Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)

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1 Route 46 East, Netcong, NJ Volume 11, Issue 9 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) The answer boils down to the way we think. The Bible asserts that right thinking produces right living. Real and lasting change happens when we learn how to renew our minds. How does that happen? Find out as our pastoral teaching team teaches the practical and powerful process that will lead us to change the way we think...and live. Twelve years ago, on Tuesday morning, September 11, many of us were devastated by the sight we saw. Each year since those terrorist attacks, Americans have found different ways to remember loved ones who have fallen. In 2013, we want to honor their memory a little differently. On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, we are calling for a church-wide day of prayer and fasting. This is a call for every congregant at Grace to follow the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. We will end the day with a prayer meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the Youth Room. In our prayers, we are seeking to humble ourselves before God, seek His face for mercy and revival, confess our sin along with the sin(s) of our nation, pray for our nation s future, and take concrete steps and effective action to true and lasting repentance. A prayer guide will be available on Sunday, September 8. If you have any questions, you can reach Pastor Segun Shegz Aiyegbusi at segun@grace4families.com.

2 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM We think becoming an official Member of Grace Church is an important step for everyone who has chosen to call Grace their church home. Actually, we prefer to refer to our members as Partners, because, as a partner, you are an invested cog in the wheel. We NEED our Partners to make Grace the Church that God wants us to be. Grace is not a brick and mortar building. It is a group of Partners who have made the commitment to put down roots here. Partners are willing to do their part to Raise Up Generations of Families that Are Built to Last. If you would like to find out more about what it means to be an official Partner, come to our Partnership classes on September 8,15, and 22 from 5-7 P.M. in Room 204 (Grace Café). This is the class for you to find out all you need to know in order to make that commitment to becoming an official partner with us. Call Mary Ann in the church office at or maryann@grace4families.com to sign up! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Page 2 Wednesday, September 4, 7:00 P.M., Netcong Campus Join us at our monthly Communion service. In September, we will not only celebrate communion, but baptisms as well. We will also hear the final part in our series on the Lord's Prayer. Join in the worship, and hear from Pastor Reuben Sheeringa as he speaks powerfully from the word and equips us for the battles we face every day; equipping us through prayer. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Are you a prayer warrior? 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 through an prayer chain. 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, contact 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. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm BEGINS ANEW on September 9 MARK THE DATE! You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare groups help you move toward rebuilding your life after the loss of a loved one. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: r Expert Video Seminar r Focused Support Group Discussion r Workbook based personal study GriefShare meets weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00 P.M. at the Netcong Campus (Room 101-Library) and meets weekly. Questions? Contact Frank or Kathy Rizzo at MMMMMMMMMMMMMM Saturdays, beginning September 7 8:00 A.M. in the Youth Room To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything. (Nick Vujicic). On Saturday, September 7, at 8:00 A.M. your life could very well change in a remarkable way. That is the first day of our next Run for God class Get up, get moving and come join other family members from Grace for a physical and spiritual training program. The program mission is to strengthen us spiritually, mentally and physically. The program goal is to get all participants to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) road-race, using God s word as a primary source of inspiration and guidance. The first class was a huge success with more than 40 participants completing the Roxbury 5K last May. It doesn t matter if you have never run, or if you are a seasoned runner, there is a place for you in this class. The training literally starts with jog/walk intervals for just a few minutes. The class is for ages 5 and up and will run for 12 weeks. The cost to participate is $20 for the book, which can be shared amongst family members. The price of not participating is, never knowing if you could cross the finish line. The joy of accomplishing something you never thought possible priceless. Helen Keller said, Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. The place between your comfort zone and your dreams is where life takes place. Are you ready to take action right now and leave your comfort zone? For more information Dave Hickey at djhickey@comcast.net. Sign up in the lobby or just show up on Saturday, September 7.

