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BAPTISM SERVICES Sun 22 July, all campuses, all services Baptisms are always an awesome time of celebration for the whole church family! If you’re interested in getting baptised, sign up online or at the Info Desk! Baptism classes will be run at each campus the week prior.

TABLE TALK 7pm, Mon 02 July, Benny’s Barbershop, 105 Orbell St Table Talk is a relaxed evening for the young adults of Grace Vineyard (18-30 years) with guest speakers and time for discussion in groups. This evening’s topic will be ‘Why Church?’ Come along, bring your friends and we’ll see you there!

CREATE ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER 7pm, Fri 27 July, City Campus Come along for an evening of jazz, nibbles and art! Art works painted by artists within Grace Vineyard Church and a whole host of other Christchurch artists will be on display for silent auction. This is a fundraiser for Strengthening Linwood Youth Trust and you’ll hear some inspiring stories of how the Trust is making a difference. Prints will be on sale from as low as $30, some created by Linwood College students. Gold coin entry.

SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY Starting Mon 30 July The School of Creativity is a course for anyone with creative passion. It is a five week course based on exploring and developing a sound theology of the arts that will challenge individual artistic commitment and practice. It is a place to be stretched, encouraged and connected to others who love the arts and God. $50pp. Apply online today!

YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT 06-08 July, Hanmer Springs Get a group together and organise booking a house, food and transport amongst youselves! It’s going to be a fun, casual weekend away. For more info or help getting connected email Becca or let us know at the Info Desk. If you are organising a house please email rebecca.france@grace.org.nz with who’s coming.

WORSHIP TEAM AUDITIONS 12.30pm, Sun 08 July, Pegasus 7.30pm, Mon 16 July, Beach Campus If you have a heart for worship and musical talent to share, come along to either of these auditions! We’re keen for any new musicians but at City Campus we specifically need drummers and electric guitarists. Pick up an audition pack from the Info Desk or email worship@grace.org.nz for more info including Pegasus audition location.

THIS SUNDAY

CITY CAMPUS// 9 & 11am Sarah-Jane Peez “And then Martha” 6pm Sarah-Jane Peez “Two for One”

BEACH CAMPUS// 9 & 11am James Renwick “Philippians: Part Five”

PLAINS CAMPUS// 10am Scottie Young “Discovering Your Purpose”

PEGASUS CAMPUS// 4.30pm Scottie Young “Discovering Your Purpose”

PASSAGE FOR THE WEEK: “‘Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?’ declares the Lord. ‘Do not I fill heaven and earth?’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:24

WHAKAUPOKO O TE WIKI: “E taea ranei e tetahi te huna i a ia ki nga wahi ngaro, e kore ai ia e kitea e ahau? e ai ta Ihowa. He teka ianei kapi tonu i ahau te rangi me te whenua? e ai ta Ihowa.” Heremaia 23:24

SCHOOLS COUNSELLOR Beach Campus, 20hrs/week Youth Alive Trust are looking to contract a children’s counsellor to work in the North Eastern Schools as part of the new Mana Ake, mental health support in primary schools team (Years 1-8). Must be able to start with a week’s induction on 16 July. Email office@yat.org.nz for more information.

PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR WANTED Beach Campus, 32-40hrs/week Beach Campus is looking for a highly relational, administratively proficient person to work with existing and new users of our multi-purpose building. This exciting new role will be an ambassador for the building and groups using it, and will have skills and experience in marketing, communications and event management, and be available to work occasional evenings and weekends. For a full job description, email office@yat.org.nz

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We would love to connect with you! Come and say hi for a few minutes at our Welcome table after the service. We’d love to give you an idea of who we are and what we do and buy you coffee from the café! If you have any questions about anything, please look for a crew member or visit our Info Desk in the foyer and they will be happy to help you. Kids and youth go out from the main auditorium after the notices to Passion Kids (kids’ church), LIVE (intermediates) or GVY Youth Lounge.

WELCOME TO GRACE At City Campus we regularly have ‘Welcome to Grace’ sessions to help new people find out what we’re all about and meet some of the team. Our next session is Sun 29 July at the 11am service.

