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	<description>Help each person become a fully-devoted follower of Jesus</description> 
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<title>Sermon Series - This Week's Message</title>
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Right click and &quot;Save Target As..&quot; to download or Click on the audio file to listen now (allow several minutes for the sound to start with a high speed connection)   

01/04/2009Next StepsPart Two of Four &quot;Think Steps&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 08:49:49  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Sermon Audio - Sermon Audio</title>
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01/04/2009Next StepsPart Two of Four &quot;Think Steps&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 08:49:08  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Previous Audio - Previous Audio</title>
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Right click and &quot;Save Target As..&quot; to download or Click on the audio file to listen now 


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Date
Audio File
Series




12/28/2008Having a Baby Changes EverythingPart One of Four &quot;Think Steps&quot;


12/21/2008A Chance to be Used by GodPart Three of Three &quot;Christmas Gifts&quot;


12/14/2008A Time for Spiritual GrowthPart Two of Three &quot;Christmas Gifts&quot;


12/07/2008A Light in the DarknessPart One of Three &quot;Christmas Gifts&quot;


11/30/2008Diversify, Part TwoPart Five of Five &quot;How to be Rich&quot;


11/23/2008Diversify, Part OnePart Four of Five &quot;How to be Rich&quot;


11/16/2008Dollar Cost LivingPart Three of Five &quot;How to be Rich&quot;


11/09/2008Daddy&#39;s MoneyPart Two of Five &quot;How to be Rich&quot;


11/02/2008CongratulationsPart One of Five &quot;How to be Rich&quot;


10/26/2008Three Places at OncePart One of One &quot;Three Places at Once&quot;


10/19/2008All InPart Five of Five &quot;Faith, Hope, &amp; Luck&quot;


10/12/2008No DicePart Four of Five &quot;Faith, Hope, &amp; Luck&quot;


10/05/2008Beating the OddsPart Three of Five &quot;Faith, Hope, &amp; Luck&quot;


09/28/2008Betting on HopePart Two of Five &quot;Faith, Hope, &amp; Luck&quot;


09/21/2008Better OddsPart One of Five &quot;Faith, Hope, &amp; Luck&quot;


09/14/2008A Better QuestionPart Four of Four &quot;It&#39;s Personal&quot;


09/07/2008UndeniablePart Three of Four &quot;It&#39;s Personal&quot;


08/31/2008Coming to TermsPart Two of Four &quot;It&#39;s Personal&quot;



08/24/2008A New ApproachPart One of Four &quot;It&#39;s Personal&quot;


08/17/2008But Grow...Part One of One &quot;Damaris Allen&quot;


08/10/2008Keeping A Joyful HeartPart Six of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;


08/03/2008Conquering ComplainingPart Five of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;


07/27/2008An Ever-Changing MePart Four of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;



07/20/2008How to Create Unity with OthersPart Three of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;



07/13/2008How to Be Joyful...No Matter WhatPart Two of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;


07/06/2008Enjoying the People in Your LifePart One of Six &quot;Living a Life of Joy&quot;



06/29/2008Relationships That WorkPart Five of Five &quot;God Wants to Use You&quot;


06/22/2008Your Mission on EarthPart Four of Five &quot;God Wants to Use You&quot;



06/15/2008Sacrificing on PurposePart Three of Five &quot;God Wants to Use You&quot;



06/08/2008Resolving Life&#39;s Key IssuesPart Two of Five &quot;God Wants to Use You&quot;



06/01/2008Gaining ConfidencePart One of Five &quot;God Wants to Use You&quot;



05/25/2008Speed DialPart Three of Three: &quot;Permission to Speak Freely&quot;



05/18/2008Making Your Minutes CountPart Two of Three: &quot;Permission to Speak Freely&quot;



05/11/2008I can Hear You NowPart One of Three: &quot;Permission to Speak Freely&quot;


05/04/2008Attention DeficitPart Four of Four: &quot;Destinations&quot;


04/27/2008Now and ThenPart Three of Four: &quot;Destinations&quot;