3 September's Topic: What Does The Owner's Manual Say? Participants will discover: r The true nature of marriage r Under what circumstances the Bible clearly permits divorce r How to use the Bible and other tools to make wise postdivorce decisions 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 (September 1) from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Childcare is not provided. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM You don t have to go through it alone Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they ve ever faced. It s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you ve never faced before. On Monday, September 9, our DivorceCare ministry will be meeting weekly for thirteen weeks. This recovery group will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Netcong Campus, Room 100. This offering is in addition to our once a month DivorceCare group meeting Sunday nights. You do not need to attend both sessions. Pick the one that's right for you. Contact Steve or Tracy Heady at sheady521@optonline.net with any questions. You can also check out the DivorceCare Website at to learn more. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM We are excited to be able to reach out to couples who have a blended family. The iconic Brady Bunch, captures the stress and the joy of a blended family all with a nice, neat, happy ending. But what if you're not living a television script but experiencing this type of life first hand? You know, for yourself, the hard work and the love that it takes to succeed. On Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, we will be holding a very special marriage seminar specifically for married couples with blended families. Over the course of these hours, we will provide families 1) with an understanding of the most common problems that can occur in a blended family structure; problems that are unique to this family structure AND 2) a structure for working through these problems utilizing common sense solutions and biblical resources. You will understand how God's word can be your guide and your roadmap to success. The seminar will take place at the Netcong Campus, and space is limited to eleven couples. A non-refundable $20 per couple off-sets the cost of seminar materials and lunch on Saturday. Please arrange for your own childcare needs at home. The seminar is being presented by Grace's own Bob McCloskey from Christian Life Coaching Ministry. Please contact maryann@grace4families.com to register now for this unique event; or call ext. 10. Page 3

4 MOPS exists to encourage and equip every mother of a preschooler to realize her potential as a woman and mother in the name of Jesus Christ. The official MOPS season begins Wednesday, September 18. Meetings are 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from September through May. For more information about our program, contact Debi Riska at gracemopsleadership@gmail.com. We are also in need of children s workers to care for these preschoolers while the moms are meeting. If you are interested in helping, please contact Judy Bascone at pg973@yahoo.com. Registration Playdate: Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 A.M. First official Meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 9:30 A.M., in the Youth Room (Netcong Campus). Page 4 Childcare and breakfast provided. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 2014 GRACE CHURCH MISSIONS TRIP Next summer, (2014) Grace Church will be heading to Honduras, central America to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to those in need. We re looking for 12 individuals, (8 to help in building a well and 4 women to work with the women and children in Saba, Honduras.) The trip is scheduled for August 16-23, The cost will be approximately $2,000. The first informational meeting will take place on Sunday, September 8, at 12:30 P.M. in the Youth Room, (Netcong campus). For more information, contact Russ Redmond at:redmondf2002@yahoo.com or call MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm Nothing better that a crisp fall afternoon on the golf course. Come out on Sunday, October 6, for an afternoon of fun. We will be playing at Minebrook Golf Course in Hackettstown with a 2:00 P.M. shotgun start. You can register as a team of four, or by yourself. The cost is $55 per person and includes, 18 holes with a cart and a buffet afterwards. We will be playing a best ball scramble, so any ability is welcome. We would love to have any man or woman come and participate in this outing. Sign up and pay in the lobby of either campus beginning September 15. For more information, contact Tim Leonard at tim@grace4families.com. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM The music begins and the drums beat as the room fills with the sound of the Daraja Children's Choir of Africa. Dressed in their vibrant costumes with radiant smiles on their faces, the children express the joy and hope they have found in Christ through African song and dance. Daraja is a Swahili word, which means "bridge." Twenty-four children have made the journey across the bridge all the way from Uganda to bring you a taste of African worship and praise. The Choir wishes to inspire you with the hope and love they have found in Jesus Christ, in spite of the severe hardships they have faced. Their performances are a blend of traditional African song and dance, as well as, contemporary Christian music. Through worship, the children share their hope in Christ in a unique and powerful way. Grace is excited to bring the Daraja Children s Choir through it s doors On Wednesday, October 2, in place of our Vertical Service. A love offering will be taken the evening of the concert which will support the efforts of continuing growth and development of the 410 Bridge communities. As we prepare for their visit, I will be in need of 11 homes to host the children. If you have some extra space, please contact janice@grace4families.com for more details.

