2 July Friday Night Church

       6 July Registrations Due for Term 3 

                 Careforce Lifekeys Courses

Date: Saturday, June 12

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $15

(Student/Pensioner/Friend $10)

Guest Speaker: Jenny Adam from

 The Breakthrough Centre, East Perth

Registrations close Sunday, June 6

Café Connections

Date: 2^nd, 16^th & 30^th June

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $5

Come and join us for a time of Ministry, Morning Tea & Mentoring.  This term’s theme is “The Measure of a Woman”.

No crèche available.

On Sunday 27th June, Grace kids will take over the church to bring you a fun packed morning of worship, testimonies and more. Parents, make sure you put this on your calendar! This is something that your kids will not want to miss. This is a great morning to bring along family and friends. For more information see Graeme and Donna Holman

Years 10-12

Worship & Testimony

Date: Friday, 11th June

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Grace Church

Cost: $5

Come along for an amazing night of praise to our Mighty God and hear some testimonies of His great love. We're going to live up to our name and Make a Difference! Bring $5 and 5 friends! Drinks and snacks provided

End of Term Party

Date: Friday, 25th June

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Grace Church

Cost: $5

We’re ending this term with the ultimate Kid’s themed Party! Join us for all the kid party favourites, pin the tail, pass the parcel and kid’s party food.

Dates: 9 June & 23 June

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $8

MOPS is a time for us mums to come together for a lovely morning of food, friends and creativity, while our children are out playing and being looked after in MOPPETS. All mothers of pre-schoolers welcome. See you there! 

Area Leaders Meeting

Date: Sunday, 27th June

Time: After 2nd Service

Location: Grace Crèche

All Leaders PD Night

Date: Tuesday, 29th June

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Grace Cafè

This is our midyear assessment and brainstorming session with time for prayer and prophetic ministry.  If you are a Small Group Leader, please make every effort to attend.

Join a Small Group!

Grace small groups meet during the term to Believe, Belong & Build the Kingdom of God in our local church.

Visit the Connect Group webpage on www.gracechristianchurch.org.au for details of available groups & access to resources.  Speak to our Welcome Team on Sunday for further information

Friday Night Church

Date: Friday, 4 June

Time: 7:00pm

“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up”  James 5:13-15

Come this Friday night ready to praise God and testify of His goodness.  The Oversight Team will be available to anoint and pray with you for healing.

Date: Saturday, 26th June

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Bunbury Ten Pin Bowling Centre

136 Strickland Street (Opposite HJ’s & Big W)

Cost: $20

(Includes 2 x Games and Pizza)

Men of Honour please remember Phil’s question, “How are we actually leading in our families and our church?”

During this year our focus is Prayer, Worship, Service and Discipleship.

“Vita per Veneratio” - Life with Honour

Do you have a short testimony or praise point about what God is doing in your life that you are willing to share? If so, please email the testimony and your contact details to Jake Davidson at jl_davidson@msn.com or hand it in to the Church Information Desk.

This month our focus is “Contending for the Faith”.  Jude urged those in his care “to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints”.

To contend for something means to strive or fight for it.  We believe some things, such as our faith, are worth fighting for.

This month we will examine how we contend for the faith; the methods we can use and the weapons we can employ.  Let’s strive together to develop our spiritual muscle for the glory of God and for His kingdom purposes.

The new Word for Today—May, June & July 2010 has arrived. 

Pick up your copy at the info desk today!

Coming in June…

12 June Women With Purpose Lunch

Our Annual Missions Weekend is an opportunity to step out in faith and ask God to provide for the coming year. Start praying and seeking God’s direction for your giving to Missions and the Building Fund.

‘Celebration Night’ - Saturday Night

Date: 22^nd May

Time: (7:15pm arrival) 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Cost: $10 per person or $30 per family

Child minding available for a gold coin donation

Enjoy coffee & cake, a fundraising auction, live music, inspiring testimonies and interviews. Special guest speaker Ps Dale Hewitt will encourage us to engage in missions, sharing his own personal testimony.

Tickets available at the Information Desk

Sunday Services

Date: 23^rd May 

Time: 9am & 11am

Cost: Food plates available

Featuring messages from our missionaries and our guest speaker Ps Dale Hewitt. Morning tea plates and Hot Beef Rolls will be available after both services.

The weekend’s Faith Promise total will be announced after 11:00am service.

All proceeds raised by fundraising events throughout the weekend will go towards our local and international mission projects.

