can come and help for a few hours that Saturday, it would be greatly appreciated. Please sign up at the church Information Desk or call the office to let us know you are coming. Then show up that Saturday morning ready to work!

COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED VIA E-MAIL 5-7-2015 On May 7, 2015, the Church Council voted by email to amend the Training Seminar budget and increase it $3,000.00 for expenses to send Pastors Jason Davis, Chris Olson, Ken Maxey, and Nick Pierce to the next “Sermon-Based Small Group Conference” at North Coast Church in San Diego, CA. Aye votes were received from: Darrell Jones, Dennis Jennings, Chris Olson, Ken Maxey, Dan Blakely, Tony Bryan, Rick Lipira, Dave Montgomery, Frank Stanley, Ted Myers, Joe Huber, Mark McMain, and Mike Dragoo. No response from: Nick Pierce, Dave Ernst, Gary Reynolds and Kelly Houston. Motion passed.

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Finance Report

Fall Scholarship Applications Due June 30th The Scholarship Committee will be accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year through June 30th. Memorial Scholarship guidelines and applications can be obtained from the Information Desk at church. Our Memorial Scholarship Fund was established several years ago as a way to remember loved ones who had passed, by investing in the future of others. It is funded through Sunday school offerings and special gifts. It provides financial assistance to qualifying college students within the church. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please write Scholarship on your check or offering envelope. Your generosity helps to keep this program funded and is greatly appreciated. For more information, please call the church office at 279-2090.

$129,265.61 $ 28,044.25 $ 825.00 $ 2,969.85

February Receipts General Fund Missions Fund Building Fund Specials/Reimbursed

$148,699.17 $ 13,275.50 $ 750.00 $ 10,109.04

March Receipts General Fund Missions Fund Building Fund Specials/Reimbursed

$167,516.03 $ 33,902.00 $ 650.00 $ 12,876.87

April Receipts General Fund Missions Fund Building Fund Specials/Reimbursed

$150,358.13 $ 22,880.00 $ 460.00 $ 8,609.21

May Receipts (does not include 5-31) General Fund Missions Fund Building Fund Specials/Reimbursed

$138,421.56 $ 14,745.50 $ 181.00 $ 15,878.45

Monthly General Fund Need to meet Current 2015 Budget is $136,124.89 Total 2015 General Fund Expenditures through April is $566,574.06

Chris Olson Church Council Secretary 12

January Receipts General Fund Missions Fund Building Fund Specials/Reimbursed

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Three Month Calendar Of Coming Events JUNE 1: Open Door Food Kitchen Ministry, 9:00am-1:30pm Mom’s Group meets, 1:00-2:30pm, in Nursery Boy Scouts meet in High 5, 7:00-8:00pm 2: MSG Cookout at Hyde Park, Shelter #1, 6:00pm 3: The Shindig at Grace, 5:30-9:00pm, for Jr. & Sr. High Youth 4: Day of Prayer & Fasting; Prayer meetings in Library at 6am, 7am, 11am, 12pm, 6pm, and 7pm. 5: “Fore the Lord” Annual Noyes Home Benefit Golf Tournament at Fairview—Tee Times 7:30am & 1:30pm 6: Young/Jenkins Wedding, 4:00pm in Sanctuary 7: 10:40am—Women’s Ministry Planning Meeting—meet by high-top tables in church lobby 12:30pm—New Adult Singles Fellowship Group Kick-off Cookout in Courtyard 3:00pm—India Mission Trip Meeting in Room 206 3:00-5:00pm—Welcome Event at Camp Quality 6:30pm—Baptism Service in Chapel 10: Midweek Membership Classes begin—6:30-8:00pm 11: Family Night at Bartlett Park, 6:30pm 11-13: Men’s Canoe Trip to Buffalo River in Arkansas 12: Anniversary Reception in Chapel, 5:30-8:00pm Wedding Rehearsal in Sanctuary 13: Slawson/Brewer Wedding in Sanctuary 14: 1-5pm HSE Adult Graduation in Sanctuary 6:30pm—New Generation Singers in Concert at Grace—Sanctuary 15-20: Super C Summer Camp for High School Students - Polo, MO 15: Mom’s Group meets, 1:00-2:30pm, in Nursery 16: Church Council Meeting, 7:00pm in Room 206 18: 8:00am-12:30pm—Library reserved for Shower 6:00pm—Wedding Rehearsal in Sanctuary 19: 6:00pm Blakely/Kelly Wedding in Sanctuary 20: Lobby Reserved for Birthday Party, 2-7pm 21: FATHER’S DAY 6:00pm—Imagine Eleven Concert, Downtown Coleman Park featuring Jeremy Sharp and The Center State. 22 – Valley Community Food Kitchen Ministry, 5:30pm 22-26: 6:30-8:30pm—Vacation Bible School at Grace; meals served in Lobby 5:45-6:15pm 22-27: Super C Camp for 7th & 8th Graders, Polo, MO 27: All-Church Work Day—9:00am-12:00pm 27: MSG Trip to New Theatre Restaurant—van leaves church at 10:30am 28: COMMUNION SUNDAY 4:00-8:00pm 4th of July Holiday Picnic at Messick Park in Savannah 29-2: Super C Summer Camp for 5TH & 6TH Graders, Polo, MO 10