5 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. This fall, our young adult ministry at Grace Church, (theremix) will be hosting a young adult conference. The REMIX young adult conference will be a regional worship gathering of college students and twenty-somethings. in the North Jersey area. The gathering serves three purposes: To help young adults love Jesus Christ wholeheartedly To help young adults live out their faith vibrantly To help young adult love people far from God compassionately Young adults will learn from pastors and young adult ministry leaders currently serving in the north Jersey area, and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with hundreds of other young adults from different ministries and college campuses all around New Jersey. The conference will include an extended time of celebratory worship & prayer, and the opportunity to sit in on at least two of ten exciting and relevant breakout sessions. (Check out a list of all the breakout sessions on our website, This year's theme is the Father's love. We ll be learning how high and how wide God s great love is towards us, and why He still likes us in spite of ourselves. Our keynote speaker this year is Rev. Dr. Rob Reimer, senior pastor of South Shore Community Church Massachusetts. Dr. Reimer will be speaking about something called, father wounds and how it affects our ability to walk freely in our heavenly Father s love. The term, father wounds refers to the painful experiences many of us go through early in life, which ends up shaping how we view ourselves as adults. The conference will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. This event cost $25, (includes lunch), but all participants MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND. To do so, visit our website ( If you have any questions or would like to join our team for this event, you can reach Pastor Segun Shegz Aiyegbusi at segun@grace4families.com. Page 5

6 Pick up your yard sign, call your friends and family, sign up to work in your favorite spot and mark your calendars for October 12! Harvest Fest returns as one of the best ways you can make some memories and have some fun as well as serve others. One low price ($5 for those 5 and above) gets you a great afternoon for the whole family. Harvest Fest is taking a step back in time this year! Come out and show the kids what an old-time fair used to be! There will be great food: The famous Grace Fries are back! Live music, homemade desserts, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the day with your church friends and family You won t want to miss this afternoon of fun. Come out from 12:00-4:00 P.M. on October 12 and be sure to sign up in the lobby starting September 22 at both campuses to be a part of the team. You can flip burgers, cook fries, run a booth or sell tickets. We need lots of partners to help make this a great afternoon. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm I know you see November and say that is a long way off, I have plenty of time to get my shoe box ready, I'll do it later. But, in reality look how fast summer flew by?!? So start now, pick up a few things here and there and start filling that shoe box for a special boy or girl who will not be getting anything for Christmas other than your special shoe box. This is our chance to spread Jesus' love to the kids. Who wouldn't want to fill a box? Just in case you don't have a spare shoe box laying around, I also have some of the OCC boxes available. Just give me a call. Any questions or thoughts call Nancy You can catch any one of us...the Dunham4-Scott, Nancy, Julia or Jonathon at church too. The shoe box fun begins...have fun!!!! Page 6

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8 Sunday, October 6 will be a Netcong Baptism Sunday! If you have never been baptized by immersion, and would like to be, please contact Mary Ann in the church office at and she will give you more information about what you need to do to follow the example that Jesus gave to us. There is no better way to tell others about your decision to follow Him, than to be baptized. Why not take that step now? MMMMMMMMMMMMMM What happens if the fire alarm goes off during a service on Sunday morning? What do we do if someone passes out in the lobby? Did you know that we have a team of people who have been trained to handle emergencies like this? They have been called on to help out in several situations in the past year. We are looking to increase the number of people on this team. If you are trained in first aid or law enforcement, we would love to have you on our team. By joining, you are simply saying you are willing and capable to provide assistance and support in an emergency situation. If you are a police officer, paramedic, EMT, nurse, doctor or fireman we would like to talk with you about what is involved. Please contact Tim Leonard at x17 or tim@grace4families.com. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM This month: PIZZA & A MOVIE! 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 September 21 from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in Room 100 of the Netcong Campus. Come for the fun! Questions? Contact Sue Healy at whartonsue@yahoo.com. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM What is the 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 Page 8 someone else's need. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm 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: cameron@grace4families.com Tuesday Mornings: 7:00 A.M. at the Rockaway Panera Bread Thursday Mornings: 6:15 A.M. at the Netcong Campus Cafe. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM 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... 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 and he will be happy to share your opportunity with others who may be able to assist.

