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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Tonight, Thursday, October 12 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. South building, lower level

MEN'S FRIDAY LUNCH: Friday, October 13 - 11:30 a.m.
The men will be meeting at The Valley Inn, Wads & Jewell.

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OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH and we are celebrating our Pastors, Nick and Nathan. We encourage you to show your appreciation by writing a personal message to each of them and dropping them in the basket provided on Sunday. You may also put them in the mailbox slot on Mississippi, or send them to the office at 10101 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood, CO  80226

WOMEN'S MINISTRY EVENT: Monday, October 16 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Worship Center
The women will be meeting this coming Monday for a pumpkin carving event. This will take the place of the regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, October 19th.  Contact Katie Burdick for more details!  katherine.burdick18@gmail.com

WAR ROOM PRAYER: Tuesday, October 17 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Worship Center

GRACE'S GROCERY FOOD PANTRY: Next Thursday, October 19 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

‍YOUNG FAMILIES' LIFE GROUP:  Friday, October 20 - 5:30 p.m. - Ellis home
Once a month, families with young children will gather at rotating houses for dinner and fellowship. The first one is on Friday, October 20th at 5:30pm at the Ellis home. Chili will be served—bring a side/drink/dessert to share. Costumes are highly encouraged for both kids and adults! Contact Kelcey (619) 861-7112 or Alec (209) 648-0299 for the address and RSVP.

MEN’S MINISTRY EVENT: Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m.
The Men’s Bible Study group attendees are hosting a bowling event at Bowlero Lanes across from the church and wish to invite all men from the GCC Community to join them. The cost is $28 per bowler for 1-½ hours of bowling and food. Drinks are available for purchase. Payment can be made in advance or at the door. Signups are required and signup sheets will be provided this Sunday, October 15, or you may contact Mark Mehl or Rod Naber by email or phone:

Mark Mehl - mfmehl@gmail.com 303-875-2662
Rod Naber – rodneyanaber@yahoo.com 720-243-3775

MOVIE NIGHT: WAR ROOM - Saturday, October 21 - 6:00 p.m. Worship Center
Join us for movie night in the Worship Center at 6 p.m. to watch "War Room", a film produced in 2015. War Room is a compelling drama with humor and heart that became the #1 movie in U.S. theaters and received raving reviews from audiences of all ages. Popcorn and drinks will be available.

MISSION LUNCHEON: Sunday, October 22 - 11:30 a.m. RSVP requested!
Nathan and Taylor Burdick invite you to join them for lunch on Sunday, October 22nd, immediately following the service. This luncheon is to say "thank you" for your continued support of their mission and to give an update on Nathan’s various travels this past year. Please RSVP by using the Connection Card in the pew pocket or click HERE.

HARVEST FESTIVAL: Tuesday, October 31 – 5:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a safe alternative to Halloween at the Harvest Festival right here at Grace Covenant. The Torches work very hard on putting this together and every year there are hundreds from the neighborhood that attend. Kelly and the Torches need kitchen volunteers, game volunteers and decorated vehicles for the Trunk & Treat portion of the evening. Contact Kelly at kelly@gcclakewood.org or indicate your interest on the Connection Card. And plan on attending with your family, neighbors, and friends.

MOBILIZING COMMON GROUNDS (aka Cookie Church): Sunday, November 5 – 11:15 a.m.
We will be reaching out to our neighbors at Edelweiss Apartments on that Sunday and delivering homemade cookies to their door with a greeting card. There are 96 units in the complex, which means we need 12 people to bake 4 dozen cookies each. We will leave from the church at the conclusion of the service. Are you willing to come alongside of the Leadership Team and Staff to put the cookies on their doors? We need as many people as possible to take 30 minutes to bless our neighbors. Please use the Connection Card to say “yes” to baking and/or delivering. Thank you!

BAPTISM AND BLESSING/TESTIMONY CEREMONY: Sunday, November 19 - Worship service Please contact the church office if you are interested in being baptized or participating in the anointing ceremony to recommit your life to God.

STAND SUNDAY: Sunday, November 26 - Worship Service
Together we will join with churches across the U.S. to raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable children and families in our communities who are touched by the foster care system.