France Short-Term Opportunity Pray for our Prayer Team Our France team leaves January 5th for Paris and will return to St. Louis on January 16. Please pray for safe travels today, and continue to pray for the team throughout their time in France as they provide support to the Irwins in their efforts to start a new church plant. How you can pray Pray for the people of Paris, especially in the area of the new church (metro station called Gare de Lyon). Pray for the leaders of the new church, Doug and Emilee Irwin and Guillaume and Elodie Bourin (that's all we know now) and their spiritual direction in setting precedents for the new church. Pray for the six short-term team members to be effective supporters with eyes to see the needs and spiritual challenges. Prayers have been answered for the Irwins to find a place for the church to meet. Trip Details: What: Participate in local prayer for the new church plant that the Irwins are launching January 22nd. When: January 5-16 Where: Paris, France area Why: To serve and encourage the Irwins in their ministry. To provide local prayer support and possibly hand out invites about the launch of Eglise de la Rive Droite. Meet the Team With less than 2% committed followers of Jesus in France, most people in France do not even know a genuine believer. Grace missionaries, Doug and Emilee Irwin, along with their French co-leaders, have a bold vision to start a new French-speaking church, near a massive metro station near the center of Paris. They launch in January 2023 and have asked a team from Grace to come and pray over all aspects of this effort. We are that prayer team. Thank you for joining with us prayerfully and financially. Dan Cheek DONATE Carol Cheek DONATE Frank McEachron DONATE Marcia McEachron DONATE Bill Start DONATE Gail Start DONATE

Connect With Us FILL OUT A CONNECT CARD Service Times What to Expect: You’ll experience verse-by-verse, exegetical preaching that takes Scripture seriously and explains it clearly. Our pastor works through the Bible passage by passage, helping us understand what the text meant in its original context and how God’s Word speaks to our lives today. Each message is centered on Christ and grounded in the authority of Scripture. Our music, whether you attend the early or later services, you’ll encounter the same heart and direction in worship—bringing together timeless hymns and current worship songs . Each service includes vocals, keyboards, guitars, and percussion. The 8:30 AM early service features a softer sound with a cajón, while the later services include a full drum set. Our aim is to grow together into a shared worship life that reflects the whole church family, united in song and purpose. Join us on Sundays: Three Opportunities! Early Service: 8:30 AM Later Services: 9:50 AM ( Student Ministry meets this hour only!) 11:15 AM Can’t attend in person? Missed a Sunday? Watch live or on demand at YouTube or the Church Center app . Find out More: Click here for Adult Discipleship Opportunities. Click here for details about Kids Ministries. Click here for details about Student Ministries. Contact Us Next Steps Get to know us better by attending these classes, which are required for membership at GCC. LUNCH AT GRACE Meet the pastors and hear about the heart of our church. Children are welcome to join us. Sunday, April 19 12:15 pm | Hope Hall RSVP RSVP by the Wednesday before DISCOVERING GRACE Dig deeper and ask specific questions about our Statement of Faith, doctrines, and priorities. (high school and up) Sunday, April 26 11:15 am | Grace Commons RSVP RSVP by the Friday before SHARING GRACE Understand the culture of our church and our passion to walk an authentic Christian life. (high school and up) Sunday, April 19 11:15 am | Grace Commons RSVP RSVP by the Friday before Volunteer at GCC We would love for you to be a part of what God is doing at GCC, and there are many opportunities for you to get involved through serving. Whether you enjoy working with adults, students, or children, have interest in music or tech support, want to serve as an usher or greeter, or would like to help with a community outreach event, Grace has a place for you! DISCOVER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Membership at GCC If you would like to become a member at GCC, we require that you first go through the "Next Steps" process listed above . Through this process, you will meet the staff, get to know the heart of our church, and learn about the core values that guide the ministry here at GCC. Although membership is not required to serve in the ministry, you can vote on the yearly budget and officers of the Missions, Deaconess, Deacons, and Elder board. MEMBERSHIP At GRACE Volunteer Prayer Prayer at Grace At GCC we believe in the power of prayer. Submit a prayer request or ask to join our Prayer Chain email list REQUEST PRAYER JOIN THE PRAYER CHAIN

