tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53527642865124703372024-03-18T20:16:35.585-07:00Grace Chapel's Wilmington CampusFor current information about the Wilmington Campus, including services, directions, and events, go to www.grace.org/wilmington.Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-47297029103407660392011-11-22T05:34:00.000-08:002011-11-22T05:40:57.094-08:00Tis the Season!<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >As we make our way into the seasons of Christmas, I wanted to share with you some exciting things that will be happening at Grace Chapel, Wilmington. It is our first time celebrating the holidays in Wilmington together, so I want you to know all the details! Remember, this is a wonderful season to invite friends, family, and coworkers to church – many are open to trying something new during this time of the year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><b>On Sunday, December 4 at 4:30pm, we will have a Christmas Tree Lighting</b> at the church. H<span class="apple-style-span">ot cocoa, gingerbread cookies and a live reading of a Christmas story. Dress warm, bring your family, invite a friend, and together we will usher in the season of Advent.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><b>Upcoming special Worship Services:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><b>Sunday, December 11, 9:30am & 11:10am:</b> a </span></span><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">Jazz Christmas Worship featuring Berklee Jazz Writers Collective: A Berklee College of Music Ensemble</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><b>Sunday, December 18, 9:30am & 11:10am:</b> a special Christmas Monologue by Pastor Wilkerson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><b>Saturday, December 24, 4:30pm & 6pm:</b> Christmas Eve candlelight Service featuring Jaime Jamgochian leading worship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><b>Sunday, December 25, 11:10am only:</b> Christmas morning worship featuring Jaime Jamgochian leading worship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >In addition to all of this, remember that Grace Lexington will be hosting Christmas eve services on 12/22 and 12/23 at 7:30pm as well as on 12/24 at 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >Lots to take advantage of! We hope to see many new faces as we celebrate the goodness of God!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >In Him,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >Tom VanAntwerp</span></p>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-12172033640415969332011-10-19T10:46:00.000-07:002011-10-19T13:01:54.655-07:00The other side of the launchWell it's official . . . we have now moved beyond the "launch" phase of life here at Grace Chapel, Wilmington! We opened our doors on May 22, 2011, made our way through our first summer, had our first Vision Sunday on September 11, and on September 18 we had our official "Grand Opening". By God's grace we have been seeing around 500 people at our worship services, with more than 150 new to Grace Chapel and many more new to church altogether.<div><br /></div><div>Launching something new always brings out the best in people. The joy of embracing new vision, taking a bold new step, rising to a significant and new challenge, awakens in us individually and collectively a passion to engage with enthusiasm in the work before us. New beginnings have a way of carrying with them their own momentum.</div><div><br /></div><div>But what happens when we move beyond the beginning? What does life look like on the other side of the launch? Where does this necessary and important forward momentum come from now?</div><div><br /></div><div>I would suggest it comes from being reminded of our mission.</div><div><br /></div><div>We need to connect ourselves deeply and wholeheartedly to the reason why we launched the Wilmington Campus in the first place - so that individuals, families, neighborhoods, communities, the greater Boston region, and the even the world beyond might see and experience the love, grace, and goodness of Christ more clearly. We exist to partner with God in the transforming work that he's doing in the world - to see the spiritual landscape change around us and IN US! Our mission statement is simple - "Transforming lives with the surprising message of God's grace."</div><div><br /></div><div>This doesn't happen by launching, it happens by LIVING! </div><div><br /></div><div>It happens as we live the beautiful message of the gospel - through our abiding connection to Christ, our deep love for each other, our concern for the needs of those around us, and our connection to God's redeeming work in the world. It is in living like this, that we join with Him in His work of making all things new! What could be more thrilling than that?!</div><div><br /></div><div>In Wilmington, we'll see this played out in a whole host of ways: as a young family brings God into the center of their homes for the first time; as a LIFE Community lovingly helps a neighbor in need; as a person brings a friend to ALPHA and sees their eyes open to the good news of the gospel; as a young person experiences God on a retreat with her friends; as together we are reminded of the amazing story of God throughout history in our times of worship. This is the stuff of life that we're now to be about in Wilmington! Let's roll up our sleeves and get started!