Benevolence
Benevolence offers assistance to those in need.
Financial Counseling offers individuals and couples confidential Biblically-based financial counseling services through trained peer helpers.
The Food Pantry exists to help families having difficulty putting food on the table. Available Monday thru Wednesday by appointment only. Drop off donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items in the marked container.
Helping Hands provides help to those who are unable to repair and maintain their own homes, primarily single parents and widows.
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Family Life
Family Life schedules events for families to participate in together, with the goals of prevention and intervention in family problems.
Nexus is a place for parents of toddlers through middle-schoolers to connect with others who are in similar stages of family development. Creative teaching, relationship building, and a supportive environment help parents become more aware of God and His purposes.
Pre-marriage Mentoring provides newly engaged couples with premarital mentoring services through trained peer mentors to prepare them for marriage.
Experiencing Loss through the death of a loved one is a very challenging and painful reality. A variety of services are available designed to help individuals cope with loss.
The Hospital Visitation team exists to provide care and prayer to those who experience multiple-day hospitalization.
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Workshops & Classes
Workshops and Classes are designed to facilitate healthy ways of relational interaction. Classes are offered at various times throughout the years by Response Ministries.
Career Assessment Seminar - For help finding and landing a job you'll love!
Whether you are experiencing unemployment or looking for ways to change or improve your career, this seminar will help provide guidance and resources. Facilitators are Dr. Stephen Neynaber, career counselor, executive recruiter, and corporate outplacement coach with 30 years of experience, and Eric Schwartz, LLPC.
People Helping People equips helpers to facilitate maturity and positive life change in themselves and others.
ABC’s of Parenting focuses on the fundamental attitudes and skills necessary for raising healthy kids at all ages.
Fitness Fun Classes
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:15am - Step Aerobics*
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30pm - Step Aerobics
Monday 5:45pm - Pilates
Wednesday 10:15am - Yoga Fit*
Thursday 6:30pm - Toning
* Childcare available
Contact Angie at (269) 381-1309 for more information.
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Prayer
PRAYER... is an adventure with the Living God!
God invites every Christian to spend time with him frequently. Prayer is also a mystery. We don’t know when, where, or how God is going to help us or our loved ones, but we do know He cares and he will act on our behalf.
Prayer is similar to a conversation between two GOOD friends, in this case, one Friend being very strong and powerful! On our part, it is important to spend regular time reading, studying, and if possible, memorizing, His Word in the Bible. It is important to approach God regularly with a willingness to be taught, and a willingness to obey with a humble heart what He directs us to do or be.
While it is essential to “practice” prayer, we need to also allow the Lord and His Holy Spirit to direct the process. He is God; we are not! Our understanding of His guidance very seldom comes instantly; we do need to keep at it!
This week spend an extra 5 -10 -15 minutes with your heart and mind focused on God. Purposefully LISTEN to what He has to say to you! Enjoy Him and His Love for you!
Soaking Prayer
Need a boost in your spiritual walk, an issue that needs specific prayer, or simply a desire to have more of God? If you answered yes to any of the above then the Soaking Prayer Ministry is here to help. Two team members will spend 30 minutes praying with and for you. Appointments are available on the 3rd Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon of the month. To schedule a time, or for more information contact T. K. Banks in the Response Ministries office at (269) 629-9622, ext. 241 or at
tk.banks@gracespringchurch.org.
Prayer Sheet:
To add a request or receive the prayer sheet via email please contact T. K. Banks at (269) 629-9622 ext. 241 or tk.banks@gracespringchurch.org. Prayer Sheets are available at the Welcome Center.
If there is an immediate need for prayer you may call the Pastor On Call at (269) 384-7618.