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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…

Anxiety, it just sounds like a troublesome word. It is defined with some sobering words which I believe are accurate which I think you will agree with. An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs such as tension, increased heart or pulse rates, uneasiness, by doubt concerning the reality and nature of …

Greetings, Grace Family, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!It is a really big week for GCC!!!I am rejoicing in the really great news that we have been given the green light by the authorities to go forward with the annual plant sale!  Praise God for his answer to our prayers!.  Gift cards for the sale are now available.  If you wa…

By Elder Randy Slak Truth, what do people say that it is? Is there really such a thing? Where does it come from and can we really know it? And if there really is such a thing, how can we be sure that there is? These are all good questions on the minds of many people, and the answer to them is of utmost importance as to how we see, react, and under…

Good Afternoon Grace Family,Great is the faithfulness of our God.  He never changes.  His purposes for His glory are also for our good, and He has fresh mercies for every day.  Rightly does the psalmist cry out, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness…