What are we doing? Why are we adding a 5th service now? When and where will this new service take place?

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1 Route 46 East, Netcong, NJ Volume 11, Issue 6 What are we doing? We are growing our Church by adding a 5th service. Why are we adding a 5th service now? Over the last five years, we have seen a 9% increase in attendance, a 24% increase in membership, and numerous decisions to trust Christ as well as baptisms. This growth, however, has resulted in an ever-increasing need to accommodate the new guests God is leading to our campuses. This new service will serve as an alternate worship venue for those who call Grace home, thereby making more room on Sunday mornings to accommodate new guests God leads to our doorsteps. The timing of this new service and unique conveniences it allows will also provide us with the opportunity to reach new people in our community who otherwise can t attend our Sunday morning services. When and where will this new service take place? The first service will launch on Sunday, September 8, It will take place every Sunday at 6:00 P.M. in the auditorium at the Netcong Campus. Pastor Segun Aiyegbusi will be the primary Bible teacher and campus pastor on Sunday evenings. How will it compare to the existing morning services? The Sunday evening service at 6:00 P.M. will include the same Biblical teaching as Sunday morning services while leveraging some perks that naturally come with placing a service on Sunday evenings. Will this be an additional burden on our current volunteers? It s been said that 20% of the congregants often end up doing 80% of the work in the Church. Our plan is to tap into the pool of willing people who are currently not serving on Sunday mornings at either campus. We will work to recruit volunteers from Sunday mornings and some young adults currently attending REMIX. Will Children s Ministry be provided? Yes, a children s program will be provided for children birth through 4th grade. All other ages will be encouraged to participate in the worship service. SUNDAY SERVICES: NETCONG CAMPUS: 8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 A.M. ROCKAWAY CAMPUS: 10:00 A.M. TO RAISE UP GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES THAT ARE BUILT TO LAST

2 We're glad you made Grace part of your Sunday morning! The worship music, biblical teaching, and children's programs all come together each week to raise up generations of families that are built to last. These three components represent the beginning of a faith-growing path in Christ. If you like to work behind the scenes and help another person in need, join the Care-Net team. What do we do? We help others with the practical things of life: moving, packing, cleaning, making a meal, yard work, etc... On the third Saturday of each month, our friends 68 and older enjoy lunch and great Christian fellowship. This lunch is designed for both men and women who are hungry for the Bible and good Christian friends. This month they meet on JUNE 15 from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Grace Cafe (Netcong Campus). Come for the fun! Questions? Contact Sue Healy at whartonsue@yahoo.com. How do we do it? Periodically, requests for assistance are sent out to members of the team via . You read the , see if you have the talent and can make the time, and we get you connected! It can be that easy. Who do we help? The requests shared are from people who are regular attendees at Grace (Your brothers and sisters from your church body). How to get involved? If you are interested in serving with this group, please contact Pastor Cameron Baker at cameron@grace4families.com he will be happy to add you to our growing list of helpers. ALSO: If you find yourself needing a little assistance, drop an to Pastor Cameron at cameron@grace4families.com he will be happy to share your opportunity with others who may be able to assist. What is GRACE SWAP? It is a place for people to connect the things that they have (you know, the stuff you no longer use, the stuff in your attic, or drawer, or garage) with people who need them. At the Cafe' you will find cards to fill out describing the item that you would like to GIVE away (All must be free). It will be posted on the bulletin board for others to see and write down your information. NO items will actually be accepted here at Grace. Once the item is gone, you simply remove your card and praise God for the chance to serve someone else's need. Do you speak with the Lord often? Consider praying for others at Grace as part of that conversation. Every day Grace Church has close to a hundred people praying for the needs of others. If you are a person of prayer and a believer in Jesus Christ, we need you on our Prayer Team. If you are interested in finding out more, shoot an to Mary Ann at maryann@grace4families.com. If you are in need of prayer, let Mary Ann know and she will publish your request to the team.

