Join us at Grace Avenue this Fall as we explore how, through our faith, we find joy, we broaden our view of the world, and the ways in which we take responsibility for our own journey.  Fall of 2021 is not a time for us to go back to the way things were, but continue to move forward, navigating new paths in life, in faith and for our community.

August 15
“God’s Delivery System”

August 22
“Pruning”

August 29
“Fulfillment”

No Shortage of Joy
August 15 - 29, 2021
We enter a new season and suddenly there seems to be all kinds of shortages.  There are shortages of paper, construction materials, air conditioning parts, computer chips, restaurant/retail workers and even processed chicken?!?!  There is a current glitch in the production and delivery of these products.  It is great to know, however, that God has a different delivery system.  There is no shortage in the things we need most when we stay fully connected to God; especially joy!

Suggested Resources
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Lifesigns by Henri M. Nouwin

The Book of Joy By Dalai Lama &
Desmond Tutu

The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Net Worth
September 5, 2021
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23

September 12
Ephesians 3:14-16

September 19
Ephesians 3:17-19

September 26
Ephesians 3:20-21

October 3
Luke 14:15-24
“The Why of World Communion”

Widen the Screen
September 12 - October 3, 2021
There is always more to the story.  We tend, however, to focus on slight details from which we draw large judgments.  From this we often get an inaccurate picture of who someone really is or what is really happening.  These snap judgments can lead to the worst form of prejudice.  God’s love always invites us to see a wider picture with deeper insight.  God’s love moves us to connect and crossover into relationships that transform us and others.

Bringing in the Harvest
October 10, 2021
Matthew 9:35-38

October 17
Hebrews 10:23-25
“Gather”

October 24
2 Timothy 3:14-17
“Grow”

October 31
James 2:14-18
“Go”

November 7
Matthew 6:19-21
“Give”

Own It.
October 17-November 7, 2021
We are called to be Disciples of Jesus not simply dabblers in religious observation. Our method in doing this involves our love for God and others.  We do not live out of obligation to God. We live in response to God’s grace.  Using these means of grace...Gather, Grow, Go, Give...we become Soul Proprietors.  We do not passively adopt someone else’s faith.  We OWN our faith.  

Wrapped in Gratitude

November 14
Acts 2:42-47
Glad & Generous Hearts

November 21
2 Corinthians 9:10-11
Enriched in Every Way