All junior and senior high youth from 6th–12th grades are invited to an outing at The Falls Waterpark in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, July 29.  We’ll meet at the Youth House at 5:00 PM, then car-pool with leaders to the park and remain there until around 7:30 PM at which time we’ll return to the youth house for pizza and ice cream.  We’ll wrap-up the evening around 8:30 PM.  Wear or bring a swimsuit, towel, $10 for admission, plus money for concessions if you want.  Contact Pastor Dave if you have questions.  Click HERE to view or print a flyer to pass along to invite others. Newcomers and friends welcome!

Share the love of Jesus unconditionally with those in need by donating or serving at our upcoming annual “Jesus Give-Away” mission project for the Cedar Valley.  Donations of good used or slightly used items including cookware, clothing, housewares, furniture, computers, televisions, bicycles, yard items, children’s clothes, toys, shoes, books, DVD’s, etc will be received on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00-8:00 PM during July beginning July 7 at our Shady Lane Youth Center (1322 Shady Lane).  Items must be in good working condition, and clothes must be laundered and clean.  Event will run from 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturdays, July 18 & 25, and all items are free to anyone who has need. Volunteers are needed to donate items, help organize items beforehand, and work the actual event morning or afternoon shifts.  Call Kelly Price at 319-504-2649 if you have questions.  Mark your calendar today and click HERE for a flyer to view, print, and/or pass along to invite others.  All are invited and welcome to come and be blessed with free stuff!

Share the love of Jesus unconditionally with those in need by donating or serving at our upcoming annual “Jesus Give-Away” mission project for the Cedar Valley.  Donations of good used or slightly used items including cookware, clothing, housewares, furniture, computers, televisions, bicycles, yard items, children’s clothes, toys, shoes, books, DVD’s, etc will be received on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00-8:00 PM during July beginning July 7 at our Shady Lane Youth Center (1322 Shady Lane).  Items must be in good working condition, and clothes must be laundered and clean.  Event will run from 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturdays, July 18 & 25, and all items are free to anyone who has need. Volunteers are needed to donate items, help organize items beforehand, and work the actual event morning or afternoon shifts.  Call Kelly Price at 319-504-2649 if you have questions.  Mark your calendar today and click HERE for a flyer to view, print, and/or pass along to invite others.  All are invited and welcome to come and be blessed with free stuff!

Join the family and friends of Grace Church for a special patriotic hymn sing on Sunday, July 5, beginning at 10:00 AM during worship. Service will feature the singing of patriotic hymns. A special message will be given by Pastor Dave for the occasion. A nursery and Children’s Church will be provided for children. Refreshments will be served in our Fellowship Hall following the service. Service members are invited to wear their military uniforms, if they like. Come together and let’s celebrate our heritage as a nation and as we turn to God and seek “healing for our land” during these tough times nationally. All are welcome!

Men of church and community are invited to a cookout beginning at 6:00 PM Thursday, July 2, at the Youth House (1322 Shady Lane next to our church building).  Hamburgers will be provided hot off the grill, along with beverages and table service.  Please bring a side item to share if you can.  Come, hang out, eat some food, enjoy some fellowship, and just relax!  Yard games such as corn hole, Giant Jenga, and ladder ball will be available as well as the game tables (pool, air-hockey, and foosball) in the youth garage.  We’ll gather rain or shine as we can always meet in the house or large garage if need be.  Please join us if you can and bring a friend if you like.  All men, young and old, of the church and community are welcome and invited.  Newcomers expected!

All junior and senior high kids are invited to join together for a cookout and fun night at our Youth House (1322 Shady Lane) this Wednesday, July 1. Let’s gather at 6:00 PM for hamburgers and hotdogs hot-off the grill, plus lots of yummy side dishes and desserts. We’ll also enjoy yard games, table games, and some “get-to-know-ya” group games that might even involve getting a little wet! We’ll also enjoy some free time to goof off, hang out with each other and youth leaders, and then make s’mores around the fire pit to conclude the evening. Parents should plan to pick up their kids around 8:00 PM. There is no cost. Join us for a casual summer night of fun with your friends. Click HERE for a flyer to view, print, and/or pass along to invite others. All ROCK kids and your friends invited and welcome!

All seniors and your friends are welcome to attend our upcoming senior luncheon to be held Tuesday, June 23, at 12:00 noon in our Fellowship Hall.  The theme is “Japanese Style” as Elroy Rowenhorst will share slides and experiences from his recent trip to Tokyo.  We’ll proceed to the sanctuary for the presentation following a delicious meal complete with a gingerbread cookie from Japan.  Plus, all attendees will leave with a special Japanese ‘keepsake’ too!  Mark your calendar today and plan to attend. Sign the sheet at the Information Station to reserve a space for you! 

Grace Church is offering Kids’ Day for all children 3 years-old through 5th graders from church and community.  Kids’ Day will be held Saturday, June 20, from 10:00am to 2:00pm with a light lunch served at noon.  The theme is “Journey to Jesus” as we travel through the biblical story focusing on snapshots of Creation, the Fall, God’s gift of a Savior, and finally trusting in Jesus for eternal life.  If you would like to help, please sign the sheet at the Information Station today or contact Nancy Macomber at 319-233-1898.  All interested children are simply invited to meet at church at 9:45am for registration on Saturday, June 20.  Click HERE to view and/or print a flyer to pass along to invite others. Newcomers and guests expected!

On Sunday, June 7, we will honor and celebrate our lone high school graduate, Caleb Robinson, who has been active in our children’s ministry and youth group over the years.  We will recognized Caleb during next Sunday’s service and present him with some special gifts. A reception for Caleb with cake and punch will follow the service in our Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome. Congratulations, Caleb; we are so proud of you!

Men of the church and community are invited to come together for our final men’s breakfast before our summer break.  The breakfast will be held Saturday, June 6, beginning at 9:00 AM in our Fellowship Hall.  Pastor Enrique “Q” Ochoa, Spiritual Life Director at Western Home Communities, will be our special guest speaker.  A delicious breakfast will be prepared by Steve Smith.  We’ll wrap-up by 10:30 AM.  It’ll be a meaningful time of food, fellowship, and faith encouragement as brothers in the Lord.  Newcomers expected!

All are invited and urged to join together for a prayer meeting onTuesday, June 2 at 6:30 PM here at church as we anticipate our first “Sunday in the Park” outreach of the summer and continue to seek revival in our lives, church, communities, and nation.  Young and old, friends and visitors are all welcome.  We’ll begin with the open sharing of needs and then enter into a time of group prayer time which will likely conclude around 7:45 PM.  All revivals begin with prayer.  May God’s renewing Spirit be released powerfully through us!  “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).

We welcome the Rev. Dale Assink who comes all the way from Omaha, Nebraska just to be with us on Sunday, May 31!  Dale is the Executive Minister for the Regional Synod of the Heartland to which our classis belongs.  Dale is excited to share what God is doing throughout the Reformed Church in America and especially how it relates to our newly emerging “Reformed Global [Middle] Assembly” which will soon replace our Pleasant Prairie Classis.  Dale will also update us on the revisioning and restructuring that is happening within our denomination.  Copies of updates from our newly emerging middle assembly can be found on the mail slot shelf.  Please join Dale following the service in our Fellowship Hall for refreshments and an informal time of Questions & Answers.  May you be inspired by Dale’s sharing today and encouraged to belong to the RCA!

Women of church and community are invited to join together on Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 PM as we gather for Bible study, faith discussions, and personal support at the Shady Lane Youth House (1322 Shady Lane, next to the church).  Dessert and beverages are provided.  All women welcome.  The “Women of Joy” Bible study group meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoons of the month.  Newcomers expected!  

Join us this Wednesday from 6:00-7:15 PM for our annual Talent Night at Grace Church!  This celebration marks the culmination and conclusion of our Wednesday night program and is a highlight for the children of Fish Net and the youth of The R.O.C.K.  It’s a great time for all to come together and “show off” a little with the talented children, youth, and members of our church.  The children of Fish Net will present a couple of the songs they’ve been learning throughout the year.  The R.O.C.K. will present a skit and a couple songs as well.  Plus, many others will offer up some serious and humorous acts. It’s going to be a great time for all. The entire congregation along with parents, grandparents, families, and friends are all invited and urged to support the youth of Grace Church with your attendance! 

Join us for Mother’s Day along with your family! Worship begins at 10:00 AM with a blend of both traditional hymns and contemporary songs. The service features heart-felt worship, an inspiring message by Pastor Dave to boost your faith, warm friends, and the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Of course, we’ll honor and pay special tribute to moms and women in general as well on their special day. Plan now to join us along the special lady in your life. Children are urged to join their moms in worship for this special Sunday. Newcomers expected!

Attention men and women of Grace Church!  The women are invited to join the men at their breakfast to be held Saturday, May 2 beginning at 9:00 AM in our Fellowship Hall.  A delicious breakfast will be served with a time of faith-building devotional and discussion to follow facilitated by Pastor Dave.  It’ll be a time of great food, fellowship, and faith encouragement as brothers and sisters in the Lord.  It’s not too late to plan to join us. Please come! All are invited and welcome!

Our student ministries will hold their final Family Night of the season on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:15-7:00 PM.  This time, we’ll meet at the Youth House for a cookout and picnic with hamburgers and hotdogs hot-off the grill, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, chips, and cold beverage.  Several games will be available to enjoy including cornhole, ladder ball, croquet, giant Jenga, pool, foosball, air hockey, balls, crafts, and more.  We’ll conclude the night by making s’mores around our fire pit.  All our Fish Net children and ROCK youth along with their parents, siblings, grandparents, families, and friends are welcome and invited.  Click here to view and print a FLYER to pass along to invite others. Please join us for this fun evening of food, fun, building connections, strengthening families, and making memories!   

Mark your calendar today and join us for a special combined service musical concert beginning at 10:00 AM, Sunday, April 12 in the Grace Church sanctuary! “Salt-Light,” a relatively new group from Cedar Falls, will be our special guest as they provide a mixture of traditional and contemporary gospel music through instruments, singing, and testimony. There is no fee; but free-will donations will be received. Come, and be uplifted and encouraged in your faith. Newcomers, guests, family, and friends expected!

