This Sunday, we return to the gospel of John and to our series "Signs of a Savior." We'll consider the clandestine encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a leading Pharisee who had questions about Jesus. What Jesus says to him has proven to be one of the most important passages in all of the Bible. He tells Nicodemus how someone can enter the Kingdom of God. 

Join us this Sunday at 9:30 for prayer, 10:00 for worship, and fellowship downstairs after the service. 

We will celebrate Communion this Sunday during the service, remembering the Body and Blood of Christ together.

There will be no GraceKids classes this Sunday. Children will remain upstairs with their parent/family. The Nursery will be unstaffed but the room will be open if you need to change a diaper or sooth your baby.

Join us on Sunday, November 16 after the service for our annual International Sunday Luncheon. This is a time when we celebrate the diversity of nationalities in our Grace Church family by sharing a meal together. Everyone is asked to bring a dish that represents their culture. Sign up sheets will be available in the next few weeks.

We are excited to participate in this annual event to bless children and share the Gospel with them this Christmas. The shoeboxes and labels are here. Our goal is to fill all 100 boxes! Fill a box with small toys, clothing items, toiletries, and a personal message from you. Also consider including the $10 cost of shipping (instructions for that are on the labels). Return filled boxes to Grace Church between 10/26 and 11/16. See Patty Assatly or Stephanie Barrera for more details. Visit the website to learn more.

We were made to follow Christ together, in community. This fall, several groups will be doing just that. Some will meet weekly; others twice a month. Some will meet at Grace; others in homes. We definitely have a group for you! Consider which one might work, then reach out to the Leader directly, or contact office@gracestamford.org for more info. We hope everyone at Grace will join a group this fall!

Mondays:  8:00 pm at Grace - Men Only - Starts Sep 22 - Tom Hansen

Wednesdays:  6:30 pm at Grace - Ongoing - Jon Lanuza

Thursdays:  7:30 pm Downtown - Starts Sep 18 - Gavin Pickard

Thursdays:  7:00 pm in Glenbrook - Women Only - Starts Sep 18 - Sandra Barnes

Saturdays:  5:30 pm in Glenbrook - Starts Sep 27 - Craig & Mallory Valenzano

We are seeking a part-time Director of Children's Ministries to lead and grow this vital ministry in our church. You can read the full position description and next steps here. Feel free to pass along this information to anyone you know who might be interested. And please pray that the Lord would lead us to the right leader for this role.

.Please pray for Grace Church as we navigate this season of change. Pray that our eyes will remain focused on the Lord and that we would earnestly seek his guidance and his will for the future of Grace Church.

Please also pray for our church family. Partners, look for the Weekly Prayer Update sent out each week as a reminder to pray for the specific needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact office@gracestamford.org.

Everyone is welcome to pray together on Wednesdays at noon. Contact Bob Daniel at bobdaniel@aol.com or call or text at 203-858-2708. The Zoom meeting ID is: 309 369 9640.

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Sincerely,

Grace Evangelical Free Church

241 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06906

(203) 323-6737 | office@gracestamford.org

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