Today in our Classic Passages series, we are looking at a familiar passage that speaks volumes about the LORD’s personal love for His children. I pray we can all relate to and take comfort in Him. I’m assuming this week will be a quick and easy guess. But I’m praying this treasure of truth will sink deep into our hearts and minds where it belongs.

John 10.7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.

¨    Elder Ordination Sunday TODAY

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oct 19th         Pastor Appreciation Luncheon

Oct 19th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 22nd        Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 23rd         Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

Oct 26th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Oct 26th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 28th        Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Oct 29th         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Oct 29th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 30th         Trunk or Treat @ 5:30pm

Nov 1st           Meet & Greet the Fergusons @ 10am

Nov 2nd          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Nov 2nd         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Nov 5th          Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Nov 6th          Red Cross Blood Drive 12-5pm

Nov 9th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Nov 9th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Nov 11th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Nov 12th       Ladies’ Bible Study @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Nov 12th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

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

Nov 16th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Nov 16th           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Nov 16th        Communion Lunch Service @ 11:30am

Nov 16th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Nov 20th        Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

Nov 20th        Camp Mantowagan Dinner @ 6pm

October Trustees:                      

Chuck Black

Dan Bennett

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.

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.

Pastors Appreciation

A basket is located in the lobby for cards, gifts, notes, etc. from those not attending the luncheon but would like to show your gratitude for our pastors.

Trunk or Treat

This will be our last year for Trunk or Treat. October 30th. Please sign up at “Sign-Up Central” for trunks, to help with parking, drinks, food, etc. 

Meet and Greet

Join us on Saturday, November 1st at 10am for coffee and donuts in the upper lobby as we meet and greet Will and Emma Ferguson and their sons ~ our new missionaries to Japan. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you’re planning to attend.

Communion

We will be having Three-Fold Communion Lunch on November 16th following the Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you are planning to attend. There is also a sheet if you would like to donate a cake, salad, or dessert for the meal.

Camp Mantowagan’s Fundraising Dinner

You are invited to Camp Mantowagan’s Annual Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm. It will be held at the Activity Center of Grace Fellowship Church—Leamersville Campus. Adults only please. The cost of the meal is covered by a business supporter. Your gifts go straight to the camping ministry. RSVP by November 17 by e-mail gocampm@comcast.net or call 814.658.3815.

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’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held October 23rd at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Where The Wind Leads” by Vinh Chung. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2025 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

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.