MINISTRIES [OLD]




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  • in our church:

    • Sunday Service
    • Home Groups
    • Men's & Women's Bible Studies
    • Youth & Children's Ministry
    • Equipping Classes

  • in our city:

    • Outreach & Evangelism
    • Mercy Ministries
    • Church Planting
    To learn more about our local missions, click HERE.

  • in our world:

    • International Missions
    • Extra-Local Affiliation
    To learn more about our international missions, click HERE.

Mission:

To make and grow disciples of Jesus in our church, community, and world.


Our mission serves as our map; it's WHAT we do and WHERE we pursue our vision. This is the way we put into practice our Lord's Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

Vision:

We exist to glorify God as a Jesus-centered community

on a Jesus-centered mission.


Our biblical vision is a picture of the destination we pursue and WHY we exist as a church.  This vision captures God's three-fold purpose of the church, as described in the Bible:


Upward for Worship

First, we look upward to worship Jesus, the radiance of the glory of God, 

who upholds the universe by the word of his power (Hebrews 1:3). 

To be Jesus-centered means that everything we do magnifies the name of Jesus!


Inward for Community

Secondly, we who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 

Now we are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. 

Our church life is family life: loving, caring, bearing burdens, helping each other grow closer to Jesus.


Outward for Mission 

Thirdly, as the Father sent His Son, Jesus into the world, so Jesus sends us to tell others the Gospel or Good News of Jesus. We seek to demonstrate the Gospel through practical acts of love and mercy and declare the Gospel message of freedom and forgiveness.



Vision & Mission


CHARTING THE WAY AHEAD

membership Explored

Though all believers in Jesus are members of the universal body of Christ, we believe God's Word calls us to identify with or join a particular local church. 


We invite you to explore more about Grace Church through our Membership Explored classes. In this 4-session class, you will learn more about Grace Church - what we believe and how we do life and ministry together.


For more information on membership, click HERE.

Home groups

We invite you to visit a Home Group so we can all grow "with a growth that comes from God" (Colossians 2:19). 


Our Home Groups meet at least three times per month, including a men's or women's meeting. 


Please contact our church office for more information about visiting a home group.

Connect card

Maybe you're new. Maybe you've been visiting for a few weeks. Maybe you have some questions. Maybe you'd like to be added to our email/text list. We would love to connect with you! Take a moment to complete our Connect Card and one of our Connect Team members will be in touch with you soon. 


Click HERE to fill out our Connect Card online OR text "CONNECT" to (619) 332-2909 to fill out the connect card via your mobile device. 

Getting connected at grace church

We're glad you're here...but now what? We want to make sure getting connected at Grace Church is simple and clear, so we've created this page to guide you through the "next steps" of doing just that: getting connected! Keep scrolling for more information on each step. 

Middle SChool class

Our middle school class meets bi-monthly after worship. We seek to cultivate a love for God in the 6th-8th graders and to equip them with tools for more in-depth Bible study.


To accomplish this, we engage the students with the bible passages currently being taught by our pastors each week. We use a round table question and answer format and allow the Spirit of God meet us in our discussions. 



Children's Ministry exists to proclaim the wonders of Jesus to the children of Grace Church

so they may believe in Jesus and have life in his name.  (John 20:31)

4-6 Year Olds

Our 4yr to 6yr olds are inquisitive, active learners who are eager to hear about Jesus! 


During class, these young ones hear an interactive Bible story, followed by singing, fun crafts, games and activities.


Learning about Jesus is fun!

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

When you visit for the 1st time, we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early to register your child for Grace Kids.

All kids infant through age 6 join the church during worship, 

and then are welcome to attend their classes during the sermon.


CHILD SECURITY PROCEDURES


Your child's safety is a high priority at Grace Church. 

For this reason, your child will receive a security name tag when they are checked into Children's Ministry.  

You keep a corresponding name tag to check-out your child after the service.

All adult volunteers are trained and screened through Ministry Safe.

WELCOME TO GRACE KIDS!

We love kids at Grace Church and treasure each one because they are made in the image their Creator!



  CHILDREN'SMINISTRY





Youth Serving

We believe that Grace Church is not just a church for parents but for the youth as well. 


