Where: Camp Barnabas | Purdy, MO About 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. It’s a summer full of fishing, canoeing, archery, ziplining, swimming, mini-golf, and so much more. We want our Campers to have a summer just like everyone else because, for most of the year, our Campers are on the outside. They spend their year adapting and making modifications to their lives and routines in order to function in the world around them. At Camp Barnabas, we want our Campers to feel limitless. We want to create a place where they can feel the freedom to be who they were designed to be. When: July 26-August 1, 2025. How much: $450 Donate

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)

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

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

Leroy and Deborah Zumack Greater Europe Mission (France) Phone: +1 800 436 4488 Website: info@gemission.com gemission.org Address: Greater Europe Mission PO Box 5224 Wheaton, Illinois 60189 Birthday: Leroy: January 27 Debbie: November 10 Mission Focus Our mission focus is a prison in St Omer. There I distribute Bibles in different languages, explain the Gospel in French and English, counsel pray and hold a monthly service. We also do follow-up of those that leave prison. We try to go to England or the Netherlands yearly to see ex-prisoners. My desire is to see the men become disciples not only converts. In our local church, I preach, and we lead a house group. Testimony Leroy's Testimony I heard the Gospel growing up in a Lutheran school and church. When I was 18, my parents divorced and this left me asking God, "Where are you?". I met Jesus in September, 1972, in a coffeehouse. My life was turned upside down. I sought to grow in my Christian life. I got involved with CRU. I witnessed to friends and as I neared graduation, I sought to be a missionary pilot. I did not have the skills to be a missionary mechanic so I instead went to Moody for a year and then seminary. I served at Hope Church from 1982-1985. We came to France and started in church planting. Since moving to Lille in 2004, I started prison work. Debbie's Testimony During my teenage years, I began wanting to know more about God. Our family attended church fairly regularly but faith was not explained as a personal relationship with Christ. So when I went off to university, one of the first things I did was buy myself a Bible. Then I became good friends and roommates with a young woman who was a new believer herself. As she explained her testimony to me, I realized that just believing God existed was not enough. I remember feeling like I was standing outside a room I had thought I was in, and what I wanted to do was open the door to that room and really enter in. A few years later as I sought further ways to serve the Lord, I met Leroy and together the Lord directed us to missions in France! Previous Lee Whitworth Biblical Ministries Worldwide Next Undisclosed Missionaries Various Missions Worldwide

VOLUNTEER Conference Volunteer Details Thank you for you interest in volunteering at the 2024 Together Marriage Conference. Please note that volunteer spots are for those who regularly attend Grace Community Chapel and will be accepted accordingly. Below are descriptions of the teams we will need help in. Please read through the descriptions and their time commitments. The times are general expectations but can change according to team manager’s discretion and need. If you feel like this is something you would like to commit to, please click on the volunteer button to let us know which teams you would prefer. IMPORTANT: Please do not register for the conference yet. After you submit the volunteer form, we will provide instructions about how to receive the volunteer discount when you register. Volunteering Opportunities: Security & Ushering Team (need 12-15 people): Ensure the safety and efficient movement of people throughout the event. Team members will need to be hospitable in greeting all who enter, while being aware and vigilant as needs may occur such as (but not limited to): All volunteers will be required to attend an orientation meeting the weekend prior to the event (more information to come). The following are expected times of involvement during the event: Friday: 5:30pm-7:10pm, 8:10pm-8:50pm, 9:55pm-10:30pm (times fluctuate in accordance with teaching time ) Saturday: 7:45am-9:10am, 10:25am-11:05am, 11:55am-12:30pm (times fluctuate in accordance with teaching time) Registration Team (need 2-3 people): THE REGISTRATION TEAM IS FULL. WE HOPE YOU'LL CONSIDER SERVING IN A DIFFERENT CAPACITY AT THE CONFERENCE. Assist in setup of registration space. Help arriving patrons with check-in process and answer questions on each day of the event. All volunteers will be required to attend an orientation meeting the weekend prior to the event (more information to come). The following are expected times of involvement during the event: Friday: 5:30pm-7:10pm Saturday: 7:45am-9:10am Catering/Hospitality Team (need 5-7 people): THE CATERING/HOSPITALITY TEAM IS FULL. WE HOPE YOU'LL CONSIDER SERVING IN A DIFFERENT CAPACITY AT THE CONFERENCE. Assist in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where people can congregate during pre-conference times and break times. Team members will help decorate/set up Hope Hall and set food up according to team manager’s instructions. All volunteers will be required to attend an orientation meeting the weekend prior to the event (more information to come). The following are expected times of involvement during the event: Pre-conference: TBD for set-up Friday: 5:00pm-7:00pm, 8:10pm-8:50pm Saturday: 7:45am-9:10am, 10:25am-11:05am, 12:00pm-12:30pm (tear down) REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER Have Questions? If you have questions about the volunteer opportunities, click the button below. CONTACT US

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!

Sundays @ 9:50 am September 8, 2024-June 8, 2025 Our Sunday Adult Discipleship Classes* will feature a unique approach throughout the coming ministry year (September 8, 2024 through June 8, 2025). Over this time period, you will study the books of Genesis, John, and Romans, but not necessarily in that order. 3 12 WEEK STUDIES GENESIS Dan Manternach and Randy Barton JOHN Dan Cheek and Bill Jones ROMANS Ric Kinne and Rod Toro You are also welcome to attend one of the classes listed below. *The Gospel Project, Koinonia, Sojourners, Bereans, Growing Families, and Beacons of Light classes, which do not require registration for participation, will continue as usual. Scroll for details. Ongoing Opportunities 8:30 am Growing Families 1 (mostly young adults) Style: Study/Discussion Leader: Tim and Margie Brown Location: Room 110 9:50 am Bereans (all adults) Style: Group Discussion Leader: Charley Saff Location: Library Growing Families 2 (mostly young adults) Style: Study/Discussion Leaders: Darren and Leslie Moe Location: Room 110 Koinonia (all adults) Style: Lecture/Discussion Leader: George Velius Location: Hope Hall Sojourners (all adults) Style: Lecture/Discussion Leader: John Krug Location: Room 102 11:15 am Beacons of Light (single adults 45 and older) Style: Teaching/Discussion Leader: Pat Turner Location: Hope Hall Prayer Group Meet for an informal time of conversational prayer for the ministries and staff of Grace Community Chapel. Time: 8:30, 9:50 and 11:15 am Locations: Conference Room in the Main Office (CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.) Prayer Group

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Forms Facility Request Forms 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 Facility 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 WEDDING 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: EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION