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‍THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

MEN'S FRIDAY LUNCHEON: Friday, August 9, 11:30 a.m.
The men will be meeting at the Olive Garden.

MEN'S MINISTRY: BBQ, Friday, August 9, 6 p.m.

The Men's Ministry is planning a BBQ tomorrow, Friday, August 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the S. Building. All men are welcome.

BABY SHOWER(S)! Tuesday, August 13, 6 p.m.

A joint shower is planned for Rachael Heidt and Kharis Neff in the Worship Center on Tuesday, August 13th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Let's come together to celebrate the two cuties who will be joining us in September! Many of you may not know Rachael and Kharis, so take this great opportunity to get to know them and other women in our church. Let's bless these families and surround them with prayers and support.

• Kharis Neff gift registry Neff
• Rachael Heidt gift registry Heidt

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES:

‍We have a goal of 50 online boxes by August 18. Use the QR code to build your box!

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Please see the ONGOING EVENTS section for other activities happening this week.

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GCC is participating in the opportunity to bless children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. This organization sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to children who will not receive gifts otherwise.

We are collecting the shoeboxes at the church through August 4th, although you may still donate shoeboxes online through August 18th.  HERE are some ideas for filling a box. You can build a shoebox online HERE or use the QR code.  Monetary donations are welcomed.

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‍UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEN'S MINISTRY: BBQ, Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. The Men's Ministry is planning a BBQ on Friday, August 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the S. Building. All men are welcome.

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BABY SHOWER(S)!

Tuesday, August 13, 6 p.m. A joint shower is planned for Rachael Heidt and Krisa Neff in the Worship Center on Tuesday, August 13th, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Let's come together to celebrate the two cuties who will be joining us in September! Many of you may not know Rachael and Kharis, so take this great opportunity to get to know them and other women in our church. Let's bless these families and surround them with prayers and support.

• Khrisa Neff gift registry Neff
• Rachael Heidt gift registry Heidt

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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY TO FOSTER FAMILIES AND KIDS IN CARE: Collaborative Foster Care Carnival

Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sheridan Skate Park, 3325 W. Oxford Avenue

Foster Parent Appreciation Month is a great time to show your support -- GCC is hosting the "Duck Pond" booth. You can sign up for a shift by calling the office or making a note on your Connection Card on Sunday.

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‍GRACE’S FOOD PANTRY - Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m.

‍The pantry will be open this Thursday from 6 - 7:30 p.m.  If you, or someone you know, need to supplement your personal food pantry, please stop by on that evening.  And if you would like to volunteer to help greet and serve our guests, please contact Shelley Burdick.

‍WOMEN'S MINISTRY:

‍There is one more discussion group meeting for this summer! We invite you to come, even if you haven't read the book.

‍Please note the change in location.

The discussion will take place in the Worship Center here at Grace beginning at 6:30 p.m..  

• *Sunday, August 18: Your Story Matters by Leslie Leyland Fields

LIFELINE SCREENING: Saturday, August 24.

For more information and to register, go to https://www.llsa.social/hsca

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR YOUNG ADULTS: Sunday, August 25, 9 a.m.

‍Isaac will be hosting a pancake breakfast in the lower level of the S. Building for CCU students and other young adults. Please get the word out to any young adult(s) you may know. And if you are willing to serve with Isaac, email isaac@gcclakewood.org

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR BYLAW MODIFICATIONS: Sunday, August 25, 11:15 a.m. following the Worship Service.

All are welcome to attend; voting is for members only.

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YOUNG FAMILIES EVENT: Sunday, August 25, 3 p.m.

All young families are invited to meet at Kendrick Lake Park to hang out and play.  We will have dessert, so just bring yourselves and get ready to have a good time being together!  Reach out to Alec or Kelcey Ellis with any questions.  
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AWANA REGISTRATION: Wednesday, August 28, 5:30 p.m.

GCC'S ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY: Saturday, September 7
Save the date of Saturday, September 7 for GCC's annual Block Party. The party will begin at 5:30 p.m. with fun carnival-style events, food, games, snow cones, etc.  At sundown, we will watch a movie outdoors.

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‍ONGOING EVENTS

‍SUNDAY
‍‍Common Grounds' Coffee Fellowship - 9:30 a.m.
‍Worship Service - 10 a.m.

‍MONDAY

Men's Life Group - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Lower level of the south building

TUESDAY
War Room Prayer - 6:15-7:45 p.m. - Worship Center

‍THURSDAY
Grace's Grocery Food Pantry - Monthly on 3rd Thursday - 6:00 p.m.
‍Contact Shelley Burdick for details on volunteering.

FRIDAY
Men's Friday Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. Various locations as announced  
FriendZ Youth (6th - 12th Grade) - Friday nights - 6:30 p.m.  
Men's Study Group - 1st and 3rd Fridays - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Lower level of the south building

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QR CODE For "Everything GCC"

Use the "Everything GCC" QR code to read about the events going on at Grace Covenant. Please take a look at all the options that this code's "linktree" can give you simply by putting your smart phone camera up to the code. Check it out here.

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Donate to GCC and "Grow Deep Roots and Long Branches"

• Online, click here.
• By check on Sunday morning
• By mail to Grace Covenant Church, 10101 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226.