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JULY 1-2: Super C Summer Camp for 5TH & 6TH Graders 2: Day of Prayer & Fasting; Prayer meetings in Library at 6am, 7am, 11am, 12pm, 6pm, and 7pm 3: Church office Closed in observance of July 4TH Holiday on Saturday 6: Open Door Food Kitchen Ministry, 9:00am-1:30pm Mom’s Group meets, 1:00-2:30pm in Nursery 11: RESET Youth & Adult Singles Group to KC Royals Faith & Family Day at the K Kitchen & Lobby Reserved for Shower, 12-5pm 13: Chronic Pain Management Class, Library 10am-12 14: MSG Supper Meeting in Chapel, 6:00pm 14-16: RESET Local Missions Project 16: Church Council Meeting, 7:00pm, Room 206 18: 8:30-10am, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in Library 20: Chronic Pain Management Class, Library 10am-12 Mom’s Group meets, 1:00-2:30pm, in Nursery 21: Church Council Meeting, 7:00pm 24: Cook Wedding Rehearsal in Courtyard 25: Cook Wedding in Courtyard 26: COMMUNION SUNDAY 12:30-4pm Middle School CRASH @ B&J Skate 27: Chronic Pain Management Class, Library,10am Valley Community Food Kitchen Ministry, 5:30pm

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MSG Supper Meeting in Chapel, 6:00pm RESET Goodbye Summer Pool Party Chronic Pain Management Class, Library 10am-12 Community Blood Drive at Grace, 1-6pm Church Council Meeting, 7:00pm Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in Library, 8:30-10am Women’s ING Event, Pamper.ing—9-11:30am Household Pamper.ng Projects; 1:00pm Pamper. ing Speaker & Spa Stations at Church MWSU Football Sunday (anticipated date) Valley Community Food Kitchen Ministry, 5:30pm COMMUNION SUNDAY

Weekly Events Sundays 7:30am: Pre-Service Prayer in Room 206 Sunday Worship Services in the Sanctuary: 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:00am Sunday School Classes: 9:40-10:40am & 10:55-11:55am 6:00pm: Bible Study in Library

(Note: Bible Study will meet at 5:30pm on June 7; No Meetings will be held on June 14 and 28)

Mondays 6:00pm: Women’s Beth Moore Bible Study meets in the Library, June 15—August 24

Wednesdays

AUGUST 2: Student Ministries Step-up High 5 Summer Splash; RESET Crash Bash Kick-off 3: Open Door Food Kitchen Ministry, 9:00am-1:30pm Chronic Pain Management Class, Library 10am-12 Mom’s Group meets, 1:00-2:30pm in Nursery 4: Election Day—Voting Booths in Lobby 6: Day of Prayer & Fasting; Prayer meetings in Library at 6am, 7am, 11am, 12pm, 6pm, and 7pm 7: Moonlight 5K Run and Fun Walk, 9:00pm, Mapleleaf Parkway 10: Chronic Pain Management Class, Library 10am-12

6:30-8:00pm: Midweek Ministries at the church Children’s High 5; Youth RESET; Membership Class 7:00pm: Renewal meets for College Students & Young Adults. (see article for summer locations)

Thursdays 10:30am: Women’s Prayer Meeting (Room 204) 12:00pm: All-Church Prayer Meeting in Library NOTE: On the first Thursday of each month, these prayer meetings will not meet, but join the other 11:00am & 12:00pm Prayer Meetings in the Library.

Fridays 6-7am: Early Morning Prayer Meeting in Offices. 11