Clusters Clusters Sunday and Midweek Adult Discipleship Opportunities What is a Cluster? This opportunity will feature a new approach to adult discipleship engagement under the broader title of clusters. By basic definition, clusters involve smaller collections of people (approximately 12) that gather in the interests of advancing personal growth and reproductive discipleship influence. Weekly cluster gatherings generally feature homework assignments, and they prioritize interactive engagement during scheduled meetings. The weekly homework assignments will require a completion time of approximately one hour. Feel free to contact Chris Lentz if you have questions. Advancing the Kingdom A Collaborative Journey of Knowing, Growing, and Going The Advancing the Kingdom clusters will include three distinct participation opportunities, with two of these options occurring on Sunday morning during the second or third hour, and the other option occurring on Tuesday evening (women only). Specific times are identified below. All of these clusters will utilize the Rose Guide to Discipleship as the core curriculum. A key structural goal within the Advancing the Kingdom clusters includes mixing individuals who are less seasoned in their faith with those who are further along in their faith journey. In both cases, the idea of learning with the intention to reproduce will include a primary point of emphasis. Those interested in participating in one of the Advancing the Kingdom clusters will incur a $20 expense* (scholarships available as needed) to cover costs associated with full color copies, a binder, and a book that will be utilized to address issues of Christian identity. *Payment can be made electronically at the time of registration or via cash/personal check at the first cluster session. Two copies of the Rose Guide to Discipleship are available at Grace Central and can be reviewed as desired before making a decision about registering for this cluster. SUNDAY (September 7-May 31): Facilitators: James and Missy Jolliff Time: 9:45 – 11:00 AM Location: Room 109 Facilitators: Chris Lentz and Ken Johnson Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Location: Room 109 MIDWEEK: Facilitators: Kristi Grimes and Jennifer Hill Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:45 PM Dates: September 16-May 5 Location: Room 102 Women Only! Classes Ongoing Opportuniites Classes Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship Opportunities The following Sunday Adult Class will encompass the full ministry year. Formal registration for this class has closed; feel free to contact Chris Lentz if you have questions. Exploring the Old Testament A Journey of Information and Inspiration September 7, 2025 – May 31, 2026 This class will include three unique parts. In Part One, we gain an understanding of how the 66 books of the Bible came to be. In Part Two, we turn our attention to the Old Testament and begin by constructing a free-hand map of Israel and answer the questions: 1) Where did important events occur? 2) Why did various empires desire to gain control of this area? and 3) Why did God choose this tiny land bridge of geography to bring glory to Himself? In Part Three, we engage in a synopsis of each Old Testament book through exploring key elements such as characters, themes, and important historical details. Through it all, we will discover that God is not full of anger, wrath, and judgment, but rather faithfulness, patience, and love. *A book by the title of Introducing the Old Testament is highly recommended as a supplement to classroom instruction. This book can be purchased on Amazon at a cost of $10.92. Teachers: Dan Cheek, Stephen Smith, and Josh Turner Time: 9:50 – 10:50 AM Location: Adult Central The following Sunday discipleship opportunities are offered continuously and require no registration. You are welcome to join them at any time. 8:30 am Young and Growing Families The Young & Growing Families class offers an adult discussion-based arrangement that is designed to mirror the Gospel Project curriculum being taught on Sunday mornings within GraceKids Sunday School. The common demographic includes young parents (20's-40's). Parents accompanying infants are welcome to attend with their children. Style: Study/Discussion Leader: Tim and Margie Brown Location: Room 110 9:50 am Bereans (all adults) The Bereans class is centered around Bible studies, through guided discussion. The common age demographic for this class is middle age to older adults; however, participation is open to those across all age categories. Style: Group Discussion Leader: Charles Saff Location: Room 106 Growing Families (primarily young families) The Growing Families class is structured around Bible and topical studies that occur through guided discussion. The common age demographic for this class includes younger couples (20’s–40’s) with or without