Grace Community
Christian Fellowship? - What does it mean?
Or you many be asking yourself, "Is
Grace for Me?" Let's
find out....
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines "Grace"
as...
grace: Function: noun 1 a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their
regeneration or sanctification
"Grace" is Divine Assistance of God given to anyone who would accept
it to receive God's Son, Jesus Christ. So I think it is safe to say - "Yes!",
GRACE is for you because
Christ is for you!
The Apostle John (one of Jesus' followers) wrote "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe
in His name." (John 1:12)
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All those who put their faith in Jesus Christ then have what
is look upon as "Fellowship."
fel·low·ship: Function: noun
2
a : community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience
Those who have experienced
God's "Grace" naturally want to get together
with others who have experienced the same; to come together to learn about Him, to worship Him and to grow in serving
Him. But no matter your status, class, rank or file - when you become a follower of Jesus Christ, a Christian, you fellowship
in ...
3 : a company of equals or friends
Literally, you have become a 'friend' to God and are in the company of equals
who love God too.
Another word important word in our name is "Community" - community can impact within the walls of where people fellowship,
but more importantly, community takes place outside the walls of where we fellowship and has
a positive affect on the area in which we live.
Grace Community
Christian Fellowship (GRACE) is a non-denominational Christian Church in the East Flint/Burton MI area now located in it's first permanent
home at 3707 Davison Rd. Our 'offical launch' was April 8, 2007 (Easter Sunday). GRACE had been holding
services at Van Y Elementary School and started in the Pastor's home November 2006.
It is our hope and trust that GRACE
will be different from other churches. Ideally, GRACE is for
those who have a desire to know about Jesus Christ, but might not step a foot into a 'traditional' church. We
are a 'flock' of people that desire to know Jesus. If you have never attended a church before, GRACE
might just be the kind of place that draws you back! If you are the kind who has given up on "organized religion"
- GRACE might be your kind of place too.
Jesus was "authentic" and His followers
should be as well. GRACE will be filled with people who have honestly
struggled in life. We know and can relate first hand to the various challenges this life has dealt out to people;
- From the joys and challenges of children to divorce
and the heartache it brings.
- GRACE people have a local heritage who know what it is like
to be on the working lines at Fisher Body, Buick City, Delphi and Chevrolet
- GRACE
knows and understands the challenges of the blue collar worker and their families as well as white collar workers.
- As you know, people make
mistakes, but GRACE is filled with
people who know that God has the power to rebuild and change lives in dramatic
ways - no matter what stage of life we are in.
When
birthing this new church, a name was carefully chosen to reflect the potential work that God was going to do. Because of what
its Church Planters have experienced and because of what is seen around us eveyday, the word "Grace"
came to mind time and time again. People experience so much "Un-Grace" each day that its
planters wanted GRACE to be a safe haven where people could be
loved (not judged). GRACE teaches about the love God demonstrates
toward us and how we can follow and love God in return.
As we
continually work to establish Grace Community Christian Fellowship
in the Genesee County community, It is our desire to be an earthly demonstration of a Living Book - God's
Word, so that hopeless people can have hope in Christ!
When you come for a service the first time, you're not a "visitor" - you are our
Guest and we trust that we will be the gracious hosts God called us
to be, making you feel that your time at GRACE was special.
So,
"Is Grace 4 U?" Absolutely!!!
We hope that you will fellowship with us on any Sunday, check out this
site as it grows and participate in opportunities to fellowship when offered. Come and spend some time with us and experience God's Grace 24/7.