| Grace
Community Church is based on the principle of addressing the
needs of the community. Starting with the people in the church
and then expanding to reach the residents of Thornton, after
that come the people further afield.
The work done GCC is biblical,
in Acts we learn of how the early Christians helped each
other, preferably
with help and donations other than money.
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Soup kitchen: Soup
is served on a weekly basis to pensioners at one of the homes for
the elderly where mo20st of the people only receive a state pension.
Sometimes the ladies who serve the soup will also pray for
some of the residents when their needs are made known.At
Christmas time a small party is held for them, gifts distributed,
Chistmas carols sung and a short message is given from the
Bible.
Soup kitchen 2: The next project is to serve soup
at one of the apartment blocks which house many unemployed people.
Also to extent the Dorcas ministry to serve the needs of the
community at large.
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Dorcas box: Food parcels are made up for needy
families in the church & a fund for special needs
e.g. Doctors, spectacles, and other emergencies.
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Entertainment is
held for the community by arranging demonstrations or guest
artists & speakers for the public and tea and cake is served.
Also for special days e.g. Women's Day a special High Tea
is held. Included is always a testimony of lives changed
by the grace of God.
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mid-week morning Bible Study is held for ladies in an
endevour to reach more people with the Gospel message. This is
linked to the special Teas. |
| Family
Fun Weekend: For 2 years a weekend was set aside to bring the
people in the community together. Friday evening was a big
youth bash,with bands, dancers, food, etc. Saturday a craft
market was held which included food stalls and lots of
entertainment for children and adults. The evening a barndance
was held. The climax was on Sunday morning when other
churches were invited to a joint church service and all
the ministers were invited to participate in the service.
This has created a bond of friendship between the various
denominations. |
| GCC
Envision getting pensioners to be handymen in order to supplement
their income, as well as job creation projects |
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