Apr 5, 2020
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Donate Blood
Donating blood makes a big difference in the lives of others and possibly the life of someone close to us. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak there is a critical need for blood. Please consider being part of this effort, joining together as one body and reaching Orange County and beyond by possibly saving one life at a time.
Share this link: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/centers with anyone who wants to find a donor center to donate.
For anyone planning to donate blood at a donor center, they must have the attached permission to travel letter: https://www.nybc.org/media/nybloodcenter/filer_public/9a/e9/9ae934c2-af25-4e5e-bf02-08ee05bdd704/nybc_blooddonor_letter_covid_travel.pdf
Anyone with a medical question can call the eligibility department at 1-800-688-0900 or visit: https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/become-donor/can-i-donate-blood/
Church Online - Join Us!
Grace may not be able to meet at our campuses, however; we continue to worship together as a church. We invite you to join us every Sunday morning at 8:30am, 10am, or 11:30am. Enjoy a full live experience, brought directly into your homes. What a precious time to be together as a church! https://graceoc.com
There is so much more to Grace than Sunday mornings, be sure to head to the Facebook group, GraceOC Online Church, where you’ll find daily opportunities to connect with additional programming, messages, worship, and studies. We hope you are blessed as you engage in these opportunities to focus on the Lord.
For those of you who love to serve, we have another place for you to check out. Head to the Facebook group GraceOC Give Help/Get Help. You may have the skill that someone needs during this season. If you have a need post it in this group. So many people have been connecting to love each other.
Campus Wide Announcements
RECAP Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for ways to make an impact in the community? RECAP is seeking volunteers to assist with providing meals to our community. Many lives are being affected by this pandemic in many ways. This is the perfect opportunity to show the love of Christ to our community.
If you are interested in packing, organizing, and/or delivering food packages or hot meals, please register below.
You’ll have the opportunity to choose your area of interest. In the comments section of the form, please put any specifics about days you are or are not available.
Let’s Go!
Mar 22, 2020
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Church continues during Covid-19 Pandemic
Although all services, events, and activities AT all Grace locations are canceled for the next six weeks, We will still be meeing ONLINE! Stay home and join us!!!
Please join us Sundays for our online services at graceoc.churchonline.org at 8:30am, 10:00am or 11:30am for worship and the message.
Can’t make these times? Podcast/Message will be available during the week on the GraceOC App and on our website.
Please join us in prayer as we pray for the sick, the elderly, the caretakers, doctors, nurses, and those whose jobs are in jeopardy due to this pandemic. 🙏
Invite a friend to check us out!
Important Links as we gather virtually
Our goal, while we must meet virtually, is to provide ways for you to connect just as you would in person. Here are some links to help:
General: http://graceoc.com
Covid-19 Update: https://graceoc.com/covid/
Giving: http://graceoc.com/give
Prayer requests: https://graceoc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112858
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209815500101783/
Join a Team (so our teams up filled up and fired up when we can return to campus!) http://graceoc.com/team
GK Resources: https://graceoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/GraceKids-at-Home_FINAL-V3.pdf
CY Resources: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2NZqv_lzcr9ZkswFK2CDA
Campus Wide Announcements
Pastor Jarrod's Letter
Pastor Jarrod is stepping back in to speak during this time. Read Pastor Jarrod’s full letter to get all of the details by clicking the button below.
Grace OC Church Online Group on Facebook
If you are on Facebook, we would love to have you join us on our “Grace OC Church Online” group! It’s a great way to stay connected, and find out any new information. Just go to the link below:
Give Help/Get Help Facebook Group
Do you need help during this Covid 19 event? Do you have something to offer? There’s a Facebook page to connect you. Click the more info button below to be connected to the group on Facebook.
Mar 8, 2020
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Grace Fishkill At Van Wyck Jr. High Sunday, March 15
Mar 15, 10:00AM
Grace Fishkill will have 1 service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 15th, at Van Wyck Jr High in Wappingers. The address is 10 Hillside Lake Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Come early to give yourself time to park and get to the auditorium. Gracekids Jr. will be available. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Welcome to Grace Luncheon Sunday, March 22nd
Mar 22, 11:45AM
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
What Are Your Next Steps?