</div><div><br /></div><div>You see, now that we're on the other side of the launch . . . it's time for us to LIVE!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Tom</div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-32607547822665770892011-09-27T07:58:00.000-07:002011-09-27T08:00:26.416-07:00See how one Wilmington Campus LIFE Community serves in their town!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/29511830?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="350" height="197" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-35570732952948589472011-09-13T07:23:00.000-07:002011-09-13T07:32:57.304-07:00An Evening of Prayer in Wilmington - Wednesday, September 14Join us this Wednesday night from 7-8:15 at the Wilmington Campus for a very important time of prayer as we begin our first full ministry year. We will gather in the sanctuary and then pray through the various ministry areas of the building. We'll be asking that God's grace, truth and power might flow through each of us and that it would be at the heart of all that we do this year. We hope many of you will join us!Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-57979665995476227752011-09-09T16:53:00.000-07:002011-09-09T16:56:47.940-07:00Join a LIFE Community on Sunday, September 11<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; "><strong>A LIFE Community</strong> is a gathering of people who meet regularly in homes or at the Grace Chapel campus to experience the Christian life together. These fellowship groups are Grace Chapel's primary way of building community in the midst of our large congregation. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; ">Our LIFE Communities seek to develop "three-dimensional" life together, summarized by Caring, Growing and Making an Impact. We gather together to care for one another, grow deeper in our faith, and make an impact in the world in which we live.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; ">On Sunday after the services, you can check out the groups that are meeting around the Wilmington campus. Leaders will be in the lobby with flyers about their group so that you can meet them, ask questions, and find a group that is right for you!</p></span>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-39502824892960692882011-09-01T19:13:00.000-07:002011-09-01T19:17:10.858-07:00A New Season Begins!<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >As the summer days get shorter and the slightest bit cooler and the yellow buses slow our morning commutes, we’re all reminded that the seasons are changing soon. For us at Grace Chapel Wilmington, it means we’re at the beginning of a new ministry year. It’s hard to believe that we’ve only been open since May 22. What a wonderful summer it has been! By now you may have heard that <b>Sunday, September 11 is our Vision Sunday at Grace</b>. The Lexington campus will be dedicating their new sanctuary space and we will be launching our first full year of ministry at the Wilmington Campus. Pastor Bryan will be sharing vision in Lexington, while I will be doing the same right here in Wilmington. A few things you should know as we get ready for that important day:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><span>1)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">New worship hours/programming</span></b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"> <b>begins</b>. Beginning on Vision Sunday, we will have two services – <b>9:30am and 11:10am</b>. We will offer Kidstown for kids newborn-5<sup>th</sup> grade at both hours, 6<sup>th</sup> – 12<sup>th</sup> grade Fusion and Gravity at the 9:30 hour, an Adult Discipleship course entitled “Foundations of Spiritual Formation” at the 11:10 hour in the Cove.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><span>2)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">Get connected to a LIFE Community</span></b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"> - </span><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">Our LIFE Communities will be the very heartbeat of the community life that is developing here at the Wilmington Campus. These are groups of people who meet regularly for the purpose of community, growth, and service. We will be offering many different groups that meet at different times in various locations. On Vision Sunday, after the services, you will have an opportunity to see all the groups, meet the leaders, and find one that is a great fit for you. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"><span>3)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">Special Offering – </span></b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">as we officially launch our first full ministry season in Wilmington, we’d like to mark the moment with a “New Day of Grace” Celebration Offering. This will be an opportunity for those who haven’t yet participated in the New Day of Grace Campaign to make a one-time gift or a commitment for the second half of the campaign. For those who have been giving, it’s an opportunity to do something special to express your gratitude and continuing commitment to transforming lives in greater Boston and beyond.