GH Weekly Newsletter Friday, June 30, 2017

Published: Fri, 06/30/17

THIS COMING SUNDAY - JULY 2ND

THESE THINGS WE MUST REMEMBER

Please consider wearing the colors of our flag or a patriotic tee-shirt as we meet just a couple of days before the 4^th of July this Sunday. You will be hearing a Word for our Nation and we will honor God and Country. There are some things we must make very sure we remember if our nation is to see God's best manifesting in our midst. We'll have a great time together this weekend. Invite a friend to come with you.

MELONS FOR MISSIONS
This Sunday in the Church Parking Lot!

This Sunday, we will once again, have MELONS FOR MISSIONS. We bought 100 big delicious watermelons for $5 and are offering them to you for $10. The profits will be set aside to help persecuted Christians who are fleeing Syria into Jordan. So, as we celebrate our freedom here in the USA, we will also remember some of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have been suffering terrible oppression. Tell you what, we'll even let you have two melons for $25,. How's that for a bargain with heavenly blessings:)

BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 3rd

The Grace House family will begin a 40 Day journey together through R.T. Kendall's book, 40 Days with the Holy Spirit.
Books available for $10 in Commons Area.

Reminders from Mikki:

There is a table in the commons are for a "Diaper Shower" for Andrew and Anna Laura Lawrence whose baby is due July 13. If you'd like to drop off a package of disposable diapers for them there, the table will be there through this coming Sunday.

There will be a 4055s scavenger hunt on Saturday, July 8 at 5 pm. Meet at Grace House. Prepare to have a blast!! See Derrick or Dana for details.

4055s Summer Group Meetings:

Co-ed ( men and women) 5:30 on Sunday nights at Grace House starting 7/9

Men's is starting Thursday eve 7/6 6:30 at 8180 Hwy 17 Florence, Al 35634

Women's Monday night 7/10 time to be announced. At Tina Kasmeier's 140 Rikard lane Florence Al

Remember that you can sign up for a Sozo session at the Welcome Center.

Grace House Announcements

Week of 07-02-17
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THIS SUNDAY. JULY 2nd
Please consider wearing the colors of our flag or a patriotic tee-shirt as we meet just a couple of days before the 4^th of July next Sunday. You will be hearing a Word for our Nation and we will honor God and Country.

8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – Worship Services

5:30 p.m. Rise Student Ministry
6:00 p.m. Pastor Gary's Class

Monday
GH family will begin the 40 Days with the Holy Spirit devotional written by R.T. Kendall. We will read the devotional for each day for 40 days. Our Somethings Groups will be meeting each week to discuss what they are learning through their devotional reading.

Tuesday, July 4th
Happy Fourth of July!!!!
No church meetings today.

GH Wednesday Night Gathering
6:30 p.m. - Spirit-Life Service - Somethings Pastors will be ministering on the Holy Spirit.
Other Weds Groups - Married Couples Group, Rise Students Bible Study, Rooted Preteens Bible Study, Kindermusik for Children & Preschool.

Saturday, July 8th
The 4055's will be having a Scavenger Hunt. Meet at GH at 5:00 p.m.
See Derrick or Dana Wallace for details.

Now You Can Give 3 Ways at Grace House

1. In Person in our offering boxes.
2. Online at Gracehouse.info (Click the Online Giving Menu Tab)
3. Text any amount to 256-400-1198 and follow very simple instructions.

NEW PRAYER MINISTRY AT GH

In addition to our other prayer gatherings, PrayerShift will focus on a small group gathering to pray during our corporate worship services for the blessings of God's presence to manifest in our midst. For info and sign-up, visit Sign-Up Central.

From Sarah Hall - We are SO excited for the upcoming Summer Semester of Small Groups!! Last semester was great! Small Groups are a safe place for you to connect, grow and flourish with others. We are having a short Summer Semester in the month of July.

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We have Small Groups for every age from 18 - 55! Below are links to Facebook groups so that you can stay connected and updated with those in your age group. :)

20 Somethings (Ages 18 - 29)
facebook.com/groups/GH20Somethings

30 Somethings (Ages 30 - 39)
facebook.com/groups/1849142722022307

4055 Somethings (Ages 40 - 55)
facebook.com/groups/1815273265356776

20 SOMETHINGS
Pastors DJ & Sarah Hall

30 SOMETHINGS
Pastors Matt & Kimberly Standridge

40-55 SOMETHINGS
Pastors Derrick & Dana Wallace

There will be a 4055s scavenger hunt on Saturday, July 8 at 5 pm. Meet at church first. Prepare to have a blast!! See Derrick or Dana for details.

