NEWS and Events

Monthly Reminders

Operation Christmas Child:
Grace has met our goal of shipping the boxes.  There are empty OCC shoeboxes in the foyer.  Return the boxes to the church when filled with the $10.00 shipping cost.  Help us reach children around the world with the gospel message.  If you have any questions, please contact Doris Heindel or Willard Umstead.  1020 boxes were packed at the packing party!
C.A.L.L. Ministries:
During the month of November they are in need of socks, gloves, hats, etc. (cold weather items).  Please put your donations in the designated box in the foyer.
Download the November Calendar of events.

Special AnnouncEments

Pies:
The Giving Thanks Committee is asking for volunteers to donate pies for the Community Thanksgiving Meal at Celina High School.  If you are interested, please call Teresa at 419-305-9111.  You may drop the pies off on Thanksgiving from 7:30-11:00 am or that Wednesday evening from 3:30-5:00 pm.
 
Angel Tree:
Those wanting to participate in buying gifts for the Angel Tree ministry are asked to contact Betty Leininger at 419-953-4218, or donate money to Our Home (www.ourhomefrc.com).

Grace Scholarships:
GMC has two college scholarships available for those students who are going to college. The deadline is Jan. 31. First, the General Scholarship is for students attending any college and is for one year which can be renewed. Second, the Bethel/Taylor Scholarship is for students planning to attend Bethel College (Mishawaka, IN) or Taylor University (Upland, IN). This scholarship is renewable each year. Forms for these scholarships are available at the church office, Welcome Center, or from Rod Staugler or Sandy Staugler.