If you are interested in receiving more information about the values and philosophy of Grace Church, or if you have been thinking about joining this body of believers, a membership class will be offered Sunday, August 24, immediately following the morning worship service, in Conference Room 1. Attending does not necessitate membership, but anyone desiring to become a member of Grace Church needs to go through one of these classes. If you have not contacted the church office of your interest in this class, please do so; we will make sure you receive the necessary material to review prior to this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Lorie, lfronk@gracechurchrootstown.com.

Join us Sunday, August 31, 2025, for our Annual Labor Day All Church Picnic at the Jackson's (103 Oak Hill Circle, Rootstown, OH 44272), from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Burgers and fries will be provided and there will be games! Please bring a salad, dessert, or side dish. Sign-up sheet is at the Sign-Up Center.

If you would like to help with AWANA this year and are a member of Grace Church, the volunteer sign-up sheet is located at the Sign-Up Center. There will be a meeting for all volunteers on August 24, immediately following service. Contact John Fergis with any questions.

We are in need of an AWANA secretary. The secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate records and inventory, as well as other administrative-type duties for the different AWANA clubs. If you are a member of Grace Church and have a desire to serve in this area, please contact John Fergis at john@blashing.com.

The Men's Bible Study will meet at the Lookabaugh's (7101 St. Rt. 44, Ravenna, 44266) August 20, @ 6:00 p.m. Contact John Lookabaugh with any questions.

Men and Young Men's Bible Studies will resume Sunday evenings on September 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The Men's Study will continue the book of Acts, Young Men will be starting Pilgrims Progress.

Women's Bible Study will meet August 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lookabaugh's (7101 St. Rt. 44, Ravenna, 44266) for snacks, fellowship, and prayer.

Registration is open! The AWANA 2025-26 season begins on Sunday, September 7, 2025! An AWANA evening consist of game time, handbook time, and council time. AWANA runs September through May, Sunday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. For more information and registration visit https://gcor.churchcenter.com/registrations/events

Are you married? Are you engaged? Join us for a book study of The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace. We will meet the first Sunday of each month at 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. We will begin Sunday, September 7, in Room 6. The sign-up sheet is at the Sign-Up Center. If you have any questions, please see Hope or Leanna.

Women, beginning the week of September 7, join us as we go through the Jerry Bridge's study, Respectable Sins. You can choose from Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday mornings at 10: a.m., or Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet is at the Sign-Up Center. If you have any questions, please see Cathy Wilhelm, Hope Paulding, Katti Simkanin, LeAnna Burdett, or Shelli Fergis.

Ladies of Grace Church from High School Seniors and up are invited to the Secret Sister Luncheon on September 7, 2025, to kick off our 25/26 season. The sign-up sheet for the luncheon and registration forms are at the Sign-Up Center.

Choir rehearsals will resume Wednesday, September 10 at 7pm.  If you are a Grace Church member and desire to sing, please contact Scott Burdett (SBurdett@GraceChurchRootsown.com).  There will be a brief orientation prior to the first rehearsal.

We are once again collecting school supplies for the Rootstown school system to assist children who need help purchasing supplies. We have a list of the items needed (feel free to take one) and a basket by the Women's Center table for you to place your donated items. Your giving will bring smiles to the faces of many kids!

Join us Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for a Pancake (Flap Jack) Breakfast to help raise funds for our Annual Youth/Young Adult Fall Camp. We will have pancakes, sausage, beverages, and all the fixings!

We are looking for 8-10 volunteers to help with a few projects at the church on Saturday, October 25, 2025, immediately following the Youth Pancake Breakfast (8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.). We will be doing some exterior repairs on the garage; painting, replacing some eaves/door, and some trim work. Our deacons will ensure volunteers know what they are doing. Please bring some water, snacks, and outdoor working clothes. If you have any questions, please see Dave Hartley or Connor Draa.

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