We had an awesome weekend with you as we finished up the final week in our series, CommonUnity. Trace Rorie continued this series talking about how we as Christians need to first and foremost model what Jesus is like to those around us. Rather than trying to convince people to agree with us on everything, we need to model real love.

We had an awesome weekend with you as we finished up the final week in our series, CommonUnity. Trace Rorie continued this series talking about how we as Christians need to first and foremost model what Jesus is like to those around us. Rather than trying to convince people to agree with us on everything, we need to model real love.

Us vs. Them

Josh King, one of our teaching pastors, continued our CommonUnity series looking at how we have unity within our families. 

Josh King, one of our teaching pastors, continued our CommonUnity series looking at how we have unity within our families.

House Divided

During the service, Ang Byrant, one of our teachers, talked about the importance of knowing we are chosen, so that we can love, care for and choose others. Jesus chose us, are we choosing Him and loving others?

During the service, Ang Byrant, one of our teachers, talked about the importance of knowing we are chosen, so that we can love, care for and choose others. Jesus chose us, are we choosing Him and loving others?

Chosen

We had an incredible weekend with you! Dr. Bob Laurent, one of our teaching pastors, continued this CommonUnity series looking at how we can see ourselves and others with a perspective that we are all made in the image of God. 

We had an incredible weekend with you! Dr. Bob Laurent, one of our teaching pastors, continued this CommonUnity series looking at how we can see ourselves and others with a perspective that we are all made in the image of God.

Imago Dei

Giant glasses, a car and fire, oh my! We had a blast with you this weekend as we launched into this new July series called, CommonUnity during our special Family Service!

Giant glasses, a car and fire, oh my! We had a blast with you this weekend as we launched into this new July series called, CommonUnity during our special Family Service!

Dividing Lines

We had an awesome weekend with you finishing up our final message in our Good Old Days series. Throughout this series, we've been looking at different generations and the value each one adds to the Church as a whole. This weekend, John Keim, one of our teaching pastors, looked at the perspective of kids (Generation Alpha) and the unique characteristics they have. 

We had an awesome weekend with you finishing up our final message in our Good Old Days series. Throughout this series, we've been looking at different generations and the value each one adds to the Church as a whole. This weekend, John Keim, one of our teaching pastors, looked at the perspective of kids (Generation Alpha) and the unique characteristics they have.

Perspective: Kids

We had an AMAZING weekend with you! Josh King, one of our teaching pastors, continued our Good Old Days series talking about the perspective of Millennials and Midlife. 

We had an AMAZING weekend with you!  Josh King, one of our teaching pastors, continued our Good Old Days series talking about the perspective of Millennials and Midlife.

Perspective: Millennials and Midlife

This weekend, Bryant Haist, our Director of the Elkhart Campus, continued our Good Old Days series talking about the perspective of Millennials and Midlife.

This weekend, Bryant Haist, our Director of the Elkhart Campus, continued our Good Old Days series talking about the perspective of Millennials and Midlife.

This weekend Dr. Bob, one of our teaching pastors, continued our series the Good Old Days, talking about the perspective of Boomers. He gave four traits that will allow the Baby Boomer generation to connect and impact all ages: 1) sense of humor, 2) solid faith, 3) sensitive wisdom and 4) sacrificial love. 

This weekend Dr. Bob, one of our teaching pastors, continued our series the Good Old Days, talking about the perspective of Boomers. He gave four traits that will allow the Baby Boomer generation to connect and impact all ages: 1) sense of humor, 2) solid faith, 3) sensitive wisdom and 4) sacrificial love.

Perspective: Boomers

This weekend we launched into a new weekend series called, The Good Old Days, where we'll take a look at the different generations and how we all work together to build up our work places, the Church and our community. Lead Pastor Ted Bryant began this series by giving us an overview of all the different generations and challenged each of us to look at what God was saying to us in regards to how we interact and respond to people who think differently than us. 