4055s Summer Group Meetings:

Co-ed ( men and women) 5:30 on Sunday nights at Grace House starting 7/9

Men's is starting Thursday eve 7/6 6:30 at 8180 Hwy 17 Florence, Al 35634

Women's Monday night 7/10 time to be announced. At Tina Kasmeier's 140 Rikard lane Florence Al

June 2017

-Grace House is helping people/teams going to Guatemala, Grenada, Ohio, and Alaska.

May 2017

- Kingdom International Ministries with Mark and Robyn Sewell is rasing funds for a video projection system to evangelize in Guatemala and we were able to help them with this. This is fertile soil.

- Grace House participated in fund raisers for our Students who are going to Toledo, Ohio to minister in the inner city.

- We sowed into the ministry of Charles Carrin across three wonderful weekends during the month of May and early June.

April 2017

-Charles Carrin will be with us on Sunday, April 2. Bro. Charles has a ministry that has global impact and is known for ministering to people in God's love and power. This is good soil to sow in to impact people beyond the walls of Grace House.

- Casey Doss from the Ramp will be with us on Sunday, April 23rd. Casey also travels to the nations as well as ministering internationally through television to awaken a generation to God. He was with us in January and our people are still talking about the word he shared with us. A great opportunity to pour into the arising generation and to touch people around the world.

March 2017

Pastor Eddie will be ministering in South Korea for nine days preaching and teaching on the Ministering in Kingdom Power and Authority. He will be ministering to Leaders and students who are very hungry to know more about the Holy Spirit, His gifts, and power. Please pray that Pastor Eddie will hear clearly as he has the opportunity to minister prophetically to each person in attendance at the Spiritual Coaching Schools in which he will be ministering.There will be an opportunity to sow into this trip this coming Sunday at GH.

Also we are excited about Blake Kasmeir going to Vietnam and James Nesbit ministering in Israel in the month of March. We will be praying for them in our services and GH will also sow into these trips as well through your regular giving. In addition, we will also be sowing in the Ricketts ministry in Thailand as they reach the children who are suffering due to human trafficking. We are grateful to be able to sow into other ministries on a regular basis as well. God blesses the people who bless missions!

February 2017

Feb 12 - Bring a Snack Sunday for the Florence Police Department to show our gratitude and support to them. This is a simple hands on way to reach out into our community with the love of Christ.

January 2017

Shoals Sav-A-Life - We are filling baby bottles with coins, cash, and checks to help pregnant women to choose life. Shoals Sav-A-Life has many services that help the unborn to be protected and also services that help pregnant mothers in need. A very worthy cause. Let's bless them. Please pick up one of the baby bottles in the Commons Area and take it home and bring it back filled with coins, cash, and/or check. Make checks to Shoals Sav-A-Life.

In January, GH has also sown into Kingdom Connections International, Restoration Ranch, Joni Ames Prophetic Ministry, Alabama Statewide Kingdom Leaders Gathering, and Casey Doss Ministry in addition to our ongoing missions giving.

SUNDAYS - Grace Kids have a fantastic time of interactive teaching, worship, and lots of fun. Franie and Jason Deaton do a wonderful job of leading both our Sunday morning times of Children's worship.

WEDNESDAYS - Wednesday nights are Kindermusik nights at GH for our children. We have a terrific team leading our Kindermusik program and the kids love this internationally known and loved approach to educate and stimulate children's interest and understanding of the arts.

Our Rooted Preteens meet each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. and have a great time exploring God's Word, connecting with each other, and engaging in fun activities.

From Allison Fisher - I'm looking forward to launching our brand new series for ROOTED preteens tonight... BEST YEAR EVER!!!

We welcome all students in 5th-7th grade!!! Can't wait to see all our preteens as we begin this new & exciting year!!!

PRETEEN SUMMER CAMP

Rooted preteens and parents::: SUMMER CAMP DATES & DETAILS are attached below! Every year our students have wonderful experiences! This is an awesome time for preteens to grow spiritually, develop deeper relationships with one another, & spread their wings a little! We will be holding fund raiser activities to help supplement the cost. I am so excited!!!

RISE Students meet each Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center at Grace House for worship, the Word, and a great time together.

Wednesday Night Bible Study for our Students
6:30 p.m. every Wednesday

7 Prayer Points for Grace House

This is the prayer points I shared with our GH family a few Sundays ago. We are agreeing together to see the following culture and atmosphere cultivated in our midst.

WE, AS THE GRACE HOUSE FAMILY, AGREE & DECLARE THAT:
1. Our family members will be saved, in love with God, & fulfilling their destiny.
2. There will be no sickness or premature death in our midst.
3. Our marriages & families will live in unity & peace & joy.
4. We will live in faith with no lack breaking the power of the curse of poverty.
5. We will be emotionally & mentally healthy.
6. We will be protected & delivered from evil.
7. We will be spiritually equipped & engaged in the Kingdom of God reaching
people for Jesus Christ.