August Events

Friday, August 1

Registration is now open for Sovereign Grace Ministry’s Worship God Conference. This conference will be held in Gaithersburg and is open to anyone interested in attending. The conference is from July 30th – August 2nd. For more information or to register, go to www.worshipgodconference.com. Pastor Matt will be securing a block of rooms so please contact him at Matt@gracecommunity.org if you plan on attending.

Community Fair & Yard Sale… SIGN-UP for a spot at our September 6th Yard Sale! Members and regular attenders are encouraged to sign up as vendors because we want some members to interact with our vendors from the community (so that they can get to know someone from the church and to answer any questions they might have). Spots go quickly so sign up early!

Attention All Vendors! To register for a space, click here!

Saturday, August 2

Registration is now open for Sovereign Grace Ministry’s Worship God Conference. This conference will be held in Gaithersburg and is open to anyone interested in attending. The conference is from July 30th – August 2nd. For more information or to register, go to www.worshipgodconference.com. Pastor Matt will be securing a block of rooms so please contact him at Matt@gracecommunity.org if you plan on attending.

Come join us for a time of prayer. Our prayer meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month for two hours from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Prayer Room. There will be a short teaching on prayer, a time for open prayer, and a time praying for next month's ministry events. Call Pastor Dan Zorn for more information (410.256.8537). More...

Sunday, August 3

Come join us every Sunday as we come together as a family of believers to exalt God, encounter God and respond to God.

Today is the first Sunday of the month and we will take our monthly Advancing the Mission Fund collection. Thank you for your generosity.

The Clash conference equips young adults to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of learning, work, and life. We want to prepare college- and career-bound men and women to exert an informed and articulate influence on their culture.

When: August 3–9, 2008

Where: Messiah College

Who: Anyone age 17–23 who is part of a Sovereign Grace church

Speakers: Dr. D.A. Carson, Dr. Iain Duguid, Jeff Purswell, Nathan Sasser, and others to be announced

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Book Store Summer Clearance… Beginning July 6th everything in the Book Store goes on sale! There will be a large clearance selection with prices as low as $1 and everything else is at least 20% off. Stop by early to get the best selection! The Book Store is located near the Prayer/Mission Room in the children’s Sunday school wing, and is open during the week, Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 5:00PM and after the service on Sunday.

Monday, August 4

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Tuesday, August 5

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Wednesday, August 6

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Gathering Place Teachers Training…There will be a mandatory Teacher Orientation for all those who are scheduled to serve in The Gathering Place for the upcoming year (September 2008 - August 2009) on July 30, August 6 and 13 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Due to changes in curriculum and format, we request that all teachers attend. Please RSVP to Jeff Gray at jeff@gracecommunity.org or 410-817-9200 ext 233.

4:16 College begins July 9th. Registration for Session 4 of our 4:16 College is from June 1 – June 22. There are 3 courses being offered in this session and they are listed below. Each class will be held on Wednesdays from July 9th – August 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM with no class being held on July 16th. Please read each course description so that you are aware of material and homework requirements.

Thursday, August 7

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Friday, August 8

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Saturday, August 9

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Sunday, August 10

Come join us every Sunday as we come together as a family of believers to exalt God, encounter God and respond to God.

The Clash is a six-day worldview conference that aims to equip young adults (ages 17 – 23) to worship and bear witness to Christ as Lord in every sphere of life and learning. It will be held at Messiah College from August 3rd – 10th. Anyone interested should contact Matt at Matt@gracecommunity.org. Once a person is pastorally approved he/she will be eligible for financial assistance through the church and there will be an opportunity to raise support.

Book Store Summer Clearance… Beginning July 6th everything in the Book Store goes on sale! There will be a large clearance selection with prices as low as $1 and everything else is at least 20% off. Stop by early to get the best selection! The Book Store is located near the Prayer/Mission Room in the children’s Sunday school wing, and is open during the week, Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 5:00PM and after the service on Sunday.

Wednesday, August 13

Gathering Place Teachers Training…There will be a mandatory Teacher Orientation for all those who are scheduled to serve in The Gathering Place for the upcoming year (September 2008 - August 2009) on July 30, August 6 and 13 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Due to changes in curriculum and format, we request that all teachers attend. Please RSVP to Jeff Gray at jeff@gracecommunity.org or 410-817-9200 ext 233.

4:16 College begins July 9th. Registration for Session 4 of our 4:16 College is from June 1 – June 22. There are 3 courses being offered in this session and they are listed below. Each class will be held on Wednesdays from July 9th – August 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM with no class being held on July 16th. Please read each course description so that you are aware of material and homework requirements.

Thursday, August 14

Lay Counselor Training… August 14th

Saturday, August 16

Abram Ministry Crab Feast… Anyone 55 and older is invited to join us on August 16th for a crab feast or menu dining at Jad’s Caddy Shack. Please R.S.V.P. to Arlyn at 410.931.1685 by August 3rd

Sunday, August 17

Come join us every Sunday as we come together as a family of believers to exalt God, encounter God and respond to God.

Book Store Summer Clearance… Beginning July 6th everything in the Book Store goes on sale! There will be a large clearance selection with prices as low as $1 and everything else is at least 20% off. Stop by early to get the best selection! The Book Store is located near the Prayer/Mission Room in the children’s Sunday school wing, and is open during the week, Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 5:00PM and after the service on Sunday.

Sunday, August 24

Come join us every Sunday as we come together as a family of believers to exalt God, encounter God and respond to God.

Welcome to Randy Newman who will be our guest speaker today. Randy is the author of two books: Corner Conversations and Questioning Evangelism. His books are available in the colonnade and in the Book Store.

Book Store Summer Clearance… Beginning July 6th everything in the Book Store goes on sale! There will be a large clearance selection with prices as low as $1 and everything else is at least 20% off. Stop by early to get the best selection! The Book Store is located near the Prayer/Mission Room in the children’s Sunday school wing, and is open during the week, Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 5:00PM and after the service on Sunday.

Saturday, August 30

On Saturday, August 30, singles (ages 20+) from six states will be gathering at the Crossway Farm property in Lancaster, PA, for a "single" day of fellowship, preaching, food and fun... and you are invited. Crossway Church

Sunday, August 31

Come join us every Sunday as we come together as a family of believers to exalt God, encounter God and respond to God.

Book Store Summer Clearance… Beginning July 6th everything in the Book Store goes on sale! There will be a large clearance selection with prices as low as $1 and everything else is at least 20% off. Stop by early to get the best selection! The Book Store is located near the Prayer/Mission Room in the children’s Sunday school wing, and is open during the week, Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 5:00PM and after the service on Sunday.

GRACE COMMUNITY ACADEMY… This is a reminder to all new and returning families that beginning-of-year paperwork must be submitted no later than August 31st in order for us to consider your family enrolled for the coming year. Reports to the counties need to be made in early September, so your prompt cooperation will be greatly appreciated.