GRACE COMMONS Helping you Pursue Maturity in Him. At Grace Commons, our church library, we’ve created a space where spiritual growth and learning can flourish. Here you’ll find a collection of resources chosen to help you in your pursuit of maturity in Christ. Our shelves feature: Books written by our pastors and ministry leaders – works shaped by prayer, Scripture, and the heartbeat of our own church family. Influential titles from trusted Christian authors – wisdom and insight from voices who have guided believers across the globe. Every book in Grace Commons is carefully selected with one goal in mind: to draw you closer to Jesus and equip you to live out your faith with greater depth and joy. Whether you’re looking for a devotional for daily encouragement, theological works to stretch your understanding, or stories that inspire faith in action, Grace Commons is a place to discover resources that will nurture your walk with Christ. New Arrivals The purpose of this devotional is to explore what makes these core beliefs function. Why does the death of a man, even the God-man, mean that I can be right with God? Why doesn’t the old system of sacrifices and rules function anymore? This study explores the Old Covenants alongside the book of Romans to build depth into the core Christian beliefs, taking the believer beyond “because the Bible says so” into a functional, practical understanding of how their faith works and what is expected of them in response. Readers will examine multiple Scripture passages and answer guiding questions that will help lead them into a deeper understanding of their faith. Copies available in Grace Commons PURCHASE Anthony Ochoa Copies available in Grace Commons Humanity Redeemed By: Anthony Ochoa Humanity Redeemed lays out an essential biblical worldview of mankind, exploring who we are, what went wrong, and how God’s redemptive plan is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In Him, we not only see who God is but also what it truly means to be human as God intended. By allowing Scripture to shape our worldview, we can respond to these difficult times with consistency, conviction, and hope. PURCHASE Doctrine for the Hungry By: Anthony Ochoa Originally developed as a discipleship manual for a local church, this resource equips God’s people with the doctrinal clarity and discernment they were meant to grow in. Rather than offering all the answers in a reference-style format, this manual presents students with competing doctrinal views and trains them to think carefully, biblically, and humbly about what they believe—and why they reject other positions. PURCHASE Staff Written Devotionals Copies available in Grace Commons What's on the Shelf Copies available in Grace Commons REFERENCE COUNSELING PURSUING MATURITY DISCIPLESHIP KIDS Click on a category To see a list of tiles available in Grace Commons Reference Titles Reference Titles Copies available in Grace Commons Title Gudem Reference Nelson's Concordance of Bible Phrases Nelson Reference Systematic Theology Gudem Reference The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament Reference The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament Reference The International Bible Commentary Reference Through the Bible Series McGee Reference Counseling Titles Counseling Titles Copies available in Grace Commons Title Lewis Counseling A Theology of Biblical Counseling Lambert Counseling A Theology of Christian Counseling Adams Counseling Addictions Welch Counseling Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave Welch Counseling At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry Gallagher Counseling Christian Living in the Home Adams Counseling Competent to Counsel Adams Counseling Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Vroegop Counseling Finally Free Lambert Counseling How Does Sanctification Work? Powlison Counseling How People Change Tripp Counseling How to Handle Trouble Adams Counseling Humility Murray Counseling 1: The Root of Sin Gallagher Counseling Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands Tripp Counseling Page 1 of 2 Pursuing Maturity Titles Pursuing Maturity Copies available in Grace Commons Title Watson Pursuing Maturity A Chance to Die Elliot Pursuing Maturity Attributes of God Pink Pursuing Maturity Bible Answers for Jehvoah Witnesses Trombley Pursuing Maturity Biblical Eldership Strauch Pursuing Maturity Bonhoefferr Metaxas Pursuing Maturity Bonhoefferr (abridged) Metaxas Pursuing Maturity Boundaries Cloud Pursuing Maturity Chasing God's Heart Ochoa Pursuing Maturity Church History Shelley Pursuing Maturity Coffee Shop Church Ochoa Pursuing Maturity Connecting Crabb Pursuing Maturity Cosmic Chemistry Lennox Pursuing Maturity Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies Snoeberger Pursuing Maturity Critical Dilemma Shenvi Pursuing Maturity Eusebius Maier Pursuing Maturity Page 1 of 7 Discipleship Titles Discipleship Titles Copies available in Grace Commons Title Ochoa Discipleship Core & Covenant (P&T Editions) Maasen Discipleship Dueteronomy Maasen Discipleship John Krute Discipleship Jude & 2nd Peter Maasen Discipleship Proverbs Krute/Massen Discipleship Self-Confrontation Broger Discipleship Kids Titles Kids Titles Copies available in Grace Commons Title Author Category Amen The Daily Grace Company Kids Anytime, Anyplace, Any Prayer Wifler Kids Anytime, Anyplace, Any Prayer (Storybook) Wifler Kids Arlo and the Great Big Coverup Howard Kids Bible Infographikcs for Kids Volume 1 Kids Bible Infographikcs for Kids Volume 2 Kids C is for Christian The Good Book for Children Kids Coop Helps Out Regju Kids Coop Messes up Regju Kids Creation Provencher Kids Did God Learn His ABCs Jannett Kids Does God Go on Vacation Jannett Kids Does God Sleep Jannett Kids God Provencher Kids God Came Near to Me Wetherell Kids Page 1 of 7 Something Missing? If you’re looking for a book we don’t currently carry, we encourage you to engage with our local library system. Most public libraries are eager to add suggested titles, and by requesting Christian resources, you’ll be helping to strengthen the collection of Christian material available throughout our community. Use the links below to search for a title or make a suggestion directly to your local library LOOK UP A TITLE REQUEST A TITLE

