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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS:

MANNA BAGS will available this Sunday to give to those who are without suitable housing.  This is your chance to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  You may pick them up in the entry way.  

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUP will not be meeting tonight. See you next Thursday!

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

MEN'S FRIDAY LUNCH: Friday, October 20 - 11:30 a.m.
The men will be meeting at The Olive Garden.

YOUNG FAMILIES' LIFE GROUP: Friday, October 20 - 5:30 p.m. - Ellis home  Please RSVP
Gathering for families with young children. 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.

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MEN’S MINISTRY EVENT: Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. - Bowlero Lanes Please RSVP
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. RSVP REQUIRED -- contact Mark Mehl or Rod Naber:

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. Connect and hear an update on Nathan’s various travels this past year. Please RSVP HERE.

WAR ROOM PRAYER: Tuesday, October 24 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Worship Center

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

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!

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON PRAYER: Sunday, November 5th - 6 p.m.
Do you have questions about prayer in general?  Join us on November 5th in a roundtable discussion on prayer.  Some of the prayer team members will be there to discuss any question or idea that arises basing their views on Biblical principles. Please join us for this lively and informative session.

BAPTISM CLASS AVAILABLE: Saturday, November 4th, 5-6:30 p.m.
This class is available to anyone who would like to be baptized on Sunday, November 19th.  The class, taught by Pastor Nick, will address what the Bible says about baptism and the power of Jesus through the act of baptism.  Please let us know if you would like to attend by noting it on the Connection Card in the seat back in front of 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.

THANKSGIVING MEAL: Thursday, November 23rd, 12:00 p.m.
Diana Moffet and Kara Tush are hosting their annual Thanksgiving meal.  The main fixings will be provided.  They are asking that you would bring a side dish or dessert for 4-6 people.  It is helpful to know how many people will attend.  Just let them know through text message if you are attending or have any questions.  Diana - 303-547-2590 or Kara - 720-589-4218

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.