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From the Superintendent:

Albert Einstein once said “that you can’t resolve problems by using the same thinking that created those problems.” Over the years, the church has lost some of its power and influence in the world. So, the question becomes how do we deal with the challenges facing the church today? What is required?

I believe that we must imagine new ways of doing church. The church strategist Alan Hirsch also believes that imagination is required. He writes, “Thinking about the church requires keen spiritual insight, born of prayer, to develop the theological imagination (and courage) to be able to see things beyond the status quo of the predominant paradigm.” It requires the acts of the imagination, intuitive leaps into framing other possibilities that lead us back to the most primal expression of the church-the apostolic genius of Jesus. It is very possible that the best and most effective solutions may not be found in familiar problem-solving territory; they may, in fact, be counterintuitive. COME AND IMAGINE WITH US!

Day 6:  Pages 38-46

Day 7:  Pages 46-54

Day 8:  Pages 54-64

Day 9:  Pages 64-72

Day 10: Pages 72-80

Click here to listen to the message shared on Sunday, March 4, 2012.  Pastor Mandy explores Genesis 17:1-16 and Romans 4:13-25 and what it means to hope against hope.

Day 1: Pages 1-8

Day 2: Pages 9-16

Day 3: Pages 16-22

Day 4: Pages 23-31

Day 5: Pages 31-38

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If you would like to consider baptism or dedication for your child, please contact Pastor Mandy. Believer baptism will be offered later in the spring.

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If you are interested in deepening your commitment to Christ through Grace Church, plan on attending the “Exploring Membership” retreat. It is a time of building relationships, learning more about our church and your gifts in the body of Christ. We meet Friday evening, March 9th and Saturday morning, March 10th. Please RSVP by contacting the church office by Friday, March 2nd.
(office@gracechurchchicago.org, 773-478-0208).

Click Here to view the Power Point Presentation used on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in celebration of 51 years of ministry at Grace Covenant Church in Chicago, IL.

The CHIC (CHIC2012.org) Brunch that had been scheduled for February 12th is being moved and improved.  We will be putting together a Chili cook-off of epic proportions to benefit CHIC on February 26th immediately following the service.

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If you missed the church’s annual meeting, you can upload a copy of the Annual Meeting Reports by clicking here.

Get a closer look at the meeting’s PowerPoint Presentation.

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On Sunday, January 29th, 2012 Grace Covenant Church will be celebrating 50 years of ministry life with a time of testimony and special presentations!   An extended fellowship hour with cake and coffee will follow this special worship service, so please plan to stay a little longer to fellowship together and look through a collection of Grace’s history which will be on display in the fellowship area downstairs.