9 Do you live in the greater Rockaway area? Come worship at Grace Church, Rockaway. We meet: Every Sunday, 10:00 A.M. At the Dennis B. O'Brien Elementary School GPS: 418 Mineral Springs Drive, Dover, NJ At Grace Church Rockaway you will experience: Rocking on site live worship, a complete children and youth programs, and the same great live Bible teaching as Netcong. Also: Do you see yourself as a missionary? You are always welcome to minister in Rockaway as well! - Nursery volunteers, Sunday school teachers, technicians, encouragement table staffers, and setup crews are needed, expand your ministry area. We are ONE CHURCH in TWO LOCATIONS! Contact cameron@grace4families.com for more information. Rockaway It's a great place to be. Some men come to church each week and are just itching to find a ministry they can take part in, one that matches their personality. Well do we have a manly ministry for you! Each week part of our set up, is moving, unloading and loading a thirty foot trailer that contains our portable facility. We are in need of two people who can commit themselves and a truck (2500 to 3500 series) once a month to the set up team at the Rock. Small trucks need not apply for the job; we need the muscle and tonnage capacity. If this interests you, come see what happens each Sunday morning at 8:00 A.M. and you will see how much we need you. Contact cameron@grace4families.com for more information. The following are some urgent areas of need: 1) Power point creators and operators 2) Elementary School Teacher 3) Preschool Teachers 4) Set up assistants 5) Worship singers ewe hosted about 20 kids a day! ethe kids brought in approximately 250 lbs of food, which was donated to the Rockaway Food Bank. ewe were able to reach out to 5 new families in the Rockaway area! epraise God! Page 9

10 We announced earlier this summer that we were planning to launch a 5th service at our Netcong campus on Sunday evenings. The launch date we proposed was Sunday, September 8. We are still on course to launch the service this fall, however we need to push the launch date a little further out. In our efforts to make this service as excellent as what you ve become accustomed to on Sunday mornings, a few details still need to be worked out. We truly believe that this new evening service will have a great impact on the lives of many within and on the outskirts of our community. We are certainly still moving ahead with it, but we want to do so in God's best timing. So stay tuned, we will be announcing a new launch date shortly! It s with great anticipation and excitement that we enter into the 2013 fall season at Grace Church. We are eager to see God move powerfully through all our worship services and 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. 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 Page 10 Page 10

11 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Begins September 24, :20-11:20 AM Gideon: Your Weakness. God's Strength This 8 session study by Priscilla Shirer is about God and His people--his love for them as well as His strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity Gideon emerged as Israel's hero, filled with God's presence and His passion for deliverance. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God. If you've ever felt insufficient, ill-equipped, incompetent, or outnumbered, this study is for you. Sign up in the lobby. Location: Youth Room, Netcong Campus Cost: $15 for participant book Contact: Sherrie at sherrie@grace4families.com Tuesday Night Bible Study Begins October 1 6:30-7:00 PM (Fellowship) 7:00 8:30 PM (Video & Discussion) Me, Myself, and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover This 7 week study by Jennifer Rothschild will encourage you to clean out the junk in your mind and replace hidden negative thoughts with positive truths from God s Word. Words are powerful. Especially the words women speak to themselves when they lie in bed at night or look in the mirror in the morning is not even close to the words God wants them to speak to their souls. According to Rothschild, what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives. Sign up in the lobby. Location: Room 100, Netcong Campus Cost: $15 for participant book Contact: Carrie Kraus at ckraus01@optonline.net We are pleased to host a Beth Moore simulcast at Grace Church Netcong on Saturday, September 14, 2013, from 9:15 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Invite your friends to this outstanding event! Tickets are still available for purchase. Cost is $20, which includes lunch. Contact Mary Ann in the church office for more details. Women s Ministry Team Opportunity Wanted: Women to be trained on the sound board for Women s Ministry Events. If you like to work behind the scenes and this sounds like an exciting challenge, contact Sherrie McDonald at sherrie@grace4families.com. Sunday Morning Bible Study Begins September 15 11:15 AM 12:15 PM Malachi: A Love That Never Lets Go This eight week DVD study by Lisa Harper explores God's unchanging love and focuses on God s mercy. Even on our worst day, God won't leave us. His love for us is not determined by our performance. No matter how many times we mess up, God loves (and never leaves) His broken people. "I the LORD do not change" Malachi 3:6 Women taking this Bible study will gain a fresh perspective on the Book of Malachi. It is more than a book in the Bible about tithing. Lisa brings the Scripture to life through dynamic storytelling. Sign up in the lobby. Location: Room 105, Netcong Campus Cost $15.00 for participant book Contact: Sherrie at sherrie@grace4families.com Page 11 Volume 11, Issue 9

