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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 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! Interested in serving on the Sunday morning Kids' Crew for the 23-24 serving year? CONTACT CARRIE! Kids & Family Worship 2023 Dates: Jan 31, March 26, Aug 20, & Dec 31 Hope H all​ | 9:50-10:50am 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. ​​ During the Week Parent Connect Newsletter: ​ ​ Share what your kids are learning Ideas on how to review with your kids Gospel Project @Home content. 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!

Mark and Jodi Revell EFCA ReachGlobal Phone: 800-343-3144 Website: reachglobal@efca.org Address: EFCA ReachGlobal 901 E 78 Street Minneapolis, MN 55420 Birthday: Mark: August 2 Jodi: February 15 Mission Focus Following more than 11 years of living in Budapest and devoting ourselves there to the ReachGlobal focus of "investing in disciple-makers to establish the church where the gospel isn't known,” God called Mark and Jodi to new responsibilities in 2021. Mark serves as Director of Training and Development for the mission, with responsibility for the pre-field training process for all new workers, and developing growth opportunities for existing staff. Also in 2021, Jodi began a new role as Family Ministries Coordinator on the Member Care team, providing help and resources to help families in all stages of life experience well-being as they minister globally. Together their heart is to invest in gospel workers in order that they would flourish and live fruitful lives in the places where God planted them. They’re blessed and challenged by the opportunity to invest in so many gospel workers in so many places. ​ CLICK HERE to sign up for the Revells' email list. Testimony Mark's Testimony By God’s grace, I was born into a home where God was honored, Jesus was known, and the Bible was taught, and at an early age, I committed my life to Christ. However, it wasn’t until I was a college student that I really began to understand what it meant to follow Christ by desiring to offer myself wholly and obediently to Him for whatever purposes He intended, those “good things that He prepared in advance for me to do.” (Ephesians 2:10). Recently I’ve grown in my understanding of what I would call the “lordship” dimension of the gospel (Romans 10:9). My desire is that my life be an outward expression of the rule and the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that in me, in my marriage, my family, and my church community, people see a signpost that points to the Kingdom of God. Jodi's Testimony I grew up in a Christian home and I’m thankful for the church I grew up in, where I learned the basics of Christianity and the Bible. When I was about six I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at AWANA clubs. But it wasn’t until I went to college and started to attend a church that really challenged me in my own personal faith that I really started to grow spiritually and to really understand that being a Christian was more than just going to church, but a living faith. My walk with the Lord has not been perfect, but for nearly 43 years I have followed Him. He has never let me down, never forsaken me and always shown me a kind of love and grace of which I am not deserving. I continue to trust Him daily and strive to follow Him with my whole heart. Previous Dan & April McKee Field Workers (Japan) Next Emily Rezek Student Outreach (France)

Steve and Diana Smith Kentucky Mountain Mission Phone: 606-464-2960 Links: kmm@kmminc.org​ kmminc.org Address: 150 Youth Haven Road PO Box 588 Beattyville, KY 41311 Birthday: Steve: July 31 Diana: June 17 Update The Smiths have been serving faithfully with Kentucky Mountain Mission since October of 1979, and after more than 40 years of ministry have recently retired. GCC has supported them as missionaries for decades and we have been blessed to send a team each summer to serve at Sunshine Camp since 1990. ​ While the Smiths will be officially retiring from active ministry at KMM, they will continue some of their other ministries, such as jail ministry and ministry through Idamay Bible Church. They also hope to assist in the work of KMM as the Lord directs. ​ Mission Focus Our mission focus is to reach children, young people, and adults with the good news of the gospel in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. We do this through church planting, public school ministries, jail ministries, and community outreaches, and our primary focus is on the outreach of Youth Haven Bible Camp. Testimony Steve's Testimony I was blessed to have been raised in a Christian family that attended and was active in Hope Church in St. Louis, and I was saved at a young age at a VBS meeting there. I grew in the Lord thanks to the youth ministries at Hope, and attended Faith Christian Academy from 7th grade on. I also attended church camp each summer, and that is where the Lord really got a hold of my life. I went with a group from Hope to work at a Sunshine Camp at KMM at age 15, and worked there for several more summers through my high school and college years, and felt the call of the Lord to return full time. Diana and I were married before my last year at Letourneau College, and after my graduation we raised our support and were on the field the following November. The Lord has richly blessed us these 42 years in many ways, and we are so thankful for His people who have always upheld us in prayer.​ Diana's Testimony I am thankful for parents that made sure our family was exposed to God’s Word and its changing power as we attended Emmaus Bible Chapel in Ferguson, Missouri, where they were a vital part of the ministry to young people. I remember a dear Sunday School teacher who made the Bible come alive to me through flannelgraph lessons. At age 5, I asked Jesus to forgive me of my sins. Bible Camp was an important part of my grade school and teenage years where God’s Spirit worked to help me make life-changing decisions. I attended Faith Christian Academy during high school, where I met my husband, Steve. While attending a church service on a basketball trip with the school, the Spirit convicted me to surrender my life to God’s service. After we married in 1978, we were led to join Kentucky Mountain Mission where we are most involved in a Christian camping ministry. Previous Jamie & Donna Root Awana Next Lee & Diana Whitworth Mormon Outreach

Light Up St. Peters Nightly from 5-11pm Dec 2 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. 2022 SET LIST: Pure Imagination Jingle Bells Winter Wonderland Little Drummer Boy How Great Thou Art Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful) 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!

