Worship is the reverent response to the truth of God.  As we come to understand His greatness, we are moved to express unbounded joy, adoration, mourning, fear and dedication.  It is the goal of the worship ministry at GracePoint to foster this understanding and lifestyle, giving those gathered varied opportunities to engage Him with their hearts and with their heads. Music, art, prayer, drama, readings of scripture, communion, video, teaching and offerings all play a part in worship on Sunday mornings. Ryan Phelps (Director of Worship Arts) and David Limina (Director of Music) head up this ministry with the help of dedicated and talented volunteers.         

We currently need people for all areas of the worship ministry, including sound and video tech, music and drama. If you are interested in serving on this team, contact Ryan Phelps. 

SUNDAY MORNINGS
GracePoint offers Kidstown, a Sunday morning program for children Birth through 5th grade.  First time guests and long time “veterans” are welcomed together on Sunday mornings in Kidstown and led by experienced adult volunteers.  The children will learn and share together in age-specific small groups and worship in large groups.

ABOUT KIDSTOWN
A place where kids can make friends, learn from people who love them, get to know Jesus, and have fun.

Little kids learn that God made them and wants to be their forever friend.  Big kids learn to make wise choices, trust God no matter what, and treat others the way they want to be treated.  We meet kids just where they are, challenge volunteers to give their best, and equip parents to make faith real in their homes.

Pre K through 2nd Grade

Kids gather in small group rooms to "Plug in" for the morning's program.  They meet up with friends, share, and prepare for the teaching.  They then move to "Large Group" where they have a time of worship and a Bible story. Each month the children are taught a different virtue, supported by Bible stories. They then reconnect with their small group to discuss the lesson and how to apply the virtue to their lives.

Club 345: Grapple (Grades 3-5)
Children in this age group are preparing for their teen-age years; growing, exploring and seeking deeper answers to their questions. Club 345 and our “Grapple” program provides kids with a deeper Bible study in a small group setting and allows them to help with worship for the younger age groups. The program makes use of multi-media tools to bring the Bible alive and generate study, questions, and sharing with peers and their adult leaders.

EVENTS

Below is the 2009-2010 events schedule. GracePoint offers events designed to bring families together for fun events or service-oriented activities.  Whether you are a family of 1 or 10, everyone is welcome.

If you have questions, please contact Becky Myerov.

MARRIAGE CONFERENCES

Partnering with Home Improvement Ministries, GracePoint will be offering two marriage conferences during Winter 2009.

For more info, visit www.Himweb.org.

SERVING OUR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

We believe that our purpose is to partner with families to share Jesus with children; engaging them so they will know him personally, grow in their faith in him, share their faith with others, and serve their community.

SUNDAY MORNINGS
Middle school and high school students join the adults for worship on Sunday mornings in the auditorium. After the worship portion of the service, we gather together to engage in biblical teaching, prayer and discuss topics that are relevant to the teens.

MIDWEEK
We offer a mid-week youth program that meets twice a month which includes teaching, service, sharing and worship. An important focus of our youth group is to help build community where our youth can share together, grow together, and learn from experienced adults in a fun and safe environment. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Duane and Maria Marshall's home.

For more information, please contact Duane and Maria Marshall.

SERVING OUR YOUTH & FAMILIES

We believe that our purpose is to partner with families to share Jesus with youth; engaging them so they will know him personally, grow in their faith in him, share their faith with others, and serve their community.

GRACEPOINT MOM'S GROUP

At Mom to Mom, our Mission is to educate, encourage and equip women for the most important job in all the world -- parenting! Through practical, Biblically based teaching on parenting and through supportive interaction in small groups led by other mothers, we wish to foster growth not only in our parenting skills but in our wholeness as women - intellectually, relationally, and spiritually.

Mom to Mom Ministry is designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their relationship with their husbands and children.

This year we are using the Mom to Mom curriculum "Growing Together: Growing a Child = Growing a Mom." The curriculum challenges moms at all ages and stages to grow deeper, even as they help their children grow.  Growing Together addresses parenting and family issues while helping women stay connected to the ultimate Power Source.

Weekly topics this year include "When You're Running on Empty," "Three Gifts I'd Like to Give Every Mom," "Taming the Top 10 Marriage Monsters," "Who's the Parent Here?" and "Everyday Crossroads: Choices and Consequences for Parents and Children".

Mom to Mom meets every other Thursday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am (taking breaks for school vacations and holidays).

We meet at Veasey Memorial Park at 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA 01823.  For directions: http://www.veaseypark.org.

The one-year cost for Mom to Mom is $110. This includes all materials and childcare. Scholarships are available.

Childcare is provided.  Mom to Mom includes infant/toddler care through age 2 and a Bible-based preschool program for children ages 2 through 5.

For more information, please contact Jessica Mitchell by clicking here.

Calendar of Events

Holiday Recipe Swap - Friday November 13, 2009 at 7:30PM

Bring a favorite holiday dish to share, along with copies of the recipe.  We'll share a wonderful meal, while we visit with each other, and go home with a folder full of new recipes for the holiday season. Location TBD. Invite a friend!

"Just Christmas" - Saturday December 5, 2009

Ladies of GracePoint will carpool and sit together at this seasonal Grace Chapel event featuring speaker Gloria White-Hammond and Daniel Kirkley in concert.  Registration begins September 27th.  www.grace.org/women.

Winterlude - January 15-17, 2010

Grace Chapel's "Winterlude" will be held at The Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA this year.  The weekend will feature guest speaker Virelle Kidder with special music performed by Lisa Troyer.  Registration form and more information is available at www.grace.org/women.

FaithLift - Saturday April 10, 2010

This yearly event, held at Grace Chapel, will feature speaker Laurie McIntyre, with music by Covenant. www.grace.org/women.

Spring Brunch - Saturday May 1, 2010

Join other women from GracePoint for a Potluck Springtime Brunch. Location TBD.

There is also a Women's Bible Study that meets every Tuesday from 9:00AM-11:00AM in Andover.  For more information, please see the Life Communities section of the website.

Questions about Women's Ministries, please contact Jessica Phelps.

Questions about Grace Chapel Event, please contact Elaine Russo.

FACE OF A CHILD

Each Fall, GracePoint participates in the "Face of a Child" project which brings the love of Jesus to thousands of orphans and needy children in Moldova.  We fill backpacks with school supplies, athletic shoes and everyday essentials. Our completed backpacks are gathered and sent to Moldova and distributed there by a team of people from our church .  Each individual or family that fills a backpack receives a photo of the child and will be praying for that child during the year.  The picture to the left shows some of our GracePoint family with the completed backpacks.