The elders are recommending Recapturing the Glory of Christ by Albert Mohler. It is a 25-day devotion that mines the depths of the Advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Available online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and on Kindle.

All gifts received by December 31, will be posted on your yearly giving statement that you will receive in January. If you mail in your gift be sure it is postmarked by Tuesday, December 31. If you give online, the transaction needs to be made through the giving portal by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, December 31. To give online https://gcor.churchcenter.com/giving.

If you would like to receive more information about the values and philosophy of Grace Church, or if you have been thinking about joining this body of believers, contact the church office. Attending does not necessitate membership, but anyone desiring to become a member of Grace Church needs to go through one of these classes. For additional information, call the church office or visit https://www.gracechurchrootstown.com/membership.

There will be no Men's Bible Study Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Ladies (seniors high school and older) mark your calendars for March 14-15, 2025, for our next Ladies Retreat in the heart of the Ohio's Amish Country. Join us for this sweet time of fellowship and teaching. Our speaker this year is Stacie Patton and the topic is Abide - John 15. The cost this year is $80. This includes a double occupancy room, Friday evening meal, and on Saturday morning a continental breakfast. Register Now! Invite-A-Friend or two. Deadline to register is February 2, 2025, and payment is due by Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Sign-up sheet is located at the Sign-Up-Center. For more information and registration visit the church website or the Church Center app.

GCOR is looking for one person to volunteer to help with communion. Set-up for communion is once a month on Saturday mornings and clean up on Sunday after worship. If you would like more information or are interested in serving, contact Marty Heinzman (330-325-1554).

Children's Ministries is in need of one more teacher to fill a new Sunday School class, ages 3-4. Teachers and two helpers will share in a rotation for this class. We are also in need of teachers and helpers for this same age group during church hour. Please contact Katti Simkanin at ksimkanin@gmail.com or 330-328-7967 with any questions or interest.

GCOR is looking for volunteers to serve in the nursery. If you are a member of GCOR and are interested in serving, contact Carly Ferrell or the office to get a Children's Nursery/Ministry Volunteer Application. All members seeking to serve in children ministries must complete and pass a background check.

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 the church calendar. For more information, https://home.planningcenteronline.com/