This weekend we launched into a new weekend series called, The Good Old Days, where we'll take a look at the different generations and how we all work together to build up our work places, the Church and our community. Lead Pastor Ted Bryant began this series by giving us an overview of all the different generations and challenged each of us to look at what God was saying to us in regards to how we interact and respond to people who think differently than us.

Perspective: Gen Z

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What is a Christian Atheist? Sounds like a contradiction of terms. An oxymoron. Maybe even a hypocrite. How can someone be a Christian and not believe in God? Is it possible? Can we say we believe in God but live like He doesn’t exist? Turns out our actions demonstrate our beliefs more than our words. God’s take on living the good life is simple. But sometimes simple isn’t easy. Or is it?In this series we take a 10-week journey from the 10 commandments of the Old Testament to the historic teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. Let’s discover what it means to live like we believe what God says.

What is a Christian Atheist? Sounds like a contradiction of terms. An oxymoron. Maybe even a hypocrite. How can someone be a Christian and not believe in God? Is it possible? Can we say we believe in God but live like He doesn’t exist? Turns out our actions demonstrate our beliefs more than our words. God’s take on living the good life is simple. But sometimes simple isn’t easy. Or is it? In this series we take a 10-week journey from the 10 commandments of the Old Testament to the historic teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. Let’s discover what it means to live like we believe what God says.

Substituting God

We all ask why. Why am I here? Why is my life the way it is? Good questions. Now, how about one more: What am I going to do about it?We'll face down the meaning of life and the meaningful things you can do to uncover your purpose. Whether you feel like you’re living on a mountain top or sitting at rock bottom, God has a place and a purpose for you in His story.

We all ask why. Why am I here? Why is my life the way it is? Good questions. Now, how about one more: What am I going to do about it? We'll face down the meaning of life and the meaningful things you can do to uncover your purpose. Whether you feel like you’re living on a mountain top or sitting at rock bottom, God has a place and a purpose for you in His story.

I’m Here to Love God

In a world where it feels like battle lines are drawn sharply across the political and cultural divides in our country, our families and our communities—starting a revolution may be as simple walking across the street. We want to invite you in to sit down, kick off your shoes and join the conversation about the life-changing impact of not only loving your neighbor, but of being the kind of neighbor so desperately needed right in your own neighborhood.grangerchurch.com/wontyoubemyneighbor

In a world where it feels like battle lines are drawn sharply across the political and cultural divides in our country, our families and our communities—starting a revolution may be as simple walking across the street. We want to invite you in to sit down, kick off your shoes and join the conversation about the life-changing impact of not only loving your neighbor, but of being the kind of neighbor so desperately needed right in your own neighborhood. <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/wontyoubemyneighbor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/wontyoubemyneighbor</a>

Let's Make the Most of this Beautiful Day!

Speaker: Trace RorieDate: April 28, 2019Life is tough and the pull towards mediocrity is strong. But when we come to the end of our lives, what will we find that satisfies us? A heart that’s remained on fire for God. A life given in service to others.We all begin life with a quiver full of arrows. Will you hold on to your arrows, and cling to them until the end, or will you risk them all, and give all you have? Join us for five weeks as we begin a conversation about how we let them fly, one by one.grangerchurch.com/lastarrow

Speaker: Trace Rorie Date: April 28, 2019 Life is tough and the pull towards mediocrity is strong. But when we come to the end of our lives, what will we find that satisfies us? A heart that’s remained on fire for God. A life given in service to others. We all begin life with a quiver full of arrows. Will you hold on to your arrows, and cling to them until the end, or will you risk them all, and give all you have? Join us for five weeks as we begin a conversation about how we let them fly, one by one. <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/lastarrow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/lastarrow</a>

