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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20190524T023707
CREATED:20190502T120143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T120916Z
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SUMMARY:gsYouth's Senior Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Senior Celebration\nSunday\, May 29 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nCalling all Seniors! If you have a student who is graduating High School this year we wanted to give you a few important dates! We are holding a very special Senior Celebration in the Venue on May 29 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. for graduates and their families. We will also be presenting a Senior Slideshow in service on Sunday\, June 2. To RSVP for the Senior Celebration and/or to send in a Baby Photo and a Senior Photo\, please email us at youth@gracespringchurch.org\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/senior-celebration/
LOCATION:gracespring Bible Church\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth%20Price":MAILTO:kenneth.price@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190602T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190602T114500
DTSTAMP:20190524T023707
CREATED:20170831T174024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T174046Z
UID:26703-1559463600-1559475900@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:Child Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Child Dedication\nSunday\, June 2\nIt’s our goal to make a spiritual and congregational investment in all our newborn/toddlers by dedicating those precious children to the Lord in prayer\, covenant\, and resources. Children are a gift from God and our desire at gracespring is to come alongside those parents and recognize that gift in this very special day of celebration! \nWe will be celebrating as a church family with you from the stage during the 9:00 a.m. service on June 2\, followed by a Reception Dedication during second service at 10:45 a.m. to personally dedicate each child to the Lord.\n“I prayed for this child\, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.  So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28 \nWe are currently full for this upcoming Child Dedication but if you are interested in dedicating your child in the Fall\, please email us at kidz@gracespringchurch.org\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/child-dedication/
LOCATION:gracespring Bible Church\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Wide,Kidz Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda%20Kincaid":MAILTO:amanda.kincaid@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190608T120000
DTSTAMP:20190524T023707
CREATED:20180510T183713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T144632Z
UID:34252-1559982600-1559995200@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:Alternatives' Walk for Life
DESCRIPTION:Alternatives’ Walk for Life\nSaturday\, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. – noon\n Give / Participate\nYou’re invited to join us on June 8th at gracespring Bible Church for our annual Walk for Life. This is a super family friendly event that is a 3 mile walk (with 1.5 mile option). Games and activities for kids are after the event. Everyone who participates receives a free t-shirt. Fundraising is optional but greatly appreciated. \nFor more information\, please visit the Alternatives website.\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/alternatives-walk-for-life/
LOCATION:gracespring Bible Church\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190609T120000
DTSTAMP:20190524T023707
CREATED:20180525T132220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T152953Z
UID:34429-1560070800-1560081600@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:Annual Family Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Family Meeting\nSunday\, June 9 during the 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. service\nPastor Bryan will be casting our vision and sharing wins this past year and this will be part of each service on Sunday morning (9:00 & 10:45 a.m.) and at the end of the service we will have a short Q&A. At the meeting\, we will be voting on following TWO THINGS: \n\n2019-2020 budget\nGary Levene – Elder Candidate\n\nIf you are unable to join us at the Family Meeting or you would like to vote ahead of time on these two items\, please click the “Vote on the Two Items” button and fill out the online form. Only members can vote. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email us or visit the Ministry Counter in the concourse on any Sunday leading up the meeting. There will be elders at the ministry counter to answer any and all questions.\nVote on the Two Items\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/family-meeting/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, MI\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Wide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie%20Johns":MAILTO:connect@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190621T203000
DTSTAMP:20190524T023708
CREATED:20190501T143250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T160002Z
UID:40567-1560880800-1561149000@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School
DESCRIPTION:International Spy Academy\nAgents for the one true God\nThis is a FREE Vacation Bible School event on June 18-21\, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. that is open to the entire community for kids who have completed Kindergarten to 5th grade.\n Sign up my child(ren) for VBS\n Volunteer for VBS\n\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/vbs/
LOCATION:gracespring Bible Church\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Wide,Kidz Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly%20Burcroff":MAILTO:kidz@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTSTAMP:20190524T023708
CREATED:20190121T183832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T184128Z
UID:38546-1562457600-1563062399@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:gsYouth's Ohio Mission Trip
