Come out and support our Vacation Bible School with a delicious pancake, egg and sausage breakfast! Saturday, May 5 from 8:30 until 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. $5 for Adults, $3 for ages 3-11, Free for kids 2 and under!!!
May
4
Pancake Breakfast
By ldaugherty | Filed in Children's Ministry, Church Family, Community, Events, News
Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Youth Group’s annual summer camp at Cedar Lakes.
Mar
2
Basic Training in Discipling and Counseling
By ldaugherty | Filed in Church Family, Community, Events, NewsBiblical Counseling Institute
“Bringing practical scriptural answers to life’s problems”
Women of Grace: Time is running out to register for our annual ladies retreat March 9-10. Price is still be $65 for a shared room at the Comfort Suites in Millersburg, including dinner on Friday, continental breakfast at the Comfort Suites and a yummy lunch at the Hotel Millersburg on Saturday. Our speaker will be Monica Pasquele (Kathy Wilhelm’s sister-in-law). She will speak about “The Fruitful Life”. Of course, we’ll have a late evening Chonda Pierce movie and hopefully they will keep that warm pool open late for us if we behave ourselves! Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center and are due back February 26, 2012 with check and roommate information. See Betty Harris if you have questions.
Feb
20
Good Friday Service
By ldaugherty | Filed in Church Family, Community, Events, Worship Ministry
Join us for our Good Friday Service on April 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Communion will be served.
Feb
20
AWANA Grand Prix
By ldaugherty | Filed in Children's Ministry, Church Family, Community, Events
AWANA Grand Prix. Saturday, March 3, 2012. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Race begins at 10:00 a.m.
The AWANA Grand Prix was a success once again! Great fun and lots of laughs!
Best Design:
Cubbies: Cayden Coffey
Sparks: Russell Andersaon
T&T: Lauren Housley
Speed:
Cubbies: 1st Place Colbie Curall
2nd Place Rose Wilhelm
3rd Place Cayden Coffey
Sparks: 1st Place Riley Curall
2nd Place Grace Longstreth
3rd Place John Wilhelm
T&T: 1st Place Hunter Burdett
2nd Place Lauren Housley
3rd Place Allysa Reinagle
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on Saturday, December 24, at 6:oo p.m.
AWANA begins Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. here at Grace Church. All children age 3 through 6th grade are invited to participate! Come out and join the fun! Memorize Bible verses, learn God’s Word, fellowship, play games!!! Don’t miss it. See the attached parent brochure for details…
Sep
2
2011 Fall Ordered Learning Schedule
By ldaugherty | Filed in Church Family, Community, Education, Leadership, NewsCheck out our list of studies available throughout the week here at Grace Church. Plan to participate in any that you are interested in!
Download PDF of Provisional Church Planting Strategy
Grace Church of Rootstown A Provisional
Church Planting Strategy
January 16, 2011 By Ron Regas
Foreword
The past 10 years have been an incredible journey into my understanding of church-based theological education and the mission that spawns from that deep soil. This is largely in part to Jeff Reed of Oakwood Road Church in Ames, IA, BILD International and the many resources provided, summits attended, ministry opportunities, personal instruction and care from many at Oakwood Road Church. From my observations of 21st Century mission models, I have come to a clearer understanding of church planting and mission. With the years of training, the age of my family, and the convergence of opportunity, I can see my path for ministry for years to come.
One of my mentors, George Stagg, has stepped out of his comfort zone in Ames, IA to begin a church plant known as Twin Cities Church in Minneapolis/St. Paul. I have used his description of their church plant as a template for my written strategy. For that I am very grateful to George.
I call this a provisional plan as it is a work in progress and I am continually refining and seeking counsel from others. Recording my thoughts has also helped crystallize the paradigm. Read the remainder of this entry »