Dear Grace Community Church family,

I hope this email finds you well and still reflecting on our recent Father's Day message.

Summary: The sermon explored the impact of spiritual mentorship, particularly through the example of Pastor Tim's father, Harold Paul Combs. It emphasized the importance of living a simple life surrendered to Jesus and the critical role of the Gospel in our spiritual journey. The message reminds us that our righteousness comes not from our own deeds, but through faith in Christ alone.

Takeaways:

• Spiritual mentorship is crucial: Whether through parents or others, we all need godly influences who can guide us in our faith journey.
• The Gospel is paramount: Above all else, we must remember that our righteousness comes through faith in Christ, not our own works.
• A life surrendered to Jesus bears fruit: When we fully surrender to Christ, it manifests in various ways - valuing God's Word, constant praise, reliance on prayer, authentic kindness, and sacrificial love.

As we move forward this week, from this message, let's consider who has played the role of spiritual shepherd in our lives. Let's also reflect on how we can embody these qualities and potentially become spiritual mentors to others.

May we always remember, as Pastor Tim's father said in his final days, "Jesus is good." Let this truth guide our hearts and actions in the days to come.

Grace Baseball Basics is a chance for your kids (Pre-K-6th Must Be potty trained.) to learn some of the basics of baseball in a fun, relaxed environment. We want to offer a low commitment opportunity for families to introduce their kids to the game of baseball.

Kids will learn basics of throwing, catching, hitting, running bases, and more.

We will meet 5 Wednesdays in July at 6:00pm - 8:00pm for 5 weeks starting July 2nd, 2025.

We are asking that each child wear a hat and sunscreen each evening and to bring a baseball glove if they have one.

The fee requested will provide a T-Shirt, wristband, and cover additional supplies.

We do have a limited number of sponsorships available for those who need it. Please send an email to upwardsports@hhgcc.org to request for your child to be sponsored prior to completing their registration.