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-indent: -0.25in; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;">Finally, be watching for information about our Grand Opening the following Sunday - Sunday, September 18</span></b><span style=" ;color:windowtext;"> - We've been worshiping in Wilmington for a few months now, but this is our very first opportunity to start the fall off right with a grand welcome to friends and neighbors. Many people have wondered what has happened at the old Casa Di Fior, and we want to give them an opportunity to see for themselves. There will be an outdoor tent with refreshments, an expression of our heart for serving the community, a wonderful message from Pastor Bryan that launches our year-long preaching theme "Living God's Story" and a great time of welcome and worship!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >Looking forward to a wonderful year with all of you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >
<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >Tom VanAntwerp<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><i><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:windowtext;" >Pastor, Wilmington Campus</span></i></p>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-71936160643831763252011-08-31T08:51:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:54:29.821-07:00New Service Times Begin Sunday, September 11Beginning on Vision Sunday, September 11, our Wilmington Campus will be holding two morning services at 9:30am and 11:10am. This will give us a little more breathing room between each of our services - won't that be nice!? More info on the fall to come soon.Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-45070454694615971322011-08-27T18:48:00.000-07:002011-08-27T18:52:07.101-07:00No Services August 28 Due to Hurricane Irene<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">Due to Hurricane Irene and the specific requests of both the Governor and the Towns of Lexington and Wilmington that everyone stay off the roads for their own safety and the safety of others, services are cancelled for Sunday August 28. Note that our worship service from 8/21 will be broadcast Sunday 8/28 on WEZE AM 590 at 9:30am.</span>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-36014878327315895762011-07-18T05:44:00.000-07:002011-07-18T06:04:46.316-07:00High School Mission Trip to New OrleansI just got back from the Grace Chapel high school mission trip to New Orleans from July 2-9th. It was such a blessing to serve alongside six of our Wilmington students and the rest of the Grace Chapel team. The phrase that sticks out to me most is the "power of God." We were just surrounded by God's blessing and protection all week. Each student went on several "prayer walks" during the week; praying for the neighborhoods we were working in, and with the people who lived there. We were all just overwhelmed by how God worked in our hearts and through those conversations.<br /> <br />Students were also encouraged by the amount of work we accomplished as a team. We cleaned up a house that was demolished by a tornado, and cleaned, drywalled, and painted a half dozen homes in the city. We also threw two block parties in the city for our neighborhoods. It was a joy to see how hard all of them worked. <br /> <br />Thank you for your prayers during the week. If your student has never been on a mission trip, I would encourage them to join us next summer. It's an unforgettable opportunity to see God work, to be used to glorify Him, and to connect on a much deeper level with with a team. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjuex3Kv61Pb3yWCeTLdn11gn47DGVD6dFDVL05f3nDUDEmkcnaQJniOfSTYWYuSbYrHxHyH8mQDYehDhn4bIhLUdKavWe75am9z9KcgWJPyZrH2iTqPxBQhoLqjhZCaNV2xMuSaNwvs/s1600/DSC00382.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjuex3Kv61Pb3yWCeTLdn11gn47DGVD6dFDVL05f3nDUDEmkcnaQJniOfSTYWYuSbYrHxHyH8mQDYehDhn4bIhLUdKavWe75am9z9KcgWJPyZrH2iTqPxBQhoLqjhZCaNV2xMuSaNwvs/s400/DSC00382.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630675653270476626" /></a><br />Our whole team getting debriefed on day 1<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhpwlxulf9Ay6FPy8aCHLDkLe6yipuWEVh0tLExOyRkuq8AdWWuLHScGXi-eHKMqTwscSezpL0eSxbRbIzIqa4_TF72RaaW9wLBgSPvDV_G-hwwOOQJhjZK2N1IidL6ZRsz3aWjCbbTU/s1600/DSC00426.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhpwlxulf9Ay6FPy8aCHLDkLe6yipuWEVh0tLExOyRkuq8AdWWuLHScGXi-eHKMqTwscSezpL0eSxbRbIzIqa4_TF72RaaW9wLBgSPvDV_G-hwwOOQJhjZK2N1IidL6ZRsz3aWjCbbTU/s400/DSC00426.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630673653377618338" /></a><br />Here is the small group team I was on (there were 6 in all) after a day of tornado cleanup.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJflwIY6oiVWdMXOB4UqYr1L4BdCThrbfN-OtFkJjc7g4FeMqSelC8DPolSX84COSle3TDJkHrxGhRYQU1TomyoYABgvrvRENZpYXXgeKOQtVRKb0Y1NGEjAInyFGtTVa_yTI8RsTE1fM/s1600/DSC00662.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJflwIY6oiVWdMXOB4UqYr1L4BdCThrbfN-OtFkJjc7g4FeMqSelC8DPolSX84COSle3TDJkHrxGhRYQU1TomyoYABgvrvRENZpYXXgeKOQtVRKb0Y1NGEjAInyFGtTVa_yTI8RsTE1fM/s400/DSC00662.