04/20/2008Looking AheadPart Two of Four: &quot;Destinations&quot;



04/13/2008The Path PrinciplePart One of Four: &quot;Destinations&quot;


04/06/2008A Branch GrowingPart Two of Two: &quot;Hello, My Name is:&quot;



03/30/2008A Child AdoptedPart One of Two: &quot;Hello, My Name is:&quot;



03/23/2008The ScriptPart Four of Four: &quot;Playing God&quot;



03/16/2008Beyond PowerPart Three of Four: &quot;Playing God&quot;



03/09/2008Power DownPart Two of Four: &quot;Playing God&quot;



03/02/2008Power FullPart One of Four: &quot;Playing God&quot;



02/24/2008InvolvedPart One of One: &quot;Involved&quot;



02/17/2008Leverage Your LocationPart Four of Four: &quot;On Location&quot;



02/10/2008ShinePart Three of Four: &quot;On Location&quot;




02/03/2008Being TherePart Two of Four: &quot;On Location&quot;



01/27/2008Head CountPart One of Four: &quot;On Location&quot;



01/20/2008Going LongPart Three of Three: &quot;Q3 - Three Questions: What? Who? Where?&quot;




01/13/2008Doing LifePart Two of Three: &quot;Q3 - Three Questions: What? Who? Where?&quot;



01/06/2008Ask BigPart One of Three: &quot;Q3 - Three Questions: What? Who? Where?&quot;













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<pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 08:44:19  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Meet our Staff</title>
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Grace Staff

Lead Pastor 
Rob Harding rob@gracecommunityumc.org 

Worship Leader 
Ryan Hughes worship.music@gracecommunityumc.org 

Director of Family Ministries (Children &amp; Youth) 
Damaris Allen children@gracecommunityumc.org 
studentministries@gracecommunityumc.org 

Administration 
Lynda Ratliff lratliff@gracecommunityumc.org 
Patty Tidwell ptidwell@gracecommunityumc.org 


 Grace Leaders

Church Council Chair
Chris Shalosky councilchair@gracecommunityumc.org   

Men&#39;s Ministry Team Leaders
Don Mixon &amp; Mike Banks men@gracecommunityumc.org 

Missions Ministry Team Leader 
Patty Hughes missions@gracecommunityumc.org 

Women&#39;s Ministry Team Leader
Kathryn Frensley women@gracecommunityumc.org 

Care Team Ministry Team Leader 
care@gracecommunityumc.org 

Outreach Ministry Team Leader  
Sharon Linsky outreach@gracecommunityumc.org 

Web Ministry Team Leader  
Larry Johnson webministry@gracecommunityumc.org 

Fellowship Ministry Team Leader   
Roger Earnheart fellowship@gracecommunityumc.org 

