Let’s spend a couple of Sundays looking at one of the most important commands directly from the mouth of Jesus to us – His Church. A command most Christians and Churches actually neglect. Let’s consider our role in The Road to Salvation.

Matthew 5.13-16 You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? … You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

(From a 3rd century letter) “To speak in general terms, we may say that the Christian is to the world what the soul is to the body. As the soul is present in every part of the body, while remaining distinct from it, so Christians are found in all the cities of the world, but cannot be identified with the world.”

THANKS to all involved with VBS this week. You did a wonderful job working together to offer the grace of Jesus to our kids this week - PJ

Elders: August 4th at 6pm

Official Board: August 5th at 6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 13th-16th Explorer Week @ Camp Mantowagan

July 14th-19th Momentum at Indiana Wesleyan Univ.

July 14th        Summer Backpack @ 1pm

July 15th        Women’s Summer Event @ 6:30pm

July 19th        Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

July 19th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

July 19th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

July 20th-23rd National Conference

July 21st       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

July 22nd      Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

July 23rd       Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

July 26th        Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

July 26th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

July 26th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

July 28th       Summer Backpack @ 1pm

Aug 2nd         Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Aug 2nd         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Aug 2nd         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Aug 4th          Elders @ 6pm

Aug 4th          Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Aug 5th          Official Board Meeting @ 6pm

Aug 5th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Aug 9th          Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Aug 9th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Aug 9th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Aug 11th        Summer Backpack @ 1pm

Aug 13th        Ladies’ Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

July Trustees:                   

Bill Klahre

Tom Jones

Andy Barton

Prayer Requests:

Prayer requests are eventually rotated off to keep them current. To update names, simply request them to be resubmitted. Also, prayer requests can be added to the church’s private group Facebook page or contact the church office at admin@communitygrace.online. 

We are currently sending out prayer requests by email. If you or anyone you know is not receiving these, please let me know. I have found that some of the emails we have on record are not correct.

Summer Backpack Ministry

Thanks for all of your donations so far! July donations: Applesauce cups, Fruit cups, individual Mac & Cheese cups, and Jelly. You may also make donations through your offering. Items can be placed in the bin inside the entrance doors at the bottom of the steps.

Women’s Summer Events

Every third Wednesday at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring along a snack of your choice and a chair when the event is being hosted at a home.

July 15th ~ Ice Cream Social, Church Fellowship Hall

August 19th ~ Cindy Drysdale

September 16th ~ Taco Night, Church Fellowship Hall

Sign up sheets will be available prior to each event.

Any questions, contact Denise Karns

In One Accord~Help Needed

In One Accord Ministries is looking for a small, skilled crew who can build wheelchair ramps on occasion for those in need in Bedford County. If you are willing to help with that on fairly short notice, please contact Travis Klahre. Work could be in evenings or Saturdays. Let's work together to offer grace to our world!

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held July 23rd at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “The Keeper” by Charles Martin. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2026 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Kidland Nursery

Is your little one having a hard morning? Come utilize a fun, peaceful atmosphere, private nursing/napping room, changing station, and qualified volunteers ready to help ease the Sunday morning stress! We welcome your children under two years old on Sunday mornings during the worship service starting at 10:30am. The nursery is located to the right of the stairs in the lobby.

Community Bible Fellowship

ABF has changed its name to Community Bible Fellowship. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9am in the Fellowship Hall.

Men of Community Bible Study

Men, join us for our Men of Community Bible Study. The study groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays (in-person and via zoom) at 7 pm and Wednesdays (in person) at 6:30pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at Kelly’s Restaurant at 9 am. Ladies of all ages are invited to share in a time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Nellie Howsare at 652.6220.

Church Family Directory

Join our Community Grace Church Family Directory. Whether you are a member or a regular attender, you are welcome to join. Pick up your copy of the Church Directory Guidelines at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.

Straight Ahead

Students in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to join the fun. Check out the information and forms on our website regarding upcoming ministry opportunities at communitygrace.online!!

We meet Sunday nights from 6 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to be a member of our church—everyone is welcome and bring a friend!!

Offering Envelopes

If you would like to have envelopes for your gift giving, contact Karen Jones at finance@communitygrace.online. You can also give online at the church’s website at communitygrace.online.

Lost & Found

There are several items in our lost and found basket.

 Check it out, it might be yours! Lost and found basket is located on the shelf above the coat rack in the lobby.

Mailboxes

Just a reminder to periodically check your mailbox. Mailboxes are located at the right-side of the front doors.

Church Directory on Your Mobile Device

Now you can sync our church directory directly to your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device with a FREE app! You must be a participant of our Family Directory. Pick up a form on the “Connection Central” Wall.

Get Connected

Would you like to receive a phone call, email or text when there is an announcement or prayer request?

If so, fill out the “Get Connected” form located on the “Connection Central” Wall and drop it off in the church office.