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Save the Date: October 9, 2022- The Church is leaving the Building

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On Sunday, October 9, 2022, the Church will leave the building. Bethany Grace Community Church is putting their faith into action by canceling their regular Sunday service to practice very purposeful acts of kindness throughout their community from 9:45 AM- 12:00 PM. A free community lunch will be served at noon!

A  special worship and communion service will be held from 9:00- 9:45 AM in the sanctuary (Coffee & Donuts will be served from 8:45 AM- 9:00 AM). 

Faith in Action (FIA) is a  church-wide campaign that creates an outward focus and a heart to serve the congregation. FIA culminates in a Sunday where regular services are canceled, and the entire congregation engages in service projects in and with the community. The church is called to be the salt and light of the world – focused upward to God, inward to each other, and outward to the world around them. We are called to serve in everything we do. 

A variety of service projects will be available on this day including the following-

• Reusable Bag Giveaway & Random Acts of Kindness: Volunteers will hand out reusable "BGCC" grocery bags at local grocery stores with information* on regular ministries available to the community. Volunteers will also be given money to be used to do as many random acts of kindness to people throughout the community (inspired by the Parable of the Talents).
• Outreach & Fellowship Hall and Kitchen Clean Up: Volunteers will work to declutter the Outreach & Fellowship Hall and Kitchen. 
• Operation Christmas Child: The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Volunteers will be stationed in the lower level of the church sorting donated items, packing boxes, and adding labels. Donations are welcome. Recommended lists for shoebox items are available at the church or CLICK HERE.
• Cumberland Manor Visit: Cumberland Manor is a nursing home located in Bridgeton. Volunteers will  distribute pre-assembled hygiene and comfort kits to residents on site. Masks required. 
• Community Trash Pickup: Volunteers will collect litter from the downtown Bridgeton area to promote a clean community. Gloves and materials provided.
• Free-Sale Clothing Drive/ Giveaway: Volunteers will work to sort and stage clothing and other items for a "free-sale" event, for neighbors to come collect clothing at no cost. The Giveaway will take place outdoors (weather permitting), or in the Fellowship Hall. Donations of new or gently worn fall/winter clothing are welcome. Left over items at the end of the event will be donated to The Bridge.

Most activities are suitable for children with parental supervision. The sign-up form has additional information regarding children. 
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* All clothing and Operation Christmas Child donations will be accepted on 10/3 and 10/6 from 10 AM- 2 PM at the church office. Additionally, on  Sunday, 9/25 and 10/2, after service from 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM.

Event T-shirts are available for sale.  Please contact Judy Wastell, at 609-432-7770, to place your T-shirt order.
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For more information, please contact: nick@bethanyinbridgeton.com or call 1-855-818-3810 ext. 707.