Finance Chair 
Skip Nickoloff finance@gracecommunityumc.org 

Trustees Chair 
Dan Tidwell trustees@gracecommunityumc.org 

Staff Parish Chair 
Lionel Richardson staffparish@gracecommunityumc.org

Lay Leadership Chair 
Jeff Campbell layleader@gracecommunityumc.org </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:44:41  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Prayer Concerns: January 1, 2009 - Prayer Concerns</title>
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If you have additional prayer concerns or updated information, please contact the church office.  Keep the following people and families in your prayers-consider dropping them a note to let them know you care:Beckie Cossum&#8217;s Mom; Spike Meredith, Meredith Moore&#8217;s uncle; Angelo Saraceno, Ginny Westberg&#8217;s father; Michael Kruger&#8217;s mother; Andy Schutte&#8217;s relative - Terry Grice; Flo Ketcham; Tara Grovino&#8217;s sister - Jackie Brown; Sharon Linsky&#8217;s mother - Billie Hynds; Jon Miller; Kathryn Frensley&#8217;s sister-in-law - Janet Chaffee; Sherry Law&#8217;s mother - Pat Neese; Julie Wallace&#8217;s cousin - Ron; Pat Rowland.
To add or remove people from this list, please contact Lynda in the church office at 661-8858.
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:31:45  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Church... - Home</title>
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During Sunday School (9:30 a.m.) and our Worship Celebrations (9:30 a.m. &amp; 11:00 a.m.) Grace Community offers... Exciting and Relevant Worship 
Biblically-Based Messages that Meet Your Needs 
An Inspiring Praise Band 
Loving Nursery Care 
Active Youth and Children&#39;s Programs 
Sunday School for All Ages 
A Children&#39;s Church Program 
Intimate Fellowship and Sharing Through Weekday Bible Studies 
An Outstanding Women&#39;s Ministry 
A Ministry of Fine Arts, Using Music, Audio/Visual, and Drama in Creative Ways 
Opportunities to Build New and Lasting Friendships 
Music Program for Children 
Comfortable Facilities 
Plenty of Parking 
Easy Access from your Home 
A Gifted, Committed Staff Please take a look through our web site to find out, in more detail, 
all that Grace Community has to offer for you and your family. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:12:48  MST</pubDate>
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<title>NEXT STEPS - Three Week New Year Series - Home</title>
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We&#8217;ll kick things off the first three Sundays after Christmas with a joint effort by our staff:  Next Steps will be a three week series led by Pastor Rob, Family Ministry Coordinator Damaris Allen, and Worship Leader Ryan Hughes.
     These messages will be offered Dec. 28, Jan. 4, and Jan. 11.  Let us help you explore some next steps you might want to take having just celebrated Christmas!
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:12:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Grace Community Student Ministries - Youth Ministries</title>
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&quot;I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.&quot;
John 10:10
If you are in middle or high school and looking for a place to connect with other youth and live life out loud then Grace Student Ministries is the place for you! 


Dive in and check us out - the water is not just fine - it&#39;s awesome!

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24
  View our Facebook GroupMust have an account to view. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:51:47  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Grace Notes - Grace Notes</title>
<link>http://www.mygracesite.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=29</link>
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Read our latest Grace Notes Newsletter... Grace Community sends out a newsletter on a monthly basis to those on our mailing list. This very informative newsletter, called &quot;Grace Notes&quot;, contains an message from our Pastor, Dr. Rob Harding, current events in all of our various ministries, as well as prayer concerns and Birthdays/Anniversaries. Please feel free to explore the latest Grace Notes. 

 Grace Notes Newsletter   

Children and Youth Newsletter Insert 

Grace Community Calendar</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:24:21  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Coming in September... - Youth Ministries</title>
<link>http://www.mygracesite.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=26</link>
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Our Youth Mission Experience (Yme) will help you answer the question &#8220;Why me?&#8221; with &#8220;Here am I.&#8221;

God looks at the heart and sees each of the abilities that He has placed within us. He has given us the tools to make a difference. Wednesday Nights starting in September we&#8217;ll explore what it means to put our faith into action.
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:38:45  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Growing in Grace - Sunday Morning - Youth Ministries</title>
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Sunday morning has something for everyone. 
High School meets at 9:30amMiddle School meets at 11:00am.
Each offering is interactive and relevant. We&#39;ll uncover teachings from Jesus for High School and delve into the early church and what it means to be apart of the body of Christ for Middle School.
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:36:27  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Journey - Sunday Nights - Youth Ministries</title>
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NEW TIME! 6:00pm - 8:00pm
We&#39;re back and better than ever! Middle and High School join us for food, fellowship, and games from 6:00pm - 7:00pm and then from 7:00pm - 8:00pm we&#39;ll get into group time.

Bring a friend and we&#39;ll see you there!
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:35:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Children's Ministries: The Best Hour of Every Kid's Week - Children's Ministries</title>
<link>http://www.mygracesite.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=27</link>
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At Grace, we&#39;re committed to creating a great experience for your children.
We are dedicated to bringing your children closer to God and to help guide them
to the truth of God&#39;s eternal love and acceptance for them. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:56:52  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Infant and Toddler Nursery - Children's Ministries</title>
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Every Sunday, during both services, infants and toddlers are lovingly cared for in our nursery. We have volunteers who assist in our nursery taking care of our precious babies and toddlers. Working with our youngest children at Grace is a blessing that these volunteers hold dear to their hearts.   
 
