Todate, however, we have a thriving, glowing and growing congregation of persons who love the Lord and really care for each other.

In the last three years we have transitioned to what is known as the PurposeDriven Church Model, best articulated in Pastor Rick Warren's Book, The Purpose Driven Church . This simply means that everything that we do is centered around the 5 basic purposes for which God has created us.

•  We were planned for God's pleasure
•  We were formed for God's family
•  We were created to become like Christ
•  We were shaped for serving Christ
•  We were made for a mission

These purposes stem out of the church's mandate from the Great Commandment and the Great Commission (Matthew 22:37 – 39; Matthew 28:19 – 20).

With the help of the Lord we find ourselves indeed growing:

• Warmer through Fellowship
• Deeper through Discipleship
• Stronger through Ministry, and
• Larger through Evangelism

If this is something that you are also striving for, we offer you our hand and invite you to join us in fulfilling the Purposes of God for our lives together. Please feel free to visit us frequently so that you may get to know us and participate in the good things that are taking place here at Grace.

On Sunday mornings, we have a number of Discipleship classes designed to enhance spiritual maturity. Our education hour begins at 9:30 a.m. During this time we seek to provide a balanced diet of subjects geared to meet the needs of the whole man. Our studies treat all matters dealing with:

• The Bible and Bible related subjects
• Issues of Life studies (i. e: the treatment of issues that equip you to both learn what the questions are, and how to adequately address them, thus making wise choices in life).
• Thirdly, we emphasize Training so that the people of God are equipped to do the work of God in the most effective manner.

Additionally, the program of Grace is geared to meet the felt needs of growing Christians. In our Small Group activity, you will find much opportunity for genuine Christian fellowship; interaction and an environment designed to enhance your spiritual growth.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you.

Yours in Christ,

PASTOR LYALL BETHEL