West Gardiner , Maine
If this is the first time you have visited with us or it has been a long time we are so delighted you have found your way to Grace.
At Grace Community Chapel, you'll find an upbeat, warm and friendly environment. You are welcome, whatever your background, committed or simply curious. Come on in and be refreshed! We are unashamedly a Bible believing church whose mission is to teach and spread God's Word. We welcome you with open arms.
At Grace, you will find:
- messages that are relevant to your daily life,
- people from every stage and walk of life,
- corporate worship that is vibrant and expressive,
- prayer that is personal, passionate and effective,
- many avenues to connect and reach out,
- that you matter to God and to us!
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Our Sunday Worship Service
1. Prayer
We worship verbally. During our services, we pray at the beginning, asking God to help us focus on him. We pray during our musical worship to remain focused on him. We pray for blessings on our lives. We pray for generosity when we worship through giving and for stewardship of our resources. We pray that our teaching glorifies God. We pray before we leave, that God will be with us and glorified through us throughout the week.
2. Music & Media
We worship musically. Music is a tool for worship used by God’s people for thousands of years. There is no prescribed style for this music. So when we sing, we sing timeless hymns and modern songs that are God-centered, focused on who he is and what he has done. We use large screens for song lyrics so all can sing. We use video, images and graphics to engage the mind toward God.
3. Teaching
We worship intellectually. Our goals in teaching are 3-fold: To inform understanding of God and truth, to ignite passion for God’s supremacy and beauty, and to inspire action that brings God glory on Earth and invites people to receive his grace.
4. Giving
We worship financially. Giving is a form of worship prescribed by God for his people.
5. Passion
We worship passionately. Some people pray aloud and raise their hands. Some people laugh or cry, shout or kneel. Some people are quiet and reflective. We encourage our people to worship relationally, not culturally.
6. Communion & Baptism
We worship sacramentally. On the second Sunday of even numbered months, we partake of Holy Communion, which is a remembrance of Christ’s suffering for us. Together we eat bread and drink of the cup to symbolize Jesus’ death - his broken body and spilled blood - that gives us life. And several times a year, we baptize new believers in water, which is a public declaration of faith and a spiritual symbol of new life in Christ.
Directions:
Street Map and directions at bottom of this page.
Contact Info:
Call us at (207) 582-7145. Located at 187 Lewiston Road (Route 126) in West Gardiner. Located at the Cross Roads of Rt. 126, the Maine Turnpike (I-95) and I-295.
What time are services?
SEPT. to MAY HOURS:
Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 am
Sunday Service 10:30 - 11:30 am
Monday Teen Ministry 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wed. Night Bible Study 6:30 - 8:00 pm
AWANA - Friday 6:15 - 8:00 pm
JUNE/JULY/AUG HOURS:
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am
No Sunday School
Monday Teen Ministry 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wed. Night Bible Study 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday - No AWANA
What can I expect on my first visit?
From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you will be made to feel at home. As you enter the main entrance, you will meet our greeters who are ready to greet you at the door, provide you with A New Guest Packet and give directions or answer any questions you may have.
As you enter the sanctuary, our ushers will welcome you and will be available to help direct you to an area with available seating.
After the service, Pastor Lin and his wife, Becky, will be at the exit area eager to meet you and your family before you leave.
What to Wear?
All are welcome. Our regular service attire is come as you are. Church is about Worship.
Is Children’s Church Available?
- During our Sunday School we offer separate classes for all ages.
- During our Sunday Worship Service we offer childcare from infancy through 5 years old with a great group of loving, caring teachers who desire to help you and your child feel confident and at home.
How do I know where to go?
- All of our parking lots are open during services and there are also people who desire to greet you and help you find your way.
How Can I Serve At Grace?
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