 
 
 
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:03:48  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Men's Ministries - Men's Ministries</title>
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What is HBO?

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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:46:01  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Grace Fantasy Football League - Men's Ministries</title>
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Calling all Fantasy Football Enthusiasts!  (and anyone else who loves the game of football and is interested in getting together with a bunch of like-minded men).  Grace Men&#39;s Ministry presents the Grace Fantasy Football League (FFL), organizing now for our inaugural season and looking for interested pro football fans.  What is FFL?  We draft real players from the NFL to form our own &#8220;franchises&#8221; and then play a regular season schedule against each other with results based upon how our players do statistically each Sunday versus our opponent.  Make trades and waiver moves to build your own dynasty!  Have a great year and move on to the FFL playoffs!  Bucs fans - ever thought you could do it better than Bruce Allen?  Here&#39;s your chance to prove it.      
    This is the perfect chance to get to know other guys at Grace using a forum you already love - professional football.  Contact Andy Schutte if you are interested - at schuttecrew@hotmail.com.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:55:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Ministries - Mission Ministries</title>
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What can Missions do for you? watch our video(Right click and &quot;Save Target As..&quot; to download) Adopt-A-Family 

This outreach is a &quot;Grace Original!&quot;
As a church family, we love to support families in need within our community. Each year, we receive a list of families in need in our area and we &quot;adopt&quot; them!
Here is how: At Easter time, we provide a family dinner, Easter baskets for each child, which includes an outfit.
In late July, we begin a three week long drive to provide children in our community with back-to-school supplies. We began a partnership with FANG (FishHawk Area Networking Group) to enlist the aid of our neighbors to make this drive even more successful! No child should have to go to school without the supplies necessary for success!
We provide Thanksgiving dinners by collecting the items necessary for them to make dinner, including gift certificates for turkeys. In 2003, we began partnering with Kash &#39;n Karry and the community to help extend this outreach to even more families.
At Christmas time, we provide families with all the ingredients necessary for them to make Christmas dinner, as well as Christmas presents for each child in that family. 

Habitat for Humanity

What is Habitat for Humanity, you ask?
Habitat brings families in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing. It is a Christian organization that welcomes volunteers from all faiths who are committed to Habitat&#39;s goal of eliminating poverty housing. Churches are primary partners in Habitat&#39;s work as members put their faith into action!

Culinary Comforts

&quot;To serve our family in Christ with love, prayers and delicious meals.&quot;
The members of Grace love to take care of each other, and one way we strive to do so is with our Culinary Comforts ministry. Grace offers a very special opportunity to help out those in need in our church family. By signing up for Culinary Comforts, you will experience a wonderful gift in being able to prepare and deliver a meal to a family who has been blessed by the birth of a new child, who is ill or taking care of someone ill, or has experienced the loss of a loved one. Be blessed by the joy of helping those in need.

Brandon Care Pregnancy Center

The Brandon Care Pregnancy Center is right here in our community and it is a wonderful center that provides many services and assistance to women who are pregnant and without a support system. The Brandon Care Pregnancy Center freely gives unconditional love, compassionate counseling, and confidentiality, as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual support. Grace supports the BCPC by collecting and donating any and all baby items directly to the center. The BCPC has also opened a not-for-profit thrift store called &quot;Bountiful Blessings&quot; that takes any and all types of household items as donations and all proceeds benefit the BCPC. Volunteers are needed at the thrift store as well, for the cleaning and organization of incoming donations. The opportunities for you to get involved are endless.

Adopt-A-Road 

We have adopted the one-mile stretch of Lithia-Pinecrest Rd. in front of our church building site, and four times a year we gather to remove all litter and recyclables from the roadside. Since being good stewards of our God given resources is our responsibility, we believe we can set a good example by first making a difference in our own church neighborhood. Members and friends are invited to join this work fellowship each quarter. We are strong advocates for God&#39;s creation.

