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Sandman 2022 What is Sandman? Each year professional sculptor Dan Belcher creates a stunning 3 dimensional creation made completely out of sand. Want to see this years creation stop by our parking lot at 7661 Mexico Rd in St. Peters starting on Friday, July 29th. Dates: July 29th - August 26th Invite your friends and neighbors Share on social media #gccsandman Learn more about this years sculpture: 2022 SCULPTURE About the Artist! Dan has been creating professional sand sculptures across the continent and around the globe for 29 years. He says he is honored to have learned from many pioneers of the art form, and now to have the privilege of collaborating with a family of many of the best new, talented sand sculptors on the planet. Honored indeed. He is among the world’s most awarded sand artists. “Sand sculpture is a test—it can flow like a dance, or feel like a wrestling match. It is an exhilarating, physical, and creative endeavor; a wonderful process and an awe-inspiring product; a means of calm focus, and a cause of frustration. Remember— no magic, no tricks— just effort and desire.” Dan is also an accomplished landscape architect and urban planner (degreed from Kansas State University) and is a founding partner in a microbrewery in Wentzville, MO. Carving sand. Brewing beer. Enjoying good friends. What else is there? Dan Belcher - Sculptor Sculpting Since: 1990 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Notable accomplishments: 2016 Grand Prize doubles, Revere Beach Sand Festival, Revere Beach, MA 2nd Prize doubles, Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach, VA 2015 3rd Prize World Masters Class, U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge, San Diego, CA 17 world championships Past Sculptures

Zambia: Global Training Network Who: Frank McEachron will be making this trip alone. (Not excepting applications) What: On this trip, we will teach a one-week course in Pneumatology (study of the Holy Spirit) with review of Bible study methods and Biblical preaching using a tested GTN curriculum. When: May 9 - May 18 Where: Chongwe, Zambia (central Africa) Why: Though Zambia is majority protestant Christian, many pastors, particularly in outlying areas, have no formal Biblical training. The presence of diverse unbiblical beliefs and heresies makes it difficult for pastors to effectively shepherd their congregations. DONATE NOW!

Change For Change "Change for Change" is a monthly program designed to provide assistance to our missionaries during critical times and to fund projects aimed at enhancing the worldwide spread of the gospel. The Greatest Journey Together, we can help children around the world know Christ. GCC has participated in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) for many years and has been a community drop-off center for 11 years. Now we have the opportunity to take that commitment even further. When children receive a shoebox, they are invited to return for a discipleship program called The Greatest Journey . In this program, children learn how to follow Christ and share Him with others. As they do, entire families and communities are transformed by the power of the Gospel , and new churches are planted. While the shipping and processing costs are covered with each shoebox donation, The Greatest Journey requires an additional donation and not everyone who packs a shoebox is able to contribute. The November Change for Change offering will go to Samaritan’s Purse to help cover the cost of The Greatest Journey for children around the world. The cost is only $6 per child. We believe everyone, including kids, can take part in this month’s Change for Change offering. Families might consider inviting their children to contribute a portion of their allowance, take on small acts of service, or even brainstorm creative ways to set aside $6 together. However you choose to participate, your gift will help another child begin The Greatest Journey. If you'd like to give, drop your donation in one of the offering boxes in the building, or donate online using the button below. You can make a Difference. We invite you to partner with us in standing by our missionaries and demonstrating our unwavering support through this donation opportunity. DONATE NOW! 2025 CHANGE for CHANGE Through your generous missions giving, we accomplished so much this year! These are just a few ways GCC has been a part of God's global work in 2025. Thank you for your prayers and support. We look forward with excitement to all He will do in 2026! HIGHLIGHTS: January February March April May June July August September October November December $10,076 $5,741 $5,132 $5,866 $6,203 $3,880 $6,765 $8,658 $15,044 $7,545 $8,934 $5,600 Support Syrian refugees Kentucky Mountain Mission Travel expenses for the Kendagors New vehicle for Eric and Rachel McEachron Bartimaeus Foundation Camp for the Blind Zambia trips Practical, gospel-centered care in the Persian region Irwin’s transition back to the US Christmas in September Our Linguistics worker travel and equipment Support The Greatest Journey (Operation Christmas Child) Making disciples in Thailand through 'Hope for Life' Total: over $83,000 Thank You For Your Generosity Additional Projects: Help Cuidons pay for travel/conference expenses A gospel centered Christmas party in Thailand through the Reaching Ayutthaya team Help Ryan Symens with unexpected ministry-related expenses These endeavors vividly illustrate GCC's active involvement in God's global mission this year. Your prayers and support have been invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing the wonders He will unfold in 2026!

