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With many graduating, maybe you are one of these looking into an unknown future, or maybe you are up in age a little, what are you looking toward, forward to, or hoping the unknown future may hold? These are all good questions; only One knows the future (Isa. 46:9-11), how you will make it! Any ideas, any strategies, any thoughts? I would like to s…

by Elder Randy Slak Today I would like to look at Jesus's words in Luke 14, primarily verses 12-14. Strangely enough Jesus tells us not to invite family, friends, and rich neighbors to a luncheon. What could that be all about? Jesus mentions something like reciprocity might be in the works and that will be our repayment. That would be the lesson, …

by Elder Randy Slak Pastor Groves said to me one time long ago, "Summertime is here and the living is easy." Solomon in his book called Ecclesiastes says in Ecc. 11:7," Light is pleasant and it is good for the eyes to see the sun." With all the beautiful sunshine, blue skies, and warm temps, what is there not to enjoy during this period of the yea…

by Elder Randy Slak Let us take a look today at John 10:11. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." Jesus is the spokesperson of these words, speaking directly of Himself. How can He proclaim this, why does He say this, and what does the Shepherd do? We will see some answers from the Bible and also see insight…

By Elder Randy Slak What is mercy? How valuable a trait is it? Is it something we can possess? Does God show mercy? Is He merciful? This is, as we will see, a most invaluable trait we can possess; and is one of God's greatest and most valuable and hopeful traits we can see in Him. Let us start out with seeing what mercy is and some examples of it …

by Elder Randy Slak From the book of this title by A.W. Pink, going to be with the Lord in 1952, he had a great writing ministry. He knew the prevailing spiritual weakness around him and amidst numerous books he wrote, in 1921 commenced a monthly magazine ,Studies in the Scriptures which can all be found on the internet and are great studies to en…

Our building will only be “partially” opened initially, to facilitate greater control over areas needing regular disinfection treatment. a.  GCF groups will not meet on site for the first week. b. The men’s and women’s bathrooms on the first floor will be open for use [doors will remain open to avoid touching doorkno…

The elders at GCC have been involved in an effort to carefully and prayerfully research and consider alternatives for moving forward after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.  This document represents a flexible road map developed and approved by the Pastoral Staff, the Council of Elders, the Deacons and by the GCC Board of Governors for the reo…

Good Morning Grace Community!!I am delighted to be able to announce to you that know Grace Community Church will reopen this Sunday!!  I realize the virus has not gone away and many people continue to deal with serious and difficult situations in their lives as a result.  For that reason my delight is a bit muted.  However, given the…

This morning Elder Rick Ellis and Pastor Ross Layne referenced a timely article which speaks to important matters concerning reopening church following the overturn of the governor's stay-at-home order.  Written by Jared Poulton, the article is entitled "Three Thoughts on Navigating Potential Conflict in Reopening Church."  You can f…