Subscribe to Every Post:A couple of announcements
Most people at Grace know by now that Sal Cavarretta has resigned his position as Pastor of Family Ministries. This will be effective as of the end of this month. He and Giovanna will continue volunteer ministry at Grace until God leads them to potentially a new position at a different church, but in the meantime please continue to pray for them as a family (and pray as they try to sell their house). We love them very much and pray God continues to bless them.
Tim Smith has since hired Michelle Jordan part-time to help oversee children’s ministries and has hired Brian Smeltzer part-time to help oversee youth ministries.
Brian has been full time for “Youth for Christ” for a number of years (and will continue with YFC) working southwest with middle school students (as well as some high school). Brian has also been involved in helping coach some of our new high school youth churches that started at the beginning of this past summer. Brian is the one who spoke briefly during our second Sunday morning service dedicated toward teens last month. We are excited about the leadership he will give as we continue to develop youth house churches, and as these teens feel empowered to lead and live out the dynamics of authentic, church life.
Michelle came to Christ through Grace Gathering about 12 years ago. She and her husband, Bill, have grown tremendously in the church. In fact, Bill has been an elder/overseer the last couple of years. Michelle has worked within the children’s ministry a number of years and is very familiar with the direction and philosophy of ministry. She is excited about the opportunities she will have to help give leadership.
We praise God for the way he raises up leaders in times of need. We are very blessed. As we stand together with the church all over the world, we are humbled that he would choose all of us to help spread his gospel and bring about his eternal plan. All praise to his glory!