If you’ve been attending Grace for any amount of time, your next step is to serve. We would love to plug you into a team! There are many opportunities! Register at the link below to get connected! If you don’t see something below that interests you, please stop by the volunteer display area to find out about more opportunities that may be available.
Here are a few of the opportunities available:
- Production Team (Audio/Visual) – We will train you!
- GraceKids (Small Group Leaders, Tech Leader, Operations Team
- Welcome Team
- Service Teams (Set-Up or Tear Down, Cafe, Usher, Info Center, Indoor or Outdoor Greeting)
- Worship Team (Vocals and Instruments)
Campus Wide Announcements
Baptism Sunday, April 19th
Celebrate your faith! If you’ve made the decision to follow Christ, baptism is one of the most meaningful next steps you can take. Baptism is a public declaration that Jesus is your Lord and Savior. We will have Baptism here at Grace Fishkill on Sunday, April 19th. You can register at the link below. If you have questions about Baptism, please reach out to fishkill@graceoc.com.
Mar 1, 2020
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Grace Fishkill At Van Wyck - March 15th 10:00am
Mar 15, 10:00AM
Grace Fishkill will have 1 service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 15th, at Van Wyck Jr High in Wappingers. The address is 10 Hillside Lake Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Come early to give yourself time to park and get to the auditorium. Gracekids Jr. will be available.
What Are Your Next Steps?
If you’ve been attending Grace for any amount of time, your next step is to serve. We would love to plug you into a team! There are many opportunities! Register at the link below to get connected! If you don’t see something below that interests you, please stop by the volunteer display area to find out about more opportunities that may be available.
Here are a few of the opportunities available:
- Production Team (Audio/Visual) – We will train you!
- GraceKids (Small Group Leaders, Tech Leader, Operations Team
- Welcome Team
- Service Teams (Set-Up or Tear Down, Cafe, Usher, Info Center, Indoor or Outdoor Greeting)
- Worship Team (Vocals and Instruments)
Welcome to Grace @ Fishkilll
Mar 22, 11:45AM
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
Campus Wide Announcements
Serve At Grace Highland Falls
We have a huge opportunity yet very little time to gear up and launch our Highland Falls campus at the Thayer Hotel, West Point. If you’re interested in serving, please head to graceoc.com/serve and choose the “Highland Falls” campus.
We’re asking all interested to complete the full application so we can expedite volunteer processing. Not sure where you want to serve? No worries! Regardless of your form choices, someone will be reaching out to discuss where you’d best fit.
Join the Highland Falls Team!
Feb 23, 2020
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Special Evening of Prayer Friday, February 28th
Feb 28, 7:00PM
Prayer impacts everything around us. Grace as a whole is dedicating Friday evening, February 28th, 7:00 to 11:00 pm to prayer. Come for an hour, stay the whole time. We here at Fishkill will meet in the Florentine room. Will you join us? If you can’t make it to Fishkill join with any one of our campuses for prayer that evening. Prayer resources will be available. If you have questions about this evening of prayer, you can email us at fishkill@graceoc.com.
Team Fishkill Serve Opportunity
From infants (GK Jr) to 5th Grade, Gracekids take advantage of every opportunity to offer the love of Jesus to every child that comes through our doors. When your child arrives our volunteers are ready to connect. We’re looking for passionate, committed volunteers to serve in this precious sweet spot so everyone from kids to volunteers experience the best hour or so of their week. Will you join the Gracekids team? Do you have questions, please reach out to our Gracekids Directors, Paul & Ming Wissmann at Gracekids.FSK@graceoc.com or register to serve at the link below.
Campus Wide Announcements
Serve at Grace Highland Falls
We have a huge opportunity yet very little time to gear up and launch our Highland Falls campus at the Thayer Hotel, West Point. If you’re interested in serving, please head to graceoc.com/serve and choose the “Highland Falls” campus.
We’re asking all interested to complete the full application so we can expedite volunteer processing. Not sure where you want to serve? No worries! Regardless of your form choices, someone will be reaching out to discuss where you’d best fit.
Join the Highland Falls Team!
Feb 16, 2020
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Serve at Grace Highland Falls (HLF)
We have a huge opportunity yet very little time to gear up and launch our Highland Falls campus at the Thayer Hotel, West Point. If you’re interested in serving, please head to graceoc.com/serve and choose the “Highland Falls” campus.
