GraceBuilt Students, let's adventure outside together enjoying the beautiful St. Mary's Wilderness Falls! A great opportunity for friendships (new and old) while beholding God's wonderful creation.

Who

Where

Meet at GraceBuilt administration room and drive out to St. Mary’s Wilderness Falls

When   

Saturday July 27th from 9:00-3:00. Please arrive in time to leave by 9:00. The total hiking time to the falls and back is about 3 hours. We will have a picnic at the falls and drop off the teens by 3:00

Leaders

Jordan & Midori Gibson

If you have questions or need more information -

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

GraceBuilt loves to pray for and dedicate children to the Lord.  So, on this special day before the Bible study our pastor will call up to the platform each family who has signed up, one family at a time, so the church can stand and pray a blessing upon the child. 

Who

If you have a baby 2 or younger and would like to have them dedicated to the Lord sign up at the GraceBuilt Kids Department check-in table.

What To Bring

Bring your family & friends.  We want your loved ones to hear the gospel and share in this joyful moment.  Feel free to bring your cell phone to take pictures and video.

When 

Baby Dedications will take place at the 9am and the 11am services.

If you have any questions please email 

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Pastor

Josh Akin

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Funky's Skate

Where

When   

Leaders 

Jordan & Midori Gibson

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Men's Gathering

Where

In the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

First Saturday of each month.

• 9:00 - 10:00: Open with prayer and begin breakfast.
• 10:00 - 10:30: Bible Reading and Teaching
• 10:30 - 11:00 Discussion with a focus on personal, day-to-day application of the teaching.
• We wrap up our time in prayer.

Leader

Do you have technical or musical skills?  Are you interested in serving perhaps with the Worship Arts or Church Online Team?  Come meet the volunteers, try singing or playing music with us, and/or try some of the equipment we use on the church online team.  This is a fun way to introduce yourself and meet others at GraceBuilt with similar talent and interests.

What To Expect 

At the Open Worship Session we will gather everyone around to introduce themselves.  Then we will break up into smaller groups such as singers, musicians, video, and people interested in the Sound and Tech team.  Each group will either try singing or playing a song, or try the actual equipment used during our gatherings.

Who

Christians (age 13 or up) with an interest in serving on the GraceBuilt Worship Arts or Church Online Team.

When & Where

We will meet from 1:30-3:30 in the auditorium.  

Host

Kim Hudson

If you have any questions please contact us at 

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

BAPTISM IS AN OUTWARD DISPLAY, OF AN INWARD DECISION FOR CHRIST.

Baptism is the first step in showing others the faith God has put in your heart. If you haven't personally taken this step of faith, we encourage you to do so. 

Who

In the Bible no babies are baptized.  So at GraceBuilt, baptism is for those old enough to have a personal faith in God -- 5 years old or older.  If you were baptized as a baby -- not because of personal faith, but because of someone else's decision -- we encourage you to be RE-baptized as an expression of your own personal faith.

IT'S EASY!

What To Bring

• Wear regular clothes.  Towels will be provided, your welcome to bring a change of clothing and your own towel if you like.   
• Bring friends and family.  Invite others to witness your public display of faith.

Maybe you would like bless someone by sharing your reason for being Baptized and why it is right for you.

Where

We will have a nice warm baptismal set up at the front of the sanctuary.  In our children's department our ministry approved teachers have age appropriate lessons, crafts and games for the children. Our nursery children are read a Bible story and have a craft that is age appropriate for them as well.

When   

One service 10:00 am, September 29th after our worship and teaching.  It is good to share this joyous time with or families so k-5th grade students will be delivered back to their parents just before the baptisms begin.  

After Our Worship Time

The church is providing a BBQ right after our worship time.  If you like, bring a side dish.  

Pastor

Josh Akin

If you have any questions please contact us at

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Youth Mini Golf

Where

When   

Leaders 

Jordan & Midori Gibson

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Women's Ministry

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Help your church make a difference in the drug epidemic wreaking havoc across our region, by helping us support our sister church Calvary Chapel of Kensington as they build a ministry base amidst the poverty, hunger, and devastating impact of widespread drug abuse. Join us for an overnight mission trip where we’ll work alongside God’s family to demolish and clean out two buildings. These spaces will be repurposed to create jobs and provide affordable housing for the community, specifically benefiting the brothers and sisters of Calvary Chapel of Kensington's Rock Ministries.

*More details to come as the date draws closer.   This information is to help you begin planning and preparing for the fall trip.

