CSI GRACE: Connect, Serve, Impact
School is back in session; fall is just around the corner. It's a new season and a great time to get involved in your church!
ALL AREAS: Get ready to connect, serve, and make an impact on our community as we begin our Saturday evening services in September. Volunteers will be needed in all areas. Call Lori at ext. 5088 for more information.
TEAM MINISTERS, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: The Children's Department is looking for some new faces to add to our team on Wednesday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday mornings. We promise, you'll never be bored!
THE SODA SHOPPE needs friendly scoopers! You can talk to Jacque in the Master's Blend for more information or pick up an application at the information booth.
CAMERA OPERATORS are needed, especially for the 11:15 service. Stop by the sound booth or call Connie at ext. 5211 for more information.
GENERAL CHURCH
September 1: The offices, school, and credit union will be closed in observance of Labor Day. If you have an emergency and need to reach a minister, call 252-1611 and follow the prompts to the emergency phone line.
September 7: It will be a Super Sunday as Mario Murillo will minister in all three services. At 4:00, we are having a special Water Baptism service for families where parents or grandparents can baptize their children, or adults may be baptized by their Sunday School teacher or a staff minister. There are information cards in the racks at the auditorium doors on what to bring and how to dress. Remember to bring your camera to record this precious event in a believer's life.
September 13: The first Saturday evening service will be begin at 6:00 p.m. in the main auditorium.
EDGE YOUTH
August 31: Lock-In at The Edge! The Lock-In will go from 6:00 p.m. Sunday to 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. The cost is $15.00. Youth, don't miss it!
DIVORCE RECOVERY
Divorce Recovery will not meet September 1. We will begin a new session with Lesson One, September 8 in room 1111.
GRACE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
Classes begin September 2. For more information, call 252-1611,
ext. 5083.
BABY DEDICATIONS
Baby Dedications will be held September 14 during the 11:15 service. Please call Dee to register: 252-1611, extension 5201. Space is limited.
GRACEFUL LADIES
Save the date: we are planning a Fall Retreat for October 10 - 11 at Sky Ranch. The theme will be
Woman to Woman: Walking in Faith Through Adversity. Details coming soon!
DRAMA AUDITIONS
Calling all actors! While you were enjoying the summer sun, we were thinking snowflakes and icicles while planning the Christmas Production. This year we'll present an original drama written and directed by our own Bert Williams. Cast auditions will be held Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. in the chapel.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS
We'll begin a new series September 7 based on the book,
Hell? Yes. Seven Outrageous Truths You Can Still Believe. In this series we will be discussing issues that will challenge us as believers to stop apologizing for and start proclaiming the tough but essential truths that Christians have historically embraced. If you are ready to stand up and compassionately yet forcefully and intelligently say, "This is what I believe and here's why" then be in class the month of September.
WEDNESDAY ELECTIVE CLASSES
September 10 begins a three-week special elective class called
The Bible and The Constitution. It will be held in the Single Alliance Auditorium, located on the lower level of the Grace Kids building, during the regular Wednesday evening service time of 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bill Wetterman and Sherry Dunbar will be the instructors. Topics to be covered are:
- What Does God's Word Say About a Christian's Attitude Toward Government?
- What Christian Principles Should Govern How We Vote?
- Are Christians Influenced by the Word or the Headlines?
- What Issues Should Christians Be Focused On Today, and How Can We Make a Difference?
BUSINESS LEADERS BREAKFAST
After a summer break, the Business Leaders Breakfast will start again at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, with Jay Betz as guest speaker. An accomplished business and finance executive, Jay most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for a fast growing, privately held supplier of engineered parts and assemblies, serving some of the largest manufacturers in the world. Previously, he served as an officer of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and was a member of the executive management team responsible for the formulation and implementation of company strategy that resulted in unprecedented growth and profitability.
WEEKLY PRAYER
The chapel is open from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily for Intercessory Prayer. Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - noon, prayer is led by Kay Tedford. Every Friday at 6:00 a.m. in the Chapel, a time of prayer is led by Pastor Bob and staff members.
GRACE CHURCH GOES LIVE ON THE INTERNET!
We are now streaming the Sunday morning services on the Internet. If you cannot attend service, go online at 8:30 or 11:15 a.m. central time and join the congregation in worship - from the first song, through the offering, and into the teaching of the Word.
There is no charge; all you need is Internet Explorer. Go to www.gracetulsa.com or
click here. You can also pay tithe or make a donation online.
Live streaming is another way to get the excellent teaching of God's Word out to the world, to our missionaries in foreign countries, to people who cannot leave their home to attend church, and to anyone who just wants to experience what Grace members already know"teaching that builds faith, gives hope, and prepares you for life."
EMPLOYMENT
The Operations Department has openings for 2nd shift custodians. These are full time positions with benefits, including tuition discounts. Call 252-1611, extension 5153 or apply at the church office.