Adult Connection Connect at GCC ​Connect, be encouraged, and encourage others through a variety of activities, tailored to meet specific needs and interests. Martha Fellowship (women of all ages, supporting GCC missionaries) ​For women interested in encouraging our missionary families through prayer, cards, letters and other projects. Meets third Wednesday of the month (except December). CLICK HERE for more information about this far-reaching ministry. 3rd Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Adult Central Men's Breakfast (men of all ages) ​ ​Men, join us for a hearty breakfast the second Saturday of the month in Hope Hall. Come enjoy good food and fellowship, and bring a friend! There is no need to register, and there is no fee, but an offering will be taken. 2nd Saturday | 8:00 am | Hope Hall PrimeTimers (ages 55+) The PrimeTimers ministry offers periodic gatherings and activities that are designed to provide an opportunity for fellowship and ministry within the Body of Christ among those who are age 55+. When: Times Vary Check out our Events page EVENTS INFO Fitness and Recreation PILOGA (women only) Pilates and yoga; the best of both worlds! Core strengthening pilates movements combined with classic yoga poses will improve your balance and leave you strong, flexible and relaxed. Please bring a mat if you have one, but I have extras that you may borrow. Mondays | 8:00 pm VOLLEYBALL (adult 17+) A relaxed, fun time of recreational volleyball, with a bit of healthy competition thrown in! We play speed volleyball which means everyone gets to play every game. Youth ages 15-16 are welcome to come play with a parent or older sibling. 2nd & 4th Sundays | 7:00 pm Have Questions? Drop us a note Name Email What are you iquiring about? Martha Fellowship Men's Breakfast PrimeTimers Piloga Volleyball Message Submit

Jabe and Elena Barker Serving with schools in the Philippines For more information about the Barkers and their work in the Philippines, pick up a copy of their bio in the red folder near the church office. Previous Anna & Elliott Cafe 1040 Next Ron & Mary Bennett Serving with The Navigators

Forms Calendar Request 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 Calendar 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 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: FACILITY USE WEDDING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Thailand Mission Trip July 22-August 7 Team Leader: Jennifer Hill The most effective way to reach the Thai people for Jesus is through relationships. Our primary job is to show our Lord to college students and share our ‘life stories’ (testimonies) with them so they get a glimpse of just how wonderful God is. This will allow the permanent missionaries to follow up with them and deepen the relationships, ultimately leading them to Christ. Here is what we will be doing: ​ Week 1 (Chang Mai): Meet with students at the “Centre’ where they practice their English. Run an English retreat for three days - much like a high school retreat. Meet and pray with the missionaries from Chang Mai. Week 2 (Ayuttaya) : Fly to Ayuttaya to work with the missionaries there. This is a new area being reached with the gospel. Work with 180 students from a Buddhist temple school (both grade school and middle school ages). This will be a one-day English camp that involves mostly games. Again, this is to strengthen the relationships so the missionaries can further the work with Thai families. Prayer walk thru Ayutthaya with the missionaries. ​ Prayer Requests Travel mercies as the flights are very long Energy for the full schedule Ease of starting new relationships with the students Holy Spirit to be in everything that we do and say ​ Team Members Calvin and Lauren Banks Bruce and Karen Bryant Mike and Jennifer Hill Mike and Jan O’Rourke FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Awana What is Awana? Awana is a ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship for ages 3 through 12th grade . As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love, and serve Jesus, no matter their background. Each week, your child will be challenged to memorize Scripture and spiritual truths. There’s also a great time of fun and games. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to learn more about God’s Word! ​ Schedule: Thursday nights from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Leader Orientation : August 24​ First Club Night : August 31 Registration: Use the button below to register students and leaders. REGISTER Club Overview Cubbies 3 and 4 Year Olds Cubbies® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers (3-4 year olds) by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word. Participants must be 3 years old by July 31 of the current year and be fully toilet trained. Sparks K-2nd Grade Sparks® ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. ​Sparks is divided into three years, each with a unique rank: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™. T&T 3rd-6th Grade T&T engages third-through sixth-graders by answering their questions about God and the Bible, guiding them through this pivotal life stage to grow in Christ’s grace. T&T is comprised of four different handbooks: ​ Grace in Action: Examine the character and nature of God, information about the Bible and who Jesus is, and a better understanding of grace. Evidence of Grace: Understand fundamental Christian beliefs, including the character and nature of God and the redemption narrative. Agents of Grace: Study the attributes of God, the importance of biblical theology and the seven “I AM” statements of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of John. Discovery of Grace: Discover the meaning of God’s grace and how it affects our lives by exploring attributes of God, why God gave us the Bible, Jesus’ death and resurrection, and the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Trek 7th and 8th Grade Trek has biblically rich content with practical application for students' lives, helping them to answer these three important questions: Who am I?, Why am I here?, and Who’s with me?. Trek students are eligible to compete in the Missouri Regionals competition held in January, if offered. Journey 9th and 12th Grade Journey establishes high school students as lifelong disciples through a deep study of God’s word, mobilizing them to live with godly perspective and evident faith. Journey students are eligible to compete in the Missouri Regionals competition held in January, if offered. Student Resources Leader Tutorials