Grace

We are in need of youth volunteers starting this fall. Volunteers build relationships with youth and, on occasion, help lead Bible studies or small groups. The weekly youth meeting occurs on Tuesday night and there are special events on the weekend each month. If you are interested in getting involved at any level, contact Lee or Becky Edwards or Pastor Ryan.

September 5
We can rely on God. David becomes King (2 Samuel 5:1-5).

September 12
Being kind honors God and others. David is merciful to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1-13).

September 19
God wants us to repent when we sin. God forgives David (2 Samuel 12:1-7).

September 26
A self-centered attitude hurts God and others. Absalom rebles and is defeated (2 Samuel 15-18).

October 3
God gives us wisdom. Solomon asks for wisdom (1 Kings 2-3).

October 10
Wisdom means following God’s word. Solomon writes many Proverbs (1 Kings 4:29-34).

October 17
Be devoted to God. Solomon turns away from God (1 Kings 11:1-13).

October 24
Choose to follow God. The Kingdom divides (1 Kings 11:28-12:24).

October 31
Trust God completely. Elijah helps a widow (1 Kings 17:7-24).

November 7
Choose to serve God. Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-40).

November 14
When we feel alone, God is with us. God speaks to Elijah in a whisper (1 Kings 19:9-18).

November 21
God wants us to be faithful. God takes Elijah to heaven (2 Kings 2:1-15).

November 28
God wants to help us with our problems. Jehoshaphat trusts God for victory (2 Chronicles 20:1-30).

The Christian Formation team has been hard at work behind the scenes planning Bible Groups for this fall that will focus on studying God’s Word together. We are organizing the groups and providing facilitators to guide these groups and hope you will consider being a part by signing up. Groups will meet bi-weekly on various nights throughout the week. Sign ups for Adult Bible Groups will begin during the Ministry Fair on September 12th after worship, and groups will begin meeting in early October.

Thanks to all who donated over 600 school supplies! They will be handed out to neighborhood students in the coming weeks.

If you have not renewed your Child Safety Policy in the last two years, there will be two more renewal sessions on August 22 at 9:15am and 11:30pm in the Nina Larson Ministry House (4159 N Monticello Ave)-choose one. If you have never volunteered before and would like to begin, plan on attending a first time session to be held on August 29th at 9am in the Nina Larson Ministry House. Questions? See Pastor Ryan.

Justice with Grace meeting 8/15; 11:30 am; at the Ministry House; Topic: Immigration.

This is a second meeting on this topic and a follow-up to our discussion on the immigration issue a few weeks ago as we looked at Scripture and the Covenant ‘Resolution on Immigration’. Even if you missed the first
session, feel free to join us. Contact Pam Hubbard and Damaris Cami, our co-facilitators, if you have any questions.

Confirmation is kicking off with a new class again this fall. Students in grade 7 or above are invited to join this two year journey of discipleship and learning. If you are interested in having your child take part or would like more information, please contact Keith McCready or Pastor Ryan, pastorryan (at) gracechurchchicago.org.

This fall, new adult small groups focused on Bible study will be forming. Please plan on being a part! More information will be coming in the next few weeks.

On August 8th and 15th we will be collecting school supplies for the children whose families come for emergency food at Grace. We are collecting only the following items: washable markers, number 2 pencils, erasers, single subject spiral notebooks, 2 pocket folders and glue sticks. Please deposit items in the box at the front of the church. If you would like to make a cash donation, please label it School Supplies.

We welcome Missionaries-to-Mexico Karl and Sue Peterson in worship on August 1.

Come hear the Peterson’s perspective on our summer series “Do what?!? Divine Dependence” as they share how they and their work depend on God.

The missions team will be hosting a lunch following worship for continuing conversation with the Peterson’s in the Nina Larson Ministry House, 4159 N. Monticello, located directly south of the church. Please join us! No RSVP required.