GCC Publicity Request Instructions (Note: This information is for ministry coordinators who are requesting publicity for an event or activity at Grace Community Chapel.) Please review the details below prior to submitting your Publicity Request form. Contact Patty Mund (pmund@gcchapel.org ) if you have any questions. Ministry Staff Approval All activities and events being held on-site require submission and ministry staff approval of a Calendar Request form . All off-site activities and events being promoted at Grace require ministry staff approval as well, and a Calendar Request form is required. Please complete the Calendar Request form for off-site event approval before proceeding with a Publicity Request. If you have not submitted a ‘Calendar Request’ form and/or had a ministry staff member approve your event or activity, please do so before submitting a ‘Publicity Request’ form. CALENDAR REQUEST FORM Do you need to use a Publicity Request form? (The answer is almost always 'yes'.) The first step in requesting publicity, regardless of what type of publicity you need, is to complete and submit the form, following the guidelines on this page. (Even if your only request is for a bulletin announcement, or if you’re not sure what kind of publicity resources are available to you, a publicity request is needed.) Almost every event and program at Grace is promoted on our app or website, through our email marketing system, and on social media. Your event or ministry program may be receiving more publicity than you realize, and the completed form will help ensure your publicity needs are covered. Of course there are exceptions, so if in doubt, please contact Patty . PUBLICITY REQUEST FORM Publicity Guidelines Promotional materials and resources are provided to support the ministries of GCC and require the approval of the ministry staff. Available resources may include print materials, bulletin announcement, email campaign, website, social media, and online registration. Requests for publicity should be submitted a minimum of three weeks prior to the date publicity is to begin. Choose one person from your ministry area to communicate the promotional needs for your event/activity. Ensure all details are accurate before submitting your request. Changes cannot be made after materials are printed. An online registration form should not be altered once registration has begun. Ministry staff will ensure that all materials meet required standards, including aesthetic quality and appropriate content. Remember The ‘Publicity Request’ process is separate from the ‘Calendar Request’ process. Please be sure to submit a ‘Calendar Request Form ' . All Publicity Requests are submitted to Patty Mund, then she will coordinate with others as needed. The event/activity should have only one person assigned to coordinate the publicity needs with Patty. All requests should be made three weeks prior to when the publicity is needed (not three weeks prior to the event date).

Incident Report Incident Report Form Use this form to report incidents occurring on GCC property as well as during GCC events. This form should be submitted within 72 hours of an incident taking place. INCIDENT REPORT FORM

What is Missions at GCC? GLOBAL WORKERS SHORT-TERM CHANGE FOR CHANGE GIVE NEWSLETTER More | | | | GCC Global exists to proclaim Jesus to unreached people groups around the world. We do this through regular financial support of our global workers, as well as monthly giving events we call “Change For Change.” Our goal is to equip indigenous people within unreached people groups to spread the gospel, plant churches, and enable ongoing ministry in areas who have little-to-no access to the Word of God. MEET OUR GLOBAL WORKERS How Can I Get Involved? GIVE Ongoing Financial Support: When you give online you can designate a portion to the missions program. GIVE ONLINE Change for Change: Specified missions need collected through the month (changes monthly) Check out this Month's Change for Change Campaign! GO Short Term Missions GCC - Short Term Missions: Every year, we sponsor a number of short-term missions in which many members of our congregation engage. In addition to GCC-sponsored trips, our members are involved in a variety of missions efforts, both near and far. Find out more and see upcoming events at the link below! SHORT-TERM MISSIONS PRAY Jesus said "therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matt 9:38) Pray for our Global Workers listed on our website. Use the Operation World website to pray for specific countries. Join our Missions Newsletter Missions Newsletter Do you have a heart for missions? If you are a member or regular attender of Grace Community Chapel, you can receive regular reports from global workers we support SIGNUP FOR THE MISSIONS REPORT Missions Newsletter