We’re asking all interested to complete the full application so we can expedite volunteer processing. Not sure where you want to serve? No worries! Regardless of your form choices, someone will be reaching out to discuss where you’d best fit.
Join the Highland Falls Team!
Grace Highlands Falls Launch
God has given us the opportunity to launch a campus in Highland Falls near the gates of West Point. Pastor Jarrod is calling the entire church into action to make this dream a reality. Join us in prayer and fasting, as well as a special moment of financial worship. Read Pastor Jarrod’s letter at graceoc.com/hlfletter.
Night of Prayer Friday, February 28th
Prayer impacts everything around us. Grace as a whole is dedicating Friday evening, February 28th, 7:00 to 11:00 pm to prayer. Come for an hour, stay the whole 4 hours. We here at Fishkill will meet in the Florentine room. Will you join us? If you can’t make it to Fishkill join with any one of our campuses for prayer that evening. Prayer resources will be available. If you have questions about this evening of prayer, you can email us at fishkill@graceoc.com. Let’s Go!
Campus Wide Announcements
Middle School Retreat - March 13-15
We haven’t forgotten about our middle-school students! In an effort to smooth-out the registration process, our yearly fall-retreat has been pushed to March! This is a wonderful time where our students learn about the Gospel and about their calling as young believers in Christ. Registration is now open.
Feb 9, 2020
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Welcome Luncheon
Feb 16, 11:45AM
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch on Sunday, February 16 at 11:45am. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
Grace Highland Falls Launch
God has given us the opportunity to launch a campus in Highland Falls near the gates of West Point. Pastor Jarrod is calling the entire church into action to make this dream a reality. Join us in prayer and fasting, as well as a special moment of financial worship. Read Pastor Jarrod’s letter at graceoc.com/hlfletter.
Campus Wide Announcements
Serving Opportunities
You may not be aware of this, but everything we do here at Grace is only possible because people like you volunteer their time, energy, and passion. If you are a volunteer here at Grace, thank you so much for giving of your time and energy on mission with us here! Volunteer teams at Grace are vital to what God has called us to, it allows us to go into communities and show them the love of Jesus. Really, joining a team is the best way to get plugged into the life of our church and what God is doing here at Grace. If you’re ready to jump in and join the Grace family… Our volunteer teams serve in all kinds of different ways, and some areas you probably wouldn’t even think of like: Helping organize and lay out our Grace Kids curriculum and materials. Serving with our precious children in Gracekids. Making sure the words to the songs we’re singing appear at just the right moment. Placing signs outside to guide newcomers to our location. You can sign up to join a team right on your mobile device or online through the website graceoc.com/serve or you can stop by our info center out in the lobby.
Feb 2, 2020
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Semi-Annual Business Meeting
Feb 9, 6:00PM
The Semi-Annual Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9th at 6pm at the Washingtonville Campus. This is a great opportunity for you to hear about the exciting things that God has been doing in our midst over the last 6 months and where we are heading as a church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Welcome Luncheon
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
Jan 26, 2020
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Serving Opportunity
From infants (GK Jr) to 5th Grade, Gracekids take advantage of every opportunity to offer the love of Jesus to every child that comes through our doors. When your child arrives our volunteers are ready to connect. We’re looking for passionate, committed volunteers to serve in this precious sweet spot so everyone from kids to volunteers experience the best hour or so of their week. Will you join the Gracekids team? Do you have questions, please reach out to our Gracekids Directors, Paul & Ming Wissmann at Gracekids.FSK@graceoc.com or register to serve at the link below.
Attention West Point Families
Are you part of the West Point community? Sign up today for the Grace WP texting service! This is our communication loop for all officers, cadets and families. Simply text “gracewp” to 888111.
Campus Wide Announcements
Semi-Annual Business Meeting
Feb 9, 6:00 PM
The Semi-Annual Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9th at 6pm at the Washingtonville Campus. This is a great opportunity for you to hear about the exciting things that God has been doing in our midst over the last 6 months and where we are heading as a church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Quarterly Giving Statements
Quarterly Giving Statements will be mailed this week for the last quarter of 2019. Please keep an eye out for it and connect with us if it’s not received. We want to be sure you get this important information.