Adopt-A-Pet Shelter

To help teach how God cares for all living creatures, our Children of Grace (along with the Missions Ministry) has partnered with Hillsborough County Animal Services to help care for the puppies and kittens that are in their shelter. Our children collect needed puppy and kitten items (i.e. toys, food, leashes, collars) and donates them to the shelter.

Volunteers of America 

Volunteers of America of Florida is a Christian, non-profit agency that provides housing and services to approximately 2,000 homeless individuals each year. As part of its outreach services, that agency takes a mobile service center across the state to encampments, derelicts boats, and other isolated locations where homeless people congregate. Our contributions of hotel or sample-sized soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pocket combs, disposable razors and similar items can make a difference. This good faith effort is an effective demonstration of our desire for them to live better lives. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:03:40  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Childrens Program During Worship (Both Services) - Children's Ministries</title>
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We offer exciting children&#39;s programs during both services that are designed to give each child an age specific worship and learning experience in God&#39;s Word. 





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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:54:18  MST</pubDate>
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<title>HBO - Helping Brothers Out - Helping Brothers Out</title>
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HBO in a ministry to help the Men of Grace when they need a helping hand. You can use the email list below to subscribe and send an email to subscribers of the list and ask for a helping hand.

Mail listhbo@gracecommunityumc.orgHelp addresshbo-help@gracecommunityumc.orgSubscription addresshbo-subscribe@gracecommunityumc.orgUnsubscription addresshbo-unsubscribe@gracecommunityumc.org</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:37:14  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Adult Ministries</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:31:27  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Adult Ministries</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:28:28  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Grace 101, 201, &amp; 301 - Adult Ministries</title>
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At Grace, we&#39;re serious about helping people grow in their faith. That&#39;s why we offer a series of classes designed to lead participants from membership to maturity to ministry involvement. 

Grace 101: Church Membership - Our membership class, held quarterly, focuses on a commitment to Christ and His church. Participants are led through an exploration of Grace&#39;s statements (mission and vision), strategy (plan for ministry), and structure (how one can help). Please see our monthly event calendar for our next class scheduled. 

Grace 201: The Habits of a Maturing Faith - Grace 201 helps us explore healthy faith habits and apply them to our daily lives. 

Grace 301: Discovering My Gifts For Ministry - Using a spiritual gifts resource, this class helps participants explore how they can best use their giftedness to serve God. </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:25:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Adult Ministries</title>
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&quot;Small&quot; group does NOT mean &quot;limited!&quot; Small groups are an incredible opportunity to join with some wonderful people of Grace and grow in your relationship with Christ. The door is open! All you have to do is come on in. No matter where you think you may be in your walk with Christ, this is a unique, non-threatening way of sharing, learning, and encouraging. We also have potlucks, beach BBQ&#39;s and game nights! Childcare is available and there is always an open chair. We hope you come by to see what it&#39;s all about!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:24:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Ministry Needs - Ministry Needs</title>
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Call the church office at 813-661-8858 for more information.  

 Please prayerfully consider this list and then let us know where you&#39;d like to serve. Fellowship:  Greeting on Sunday mornings. (30 min/week) Fellowship:  Welcoming 1st time guests to Grace with a special delivery to their home.
(1 hr/week) Women&#39;s:  Coordinate activities for this group.  (4 hrs/week)</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:17:47  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Small Groups - Adult Ministries</title>
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Are you wondering what small groups are all about? watch our video

(Right click and &quot;Save Target As..&quot; to download)



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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:32:18  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - What We Believe</title>
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At Grace Community we recognize that many passages from the bible outline what the Church is to be and do.  However, there are two statements by Jesus that summarize it all: The Great Commandment and The Great Commission.  These two commands summarize the purpose for our Church.