12 ewe reached 356 kids! ewe had 120 volunteers! ewe raised $2, in pennies to purchase land and goats in Kenya! (Rams bringing in most money overall!) ewe had 46 kids commit their life to Christ! egod IS GOOD! It s that time of year again when our Sunday School students will be moving up an age or grade. We are excited for a brand new year of learning and fun. The nursery is open during all three services with childcare available for your children age birth-2 years. The Breakfast Room meets in Room 200, with breakfast and a Veggie Tale video based curriculum every Sunday at 8:15 A.M. for 3 years early elementary. At 9:45 and 11:15 A.M. in Netcong, as well at 10:00 A.M. in Rockaway, Sunday School classes are available for children Preschool-6th grade. Pick up a schedule at the Children s Registration Desk to see where your child will be going. As the Sunday School year approaches on September 8, we are looking for several positions to be filled. If you have a desire to show our little ones at Grace the love of Jesus, we have just the spot for you. We are looking for people to rock babies in the nursery, teachers and helpers in preschool and elementary. Contact Janice Rodland at ext. 22 or janice@grace4families.com to serve in the Netcong campus and Susan McDermott at ext. 35 or susan@grace4families.com to serve in the Rockaway campus. Parents: Looking for a place to bring your preschooler during the week? Want to make connections with other parents who are home during the day? Class: September 29, October 6 & 13, 11:15 A.M. Baptism: October 27 Starting this fall, Grace Church Netcong will be hosting Once Upon a Storytime, a blend between a mommy and me class and a story time for you and your little one. Designed for kids 1 ½ to 4, your child will enjoy a story and activity specifically designed to tie into the Bible Point from Sunday s lesson. But that s not all, since it ends at 11:30, why not pack a lunch and get to know some other preschool parents? A Children s Baptism Class will be held September 29, October 6 and 13 for children 3 rd -6 th grade. This is an in-depth look at what the Bible teaches us about baptism and what it means to be a believer. After the 3 week study, they can decide if they are ready to be baptized. Baptism is scheduled for October 27. Homework will be assigned each week, and they must bring a Bible and pen to each of the classes. Must pre-register and MUST attend all 3 classes. Register for the class by contacting Janice for the Netcong Campus janice@grace4families.com and Susan at the Rockaway campus susan@grace4families.com. When: Thursday mornings, 10:00-11:30 A.M., beginning September 5 Who: Parents and children, ages 1 ½ to 4 Cost: Free, however, you do need to register! For more information, or to register your child, contact our Preschool Coordinator, Sarah DiMeo, at sarah@grace4families.com. Page 12

13 Netcong Youth Small Groups begin on Wednesday, September 25, 7:00-8:30 P.M. We will kick off the new year with a party! (Finger foods will be provided.) Small groups are open for students in 7th through 12th grade. We meet every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of each month. Even if your child has been in a group in the past, they still need to register online at on the Student Ministries page. Start praying about our 2014 Mission Trip to Tennessee. Our trip will be from July 6-12, and we will be partnering with other groups from around the country to repair homes in the Brighton, Tennessee area. To sign up, visit our website at and register using the link on the Student Ministries page. Income vs Expenses vs Budget May - July, 2013 BIRTHS: Congratulations to iscott and Ryan McCrea on the birth of their son, Evan Wayne, born on August 7 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $- $356,205 $378,347 $414,990 General Income Expenses Budget SYMPATHIES: Sympathies are extended to: ithe Moran family on the passing of Lori s sister on August 19 PATRIOT PRAYERS Pray for the people serving in far off places. Daniel Morgan, Aaron Green, Ben Smith, Jonathan Feinberg, Jessica Haskin, Lynn Vallimont, Josh Williams, Nick Walters, Scott Zetterstrom, Joshua Biber, Laura Biber, Heather Kevlahan, Carlos Muldonado, Tyler Rodland and Paul Andras To add loved one to the above list, please contact Lynne Cartwright lynne@grace4families.com. Page 13