DESCRIPTION:gsYouth’s Dayton\, Ohio Mission Trip\nJuly 7 – 13\, 2019\nMiddle & High School Students – Cost is $650\nThis year we are partnering with Leadertreks to head to Dayton\, Ohio. While in Dayton we will be running a VBS for refugee children as well as doing a work project for refugee families or Christ the King church. This trip will challenge\, grow\, and impact you like never before! You are eligible for this trip if you are in Middle school or High school.\n Sign up for a Summer Mission Trip\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/mission-trip-ohio/
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacob%20Bates":MAILTO:jacob.bates@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190806
DTSTAMP:20190524T023708
CREATED:20190121T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T184406Z
UID:38556-1564185600-1565049599@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:gsYouth's Montana Mission Trip
DESCRIPTION:gsYouth’s Ashland\, Montana Mission Trip\nJuly 27 – August 5\, 2019\nHigh School Students – Cost is $800\nJoin LeaderTreks on the edge of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation as we come alongside local ministries in their effort to serve their community.  With the rugged landscape of the American west as your backdrop\, you will have the opportunity to address real\, physical needs of both the Native American and local ranching community.  Every effort your team makes to address these physical needs is a chance to impact spiritual needs and share the love of Christ.  Your team will also be able to jump into and facilitate unique relational ministry events through these local churches.\n Sign up for a Summer Mission Trip\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/mission-trip-montana/
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth%20Price":MAILTO:kenneth.price@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190810
DTSTAMP:20190524T023708
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T152243Z
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SUMMARY:Tribe Summer Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Tribe Summer Day Camp\nAugust 6 – 9\, 2019\nTribe Summer Day Camp is for attending Gracespring children (or non-attending kids who came to camp the past 2 years) who have just completed Kindergarten – 5th grade and wish to enjoy a summer of fun\, faith\, and friendships! Tribe offers a variety of ONSITE morning team challenges\, games\, projects\, and relevant chapel services. In the afternoon each day\, Tribe offers OFFSITE field trips to some local kid friendly ‘hot spots’ like:  Airway Fun Center\, Full Blast Waterpark\, and Celebration Cinema to name a few.  This year we have some new surprises for our campers and old favorites like our “Biggest Birthday Bash Ever” on Friday!\n Sign up my child \n Medicine Release Form \n Volunteer Staff Form coming soon \n\nPlease note that our Tribe Summer Day Camp is only for attending gracespring children or children who previously attended Tribe Day Camp. \nQuestions? Email us at kidz@gracespringchurch.org\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/daycamp/
LOCATION:gracespring Bible Church\, 8643 Gull Rd\, Richland\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Wide,Kidz Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly%20Burcroff":MAILTO:kidz@gracespringchurch.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20190524T023708
CREATED:20180503T142448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T163624Z
UID:34113-1571356800-1571615999@gracespringchurch.org
SUMMARY:gsWomen's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Be Still – A Woman After God’s Own Heart\ngsWomen’s Fall Retreat\nFriday\, October 18 – Sunday\, October 20\, 2019\nBeing Still. It can be SO VERY HARD to slow down in the midst of our busy lives so we can really rest in the love of our Heavenly Father and tap into His joy and power! Retreat 2019\, Be Still\, A Woman After God’s Own Heart\, will be filled with new teaching\, activities and community building to help you find rest and know God more.\nSign up now!\nPrice varies $105-$180 / person\n\n\nOn October 18-20\, 2019\, we’ll be enjoying beautiful Camp Geneva\, along the shores of Lake Michigan. We got wonderful feedback last year about how much you all enjoyed the opportunities to build connections with your Gracespring sisters as we worshipped\, played\, ate and prayed as one big family. We will be digging into new aspects of the theme of BE STILL and because you all raved about your quiet time\, we are considering how we could allow even more time to relax and bask in God’s presence in the midst of some of his most beautiful handiwork! \nRetreat 2019 begins with dinner Friday night and runs through breakfast & worship Sunday morning. All meals\, activities\, accommodations\, crafts etc. are included in the registration price. Space is limited. Please mark your calendar\, reserve your spot and plan to join us for a refreshing weekend away this fall!\n\nWho is our Speaker?Julie Thompson\nJulie Thompson is a West Michigan girl with Dutch DNA and a rich family legacy of Faith. She trusted Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age yet it wasn’t until her own children began to grow that she truly understood the transformative power of God’s Word. Her career as a cardiac nurse treating the physical heart then pivoted to a role of bible teacher attending to the spiritual heart of women as she began teaching with Bible Study Fellowship. She is in her 8th year teaching the BSF Kalamazoo Evening Women’s class. \nJulie is a wife to her high school sweetheart\, Jeff\, a mom to adult children and a new Mimi to her first granddaughter. She loves Lake Michigan\, lazy evenings\, afternoon naps\, coffee & spending time with women who are honest in their brokenness. She has been a part of Gracespring for 20 years and LOVES the challenges of serving in our 1 year old nursery!AccomodationsHotel Style Housing: In the Retreat Center are Hotel-Style Rooms\, each with a private bathroom and two queen beds. On your registration form\, you may choose “Shared Hotel Room – Shared Queen Bed” or “Shared Hotel Room – Queen Bed to Myself”. As the Hotel-Style rooms are very limited\, and we ran out of them quickly\, please use your best discretion when choosing to have your own bed.