The best way we have for knowing about who God is and what God does is through the Bible.  Even though we all could read and study the Bible individually, we learn so much more when we read and study the Bible together in a group.  Go see the various studies we have available and sign up!

As we head into a new season it’s time to get back to community and start doing life together again!  There are several small groups kicking off in the next few weeks and now’s the time to sign up.  Head over to the small groups page and sign up!

There will be a GraceKids meeting for all GraceKids Volunteers on Sunday, Octorber 24^th at 1pm. Lunch will be provided. Please register to let us know you are coming.

The Essentials Class dives deeper into the core teachings of Christianity and explains what it means to live as a Christian in today’s culture. This 5-week course is being offered in-person starting October 24th. The class will be held in the morning, from 8:00am – 9:30am.  Register below.

We all need to learn to Lament, especially when we find ourselves, perhaps even right now, in the midst of the deep dark clouds of suffering, pain, loss, and even despair. There is a deeper mercy to be found when we discover the grace of Lament. Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust. Biblical Lament is how Christians grieve. It is also how to help hurting people. Join us and invite others as together we Learn to Lament for His glory and our joy!

Please register each person attending to let us know you are coming!

Grace has multiple locations across Orange County. In an effort to bring students together in a more impactful worship/teaching experience, they are now holding CY East services and CY West services. As of September 12th, the CY ministry will begin offering two Collective Youth services weekly: Middletown on Sundays from 6-7:30pm, and Newburgh on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. For more info, head to www.collectiveyouth.com.

If you are a cadet joining us from West Point today, please complete a connection card and write CADET on the top. We have cadet–specific events and activities that we would love to share with you.

The MOMs ministry is for mothers of infants through high school students. This group will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month (October 13 – June 8th) from 9:30a-11:30a at the Washingtonville Campus. Your little ones are welcome to attend or be cared for in our nursery by vetted Grace volunteers. Moms will enjoy food, connection, guest speakers, and many other fun MOMs events. A one-time registration is required with at $25 registration fee for the season. (If there are financial concerns, please do not let that stop you from attending. Please email Washingtonville@graceoc.com for more information)

Beacon of Light Ministries/My Choice Pregnancy Center is holding a walk-for-life on September 25th, 1-4pm, at Thomas Bull Memorial Park. Register to walk or as a walk-liasion!

Families with registered GraceKids children through 5th grade are invite to Twin Ponds on the Farm for a day of fun fall events, animals, hayrides, obstacle courses, and more! Saturday, September 25th at 11am. Rain or shine! Registration opens September 1!