Our youth actively serve in every area of ministry of the church- from helping in Children's Ministry to set-up to playing on the worship team.


By serving, the youth demonstrate the heart of Jesus who came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.

High School

The High School Ministry takes discipleship seriously. 

As high school students relate more and more to the world around them, we seek to help them develop their own Biblical convictions through the enduring Word of God.


Learning to engage and affect the culture with the truth of the Gospel is one of the primary goals of our High School ministry. 


High school students are not passive learners but are actively applying the Bible to their lives until they "attain to the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God" (Eph. 4:13).


Our High School group meets every Monday @ 6:30pm in Santee. 

Middle School

In this all-important season of life, the middle school youth move from hearing the simple Bible stories of childhood to learning to dig deeper in Bible study and application.


The goal of the Middle School ministry is to cultivate a hunger for God's Word so the youth will grow in their love for Jesus and serve him all the days of their lives. 


The middle school youth meet the 1st and 3rd of each month during the Sunday service. 

Pursuing Jesus with passion!

We seek to equip and encourage the youth of Grace Church to follow hard after Jesus! To accomplish this, we provide instruction in and around the unshakable Word of God - the Bible. From rock solid truth about God and His Good News flows many opportunities for the youth to serve in all areas of the church, community, and world. We're here to make a difference for Christ in this generation!




YOUTH ministries


growing in the grace and knowledge of God




PRAY FOR OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS

BRIDGE OF HOPE

Bridge of Hope SD is a City Heights non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families in the midst of transition. Transition can mean many things – escaping domestic violence, overcoming homelessness, facing a family crisis, fleeing a war-torn country, defeating a drug addiction, or coping with any situation that causes vulnerability and uncertainty. We are here as a safe haven, a support group, and a gathering place for those in need. 


Clothing and Furniture Drop Off: Every 1st Sunday at Grace Church in La Mesa (currently on hold)

Food Distribution: Every 2nd Saturday at their location in San Diego.

To learn more: http://bridgeofhopesd.org/


COLLEGE AREA PREGNANCY SERVICES (CAPS)

CAPS, a medical clinic licensed in the state of California since 2004, has locations in the SDSU College Area, Pacific Beach, and Downtown San Diego communities. We provide early medical help and peer counseling to those facing unexpected pregnancies.

To learn more: https://capspregnancyclinics.org/about-us


INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN  (ICF)

This is a great opportunity to form relationships and share the gospel with international students in San Diego.


TOYOSU COMMUNITY CHURCH

In March 2014, Seita & Emma and their 4 kids moved to Tokyo, Japan to serve together with a team of missionaries in a church planting effort in Toyosu in the Tokyo Waterfront area. After serving on staff at Grace Harbor Church for three years, they started a new church, Toyosu Community Church, in 2017 in partnership with Grace Harbor Church. To learn more: http://tokyomission.org

First WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER ZOOMS ARE ON HIATUS TEMPORARILY.

We are planning a shift to monthly Zoom prayer meetings. 

Check back soon for the new details.

sunday morning prayer meetings

2022 SUNDAY PRAYER MEETINGS

When: 9:15am, Sunday mornings

Where: on the grass beside the Community Center


Our prayer team gathers to pray before the 10:00 a.m. service. Pray with us as long as you're able, even if you can't stay the entire time.

2021 prayer guide

To view our 2021 Prayer Guide, click HERE.

our Prayers matter

"...praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.  To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..." Ephesians 6:18

CAPS Ministry

CAPS or College Area Pregnancy Services provides kind and compassionate help to women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy.


CAPS services include medical services in addition to pregnancy counseling and support. Post-abortion counseling is available as well.


Grace Church volunteers undergo training to become counselors and offer practical help.

International Christian Fellowship

There are 15,000 International students in San Diego county, some graduate and post-graduate students with spouses and children who come to the USA to further their education.


This is the mission field brought to our soil. Grace Church volunteers desire to build friendships with International students by gathering for a meal, practicing English with them and have a time of worship as they discover more about Christ.


This is an opportunity for all ages to meet people from different cultures and share the Good News of Jesus.

