Come And See
Come spend a Saturday morning with the Pastors of Grace Hill to learn more about the church and the Biblical values of membership. Childcare will be provided for those who need it, and lunch will be served at the conclusion of our time together.
Saturday, September 20th | 9a-12p
Our time together will be structured around the values we share. They don’t explain everything about us, but they do provide benchmarks for you to further explore our doctrine and practices. Please feel free to ask your questions during the seminar (and following). Nothing is off-limits or out of bounds. We want to help you understand us. This seminar is for you.
What are the values of GHC and Why they matter
After completing the Membership Seminar, you will have the option of pursuing church membership. We recognize that not everyone is ready for this step and if this describes you, please continue to engage in the life of our church with no expectations. You are welcome here.
On Your Mark, Get Set
This Sunday we will return to our sermon series in the Gospel of Mark. Come join us as we continue to follow Jesus on his mission to give his life as a ransom for many.
The Gospel of Mark
“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. ”
If you missed a few weeks in Mark, or just need a refresher, click the link below to listen to the most recent Mark sermons.
Praying Together
Every Sunday we gather at 9:00am to come before our Lord in prayer. As we regularly set aside the first day of the week to worship, we also want to continue to be intentional about gathering together to pray with one another. Praying together was a mark of the early church, one in which we endeavor to emulate.
Sundays | 9am
We want to extend an invitation and encourage everyone who is able and willing to join us at 9:00am to call upon the Lord together. Let’s begin our mornings together in prayer!
“I, O LORD, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you.”
End Of Summer
The church is like a body with many members. Membership in the local church is the logical implication of membership in the global Church, which comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, publicly demonstrated through baptism. Our lives are connected. We need one another. Church membership is our way of ensuring everyone who belongs to our congregation enjoys the benefits and privileges of being Grace Hill Church.
Sunday, September 14th | 12-2pm
If you’re a member of Grace Hill Church, we want you to save the date for our next member meeting, to be held on Sunday, September 14th from 12-2pm. Come ready to hear some important updates, highlight God’s grace as we see Him at work, and affirm a few initiatives.
Bring On The Brats
The church will provide the brats and buns. You bring whatever sides you think will complete your brat eating experience. Thanks for making your church family a priority!
When You Come Together
The concept of a consumer-centric church is foreign to Scripture. The general understanding and assumption throughout the New Testament is that when the church gathers together, it does so for the purpose of each person contributing to the service. This is sometimes referred to as the “priesthood of believers.” The Apostle Paul regularly exhorts the churches to anticipate how the Spirit might use them to edify, build-up and encourage one another in the faith.
Each One Has A…
“What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.”
Gathering together as the church is all about participation. And in order to participate, we need to be present. This means we strive to make Sunday gatherings a priority during our week and eagerly come together each Sunday morning expecting the Spirit to use us to bless our fellow brothers and sisters.
From Spectate To Participate
In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, he appropriately addresses the participation of this local church. Paul assumes they will gather together, for he does not state “IF you come together” but rather, “WHEN you come together.” Paul’s assumption is borne out further as the author of Hebrews would later write: “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:24–25). That Day is drawing near. Are we eager with anticipation to be together? Are we ready to come and stir one another up? And more importantly, how?
On The Hunt
Our next youth event will be Saturday, September 13th from 4-8pm. The youth will descend upon Downtown Hartland to participate in an epic scavenger hunt. Once completed, we will share a meal at Nixon Park and study God’s Word together.
Saturday, September 13th | 4-8pm
We currently meet once a month to learn and grow. Every meeting is different. Sometimes it's a party. Sometimes it's a service project. Often we have deep theological conversations. 7th-12th graders from inside and outside the church are welcome to join.
Peter, 2x
We are gearing up to start our next men’s and women’s study this Fall. Beginning late September we will embark on a study through the two letters written by the Apostle Peter. Though brief, each letter is saturated with Jesus, our enduring hope in the midst of suffering.
1 Peter | Fall 2025
2 Peter | Spring 2026
Two letters, one author, and the hope of the great shepherd! The apostle Peter was inspired by the Sprit to pen these two brief letters. And it will be our desire this Fall (and next Spring) to sift through the many treasures that encourage men and women of the faith to endure the faith and look to our great chief shepherd for comfort. Look for more info to come in the next few weeks regarding scheduling for each study.
Towards Another 182
On August 31st, we will celebrate God’s faithfulness in proclaiming the name of Jesus for 182 years. God is not finished, and neither is Grace Hill. We are looking ahead with great expectation and ambition to the next 182 years.
We have a Godly ambition to cultivate a community where meaningful membership goes beyond mere affiliation, where doctrinal clarity guides our faith, where deep relationships foster love and understanding, and where a missional mindset drives us toward Gospel maturity and the multiplication of disciples for the glory of Jesus.
Meaningful Membership
Moving beyond simply joining a club; it's about true commitment and connection.
Doctrinal Clarity
Understanding what we believe and why we believe it.
Deep Relationships
Building genuine relationships, so we can know one another and love one another.
Missional Mindset
Growing in the Gospel, aiming for spiritual maturity, and multiplying disciples.
We remain excited for what God is doing in Merton and beyond. It is with great joy that we are leaning into the work of the Spirit to make the name of Jesus known for many years to come!