Grace Church of Rootstown

December 7th

If you have a bulletin announcement (print/digital),

please email it to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.

Missionary Spotlight

December: Ken and Amy Lowe in Portugal

Updates

1. Pastors Groups – Ken is hosting two groups of pastors the first week of each month. Please pray for these men during that week.

2. Interim Pastor – Recently Ken was asked to take charge of the church as the pastor needed to take a sabbatical. This has changed the focus of the ministry, but things are going well.

3. Counseling – The counseling load for both Ken and Amy has increased this fall. Please pray for their wisdom and discernment in very delicate situations.

4. Psalms of Lament – They have just finished a study guide on 15 different Psalms. It is a study guide to help those who are dealing with long term grief. Here is the link if you would like to download the study. https://www.drkenlowe.com/psalmstudyguide

“Thank you for your interest in our ministry. We really appreciate your involvement in our lives.”

*Please check out the Mission Table for new missionary letter updates

9:00 AM Adult Classes

Beginning today, Sunday, December 7, the adult/young adult classes will be combined and spend the first three weeks with an Advent study series. The following four weeks after starting Sunday, December 28, we will study Prayer and include the student ministries (6th-12th grade).

The Excellent Wife Study

Ladies just a reminder, we do not meet in December. We will resume on Sunday, January 11, at 4:45 p.m.

Missionary Christmas Cards

This Christmas, please consider sending a card to our missionaries! Let's bless them with love and encouragement. You can drop your Christmas cards in the basket at the Mission Center. We'll be collecting them through December 21st.

Church Directories

The updated church directory is now available for pickup in your church mailbox. If you did not receive a new directory, please contact the church office.

Updated Mailbox List

Updated mailbox list are at the Welcome Center. Please feel free to take one.

Children's Church Christmas Program Schedule

Christmas in Kid City Schedule

Sun, Dec 7 – 10:30 AM Speaking parts. All others after congregation worship.

Saturday, Dec 13 – Noon to 2:30 PM – Dress Rehearsal in the Worship Center for all ages – Pizza Party approximately 1:30 (younger kids may leave after pizza party)

Sun, Dec 14 – Final run through beginning at 10:30 AM for all in Fellowship Hall

Sun, Dec 14 – Be at the church by 5:30 PM – It’s Showtime!

Any Questions, call or text Kathi Pritt - 330-554-7332

Join Our Welcome Team

We are looking for volunteers to join our church greeter team on Sunday mornings. If you enjoy making people feel welcome, and are a member of GCOR, this is a great way to serve. Please contact the church office.

Ladies Retreat 2026

Ladies (seniors high school and older) mark your calendars for March 13-14, 2026, for our next Ladies Retreat! Further details to be announced.

Church Center App

This app is available for your mobile device. It will allow you to sign up for an event, give financially, search the church online directory, and view the church calendar. For more information, https://home.planningcenteronline.com/.