Jan 12, 2020
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Baptism at Fishkill January 26
Jan 26, 12:00AM
We will be having Baptism here at the Fishkill location on Sunday, January 26th. This is a great next step if you have begun following Jesus. You can register for Baptism by filling out a connection card and writing BAPTISM at the top of the card or use the link below to register.
Welcome Luncheon
Jan 19, 11:45AM
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
Campus Wide Announcements
Volunteer Team Openings
Serving on a team here at Grace Fishkill helps make Grace Community Church a welcoming environment. We accomplish this by having volunteers who are authentic, welcoming, available, and energetic. We have many serving opportunities available and invite you to join a team. Some areas welcoming team members:
- GraceKids Registration Team
- Production Team
- Info Center Team
- Usher Team
- Communion Team
If you have questions or you’d like to find out about other opportunities, please stop by the Info Center to get more information or register to serve below.
Jan 4, 2020
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Grace Fishkill at Van Wyck Jr High Sunday, January 12, 10:00 AM
Jan 12, 10:00AM
Grace Fishkill will have 1 service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, January 12th, at Van Wyck Jr High in Wappingers. The address is 10 Hillside Lake Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Come early to give yourself time to park and get to the auditorium. Gracekids Jr. will be available.
Welcome Luncheon
Jan 19, 11:45AM
Do you consider yourself new to Grace? You are a gift to us. Would you like to learn more about Grace and meet some of the key leaders? We’d like to invite you and your family to join us for lunch. Some of the leaders from our Fishkill location will share the vision and mission of Grace Community Church. You may register below.
Campus Wide Announcements
What Are Your Next Steps?
If you’ve been attending Grace for any amount of time, your next step is to serve. We would love to plug you into a team! There are many opportunities! Register at the link below to get connected! If you don’t see something below that interests you, please stop at the info desk to find out about more opportunities that may be available.
Here are a few of the opportunities available:
- Production Team (Audio/Visual) – We will train you!
- GraceKids (Small Group Leaders, Tech Leader, Operations Team
- Welcome Team
- Service Teams (Set-Up or Tear Down, Cafe, Usher, Info Center, Indoor or Outdoor Greeting)
- Worship Team (Vocals and Instruments)
Dec 22, 2019
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Christmas Eve Services
We are excited this year for our Christmas Eve services throughout Orange County and Fishkill. It’s going to be a very special time together. Here at our location we have two services on December 24th – 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM. We pray you’ll invite your friends & family and join us this Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you all from the Grace Fishkill Family. We pray you are blessed this holiday season as you celebrate the birth of our Saviour.
Campus Wide Announcements
Grace Mini-Retreat: Learning to Lament
Jan 11, 8:15 AM
Learning to Lament: How Singing in a Minor Key Reveals God’s Grace, Hope, and Mercy.
We all need to learn to Lament, especially when we find ourselves in the midst of the deep dark clouds of suffering, pain, loss, and perhaps 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 as we Learn to Lament for His glory, and ultimately our Joy!
This mini-retreat is taking place, Saturday January 11th from 8:15am-12:30pm @ the Newburgh Campus. It will be facilitated by Larry Dauer.
Sign up below to let them know you are coming!
Welcome to Grace Luncheon - Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 11:45 AM
Jan 19, 11:45 AM
Are you new to Grace? We’d love the opportunity to get to know you and your family! Join us for lunch on Sunday, January 19th @ 11:45 AM. You’ll get to meet some of Leadership Team here at Grace Fishkill, ask questions, hear more about Next Steps, and build relationships. We hope you’ll join us. You may register below.
Dec 15, 2019
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Christmas At Grace
We are just a little over a week away from Christmas! We are excited this year for our Christmas Eve services throughout Orange County and Fishkill. It’s going to be a very special time together. Here at our location we will be having two services on December 24 at 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM. We want to be sure we have plenty of room for you and those you are inviting to join you, so go to graceoc.com/Christmas to RSVP for the time you and your family/friends will attend. We appreciate your help! Seats fill up fast!
Serve Christmas Eve
Have you thought about serving, but you’re just not sure where to begin? Christmas Eve is a great opportunity to jump in and try serving. Let us know you are interested in serving Christmas Eve and a ministry leader will be in touch. We encourage everyone to serve 1/attend 1. You can choose which service you’d like to serve. Register below or stop at the Info Desk to sign-up.
