Local Outreach Ministry at Grace Community Church

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1 Local Outreach Ministry at Grace Community Church

2 Inform Encourage Enlist

3 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9

4 Equipping Ministries Ephesians 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service Evangelism Ministries Romans 10:14 How will they hear without a preacher? Empathy Ministries Colossians 3:12 put on a heart of compassion Ethnic Ministries Matthew 28:18 20; Isaiah 49:6 I will also make You a light of the nations

5 ...for the equipping of the saints for the work of service - Ephesians 4:12 -

6 Baptism Testimony Counselors Help baptism candidates prepare their testimonies Baptism Attendants Assist baptism candidates on the night of their baptism through encouragement, testimony preparation, prayer, and helping them dry off.

7 13 lessons, covering the basic doctrines of Christianity Classes last 20 to 25 weeks, and begin based on interest ~ 18 classes and 225 students per year 25 male teachers and 9 female teacher assistants Translated into 20 languages, and counting Reaches beyond Grace Church

8 Get Involved with FOF Take the class Teach the class Lead an FOF Bible study Disciple someone using FOF

9 8-week interactive training course Equips believers to proclaim the Gospel clearly, understandably, and faithfully. Marks of a God-centered message Starting and ending Gospel conversations Handling objections Responding to rejection Evangelizing children Discipleship

10 Every Sunday on GraceWalk CDs of evangelistic sermons in 25+ languages Tracts in various languages Bibles in various languages New Testaments in various languages Books to equip for personal evangelism Evangelistic DVDs Free!!!

11 How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? - Romans 10:14 -

12 A transitional ministry that serves those beset by lifedominating sins Drugs, Alcohol, Pornography, Gambling, and others But encourage one another day after day so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. - Hebrews 3:13 - And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together but encouraging one another. - Hebrews 10:

13 Contact Eric and Joe Attend Hope Bible Study Every Monday, 7:00pm, J274 Hold each other accountable Personal discipleship Support, encourage, and disciple those enslaved Minister alongside Eric and Joe

14 North County Correctional Facility Only Hope Prison Ministries Men s Central Downtown Los Angeles Seminary in Prison

15 Acton Rehabilitation Center Sunday morning men s worship service 1 st and 3 rd Sunday: Women s Bible study Wednesday night men s Bible study Connection to Hope Bible Study Transition to Church Life Discipleship

16 Skid Row Evangelism 2 nd & 4 th Saturdays, 4:30 PM Food, water, clothing, Gospel Connect with a local church Union Rescue Mission 2 nd Saturdays, 5:30 to 8:00 PM Dinner and evangelism Men and women s ministry opportunities

17 Get Involved with Skid Row Ministries Join the teams at one or both of these locations Give rides to church Receive a different crowd

18 Every Sunday, 12:30pm, T265 North Hollywood Metro Station Door-to-Door Panorama City Mall

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24 In 9 months, we ve knocked on 866 doors 448 (52%) of them have answered 312 of those people (72%) have been receptive to our visit 129 (29%) of those have asked that we come back and speak with them again A number have visited our church One man is reading through Romans with our team leader

25 56 Fellowship Group Bible Studies (not including Crossroads) One Sunday per year One Bible study each week Add Crossroads: 170 Bible studies and small groups One Sunday per year Four Bible studies each week Speak with your Bible study shepherd

26 Mondays in the Gymnasium 5:30 pm 8:00 pm

27 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion - Colossians 3:12 -

28 ALMS Assisted Living Ministry and Service Emeritus and Pacifica Senior Living in Northridge Worship service Prayer and conversation Building relationships A great family ministry

29 Christian organization providing food and educational & hygiene supplies to impoverished children in LA, the U.S., and around the world. Works exclusively with local churches A platform for the Gospel Project Food Pak Volunteer

30 Proclaiming the Gospel and offering counsel to abortion- minded women and men Free ultra-sound Free baby clothing and furnishings Biblically-based pregnancy and parenting classes Bible studies for those grieving past abortions

31 Annual Run/Walk for Life Saturday, October 18 Fundraising Banquet Volunteer!

32 Around the corner on Saticoy St. in North Hollywood Provides food and shelter for children and families Northridge facility, a live-in program for men Volunteer Serve food, offer counsel and encouragement Potential for our ministry to grow: Bible studies, parenting classes

33 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations - Matthew 28:19 -

34 And now says the LORD, It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6

35 60% of Van Nuys residents born in another country 99 th percentile of all U.S. neighborhoods Recent UCLA study: 224 languages spoken in Los Angeles County

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37 Contact for meeting times and locations Arabic Filipino Korean Italian (Mandarin starting up) Russian Thai

38 Local Outreach Webpage Local Outreach Office (818) Local Outreach Resource Table on GraceWalk Local Outreach Brochures

39 so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9