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630674066525045906" /></a><br />This is our whole group in the lower 9th ward at the site where the levee broke.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ26dPT5KsXJGnYpLOV_1N7IWlShkBg63gKe99vARTv0HnIGJ82T5FnaMOmSpbBtIg9tkgSbzMkKCpt88UFpQ3j6YJeLu-Ckx4Qn5Yarjy1STPH8B3mTZFRdQpHplnLcbpI6IVR7xk9o/s1600/DSC00447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ26dPT5KsXJGnYpLOV_1N7IWlShkBg63gKe99vARTv0HnIGJ82T5FnaMOmSpbBtIg9tkgSbzMkKCpt88UFpQ3j6YJeLu-Ckx4Qn5Yarjy1STPH8B3mTZFRdQpHplnLcbpI6IVR7xk9o/s400/DSC00447.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630674590761206274" /></a><br />One of the houses we worked on<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLpjWO6sg4exZC2Ijt3WhnM-EgTGKaIBiU3g3uo3HvaZX0apJgLAZs_q3pvkT-mJa-fZPq958iulwmKYbm6cs3bPqJUdcoU0f712A_ysj95wvLD_gSZkXwtIQfPf0WWEqVkmaRqenOFM/s1600/DSC00487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLpjWO6sg4exZC2Ijt3WhnM-EgTGKaIBiU3g3uo3HvaZX0apJgLAZs_q3pvkT-mJa-fZPq958iulwmKYbm6cs3bPqJUdcoU0f712A_ysj95wvLD_gSZkXwtIQfPf0WWEqVkmaRqenOFM/s400/DSC00487.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630675048292914674" /></a><br />A youth group from New York that we ran into and prayed with.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1obrbCgh-B7pejTp3pk0BbAkBG2nQ1D3zbU2-15NbKADJtSafS8Pnv9MMG19RtpRX8bne0m4Z90VBsJLriCKErWdmv5nSzkt7v71IsJSFLomugnEWjYYmDCTafBTnzSvkglWncX-ewGw/s1600/DSC00576.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1obrbCgh-B7pejTp3pk0BbAkBG2nQ1D3zbU2-15NbKADJtSafS8Pnv9MMG19RtpRX8bne0m4Z90VBsJLriCKErWdmv5nSzkt7v71IsJSFLomugnEWjYYmDCTafBTnzSvkglWncX-ewGw/s400/DSC00576.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630677140853853794" /></a><br /><br />The students passing my camera around the van. We had 50 min drive into the city each day, including a 24 mile bridge (the world's longest continuous bridge over water).<br /><br />Isaac Milton<br />Director of Youth MinistryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-80242960061456311752011-07-14T12:31:00.001-07:002011-07-14T12:32:48.569-07:00Summer at Wilmington<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> 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Our new building feels full and alive with over 450 people attending our three services each week. We have even started our own Wilmington Campus tradition: a weekly picnic by the gazebo after church on Sundays!<br /><br />For the summer, we have three Sunday morning services: 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am. It's been fun to have Bryan preach live from the Wilmington stage at the 8:00am service. Our Kidstown ministry is also in full swing, as is Fusion/Gravity. Recently, Isaac and several Gravity students went on a mission’s trip to New Orleans- stay tuned for a blog entry and pictures about their trip! This coming week, a group of Fusion Middle Schoolers will be headed on a trip to The Boston Project- please pray for them as they head into the heart of Dorchester for the next week.<br /><br />As amazing as the summer has been, we have some great things to look forward to this fall. On September 11, come to Vision Sunday to hear about what our year holds- and to meet your future LIFE Community group! We hope to launch several Wilmington LIFE Communities this fall, and on September 11, we will have a LifeLink where you can meet leaders and check out the locations of this year’s groups. If you’re new to the Wilmington Campus, don’t miss our Welcome to Grace Reception on September 25 (after that 11am service). This is a chance to learn a little more about Grace Chapel and get to meet Pastor Tom and other members of the staff.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for your interest and involvement at the Wilmington Campus. See you Sunday!Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-30432022282025162232011-05-25T18:59:00.000-07:002011-05-25T19:12:22.137-07:00A Very Special Day!<span class="Apple-style-span" >After<span class="Apple-style-span"> planning, praying, and preparing for months to open our doors to Grace Chapel's Wilmington Campus, the day finally came!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span>Scores of volunteers had the place all set and ready - p</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">arking teams and greeters, Kidstown workers and youth leaders, balloons and cake – we pulled out all the stops! </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span>When the services began, people started streaming in.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">The services were worshipful and amazing. Pastor Bryan opened the Bible and spoke with relevance and passion. The parking lots were full to overflowing!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It really felt like Grace Chapel!</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >By the end of the second service, one of the ushers whispered in my ear the total number of folks at the two services – 596!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span><o:p>N</o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span">early 600 people for our first service!