office@gpchurchofchrist.com780-538-4211

Main office & mailing address for all sites: 9602-92 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0H4

ABOUT US

WELCOME

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We love to hear from you! Fill out a “Let’s Connect” cardand we will pray for you, mail you a card, or follow-up on any questions you have.

We are a multi-site fellowship of Jesus followers who seek to live out a kingdom-first perspective in our city.

For more, visit: gpchurchofchrist.com

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The purpose of the Grande Prairie Church of Christ is to praise and worship God and to mature and

assist others in maturing toward the image of Christ April 2019

MINISTERS: Everyone! All believers have spiritual gifts to build up the Kingdom. (Eph.4:11-14)

ELECTED NON-STAFF LEADERS:ELDERS + POINT LEADERS = CHURCH BOARD

ELDERS: Duff Crerar, Frank Fehr, Barry Norris, John Murray,

Joanne Stewart, Jeff Nutting

DEACONS: Paul Oostra (Point Leader), Bernie Plett, Brian Scarth, Neil Goodliffe, Joe Hustler, Ryan Power-Fardy, Arron Johnson

POINT LEADERS: Chris Thompson (Adults), Karen Burns (Children), Rosina Norris (Community), Mark Larson (Missions),

Duncan McNabb (Stewardship), Nathanael Sterr (Worship & Creative Arts), Naomi Scott (Youth), Carolyn Daigle (Pineridge Camp)

MINISTERIAL STAFF: Alan Jones - Sr. Minister & Highland Park Site Minister

Scott Pence- Mission Heights Site MinisterEastside Site Minister - Vacant

Ryan Duford - Young Adults DirectorMark Wolfe - Youth Ministries Director

Ruth Falk - Family & Children’s Ministries Director

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Alison Hofstede - Communications Coordinator

Wendy Small - Financial Administrator Janeya Tunke - Children’s Ministry & PTP Administrator

“...Draw your strength and might from God. Put on the full armor of God to protect yourselves from the devil and his evil schemes...Pray always. Pray in the Spirit. Pray about everything in every way you know how! And keeping all this in mind, pray on behalf of God’s people. Keep on praying feverishly, and be on the lookout until evil has been stayed.” - Ephesians 6:10-18 (TPT)

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COMMUNITY LIFE

Worship Community Embodiment Benevolence EvangelismJoining together to encounter God

Participating together in the life & mission of Jesus

Living Christ-rooted lives of grace, truth, and hope

Caring for those who are marginalized

What’s Multi-Site?As a multi-site church, we are one big family meeting at different times and places in our city. We share a board, budget, leadership, ministries, mission and overall vision. Whole church events like festivals, camps, meetings or unity services are great opportunities for connecting with our extended family.

THE REGULAR STUFF

Inviting others to join us on our journey toward Jesus

Join us on Sunday at one of our sites: • Highland Park (9602-92 Ave) Continuing ONE service at 10am. • Mission Heights (8321 Mission Heights Dr.) 10am. • Eastside (meeting at 10117 - 93 St. in the Army & Navy building) 6pm.

Kids programs during the sermon available at our Highland Park and Mission Heights sites during the school year. Registration and sign-in & sign-out is required. Kids Serve Sunday on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Watch for events throughout the year like Kids Morning Out, musicals, summer camp, Plan To Protect training and other activities. Join the Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/gpcofckids) & check the sign-in desks for updates.

Warriors Academy - A pre-teen program (gr.4-6) running Wednesday nights from 6-8pm at our Highland Park site (9602-92 Ave). Registration required.

Youth - Bible Study on Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm. Youth Night on Thursdays from 7-9pm. Other activities as announced. Stay updated: Join the Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/gpcofcyouth) and get the weekly e-mail.

Young Adults - 5:30pm potluck supper at Ryan & Jen’s, then Bible Study at our Highland Park site from 7-8:30pm. For details, follow @gp.unitycollective on Facebook or Instagram.

Drop-In Ball Hockey - For ANYONE old enough to drive! 8:30-10pm Tuesday nights at our Highland Park site. Event contact: Chris at 780-832-7067

Men’s Events - Bi-weekly breakfast & coffee night, annual retreat & more. Join our Facebook group or contact Dale for details: 780-933-6135.

Women's Events - Small groups, social nights, retreats & other gatherings Join our Facebook group or contact Brenda for details: 780-532-0301. Saturday Night Supper - Serving the street-involved from 4-8pm in partnership with Saint Lawrence Centre. To volunteer, call: 780-228-5734.

Thursday Morning Prayer & Communion - Join pastoral staff from 7-8am in the prayer chapel at our Highland Park site. Often followed by going out for coffee.

Community Festivals - Seasonal gatherings to build one another up in love. Contact Ro at 780-538-5386 if you’d like to help out in some way.

Contact us at: 780-538-4211 // office@gpchurchofchrist.com

City-Wide Youth Event Our youth group is joining this massive

lock-in event! The fun star ts May 11 at 7pm and continues until 10am May 12! It all takes place at GP Alliance Church.

Qs? Call Mark: 780-538-4211

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Tuesday NightsDrop in for a game or two of ball hockey on Tuesday nights from 8:30-10pm at our Highland Park site (9602-92 Ave.). A FREE community event for “anyone old enough to drive” (guys AND gals!). Qs? Contact: Chris at 780-832-7067

Ways We Give

Ways We Give: Cash (please use an envelope), Cheque (make payable to GP Church of Christ), Debit (at main office), E-Transfer (finances@gpchurchofchrist.com with password of“offering”), Mail a cheque, or sign up for Pre-Authorised Debit. THANK YOU for participating in what God is doing in and through our church family!

Monthly Bulletins Our bulletins are printed monthly with key information from our ministries. Events and announcements are approved by the main office. Submit your announcement requests via email prior to the 15th of each month: office@gpchurchofchrist.com.

Seriously

Dangerous

Religion

Save The Date: June 15Wow! Dr. Iaian Provan will be in GP!

Explore biblical topics that trouble modern minds: God, violence, laws, judgement, suf-

fering, myth vs history & more.June 15 from 9am-4pm at the Pomeroy

Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie.Tickets available soon.

Men’s Bike Trip: June 20-23 Plans are underway for another guy’s getaway cycling event in the Rockies. Watch for registration details - coming soon! Call Ryan with any questions: 780-512-7062

FROM THE OFFICEWorship Through Visual ArtVolunteers are needed at all of our sites to run Media Shout - the program that is used to project lyrics for songs, sermon slides and videos. If you are willing to try it out, please call or email the church office: 780-538-4211 or email office@gpchurchofchrist.com

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Seniors Lunch BBQ: May 26Anyone 55+ is invited to a BBQ at Roseberry Trails (705055 RR62) to celebrate a year of luncheons, learning, and getting to know each other better. Sunday, May 26 from 1-3pm. Please contact Barry Norris with any questions: 780-532-5386

Help Make Camp Awesome: Volunteer Serve as a cabin leader, play music for chapel or campfire, make crafts, lead archery, help with the property, serve food... To volunteer, call 780-538-4211 or email:pineridge@gpchurchofchrist.com

Let’s Connect! Fill out a connection card and place in the offering bag as it is passed, or send an e-mail to office@gpchurchofchrist.com and we will touch base with you later this week. We love to pray for you and send encouragement cards - don’t be shy!