MINISTRIES AT WORD OF GRACE
GRACEKIDZ
(Ages 1-Grade 5)
Our Kids ministry called GraceKidz runs during the Sunday Family service between 10am-11:30am.
ACTIVATE
(Jr. & Sr High)
Our teens group meets every Sunday during the message portion of our Sunday service for games and age appropriate Bible study and discussion.
UNITED:IUP
(18-30 Young Adults)
College student and young adult group meet for U-nites on Tuesdays to connect and grow together. For details:
www.unitediup.com
NEW:MAN
(Men’s Ministry)
Our men’s ministry called NEW:MAN and puts on Men’s seminars and activities through the year.
THRIVE
(Women’s Ministry)
Our women’s ministry called Thrive runs seminars and activities through the year.
Build Relationships and grow together
INTEREST GROUPS- BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Sometimes the best way to connect people in the church is by relevant interest groups that meet at various other times on a more organic schedule. The interest/activity groups encourage people to gather around prayer, worship, community needs, sports, cooking, art, etc… (anything that uplifts people in a godly way). We believe these groups too are necessary avenues for healthy interactions that include friends and the local community.
LIFEGROUPS- GROWING IN GOD TOGETHER
LifeGroups are more specific relational home based groups that can either be short or long-term/ongoing. These are times dedicated to growing and nurturing the variety of gifts in the congregation while studying the Word of God. These groups make room for the practice of spiritual gifts within the church. The aim is to build each other up. The study agenda of the groups will fall into one of the three categories below with room for discussion and application in people’s homes. It’s geared towards all age groups building relationships in the context of daily life, while some groups with little children opt for a child play option while the group meets. We have at least five options to gather each month (all currently studying the book of John).
BIBLE STUDY
We are sold out on being a church that not only teaches from the Bible, but takes time to equip each believer to study it for themselves. These courses can be expository or thematic in nature.
TOPICAL STUDY
These are meant to cover areas of the Christian life which need focused attention for followers of Jesus to grow in their knowing of God.
LIFE APPLICATION
Often life issues like marriage, parenting, finances, relationships, grief, etc… need help and restoration. We are committed as a church to give each member tools to navigate these issues of daily life well.
GROWTH SESSIONS
Growth Sessions are focused and short classroom style sessions. These are times we dedicate as a church to study the Word of God and apply ourselves to growing in the systematic application of truth the Bible has for us. These are courses hosted by one the members of the teaching team at WGF. We encourage every person to get involved in this aspect of church life, as other gatherings and services don’t afford us the dedicated time to work through the Bible and address questions people may have. These courses are typically short (six sessions max) over the course of a month or so, so people have the freedom to choose the classes they would like to take over the course of a calendar year. Most courses run twice a year, giving people more than one opportunity to sign up.
TOPICAL STUDY
These are meant to cover areas of the Christian life which need focused attention for followers of Jesus to grow in their knowing of God.