Category: Stay Connected

As previously shared, out of concern and caution, we have transitioned the 2021 Denominational Celebration to a virtual event. While this is a new experience to learn about and plan for, we are enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect and worship with even more members of our global fellowship through a digital platform. We are committed to bringing you a vibrant and inspirational time together celebrating how the Spirit is moving in GCI, as well as equipping opportunities for our pastors and ministry leaders.

The virtual event will provide our usual Celebration content and opportunities for engagement, including sessions featuring each of our regions around the world, interactive workshops for Hope Avenue leaders, worship and communion, as well as spaces to relationally connect.

Continue to visit https://www.gci.org/events/2021 to view and download the Event schedule and future updates. Registration will open on April 15th. We are looking forward to celebrating and worshipping with you all!

With a heavy heart, we must announce the death of John Biswas. He was an elder and the National Director for Bangladesh, and long-time friend in ministry to many in our church. He will be missed.

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22 (NLT)

It is a blessing to share with the church the joy that lives in me. The grace of God has embraced me and on May 16, Valery and I will join our lives in marriage.

Natanael Cruz, Pastor
Mexico City, Mexico

Below is a prayer request for Alan Redmond, the former pastor of the Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada congregations.

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Advanced cancer in my spine has caused spinal cord compression and resulted in paralysis. I am no longer able to stand or walk. The doctor says the situation is likely irreversible.

Thank you for your prayers and concern. We trust our loving Father to see to all our needs on this journey so many have traveled.

Blessings in Christ,

Alan

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Cards and letters can be sent to Alan and Carolyn to the following address:

Alan and Carolyn Redmond
3 Matthew Bay
WINNIPEG MB R2G 3L1

Email: redmondalan823@gmail.com

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
17th Annual LiLY Women’s Conference 2021
Being held Virtually on Zoom
Saturday, April 24, 2021
9:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m. (EST)

“I Am Doing A New Thing”
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)

Virtual Zoom Conference or Dial-In
To join our conference you can use any of the following:
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Phone

Featured Speakers:
Dr. Kim Carter – www.drkimcarter.com
Joy Trachsel – www.joytrachsel.com

Registration Fee:
$20 – Early Bird Pricing by Wednesday, March 31, 2021
$25 – April 1 through April 24, 2021

To register online, click this link: gccle.church/lily
(copy & paste the link to your browser if needed)

If not registering on-line:
Mail your registration fee and make checks payable to:
Grace Communion Cleveland
4499 Canterbury Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
(Please include your name, address, phone number and email)

Any questions please email us at lilywomensministry@gmail.com

We hope you will join us!

Rosa Hulse
Women’s Ministry Leader
Hosted by Grace Communion Cleveland
Pastor Tamar Gray

Since March 1, we have enjoyed being with and getting to know Jesus through our Gospel Reading Challenge.

Click the image below for more information on the official GCI Gospel Reading Challenge Facebook group, where we will have a group discussion and share insights from our reading and meditation.

 

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Please join us in praying for our new men’s book study Connect Group. We are so excited because ten men are taking part, and we already see prayer warriors and leaders emerging.

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Seattle, Washington, USA

We ask that you lift up our new Tuesday night Connect Groups. We will be watching a “You’re Included” video each week with a discussion time to follow. May this be a time of discovery of who Jesus is and who we are in him.

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Springfield, Missouri, USA

Our small group prayer meetings on Wednesday nights have been very successful and rewarding. We have grown in relationship with God and one another, and we are also praying for those in our community whom we come into contact with, even if we have never met them personally. Please join us in praying that the love of Christ will be evident in us and the light of Christ will draw our neighbors to desire to be a part of the body.

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Kenockee, Michigan, USA

Our new neighborhood Connect Group is now connecting new people back to the church! We have two couples as well as four additional women attending church weekly. One couple has invited another couple from work and they now attend regularly too, with two of their other connections as well. We are hoping that this continues to grow!

At the Home Office, we have been following the ongoing pandemic and prayerfully discerning how to move forward with the Denominational Celebration. Out of caution and care, we have made the difficult decision to transition the event from in-person to virtual. Although we will miss reuniting in person, we are excited for the opportunity to connect virtually with even more members of our global fellowship.

The virtual event will be July 23 – 25, 2021. We will be processing refunds for the in-person event, and opening registration for the virtual event in the weeks ahead. Further updates and announcements, on this event and ones to come, will be available at gci.org/events.

Thank you for your prayers and your faithful support during this long season of challenge and may we all continue to rest in the assurance we have in Jesus.

The We Are GCI Series is a collection of videos where various GCI family members are highlighted. In this episode, President, Dr. Greg Williams interviews Media Director, Michelle Fleming. Michelle shares her experience and connection with GCI. Together Greg and Michelle discuss the purpose for GCI Media content and preview the theme Faith Forward and resources that will be rolled out in 2021.

The Orchard mentoring program is now accepting applications. It will begin on March 13. Click the image below to view and download the application.