Beyond Safety

Speaker: Mark BeesonDate: September 29, 2019Got road rage? Is fear taking the wheel and driving you around? Where does all of that come from? And what do we do with it? Emotions can get the best of us. If we’re not careful, emotions like anger, lust, guilt, pride, greed and fear can take over and shape our actions. Stop letting them boss you around. It’s time to put all these emotions in check by checking the state of our hearts. Join us for four weeks this fall as we explore the nature of strong emotions and how to put them in their place.grangerchurch.com/boss-of-me

Speaker: Mark Beeson Date: September 29, 2019 Got road rage? Is fear taking the wheel and driving you around? Where does all of that come from? And what do we do with it? Emotions can get the best of us. If we’re not careful, emotions like anger, lust, guilt, pride, greed and fear can take over and shape our actions. Stop letting them boss you around. It’s time to put all these emotions in check by checking the state of our hearts. Join us for four weeks this fall as we explore the nature of strong emotions and how to put them in their place. <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/boss-of-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/boss-of-me</a>

Week 4

Who says going with the flow is always the best option? Choosing to just float along with life means inevitably you’ll get your feet pulled out from under you. Before you know it you’re being dragged down by an undertow. It’s tough to fight the strong currents of our circumstances and escape from the pull of a direction you didn’t choose.We’re discussing what it’s like to break free from the undertow—and how you can emerge stronger on the other side. Visit http://GCCwired.com/undertow for more information.

Who says going with the flow is always the best option? Choosing to just float along with life means inevitably you’ll get your feet pulled out from under you. Before you know it you’re being dragged down by an undertow. It’s tough to fight the strong currents of our circumstances and escape from the pull of a direction you didn’t choose. We’re discussing what it’s like to break free from the undertow—and how you can emerge stronger on the other side. Visit <a href="http://GCCwired.com/undertow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://GCCwired.com/undertow</a> for more information.

The Wave of Comparison

There’s nothing like watching a good movie. You’re caught up in the story, on the edge of your seat. When the screen goes dark and the lights go up, the truth remains: each of us is really smack-dab in the middle of our own story. You are called to be a hero. To find your way out of the audience and into the action. To face down the villains that plague you. To rescue the neighbor in distress. To leave a legacy that’s more than just a shadow riding off into the sunset. You can transform the world.Hold on to your seats. We’re going to the movies.

There’s nothing like watching a good movie. You’re caught up in the story, on the edge of your seat. When the screen goes dark and the lights go up, the truth remains: each of us is really smack-dab in the middle of our own story. You are called to be a hero. To find your way out of the audience and into the action. To face down the villains that plague you. To rescue the neighbor in distress. To leave a legacy that’s more than just a shadow riding off into the sunset. You can transform the world. Hold on to your seats. We’re going to the movies.

Maleficent

The times we live in are amazing. Seriously. The smartphone you hold in your hand has more computerized capability than the first rockets that sent men to the moon. Americans make more choices about food, clothing, housing, education and entertainment in one day than their grandparents made in a year. In this series we’re taking a look at what we think makes us happy—and how gratitude plays a significant role in centering us on the true Source of happiness.

The times we live in are amazing. Seriously. The smartphone you hold in your hand has more computerized capability than the first rockets that sent men to the moon. Americans make more choices about food, clothing, housing, education and entertainment in one day than their grandparents made in a year. In this series we’re taking a look at what we think makes us happy—and how gratitude plays a significant role in centering us on the true Source of happiness.

In a Groove of Gratitude

One night, over 2,000 years ago, our world changed forever. Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the heart and purpose of Christmas through music old and new. You won’t want to miss a weekend of this month-long Christmas musical extravaganza that will take us deeper into the story of that not-so-silent night.

One night, over 2,000 years ago, our world changed forever. Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the heart and purpose of Christmas through music old and new. You won’t want to miss a weekend of this month-long Christmas musical extravaganza that will take us deeper into the story of that not-so-silent night.

