Sunday services at 9am & 10:45am
Grace Kids programming for Nursery to Grade 3 is available at both services. Grades 4-8 will remain in the auditorium to be a part of the Baptism Service.
Sunday, May 12th, 2024
Baptism Sunday
Sunday is a special day here at Grace. It's Baptism Sunday! Together, we will witness the joyful celebration of a number of people who will declare their allegiance to Jesus through water baptism. For thousands of years, Christians have marked themselves in this way. When you understand that Jesus asked all his followers to be baptized and when you see the symbolism on display it is a beautiful and powerful experience for those being baptized and for the watching congregation. Come prepared to have your heart stirred.
Livestream
Unable to attend our services? Join us online! Head to www.gracecommunity.ca/watch.
Grace Kids
Check out what our kids’ programming is all about, and view the weekly curriculum videos and handouts by visiting our Grace Kids page here.
Giving at Grace
Thank you for taking the time to partner with us at Grace as we join Jesus on His mission in the city of Guelph. Giving supports the work of ministry and the advancement of the Gospel in our city and beyond. Learn more about the online and in-person ways you can tithe by visiting www.gracecommunity.ca/give.
Weekly Announcements
Abound - Regional Women’s COnference
Ladies! You are invited to attend Forward Church in Cambridge on Saturday, May 25th from 9-4pm for a day conference. The early bird price until May 12th is $60, or $50 for ages 65+ up. Through up-lifting worship, inspiring teaching and practical workshops on relevant topics, this women’s conference will help equip you to walk in light of the purpose God has placed upon your heart. Register today and then let us know that you’ve registered at info@gracecommunity.ca. If a number of ladies from Grace attend, we can consider carpooling or heading to dinner after the conference!
Young Adults Board games and Square dancing events
On Friday, May 10th we will be meeting at Round Table downtown at 7PM for a night of board games and community! Any young adults are welcome to join. The following Friday, May 17th, we will be going square dancing at 1337 Shellard Side Road, Cambridge at 7PM. Cost is $10 at the door. For more information or if you have any questions, reach out to kylee@gracecommunity.ca!
Monday Night Prayer online
Join us on Zoom Monday night from 7:30-8:30pm to pray. If you are not a part of a regular small group, but still want to connect, the Monday Night Prayer Group would be a great option for you. All are welcome anytime! Click here to join the meeting on Monday.
Carmen Bajo Classic Ecuador Golf Tournament
Join us in supporting our valued international partners at Grace by participating in this year's Carmen Bajo Classic Ecuador Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 8th at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
We are just one month away from this exciting event! Currently at 19% of our fundraising goal, we have a lot of ground to cover. With your generous support, we can reach our target of $25,000. Don't miss out – register to golf by June 2nd and sponsor by May 26th.
Please reach out to your family and friends for golfers and sponsors/donors and join us on mission! You don't have to be a golfer to be involved. To learn about how this project in Ecuador began and for Golfer Information, Dinner Information for Non-Golfers, Sponsor and Donor Information, click the link below. If you have questions, please contact me at samantha@allcard.ca.
Youth-Led Sunday - May 19th at both services
We are so excited for our Youth-Led Sunday on May 19th at Grace. Our Sunday services at 9am and 10:45am on this day will be led by our Grace Youth students; they will be leading worship, sharing mini messages, and giving some insight to us on what Grace Youth is all about.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Grace Community Church, scheduled for May 26, 2024 at 12pm, immediately following our second service. Light snacks will be provided.
Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to participate in any voting. Members are requested to attend.
Childcare will be provided for children aged 6 months to pre-k (4 years). If you plan to use this option, please fill out this form so that we can plan volunteers accordingly. Families are welcome in the auditorium. We encourage you to bring some food and activities. We recognize there will be a bit of extra commotion, but please know it is welcome and we appreciate your presence.
As per our bylaws, we are required to include a resolution passed by the Leadership Board (LB) if there is an intention to adjust the size of the board from the standard five members. This year, the LB proposes to increase the board size to seven members. Therefore, we will be seeking your approval for the following resolution:
Motion: For the 2024 term (from May 26, 2024 to May 2025), the number of members on the Leadership Board shall be set at seven.
Your presence and participation are important as we reflect on the achievements of the past year, deliberate on future plans, and elect members to the Leadership Board.
Please make every effort to attend and contribute to the proceedings.
Leadership Board Nominees for Election/Affirmation
We are pleased to let you know that the following individuals have agreed to allow their names to stand for election/affirmation to the Leadership Board at the coming Annual General Meeting on May 26th at 12pm.
Mair Gault
Connie Zavitz
Andy Penner
Zac Fairchild
Rob Butler
Their full bios will be emailed to all members directly of Grace Community Church in the coming days and it will also be posted on this announcement page here.
Programming Changes for Grace Kids and Grace Youth Junior
Starting this Fall, we are expanding Grace Kids to include children from birth to Grade 6, and Grace Youth will now be for students in Grades 7-12, as opposed to 6-12. This means that children up to Grade 6 will be part of Grace Kids, while Grades 7-12 will be in Grace Youth. Please watch the video below to learn about Grace Kids Senior and Junior Nights, and how we will be configuring all the classrooms on Sunday mornings. We have some exciting things in store and in the video we break it down for you!
Onside Soccer (JK to Grade 5)
Sign up today to join us for 9 weeks of soccer from May 21st- July 16th hosted by Grace Community Church volunteers and located at Elora Road Christian School, on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm. This soccer league is fun, co-ed, recreational, and affordable at $99. Each child will receive a jersey, end-of-year award, and a set of individual, personalized soccer cards. All games and practices for your whole family take place on the same day at the same time each week. Our leagues focus on developing your child’s skill and love for the game in a recreational setting.
Register below! Have questions? Please email Anika at anikagardner@gmail.com and Corriene at bchoringa@gmail.com.
Grace Kids Recap from Last Sunday
Community, Outreach and Social Events
Christian Education
Are you interested in learning more about the opportunities for your child/children in Christian Education in Guelph and surrounding area? Look below to learn more about Guelph Community Christian School and Elora Road Public School.
Guelph Community Christian School
At Guelph Community Christian School, we are more than just an elementary school - we're a community dedicated to nurturing young minds from JK-Grade 8, while intertwining Christian beliefs and values into every aspect of education. Our mission is clear: to nurture, educate, and inspire students through Christ-centred learning and service. We strive to create an environment where both students and teachers flourish, all in service of God's kingdom, not only in Guelph but far beyond. With a focus on quality education and a supportive atmosphere, we foster growth and success, and Christian values form the cornerstone of our educational approach.
To book a tour or for more information please contact our Community Engagement Director at ellie.burgess@guelphccs.ca. Take a look at www.guelphccs.ca to learn more about admissions, academics, arts and athletics.
Elora Road Christian School
Elora Road Christian School is a Christ-centred community where children are inspired to grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally to reach their God-given potential. Our mission is to partner with parents to:
Educate our students through a Christ-centred approach that meets their individual academic needs, Equip our students by providing a loving community that develops Christ-like character.Empower our students to serve others and make a positive contribution to the world.
For more information or to book a school tour, please visit www.eloraroad.ca.
Online Community
Head over to @gracecommunityguelph to see what we are up to! Even if you don’t have an Instagram account you can click the link above to access our page. @gracecommunityguelph