Memorial Service Friday, September 13th | 1PM Service Time 2 :00 PM CST

STATEMENT OF FAITH Statement of Faith 1. We believe the sixty-six books of the Bible to be the only inspired, authoritative Word of God, inerrant in the original manuscripts. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) 2. We believe that there is one God , the Creator, eternally existent in three Persons–Father, Son and Holy Spirit–each having the same essence and attributes. (2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19) 3. We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man in indivisible union. We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His substitutionary atonement through His shed blood, His death and bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His future bodily return in power and glory. (John 1:1,14; Philippians 2:6-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 19:11-16; I Corinthians 15:1-8) 4. We believe the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, regenerates, indwells, baptizes and seals all believers at the moment of their salvation, filling them as they yield to Him with the goal of conforming them to the image of Christ. (Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 12:13; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18) 5. We believe salvation is a gift of God received through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone and His sacrifice for sin. We believe that a person is justified by grace through faith apart from works and that all true believers have eternal life. Saving faith includes repentance, which is a change of mind about sin and the need for Jesus as Savior. (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16; I John 5:10-13; Mark 1:15) 6. We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head. (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:19-22) 7. We believe that water baptism and the *Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. (Acts 8:12; 1 Corinthians 11:23-28) 8. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the believer to everlasting glory in heaven with God and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment in hell apart from God. (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 22:3-5, 20:15; Daniel 12:2) *Communion is open to all who have trusted Christ as Savior whether members of Grace or not and is observed on the first Sunday of each month.

Envision Atlanta What: Envision Atlanta is a ministry that desires to serve the needs, both spiritual and physical, of the large refugee community in the suburbs of Atlanta. Over the last four decades, tens of thousands of refugees have settled into this area. During our week of service, participants will have opportunities to work at the Envision Acres Farm, play with children, help with tutoring and ESL training, encourage the local ethnic churches, build relationships and listen to stories, and pray through different apartment complexes in this community. It will be a highly relational and rich cultural service opportunity. LEARN MORE Wh en: August 20-27, 2027 Where: Clarkson, GA Cost: $700 APPLY NOW

Biblical Counseling/Training Who is it For? Biblical counseling* is available for people of all ages and walks of life. Youth counseling will be done with another person in the room (who will be held to confidentiality standards) for accountability purposes, and counseling with women will be handled in a manner consistent with wisdom and best practice. What to Expect Biblical Counseling is counseling that is directly centered and focused on the Bible to deal with the issues of life, leaning on the promise of 2 Peter 1:3 which says, "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." Its focus is discipleship and heart change as developed through obedience to and understanding better God’s word. Ultimately, the goal is to help you respond to your life circumstances in a way that will please God. The underlying assumption is that God’s Word truly is sufficient for life and godliness. Biblical counseling is meant to teach you to live a godly life in response to any life circumstances you may be going through, while also often providing genuine relief from various whole-self afflictions. Everything will be held in strict confidence, except where, in the counselor’s judgment, there is a biblical and/or legal requirement to involve others (e.g. criminal activity). Biblical Counseling is a free service of GCC and can be for grief, sexual sin, addictions, marital problems, depression, etc. Our Biblical Counselors Email one of our certified biblical counselors to let him know of your interest in receiving biblical counseling. Please indicate a time preference and they will contact you to schedule. Anthony Ochoa Biblical Counseling EMAIL ANTHONY BCC-PDI Daniel Maasen Biblical Counseling** EMAIL DANIEL BCC-PDI You are required to submit two additional forms to obtain counseling from Anthony or Daniel. Use the appropriate links access the forms. You will need to 1) complete and submit the associated PDI, then 2) include the completed Consent Form as an attachment when you email your counselor to schedule your appointment. CONSENT FORM *Counselor is certified via the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Counselor is not licensed or certified as a psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, mental health professional, marriage and family therapist, or social worker, and is not acting in such capacities. **Counselor has earned an ACBC specialization in Reconciliation. Interested in Biblical Counseling Training? Become equipped to serve and strengthen others. CONTACT US Prayer Group

Tithes & Offerings THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY Give Online This safe and flexible option is the easiest way to give at Grace Community Chapel! This method allows you to schedule a recurring or one-time gift charged to either your debit or credit card or bank account. Here you can easily manage your giving amount and specify where the funds should be applied. GIVE NOW Worried about the fees? Don't be! Our giving platform has some of the lowest processing fees and if you are giving by ACH your total donation is only subject to a $0.25 processing fee. 0% + $0.25 per ACH bank transfer donation 2.15% + $0.30/donation for credit and debit card donations Other Ways to Give By Mail Grace Community Chapel 7661 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 In Person Look for our donation boxes through out the concourse and the worship center. Text Text your donation amount to 84321 to initiate an online donation. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I need to have an account for online giving? A: No. You may give online with credit, debit or ACH transfer . Q: Can I designate my giving when I give online? A: Yes. Use the "Add Donation" button to designate to the following funds: General Fund (Tithes and Offerings – for ongoing church ministries, utilities, mortgage, furnishings, operating expenses and salaries) Missions Fund – for support of Missionaries and Missions Projects throughout the world Benevolence Fund – for helping members and friends who may be in need, and benevolence Change for Change - for a specified missions need collected through the month (changes monthly) All funds received are given with the understanding that our church leadership has full discretion and responsibility for distribution. Q: Can I set up an automatic recurring donation? A: Yes, select "Regularly" under the "Frequency" drop down menu. Q: What fees are associated with online giving? A: There are no fees charged to you, the giver. 100% of the amount you donate is tax deductible. Grace Community Chapel pays: 2.15% + $0.30/donation for credit and debit card donations 0% + $0.25 per ACH bank transfer donation Q: Is online giving secure? A: Yes. Stripe is PCI compliant . To be PCI compliant, they must follow set standards for securing payment information throughout a transaction. These requirements are designed to ensure that they process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Grace Community Chapel does not receive any personal credit card or bank account information. Q: What if I need additional help with online giving? A: Please call the church office at 636-970-1311 . GIVE NOW

