Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 2024
In His Grace Church honors Grant & Kathy in their retirement
Pastor David explains how much the church family appreciates the work that Grant & Kathy have done over the years.
Terri showcases the gifts that have been gathered on behalf of the members of the church. Grant & Kathy are surprised! … and yet so grateful for the love shown by the whole congregation and touched by their generousity!
Below, The leadership team offers a prayer of blessings for Grant & Kathy’s retirement.
In His Grace kids teach us
about the Christmas story:
On December 8, 2024 We celebrated our new Senior Pastor David Borum and the retirement of Grant Forsyth as Senior Pastor and the retirement of Jimmie Meade as Assistant Pastor. See the pictures below:
Below, Regional GCI Pastor Rick Shallenberger thanks Jim & Kim Meade for their years of service as they wear a new title; Elder Emeritus. Paster Grant prays a blessing over Jim & Kim for the days ahead and the next chapter in serving Jesus.
Below, Pastor Rick thanks Grant & Kathy for their years of service as Senior Paster and announces their new title as Elder Emeritus in their retirement. Pastor David prays a blessing over Grant & Kathy in their new role and retirement.
Below, Grant & Kathy’s daughter Frances gives a testimony about her dad, tears to follow….
Below, Pastor David honors two regional pastors who are also retiring in January; Pastors Rick Shallenberger and Tim Sitterley. Both of these men have been instrumental to pastor David’s developement.
Below, Pastors Tim & Linda Sitterly share about their experiences with David and his pastor developement on the US west coast. David re-located to Michigan from Washington to take on the role of Senior Pastor here at In His Grace Community Church. On the right, Pastor Rick annoints David as Senior Pastor, and Pastors Tim & Linda pray a prayer of pastor intallation, witnessed by the church leadership team.
Below, Grant (now Elder Emeritus) passes the baton of leadership to our new
Senior Pastor David Borum and share a light moment together.
Kids Club! – December 1, 2024
Men’s Night – Burgers and Dogs…
Jack and Andrew at the grill
13 men came out to enjoy fellowship, food and ‘Adventure Stories”
Kids First Communion
Pastor Grant confirms the meaning of the communion elements to Emerson, Emilie, Kimberleigh & Leelynn
They all take the bread of Christ, teacher Mrs. Angie looks on
The kids receive their Communion Certificates
Mrs. Angie Ashbrook, Emersom, Emilie, Kimberleigh, Leelynn & Pastor Grant
Cupcake crosses by Kimberleigh’s mom Morgan
October Kids Club craft
Kathy Forsyth passes the batan to Angie Ashbrook
Kathy retires from Children’s Coordinator
Grant & Kathy admire the baton
Kathy passes the batan to Angie Ashbrook
Pastor Grant’s Prayer commissioning Angie as Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Pastor David Commissions and prays over the new Children’s Church teachers/helpers
Pastor Jim prays over the children a back-to-school blessing
Our ‘In His Grace’ Kids and leaders!
During Covid we were able to gather in-person by doing ‘Outdoor Church’!
Members could listen and sing by way of loudspeaker or tune in to the FM radio band. This allowed us to still gather in-person safely during the lockdowns.
Our early beginnings: