THIS SUNDAY:


Join us this Sunday as we begin Holy Week. This Sunday is Palm Sunday and we will be looking Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and how He is the unexpected King!


Join us at 10:00 AM!



Announcements / Upcoming Events:

First Light Prayer


"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Mark 1:35


The church will be open every Friday morning, from 7:00am- 8:30am for anyone who desires some time of quiet prayer with the living God. No agenda- just sitting at His feet in worship and seeking stillness before the Lord.


This Friday ONLY- we are changing the time.

The church will be open for prayer 6:30am-8:00am



Sunday, March 29th we will be observing the Lord's Supper through the practice of Intinction.


This is a special way we participate in communion together by taking bread and dipping it in the cup, and being reminded of the Gospel.




 Kid’s Ministry Class Reminder 



Sunday, March 29th is the 5th Sunday of the month. 

Kindergarten -5th-grade Kids Ministry classes will be sitting with their families for the entire service to experience "adult church".

There are 4 occurrences of 5th Sunday each year. We hope you will see the value of occasionally allowing older children to experience adult church. This helps to prepare the children when they enter 6th grade for them to be more accustomed to the transition of sitting in church each week.

This also allows the children to witness the sacrament of communion or participate. We leave that decision up to parents and if they feel the child is ready to participate in communion and fully understand this symbolic reminder of Christ’s sacrifice in death and dying for our sins.

6 month -4-year-old kid’s classes will be staffed as usual! 

Thank You!


This week of Palm Sunday- Children will still come back for a short time after worship when the screens direct them to- they will be returned to their seats before the sermon begins!



You're invited to sponsor an Easter Plant to help decorate the church for our Resurrection Easter service. Plants may be purchased in honor or memory of someone special and will help make our sanctuary extra joyful for this celebration.


Just added- Calla Lilies!

We still have: Hydrangeas, Lilies, Tulips, and Hyacinths.


Please sign up and reserve your plants today before they are gone! Link Below

Easter Flowers- Sign Up

Any questions: please see Debbie Robinson




Join us for a sensory exploration of the beautiful Jewish ceremony called a Passover Seder.


As we taste the traditional, symbolic foods, we'll weave the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The words "do this in remembrance of me" will take on an even deeper meaning to Christians, as we learn the significance of the tradition Jesus observed the night before He died. 


When: March 31st @ 7pm

Who: suggested age - middle school and up

Cost: $5 per family


RSVP required event!

RSVP is required no later than March 29th.

RSVP here :  Passover Seder Sign Up


Seats are limited- sign up today!


This will NOT be a full meal, but a hands on experience of a Jewish tradition.



"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." John 13:34


Join us for our Maundy Thursday Service 

April 2nd @ 7pm

Commemorating Jesus' institution of the Lord's Supper as He washed His disciples feet- giving the command to love one another



"It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour." Luke 23:44


Good Friday Service

April 3rd

Two Service Times- 12:00PM & 7:00PM


Before the resurrection came the crucifixion. 

Join us as we remember Jesus willingly giving Himself to the point of death. 


Childcare will be available.



"It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning." Luke 23:54


The day between the crucifixion and the resurrection. 

The day He silently lay in the grave. 


Holy Saturday is a sacred space between the sorrow of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. It's a day of quiet reflection, waiting in hope, and remembering that even when we can't see it - God is working. 


Saturday, April 4th

The church will be open from 7am-5pm. 

Let's pause together in the presence of God as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Resurrection Sunday.



Holy Week means lots of moving parts and setting up and tearing down. Come help make this week happen!



Contact us at info@gracechristian.com



Easter is coming- Bring Someone!

Easter is the day we celebrate the moment that changed everything, Jesus conquering the grave and offering us a hope that nothing in this world can take away!


Join us for Resurrection Sunday on April 5th at 10am and consider asking a neighbor, friend or family member to worship with us.




APRIL EVENTS

Men's Event!

Wednesday, April 8th

Ray's Game @ 6:40pm- See Skip Watkins for details





Please take the time to read this

NEW article from Donna Sicilian.


(CLICK BELOW)


Christian Mindfulness


The goal of formation and care is to be aware of ourselves and to align our hearts & desires with what Jesus is doing in our midst so that we can be wholly present to those around us. 


Donna Sicilian is available for counseling.

By appointment only- Contact Donna at 

donna@gracechristian.com

ALL Bible Studies will not be meeting during Holy Week: March 29th- April 4th

Tuesdays at GCF

Join us TUESDAY mornings for a study in the Gospel of Luke- starting at 9:30am.



Wednesdays at GCF


YOUTH GROUP

Wednesdays @ 7pm



Youth from 6th grade- 12th grade, please join us for a time of games and digging into God's Word together. 

Our current series 

The Bible is Awesome- is a look through the Bible from beginning to end- how Jesus and the Gospel are revealed through every book, every story and every page. 

God's Word is awesome!


Upcoming YG Dates:

April 1st- NO YG

April 8th- Regular YG- Sign up for TN Trip by this date




Men of Grace, come join us for a time of fellowship and scripture study

Wednesdays @ 7pm

as we walk through Paul's letter to the Philippians. If there is one verse that might sum up what Paul was encouraging the Philippians with it might be

Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Here is a man perfectly at peace while in prison and facing the possibility of death at the hands of the Roman Empire.


This beautiful book will help us all to answer the question: Why am I still here? Please join us as we look at Paul's perspective and continue our walks with Christ- together.



Women of Grace, we’re excited to invite you to a Bible study

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

in the Grace Café. Join us as we journey through the Book of Joshua.


The book of Joshua reminds us that God is faithful to keep His promises, calls us to walk in courage, and goes before us into every season—especially when the path feels uncertain (I think we all need to be reminded off this)! 


This study will encourage us to trust God more deeply, step forward in faith, and rest in His presence as He leads us.


Study books will be available for $25.

Please see Debbie Robinson for more information or to purchase a book.


We hope you’ll join us as we grow together in faith and fellowship!




Thursdays at GCF


Young Adults

Join the young adults Bible study 

every Thursday @ 7PM


Contact info@gracechristian.com

for location and any further questions.



If you listen to Podcasts we invite you to subscribe and share a new

“Beyond the Sermon” podcast

from GCF.


CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE

APPLE

SPOTIFY


LOOK

AHEAD

DATES

March 27th- First Light Prayer

March 29th- Palm Sunday

March 29th- Intinction Sunday

March 29th- No Kids Classes K-5th


HOLY WEEK

March 31st- Seder Meal- 7pm

April 2nd- Maundy Thursday Service- 7pm

April 3rd- Good Friday Service- 12pm & 7pm

April 4th- Holy Saturday (Church Open for Prayer 7am-5pm)

April 5th- Resurrection Sunday (Kids Classes K-5th Grade will sit in service with their families as we celebrate our Risen Savior)



April 8th- Men's Event Ray's Game

June 10th- July 1st- Wednesday Nights- 7pm Pastor Lucas' Teaching on: Graciously Reformed: A Deeper look at GCF's Theology!

June 14th- Beach Day

Facebook  Instagram  YouTube