Midweek Grace
The church family comes together on Wednesday evenings during the school year to enjoy fellowship, study groups for all ages, and children's ministries. Choir and Orchestra meet one Wednesday per month (contact Kevin King for information about choir and orchestra). Current class offerings and registration information are below. Unless otherwise indicated, classes meet from 6:30–8 p.m.
This semester, we’re trying something exciting and new! Our Midweek Grace adult classes will now include a serving component designed to help you enjoy ministry firsthand while providing meaningful support to others. During the 13-week semester, you’ll enjoy 10 weeks of in-class learning and 3 weeks of serving in a Wednesday evening ministry of your choice.
You can select from three opportunities:
- Children: Helping in one of our children’s nurseries or clubs
- ESL: Serving as a table helper in our English as a Second Language ministry
- Visiting: Visiting, with a group, one of our nursing homes or homebound members. Pastor Kerry Frantz will lead this visitation initiative.
When you register for one of the classes taught by a pastor, you’ll get to choose which serving opportunity you’d like to try for each “serving week.” Join us as we grow in faith, build connections, and share God’s love through service!
| + | | Start Here: A Journey Into Faith, Belonging, and a Meaningful Life
Pastor Wes White
Front Porch (Room 116)
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Start Here is a journey designed to help you grow in your relationship with God, build meaningful connections with others, and discover how your life can make a real difference. Whether you’re wondering what Christianity is about, new to the faith, or ready for a fresh start, this course offers simple practices, weekly guidance, and space to reflect as you learn to follow Jesus in everyday life. Together, we’ll explore what it means to trust God, love people well, and live with purpose in your work, relationships, and service to others.
Register for Start Here
| + | | Foundations of the Bible
Pastor Greg Grindinger
Lounge (Room 132)
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Have you ever longed to see how the whole Bible fits together as one story of God’s redemption? Foundations of the Bible will take you on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, exploring major events, key people, essential theology, and memorable verses along the way. You’ll grow in both your understanding of Scripture and your love for the God who inspired it. Discover how every section of the Bible points to our Savior, Jesus Christ. Each participant will also receive a comprehensive binder of notes—an invaluable resource for your lifelong study of God’s Word.
Register for Foundations of The Bible
| + | | Relational Evangelism Training: Sharing Your Faith Where You Live, Work, and Play
Pastor Zach Rogers
Senior High (Room 162)
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Before ascending into heaven Jesus said to his disciples, “You will be my witnesses.” And yet, many of us struggle to communicate the eternity changing message of the gospel to the people we know and love. If you feel this way, Relational Evangelism Training can help equip you with the perspective and skills you need to share Christ with others. During the class, you will receive training, coaching, and engagement with a missional group to support your growth in sharing Christ. Even if you have attended the evangelism training before, you might benefit further from this semester long format.
Register for Relational Evangelism Training
| + | | Men's Connect
Greg Gipp
Adult Special Ed Room (Room 172)
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Men’s Connect is a fun and entertaining way to get to meet other men, learn about what God calls us men to do in our everyday lives, and build friendships as we share our thoughts on God’s Word, expressed through a brief video and related questions. We will use 4 studies this year with the first being “Natural Born World Shakers” in which Pastor Chris Harper will challenge us as men to step up and make a real impact in the world.
Register for Men's Connect
| + | | Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity
Diana Torres Cole
Conference Room (Room 256)
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The Spanish study for women.
Who is this study for? Women from Grace or other churches in Peoria, or women who don’t go to church but want to learn from the Bible, and who speak Spanish. What is the group’s purpose? To meditate in the Word of God, studying the Scripture, and using a thematic book (translated into Spanish) to support this study.
Register for Total Truth
| + | | ESL
English Classes for Adults
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Anyone who would like to learn English as a second language is welcome! There will be four levels of classes for non-English speakers: Essentials, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. We’ve had people from 45 different countries participate in ESL in the last eight years! Students may enroll at any time. There is a $25 workbook fee.
Essentials - For those who speak no English.
Beginners - For those who speak little English.
Intermediate - For those who know enough English to "get by."
Advanced - For those who want to improve their pronunciation and accent and feel more comfortable conversing in multiple environments.
Register for ESL
| + | Nursery
(Infants - 2-year-olds)
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Childcare is provided while a parent or guardian is attending a MidWeek Grace class.
Infants = Purple Room
1-year-olds = Blue Room
2-year-olds = Green Room
Your child will be lovingly cared for by volunteers in our safe, well-equipped nursery rooms. Please bring the supplies your child will need for their stay and label them before drop-off.
Parents or guardians must attend a MidWeek Grace class or serve at the church during this time.
Do I need to bring anything?
Please bring the supplies your child will need for the duration of their stay. While we have a few extra supplies, children are most comforted by the items they are used to. To save time, please label your child’s items before drop-off. If you forget, we will have tape and markers available.
What will my child be doing?
We love getting to connect with babies and toddlers. We play together, enjoy a snack, and read a Bible story.
For more information, see our FAQ’s page.
What is available for your use?
Nursing Room: This room is for nursing moms only and is inside our Infant (Purple) Room.
Cry Room: This room is located off the vestibule between the Atrium and the Sanctuary (closest to the Cafe) and is available to all family members.
Changing Stations: Diaper Changing Stations are in all our public restrooms. Purple (Infant) and Blue (Toddler) Rooms also have Changing Stations that you may use.
Register Your Child
| + | Kids Club
(3-year-olds - Kindergarten)
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Preschoolers = Orange Room
Kindergarten = Red Room
At Kids Club your child will learn Biblical truths through a variety of activities such as singing, painting, playing games, eating snacks. The Hands-on Bible Curriculum provides lessons that center on the gospel message.
Parents or guardians must attend a MidWeek Grace class or serve at the church during this time.
For more information or how to check-in your child click here.
Parents or Guardians should remain in the building while their child attends Kids Club.
Register Your Child
| + | Pioneer Girls
(1st - 6th Grade Girls)
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Pioneer Girls is a time of developing friendships, acquiring new skills, and exploring what the Bible says about being a girl who follows after God. Activities might include baking, sewing, hiking, and crafts, all while discovering truths about God’s design for their lives and how they should live and think.
Some special events that occur throughout the year:
- Fall Overnight Retreat
- Christmas Party
- Swim Night
- Father-Daughter Night
- Nature Hike
To find out more information about the Pioneer Clubs click here.
Register Your Child
| + | Boys' Brigade
(1st - 6th Grade Boys)
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Tree Climbers (1st & 2nd Grade)
Builders (3rd & 4th Grade)
Sentinels (5th & 6th Grade)
Boys’ Brigade is a high-energy club that meets boys where they’re at and encourages them to live their life as men of God. An engaging Bible lesson is given by one of the Rangers, then boys work through modules which teach Biblical truths alongside life skills where boys earn badges, similar to Boy Scouts. Active games end the evening on a fun note.
Some special events that occur throughout the year:
- Fall Extravaganza
- Christmas Party
- Mom-Son Night
- Pinewood Derby
- Spring Campout
For more information about the Christian Service Brigade click here.
For more information about the Brigade Program click here.
Register Your Child