The Great Commandment
&quot;Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind... Love your neighbor as yourself.  All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments.&quot; (Matthew 22:37-40)

The Great Commission
&quot;Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.&quot; (Matthew 28:19-20)

In an effort to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission we have further defined these commands by creating 5 key purpose areas.  Our 5 purpose areas were created to establish defined/measurable areas of focus that will ensure that Grace Community is fulfilling God&#39;s Purpose until he returns. Outreach: &quot;Go and make disciples&quot; God wants me to be a messenger of His love.  Outreach&#39;s role is to focus on the Community.  The Community can be defined as the unchurched living within driving distance of Grace Community.Worship: &quot;Love the Lord with all your heart&quot; God wants me to be a magnifier of His name.  Worship&#39;s role is to focus programs around the Crowd.  The crowd is defined as everyone that shows up on Sunday morning for service.Fellowship: &quot;Baptizing them&quot; God wants me to be a member of His family.  Fellowship focuses on the Congregation.  The Congregation is the group of official members of Grace Community.Discipleship: &quot;Teaching them to obey&quot; God wants me to be a model of His character.  Discipleship focuses on the Committed followers of Christ.  The Committed are people within our Church who are godly and growing-people who are serious about their faith-who for one reason or another are not currently serving in a ministry of our Church.Service: &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself&quot; God wants me to be a minister of His grace.  Service is focused on the Core.  The Core are the dedicated minority of workers and leaders, those who are committed to ministering to others.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 18:38:11  MST</pubDate>
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<title>DISCIPLE Bible Study - Adult Ministries</title>
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If you thought Jonah was swallowed by a whale while on a fishing trip, perhaps you should consider signing up for the Disciple I Bible study. Even if you know Jonah&#39;s story, Disciple I is a great way to learn more about God&#39;s word and enjoy good Christian fellowship at the same time. Disciple I is a 34 week course of study which traces God&#39;s relationship with mankind from Genesis to Revelation and how that personal relationship is alive today. The class will meet once a week for 2 &#189; hours. Weekly homework will include about 2 - 3 hours of reading per week (around 30 minutes per night). During the weekly meeting, directed discussion will help everyone (even the leader!) come to a better understanding of how God works in our lives. 

Those individuals who have completed Disciple I and are interested in continuing their Discipleship studies can sign up for a Disciple II, III, or IV class. 

Interested in signing up for a class, please contact Steve and Wanda Quiggle at 684-3332 or disciple@gracecommunityumc.org </description>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:44:44  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Jacobs Army - Jacobs Army</title>
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Inspired by Jacob Duckworth.

&quot;God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them
To help each other, passing on to others God&#39;s many kinds of blessings.&quot;
1 PETER 4:10

In starting this group called Jacob&#39;s Army, we are hoping to give assistance to those in need in our Church family. Circumstances such as family health problems or injury can make the small tasks and chores of everyday life difficult to achieve. We are looking now for two things, people willing to volunteer some of their time to helping as a part of Jacob&#39;s Army. Secondly we need everybody to know that this is available to everyone. We all understand that sometimes pride can stop us for asking for or admitting we need help. This service will be under the control of one e mail address and the information will be kept confidential, the minimum amount of people will be dispatched to assist.

I urge anyone in need of help or if you know anybody in need make contact so that you can attend to the more urgent things in your life.

Remember Jacob&#39;s short life was filled with strength, courage and constantly thinking of others. He fulfilled God&#39;s purpose for him and now God is giving us the opportunity to use that inspiration.

&quot;Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now&quot;
PROVERBS 3:28 

For assistance email us at: jacobsarmy@gracecommunityumc.org or see Ron Frewin</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:27:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Adult Ministries - Adult Ministries</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 18:50:26  MST</pubDate>
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<title>How you can get involved: - Women's Ministries</title>
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Every Sunday there is a table for the Women of Grace set up in the back of the worship area. Please stop by before or after worship. There is always a smiling face ready to greet you and answer any questions you may have regarding the women&#39;s ministry. You may also sign up for any current events at the table as well.


