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December Goal: Reflect on this year’s 11 challenges and design a personal goal for December. Overview: As we close out the year, take time to reflect on the journey so far: What challenge grew you the most? What stretched you or pushed you out of your comfort zone? Why was it so hard, and what did you learn? Using your reflections, create a goal for December that builds on what God has already started in your life this year. Make it something meaningful, achievable, and uniquely tailored to your own growth. Examples of Personal Goals: Commit to praying daily for someone in your life. Dedicate time each week to serve your community or someone in need. Focus on deepening your understanding of a specific Scripture passage or theme. Revisit a past challenge and try it again with renewed energy. Write your goal down and pray over it. Consider sharing it with a friend or family member who can encourage and support you as you finish the year strong, keeping your eyes on Jesus. "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

Prayer Why do we pray? In Galatians, we are called to "bear one another's burdens," and one of the ways we can practically do this is through prayer. We want to partner with you as you seek the Lord's will in whatever circumstance. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 NEED PRAYER? REQUEST IT HERE Lift others up in prayer. Join the prayer chain. One way we can encourage each other is to pray specifically for each other's needs. If you are a member or regular attender at GCC we invite you to join our prayer chain. JOIN THE PRAYER CHAIN Join Our Prayer Team Are you seeking a supportive community to lift up the ministries and staff of Grace Community Chapel in prayer? Join us for an informal time of conversational prayer where we come together to support our church family. When: Sundays: 8:30 AM | 9:50 AM | 11:15 AM Where: Conference Room in the Main Office Whether you have a specific prayer request or simply want to participate in praying for others, everyone is welcome. If you have something you would like us to pray for, please use the link below to submit your request NEED PRAYER? REQUEST IT HERE Come be a part of this heartfelt time of connection and support through prayer. We look forward to praying with you!

Our Global Workers Raymond & Kathryn Hain Greater Europe Mission | Rome, Italy Mission Focus For 5 decades, we have been on mission to share the gospel cross-culturally, but especially to Muslims. Seventeen years in the Middle East gave us Arabic language skills that break down walls when we explain Jesus (Essa) in the language and concepts of the Quran. Rome has given us a place where we have freedom to share Jesus without fear of the secret police, stoning or deportations. By leaving the spiritual principalities that rule over their countries, individuals are more open to question Islam. In one park downtown, we can share the gospel in a neighborhood that speaks 120 languages, many from unreached people groups. Once on the bus, I sat next to a Wolof from Senegal. With only 15 minutes all I could do was help him question his Islamic upbringing, “Why could Essa heal people and raise the dead, but Mohammed couldn’t?” or “Why is Mohammed dead but Essa is alive?” I rarely am refused when offering the Gospel of John in Arabic as the story of the “Life of the Messiah” (one of Jesus’ titles in the Quran). Seeds planted. From God comes the growth. With prayer, Bible portions, and gentle questions, we plant seed after seed in Italy’s fertile soil. Thank you so much for coming along side us in reaching the displaced peoples from the 10-40 window in Rome." Back to Global Workers

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.

Young Adults Who Are We Our ministry is comprised of single and married young adults whose desire is to love God, love others, and grow in our walk with the Lord. We strive to build a community through Bible study and fellowship to bring others closer to God. We meet on Sunday mornings at 11:15 in Room 110. Find us on social media or use the contact form below if you need more information. Follow Us Have Questions? Name Phone Email Message Submit

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. August Change for Change Equipping Teachers. Transforming Lives. Opening doors for the gospel in 5 new countries! Amy Scott serves as associate director of the Sparrow Project through TeachBeyond , a teacher education program for under-resourced schools around the world. As a direct result of this training, teachers have come to faith in Jesus Christ. Their transformed lives go on to influence their families, classrooms, schools, and communities. TeachBeyond would like to launch Sparrow Project in five new countries: Malawi, Guinea-Bissau, Brazil, Mexico, and Belize . Each new country represents an opportunity to equip educators who will impact countless children and families for years to come. The August Change for Change collection will help launch these new programs. The estimated cost is $1000 for each country, for a total of $5000 . Any funds beyond this will support other Sparrow Project needs. Praise God for the effectiveness of The Sparrow Project in reaching teachers for Christ! Pray for Amy as she continues to help direct The Sparrow Project. 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!

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

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

Our Global Workers Jabe and Elena Serving with schools in the Philippines For more information about their work in the Philippines, pick up a copy of their bio in the red folder near the church office. Back to Global Workers