# eNews May 1, 2026 - From: Grace Church — General Emails - Sent: May 1, 2026 (2026-05-01T21:11:09.749Z) - Web version: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/8013 - More emails: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F2_tight_crop_2026-04-16T18-09-23-040Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2FScreenshot_2026-04-30_154053_2026-04-30T19-41-25-362Z.png) *Opening to Missions Conference - God's People on Mission Together* --- Quick Links May 1, 2026 1 Sunday Worship Missions Conference - Pastor Jim MacArthur preaching on "On Mission" from Luke 19:1-10 [Order of Worship](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Order_of_Worship_April_26_2026_2026-04-24T17-27-49-015Z.pdf) 2 God's People on Mission Together Everything Missions Conference - Updated weekly [Open Missions Page](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/pages/missions-conference-2026) 3 Ministry Training Day THIS Sat. May 2 from 9 AM - 3 PM [Register Here](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3552002) 4 Buddy Training Lunch Sun. May 17 from Noon - 1:30 PM [Register Here](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3581505) 5 Prayer Focus Grace Outreach and Local Ministry Partners [Read Here](https://mailchi.mp/gracebfc/prayer-focus-june-2-8-5054726) 6 Lectionary Resouces Daily Readings here - Prayer portal in eNews below [Daily Readings](https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/daily-readings/) **Other News** (read more below) - **Grace Family News** ~ Engagements! ~ Alyssa Heric & Kadeem Colburn, Jacob Barton & Paige Lawton Items Wanted ~ Queen Bed Lectionary Devotional and Prayer Portal - **Snapshots of Grace** ~ Missions Conference Week 1 --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F6_2026-04-17T15-51-29-554Z.png) # God's People on Mission Together ### **Missions Conference ~ April 25 - May 17** Join us as we consider what it is to be on mission together in our local church and community. Each week will feature testimonies from a different ministry as well as sermons focused on the theme. You can find out more in Church Center. **Listen to the Sermons from the Missions Conference:** - "**God's People**" ~ Psalm 139:1-16 & Ephesians 2:10 ~ Pastor Mark ~ [**HERE**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/episodes/652722) - "**On Mission**" ~ Coming this Sunday (see below) [Open in Church Center](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/pages/missions-conference-2026) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F10_2026-04-17T20-43-34-953Z.png)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3552002) ## Ministry Training Day **THIS SATURDAY - May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM** **Ministry Training** for our new **Image Bearers' ministry** with and to those with physical and intellectual challenges. **ALL teens and adults welcome!** No experience required, and no commitments to ministry, just a fun day together learning how to be a friend and minister with and to those with special needs. *(there is no childcare provided)* Featured Speaker: **Beth Wiegand**, Grace Missionary and the director of Camp Promise Ministries in Montana, will be our primary trainer. **Key Seminar Topics** - Special Needs and the Church - The Gospel and Discipleship for those with Intellectual Challenges - Leading Ministry with and to those with physical and intellectual disabilities - Time for Planning and Prayer [Register](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3552002) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F4_2026-04-30T16-30-13-162Z.png) ## Sunday Worship ~ On Mission **THIS Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10 AM Worship** **Testimony:** Beth Wiegand, director of Camp Promise Ministries **Commissioning:** Summer Teams **Featured Speaker:** Pastor Jim MacArthur, looking at Luke 19:1-10 **After Worship:** Join us in the Gym for coffee and snacks **In the Gym:** Displays and Info on BFC Ministry Partners, Camp Promise / Beth Wiegand, Summer Teams **Online:** Order of Worship [**Here**](https://media.thechurchcoassets.com/accounts/4210/363b0a6b-cfcc-4f04-9a16-aadd87eef9f6-./Order-of-Worship-May-3,-2026.pdf)**,** Livestream and Past Sermons on [**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@gracebiblefellowshipwallin7599/featured), Worship playlist on [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aZpDKVEpA3XN3vTVFjRiV?si=c_RpawnBTuClInFHXJt2eA) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F5_2026-04-30T16-30-28-040Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F6_2026-04-30T16-30-34-312Z.png) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F7_2026-04-30T16-51-58-745Z.png) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2Fpco-imports%2F2026-04-30T16-31-24-505Z-eeddff7e-a22c-452c-a834-06242f897606.jpg)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3581505) ## Buddy Training Lunch **Sunday, May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM** **Learn how to befriend those with physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges, and do it over lunch!** Includes tips for conversations as well as how to work with kids or adults in classroom settings. As we begin offering more opportunities for those with special needs to participate in our programs, we will need buddies to come along side of children and adults who are participating. **This training will help prepare you to be a buddy** in Children or Youth ministries or to volunteer in any of our adult "Image Bearer" initiatives. **FREE training for Teens and Adults** - lunch is included! Training led by **Rachel Kessler**, who works for Camp Promise Ministries, developing curriculum and helping with camps throughout the year. Questions? Contact [**Pastor Mark**](mailto:mbickel@gracebfc.org) [Register](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3581505) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2FMissions_26_Posters_18x24_Page_1_2026-04-17T16-06-00-415Z.jpg) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F6_2026-04-24T16-02-45-759Z.png) ## ENGAGEMENTS **Alyssa Heric and Kadeem Colburn** Congratulations to Kadeem Colburn and Alyssa Heric on their engagement earlier this winter! **Jacob Barton and Paige Lawton** Congratulations to Jacob Barton and Paige Lawton on their engagement earlier this week! Many blessings to you as you prepare for your weddings and lives together! --- ## Items Wanted **Queen Bed** Queen headboard and box spring / mattress. Contact [**Pastor Mark**](mailto:mbickel@gracebfc.org)**.** --- ## Lectionary Resources **Reading Plan and Prayer Portal** Some have asked about the Lectionary Daily Reading Plan and Prayer Portal we had shared during Lent. Click on a button for more info! [Lectionary Daily Reading](https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/daily-readings/) [Prayer Portal](https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/apps/daily-prayer) --- **Prayer Focus** ~ Grace Outreach and Local Partners ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F3_2026-04-30T16-42-37-121Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F4_2026-04-30T16-42-43-129Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F2_2026-04-30T16-42-31-591Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F5_2026-04-30T16-42-48-605Z.png) --- **Snapshots of Grace** ~ Missions Conference - Week 1 ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F78_2026-04-30T19-37-26-377Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F79_2026-04-30T19-37-31-757Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F80_2026-04-30T19-37-38-360Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F81_2026-04-30T19-37-44-145Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F82_2026-04-30T19-37-49-614Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F83_2026-04-30T19-37-57-572Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F84_2026-04-30T19-38-02-601Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F85_2026-04-30T19-38-09-223Z.png) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Fcd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b%2F86_2026-04-30T19-38-15-083Z.png)