Believe

Who doesn’t want to be 😀? We all long for a life with lots of 😁 and 🤗 and 👍. But sometimes it feels more often than not, our days end in 😤 and 😢. We try to fill our days with the things we think will make us happy: 🍩, 🤑, 💋, 🦄, 📺—and still we wind up feeling 😞 at the end of the day.So put your positive pants on and let’s turn that frown upside down! We will pursue the joy and the freedom that only a personal relationship with God can bring.

Who doesn’t want to be 😀? We all long for a life with lots of 😁 and 🤗 and 👍. But sometimes it feels more often than not, our days end in 😤 and 😢. We try to fill our days with the things we think will make us happy: 🍩, 🤑, 💋, 🦄, 📺—and still we wind up feeling 😞 at the end of the day. So put your positive pants on and let’s turn that frown upside down! We will pursue the joy and the freedom that only a personal relationship with God can bring.

The Joy of Finding Contentment

Elkhart CampusSpeaker: Dr. Bob LaurentDate: October 20, 2019The world sometimes seems upside down—and ourselves right along with it. The Bible contains a lot of strange stories and mysterious passages that are hard to decipher. When it comes to the supernatural, how do we seek out fact from fiction, search out the truth from tall tales? Join us for four weeks this fall, as we plunge head-first into some of the stranger things in the Bible and talk about ways that we can connect to God’s real and present power, even in the middle of mysteries we may not be able to fully understand.

Elkhart Campus Speaker: Dr. Bob Laurent Date: October 20, 2019 The world sometimes seems upside down—and ourselves right along with it. The Bible contains a lot of strange stories and mysterious passages that are hard to decipher. When it comes to the supernatural, how do we seek out fact from fiction, search out the truth from tall tales? Join us for four weeks this fall, as we plunge head-first into some of the stranger things in the Bible and talk about ways that we can connect to God’s real and present power, even in the middle of mysteries we may not be able to fully understand.

Where My Demons Hide

Conventional wisdom can be a trap: what you don’t know can hurt you.“It’s easier to put it on a credit card and pay it all off later.”“I’m too old for this.”“If I don’t work late, I’ll never get ahead.”“I can’t just sit around and reflect. I’m busy—ain’t nobody got time for that.”I want it all. I want it now.How many times have you rushed into making changes in your life—a habit change, learning a new skill—only to have it flop? It’s not just the New Year’s Resolution Syndrome—it happens too often at all times of the year, that we run out of steam or get discouraged and give up.“Why isn’t this working!?”Life is fast and things get fuzzy between the good life and the life that does the most good. Is there another way to get it done?You’re invited to a life-changing experience. Billy Shakespeare said, “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.” That’s why we’re going to take eight weeks to break down life changing habits for the mind, body and soul.It’s time to change—for good. Don’t miss a week. It might start the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

Conventional wisdom can be a trap: what you don’t know can hurt you. “It’s easier to put it on a credit card and pay it all off later.” “I’m too old for this.” “If I don’t work late, I’ll never get ahead.” “I can’t just sit around and reflect. I’m busy—ain’t nobody got time for that.” I want it all. I want it now. How many times have you rushed into making changes in your life—a habit change, learning a new skill—only to have it flop? It’s not just the New Year’s Resolution Syndrome—it happens too often at all times of the year, that we run out of steam or get discouraged and give up. “Why isn’t this working!?” Life is fast and things get fuzzy between the good life and the life that does the most good. Is there another way to get it done? You’re invited to a life-changing experience. Billy Shakespeare said, “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.” That’s why we’re going to take eight weeks to break down life changing habits for the mind, body and soul. It’s time to change—for good. Don’t miss a week. It might start the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

How To Deal With How You Feel

Speaker: Mark BeesonDate: May 12, 2019Life is tough and the pull towards mediocrity is strong. But when we come to the end of our lives, what will we find that satisfies us? A heart that’s remained on fire for God. A life given in service to others.We all begin life with a quiver full of arrows. Will you hold on to your arrows, and cling to them until the end, or will you risk them all, and give all you have? Join us for five weeks as we begin a conversation about how we let them fly, one by one.grangerchurch.com/lastarrow

