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WORSHIP SERVICES
Sundays | 10:30AM | In-Person or via Livestream

We encourage you to join us for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM, either in person, or via livestream at our church YouTube page.

YouTube Livestream

SMALL GROUPS

If you are interested in joining with others to share life and dive deeper into the sermon and what it means for our lives, please contact Pastor Melissa.

Small Groups at Grantham Church

INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS

Intentional Discipleship Groups (IDGs) are leader-initiated, 3-4 person, same-gendered groups that meet weekly for one year with the intent to multiply. The heart behind IDGs is to grow in obedience to Jesus in the context of an open and honest community, resulting in greater love for the people around us. If you are interested in exploring being part of an IDG, contact Pastor Melissa.

Recent Sermons

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Adult Learning Communities (Sundays @ 9AM)

Interested in, or questions about Learning Communities, contact Pastor Melissa Lowther.

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DYNAMIC LIFE IN CHRIST THROUGH SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES

June 1 – August 31, 2025 | Room A1

Drawing from various New Testament letters as well as the Psalms, the Philathean Class will explore the theme “Dynamic Life in Christ through Spiritual Disciplines” such as prayer, Bible study, songs of praise, and sharing our resources with others. Anyone is welcome to join in this summer study, led by a team of teachers.

Teachers: MJ Fair, Angela Hare, Glen Pierce, and John Yeatts

GRIEF, HYMNS, AI, AND MORE

June 1 – July 27, 2025 | Room C8-12

The Discipleship Class Learning Community is engaging a few different topics through June and July, hearing from various folks on areas including grief, hymns, artificial intelligence, and more.

Teachers: Randy Basinger, Geoff James, Pat Kissell, and others

BOOK CLUB: THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS

June 1-29, 2025 | Room C15 (Youth Room)

Any interested readers are welcome to join in reading and discussing The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. This story is one of the most widely read books in English literature and is a Christian allegory about a pilgrimage from this world to that which is to come. Please plan to bring your own copy of the book. If you need assistance, contact Chrissy Hoffner: choffner@granthamchurch.org.

Facilitator: Carrie Harshberger

Beyond Sunday Mornings

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
FRIDAYS @ 6:45–7:45AM in the Coffee Shop

The men’s weekly Bible study resumes meeting on January 3, 2025, at 6:45am and welcomes new early birds as we study the Scriptures together. We include much discussion and emphasis on practical application of biblical truth. We always end promptly at 7:45am to allow time to get to work or other engagements. Meet in the Grantham Church Coffee Shop.

LEADERS | Rich Stuebing, John Yeatts

MOMS TOGETHER
1st WEDNESDAY of the MONTH

Are you a mom who wants to gather to connect, support and learn from other moms? We have a place for you! Our Moms Together group will meet the first Wed. of each month from 9:30-11 beginning Sept. 4^thlead by Melissa Cohen. Child care will be provided, it is informal, light refreshments will be served, and there will not be any homework. If you would like child care provided please register with Pastor Denise.

Want to support our moms? We have a place for you too. We are looking for a mentor mom or two, and a hospitality person to get the coffee started and organize the refreshments. Most of all, we need loving arms to care for the children of our moms. Please contact Pastor Denise if you can help in any of these ways.

GRANDMOTHERS IN PRAYER
4TH THURSDAYS @ 9:30–11AM in C8–C12

All Grandmothers are invited for a time of fellowship and prayer for our beloved grandchildren. During the time together, we will be using Philip Yancey’s book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? with discussion led by various grandmothers. From September-April, we will discuss chapters 18-22 of the book. Instead of the regular 4^th Thursday meetings in November & December, there will be a Christmas brunch

LEADER | Velma Yoder

Community Life

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FELLOWSHIP MEALS
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS @ 12PM in Fellowship Hall

Sharing life around the table is one of the best ways we can connect together as the body of Christ. Over a meal we meet new friends, celebrate God’s goodness, and carry one another’s burdens. Grantham Church has partnered with One80 Ministries to host this time where God can strengthen our friendships across divides, encourage us as we journey together in our faith, and provide a welcoming space for anyone seeking to be known and loved. There’s room at the table!

Winter-Spring 2025 meal dates are:

February 2 & 16
March 2 & 16
April 6 & 27 (note 4^th Sunday: with Congregational Council)
May 4 & 18

To help make these meals possible, contact Dawn Isley to find out about volunteer opportunities.

LIBRARY BOOK CHAT

The Library Book Chat meets to share informally about inspiring books, both fiction and nonfiction. When you have a book to present, contact Edie Asbury to set up a mutually agreeable time to meet, either by Zoom or in person, and other Book Chat participants will be invited to join the meeting. This is a great way to hear about what others are reading on their discipleship journey!

LEADER | Edie Asbury

Children (birth–grade 5)

Questions? Contact Pastor Denise Fogelsanger

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BIRTH–24 MONTHS | C11 (NURSERY)
Loving care will be offered in the nursery

2–5 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOLERS | D23
Preschool children will be using the Wee Wonder curriculum to explore what it means to come to church, God made the world, and thanking God this fall.

KINDERGARTEN–5 GRADE | D26 & D27
School age children will be using the Shine: Loving in God’s light Curriculum. This fall they be learning about becoming a People of God as they learn about the family of Abraham and Sarah through stories from Genesis, and the Journey to Freedom from stories of Exodus and Joshua.

Children in K-5^th grade will join their families for the first part of the worship service. At the start of the sermon, they will be invited to a special worship service. Children in Kindergarten through 5^th grade will meet in the area near the mailboxes. We will then split into 2 classes and move to the Children’s wing.

Kindergarten through 2^nd grade will continue using the Gospel Project as we work our way through the Bible. This fall we will be learning about Jesus’s life as He lived among the people.
The 3^rd through 5^th graders will be using Bible Studies for Life Curriculum.

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Youth (grades 6–12)

Questions? Contact Youth Coordinator, Chrissy Hoffner

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Youth Ministry

If you are in grades 6-12, come hang out with us!

LEARNING COMMUNITY
SUNDAYS @ 9AM-10AM in C15 (Youth Room)

Sunday mornings in Learning Community, we meet over hot cocoa and occasional snacks for discussion and prayer.

YOUTH GROUP
SUNDAYS @ 6PM–8PM | C15 (Youth Room)

Sunday evenings in Youth Group, we meet for lessons, games, snacks, and small group discussions.

We have other “extra” activities sprinkled throughout the semester. Check it out on the Youth Page.

Youth Page

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Ministry makes a difference. 15 years ago, statistics showed that Christian youth stayed in school longer, were healthier, felt better about themselves, were more likely to volunteer their time to help others, and had better relationships with their parents. Statistics today show that nearly six in ten (59%) young people who grow up in Christian churches end up walking away. We need to build relationships with the teens to help them understand and own their faith.

Do YOU want to make a difference in the life of a teen?

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