Reflecting on last year’s blessings is always a worthwhile practice. It produces gratitude in the heart and perspective in the mind. This is one of the many benefits to journaling. Writing about priorities (mine include my spiritual and physical health) and concerns reminds me of how God graciously carries me through life.
Doing this at Grace is also rewarding. I am reminded of the many brothers and sisters I have that continue to sacrificially give and serve here in our church.
To you, I joyfully say “thank you!” Thank you for your commitment to building God’s Kingdom, sharing in God’s generosity, and investing in Grace Community Church.
The year 2023 had a number of highlights that reflect your sacrifice and ministry:
13 people were baptized.
302 people signed up to serve during our Big Serve event at 26 locations.
110 individuals volunteer on Sunday morning to serve our 6th grade and under (SS and Nursery).
53 adults serve the younger generations in AWANA.
56 students serve our church through Route 56.
76 people volunteered for Summer Quest.
We gave $111,439.11 to local and global missions!
We now have $51,394.80 set aside for church planting.
We also gave away $18,944.88 through benevolence.
By the way, our benevolence fund continues to serve people in our community through financial assistance and caring for individual families. YOU are making this possible through your generosity, and how cool is it that we are able to do this together?
We have so much to be grateful for. Brother or sister, I love you and am honored to be one of your pastors at Grace. May you rest in knowing that our heavenly Father will continue to supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Jack