2019
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"Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who placed the earth on the water. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights -- His faithful love endures forever. The sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever."
- Psalm 136: 4-9
2019 has been a busy year! We have seen God move in some amazing ways, and we want to share everything with you, Grace River. We wouldn't be here without you and your commitment to seeing this ministry succeed. I am so excited to share the work the Spirit has done in all of us, and how much we have grown as a community.
Here at Grace River Church we are all about transformation. We want our church to be a place where every generation can experience transformation through Jesus Christ. We would not be able to accomplish this vision without the help of you, the people. I personally want to thank all of our amazing pastoral staff, congregation, and volunteers who work tirelessly around the clock to ensure that every service goes smoothly and everyone feels welcome from the time they walk through the doors to the time they walk out of them. We literally could not survive without you and we thank God for you all!
This is an exciting time to be a part of Grace River Church! Check out all of the information below to see what we have been up to.
- Dr. John McCloud
Senior Pastor
WHY WE EXIST...
GRACE RIVER EXISTS SO THAT EVERY GENERATION CAN EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GOD IN EVERY AREA OF THEIR LIVES.
150
Weekly Attendance
26
Completed FLOW (Partnership)
17
Decisions of Faith
40
Baptisms
Serve Teams
50 Volunteers
5,000+ Volunteer Hours
Weekend Worship Experience
Weekend Worship Experience
150
Weekly Attendance
26
Completed FLOW (Partnership)
17
Decisions of Faith
40
Baptisms
Serve Teams
50 Volunteers
5,000+ Volunteer Hours
Special Services
299
Easter
195
VBS Sunday
125
Christmas Eve
Grace Groups
20
Grace Groups
60
Average Semester Attendace
10
New Grace Group Leaders
Grace Groups
20
Grace Groups
60
Average Semester Attendace
10
New Grace Group Leaders
TRANSFORMING LIVES
"I learned about God's grace and faithfulness when I started coming to Grace River. Attending church every Sunday and being a part of Bible studies has helped me to be more understanding and patient. My life changed when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. He is in control of my life. I realized that all the negativity that I bring into my life can be stopped by reading and practicing Jesus' words."
- Aneya Harrell
"Since coming to Grace River, I've been embraced by the community both literally and figuratively. I have been blessed to recieve opportunities to serve, grow spiritually, and meet other brothers and sisters in Christ."
- Donnovan Campbell
200
Light the Night
4,900
Back Pack Meal
346
Judeo-Christian (Meals Served)
81
Sweet Cases
(The Barry Robinson Center, New Vision Youth Services, Connect with a Wish)
102
Manna Bags
$523.54
Crisis Pregnancy Center Baby Bottle Change Campaign
12 Ways of Giving Campaign
Holiday Project Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Project Christmas Meals, Centerville Elementary Teacher Appreciation, Chesapeake Christian Academy Teacher Appreciation, First Responder Appreciation, Citadel Nursing Home Outreach, Indian River Nursing Home Outreach, Church Decorating Weekend, Thurgood Marshall Back Pack Assembly, New Vision Youth Services Backpack Program, Bless Your Co-Worker/Neighbor, Host Homes for Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals.
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REACH
200
Light the Night
4,900
Back Pack Meal
346
Judeo-Christian (Meals Served)
81
Sweet Cases
(The Barry Robinson Center, New Vision Youth Services, Connect with a Wish)
102
Manna Bags
$523.54
Crisis Pregnancy Center Baby Bottle Change Campaign
12 Ways of Giving Campaign
Holiday Project Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Project Christmas Meals, Centerville Elementary Teacher Appreciation, Chesapeake Christian Academy Teacher Appreciation, First Responder Appreciation, Citadel Nursing Home Outreach, Indian River Nursing Home Outreach, Church Decorating Weekend, Thurgood Marshall Back Pack Assembly, New Vision Youth Services Backpack Program, Bless Your Co-Worker/Neighbor, Host Homes for Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals.
Transform Student Ministry
&
River Kids
40
Weekly Attendance
30
One Night
Student Retreat
110
VBS
16
Summer Camp
19
Baptized
Launched Sunday Morning Student Worship Service
Transform Student Ministry
&
River Kids
40
Weekly Attendance
30
One Night
Student Retreat
110
VBS
16
Summer Camp
19
Baptized
Launched Sunday Morning Student Worship Service
In 2019, we finalized the purchase of our
Virginia Beach campus!
2019 Financial Report
Total Income: $ 420,124.79
Total Expense: $ 423,592.65
Fixed Expenses
$ 142,818.62
Facilities
$ 71,126.09
Administrative Expenses
$ 21,104.68
Ministry Expenses
$ 46,958.96
Personnel Cost
$ 141,584.30
In 2020...
1. We will see transformation through continued excellence in our weekend services.
2. We will see transformation through families connecting with 20 new Grace Groups.
3. We will see transformation by every individual walking in a new level of maturity.
4. We will see transformation as we fulfill the Great Commission locally and globally.
"Wherever the river flows, there is life."
Ezekiel 47:9
OUR YEAR
