Join us for a free family movie matinee at Point of Grace! On March, 10th, at 1:30 we'll be showing a double feature of VeggieTales-Robin Good along with Soul Surfer. Your family can come for one movie or stay for both! Concessions will be available for purchase and fun door prizes will be given. Invite your friends to this awesome event!

Awana is a Wednesday night program for kids ages 2yrs-5th grade. It combines active game time, snacks, upbeat music, scripture memory and fun Bible teaching and...kids really love it!!! Sign up your child today in the church atrium or online at here.

We challenged you to donate and you gave generously! Over 15 months we collected approximately 13,500 (that's almost 7 TONS) of food through your bringing non-perishables and donating to the Waukee Area Food Pantry and Meals from the Heartland. THANK YOU!

The need is still great so don't stop! The carts will continue to be available in the Atrium and the next Meals from the Heartland packaging event is planned for Saturday, May 5. Look for more information soon!

2^nd Annual

WAUKEE SERVES!

Join us for another communitywide meal packing event to benefit

Meals From The Heartland

Host Site: Point of Grace Church

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012

Time: 9 am – 1 pm (or as long as supplies last)

There are opportunities for everyone:

• Individual and corporate donors are needed to sponsor meal boxes
• You can sign up as an individual or assemble a team to package meals

Questions? Contact Mark Yontz at WaukeeServes@pointofgrace.com.

 

People search most of their lives for that “something” but it’s difficult to explain what that “something” really is. For some it might be defined as success; for others, purpose; for still others words like freedom, identity, rest, popularity, meaning, happiness, or peace may come to mind.  All of us have experienced some level of pain, heartache and hurt--that is the human condition.  But often the ways we’ve looked for and tried to treat our pain are very self-centered. Popular culture shows us that we can treat our pain through acquiring more things, or “being all that we can be,” or by focusing on what makes us feel good. Our efforts usually do not consider who or what may suffer as a result of our pursuit.  Even when we seek to do “good,” it is often only to further our own agendas.

Our Pursuit will be exciting and the end result will be life-changing.  As you read and work through this study our prayer for you is that the truth of God’s love will begin to penetrate your mind, heart, and spirit. This love has imparted great value to you and me as God’s children and there is no performance required to earn it. You and I are deeply loved, totally forgiven, fully pleasing, accepted, and complete because of God’s plan for us through Christ’s death on the cross.

"Pursuit" will help you to know the true character of God and begin to understand that God sees us as He made us, not as we see ourselves. Join us on Wednesday and Thursday nights (attend one session per week) for 8 weeks beginning February 8 & 9, 2012, for a journey toward being able to truly "See as God sees, and love as God loves." To register, contact Mindy Clark at 515-987-9595 or v, or register at http://www.pointofgrace.com/small-groups.

Childcare is available for Wednesday night sessions only.

Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. These support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. During your time together you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. The next session of DivorceCare meets on Sundays from 4-6:30 p.m. and begins on Sunday, February 12th. For additional information please contact divorcecare@pointofgrace.com or call 515-987-9595 ext. 607.

Give your valentine the gift of a marriage that lasts a lifetime.

Point of Grace is very excited to offer a combined marriage enrichment event the weekend of February 10 and 11. Friday evening we will host Married Life Live from 7 to 9pm with music, fun, food and a great message on Finishing Well-Creating a Marriage that will Last a Lifetime.

On Saturday, we will host a workshop from 9am to 3pm with Marriage Matters of Iowa trainers, Mark and Jody Stevenson. You will learn how to better communicate with your mate, have conflict in a healthy way and bring more fun and romance into your marriage. Breakfast and lunch will be included with your Saturday registration.

These events are perfect for any couple of any age and length of marriage. Pre-marital couples are encouraged to attend!

Register below to attend both events for $79/couple or Friday night only for $20/couple. After February 7, both events will be $99/couple. So clear your calendars, give your babysitter a call, invite your neighbors/friends, make an investment in your marriage and learn how to "Finish Well."

Married Life Live

Date: Friday, February 10, 2012

Time: 7pm-9pm

Location: Point of Grace

Cost: $20/couple

Childcare Reimbursement Form

 

 

Married Life Live Workshop

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time: 9am-3pm (continental breakfast & lunch included)

Location: Point of Grace

Cost: $79/couple (includes MLL tickets for Friday night) before February 7 or $99 per couple after February 7

Do you have a desire to see kids grow closer to God, learn His word, and have a really fun time doing it? That's exactly what the Awana Team is all about! Awana is a Wednesday night children's program where kids learn the Bible, see engaging skits, have game time, & more! We are gearing up for the next 8-week session and we'd love you to be a part of it. Contact: DebbieSpidle@pointofgrace.com or 987-9595 for more info.

Save the date for the POG Family Night at the YMCA on Sunday, February 19th from 6-8pm! Activities will include dodgeball, racquetball, swimming, crafts, snacks and more! Free tickets will be available in the coming weeks in the church. Contact DianeKair@pointofgrace.com or 987-9595 ext 134 for more info.

 

The Great Recovery, brought to you by Dave Ramsey and his Financial Peace University (FPU), is a life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. More than 1 million families have attended FPU with amazing results. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever!

FPU is a 13 week program running Sunday afternoons (except Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012) beginning February 12, from 4 - 6 p.m. at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, Iowa.

The next FPU classes:

Winter 2012

Cost $100 per individual or couple

Questions? fpu@pointofgrace.com