S.A.L.T is a class for all who are serving at Grace, anyone who would like to start serving, or those who are considering serving in the near future. This quarterly training allows you to learn more about what God expects from those who serve and lead, as well as how to apply the principles to your ministries.
The next meeting is currently not scheduled. Keep an eye out on our calendar for the next meeting or reach out to the office at admin@gccjohnstown.com. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with what is happening at Grace! If you are interested in volunteering, sign up today! Reach out to our office for the next steps!
Below you can learn more about the many ways you can get connected and serve at Grace! For your convince, we have all of our ministries broken out by interests and by stages of life! We have something for everyone here at Grace!
Gone are the days when men sit passively in church. The Men’s Ministry strives to equip and encourage men to step courageously into the leadership of their families, as they boldly serve in the workplace and the church.
From the stay-at-home mom to the single career woman, to the retired grandmother, the Women’s Ministry strives to create groups and events to minister to women in every stage of life and help them become teachable, transparent, trustworthy, and transformed!
Teens today face so many temptations and challenges…it can all seem overwhelming. Those who serve in Youth help 6th-12th graders see God, seek God, and know God. Working with teens takes a dedicated heart, a faithful spirit, and loving patience.
Jesus told his disciples to let the little children come to Him and do not hinder them. That is the goal of Children’s Ministry – to create a church experience for children to meet Jesus without anything hindering them.
Prayer cannot be overestimated. Our Church is a body of believers dependent upon prayer and committed to God’s sovereignty. Each Sunday, right after service, a team of volunteers is available to pray with people. Every Monday, the Prayer Team meets to pray over the communication cards. As requests are submitted throughout the week, the team is notified.
At Grace, we are a family and after church on Sundays is a time to sit, visit and get to know one another better. The Cups of Grace Team plays a huge role in this as they provide refreshments to allow our family to gather without feeling like they need to rush out the door.
God-honoring worship is something we strive for. The members of our Praise & Worship ministry put time and energy into rehearsals as they use their talents and gifts to glorify God.
In an age of widespread technology, we have a stewardship to use these tools as best as possible for kingdom purposes. Some work closely with the Praise and Worship team and run the sound booth and lighting for the sanctuary. There is also recording, uploading, and streaming of our sermons, as well as managing our website, social media feeds, and podcasts. Others are a part of the photography of Grace events and baptisms.
A common comment by new members is an immediate feeling of being home. The greeting and ushering team play a huge role in that! Whether it is helping a new family find their children’s classrooms or helping a member sign up for an event, our team believes that making everyone feel welcomed goes beyond just a warm smile – it takes genuine love and concern for each person.
At Grace, we are a family and after church on Sundays is a time to sit, visit and get to know one another better. The Cups of Grace Team plays a huge role in this as they provide refreshments to allow our family to gather without feeling like they need to rush out the door.
There are several different opportunities to serve as a part of these ministries. Meal cooking teams include grilling at picnics, cooking for the youth at their breakout nights, and preparing meals for church members in need. Serving teams include serving at church events, as well as at funerals that are held at Grace.
We all find ourselves in need of a little help sometimes. The CARE Ministry stands for Christ’s Arms Reaching Everyone and exists to share the good news of Jesus while meeting the immediate physical needs of others.
In the Book of Luke, Jesus sends out the 72 to prepare the way for the hope and salvation of the Kingdom of God was to come! Today, we go out to share that the hope and salvation of the Kingdom of God is here now! Teams for this ministry include prayer, baking, administration, visiting and follow-up.
Whether it is just needing a visit during the week to stay connected or needing someone to come to the hospital for a visit, our visitation team is there to help ensure that everyone stays connected and feels loved.
We believe with all our hearts that our building is a blessing from God and we are to use it to bless our community. Taking care of an amazing blessing takes time and heart. Our custodial team cleans the building following services, meetings, and events, while also being available for things like weddings and funerals. Our grounds team takes care of everything from weeding and mowing to snow and ice removal.
Each event at Grace is unique and takes many hands from all different giftings. Because of this, a team is built to plan and execute each event as events are scheduled. All are welcome to serve on planning teams.