We hope that you will give the Women of Grace a chance.It will truly change your life! </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:54:08  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Retreats - Women's Ministries</title>
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However, as it is written, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) Sometimes it is good to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, and focus on something really important - the plans God has for each of us. 



Women of Faith Conference - Held every November in Orlando, this is an amazing opportunity to deepen your faith and build closer friendships with other amazing Women of Grace. 



Beth Moore Conferences - Beth Moore Bible studies are an opportunity to go very deep in your faith. Hearing her live is a life-changing event. Her conferences provide a great opportunity for a weekend of praise and worship with other women. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:53:32  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Bible Studies - Women's Ministries</title>
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Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, And my hope is in You all day long. (Psalm 25:4-5) 




Whether you are a new Christian with little or no Bible knowledge or hooked on Bible studies yearning to go even deeper in your faith, the Women of Grace have studies for everyone. From 6-week &quot;Discover Yourself&quot; series to intensive 11-week Beth Moore studies, each designed to bring you close to Your Savior. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:52:19  MST</pubDate>
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Ladies Night Out - Once a month, we gather for dinner, a movie, a play, bowling, or some other fun activity. 



Hobbies - Scrapbooking, stamping, even pottery, are among the hobbies we are involved in on a regular basis! Or, if you have a hobby you would like to share, we&#39;re sure there are women who would love to learn! Join us, or show us. 



Chick Flick Movie Night - Those sappy movies meant to be enjoyed in the company of women. Join us monthly and remember to come ready to giggle or have a good cry! 



Bunco - A mindless game of chance that is one of the most fun ways to get to know 11 women in two hours. It features the three Fs - FOOD, FUN and FELLOWSHIP! There are monthly groups and once a quarter we play Marathon Bunco - attracting about 25-30 women who love having fun in a Christian environment. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:51:26  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Women's Ministries</title>
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&quot;I cannot describe the warmth and love that I have experienced among the women at our church. I have developed closer and more meaningful friendships than I could have hoped for. These women continually bless my life with their smiles, laughter and support. I hope that you will join us.&quot; 


&quot;Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.&quot; (Hebrews 10:25) The Women of Grace have something for everyone...all great ways to meet others in a small and friendly environment. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:49:37  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Women's Ministries - Women's Ministries</title>
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The women at Grace Community have come together in love and friendship. Know that meeting your relational and spiritual needs is why we&#39;re here - we hope you will be able to get involved in ways that will help you &quot;Grow in God&#39;s Grace.&quot;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:48:52  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Men's Events - Men's Ministries</title>
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Not only do the men play on a softball team, but they hold golf tournaments with all the proceeds benefiting a charity, as well as attending Promise Keepers. This is fun and fellowship at its best and we hope to have you participate!</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:47:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Bible Study - Men's Ministries</title>
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Weekly, the Men of Grace meet for an enlightening and practical Bible study. This offers us the chance to grow deeper in our faith with those on the same journey as we are.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:47:29  MST</pubDate>
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<title>We are Grace Community and we'd love to be your church. - About Us</title>
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In the fall of 1999, a group of young couples started Grace Community United Methodist Church at FishHawk as a place where people really care about one another, a safe haven where children and youth can grow together to fulfill the promise they hold, a community where adults can share their lives and stories with each other. At Grace Community, we want you to experience that kind of place. A place where you can grow friendships, family, and faith. A place where you and your family can experience God in the message and music of uplifting worship. You are important to God - and to us! </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 Feb 2006 10:45:16  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - About Us</title>
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As a new community of faith, weekly reaching new people, we continue to be committed to our vision: Helping each person grow spiritually. That vision guides everything we do, from how we worship to how we try to care for one another. Many churches say, &quot;Discover the difference;&quot; we think you&#39;ll feel the difference, the difference that positive messages and loving relationships make in your life.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:38:38  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - About Us</title>
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We&#39;re committed to building a church that meets your and your family&#39;s spiritual needs. So come give Grace Community a try. We promise you a warm welcome! </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:06:09  MST</pubDate>
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