14 Please Note: ALL Calendar items below take place at the Netcong campus unless otherwise stated. Sept 1 DivorceCare, 6:30 P.M. (Room 200) Sept 3 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Sept 4 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Registration Play Date, 9:30-11:30 A.M. VERTICAL service, 7:00 P.M. Sept 5 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (Grace Netcong) Women s Bible Study, James, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Sept 6-7 Women of Faith Conference Sept 7 Run for God, 8:00 A.M. (Youth Room) Sept 8 Honduras Informational Meeting, 12:30 P.M. (Youth Room) Partnership Class, 5:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Remix (young adults 18-29), 6:00 P.M. Sept 9 DivorceCare, 7:00 P.M. (Room 100) GriefShare, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Library/Room 101) Sept 10 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Sept 11 Prayer and Fasting, 7:00 P.M. (Youth Room) Sept 12 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 A.M. (Grace Netcong) Women s Bible Study, James, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Sept 13 Youth Small Groups, 6:30 P.M. (Rockaway) Sept 14 Run for God, 8:00 A.M. (Youth Room) Beth Moore Simulcast, 9:15 A.M. - 4:15 P.M. (Doors open 8:00 A.M.) Sept 15 Women s Bible Study, Malachi, 11:15 A.M. (Room 105) Men s Bible Study, 33 The Series, 11:15 A.M. (Library) Partnership Class, 5:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Remix (young adults 18-29), 6:00 P.M. Sept 16 DivorceCare 7:00 P.M. (Room 100) GriefShare, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Library/Room 101) Sept 17 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Sept 22 Women s Bible Study, Malachi, 11:15 A.M. (Room 105) Men s Bible Study, 33 The Series, 11:15 A.M. (Library) Partnership Class, 5:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Remix (young adults 18-29), 6:00 P.M. Sept 23 DivorceCare 7:00 P.M. (Room 100) GriefShare, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Library/Room 101) Sept 24 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Women s Bible Study, Gideon, 9:20-11:20 A.M. (Youth Room) Sept 25 Youth Small Groups begin, 7:00-8:30 P.M. (Grace Netcong) Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M. (White House Basement) Sept 26 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 A.M. (Grace Netcong) Women s Bible Study, James, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Sept 27 Youth Small Groups, 6:30 P.M. (Rockaway) Sept 28 Run for God, 8:00 A.M. (White House Basement) Remix Conference, 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (Grace Netcong) Sept 29 Women s Bible Study, Malachi, 11:15 A.M. (Room 105) Men s Bible Study, 33 The Series, 11:15 A.M. (Library) Children s Baptism Class, 11:15 A.M. (Netcong) Remix (young adults 18-29), 6:00 P.M. Sept 30 DivorceCare, 7:00 P.M. (Room 100) GriefShare, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Library/Room 101) Oct 1 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 7:00 A.M. (Rockaway Panera Bread) Women s Bible Study, Gideon, 9:20-11:20 A.M. (Youth Room) Women s Bible Study, Me, Myself, and Lies, 6:30 P.M. (Room 100) Oct 2 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30-11:30 A.M. Daraja Children s Choir, 7:00 P.M. Oct 3 Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 A.M. (Grace Netcong) Women s Bible Study, James, 7:00 P.M., (Grace Netcong Café) Sept 18 Sept 19 Sept 21 M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30 A.M. (Youth Room) Evening Prayer Group, 7:00 P.M. (White House Basement) Men s Weekly Bible Study, 6:15 A.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 A.M. (Grace Netcong) Women s Bible Study, James, 7:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong Café) Run for God, 8:00 A.M. (Youth Room) Joy Fellowship, 8:30 A.M. (Grace Café) Senior Adult Luncheon, 11:30 A.M. (Grace Café) Oct 5 First Responder Training Session, 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. (Grace Netcong) Run for God, 8:00 A.M. (Youth Room) Oct 6 Women s Bible Study, Malachi, 11:15 A.M. (Room 105) Men s Bible Study, 33 The Series, 11:15 A.M. (Library) Children s Baptism Class, 11:15 A.M. (Netcong) DivorceCare, 6:30 P.M., (Room 200) Remix (young adults 18-29), 6:00 P.M.