3 If you would like to be baptized at Grace Netcong, we will be having baptisms on July 14. Baptism by immersion is an important step in our Christian walk. It is a public proclamation of our decision to follow Jesus. He Himself was baptized as an example to us. If you have never been baptized and would like to be, contact Tim Leonard at tim@grace4families.com or call the church office at This Month's Topic: Facing My Anger Participants will discover: That anger is either good or bad Why anger keeps us from seeing things accurately How to express anger in a healthy and constructive manner It s with great anticipation and excitement that we look forward to the new Sunday evening 6:00 P.M. service Grace Church will be launching this fall. We are eager to see God use this new venue to draw many who are far from Him into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. We desire to see lives changed, marriages healed, the broken restored, and families made whole, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. (Colossians 1:28) To prepare ourselves for what we expect to be an outpouring of God s Spirit and favor on our Church, we want to enter into a season of prayer for the new Sunday night service. Starting on June 12th, we d like to invite you to join us for prayer every Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M. in the basement of the white building next to the church. You don t need to sign up. Just bring a Bible and a heart full of faith, and we ll guide you in prayer as we call on the name of the Lord together. If you have any questions, you can reach pastor Segun Shegz Aiyegbusi at segun@grace4families.com. Recommend DivorceCare to someone you know who can benefit from it! DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. Gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. DivorceCare meets on the first Sunday of every month at the Netcong Campus (June 2) from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Childcare is not provided. Contact Steve or Tracy Heady at sheady521@optonline.net with any questions. You can also check out the DivorceCare Website at to learn more. Men, at our next Men s Breakfast at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 29, we will welcome Gian Paul Gonzales as our speaker. You might remember that before their Super Bowl XLVI win, the NY Giants brought Gian Paul in to give a pre-game devotional pep talk. Many of the Giants reported that it was that talk which turned their season around. Join us Saturday morning to hear Gian Paul s story of faith and commitment. He is obviously a gifted speaker and an honorable man of God. This is a great event for men of all ages, so bring your sons. The cost is $10 person and includes a delicious breakfast.

4 Celebrating the beginning of ministry year 3 at the Rock! A quick Year in Review: The team put together our first drama, adding power to a moving Easter service Our children, even the young ones, helped to lead worship during the Christmas season We were blessed with the birth of five babies We have had seven new people step forward to serve in children's ministries Thanks to hurricane Sandy, the Rockaway campus hosted the entire Grace community for two Sundays Easter morning saw two people claim salvation in Christ for the first time! Grace Rockaway participated in the National Night Out for families We were an evangelical presence at the Celebrate Rockaway Day Multiple prayer walks took place throughout the town We were invited to participate in the National Day of Prayer at Park Lake We again served the DBO School during Grace Gives Rockaway It's a great place to be. Worship in Rockaway Every Sunday. 10:00 A.M. at the Dennis B. O'Brien Elementary School (Across from the Rockaway Mall) GPS: 418 Mineral Springs Drive, Dover, NJ Junior/Senior High Trip! The Dorney Park trip will take place on Wednesday, July 10 and is for students in 7th - 12th grade. We will meet at the Netcong campus at 8:00 A.M. and will return home at 8:00 P.M. The cost is only $35 per student, and you must bring in your payment to reserve your spot. There are 50 spots. Please sign up with your payment in the Youth Room on Sunday mornings. Continuing our study in REVELATION ONE HOUR MEETING. If you are not currently in a men's group, this is a great place to start! Here's what to expect: Grab a cup of coffee There's a quick question to get us rolling We read a passage of scripture We work through questions that arise from the passage, with a view toward personal application Leader led Prayer Off to conquer the day for the Lord! The sessions are open to all men at Grace and beyond. Choose the one that fits your schedule and then be ready to be challenged and encouraged. For more information, contact Pastor Cameron at cameron@grace4families.com Preschool and also Nursery workers are needed for our expanding baby department. Serve once a month at The Rock. Contact Susan at susan@grace4families.com. 2 Locations: Tuesday Mornings: 7 A.M. at the Rockaway Panera Bread Thursday Mornings: 6:15 A.M. at the Netcong Campus Cafe

