January 2008
Nigeria
In November, Pastor George and 3 other Grace men went to Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria to install a Computer Resource facility. This facility will be used by local pastors to expand their ministry, and enable us to effectively communicate with them, as we continue to partner with them in our PEACE efforts there. The team saw God answer many prayers as many hurdles had to be overcome to make this happen. The installation was a great success. The facility is being used very enthusiastically today for ministry. Go God!
On January 24, Pastor Dennis and three individuals from Grace will travel to Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria to partner with Pastor Udo in preparations to conduct a Purpose Driven Church Conference for Nigerian pastors in the area. On January 29th, PG and three additional individuals from Grace will arrive to help conduct the Conference. Please keep the trip, our Grace ambassadors, and their families in your prayers (empowered by God, making a difference)
Thanksgiving
East Plano at Willow Creek Fellowship (WCF) Church:
“Everything went really well on Thanksgiving Day. We served about 500 people for dinner. I believe we had cooked 23 turkeys and 11 hams...plus some that were cooked at individual homes. Anything that was left over was given to needy families at the end. Brother Roy said that the only thing we had that had to be discarded was some sweet potatoes. We had plenty of help and I think that most of them came from Grace Community church. We are so grateful for everything you and your church family have done for us.”
Thanks so much!
Doll Marsh
WCF Administrative Assistant
WCF, has a membership of about 150 people, but ministers to approximately 1,000 people in their community. (together, making a difference).
Operation Christmas Child
Grace serves as an OCC Relay Center for the north DFW area. In total this year Grace put together 232 OCC boxes, and processed another 118. Grace is touch lives around the world.
Single Mom’s Angel Tree
Again Grace responded this Christmas season by provided Christmas gifts for many single mom’s and their families.
December Drives
On December 2nd, Grace gave 49 units of blood. A note from Marie at Carter concerning the Blood Drive, " ...we saw 61 people and collected 49 units of whole blood! WAY TO GO!!!!! Thanks to all the people who donated, 147 local lives will be positively impacted!"
Also on December 2nd, Grace donated 1 ½ pickup truck loads of food to WCF to be distributed as part of their ministry in east Plano.
On December 16th, Grace donated over 600 articles of winter clothing to WCF. Based on our new relationship with WCF, they had expressed a need for winter clothes that they could use in their Clothing Ministry in east Plano. Grace responded. Go God!
Men’s Mexico Trip Jan10th – 16th
Eleven men (ordinary people) from will be going on a mission trip to Mexico (wherever they are) with Hero Makers this month. Please keep the trip, these men, and their families in your prayers (empowered by God, making a difference)
Upcoming Trips
New Orleans weekend trips: April 24, and Oct 09.
Family Mexico Trip: June 16 – June 21.
Youth Mexico Trip: 7/19 – 7/26.
Couples Mexico Trip: Nov 29 – Dec 7
In November, Pastor George and 3 other Grace men went to Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria to install a Computer Resource facility. This facility will be used by local pastors to expand their ministry, and enable us to effectively communicate with them, as we continue to partner with them in our PEACE efforts there. The team saw God answer many prayers as many hurdles had to be overcome to make this happen. The installation was a great success. The facility is being used very enthusiastically today for ministry. Go God!
On January 24, Pastor Dennis and three individuals from Grace will travel to Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria to partner with Pastor Udo in preparations to conduct a Purpose Driven Church Conference for Nigerian pastors in the area. On January 29th, PG and three additional individuals from Grace will arrive to help conduct the Conference. Please keep the trip, our Grace ambassadors, and their families in your prayers (empowered by God, making a difference)
Thanksgiving
East Plano at Willow Creek Fellowship (WCF) Church:
“Everything went really well on Thanksgiving Day. We served about 500 people for dinner. I believe we had cooked 23 turkeys and 11 hams...plus some that were cooked at individual homes. Anything that was left over was given to needy families at the end. Brother Roy said that the only thing we had that had to be discarded was some sweet potatoes. We had plenty of help and I think that most of them came from Grace Community church. We are so grateful for everything you and your church family have done for us.”
Thanks so much!
Doll Marsh
WCF Administrative Assistant
WCF, has a membership of about 150 people, but ministers to approximately 1,000 people in their community. (together, making a difference).
Operation Christmas Child
Grace serves as an OCC Relay Center for the north DFW area. In total this year Grace put together 232 OCC boxes, and processed another 118. Grace is touch lives around the world.
Single Mom’s Angel Tree
Again Grace responded this Christmas season by provided Christmas gifts for many single mom’s and their families.
December Drives
On December 2nd, Grace gave 49 units of blood. A note from Marie at Carter concerning the Blood Drive, " ...we saw 61 people and collected 49 units of whole blood! WAY TO GO!!!!! Thanks to all the people who donated, 147 local lives will be positively impacted!"
Also on December 2nd, Grace donated 1 ½ pickup truck loads of food to WCF to be distributed as part of their ministry in east Plano.
On December 16th, Grace donated over 600 articles of winter clothing to WCF. Based on our new relationship with WCF, they had expressed a need for winter clothes that they could use in their Clothing Ministry in east Plano. Grace responded. Go God!
Men’s Mexico Trip Jan10th – 16th
Eleven men (ordinary people) from will be going on a mission trip to Mexico (wherever they are) with Hero Makers this month. Please keep the trip, these men, and their families in your prayers (empowered by God, making a difference)
Upcoming Trips
New Orleans weekend trips: April 24, and Oct 09.
Family Mexico Trip: June 16 – June 21.
Youth Mexico Trip: 7/19 – 7/26.
Couples Mexico Trip: Nov 29 – Dec 7