Short-Term Missions Short-Term Missions Every year, we sponsor a number of short-term missions in which many members of our congregation engage. In addition to GCC-sponsored trips, our members are involved in a variety of missions efforts, both near and far. The Missions Committee offers a tiered system specifically for youth as they progress through missions opportunities at GCC: Tier 1 - Local Church ministry with a training requirement. Tier 2 - U.S.-based overnight trip, serving outside the St. Louis but not outside the continental U.S. Tier 3 - Foreign Missions - anything outside of the U.S. 2026 Short-Term Opportunities Click an image below for more information. Camp Barnabas Camp Barnabas is a ministry in Southwest Missouri dedicated to providing a unique Christian summer camp experience to individuals with special needs, their siblings, and youth from across the United States. Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026 Casas Por Cristo To provide a home for a family in need. To continue building relationships with our Casas por Cristo missionary partner and our host church and help them with spreading the gospel in Acuna. Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026 Kentucky Mountain Mission Our church is excited to offer a missions opportunity to serve at Sunshine Camp, a Christ-centered camp dedicated to providing a safe, joyful, and meaningful camp experience for children and adults with disabilities. July 19. 2026 - July 24th, 2026 Thailand This missions trip supports our global workers in Thailand as we come alongside ministry efforts in Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya, offering encouragement, service, and partnership in the work of the gospel. January 2027

Personal Discipleship Where to Begin The process involved in achieving spiritual growth as a Christian can perhaps be accurately described through a simple phrase that is joined with the idea of Me Becoming More Like Jesus. Advancing spiritually in the direction of becoming more conformed to the image of Jesus involves an act of God’s grace that is aimed at our transformation in alignment with His purposes. However, this act of grace is also intended to function in coordination with our will and determined efforts as we engage in a life of surrender and consistent practices that are designed to further the cause of Christ in our lives. These practices are commonly referred to as spiritual disciplines. It may be helpful to consider spiritual disciplines in the context of athletes preparing for the Olympics. These individuals engage in consistent and determined training for many years so that they can be prepared to compete and win in their chosen events. If they fail to prepare properly, it is very likely that they will perform below the level of their hopes and expectations. As Christians, if our win involves increasing conformity to the image of Jesus, there are clearly things we must earnestly practice to achieve that goal. Common Spiritual Disciplines There are very exhaustive lists of spiritual disciplines that have been developed over time. While most of these lists have merit, they can also feel a bit overwhelming to many people as they try to imagine engaging in the breadth of these activities. So, for the purpose of challenging those within our church family to consider a more narrowly focused approach to the practice of spiritual disciplines, we have provided a prioritized list of the disciplines that are most commonly practiced. Click below to learn more! Bible Reading Bible Study Prayer Bible Memorization Fellowship Service Fasting Solitude and Silence Spiritual Gifts Assessment One thing every Christian has in common is that we have all been given at least one spiritual gift for the purpose of serving and bringing glory to God. Use the link below to discover your gifts and to better understand how to use them in ministry. DISCOVER YOUR GIFTS The following are resources to encourage and equip you in your pursuit of spiritual growth. Need a Bible? Stop by Grace Central on Sundays, or contact the church office . New Testament Reading Plan Read the entire New Testament in 365 days. Beginners Bible Reading Daily readings from various sections of the Bible Old & New Testament Bible Reading Daily readings include passages from Old and New Testaments Book By Book Bible Reading Takes you through the entire Bible in one year Bible Reading Plans Free access to 20,000 Bible Study Videos FREE MEMBERSHIP

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. March Change for Change Passport for Purpose: Providing Travel Support for our Global Workers Did you know that for many of our Global Workers, trip expenses are not included in their normal annual budget? Even when travel is ministry-related, they often must raise additional support. Thanks to your generous giving, the Missions Board has been able to help cover many of these needs through our general missions budget. For example, we were recently able to assist the Cuidons with a conference they attended. We were also able to assist Amy Scott with her upcoming trip to Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with The Sparrow Project, a teacher education program serving under-resourced schools around the world. Through this ministry, teachers learn to integrate a biblical perspective in culturally relevant ways, helping bring transformation to their communities. We want you to be part of this effort. March Change for Change will help cover future trip expenses for our Global Workers. When travel needs arise, we will distribute these gifts to our Global Workers and Trusted Partners. Look for an update at the end of the year to see how you helped. 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!