Date: 12 May & 26 May

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $8

MOPS is a time for us mums to come together for a lovely morning of food, friends and creativity, while our children are out playing and being looked after in MOPPETS. All mothers of pre-schoolers welcome. See you there! 

The next baptism service will be Sunday 30^th May.

A baptism class will be run Sunday 16^th May 2010 at 10.30am (between the services) for those wishing to be baptised.

Sign up at the information desk or Grace House today!

Please contact David & Lynelle Leathard 0403 166 494 for more information.

Have you been a part of the Grace family for a while and are looking for an area to serve in?

Do you enjoy meeting new people and making them feel at home?  If so, the Welcome Team wants you!! 

Contact Mandy Gough on 97264201 or email: welcometeam@gracechristianchurch.org.au

Do you have a short testimony or praise point about what God is doing in your life that you are willing to share? If so, please email the testimony and your contact details to Jake Davidson at jl_davidson@msn.com or hand it in to the Church Information Desk.

Date: Saturday, 29th May

Time: 7:30am

Location: Grace Café & Various places around the community

Cost: $10

Here is a chance for men to lead by service. There are many opportunities to serve others both in and out of the church. May will be a service focus for Men of Honour. Come to a hearty breakfast then roll the sleeves up for some work! Sign up at the information desk today.

Date: Saturday, June 12

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $15

(Student/Pensioner/Friend $10)

Guest Speaker: Jenny Adam from

 The Breakthrough Centre, East Perth

Registrations close Sunday, June 6

Café Connections

Date: 5 May & 19 May

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $5

Come and join us for a time of Ministry, Morning Tea & Mentoring.  An opportunity

to make friends over a cuppa and a chat.

All ages welcome.  No crèche available.

May is Mission month.  So you may ask: ‘Whose mission is it anyway?’

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and the Great Challenge (Romans 10:14) are a call to action for ALL Christ’s disciples, not just a select few.  Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is to determine how we will fulfil this call.

There are so many opportunities!  This month we prayerfully consider how we will be involved in sharing the Gospel with others locally and

MEGA SLEEPOVER CIRCUS

Where:            Grace Christian Church, Auditorium

When:             7:00pm Start

30 April— 1 May 2010

Everyone in Year 2 — Year 7 is invited.

The next baptism service will be Sunday 30^th May.

A baptism class will be run Sunday 16^th May 2010 at 10.30am (between the services) for those wishing to be baptised.

Sign up at the information desk  or Grace House today!

Please contact David & Lynelle Leathard 0403 166 494 for more information.

Youthcare oversees chaplains and scripture teachers. They are desperately in need of a volunteer secretary to assist with their meetings held once every 6 weeks.  Can you help? Contact: Kate 9797 1447

Saturday Night Event

Date: 22^nd May

Time:7:30pm – 9:30pm

Enjoy cake & coffee, a fundraising auction, live entertainment, inspiring testimonies and interviews. Special guests include Ps Dale Hewitt.  Tickets for the event will be available soon… Mark it in your diary!

Sunday Services

Date: 23^rd May 

Time: 9am & 11am

Featuring Mission Weekend Speaker Ps Dale Hewitt & updates from our overseas missionaries

Beautiful..High Tea

Where: Grace Café

When: Saturday, 10 April

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Cost: $15

Date: Friday 30th April

Time: 6:45pm – 9:00pm

Cost: $5

Location: Meet @ Grace

Food and fun under lights at Donnybrook apple park. Register at info desk today!

Date: Saturday 24th April

Men’s ministry activity. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Early Childhood Conference and School Visits

Date: 3^rd – 17^th July

Cost: $1000 + flight costs (approx. $2000)

Closing Date: 2^nd May

 This is for Early Childhood teachers, Childcare workers or Community Health nurses. Team members will be participating in Conference Workshops. There will also be opportunities to visit Montessori schools that are funded and run by the Sri Lankan churches.

Register your interest at the Information Desk or contact Anton and Karen Gracey on 9726

Date: 28 April (week 2 of the new term)

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

MOPS is a time for us mums to come together for a lovely morning of food, friends and creativity, while our children are out playing and being looked after in MOPPETS. All mothers of pre-schoolers welcome. See you there! 

Making Marriage Better

Dates: Tuesdays 27 April – 29 June 2010

Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Cost: $77 per couple; $60 singles

Search for Life

Dates: Thursdays 29 April – 1 July 2010

Times: 7:00pm – 9:30pm or

   9:30am – 12:00 midday

Cost: $60 per person

Registration closes 15 April

Combined Connect Dinner

Date:  Sunday, 18 April

Time:  5.30pm @ Grace Cafe

Bring:  A plate of food to share

Contact: Cale, Bron, or Sue - 9726 4201

Share great food and hear from the McQuades about their work in Sri Lanka

Darren, Hayley, Jaymon and Brenton McQuade are back from Sri Lanka on furlough during April.