What To Expect Each Day

Friday we’ll depart from GraceBuilt promptly at 5 pm. The journey is a 5+ hour drive, providing an excellent opportunity for us to connect and get to know one another.  Upon arrival in Kensington, we’ll gather for prayer before resting for the night.  Calvary Chapel Kensington will provide cots/air mattresses and house us in separate Sunday school rooms for boys and girls. Showers are downstairs.
Saturday will be a workday.  We'll start with a 7am breakfast, then tour the facilities and pray together.  We will then do demolition and cleaning.  Unskilled and skilled workers are needed.  We break for lunch, then get back to working together till about 4 PM. At 4 PM we clean up, reserving time to pray over one another so we can get on the road by 5 PM, arriving back at GraceBuilt roughly around 10 PM.

Demolition tasks include:

• removing utilities,
• removing plumbing,
• removing electric components, and
• removing an old boiler system.
• Additionally, we’ll take down all wall finishes, including drywall and plaster.

Who

What To Bring

• A desire to love and serve God and His people.
• An overnight bag (with towel, change of clothes, toiletries).
• Sheets, sleeping bag, pillows, etc.
• Boots/shoes appropriate for demolition and cleaning.
• A Bible and a journal or notebook for your thoughts.
• Food for the 5+ hour drive to and from Calvary Chapel Kensington.

Optional Items to Bring

• Please bring the following tools/equipment if you have them:
• Sledgehammer: For breaking down walls and pounding through concrete.
• Pry Bar: Ideal for separating materials like drywall, framing, tile, and concrete.
• Pliers: Useful for removing old fasteners, nails with sheared-off heads, or screws that can’t be pried out.
• Nail Puller: To remove stubborn nails while minimizing damage to materials.
• Snips: For cutting through sheet metal (useful in HVAC duct removal).
• Hammer: For removing tile or tearing out drywall.
• Demo Fork: For prying apart old flooring or roof shingles.
• Screwdrivers: For delicate demolition work like removing electrical outlets or damaged floorboards.
• Safety Gear: Including safety glasses, hard hat, dust mask or respirator, and gloves.
  Electric Tools:
• Reciprocating Saw: With the right blade, for cutting through wood, iron, plaster, plastic, or stone.
• Circular Saw: For cutting through wood.

If you are able to bring any of these, please let us know when you RSVP below

Cost

$0 - Lodging and meals while we are in Kensington are being provided by Calvary Chapel Kensington!

• If the Lord leads you to help towards the cost of fuel for the trip do so here: https://www.gracebuilt.org/give/
• If God puts on your heart to bless our sister church please do so online here:
  https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/the-rock-philly/donate

Sign-Up

• R.S.V.P. by emailing Include name and age. Deadline to RSVP is September 22nd.
• Permission/Medical Release form Middle School and High School students, please fill out, sign and bring this permission form with you. Pastor Sean will collect them before we depart. Click here to print this form. Paper copies are available at the Connection Table.

Where

Calvary Chapel Kensington
2755 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19134

When

Drop-off: October 4th in front of GraceBuilt Church office, to leave promptly by 5pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Pick-up: October 5th in front of GraceBuilt Church office, around 10pm.
***CCK is about 5+ hour drive from GraceBuilt.***

Leader
Pastor Sean

PS. If you are able to drive your vehicle to help with travel please let us know.
Reach out to Pastor Sean with any questions,

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Fall Tailgate: Friends, Food & Fire

Get to know your Christian Family!
- Bring easy-to-handle, individual bites food! Be creative, and bring your favorite, or unique food that celebrates our unique backgrounds.
- Lay a blanket in your trunk or truck bed, share the food you bring!
- Have fun and decorate your tailgate area!
- Cornhole tournament with prizes!
- We'll have a bonfire and worship and testimonies near the end. 

Who

All are invited & bring a friend too.

GraceBuilt Parking lot. 

When   

On October 2nd. Start setting up food at 5:45 & start eating at 6! 

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Women's Ministry

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Men's Gathering

Where

In the Auditorium, also known as our Worship Center.

When   

Saturday, November 2nd

• 9:00 - 10:00: Open with prayer and begin breakfast.
• 10:00 - 10:30: Bible Reading and Teaching
• 10:30 - 11:00 Discussion with a focus on personal, day-to-day application of the teaching.
• We wrap up our time in prayer.

Leader

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

We want to help teenagers in our community learn who Jesus is through His word, and make lifelong friends, all while having loads of fun. Our youth are joining other Calvary Chapel youth groups from all over NC, SC, and VA. The camp hosts over 200 children. Last year there were 7 different Calvary Youth Groups!

What to Expect

Fall Youth Retreat includes Bible teachings, worship, games, and other activities to build and develop unity with the Lord and with others. There will be teachings every morning and every night, along with breakout groups during the day. Breakout groups allow us to converse and pray in a smaller, intimate setting.

*More details to come. For now, this info helps parents plan for the fall trip!"

