GRACE AT A GLANCE!
To read about current happenings at Grace, be sure to check out the News Room link on the right side of the screen.
The Upward Sports season is now underway! Game schedules for basketball and cheer are available online (pdf).
Upcoming Events:
Sunday at Grace in Auburn
Sunday • February 5
9:00 and 10:45am
Do you ever feel that evil is getting the upper hand in the world or in your life? Jesus faced this intense spiritual battle head on. He personally experienced Satan tempting Him, had demons scream at Him, and witnessed the devastation that sin causes. This Sunday, in our continuing series, “Learning to Live Like Jesus,” we will examine the power and authority Jesus has over every form of evil Satan can muster. Plan to join us!
GO Winter Retreat
February 3-5, 2012
Go Winter Retreat is like a slumber party on steroids! Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers, grades 6-12, will spend the weekend in a church member's home with other students in the same grade. You won't want to miss the late night games, worship gatherings, community service projects, and life-changing truth from God's Word! The cost is $65, for registrations paid through February 1. Brochures and registration forms are available at The Collective, the HUB, and online. This is going to be epic!
Men's Breakfast
Saturday • February 11 • 7:30am
Baptism Class
Sunday • February 12 • 10:45am • B61
Our next baptism will be held on Sunday, February 26, during the morning services. The required baptism class will be held on Sunday, February 12, at 10:45am. If you know Jesus, would like to be baptized, and are planning to attend the class, or have any questions, please call Susie Busse at x222.
Elder Nominations
If you are interested in nominating someone for the position of Elder, forms are available at the HUB on Sundays, or at the church office, Monday through Thursday, or . Forms are due no later than February 26.
CURRENT SERIES:
"Learning to Live Like Jesus"
I love watching people welcome in the New Year. The sentiment this New Year’s Eve was consistent whether you lived in Tokyo, Berlin, Sydney, London, New York, or Seattle: "Good riddance 2011; 2012 has got to bring better news, good news!"
But what if it doesn’t? What if news in 2012 ends up being more of the same, or worse, then what? Do we quit, get ticked off, kick the dog, become pessimistic, or turn from our faith? No way! This is the life setting the Gospel writer, Mark, spoke into during the middle of the first century. Jesus had been gone for over 30 years, and His followers were facing increased persecution, the loss of spiritual leaders, growing isolation, and the threat of more bad news. It’s no surprise that Mark introduces his letter to these believers as "good news.” His concern was that Jesus’ followers not lose hope, perspective, or their faith, in light of the pressure they were facing.
It's no different for you and me today. External realities, whether good or bad, are not meant to overpower us from living lives that reflect Jesus as Messiah. Our faith is often most visible in the midst of difficult times. Mark's gospel reminds us of Jesus’ life, His preaching, His humanity, His servant-hood, His challenges, His mission, and ultimately His own martyrdom, so we will not give up, but instead be built up by this Gospel, this Good News!
Join us weekly as we journey through Mark’s good news together, “Learning To Live Like Jesus,” on Sundays and in small groups beginning Sunday, January 15.
I am so full of hope and faith in the Spirit's leadership in and through our congregation during this new year!
Serving Him together,
Pastor Mike
WELCOME TO GRACE
Welcome to Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington. We are thrilled you have found us online and we look forward to seeing you in our services. God is continually pouring out His Spirit, and we invite you to join with us as we lift up the name of Jesus and make Him known in the South Puget Sound region. Come experience God's presence, and let His power work in your life.