Make sure you spend time with them finding out about their ministry to the people of Sri Lanka through Lanka Door of Hope - part of Grace Missions.

Have you been a part of the Grace family for a while and are looking for an area to serve in? Do you enjoy meeting new people and making them feel at home?  If so, the Welcome Team wants you!!  Contact Mandy Gough on 97264201 or email, welcometeam@gracechristianchurch.org.au 

Dates: Friday 30^th April – Saturday 1^st May

Time: 7:00pm to 8:00am

Location: Grace Auditorium

Grace kids (Years 2-6) are invited to a Mega Sleepover held at the church auditorium on Friday 30^th April. There will be games, worship, message and a movie followed by a yummy breakfast. Bring along a friend. See flyer for further details.

Register by Sunday 25^th April.

*Grace Kids will be on break during School Holidays*

April is such an exciting month!  Firstly, we welcome the McQuade family back for furlough.  It’s great to have you here!

This month we celebrate Easter - the most important celebration in the Christian calendar.  We pray that like the Roman centurion who witnessed Jesus Christ’s crucifixion our declaration would be “This man truly was the son of God”. 

Our theme for April is ‘Prayer’.  Will you join with us as we “humble ourselves, pray and seek God’s face” (2 Chron 7:14) and partner with Him to  restore our City!

10 April Women With Purpose - “Beautiful”

16 - 19 April Pilbara Impact Trip

27 April - “Making Marriage Better” course

29 April - “Search for Life” course

Dates: 19 –21 March

Time: 6:00pm Friday to 3:00pm Sunday

Location: Grace camp site Busselton

Cost: $75 pp (students, pensioners & Non-church visitors $50)

Registration Closes: 17 March

MoH camp Busselton, our annual men’s camp, with guest speakers Ps Dale Hewitt Jr & Ps Robin Cullen. Come and be inspired, encouraged and built up in the company of the ‘brotherhood’ – good food, activities and premier location on the beach (price incl. 2 nights accom. & all meals)

(Year 8 cut-off i.e. must be attending high school) 

This is an alcohol free event.

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Date: Friday, 12 March

Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Location: Grace Church crèche

Passionate young adults come together for intimate worship and testimonies in the crèche. An awesome opportunity to use and build gifts and chill out with our first love… GOD!

For more info call Contact Helen Porep on 0405 530 300.

Date: Sunday, 21 March

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Cornerstone Church Busselton

Cost: $4 (Children under 2 are free)

Join the Sean W. Smith Band, the Bible Society and WHYJC Clothing for a fun filled family concert complete with mascot kids, prizes, competitions, sausage sizzle and music with the Sean W Smith Band. Visit www.seanwsmith.com for more info.

Calling all Years 10-12! Come join us for our fun filled MAD March events.

BBQ with The Long Plastic Water Slide

Date: Friday, 5 March

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: 23 Edwinstone Close, Dalyellup

Cost: $5

Call 0404 259 456 for more information.

Bushdance'n

Date: Friday, 19 March

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: Grace Christian Church

Cost: $5

Call 0404 259 456 for more information.

Dates: 10 March & 24 March

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $8

MOPS is a time for us mums to come together for a lovely morning of food, friends and creativity, while our children are out playing and being looked after in MOPPETS. All mothers of pre-schoolers welcome. See you there!

Dates: 1, 15 & 29 March

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Grace Church

Be a part of our powerful corporate prayer night every second Monday at Grace.

Date: Commencing Wednesday, 3 March

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Location: Grace Café

Cost: $5   

Come and join us for a time of ministry, morning tea & mentoring.  This is a great opportunity to bring friends and make friends over a cuppa and a chat. This term’s theme is ‘The Measure of a Woman’…don’t miss out!

All ages are welcome.  No crèche facility is available.

 Fortnightly during School Terms

Dates: 16 - 19 April

Cost: $550

Closing Date: 14 March

Join the Grace Christian Church team impacting the Pilbara with the gospel.  This is an exciting opportunity to encourage our brothers and sisters in Roebourne and Karratha and take part in local outreach events.

Application forms are available at the Information Desk or Church Website.

