Church In Real Life
Men’s Breakfast
All men are invited to enjoy a hot breakfast together, engage in life-giving conversations, and learn together as we read and discuss J.I. Packer’s book Knowing God.
Saturday, October 8, 7:00-8:30am
(2nd Saturday of each month)
Packer says: “Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord”.
Please read chapters 4-6 of Knowing God for October 8.
Books are available for $13—please see Pastor Darrel for your copy.
New Sign-Ups for Small Groups
Small Group is a great place for people of all ages and stages of life to connect. Small Groups provide opportunity to develop personal relationships in Christ for the purpose of helping one another mature in the Faith for the glory of God!
If you would like to join a Small Group, or begin attending a different Small Group, please pick up a brochure on the Info Table, and follow the instructions for signing up.
If you are currently in a Small Group, and want to remain, you do not need to sign up again. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Darrel.
special business meeting
Immediately following the Worship Service, on Sunday, October 2nd there will be a brief meeting to vote on approving an additional $1,500 for the Romania Missions Trip from October 24th through November 7th.
Sunday, October 2nd
Immediately Following the Service
A door of opportunity has opened for the GHC Team to include Tim/Chris Casper and Darrel/Shelli Schrock. Though not originally planned, this larger GHC Team will give us more opportunity to minister and serve the church in Romania.
You will be asked to affirm the Elder/Deacon proposal of an additional $1,500 to cover the expenses of this trip, to be taken from the General Fund.
Romania Benevolent Offering
Normally, we give you an opportunity to give to the Benevolent Fund on the first Sunday of each month, in an effort to meet the needs of people in our own church and community.
On Sunday, October 2nd the Elders and Deacons desire that the Benevolent Fund Offering be used to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in Romania.
Sunday, October 2nd
No portion of the Benevolent Fund Offering will be used for our traveling or ministry expenses. The Caspers and Schrocks will disperse these gifts as the Holy Spirit leads while in Romania from October 24th - November 7th
Thanks for your generosity!
Chili fest
We would love for you to join us as we invite neighbors and friends to join us for our annual Chili Fest.
There will be a Bounce house, games for children and adults, and all you can eat chili. Leave your money at home because everything is free!
Saturday, October 1, 3-6pm
At Grace Hill Church
Church, you can help! Would each Grace Hill family unit be willing to bring the following:
One Pot of Chili
Two Dozen Cookies
All other items to round out a meal will be provided. Please Sign-Up on the round table, and grab some flyers to hand out to neighbors and friends!
Women’s book study
The ladies will be continuing with the book, The Gospel Comes with a House Key, by Rosaria Butterfield. On the 29th they will be discussing chapters 4-6.
Thursday, September 29
10am At grace hill church
Please Sign-Up in the Narthex if you want to join them in learning to live and minister in your neighborhoods in a Gospel-centered way.
Celebrate 100 years of merton
Join the party as the Village of Merton celebrates 100 years! Come and enjoy one another’s company, meet your neighbors, and serve your community, all while in the midst of the neighborhood God has placed us.
September 16-18
Firemen's Park - Main Street - Merton
Fri 5pm-11pm |Sat 11am-11pm |Sun 11am-4pm
We encourage you, if you are able, to also find a time slot where you could serve. We believe this gives us a good way to be present as salt and light in our community. Becky Doro is organizing the volunteers for the MCFD.
Men’s Breakfast
We invite men—young and old—to join us as we seek to Know God better! Enjoy a hot breakfast together, engage in life-giving conversations, and learn together as we read and discuss J.I. Packer’s book Knowing God.
Saturday, September 10
7:00-8:30am at Grace HiIl Church
(2nd Saturday of each month).
Packer says:
“Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord”.
Please sign-up on the round table so we know how much food to prepare. Books are available for $13—please see Pastor Darrel for your copy. Read the first 3 chapters of Knowing God for September 10.
QUESTIONS about the Bible and Life?
Next Sunday, July 31 at 9:30 am, (a new 5th Sunday practice), the Elders will attempt to answer your questions about the Bible and life during Sunday School.
We invite you to submit your questions in writing this week by giving them to an Elder, or by submitting them in the form below.