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How will you create with God today?

“If you were not on staff at your own church, would you attend your church?” asked the speaker to a room full of Baptist ministers. Groans, chuckles, and whispers became audible as the conference processed the profound thought. I heard this question at a conference this past February. Reflection on the answer causes ministers to […]

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Grace’s First Child Dedication Service

Thanksgiving is drawing near, so it seemed completely fitting to honor the children of Grace that we are so very thankful to know and love. Our first ever child dedication service was set for Sunday, November 24th, and the love and creativity experienced by all was a real blessing. The dedication was not simply a […]

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Why I Don’t Mind the Pounds I’ve Gained as a Church Starter

This post was originally published on the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Blog. My waistline in growing, and I think it has something to do with being a church starter. I worked in an established church for years before church starting. Whenever I had to meet someone for planning, counseling, or most church-related activities, the standard question […]

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De Colores!

I love my family, and I love my church family, but they are very different. I love my family who reared me because: They love me no matter what. We know each other on a very deep level. We are there for one another, no matter what kind of stuff we are going through and […]

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A Grace Welcome: Mall Memories

I have this memory as a child of going to the mall with my family. It always seemed like a big deal when we went to the mall because we lived very simply, and plus the closest mall was an hour away from our small town. But when we went, it seemed to always be […]

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Wipe on, wipe off.

Wipe on, wipe off. If you’ve ever seen the karate kid, you’ll be familiar with this phrase. Daniel is eager to learn to fight, and Mr. Miyagi has finally agreed to teach him. At their first lesson, Mr. Miyagi hands him a rag and some cleaning spray, and puts him to work saying “Wipe on, […]

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Welcome Michael Evans!

Grace is so excited to finally welcome our new Pastor of Worship and Arts, Michael Evans. Here are some pictures of his first Sunday with us, and stay tuned for his bio here as well as on our Church Leadership page!

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Taize Chants for Feb. 24 Service

To signify the penitential, anticipatory season of Lent, we will be singing the Taize Chant “Wait for the Lord” at the start of each service during the Lenten season. May this chant be a prayer of hope as we anticipate the celebration of Easter and the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Wait for the Lord […]

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A Grace Welcome: Why ask why?

  Lately I’ve been thinking about how there is really something beautiful and mysterious in learning a lesson from a child. Beautiful because it often touches you right where you needed to be touched, and mysterious because I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand exactly when or how we come to leave behind the simplicities […]

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