children. Style: Study/Discussion Leaders: Darren and Leslie Moe Location: Room 110 Koinonia (all adults) Koinonia attracts mature believers as well as younger seekers. Sessions are primarily lecture style with heavy emphasis on applying biblical study to the issues of real life, with the ultimate goal of personally knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. The weekly presentation of various topics usually follows an eight-week series format. The group offers fellowship, sharing of testimonies, praise, and prayer requests, as well as outstanding weekly snacks. Style: Lecture/Discussion Leader: George Velius Location: Hope Hall Sojourners (all adults) The Sojourners class is primarily committed to engaging in Bible studies through a lecture and discussion setting and is designed to accommodate adults across all age categories. Style: Lecture/Discussion Leader: John Krug Location: Room 102 11:15 am Beacons of Light (single adults 45 and older) This class is designed to bring together single adults who are age 45+ for the purpose of engaging in fellowship and Bible study. This ministry also offers planned social gatherings monthly. Style: Teaching/Discussion Leader: Pat Turner Location: Hope Hall College-Age Adults (ages 18-25) This class will provide biblical studies, both book-based and topical, that are relevant to this important transition period in an adult's life. Style: Study/Discussion Leader: Randy and Tricia Barton Location: Room 110 Prayer Group Meet for an informal time of conversational prayer for the ministries and staff of Grace Community Chapel. Time: 8:30, 9:50 and 11:15 am Location: Conference Room in the Main Office (CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.) Prayer Group

Forms Facility Request Forms All activities and events being held on-site require submission and ministry staff approval of a Calendar Request form. This form must be submitted at least 3 weeks ahead of the event. Your event is not considered final or scheduled until you receive confirmation from the church office. Please note: your Facility Request will be subject to our church's policies and procedures, which can be viewed below. We request that you review and adhere to these guidelines to ensure that your event runs smoothly and safely. CALENDAR REQUEST FORM WEDDING REQUEST FORM Policies and Procedures: An adult responsible for the group must be in attendance during the entire event. Anyone using the facility may be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred during their occupancy of the facilities. You are only allowed to use the rooms/areas requested on this form, even when other rooms are empty. Use of any equipment (TV, DVD player, projectors, marker boards, toys, etc.) must have prior permission for use. No hanging or tacking of any items on walls is allowed without prior permission. A reasonable attempt should be made to leave the facility as it was found. A custodial fee may be assessed based on the condition of the room after the event (see #3 and #4 below). Events with Food or Drink: There will be no alcoholic beverages, vaping, or smoking in the church. Any special music entertainment must have prior approval. The church dishes and kitchen equipment are available for church functions and must be cleaned and put away. Empty all trash. Large bags are available in the kitchen. Take bags to the large dumpster located in the rear parking lot. CALENDAR REQUEST FORM Additional Forms: EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Collectives Midweek Adult Discipleship Opportunities Collectives: Midweek Adult Discipleship Opportunities Men of Grace Bible Study: This Bible study is an opportunity for men of all ages to study God's Word together and share how God is working in their lives. They meet on Monday evenings during the school year and take a break during the summer. There is no cost or registration. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 'Is God Enough?' (4-week study on the book of Colossians) November 3-24 Mondays, 6:00-7:30 pm, Adult Central Women of Grace Bible Study: The Women of Grace ministry offers weekly Bible and topical studies for women who want to advance in their love for Jesus and their relationships with one another. Leaders: Kimberly Klein, Barb Farrell, Jean Carroll, Kristi Grimes Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight September 23-November 13 Schedule: Tuesdays : 6:30-8:30 pm, Adult Central Wednesdays : 9:00-11:15 am, Adult Central Thursdays : 6:30-8:30 pm, Grace Commons Women of all ages are welcome to join us as we explore the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. Don't just wonder about Heaven—embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace. Registration has closed for this study. Precept Bible Study: Precept involves a weekly Bible study that is based on the Precept Bible study method, which encourages participants “to discover God’s Word for yourself, but not by yourself”. These studies are open to men and women of all ages. Registration is required; Please register as soon as possible so we can order workbooks in time to do the first lesson prior to the first class. . Study Description: Ezekiel Part 2 The study of the book of Ezekiel (Part 2) covers chapters 33-48 in 7 lessons with DVD lectures between lessons (14 weeks total). The homework takes about five hours every two weeks. Dates: August 26 - December 2 Schedule: Tuesdays: 2:00-3:15 pm, Adult Central Room 108 Tuesdays: 7:00-8:15 pm, Adult Central Room 108 Registration has closed for this study.