Updates
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Annual Meeting 2024
We’re looking forward to our annual meeting coming up! Our annual meeting has 2 official parts plus opportunity for questions and answers.
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Resurrection Sunday at Grace
Celebrate the Savior's resurrection with the Grace Church family this Easter.
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Sunday Schedule for 2024
Based on your feedback, the elders have made a few modifications to our schedule for next year.
Upcoming Events
Sermons
John 18:1-11
April 7thJust over a week ago we celebrated “Good Friday.” Since when does the brutal murder of a 33-year-old Jewish man constitute anything “good”? The...
John 17:20-26
March 24thThe Joy of Discipleship in Unity. John 17 contains Jesus’s longest prayer, known as the high priestly prayer, which He prays after the upper room...
Church Family Highlights
2024 Arch National Pastors Fellowship
The 10th annual Arch National Pastors Fellowship was held in Bradenton, FL, in January. Over 200 pastors, lay leaders, and their spouses attended.
Friday at Grace Bible Day Camp
Friday was the last day of kingdom exploration at Grace Bible Day Camp!
Get back to the real Christmas this December by putting the important things first. Take a moment out of the holiday hustle and bustle to focus on Christ. Every service this December celebrates Christ through the preaching of God's Word, joyful and vibrant singing, and genuine, loving fellowship.
Save these dates for special times to celebrate Christ's birth with the Grace Church family:
Special Services
Christmas Program: The Gift of Christmas
Enjoy reverent music, a Christmas drama, and a brief message from God's Word at Grace's annual Christmas program. Join us on Sunday, December 15, at 10:15 a.m. or 6 p.m. for a celebration of Christ featuring O. Henry's beloved story "The Gift of the Magi." Stay afterwards for a cookie and coffee reception!
Children are welcome to enjoy the program with their parents or attend a separate children's service during the morning or evening. Childcare will be provided during both services for infants through age 3.
Candlelight Service
This Grace Church family tradition will be held on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. All groups from children to adults will meet in the auditorium for a special time of Bible reading and singing Christmas hymns. We end the evening singing "Silent Night" by candlelight.
Childcare will be available for infants through 3-year-olds, all of whom will join us in the auditorium for the candle lighting and final song. Children aged 4 and up will be in the service with their parents.
Christmas Service
On Sunday, December 22, we will have one worship service at 10:15 a.m. Come enjoy singing carols, listening to special Christmas choir pieces, and listening to a message from God's Word.
Office Closings
The church office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24-25, to allow staff to enjoy time with their families! There will be no meetings on Wednesday, Christmas Day.
Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. In case of an emergency, a pastor can be reached by calling the office (440-255-7045) and pressing #8.
Small Group Christmas Parties
Wednesday, December 4
Youth Group Christmas Party – 6-8 p.m. at the Sindelars' home, 10051 Weathersfield Drive in Mentor.
College & Career Christmas Party – 6:30 p.m. at the Hixsons' home, 9138 Hidden Glen Drive in Mentor.
Saturday, December 7
Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 a.m. at the church.
Life in the Middle Christmas Party (40’s and up) – 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Duane & Cindy Seelinger's home, 7661 Salida Road in Mentor.
Maturity Matters Christmas Party (Senior Citizens) – 5 p.m. at the church.
Sunday, December 8
HomeBuilders Christmas Party (Families) – 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the church in the Family Room.
Young Marrieds Christmas Party – 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the church in Room 208-210.
Wednesday, December 11
Youth Group Christmas Caroling with College & Career – 6-8 p.m., meeting at the church.
Kids4Truth Christmas Party – 7 p.m. in normal classrooms at church.
Saturday, December 28
Youth Group Omni Day – 2:45 to 8 p.m., meeting at church. Signup and waiver at graceyouth.org.
Sunday, December 29
We will have a single morning worship service for the last Sunday of the year. Join us at 10:15 a.m. There will be no Bible Hour or evening service.