Speaker: Mark Beeson Date: May 12, 2019 Life is tough and the pull towards mediocrity is strong. But when we come to the end of our lives, what will we find that satisfies us? A heart that’s remained on fire for God. A life given in service to others. We all begin life with a quiver full of arrows. Will you hold on to your arrows, and cling to them until the end, or will you risk them all, and give all you have? Join us for five weeks as we begin a conversation about how we let them fly, one by one. <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/lastarrow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/lastarrow</a>

Release The Arrow

November 11, 2018Speaker: Ron VanderGriendFrom banjos and twang to electric guitars and pop, the style of country music has evolved through the years. But one thing has remained the same, it’s forever been real-life stories in a song.Grab your geetars and cowboy boots as we go back to our roots this fall. For five weeks we’ll focus on the things that make us who we are: faith, family, friends, freedom and how we step up together. Tune in and sing along!grangerchurch.com/forever-country

November 11, 2018 Speaker: Ron VanderGriend From banjos and twang to electric guitars and pop, the style of country music has evolved through the years. But one thing has remained the same, it’s forever been real-life stories in a song. Grab your geetars and cowboy boots as we go back to our roots this fall. For five weeks we’ll focus on the things that make us who we are: faith, family, friends, freedom and how we step up together. Tune in and sing along! <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/forever-country" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/forever-country</a>

Step Up

In a world where it feels like battle lines are drawn sharply across the political and cultural divides in our country, our families and our communities—starting a revolution may be as simple walking across the street. We want to invite you in to sit down, kick off your shoes and join the conversation about the life-changing impact of not only loving your neighbor, but of being the kind of neighbor so desperately needed right in your own neighborhood.

In a world where it feels like battle lines are drawn sharply across the political and cultural divides in our country, our families and our communities—starting a revolution may be as simple walking across the street. We want to invite you in to sit down, kick off your shoes and join the conversation about the life-changing impact of not only loving your neighbor, but of being the kind of neighbor so desperately needed right in your own neighborhood.

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

The Wave of Demand

September 16, 2018Speaker: Mark BeesonSometimes rescue doesn’t arrive until we’re at our breaking point. That final moment when we fear we’re too far gone. Amazing stories of recovery and redemption have captivated human hearts for centuries—and our current culture is no different. For five weeks this fall, we’re sending out the search and rescue teams and lighting the flares to illuminate God’s ultimate rescue mission: recovering hearts, one person at a time. Because in the moments of rescue, that’s where you find out who you really are.grangerchurch.com/rescue

September 16, 2018 Speaker: Mark Beeson Sometimes rescue doesn’t arrive until we’re at our breaking point. That final moment when we fear we’re too far gone. Amazing stories of recovery and redemption have captivated human hearts for centuries—and our current culture is no different. For five weeks this fall, we’re sending out the search and rescue teams and lighting the flares to illuminate God’s ultimate rescue mission: recovering hearts, one person at a time. Because in the moments of rescue, that’s where you find out who you really are. <a href="http://grangerchurch.com/rescue" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grangerchurch.com/rescue</a>

Change Your Life By Changing Your Mind

Little White Lies

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This summer we’re busting through misconceptions about success in our version of summer school, as we look into the book of Proverbs to learn from one of the most successful leaders of all time. We’ll unpack helpful secrets of success in three key areas you experience daily and talk about how to get real wisdom—a foundation that will set you up for life-long, sustainable success. Start the summer off right: Be cool, stay in school. Get a seat before the bell rings!

This summer we’re busting through misconceptions about success in our version of summer school, as we look into the book of Proverbs to learn from one of the most successful leaders of all time. We’ll unpack helpful secrets of success in three key areas you experience daily and talk about how to get real wisdom—a foundation that will set you up for life-long, sustainable success. Start the summer off right: Be cool, stay in school. Get a seat before the bell rings!

A Successful Home Front

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