New:
May 21: Women’s Bible Study at 10a at Keri Willis’ house. We are continuing the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. Susan Harnsburger will be leading the study on Faithfulness. The outline was sent out by email earlier this week.
June 8 (INFO UPDATE): The Ladies of Grace’s third Book Club gathering will take place at Candi Bender’s home from noon to 2:30p. Bring your lunch and share your insights, reflections, and ideas as we discuss The Turquoise Table by Kristen Schell. We look forward to seeing you there, regardless if you finish the book.
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This Week (5/16-5/24):
May 18: Mission Aviation Fellowship presents Ends of the Earth, a free film (with free concessions) at Shadow Mountain from 6:30p-8:30p. This is the movie that the Kapitaniuks showed to GFSD months ago for those who missed it or want a follow up. Following the film will be a Q&A with the film’s pilot. To sign up, click here.
May 21: Women’s Bible Study at 10a at Keri Willis’ house. We are continuing the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. Susan Harnsburger will be leading the study on Faithfulness. The outline was sent out by email earlier this week.
Weekly Events:
Tuesday Night Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30p at the Linfoots’ home, studying the Pauline Epistles in chronological order.
Wednesday Night Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30p at Malia’s home, studying the Minor Prophets.
Thursday Home Fellowship – Thursday evenings at 6pm at the Willis’ home.
Saturday Prayer – Every Saturday morning at 8a in the Cottage.
Sunday Prayer – Every Sunday morning at 9a at GFSD.
Sweet Oasis – Every Sunday morning before service at 9:15a in the Cottage.
Monthly Events:
Fellowship Luncheon – Every first Sunday, following service.
Ladies Study & Fellowship – Every first and third Thursday, 10a, location varies.
Family Night – Every third Friday of the month. Time and location will vary.
Men’s Fellowship – Every third Saturday at 8:30a at GFSD.
Marriage Matters – Every second Saturday at 5p at GFSD.
Walk Pray Eat – May 30 at 9a at Lindo Lakes. See Susan for more details.
Reminders:
May 30: Walk Pray Eat. The ladies of GFSD and their guests are invited to the next fellowship prayer walk at Lindo Lakes. Start time is 9a, followed by a sack lunch. See flyer for details.
July 7-10: Church Youth Camp! We will be having a youth camp for ages 11-18 at Pine Valley Bible Camp in partnership with Village Church and a few other churches. The camp runs from July 7th to 10th and the cost is $399 per camper with discounts for siblings. Scholarships are also available. Activities include team building, competition games and deepening our relationship with the Lord through worship, small group discussions, and a mini sermon each morning and evening.
August 29: Join us for a catered dinner, talent show, and silent auction from 5p-8p at GFSD for Operation Christmas Child. We need a team for planning, and donations of themed baskets, gift certificates, and items (accepted now through August). We welcome you to join our planning team and your help is appreciated! To sign up or donate, please contact Marguerite. For more information, reach out to Susan and Joyce.
Missions Updates:
The Koras have a missions update. See it here.
To check for updates on any of our missionaries, see our missions page here.