For information contact Anton and Karen Gracey on 9726 4201 or missions@gracechristianchurch.org.au

Where: Grace Café

When: Saturday, 10 April

Time: 10am - 11.30am

Cost: $15 (Student/Pensioner $10)

Bring a Friend - $10

 ....BEAUTIFUL

A “High Tea” including ministry

  ...to bestow on them a crown of BEAUTY instead of ASHES, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendour.

Isaiah 61:3

Proverbs 29:18 tells us “Where this is no vision (or revelation of God), the people perish…(KJV)

March is Vision month at Grace.  It is our hope that sharing the exciting plans we believe God has placed on our hearts for Grace this year and beyond will be life-giving and life-changing for the church.

We look forward to sharing this exciting and, no doubt, challenging journey with you.

Dave and Sue

When making online payments to the church, please make sure to use the reference field to indicate where the money is to be allocated e.g. Tithes, firstPRIORITY. This is more important than your name. Any payment that is not clearly referenced will get allocated to tithes. Thank you!

Generations and Soulfire are holding a combined Indoor Volleyball night on Saturday, 6 February.  Everyone aged 18 – 35 years is welcome.

Who: Generations & Soulfire (Ages 18-35)

Date: Saturday, 6^th February

Time: 6:30 to 8:00pm

Cost: $5.00

Location: Bunbury Indoor Beach Volleyball

26 McCombe Road, Bunbury (Off South West Highway In Halifax Light Industrial Area)

Contact: Bron Pullen 0421 117 623

Sign up today at the info desk, Grace House or by sending Bron a text.

Grace Kids re-commences on Sunday, 7 February

This month is when most of the ministries for our church kick off again, so there is going to be a flurry of activity and advertising around the church.

Expect to hear from Grace Kids, youth, Ladies and Mens ministries and of course Connect Groups.

These ministries are in place to provide environments where like minded people can grow and bring friends, why not choose at the start of this year where you’ll be committed, either in terms of support and attending or possibly leadership and actively helping others!

We are convinced it is going to be a great year, so make a decision NOW to be an active part of the life of the church!

God Bless

Dave and Sue

PS stay tuned next month is all about Vision!

Our courses for Term 1 are up and running, so

Get your diaries set up now to include

MAKING MARRIAGE BETTER,

a 10 week course starting 27^th  April. 

The program teaches how to build a great marriage from whatever point you are at; how to keep love fresh

and how to handle the boredom, conflict and stress associated with marriage.  Couples will learn what it takes

 to keep passion alive, build a more loving relationship and discover more about the uniqueness of their partner.

The car parking team is looking for more members to lend a hand welcoming people at Sunday Services.  If you are interested please give Yestin Rees a call on 0404 819 720”.

Eligible:                              men, women, kids, youth

Marital status:                   married, single, divorced. Widowed

Cost:                                      $10 per person                  children 0 – 12  $5 per child          Tickets available at Info Desk or Grace House

Name of the event:        “Catch The Vision”

Short Description:            An event for both men and women to launch the ministries for 2010 and to celebrate and enjoy a night of fellowship

Full Description:                Rhett, Chrissie and Gaynor will be speaking in the auditorium letting everyone know what is planned for this year and encourage participation. We’ll then move outdoors for finger food and light entertainment.

 Date of Event:                  13^th February

Start Time:                          7:00pm

Finish Time:                        9:00pm

Registrations open:         17/01/2010

Registrations close:         07/02/2010

Where to register:           Grace House, Info Desk

Where is the event to be held:                  Grace Christian Church

                                                                   Café, Auditorium, outdoors

Where will the event be advertised:       Grace News, Handouts, Email, Website, Facebook          

Would you like to be baptised?  Do you have questions relating to baptism? 

The next baptism during the church service will be Sunday 21^st February 2010.

A baptism class will be run Sunday 14^th February 2010 at 10:30am (between the services) for those wishing to be baptised the following week.

Please contact David and Lynelle Leathard c/-9726 4201

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL NIGHT

Generations & Soulfire are holding a combined Indoor Volleyball night, 6 February. Everyone aged 18 - 35 years is welcome.

Start Time: 6:30pm                Finish Time: 8:00pm

Cost: $5.00                           Registrations open: ASAP

The event will be held at:         

Bunbury Indoor Beach Volleyball                                                                       26  McCombe Road                                                                                      BUNBURY                          Off South Wts Highway In Halifax Light Industrial Area

You can Register:                 Grace House, Info Desk, Text Bron, Website

Lenai Harvey and Andrew Hollingsworth are getting married!