Campus Wide Announcements
Night To Shine
Dec 7, 6:00 PM
Grace Community Church joins hundreds of other churches from around the country and around the world to throw the party of the year. It’s a party that’s thrown exclusively for those among us with special needs, ages 14 and up. There’s food, music, a DJ, dancing, and even kings and queens of the prom. The 2020 Night to Shine takes place on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY, which allows us to nearly double the number of guests we can accommodate for this event.
- Space is still limited so you’ll want to act now if you know of someone who might want to be part of this great night.
- You can register to volunteer at the site below as well. Note that once volunteer slots are filled the opportunity will close noting “FULL”. Hurry, slots are filling fast!
Grace Mini-Retreat: Learning to Lament
Jan 11, 8:15 AM
Learning to Lament: How Singing in a Minor Key Reveals God’s Grace, Hope, and Mercy.
We all need to learn to Lament, especially when we find ourselves in the midst of the deep dark clouds of suffering, pain, loss, and perhaps 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 as we Learn to Lament for His glory, and ultimately our Joy!
This mini-retreat is taking place, Saturday January 11th from 8:15am-12:30pm @ the Newburgh Campus. It will be facilitated by Larry Dauer.
Sign up below to let them know you are coming!
Dec 6, 2019
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Christmas At Grace
We are just a few weeks away from Christmas! We are excited this year for our Christmas Eve services throughout Orange County and Fishkill. It’s going to be a very special time together. Here at our location we will be having two services on December 24 at 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM. We want to be sure we have plenty of room for you and those you are inviting to join you, so go to graceoc.com/Christmas to RSVP for the time you and your family/friends will attend. We appreciate your help! Seats fill up fast!
Serve Christmas Eve
Have you thought about serving, but you’re just not sure where to begin? Christmas Eve is a great opportunity to jump in and try serving. Let us know you are interested in serving Christmas Eve and a ministry leader will be in touch. We encourage everyone to serve 1/attend 1. You can choose which service you’d like to serve. Register below or stop at the Info Desk to sign-up.
Weather Cancellations
It’s that time of year again, the beautiful snow and winter weather in the northeast can change our plans. Now is a great time to download the GraceOC app and be sure you are subscribed to the Fishkill location for updates. Grace will send out notifications through the app and social media if any weekend services are cancelled due to weather. For mid-week events, the Fishkill location follows the Wappingers Central School District’s lead. If there is an early dismissal or if school is closed, we are closed and evening events will be cancelled. Please email us at fishkill@graceoc.com with any questions.
Campus Wide Announcements
Night to Shine
Feb 7, 6:00 PM
Grace Community Church joins hundreds of other churches from around the country and around the world to throw the party of the year. It’s a party that’s thrown exclusively for those among us with special needs, ages 14 and up. There’s food, music, a DJ, dancing, and even kings and queens of the prom. The 2020 Night to Shine takes place on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY, which allows us to nearly double the number of guests we can accommodate for this event.
- Space is still limited so you’ll want to act now if you know of someone who might want to be part of this great night.
- You can register to volunteer at the site below as well. Note that once volunteer slots are filled the opportunity will close noting “FULL”. Hurry, slots are filling fast!
Nov 29, 2019
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Christmas At Grace
You are invited to join us for Christmas Eve services here at the Ramada on Tuesday, December 24th at 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM.
Serve The Eve - Tuesday, December 24th
Have you thought about serving, but you’re just not sure where to begin? Christmas Eve is a great opportunity to jump in and try serving. Let us know you are interested in serving Christmas Eve and a ministry leader will be in touch. We encourage everyone to serve 1/attend 1. You can choose which service you’d like to serve. Register below or stop at the Info Desk to sign-up.
Campus Wide Announcements
Night To Shine
Feb 7, 6:00 PM
Every February, Grace Community Church joins hundreds of other churches from around the country and around the world to throw the party of the year. It’s a party that’s thrown exclusively for those among us with special needs, ages 14 and up. There’s food, music, a DJ, dancing, and even kings and queens of the prom. The 2020 Night to Shine takes place on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY, which allows us to nearly double the number of guests we can accommodate for this event.
- Space is still limited, however, so act now if you know of someone who might want to be part of this great night. Go to graceoc.com/nighttoshine to sign up, registration is open.