RICH LIVING CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE: 28-30 September Save the date for this important combined churches conference exploring Sustainability and Christian Faith over three days. Including worship, prayer, workshops and more! Brought to you by A Rocha, Grace Vineyard, South West Baptist Church and Cashmere Presbyterian Church. For more information visit www.arocha.org.nz/events

FOOD ITEMS NEEDED Thank you for your on-going support! At the moment we especially need sugar (500 gm bags), canned tomatoes, canned soups, and margarine/butter. Please place any donations in the box in the foyer.

PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM GATHERING 1.30pm, TODAY, City Campus If you are currently part of our photography team, or would be interested in joining it at at any of our campuses, we’d love for you to come along! We’ll be talking about the heart behind media at Grace and looking to the future. Snacks will be provided! For more info email multimedia@grace.org.nz

MAKING SENSE OF ANXIETY 9am-5pm, Mon 09 July, Emmanuel School This is a one day intensive Neufeld Institute course about anxiety in children. Suitable for parents, teachers, children and youth workers, counsellors, or anyone who knows a child. $60pp. For more info or to register email doorsofhopecounselling@gmail.com or call 022 135 1537

LIFEGROUPS It’s so easy to get lost in a big church! Lifegroups are the best way to connect with others and feel like a part of the family. If you’re interested in joining a Lifegroup have a look for the full list on our website or email lifegroups@grace.org.nz

CITY CAMPUS//150 Ferry RoadPhillipstownPO Box 12-006Christchurch 8242New ZealandPhone +64 3 379 8463 city.office@grace.org.nz

BEACH CAMPUS//111-113 Seaview Road New BrightonPO Box 12-006Christchurch 8242New ZealandPhone +64 3 388 5459 beach.office@grace.org.nz

PLAINS CAMPUS//Rangiora Borough Hall157 King StreetPO Box 12-006Christchurch 8242New ZealandPhone +64 3 379 8463plains.office@grace.org.nz

PEGASUS CAMPUS//Pegasus School Hall5 Solander RoadPO Box 12-006Christchurch 8242New ZealandPhone +64 3 379 8463plains.office@grace.org.nz

OUR GROUPSPassion Kids: for kids from 0 to school year 8, mel.fairweather@grace.org.nzGVY - City: school years 9 upwards simon.macgregor@grace.org.nzGVY - Beach: school years 9 upwards ruby.manning@grace.org.nzGVY - North Canterbury: school years 9 upwards, JackDunnRun@live.comLifegroups: lifegroups@grace.org.nzYoung Adults: Grace young adults ministry, simon.macgregor@grace.org.nzMenzone: Grace men’s ministry, menzone@grace.org.nzChristian Singles: singles@grace.org.nzDeaf Community: deaf@grace.org.nzSeniors: beach.office@grace.org.nzCommunity Parenting & Pre-School Programmes: parenting@yat.org.nzWeekly Outreaches: Latimer Square and New Brighton office@compassiontrust.org.nzFor more information and contact numbers please visit our website www.grace.org.nz

GIVING at GRACEYour money goes a long way. It is used to help those in need, support missionary work and cover operating costs. There are different options to make giving easy!Internet Banking – Regular Automatic Payments are our preferred option. Account: 06-0821-0579769-000 Code: Your giving number Reference: Type of giving (eg Tithe)Pushpay App - Available at the Apple App Store or Google Play StoreEftpos or Credit Card - Available at Info Desk Website - You can make donations through here at any timeCash or Cheque - Pick up an envelope from the Info Desk, write your giving number on it and hand in to the Info Desk or Offering.Rescue - Please seek God for what He would have you give beyond your tithe. Please code any donation as ‘Rescue’. In order to receive a Tax Receipt at the end of the financial year contact us for a Giving Number at giving@grace.org.nz or fill in a Giving Form at the Info Desk.General giving qualifies for a donations receipt and includes Faith Promise, Rescue and other ministries within the church.Thank you for your generosity!

JOIN THE TEAM// One of the best ways to feel like a part of the family and meet other people is to serve! We can’t do anything at Grace without the help of volunteers and we are always in need of more! If you’d like to join the team, please email serve@grace.org.nz with your campus and your area of interest. There’s a place for everyone!