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Adoptive Support Group - We support families who are considering adoption, are waiting to adopt, or have already adopted and want to share ideas and resources.
AV/Sound - To maintain and operate the audio console during rehearsals, productions at Grace Community Church, and support Sunday services.
Benevolence & Crisis - To provide immediate, short-term support (financial, meals, transportation, and other needs) in an emergency or crisis situation.
Bereavement Ministry - We’re here to lend support to those who have lost a loved one. Things get overlooked and families are vulnerable, it’s a very stressful period
Bodybuilders - offers a class on, Discover Your Design & Ministry Workshop, that looks at everything God has given us, and then helps each individual who is ready to serve, find a place to use those talents.
Children’s Ministries/Kid Zone - are volunteers who are teachers, workers, artists, administrators and greeters. They make up every part of G.R.A.C.E. for all children, by building effective teams of volunteers who seek to honor God.
Groups of kids & volunteers
Relevant & creative Bible teaching
Engaging & fun programs
Age appropriate & safe places
Teaming up with parents & each other
Community Outreach Team - Working to develop a comprehensive community outreach program that will provide diverse opportunities for Grace Community Church to express their compassion for the world, and to bring God’s love to others. We will utilize a mix of “partnerships” with Howard County based service organizations as well as the Grace Community Church developed outreach ministries under Grace Cares, and will provide service opportunities for individuals, families, growth groups and other ministries at Grace Community Church.
Connections-Women getting to know God better; investigating what the Bible has to say about the issues of life: making and enjoying friendships; sharing and benefiting from one another’s experiences; being, creating, and having fun; and, growing in all aspects of womanhood.
Creations- (Crafts from the Heart for those in Need) A group of crafters of all ages and abilities dedicated to making a difference in their community by donating finished crafts to those in need.
Financial Task Force-Financial planning to support elders as they achieve the church mission. Assist in budget preparation and review; provide counsel to elders regarding the church budget.
FUSION 15:5 (Young Adult Ministry) - Geared toward college, college-aged and young adults seeking to grow spiritually and personally by studying together and developing authentic friendships with peers. To follow Jesus Christ and illuminate His grace through fellowship and outreach to young adults in the Central Maryland area. Some of our activities include bi-weekly food and fellowship after the 5:30 p.m. service, coffee house, ultimate Frisbee, ultimate football, small groups, concerts and other events.
GRACE Cares - Building bridges between people in need and people who care - To provide help to those in a crisis situation and enable them to connect with other ministries for ongoing assistance and support (i.e. the Food Pantry, Money Sense, Home Improvement). We also coordinate special events such as Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts.
GRACE Groups - Are groups of 6 to fifteen people who seek personal application of the Bible to their lives, pray for one another, enjoy the fellowship and personal support of other believers, and serve the Lord through outreach and ministry. GRACE Groups are your key to making connections with those who share your interests and are dealing with similar life issues.
GRACE to the Homeless-As an outreach ministry of Grace Community Church; we will serve homeless individuals in our community by providing donations of food and clothing, along with prayer and encouragement.
Greeting Team-Stands at the front doors of the main building and warmly greets all who come through the doors during Sunday services.
Grief Share-A seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Growing with GRACE 2-Grace Community Church is overcrowded and in need of a larger facility to allow room for new people and expanding ministries.
Home Improvement-Provides the physical labor that is needed for individuals in the body of Grace who are financially unable to get things fixed or repaired around the home.
Information Corner-To provide information during Sunday services to visitors and regulars of Grace about various ministries and scheduled events.
Joyous Giving (Holiday Ministries) - Coordinates special and seasoned events (Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, gifts). Volunteers organize promotion, collection, and distribution of gifts.
Klothes forKids - To provide clothing for people in need, while preserving their privacy. This ministry donates, sorts, stores, and distributes gently worn clothing.
Learning Community - To promote spiritual growth through workshops, classes, seminars, and various adult educational opportunities.
Library - An open and free exchange of Christian literature to uplift, educate, and encourage the body.
Marriage Mentors - Come alongside married couples that are seeking to enhance their relationship with God and each other. With each approach we hope to provide a safe environment for growing deeper in a God-centered marriage.
