Young Adults Who Are We Our ministry is comprised of single and married young adults (18-30 yrs) 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

Reaching Ayutthaya SIM (Serving in Missions) - Ayutthaya Team Phone: +66 65 236 7378 Links: Team Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Church Address: 88/46 Golden Town Ayutthaya Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya 13160 Thailand Mission Focus By prayer, we see the least reached of Ayutthaya responding to the gospel and being discipled into local churches that transform communities for God’s glory. Previous Emily Rezek Student Outreach (France) Next Lee Whitworth Mormon Outreach

OCTOBER Goal: Read the book of Proverbs. Track your favorites. Overview: Proverbs is a treasure trove of wisdom, but it can also feel like a slow read at times, as consecutive verses often touch on unrelated topics. As you read, take time to reflect on each piece of wisdom. Find a journal or a place where you can write down your favorite verses and what they mean to you in that moment. Remember, you might revisit the same verse later and find a new insight. Your reflections will capture what resonated with you before and help you see how God’s wisdom speaks to you in different seasons. Daily Reflection Questions:​ ​ ​ What does this verse mean to me right now? How can I apply this wisdom today? Has this verse changed in meaning since the last time I read it? The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.​ Proverbs 4:7

Steve & Nancy Huerd Cru Phone: 651-592-6576 Website: www.give.cru.org/0392804 Address: 4806 Lakes Edge Lane Kissimmee, FL 34744 Birthday: Steve: September 25 Nancy: January 31 Mission Focus One of the greatest challenges of being a missionary is trusting God to provide all your financial needs. Steve devotes most of his time to leading this critical area in coaching our new and senior staff to ensure they are fully funded and financially faithful. He is also very involved in the HR side of ministry, helping shepherd and develop our staff to their fullest potential. A blessing is being able to send full-time workers to locations nationally and abroad that we will never be able to visit or see. Nancy's mission focus: Cru High School summer assignment coordinator, application evaluator, staff care and assisting where needed. All are opportunities to be used by God to bless, serve and assist our High School staff in helping to reach teenagers with the gospel, but they also can be challenging in hard situations. Testimony Steve's Testimony Growing up in Minnesota, I did not attend church and was sincerely searching for the truth. During my sophomore year in high school, I became a Christ follower as the result of a large outreach presented by Student Venture (Cru’s High School Ministry). I became a student leader in this movement, reaching many of my peers with the gospel. Because God had changed my life so much, instinctively, I knew God had called me to join Cru even before graduating from high school. Nancy's Testimony I grew up going to church. In second grade, I told our pastor I wanted to become a Christian and be baptized. My real motivation was because my best friend had done it and I wanted to be like her. However, something was always missing, so I put much effort into excelling in grades, sports, being a good person and thought this would please God. However, as a junior in high school we lost the state basketball championship and God used that to humble me and see my need for Him. The next day I went forward at my church saying I wanted to rededicate my life to God, but this is really when I became a Christian. Later as an adult while attending Grace Community Chapel, I realized I needed to get baptized as a true believer in the Lord. I was baptized by Pastor Miller. Previous Scott & Jayne Cuidon Global Missionary Counseling Next Doug & Emilee Irwin Church Planters (France)

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Kids' Music and Drama Camp The Greatest Hymn on Earth July 12, 7pm The Greatest Hymn on Earth CREATED BY CHRISTY SEMSEN ARRANGED BY NATHANIEL SEMSEN & DANIEL SEMSEN Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of all ages! Step right up, boys and girls, for The Greatest Hymn on Earth. Join us under the big top as The Greatest Hymn on Earth unveils a symphony of melodies that resonate with timeless hymns. Experience the music of old favorites reimagined in a fun, unforgettable musical that resonates with both the young and the young-at-heart. Registration is now officially closed. We are thrilled by the overwhelming response and can't wait to embark on this musical and dramatic journey with our campers. Key Dates: Auditions for Parts/Solos: Sunday, June 2: 11:30a - 1:30p: Worship Arts Room Monday, June 3: 6:00p - 8:00p: Worship Arts Room ​ You must sign up for an audition time slot. AUDITION SINGup Music & Drama Camp July 8 - 12: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Lead Roles & Soloists MUST attend all week) Supplemental Dates for Solos & Lead Parts June 23: 11:15 AM - 2:15 PM July 7: 11:15 AM - 2:15 PM (Lead Roles Only) Parent Preview: Friday, July 12: 2:00 PM ​ Performance: Friday, July 12: 7:00 PM Streamed at gcchapel.org/musical Dress Code: Performance Dress Code: Black sweatpants or joggers Provided t-shirt (inc. with registration fee) Tennis shoes (no wheels or lights) Lead roles & parts will be informed of their dress code at a later date Camp Dress Code: Play clothes (please no skirts for girls) Tennis shoes (no wheels) Listening Tracks: Download Listening Tracks Last Years Musical

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 Kyle McEachron International School Teacher Next Emily Rezek Student Outreach (France)

Ron and Mary Bennett Serving with The Navigators Phone: ​719-598-1212 Website: navigators.org Address: The Navigators 3820N 30th Colorado Springs, CO 80934 Birthday: Ron: September 23 Mary: March 7 Mission Focus The Navigator Calling is to advance the gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost. Navigator motto: Know Christ and make Him known ​Our personal mission statement is to develop and coach disciples who make disciples. ​ Our greatest blessing is to see generations of disciples living as ambassadors in their world. The challenge is finding and developing disciples who are willing and able to pass on their lives to a new generation. Ron mentors and shepherds a network of disciplemakers and disciplemaking leaders across the country. Many of the men lead disciplemaking ministries of their own. He also speaks at men’s retreats. Testimony Ron's Testimony I came to faith in Christ through the influence of my church and parents. I was discipled and mentored while studying at Iowa State University in the 1960s. I learned how to walk with Christ and share Him with others. I became infected with the vision of the Great Commission carried out by ordinary people in the marketplace. In 1970, I was invited to join Navigators and develop disciple-making ministries among university students. That was the beginning of over 50 years with Navigators in various leadership roles focused on our calling. ​ Mary's Testimony I was raised in a solid Christian church and home. But in high school, I finally understood the gospel and put my faith in Christ. As a student at Western Michigan University, I became involved with Navigators and was mentored to follow Christ wholeheartedly. I also caught the vision of making disciples who would make disciples. After marriage, I continued to disciple women alongside Ron and his ministry. Previous Jabe & Elena Barker Philippine Schools Next Scott & Jayne Cuidon Global Missionary Counseling

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

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 Doug & Emilee Irwin Church Planters (Japan) Next Solomon & Ruby Kendagor International Broadcast/Discipling