5 Grace VBS Netcong August 5-9, 9:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. Family Night Thursday, August 8 th At our Netcong campus Rt 46 E Grace VBS Rockaway August 13, 14, 15, 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. Family Night Thursday, August 15 th Held in Rockaway Enroll students today who have completed Kindergarten thru 6 th grades Kids will learn to stand strong for God! To have the best adventure possible, we need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy, and love to the kids who will attend. So let me share a few ideas about ways you might be able to make this program a success. Please check out the following list, and then pray about where God might use you. Imagination Station (Crafts) Tournament Games (high-energy games) Chadder s Royal Theatre (video adventure and discussion) The King s Kitchen (helping kids make snacks) Epic Bible Adventures (to teach incredible, surprising explorations of Bible stories) Pip s Preschool Palace Crew Leaders: Shepherd a mixed-age group of elementary children through each day s activities and there s no preparation! Crew Leaders for preschoolers: Be a friend and helper to a group of preschool children again, no preparation required! Register online to volunteer in one or both locations for this summer. If you are volunteering and have preschool children, we have a program just for them. Register your little ones by contacting sarah@grace4families.com. Contact Janice Rodland VBS Director and Children s Ministries Coordinator with any questions. janice@grace4families.com.

6 The REMIX Young Adult Conference is a worship gathering of college students and twenty-somethings. The conference is hosted by the REMIX Young Adult Ministry at Grace Church and will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Young adults will learn from pastors and ministry leaders currently serving in Jersey, and will have multiple opportunities for conversation and reflection with other participants. The theme for this year's conference is, THE FATHER'S LOVE and it is based on 1 John 3:1 that says, How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! Along with an extended time of celebratory worship & prayer, young adults will have the opportunity to sit in on at least two of 10 exciting and relevant breakout sessions. Check out the titles of some of our amazing sessions this year, 20Something & Waiting, P90X Your Spiritual Walk, Great Dates, Bad Mates, & Soul Mates, Office Space, At the Movies, and many more! To attend this event, you can REGISTER ONLINE TODAY at Early bird discounts, ($15) will be offered till June 30. If you register with 10 or more friends, you get the same ($15) discount, otherwise the tickets cost $25. Looking forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, you can contact pastor Segun Aiyegbusi at segun@grace4families.com.

7 Fellas, how would you like a real Manly Man s Adventure? How about a day where in the morning you get to use every muscle in your arms and back, then at night, instead of going to bed, you get to run through Castles in the dark while being shot at with paintballs, and having all your muscles begging you to quit! If this sounds like a Real Adventure then join us on JULY 6th for a day of Battles & Paddles. The Men s Ministry and REMIX, (our young adult ministry) is sponsoring an all day adventure to SKIRMISH/Pocono Whitewater for a day of fun rafting down the Delaware River and a night of fun playing paintball war. If this sounds like fun or something you d like to do as a father and son outing, sign-ups will begin on Sunday, June 2, in the lobby at both campuses. The cost is $65 per person and includes all necessities for rafting and a professionally guided trip. You will also receive all the necessities for Playing War which includes guns, goggles, unlimited N2 air refills and professional field refs. (Medical supplies not included!) A schedule for the day and other information will be given at sign up. For more information contact Joe Scarmack at scarmackj@yahoo.com.

8 Summer Ladies Drop-in Bible Study Dear Beautiful Women of Grace, At a time when many Bible studies take a break for the summer, we want you to know that there is still an opportunity to get together with other women for a weekly connection to God and His Word at Grace Church. Join us whenever you're available. Please feel free to bring a friend, daughter, sister or mom if she s a woman, she s welcome! Our evenings are relaxed and informal. What you can expect is a video with time to share your thoughts afterward. When: Tuesdays, June and August (no study in July) What: NO HOMEWORK Bible Study / Ladies Fellowship Where: Grace Church, Room 100 Time: 6:30-7:00 P.M. - Find a chair, relax, unwind. Chit-chat with the gal sitting next to you who knows, maybe you ll meet a new friend? 7:00-8:30 P.M. - Video and Discussion Contact: Carrie Kraus / ckraus01@optonline.net Schedule: June 11: June 18: June 25: July: Sheila Walsh An Interesting Adventure Selection from Women of Faith Conference Patsy Clairmont Hopeful Hints Selection from Women of Faith Conference Marilyn Meberg Endless Opportunities Selection from Women of Faith Conference **No Study in July** August 13: Priscilla Shirer Armor Background scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Are you living as if the enemy doesn t exist? August 20: Priscilla Shirer Five Background scripture: Romans 7:13 8:13 Are you living as you want to live? August 27: Priscilla Shirer Glory Background scripture: John 1:14-17 Can you detect God s presence with you? Beth Moore Simulcast Saturday, September 14, 2013 SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars and reserve September 14 for this exciting event at Grace Church, Netcong Campus. We are pleased to hold a Beth Moore simulcast from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on that day. Our prayer is that women would be challenged by God s Word and transformed by a personal relationship with Christ that impacts their families, churches, and communities for His glory. More details in the July issue of Times of Grace. For more information, contact Sherrie McDonald at sherrie@grace4families.com Go Light Your World At our Women s Brunch we were encouraged to let our light shine for Jesus in some very practical ways. One woman gave her shopping cart to another shopper. The shopper tried to give her a quarter for the cart, but our Woman of Grace declined. The shopper was surprised and pleased to have this act of kindness given to her. If you have a story to share, pass it along to Sherrie at sherrie@grace4families.com so we can encourage one another. At the brunch, a card filled with ideas was handed out. If you would like a card, stop by the Information Center and pick one up.