Meal Ministry - To provide meals for people in need. Teams prepare and/or take meals to people whose family circumstances create a need for assistance.
Men Alive - The mission is to help each man grow in his relationship with Christ, helping men to make a significant impact on their families, the community, and the Body.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Monthly fellowship breakfast at Grace Community Church, held on the first Saturday of the month from 8 - 10 a.m.
Men’s Fraternity - Is a ministry that provides men an opportunity to be real, learn together, and become the men they were created to be.
Missions Task Force - Help develop, administer and support mission’s ministry that will mobilize the resources of Grace Community Church for effective involvement in world evangelism.
Money Sense - The mission is to educate people about the biblical financial principles of money management so they can achieve financial freedom by cultivating a steward’s mindset.
Mulligan Ministry - To build a community and provide an opportunity for fellowship through playing golf and related social events. Including lunch and motivational speakers.
Nursing Home - A ministry to help brighten the hopes of those in our local nursing homes and care facilities. We are looking for people with a heart for seniors to help collect information, set up appointments, and visit facilities.
Parenting with Purpose - To equip parents with needed parenting skills; to build and strengthen relationships; to learn about God as a parent/father; to reach out, serve, connect with friends and neighbors; to mature as an individual. A course designed for prospective parents, couples, and single parents in a small interactive group with weekly preparation.
Prayer Chain /Email - To faithfully uphold the needs and concerns of the body before our Heavenly Father. Prayer requests are sent out via e-mail to those who have committed to pray faithfully for the body.
Prayer Team - Our mission is to build up the faith God has given us by inspiring and encouraging a passion for prayer so that it becomes the backbone of all we do at Grace.
Pre-Marital Counseling - Training those considering marriage about God’s design for a strong marriage. Help is given to bring a biblical perspective to identified pitfalls in marriage. Topics include; biblical bases for marriage, communication, conflict, finances and expectations.
Prison Ministry - A small group meet to pray for the ministry, to encourage, and to share insights and experiences with one another. There’s also counseling for inmates, former inmates, and their families.
P.S.A.T. (Parents Supporting Adolescent Teens) - We meet in a small group setting to foster an awareness of teenage needs and to receive encouragement as they seek to parent by Christian principles. Traps of adolescence are dealt with in an effort to prepare and educate you and your teen before the traps become an issue.
Refreshment Team - Provides refreshments on Sunday morning for services and other special occasions. Two groups- one sets up prior to the first service, and one cleans up after the start of the third service.
Resource Zone - To spread God’s Word by making audio copies of Sunday’s messages. To also distribute tapes or CD’s during and after Sunday services.
S.P.A.C.E. (Students Prepared to Act for Christ’s Empire) - Students are given opportunities to share their faith and their gifts with other through both local and far off mission trips.
Tapestry (Drama) - To develop a united group of artists and technicians to create drama that is excellent, relevant, enhances disciple making and worship at Grace.
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Teaching English by providing both a weekly Sunday school class (reading and talking about the Bible, all materials provided), as well as a weekly evening class October thru April.
Traffic Ministry - To direct incoming and outgoing traffic between Sunday morning services.
Ushers/Communion - To serve and help people in the auditorium during worship services, including: distribute bulletins; help people find seats; collect and count the offering; prepare, service and clean up communion service; and, if the need arises, to assist in an emergency evacuation.
Web Communications - Providing web design and support for Grace’s website. We offer the community an opportunity to be kept up to date on upcoming activities and events, hear past sermons, and connect with Grace Community Church ministries.
Worship Refreshment Team - Teams consisting of two or more provide breakfast and clean up for the morning worship team. A light dinner is provided for the evening worship team.
Worship Team - We want to worship God with the skillful use of our voices and instruments and draw others into the experience. We try to create an atmosphere of joyous celebration that is authentic for us, accessible to those distanced from Christ, and conducive to a sense of transcendence.
Youth Ministry (CpR & Light Company) Youth ministry is church designed for high school (CpR) and middle school (light company) students. Volunteers are needed to assist with services on Sunday, help students connect through small groups, work on the website, contribute refreshments, and help plan a variety of special outreach events.
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