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This beautiful Advent devotional, authored by Tom Duckworth, will be available for distribution this Sunday.  They are available at no cost.  One per family, please.  This will guide you through the Advent season into a spirit of love and transformation.

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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

MEN'S FRIDAY LUNCHEON:

‍The men will be meeting at Valley Inn at Jewell and Wadsworth at 11:30 a.m.

‍MEN'S FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

‍The men will be meeting from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the lower level of the South Building

‍CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE VON STEIN'S:
Saturday, December 7th from 1-4 p.m.
1764 S. Vancouver Ct in Lakewood

‍Nick and Breanna are opening up their home this Saturday, the 7th, to welcome everyone for an opportunity of fellowship.  Come and stay as long or as short of a time that your schedule will allow.  They hope to see you there!

‍OUTLANDS RESPONSE PANCAKE BREAKFAST:
This Sunday, the 8th, at 8:45 a.m., South Building

‍Outlands Response is one of our supported missions here at Grace. God fostered and strengthened Tessa Depuy's heart for Native America, and, over the last decade, shared a creative vision of closing the missional gap by building relationships with the REZ .  Her motto is, "Helping natives help natives, and helping natives love natives."  This breakfast meeting will outline Tessa's future developments for the ministry in 2025.  All are welcome to join in this one-hour time of sharing information.

OASIS DE SALVACION CHRISTMAS EVENT
December 8th at 1:00 p.m.The Spanish Christmas service is this Sunday, December 8th, and will begin at 1:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  All pre-registered children will receive a Christmas gift.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, December 16th
WOMEN'S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY:
This event will be held at  Lynne Pott's house on Monday, 12/16 at 6pm. Bring a dish to share and a friend too! We'll also do a small gift exchange for anyone who'd like to participate (think white elephant type game, but a nice gift you want to take home! $15 limit, please), but your presence is all the presents we need!

Reach out to Kelcey, Breanna, or Katie if you have any questions.

Sunday, December 15th

GCC COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER AND BINGO PARTY:

This event will begin at 5:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend.  We ask each family to bring either a side dish or a dessert.

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Tuesday, December 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:

Identical services at 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, January 7th
ESL CLASSES TO BEGIN:

Carla and Oscar Cortez with Oasis de Salvacion will be doing a "soft start" for the ESL class on that day from 6-8 p.m. and then the class will continue meeting each Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. here at Grace.  They need additional assistance with this program.  If you are interested in helping, please contact the church offices and we will put you in contact with Oscar and Carla.

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‍ONGOING EVENTS

‍SUNDAY
‍‍Common Grounds' Coffee Fellowship - 9:30 a.m.
‍Worship Service - 10 a.m.
Nursery - 9:45 a.m. in South Building, upper level
Children's Church - children are dismissed from the service after the worship set
‍Encounter Teen Classes - after the worship set, approximately 10:20 a.m.
‍"Tough Topics" Discussion Group - 7-9 p.m. beginning October 6th at Jim and Connie Payne's home

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

Burdick Life Group - 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. at Steve and Shelley Burdick's home

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

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‍WEDNESDAY‍
‍AWANA
‍Clubbers (3-year-olds - 5th grade) 5:45-7:45 p.m.

Torches (6th -12th graders) 5:45 -8:30 p.m.,

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‍THURSDAY
Women's Bible Study - 6:30-8 p.m.
The Mainard home (does not meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month)

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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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