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT AT GCC Girls' Night Out events are designed with YOU in mind - casual, fun, and friendly. It's a time to get away for an evening and take a break from the busy-ness of life. Events include inspiring speakers, helpful topics, and light refreshments - always coffee! We hope you'll join us for our next Girls' Night Out event, and bring a friend or two. Everyone's welcome! (for ladies high school and up) Use the form at the bottom of the page to receive news about upcoming Girls' Night Out events at Grace Community Chapel. GNO Mailing List Join Our Mailing List Sign up to receive news about upcoming events First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Biblical Counseling 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 counselors to let him know of your interest in receiving biblical counseling*. Please indicate a time preference; 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 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. Professional Counseling Professional Counseling Mark Stevens, LPC Grace Community Chapel offers confidential professional counseling to its regular attendees. Mark Stevens (LPC) is available by appointment and is proficient in the areas of marriage, depressed moods, anxiety, anger, parenting, stress, and addictions. Referrals can also be made through this ministry for emotional issues beyond the scope of Mark's expertise. If you have questions or would like to schedule a counseling session, use the form below. Subsidized fee arrangements are offered to regular attendees of GCC. If you would like to make an online payment for counseling services, use this button. MAKE A PAYMENT Request an Appointment or ask a question. Name Email Phone Message Submit

Jon and Tammy Junker The Evangelical Alliance Mission Phone: 800-343-3144 Email: info@teamworld.org Address: TEAM PO Box 969 Wheaton, IL 60187-0969 Birthday: Jon: June 14 Tammy: May 25 Meigan Grace: October 15 Mission Focus Our mission focus is the local church because we believe Scripture teaches that the local church is God's way of reaching the world for Christ. Our desire is to see healthy, vibrant churches established in Japan. We do whatever the Lord brings our way to that end, from neighborhood outreach to translating helpful discipleship/evangelism tools, from encouraging new missionaries to helping improve TEAM as an organization through input as internship coordinators and supervisors, from pastors meetings to Japanese and foreign mission leadership meetings. Blessing: opportunities and needs abound! It has been great to see God honor it when believers and churches simply take Him at His Word, and to see changes occur such as revitalization of a church. Challenge: there are so many churches and unbelievers that are content with bare survival instead of desiring to thrive. How do we get more people to catch the vision of taking God at His word? Testimony Jon's Testimony Jon trusted in Jesus at the age of 5 and was baptized at the age of 10. He didn't really start to follow Jesus until 10th grade. It was a simple, "I will follow you" Jesus, but it changed his life. He started loving God's Word, praying, attending church, and loving people. One thing he didn't want to become was a missionary. But in college God used Acts chapter 2 to impact him in such a way that he gave up putting sports first and started preparing for being a missionary. He didn't care where it would be, but God in graciousness, let him return to Japan. Being a missionary in Japan can be really challenging, but like one of his co- workers said, "church planting is fun". God has been gracious in giving him opportunities to serve the Japanese, serve fellow missionaries and to serve his Savior. You couldn’t ask for anything better! Tammy's Testimony Tammy trusted in Jesus in the 6th grade, but didn't actually start following Jesus as Lord until a junior in college. After being discipled in Campus Crusade (now the Cru), she went on a short-term missions project in Osaka Japan. It was there that God used the verse "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Beseech the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers to the field" to call her to missions in Japan. That call continued to be confirmed as she taught English in Japan for 3 years and served at a local Japanese church (her first home church) and helped local missionaries. During work as a short-term missionary with TEAM in Japan, Tammy met Jon, and they've been serving the Lord together happily ever after since! Previous Steve & Nancy Huerd Church Planters (Japan) Next Solomon & Ruby Kendagor International Broadcast/Discipling

