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

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

Our Global Workers Anna and Elliott Mission Focus I am on our Mobilization Team working with young adults pursuing their role in God's global purpose. My role includes meeting and coaching young adults in their best next step in missions, as well as working with our VP over Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships on strategic projects. The balance of relational and administrative work fits well into my giftings. Working in a virtual workplace has its challenges but my church community and local mobilization work helps to overcome those challenges. It is such a blessing to be a part of seeing God's Name proclaimed among the nations. Testimony I grew up going to Grace Community Chapel and was involved in children's ministry and youth group through high school. Grace helped to build a foundation for my faith. However, it wasn't until college that I fully began to take my faith as my own and explore God's global purpose for us. I pursued international ministry opportunities in Honduras, Peru, Dominican Republic, and South Asia. These experiences showed me the true heart of God for His people. He truly desires relationship and love with all peoples. Seeing an area of the world with little to no access to the story of Jesus broke my heart and stirred a desire to play a role in that. I pursued a job as a mobilizer in order to help others pursue these passions and share my experiences with them. I also hope to pursue living overseas in an unreached area in the future, but am following God's leading. Back to Global Workers

DETAILS What is Together? A two-day event for married couples to intentionally focus on their relationship by means of biblical inspiration and community encouragement. Conference Goals Strengthen the bond of husband and wife. Build a closer, grace-based family. Help you discover how God can use your marriage as a doorway to a closer walk with Him and each other. Want to Volunteer? Please note that volunteer spots are for those who regularly attend Grace Community Chapel and will be accepted accordingly. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button to let us know. Do NOT register for the conference yet. Shortly after submitting the Volunteer form, you will receive instructions about special conference registration for volunteers. VOLUNTEER Conference Speaker: Gary Thomas - Best Selling Author As a demonstration of our deep investment in Christian marriages, we have invited a popular and well-respected speaker, Gary Thomas, to walk us through the call to holiness in marriage based on his bestselling book Sacred Marriage: What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? LEARN MORE Conference Speaker SCHEDULE Conference Schedule: Friday 6:00 PM – Doors open (refreshments provided) Session 1 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Break 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM Session 2 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – Doors open (refreshments provided) Session 3 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Session 4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Details: Date & Time: April 26 (7pm-10pm ) & April 27 (9am-12pm) Location: Grace Community Chapel 7661 Mexico Rd. | St. Peters, MO *Childcare will not be offered during this ev ent.* Registration for the conference is closed. REGISTER Have Questions? If you have questions about the conference or would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, click the button below. CONTACT US

Girls' Night Out 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 GNO's Mailing List Sign up to receive news about upcoming events First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

Sharing Jesus {without freaking out} The Sharing Jesus Workshop Does sharing your faith seem intimidating? Like there’s too much to remember and so much pressure to get it just right? Do you feel a huge responsibility to share your faith with others, yet feel guilty for rarely, if ever, actually doing it? If you’re like most Christians, then your answer to one or most of these questions would probably be yes. In this seasonal workshop, we will take time each week to learn and practice simple strategies for sharing Jesus with our lost friends, neighbors, and acquaintances in a judgement and shame-free setting. This class will be a launching pad for upcoming outreach activities here at Grace, so be on the lookout for the next workshop in the Fall! The Outreach Path Step 1: Get Trained Step 2: Get Involved Step 3: Take Initiative Throughout the year we offer the Sharing Jesus Workshop for those who are looking to enhance their evangelical skills. These interactive workshops help prepare you for the real focus of Step 2. We have several events with various purposes and focus here at GCC. Many of these events include opportunities to share your faith with people in our community while we simultaneously serve them through physical, or "felt," needs. Become a leader of a workshop or service event! We're all about equipping people who equip people, and we would love for that to be you! TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP Classes are offered all year! Click the button below to see which classes are currently being offered. Find a Class

Light Up St. Peters Nightly from 5-11pm Dec 6th to 31st Tune in to 90.1 on your FM dial. This beloved holiday tradition is our gift to the community! Invite your family and friends and enjoy this fantastic light show set to Christmas tunes from the comfort of your car. You’ll want to add Light Up St. Peters to your list of ’must-do’ holiday activities this year. Try one of these popular Light Up St. Peters traditions... The Pajama Run 👨👩👧👦 (Just 3 easy steps) 1. Kids in their pj's 2. Hot chocolate 3. Tune in to 90.1 FM, turn up the volume Once Just Isn't Enough 🤗 Who says you can only enjoy Light Up St. Peters once each season? There's so much to see and hear, you can't possibly catch it all the first time! So watch, listen, REPEAT! From Near and Far 🧳 Show your out-of-town guests how we do Christmas in St. Peters. Don't let them leave without stopping by to 'listen to the lights'! Dinner and a Show 😘 For a fun (and cheap!) date night, pack a dinner or stop by a drive-through and get in the Christmas spirit with your sweetheart. (Hold the onions!) Dance Party 🎵 While most prefer to stay in their warm, cozy vehicle, that lively music just makes some of us wanna' roll down the windows, crank the volume, and have a 'dance-off' in the parking lot! So bring your dancin' shoes - just in case. ...or start your own!

Our Global Workers Undisclosed Workers Various Missions (Worldwide) About Undisclosed Workers GCC is dedicated to spreading the message of hope found in Jesus to individuals worldwide, even in regions where practicing Christianity is particularly challenging. We collaborate with numerous undisclosed individuals, couples, and families who are actively engaged in missionary work. Alongside offering financial assistance to these global workers, we uphold them in prayer regularly. Although their identities may remain unknown to us, they are known to God. Therefore, prayer remains impactful. Areas of Focus Bible Translation Training and Equiping National Pastors Humanitarian Work (Feeding, Shelter, Refugees) Aviation Using technology to get information to restricted areas Prayer Focus Spiritual encouragement Health & safety Financial needs Opportunities to share the gospel That people will choose to follow Jesus That God will be glorified Back to Global Workers

YOU FOUND IT! Great job! Due to above-average demand, the Prayer Book advertised on Sunday went out to many more people than we anticipated. This is a great problem to have! We have since restocked and more physical copies are now available at the church office and will also be available on Sunday morning. We will also have a Large-Print Edition available upon request. In the meantime, please find the first week of prayer guides below. 40 Days of Partnered Prayer DOWNLOAD FIND ON AMAZON

Grimes/McNeal Wedding Ceremony Sunday, December 15th | 2:30 PM Ceremony Time 2 :30 PM CST