Erik VanderKolk, former Grace Church Partner, will be preaching this Sunday. The scripture passage is Luke 15:11-32, the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

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

Message Titled: The Story of Stephen

1. Why is the story of Stephen so significant?

2. Who was a "catalyst" for us in our faith? How did they impact us?

3. Who in our life is God calling us to be a catalyst for? What step can we take now in that work?

Grace Church has started weekly youth meetings, every Sunday evening, 5:00-7:00 pm. There will be games, fellowship, and studying the Word of God. See Stephanie Jones or Gavin Pickard for details.

Friday, August 28 at 6:00 pm. Invite your friends and family to join us in the Grace Church parking lot for a night of fun, kickball, snacks, and a few school supplies for the kids going back to school!

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 30, Middle and High Schoolers will have their own class time each week. Meet in the Youth Room in Taylor Hall when the younger children are dismissed at sermon time.  See Stephanie Jones or Gavin Pickard for more details.

Our Annual Church Baptism & Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 13 at Cove Island Park. If you are interested in being baptized, please speak with Elder Dave Rucquoi. Sign up sheets for food and beverages are in the foyer. See Lisa DeJesus for details on food.

The Search Committee is excited to move into the next phase of our process! We have retained a professional search firm that will help us in our next steps. We want you to know that we, as the Search Committee, represent you to the search firm. If you have questions anywhere along this process, please reach out to us. Our email address is searchcommittee2026@gracestamford.org.

We were made to follow Christ together, in community. Consider which of these groups you might be a part of. We hope everyone at Grace will join a small group.

This group meets in person or via Zoom. There is a group pot-luck every 4th Monday of the month. See Gavin Pickard for details.

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.

Please pray for our young people as they begin a new school year. Pray for minds that are eager to learn and hearts that are willing to love and serve God and others.

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.

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Sincerely,

Grace Evangelical Free Church

241 Courtland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06906

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