Scott & Jayne Cuidon Global Missionary Counseling Phone: 630-580-5750 Email: scottcuidon@meintl.org Address: MEI P.O. Box 4947 Wheaton, IL 60189 Birthday: Scott: March 10 Jayne: October 28 Mission Focus Our focus is to provide a holistic approach to spiritual and emotional health for those wearied or wounded on the front lines of ministry around the globe. Through spiritual friendship, spiritual direction and biblical counseling, we offer time and space to listen to God, refocus life and ministry priorities, and rest. Three, six or twelve day retreats serve as an opportunity to heal, gain perspective, and receive input from fellow missionaries in a confidential and safe environment. Testimony Scott's Testimony: As I was filling out the application for the dorm at K-State, I had a very distinct urge to live on a certain floor in a certain dorm, although I knew no one there. As it turned out, a group of CRU students had picked that dorm floor as their evangelism target that next year. I showed up with a big “bull’s-eye” on my chest. Sometime before Thanksgiving in 1981, I was alone in my dorm room reading Hal Lindsey’s, “The Late, Great, Planet Earth” which pretty much scared me into the Kingdom ☺. And although at the time I didn’t know that I was “becoming a Christian” that night, I made a sincere decision to invite Christ into my life, to forgive my sin, and to make me the person He wanted me to be. I became more and more involved with CRU over the next months/years, to the point that I dropped out of the Architecture program that I was in because I thought I wanted to be a missionary . . . and so I transferred to Truman State to study math education. I thought that it would be easy to get into any country in the world as a math teacher. Jayne's Testimony: I remember as a young child not only wanting to please my parents, but also wanting to avoid hell (a topic spoken of often in our Free Will Baptist circles). I “asked Jesus to come into my heart” at 4, was baptized at 8, worked and grew up in the church 3-4 nights a week, and even went on mission trips, but it wasn’t until college that I began to understand what it meant to walk with Jesus daily even though I had a thorough knowledge of Scripture. I was discipled and developed a deep love for the word of God for transformation rather than knowledge. Previous Jabe & Elena Barker College Campus Ministry Next Steve & Nancy Huerd College Campus Ministry

Grace K!DS Where K!DS Learn to Love & Live for Jesus And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. - Luke 2:52 Interested in serving in Grace K!DS? Fill out the interest form below and we will be in touch soon! VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM Sunday Mornings 8:30 Nursery (Babies-24 Months) Preschool Ministry (Age 2-5) Kids Worship (KDG-Grade 5) 9:50 Nursery (Babies-24 Months) Preschool Ministry (Age 2-5) Sunday School (KDG-Grade 5) 11:15 Nursery (Babies-24 Months) Preschool Ministry (Age 2-5) Planning to visit GCC for the first time? Pre-register your family today! PRE-REGISTER NOW! Parent Connect PARENT CONNECT Our weekly Grace K!DS communication includes: What your kids are learning at church Questions/ideas for conversations with your kids Family discipleship and worship content (Gospel Project @ Home) All delivered right to your inbox! I WANT IN! If you have questions about Kids Ministries or would like to know about current serving opportunities, Contact our Kids Ministry Director Miss Carrie! Kids & Family Worship 2025 Dates: March 16, October 5, & December 14 Hope H all | 9:50-10:50 am So, what is it? A Sunday morning experience where families with young c hildren can worship and learn together in a style oriented to kids! Families come together and stay together. Worship and learn through hands-on activities. Content geared toward kids - presented in a style the whole family will enjoy.

Thailand Mission Trip What: In northern Thailand, the GCC team will provide care and instruction in a VBS style for approximately 50 children of SIM Thailand missionaries during their annual conference. The team is responsible for both morning and afternoon sessions for four and a half days. Additionally, we will travel to Ayutthata to help that team's business as mission (Joyful Heart Bilingual House) conduct an English camp, help the Hope for Life team minister at the temples, and support the local church planting team. Wh en: Early 2027