\n\n\nCabin Style Housing: Each Bunk House opens to a small sitting room and has 6 bunk beds (sleeps 12 at most but we try to keep them to no more than 9) and an attached bathroom with multiple stalls and showers. On the registration form\, you may choose “cabin bunk – no preference” or “cabin bunk – lower needed”. \n*Your registration form allows you to request room-mates and let us know if you are a night owl (tend to stay up late) or an early bird.\n\n\nMeeting Space: NORMALLY\, this is not all that worth mentioning but this year we get to use the newly remodeled Chapel with sliding glass doors that open up to a waterside deck overlooking Lake Michigan. It’s a space reserved for JUST OUR GROUP! It’s truly beautiful and just invites you to be still and just breathe! Ahhhhhhhh……Can you just feel the peace washing over you already?\nWeekend ScheduleFriday: \n6:00 pm Registration \n6-8 pm “Dinner” and 24 hour snack buffet \n8 pm – Opening Session \n9-11 pm Activity Block\nSaturday: \n7:30 a.m. Optional Sunrise Activities \n8:30 a.m. Breakfast \n9:30 Sessions 2 & 3 \n11:15 – Be Still \n12:00 Lunch \n1:00 Tools \n2:00-6:00 Free Time Activities \n6:00 – Dinner \n7:30 – Session 4 \n9:00 -11:00 – Activity Block\nSunday: \n7:30 Optional Sunrise Activities \n8:30 Breakfast \n9:30 Session 5 \n11:00 DepartWhat to Bring What to bring:\nA Snack: to share for our 24-hour snack station. We will NOT have access to refrigeration so if you need to keep something cold\, please bring a cooler with ice.   Because of allergies\, it would be SUPER helpful if you label ingredients on homemade items. \nClothing: Casual\, comfortable clothing in layers. Be prepared for more unpredictable lakeshore breezes and weather.   Good walking shoes\, modest sleepwear\, rain gear (as needed). *All housing is heated. \nPersonal Items: Bath items\, sunscreen\, bug spray. \nIn the Cabins: Linens are NOT provided. Please bring pillows\, twin bedding or sleeping bags\, towels\, washcloths etc. \nIn the Retreat Center Hotel-Style Rooms: bedding and towels are provided. \nAdditional InfoMeals: All meals except Friday night’s arrival dinner will be served Buffet Style in the main dining room.  On Friday Night we will have a light supper available as you arrive\, served in the back of the chapel\, from approximately 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Snacks and water will be available 24-7 in the back of the chapel.  Coffee is available 24/7 just outside the main dining room. \nActivities: If you have been to past retreats\, you know they have been busy with “doing”.  As we dig into the theme of BE STILL a bit more this year\, and because of the great feedback we got about quiet time last year\, we are going to spend time just “being”.  There will still be plenty to do but come expecting a slower pace and more opportunities to connect through activities with other gracespring women and with the Lord.  Here’s some of what we have planned: Sunrise\, Spa Room\, Prayer Walks\, Volleyball\, Gym Activities\, Game Room Activities\, Game Night\, Campfires\, Smores\, 24-hour Snack Station\, Prayer Room\, Movie Night\, Crafts\, Volleyball\, Frisbee Golf & More! \nAbout out Theme: What does it mean to be a woman after God’s Own Heart?  Our Biblical Example comes from the life of King David.  David. The adulterer.  The murderer. The hot-mess parent. Regardless of David’s sin and shortcomings\, he knew the character of God.  He drew close to the Lord\, he worshipped Him and he waited with faithful expectation for the Lord to deliver on His promises. \nDo you need to know more of who God is?  Do you need to draw nearer? Do you just need to stop and worship?  It’s our prayer as a women’s ministry team that God will use this weekend away to develop you into a woman after His own heart\, as together\, we draw close and rest in Him.FAQHow far is Camp Geneva from gracespring?\nAbout 1 hour 17 minutes from Gracespring. From the Southeast: Take US-131 north to M6. Take M6 to I-196 and continue west to Exit 55 (Holland/Zeeland) which will put you on Business 196 heading west. Take Business 196 west to US-31 (approximately 6 miles). Take US-31 north to Quincy Street (approximately 2 miles north of Westshore Mall). Take Quincy Street west to Camp Geneva (approximately 5.5 miles). \nCan I carpool with someone?\nYes! You will be asked on your registration form if you’d like to carpool and approximately when you are able to depart.  We will arrange for at least two “meet-up” times for departure and will email everyone with those times closer to departure. \nAre we doing anything after camp on Sunday?\nNothing formal. But we will have some optional sign-ups for some activities in and around the Holland area for Sunday afternoon if extending your getaway in this beautiful part of Michigan fits into your schedule! \nCan I come for just one night? Can I come just for the day?\nYou could\, BUT you would pay the same bunkhouse rates. \nHow many people will there be per room?\nThe hotel rooms will accommodate up to 4 in two queen beds. If you reserve your own queen bed there could be 2-3.   In the bunk houses there are 12 bunks. We are hoping to put no more than 10 per bunkhouse. Both the hotel facilities and the bunkhouses are very close to the dining hall and meeting space and everything is fairly well connected with sidewalks and roads. \nWhat if I register but have to cancel?\nWe are committed to a specific number of attendees with the camp. If you need to cancel we will do our best to help you fill your spot and refund you.  If we are unable to fill your spot we will not be able to issue a refund. \nHow would my family contact me in an emergency?\nCamp Geneva: 616-399-3150\n\n
URL:https://gracespringchurch.org/event/womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Geneva\, 3995 Lakeshore Dr\, Holland\, MI\, 49424
CATEGORIES:Church Wide,Women's Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherry%20Crossley":MAILTO:women@gracespringchurch.org
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