Awana Student Resources To help your child progress through their handbooks, download files such as theme songs, Bible biographies, and memory verses pertaining to their specific handbook. There are separate downloads for: ESV (English Standard Version), NIV84 (New International Version 1984 Edition), NKJV (New King James Version) Technical Information: Click below to download a zip file with the following resources: PDF files: can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Download For Free ). HTML files: can be opened in any standard web-browser. Audio files: (MP3 or WAV formats) can be opened in most media players (such as iTunes, Windows Media Player or VLC). Video files: (MP4, WMV, MPEG or MOV formats) can be opened in most media players (such as Quicktime (Mac OSX), Windows Media Player (Windows) or VLC. Cubbies Cubbies: NOTE: Cubbies memorize and recite as a group therefore we only use ESV. AppleSeed Resource Bundle (ESV) Sparks Sparks: HangGlider Handbook HangGlider Handbook Audio ESV HangGlider Handbook Audio NIV84 HangGlider Handbook Audio NKJV SkyStormer Handbook SkyStormer Handbook Audio ESV SkyStormer Handbook Audio NIV84 SkyStormer Handbook Audio NKJV WingRunner Handbook WingRunner Handbook Audio ESV WingRunner Handbook Audio NIV84 WingRunner Handbook Audio NKJV tnt Truth and Training: Agents of Grace Agents of Grace Handbook Audio ESV Agents of Grace Handbook Audio NIV84 Agents of Grace Handbook Audio NKJV Evidence of Grace Evidence of Grace Handbook Audio ESV Evidence of Grace Handbook Audio NIV84 Evidence of Grace Handbook Audio NKJV Discovery of Grace Discovery of Grace Handbook Audio ESV Discovery of Grace Handbook Audio NIV84 Discovery of Grace Handbook Audio NKJV Grace in Action Grace in Action Handbook Audio ESV Grace in Action Handbook Audio NIV84 Grace in Action Handbook Audio NKJV Trek Trek Pacing Schedule: 2026/2027 Trek Bible Summaries: NKJV Trek Bible Summaries: KJV Trek Bible Summaries: ESV Trek Bible Summaries: NIV Journey Journey Pacing Schedule 7 Bible Summaries 2024-2025 Bible-Summaries-ESV 39 Books Bible-Summaries-KJV 39 Books Bible-Summaries-NKJV 39 Books Bible-Summaries-NIV 39 Books

Catechism Study Anchored in Christ Introduction: The word "catechism" comes from the Greek word κατηχέω (katēcheō), which means "to instruct" or "to teach." Throughout church history, catechisms have been written to instruct new believers in the faith so they can understand what a church believes on major issues. Ultimately, the purpose is to ensure new believers (of all ages) will be able to articulate the faith they believe. What to expect: A typical catechism includes a list of questions and answers. The catechism user is expected to memorize the question and answer. The hope is not to cover every possible element of each doctrine, but that in each question a foundation of sound doctrine can be laid to prepare the believer for maturity. Catechisms can be done by an individual memorizing the questions and answers themselves, or by an instructor (often a parent, pastor, or teacher) asking the question, and the student providing the expected answer. Get started today! Get Your Copy of the Catechism Course: You can purchase a printed copy of the Catechism Course on Amazon, or if you prefer, download a digital copy using the links below. Start your journey today and deepen your understanding of the faith! DIGITAL DOWNLOAD PURCHASE PAPER COPY Teach and Disciple: Looking for a biblically grounded way to teach your kids, guide your family, or disciple others? The following lessons, paired with the companion book, deepens understanding of essential Christian beliefs and equips you to lead with confidence. Click on a lesson to download the teaching guide Lesson 1 Document Scripture Bibliology Download Lesson 4 Document Jesus Christ Christology Download Lesson 7 Document Angels and Demon Angelogy/Demonology Download Lesson 10 Document The Church Ecclesiology Download Lesson 2 Document Attributes of God Theology Proper Download Lesson 5 Document Creation Creation Theology Download Lesson 8 Document The Holy Spirit Pneumatology Download Lesson 11 Document The End Times Eschatology Download Lesson 3 Document Trinity Trinitarianism Download Lesson 6 Document Man Anthropology Download Lesson 9 Document Salvation Soteriology Download Extras Document Appendix Download