Easter Sunday - More Than a Story!
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
Our Bible Reading Plan for 2026 is a study of the life and ministry of Christ using the harmony of the gospels. The printed booklet, ready for pick up on Sunday, lists all the passages to be studied for the week along with 4 questions you can answer in your personal study or with your H.O.M.E. Group.
Because this is a harmony of the gospels plan, you may want to use a harmony book (for example: The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry) but this is not essential to participate in the study.
We are very excited to dig deeply into the Word, to take our time to apply it to our lives and share the life-changing lessons and insights God has revealed to us during our time with Him. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Sterkenburg ([email protected]).
Because this is a harmony of the gospels plan, you may want to use a harmony book (for example: The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry) but this is not essential to participate in the study.
We are very excited to dig deeply into the Word, to take our time to apply it to our lives and share the life-changing lessons and insights God has revealed to us during our time with Him. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Sterkenburg ([email protected]).
Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25 / 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Did you know that the church is cleaned entirely by people who attend this church? From vacuuming, to mopping, to dusting, to cleaning counters and toilets - we appreciate all of the different volunteers who work hard to make Grace Church a clean and comfortable place to be.
Right now we are looking for a few people who could commit to cleaning an area of the church each week. You would be able to set a time that is convenient for you...this is typically done in an hour or less.
Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or want to talk about this ministry opportunity ([email protected]).
Right now we are looking for a few people who could commit to cleaning an area of the church each week. You would be able to set a time that is convenient for you...this is typically done in an hour or less.
Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or want to talk about this ministry opportunity ([email protected]).
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
Sunday, April 5th - Samantha Brinckman
Monday, April 6th - Addison Van De Moortel, Kenley Cowell,
Dylan Fisher Sr.
Tuesday, April 7th - Steve Maxson
Thursday, April 9th - David Smith
Monday, April 6th - Addison Van De Moortel, Kenley Cowell,
Dylan Fisher Sr.
Tuesday, April 7th - Steve Maxson
Thursday, April 9th - David Smith
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Easter means something to many people. The religious and those who aren't. For nearly 2,000 years, the Christian celebration of Easter has been the focal point of the holiday. It is the commemoration of the world's greatest historical event...the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter matters and actually makes everything else pale in comparison.
Easter matters and actually makes everything else pale in comparison.
Today we'll look at and understand the true meaning of Easter and the hope and Good News it has for all of us.
Easter is much more than a story.
It is the practical demonstration of God's intervention into the mess known as humanity, and it offers practical help and hope to anyone who is honest enough to admit their need.
1 Peter 1:3-4
Easter is much more than a story.
It is the practical demonstration of God's intervention into the mess known as humanity, and it offers practical help and hope to anyone who is honest enough to admit their need.
1 Peter 1:3-4
1 Peter 1:3-4
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
BSB
From this passage we can learn several truths about the event we call Easter:
1. Easter is about the PERSON of God.
1 Peter 1:3a
To praise someone means "to express admiration or approval for their achievements, attributes, or actions." There are many reasons for God to be praised.
1. Easter is about the PERSON of God.
1 Peter 1:3a
To praise someone means "to express admiration or approval for their achievements, attributes, or actions." There are many reasons for God to be praised.
2. Easter is about the PASSION of God.
1 Peter 1:3b
God's mercy gives hope. Humanity can be forgiven and reconciled to God!
1 Peter 1:3b
God's mercy gives hope. Humanity can be forgiven and reconciled to God!
3. Easter is about the PURPOSE of God.
1 Peter 1:3c
Why would God do this? Because He wants us to live the life that He created us to live.
1 Peter 1:3c
Why would God do this? Because He wants us to live the life that He created us to live.
4. Easter is about the PLAN of God.
1 Peter 1:3d
All that is required is that we turn from our willful path and trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior. It's a transfer of ownership...life goes from our will to His will.
1 Peter 1:3d
All that is required is that we turn from our willful path and trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior. It's a transfer of ownership...life goes from our will to His will.
5. Easter is about the PROMISES of God.
1 Peter 1:4
- Our penalty is paid and we are forgiven
- The sinful nature within us loses its power
- God's Spirit takes ownership of our life
- God secures our salvation
1 Peter 1:4
- Our penalty is paid and we are forgiven
- The sinful nature within us loses its power
- God's Spirit takes ownership of our life
- God secures our salvation
The resurrection of Jesus is more than a story.
It's a matter of history, secular and biblical. And it's also a matter of faith.
It's a matter of whether you love your sin, rebellion, and corrupt heart, mind, and lifestyle more than you do God and the goodness He has for you.
Easter offers proof that...
- We are all sinners
- God loves us
- Jesus died for us
- There is hope in this life and the next
- You have a choice to make
It's a matter of history, secular and biblical. And it's also a matter of faith.
It's a matter of whether you love your sin, rebellion, and corrupt heart, mind, and lifestyle more than you do God and the goodness He has for you.
Easter offers proof that...
- We are all sinners
- God loves us
- Jesus died for us
- There is hope in this life and the next
- You have a choice to make
Next Steps:
1. TRUST Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
2. TELL others about Jesus and walk with them.
1. TRUST Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
2. TELL others about Jesus and walk with them.