Bridge of Hope Outreach

We partner with Bridge of Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families in transition particularly refugee families. 


Grace Church volunteers help with food distribution, tutoring, Vacation Bible school, Christmas outreach, and youth Bible study. 

Every Member Ministry

We seek to have EVERY MEMBER engaged in our outward mission by employing the following process:


ENVISION > EQUIP > ENABLE

To read more about "Pursuing Our Outward Purpose," click HERE.


Demonstrating and Declaring the Gospel

As Jesus called His disciples to concentric circles of mission, beginning in their immediate locale (Acts 1:8),

so we demonstrate and declare this Good News both NEAR and FAR.

OUTREACH

OPPORTUNITIES

MEN OF GRACE


  • MEN OF GRACE EVENTS

    Sign up for our newsletter or contact the church office to get information about upcoming Men of Grace events. 

  • Men's Bible StUDY

    The Men's Bible Study works through a book of the Bible one chapter at a time. Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7 a.m. on Zoom. Click HERE for link. For more info, please contact the church office at info@gracechurcheast.org.

Women of grace

The Women of Grace Ministry exists to build up and edify women in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, no matter the stage of life they're in. Gathering together in many forms, from Bible Study to Women's Retreats, from holiday socials to times of prayer, the Women of Grace resolve to bring God glory by studying His word, discipling one another, praying together, and spending time in fellowship so we are constantly "seeking the things that are above" (Col. 3:1).

  • WOMEN OF GRACE EVENTS

    Sign up for our newsletter or contact the church office to get information about upcoming Women of Grace events. 

  • Women's bible study: 2023-2024

    Has 3 in-person meeting options:

    • Wednesdays, 9:30-11am at 450 Tilling Way, El Cajon, 92020. Childcare provided.
    • Every other Thursday, 7-8:30pm at 6207 Monticello St, Santee, 92071
    • Every other Saturday, 8:30-10am at 12149 Via Serrano, El Cajon, 92019
    Email the office for additional details, including current curriculum for the study you're considering.

children's ministry:

Grace Kids is a safe place to learn about Jesus! 

Your child's safety is a high priority. When you visit, our friendly staff will register your child and give them a security name tag for check-in/out. 


Children's Ministry is provided for babies and toddlers in the Nursery during the entire service. 


All kids preschool and kindergarten age join the church for worship and then attend class during the sermon.


You are most welcome to keep your child with you during the service too!


All adult staff have undergone a background check and received training through Ministry Safe.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Middle School and High School age kids all meet a few times a month. Sign up for our newsletter or contact the church office for information on upcoming events.

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETINGS

Our prayer team gathers to pray before the our Sunday service. Pray with us as long as you're able, even if you can't stay the entire time.

  • When: 9:15am on Sundays
  • Where: on the grass beside the Community Center


Prayer requests can also be emailed to admin@gracechurcheast.org

OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS

BRIDGE OF HOPE

Bridge of Hope SD is a City Heights non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families in the midst of transition. Transition can mean many things – escaping domestic violence, overcoming homelessness, facing a family crisis, fleeing a war-torn country, defeating a drug addiction, or coping with any situation that causes vulnerability and uncertainty. We are here as a safe haven, a support group, and a gathering place for those in need. To learn more: http://bridgeofhopesd.org


COLLEGE AREA PREGNANCY SERVICES (CAPS)

CAPS, a medical clinic licensed in the state of California since 2004, has locations in the SDSU College Area, Pacific Beach, and Downtown San Diego communities. They provide medical help and peer counseling to those facing unexpected pregnancies.

To learn more: https://capspregnancyclinics.org/about-us


INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN  (ICF)

This is a great opportunity to form relationships and share the gospel with international students in San Diego.


TOYOSU COMMUNITY CHURCH

In March 2014, Seita & Emma moved to Tokyo, Japan to serve together with a team of missionaries in a church planting effort in Toyosu in the Tokyo Waterfront area. After serving on staff at Grace Harbor Church for three years, they started a new church, Toyosu Community Church, in 2017 in partnership with Grace Harbor Church. To learn more: http://tokyomission.org