What To Bring

Bible, Sleeping bag (or sheets & blanket)
Pillow
Towel
Clothing (please make sure it is modest and appropriate)
Plan on it being cold at night
Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen & Bug Repellent
Snacks - (optional) Retreat will also be providing snacks
Plastic bag for dirty/wet clothing
Toiletries (soap, toothbrush/paste, etc.)
Reusable Water Bottle
Flashlight
Camera (Optional)
Phone (Optional) - If phone is brought it must be kept in students bags while at retreat and only used in case of emergency
Money (Optional) - There is a soda/snack vending machines. Bring $1 bills

What Not To Bring

Weapons of any kind (no pocket knives)
Electronic devices (only cameras that are only cameras are allowed)
Tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs or OTC drugs,
Immodest clothing (see above)
Valuable items such as jewelry

Where

Camp Dixie, 373 W. Bladen Union Church Road, Fayetteville, NC. 28306

When

Drop-off: November 8th in front of GraceBuilt Church office, to leave promptly by 4 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Pick-up: November 10th in front of GraceBuilt Church office, by 7 pm.

Cost

We will update this information as soon as we receive it from CC Clayton. To help parents plan, last year it was $180.00 per student.
Parents, this covers: indoor lodging for 2 nights, 6 meals, activities, games, supplies and a hoodie! GraceBuilt is providing free transportation to and from the retreat.
If you are interested in sponsoring a student to go on this retreat, email us at

Sign-Up

R.S.V.P. by emailing Include name, age, and t-shirt size for the student attending. Please RSVP by October 25th.

We are awaiting the registration link from CC Clayton, and will update this website event page once confirmed, and we will send this link to all who RSVP'd.

Permission/Medical Release form. 

All students who attend must fill out our Permission/Medical Release form, either click here to print out the form or obtain one from our Connection Desk.

Questions

For questions, please reach out to Pastor Sean, or email us at

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

A fun event gathering women to decorate the church for the many Christmas outreaches.  We’ll be setting up Christmas trees, wreaths, and lights. Come enjoy the Christmas cheer, and homemade cookies!

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

GraceBuilt Christmas 

Join us for a Christmas worship night focused on Jesus to start the Christmas season right. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and family, who normally don't come to our church. The GraceBuilt Worship Arts team will lead us in a special night of Christmas-centered worship music, with a simple gospel message celebrating the Christmas season from Pastor Josh. 

Christmas Fun!

Before and after our worship time enjoy:

• Christmas Treats Competition Station, come and sample the entries and vote for the best. 
• Smores at the outside fire.
• Hot Chocolate Station.
• Friends and Family Photo Area. We'll take a Christmas photo of you and your family that you can share. 
• Nursery 0-4 years and kids ministry for ages 5-11 will be provided.
• Elementary age children 1st - 5th grade will be invited to sit with their family in the sanctuary.
• Our comfy Mother's Room will be available for mothers who like to sit with their infants and be a part of the service.

Who

Bring the whole family and invite a friend.

When

Saturday December 7th at 6pm

Pastor

Josh Akin

If you have any questions please contact us at

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

Join us for a special worship gathering this Christmas Eve 5:30pm.  This service will feature special music, candles, and a Christmas message that will help all ages learn about Jesus -- perfect for young and old seeking Christ this Christmas.  

• Elementary age children 1st - 5th grade will be invited to sit with their family in the sanctuary.
• GraceBuilt Nursery will be open for children ages 0 - 5 years.   
• Our comfy Mother's Room will be available for mothers who like to sit with their infants and be a part of the service.

Who

Bring the whole family and invite a friend.

When

Tuesday December 24th, 5:30pm - 6:45pm 

Pastor

Josh Akin

If you have any questions please contact us at

One Service Sunday

End-Of-Year Sunday - 10 am service only. 

Join us for a special worship and Bible teaching that highlights the many fulfilled prophecies we have seen in 2024, and what to look for in the 2025. Come and learn with us, so we can live with hope and expectant hearts. Also, to thank and give a little rest to the many volunteers at GraceBuilt we will hold only one 10 am service. Nursery and kids ministry will be available for ages 0-11.  All youth group age children (6th- 12th grade) will meet for games, Bible study and discussion with Jordan and Midori. 

PS: Start the new year right, and establish a year of putting Jesus first with your whole family.

Who

Everyone who wants to learn more about Jesus. Invite a friend too!

What

We will have one service taught directly from the Bible and the worship team will lead us with heartfelt modern music.

Where

Parents check your children ages 0-11 years in at the children's department with our ministry-approved teachers.  They will have age-appropriate lessons, crafts and games for the children.  Our nursery children are read a Bible story and have a craft that is age appropriate for them as well.  Youth group age children (6th- 12th grade) will meet in the admin office for their Bible study, games and discussion time. The admin room is the door to the left of the sanctuary.  

When

One Service at 10am.

Pastor

Josh Akin

If you have any questions please contact us at

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Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every 2nd  Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm 

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

Host

2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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2 Chronicles 7:14

Where

We meet in the Admin Room, just to the left of the Worship Center.

When   

Every Wednesday 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

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