The power of a simple gift ~
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD brings joy and hope to children in desperate
situations worldwide through simple, gift- filled shoe boxes and the
Good News of God’s Love.
Grace Church is excited to participate!
We hope you are too!
Collection dates: Nov 7 and Nov 14
YOU CAN START NOW
Look for sales on school supplies, hygiene items, small toys and clothing.
(We cannot accept liquids, used items, or military toys)
Helpers Needed! Contact Robin Hotham at
jwhotham@aol.com
Children’s Ministry
The Children’s Ministry at Grace Church provides care for children from infancy through 4th grade during our Sunday morning service. By learning to worship the Lord through song, prayer, and the study of His Word, kids have a lot of fun!
During the Worship Service:
At Grace Church parents are given the option to have their children worship with them in the Worship Service or have them attend the Children’s Ministry. We welcome all children to worship with us in the Worship Service.
Curriculum:
The Sunday school curriculum is meant to point children to Christ, our Savior and Lord. The children learn of their need to trust completely in God’s grace and mercy for eternal life. Short questions and answers about God and the Bible are introduced in the classroom to teach the children the wonderful truths of the Bible. The children are eager to learn through a “questions and answers” approach because it makes God’s Word accessible and comprehensible. Scripture proof texts are learned and memorized so children can “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks [them] to give the reason for the hope [they] have [in Christ]…with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).
Men’s Ministry
There is a special blessing when men come together and fellowship. We are called to be the spiritual leaders of our home and church, and we are best able to do that as we purpose to build real relationships with one another and share our joys and victories in life as well as our trials and fears. By determining to meet together, the “iron sharpening iron” of Proverbs becomes a reality.
We periodically have outings for the men to have fun and fellowship (examples, BBQ, movie night, volleyball, hockey game, etc) and be looking for our annual Men’s Retreat. All men in the church are welcome, including the young men (Jr. High and older). It’s a good environment for young men to see the Christian life modeled and to become well-acquainted with other men in the church.
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Women’s Ministry
The special bond Christian women share is a gift from God. As women, our lives can get busy with family and work, and yet we are called to lift each other up in prayer and hold each other accountable to grow in our relationship with the Lord. These casual monthly gatherings include time for fellowship, a brief devotional study and prayer time.
Additionally, we hold special fellowship times that are typically centered around a theme such as a tea party, Christian movie night or potluck, and often include a craft or activity. Ladies and young ladies, 8 years and up, are invited to attend. We always encourage you to bring a friend.
Meeting time: 1st Thursday of the month at 6:45 p.m. (in a home setting).
Classical Academy
A Classical Christian Education for K-8th Grades
24600 La Plata Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Grace Classical Academy is a classical Christian school (currently offering K-8th grades) committed to the Christian Faith and the classical Trivium. Its central purpose is to bring glory to its Lord, Jesus Christ, by assisting Christian parents
in the godly education of their children.
A lot of prayers and efforts from a handful of families from Grace Church came before the formation of GCA. This group was committed to rearing their children
in the Reformed Faith and they were considering different models of Christian education. One model that they considered was that of classical Christian education. They read through Douglas Wilson’s Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning and were convinced of the excellence of the time-tested method of the Trivium as a superior alternative to any other philosophy of education. With growing convictions for the education of their own children, the pastors and elders of Grace Church made the decision in 2003 to found Grace Classical Academy – Orange County’s first classical Christian School.
It is our earnest desire to see God continue to build this work in order that we might serve like-minded families in training and educating children in the way of the Lord, through the 12th grade.
To learn more about Grace Classical Academy, please visit their website at www.GraceClassicalAcademy.com or call (949) 481-9250.