When:  Saturday, 13 March 2010

Time:     10:30am

Where: Grace Christian Church

Morning tea will be served after the ceremony.

All members of the congregation who would like to attend are welcome.  Please RSVP to Lenai or Andrew before 10 February for catering purposes.

Sunday, January 3 2010

ONE SERVICE ONLY

@ 10.00am

MOPS creates a caring environment for mums and a loving learning environment for children. MOPS meetings are held fortnightly at Grace on Wednesday mornings during the school term.   MOPS re-commences on Wednesday, 10 February 2010.Time: 9:30 to 11:30am Location: Grace Church  Contact: Catherine Begley and Janine Cohen

Women with Purpose is about building enriching relationships between women of all ages and backgrounds. It also aims to equip women to be ministers in their sphere of influence - their families, workplaces, educational institutions or church. Women with Purpose also reach out to women in the community by hosting special events, a practical care ministry and breakfasts with inspiring speakers.   Our first event (combined with the men) will be on Saturday, 13 February 2010 Contact: Gaynor Topliss

Grace men’s ministry is committed to inspiring and equipping men of all ages to live for God and be effective in all areas of life. Annual events include our Men’s camp in March, the Real Men’s Conference in August and monthly local events. All men are invited to participate and contribute. Do you have a passion to serve in this area?  Our first Men’s event (combined with the women) will be on Saturday, 13 February 2010.  Contact: Ps Rhett Topliss

Connect Groups are the core of Grace Christian Church.  involvement in Connect Group gives you the opportunity to encourage, equip and empower each other through healthy relationships with others and God. Connect Groups are casual meetings in people’s houses throughout the city.   Connect Groups re-commence on the week of 8 February 2010. Look at our website or speak to the Info Desk. Contact: Ps. Rhett and Gaynor Topliss

Soulfire connect groups target young adults aged 25-30.  Do life with others your own age, develop great friendships and get serious with God by joining a Soulfire Connect Group.  Contact: Sue Moore

Young adults rocking their world by linking with each other, serving their community and developing their relationship with God. Open to people aged 18-25, Generations aims to help young adults realise their full potential in God. Check out our Generations connect groups, services and events. Contact: Ernie Yeo

Targeting youth in Years 10-12 high school, MaD is all about making radical disciples of Christ and equipping them to influence their world. Servo connect groups happen every fortnight where youth get to know God and others. This ministry champions young men and women in some of the toughest years of their lives through epic adventures every month. Check out the website and calendars for upcoming dates. Contact: Nev Paulette

Livewire aims to ignite the hearts of young people in school Years 7, 8 and 9 with a passion for God in their lives.

Contact: Church Office

Be encouraged and inspired each week by worship, relevant messages and a friendly atmosphere. You can be yourself and be accepted. Sunday 9am & 11am and first Friday of every month 7pm*.

*Please  Note: There will not be a Friday service in January. Contact: Church Office

2009 was great but challenging. We know God’s “mercies begin afresh each morning (Lam 3:23)  January’s theme is “New and Shiny” we will consider the delight of a new beginning and the quest to maintain commitment.

We look forward to celebrating the joys and sharing the challenges of 2010 with you all.

Search for Intimacy

A program to empower people to live successfully in a highly sexualized world.

28^th January – 1^stApril

7:00PM – 9:30PM

Register by 11 January 2010

Door of Hope

Encouragement and support program for women survivors of sexual abuse.      

2^nd February – 30^th March

7:00PM – 9:30PM

Secondary English/History Teacher

Years 8—12

Full-time position.  Applications close 4 December.  Contact Lea McDonald on 9726 4200 - lmcdonald@grace.wa.edu.au

Join us for our final event for the year

Date: Wednesday, 2 December

Time: 9.30 – 11.30am

Location: Here @ Grace

Cost: $3.00 Sausage sizzle provided

City of Bunbury Christmas Street Parade

Saturday 5th December

Starts at 6:45 Sharp

Parade route loops along Blair, Haley, Princep, Victoria and Symmons

We have a Connect Group participating in the parade. 

It's a great family event, so come and support Grace in the community.

Contact Anton & Karen Gracey -  9726 4201 for more First Priority  information.

‘CHERISHED’

 You are invited to join us for BRUNCH to

 celebrate the good things that God has done throughout the year…

rejuvenate together as we enter the Holiday season…and

 appreciate women around us that go the extra mile!

 Where:   Grace Café

When:  Saturday, 12^th December

Time:  10am – 11:30am

Cost:  $15 (Student/Pensioner $10)

Bring a Friend - $10

Register by