9 SYMPATHIES - The Eldridge Family on the passing of Mary's mother, Helen Lambert, on May 7 - The McGuire Family on the passing of Helene's mother, Catherine O Connell, on May 21 PATRIOT PRAYERS Pray for our servicemen & women: Daniel Morgan, Aaron Green, Ben Smith, Jonathan Feinberg, Jessica Haskin, Lynn Vallimont, Josh Williams, Nick Walters, Scott Zetterstrom, Joshua Biber, Laura Biber. To add loved ones to the above list, contact Lynne Cartwright lynne@grace4families.com. $1,700,000 $1,600,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,300,000 $1,200,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 Income vs Expenses vs Budget May April 2013 $1,631,665 $1,564,118 $1,643,528 General Income Expenses Budget

10 Please Note: ALL Calendar items below take place at the Netcong campus unless otherwise stated. June 2 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) Women s Bible Study, Your Girl, 11:15 A.M. (Room 105) Membership class, 5:00 P.M., (Grace Café) DivorceCare, 6:30 P.M., (Room 200) June 3 Run for God participates in the Roxbury Community 5K June 3-6 Donations for GRACE GIVES garage sale accepted. June 4 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Women s Bible Study, 9:20 A.M. (Youth Room) Fingerprints of God Bible study, 6:30 P.M. (Grace Netcong café) James Bible study, 6:30 P.M. (Room 100) June 5 VERTICAL service, 7:00 P.M. June 6 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Women s Bible Study, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) June 8 GRACE GIVES GRACE GIVES Garage Sale June 9 GRACE GIVES Celebration Service 6:00 P.M. June 11 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Women s Bible Study, 9:20 A.M. (Youth Room) Ladies Drop In Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. (Room 100) Fingerprints of God Bible study, 6:30 P.M. (Grace Café) June 12 Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) June 13 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Women s Bible Study, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) June 15 Senior Adult Luncheon, 11:30 A.M., (Grace Café) June 16 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) June 18 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Ladies Drop In Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. (Room 100) June 19 Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) Youth-Intensity Training, 7:00-8:30 P.M. (Outside, or Youth Room if raining) June 20 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Women s Bible Study, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) June 21 Youth Dodge ball Night, 7:00-10:30 P.M. June 30 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) July 2 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) July 3 VERTICAL service, 7:00 P.M. July 4 Church Office Closed No Bible Studies July 6 Paddles & Battles July 7 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) DivorceCare, 6:30 P.M., (Room 200) July 9 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) July 10 Youth Group Trip-Dorney Park Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) July 11 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Women s Bible Study, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) July 14 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) July 16 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) July 17 Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) July Youth-Intensity Training, 7:00-8:30 P.M. (Outside, or Youth Room if raining) Grace Mission Trip-Kenya July 18 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) July 20 Senior Adult Luncheon, 11:30 A.M., (Grace Café) July Youth Mission Trip-Millersville, Maryland July 21 July 23 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) July 24 Children s Ministry Event-Water Day 10:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) July 25 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) July 28 July 30 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) July 31 Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) June 23 Every Man s Battle, Men s Bible Study, 11:15 A.M. (White House Basement) June 25 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Ladies Drop In Bible Study, 6:30 P.M. (Room 100) June 26 Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M., (White House Basement) June 27 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Women s Bible Study, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) June 29 Men s Breakfast, 8:00 A.M.