It’s time to rally together to do some spring sprucing up in and around the church facilities. Join us on Saturday, April 11, anytime between 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon to clean gutters, do some yard work, clean windows, polish sanctuary furniture, wipe down ceiling fans, and perform other miscellaneous tasks as needed. Property deacons, Tom Roberts and Corey Kerr, will lead the event. Just come when you can and bring any tools you think may be useful. Lunch will be provided around noon. Many hands make light work!

All junior and senior high youth are invited to join us at The ROCK Youth House (1322 Shady Lane) on Wednesday, April 8th for some pizza, pop, and dessert followed by some duckpin bowling at Maple Lanes in Waterloo. We will be meeting at The ROCK Youth House at our usual time (5-5:15pm). Plan on eating there at the house and then we will be heading over to Maple Lanes by 5:45 for a fun filled hour of duckpin bowling from 6-7pm. Please let your parents know we plan to arrive back at the Youth House by 7pm or shortly after. The cost for this event including pizza, pop, dessert, bowling, and shoe rental is $10.00 per person.  Bring your friends!

Join us as we celebrate the greatest event in all human history - the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! Worship begins at 10:00 AM with a blend of familiar hymns and contemporary songs. A nursery space is provided along with a Children’s Church for children from 3 years-old through those in 2nd grade. Busy Bags are also available for children who remain in the sanctuary. A light breakfast of rolls, fruit, juice, and coffee will be served in our Fellowship Hall from 8:45 to 9:45 AM. And an Easter Egg Hunt for children will be held outside beginning at 9:15 AM, or inside if the weather is bad. Mark your calendar, plan to join us, and reach out to invite your family and friends. Come and celebrate the greatest event and miracle in all of human history! Click HERE for an invitational flyer to print/view and/or pass along to others!

All children up through 10 years of age are invited to join together for an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning, April 5, beginning at 9:15 AM. Young children will search in the courtyard while older children will hunt around the youth house and parsonage properties. Children are encouraged to sign-up ahead of time (call Kelly @ 319.504.2649) and must accompanied by a parent/adult/teenager. Please meet Kelly Price & helpers in the church foyer Easter morning. Special prizes will be awarded by Pastor Dave at the worship service today to the finders of the “Super Egg.” In case of bad weather, the egg hunt will be moved indoors. So, either way, come on out with your kids or grandkids to enjoy the fun! Click HERE to view and/or print an invitational flyer to pass along to someone. A light Easter breakfast will also be served from 8:45-9:45 AM in our Fellowship Hall. Easter Celebration worship begins at 10:00 AM. All are welcome!

Join us for a light Easter Breakfast in which a smorgasbord of refreshments will be served from 8:45 to 9:45 AM on Easter morning in our Fellowship Hall. Options include fresh fruit, muffins, pumpkin cake bars, juice, and coffee. Parents are welcome to come with their families and eat while their children participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. There is no charge, but donations will be received to help off-set the cost. Enjoy as much or little as you like with your family and friends. Click HERE to view and/or print an invitational flyer. Come hungry, leave happy!

Mark your calendar today!  “Easter Song” will be presented at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 3 & 4.  Experience a dramatic presentation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ told through acting, music, and dance!  The Lord’s Supper will be shared as part of the drama through individually wrapped elements.  An invitational flyer is available by clicking HERE to view, print, and pass along to others.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to point others to the resurrection power of Jesus!  Who will you invite? All are invited and welcome!

Mark your calendar today!  “Easter Song” will be presented at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 3 & 4.  Experience a dramatic presentation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ told through acting, music, and dance!  The Lord’s Supper will be shared as part of the drama through individually wrapped elements.  An invitational flyer is available by clicking HERE to view, print, and pass along to others.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to point others to the resurrection power of Jesus!  Who will you invite? All are invited and welcome!

Join us at 10:00 AM for our special Palm Sunday Celebration, Sunday, March 29! Palm branches will be handed out to all as a symbol of this special day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a peaceful donkey some 2000 years ago. How quickly things changed from an atmosphere of praise to one of turmoil and tempest! Pastor Dave will bring a message of hope and challenge setting the stage for Maundy-Thursday and Easter. Refreshments will be served following the service. Children’s Church, Nursery, and Busy Bags available for children. Come, join the festive throng of worshippers with your family as we welcome Jesus into our midst!

All youth from 6th-12th grades are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings during the school year for “The R.O.C.K.” The R.O.C.K. stands for “Redeemed of Christ Kids” and is a youth group for young people trying to find something solid to stand on in the midst of this shaky and crumbling world. We’ll gather at the youth house, have supper at the church, and then enjoy fun lessons and activities to stimulate friendship and faith in Jesus Christ. A $2/person donation is asked of all participating youth to help offset the cost of supper. Newcomers and friends are welcome. View or download an invitational flyer by clicking HERE. We begin the second semester on January 14. Come, find stability and security in the solid Rock of Jesus Christ as we share in food, fun, friendship, and faith!