Sunday services

8:45, 10:15 & 11:45AM

Services are 55 mins in length

Sunday, January 25th

New 4-Week Series: Joseph - When the going gets tough

This Sunday: My Struggle With Success

Speaker: Ken Taylor

When the going gets tough, the tough remember that God is with them. This week, we will be watching Joseph as he faces the subtle, dangerous, and potentially destructive power of success. Now, that’s a bit of a twist, right? Success can be a wonderful thing, and we all pursue it to one degree or another—but we need to be careful. Many people have found themselves poisoned by the shadow side of success. Sometimes prosperity, in whatever field, can cause us to take our eyes off God, become prideful, and find ourselves in bondage to the very thing we pursued. Joseph is going to help us stay grounded when success grips our lives.

Grace Kids Programming

• 1st & 2nd Service: Nursery - Grade 8

• 3rd Service: Nursery - Grade 4

For more info on our programming, head to www.gracecommunity.ca/gracekids. Are you new to Grace Community Church or have you recently added to your family? Let us know so we can help make checking your kids into the program on Sunday morning a breeze!

Livestream at 10:15 AM

If you can’t be here in person, we’d love for you to join our livestream at 10:15 AM.

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.

Grace News

Grace Kids Senior Night - POSTPONED TO JAN. 30th

Our next GK Senior Night for kids in grade 5 & 6 will be held on Friday, January 23 at 6:30pm. Fill out the consent form here.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. Join us next Friday, January 30 at 6:30pm.

Ladies’ Coffee in Elora

Looking for a relaxed way to connect with other women at Grace? Join us on the last Monday of each month at 10 a.m. for conversation, coffee, and community. Our next gathering is Monday, January 26 at 10am For more details, email Heather at khwadsworth@hotmail.com.

Winter Weather reminder

Hi everyone! As we approach a snowy weekend ahead, we wanted to provide a reminder that in the event we need to cancel services or events, we will always update the website banner first, then send out a church-wide email, then update our social media.

Grow Leaders Leadership Initiative

Grow Leaders is a new leadership development initiative launching as part of our church’s strategic plan. This gathering is open to anyone who serves or is interested in growing as a leader within our church.

This first meeting is on Thursday, January 29 from 7-8:30pm and will focus on the foundation of leadership and include teaching, discussion, and shared learning. Additional sessions will be announced. RSVP using the link below and read more details here from Mark Brown, elder and coordinator of this initiative. We invite you to join us as we grow together.

Church-Wide Food Drive:  Sunday, February 1st

Our church will be hosting a food drive on Sunday, February 1st in support of the food program at Waverley Drive Public School, which is currently experiencing a growing demand and is feeling the strain of caring for more families in need.

This program provides essential food support for students and families, helping ensure kids have access to nutritious meals and can focus on learning and thriving. As a church, we have a wonderful opportunity to come alongside our local community in a very practical and loving way.

If you’re able, we invite you to bring one or more of the following most-needed items:

• Canned tuna (in water)

• Triscuit original crackers

• Canned chickpeas or mixed beans

• Canned tomatoes

• Unsweetened applesauce cups

• Bags of apples or oranges

• Whole wheat Breton crackers

• Whole wheat macaroni noodles

Every item makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us care for families right here in our community.

Youth Programming

Join us weekly for programming from Grades 7 - 12! More info can be found at www.graceyouthguelph.com.

• Grace Youth Senior - Tuesdays at 7pm

• Grace Youth Junior - Wednesdays at 7pm

Mom’s Group

Join us on Thursday mornings from at 9:30am! Meet in the Community Room for coffee, conversation, and our new study, James: Living a Life of Genuine Faith. Childcare is provided by trained, background-checked volunteers.

monday Night Prayer In Person

All are welcome to join our Monday Night Prayer gathering on Monday, January 19 from 7:30-8:30 pm at the church. If you’re looking to be part of a group grounded in prayer, this is an organized evening of guided prayer led by John Fairchild. For details, please email Pastor John at john@gracecommunity.ca.

Explore Grace

Are you curious about what we believe, how we operate, and why we do what we do at Grace? This class is a great first step. Whether you're new to Grace or simply want to better understand the heart and mission of our church, this class is designed to give you a clear picture of who we are. This is a relaxed, informal setting where you’ll learn about our story, our values, and what it looks like to be part of the Grace family. Join us on Thursday Feb 26 and Mar 5 at 7pm! RSVP below.

Men’s Breakfast

Grace Kids Camp This Summer

Your Generosity At Work

Bringing stories of how your generosity is impacting the community around us.

www.gracecommunity.ca/stories

Seeing Needs, Sharing Hope

As a church, we set aside at least 10% of our giving for outreach so we can respond when needs arise. Often, those needs are noticed through everyday relationships; by people in our congregation who are simply paying attention and caring well to those around them.

Recently, we were made aware of a woman who lost nearly all her belongings in a residential fire just after Christmas. She was briefly hospitalized for smoke inhalation and minor burns and is now staying temporarily with a friend. While she has shelter and employment, she is facing the overwhelming task of replacing basic necessities like clothing, household items, and transportation.

Through our outreach fund, we were able to give $500 to help ease some of the immediate financial pressure and reduce stress as she begins to rebuild after significant loss.

We share this story to remind one another why generosity matters. When you stay attentive to the needs around you at work, in your neighbourhoods, and through your relationships, you help us live out compassion in practical ways.

Thank you for being a church that sees, responds, and cares.

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