Hi Church,

There is nothing like a Family service to bring us all together in unity. And I believe the Lord commanded a blessing on us over the weekend as young and older together worshipped the Lord, gave testimony, shared communion with each other, laughed, cried and gave thanks. A big thank you to all the teams that worked together to make it happen from table decorating to BBQ cooking, worshipping with a new Youth team, to sharing announcements. The unity was clear to be seen and the Lord poured out His favour and love on it. 

Special mention to our Youth Leaders Neve, Joshiah, and Benjamin for each bringing a clear and personal message about trusting God. We were all very encouraged by their insights and sometimes very personal challenges overcoming very large obstacles in their lives. So well done. Their efforts with the Youth Ministry are resulting in young people who are discipled into truth and growing in grace and wisdom. 

Of course, what would Family Service be without the Skit Gals (Kaidee and Carin) or “The Average Skits Co.” as they like to be known.  They had us in belly laughs again making sure we knew how to have good soil in our heart for God’s Word to thrive. 

Looking ahead we have Father’s Day to enjoy with special guest Dr Gavin Williams preaching. Gavin is an international disciple-maker and teacher of the Word and has been a long-time friend and support. I look forward to his input into our Grace life. 

A very important meeting will begin on the second Tuesday of each month. It will be a Leaders Prayer Advance night. This night the 10th of September will be set apart from 7:00pm to bring together all leaders of Grace Church and anyone who has a heart to see God’s prophetic destiny released in and through Grace Church for His glory. 

This is an opportunity to be truly intentional as a Church to advance God’s kingdom first in the Spirit then in the natural, to claim revival in our own lives first before we ask it of our community. This prayer time is open to everyone but especially anchored by all leaders of Grace Church to come together, humble ourselves, seek His face and pray for our families, our ministries, our Church, and our city. Please join us. 

Loving you in the journey,

Ps Greg and Amanda