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It was amazing day – one that far exceeded any of our hopes or expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> We welcomed o</span>ver 80 people who’d never been to Grace Chapel before.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>To top it all off, we were thrilled to know that we were worshiping together with Lexington – one church, two campuses!!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Praise God for a very special day!!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" >See you on Sunday!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Tom</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-80931987180846544002011-05-25T18:53:00.000-07:002011-05-25T18:59:13.837-07:00Opening Day Images!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQYg_iyw2P7_pvO1_SJH665xElqXZ5XBCaoA1YIDrFRIFnOq54Ngxia7byPVtUs7og9r1FHd8ScRgVsdNV_saufbNiCmjaIIu7nnCtumvO8lO1TXUfbBiL5sjJhDcyZsa8ksMivRC63U/s1600/GraceWilmington-May22-9541.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2QHvArwwomcT8ZxiqL5FWW-Q48n0uzLVUVhjjj5YiwNSvoRsFdR7gFIlfZiB-O45spdF35UGbNxTlk1iXJ64-11_MaPeAW5YA5S6XG-XA5O5lRLZHx13YfqOODRTTeV3gmNvXwyluWc/s320/DSC00218.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600287822240083250" /></a><br /><br />We had a great time last week painting The Cove (the youth space in Wilmington). We had over 20 students and adults help out over the three days we painted. I am so thankful for everyone who came to help. The place looks awesome. It was great to see students starting to own this space. I don't want The Cove to be a place that students show up to, but instead a place that they create.<br /><br />Here are 3 videos I have taken that show transformation that has taken place in The Cove. This first one is from about 2 months ago:<br /><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6io9QXaswvw?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Here we are after the first day of painting:<br /><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uQhxl39gwIg?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />This video is from after day 2:<br /><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rH8QeG58-c0?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />There is still more work to be done. We would love to have you help at The Cove and that rest of the campus this Saturday.<br /><br />-Isaac Milton<br />Director of Youth MinistryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-35639479590607540492011-04-26T10:05:00.000-07:002011-04-26T10:10:08.860-07:00Spring Cleaning Day on Saturday, April 30!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yRlJz4VQOrCqKHaKx5BOABziJhWf46qREI2WIxqNAtdtjllUAMmAKOTCOu3oQpsFYW2h4v613iTib8ta-F7-HAoklfQ1c4My5FzRrMWpBYljPOTFvwN4azFX4e1si7snU4obAaTXfug/s1600/spring-cleaning-350.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0yRlJz4VQOrCqKHaKx5BOABziJhWf46qREI2WIxqNAtdtjllUAMmAKOTCOu3oQpsFYW2h4v613iTib8ta-F7-HAoklfQ1c4My5FzRrMWpBYljPOTFvwN4azFX4e1si7snU4obAaTXfug/s400/spring-cleaning-350.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599940700947050386" /></a><br /><div>Join us for a church-wide spring spruce-up, including some light landscaping, painting, and general cleanup at the Wilmington Campus from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, April 30th! Pizza lunch provided. Contact Farrell Lindemann flindemann@grace.org for more information.</div><div><br /></div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-20084595455799517512011-04-18T08:16:00.001-07:002011-04-18T08:21:31.928-07:00Services begin Sunday, May 22nd!We have made the decision to hold our first Sunday services on Sunday, May 22. While we had hoped for an Easter launch, we feel that we aren't quite ready to open the doors yet. We still have much planning to do in order to be up and running at full speed. <div><br /></div><div>We had a great group of volunteers helping out this past Saturday - pulling carpet in Kidstown and cleaning many areas. We will have a work day again tomorrow for anyone who'd like to join us! Also, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 30. This will be an all church Spring Cleaning Day! It will be fun to serve together!!</div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-79416512651584035232011-04-12T07:56:00.001-07:002011-04-12T08:00:44.952-07:00Two Upcoming Youth Events at WilmingtonWe have two upcoming events at the Wilmington campus for students in 6th-12th grade.<br /><br />This <span style="font-weight:bold;">Friday, April 15th</span>, we will have a <span style="font-weight:bold;">movie night at 7pm</span>. We will be watching Pixar's Up. We have a ton of bean bag chairs and couches. All you need to bring are some snacks.<br /><br />Next <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tuesday, April 19th</span>, we will have a <span style="font-weight:bold;">painting day from 9am-3pm</span> at the church. We will be painting and decorating the large group area in The Cove. <br /><br />Please let me know if you will be able to attend either of those by emailing me at: imilton@grace.org.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-90728719711356674092011-04-11T04:51:00.000-07:002011-04-12T11:21:25.730-07:00Prayer Gatherings Continue<table style="WIDTH: 1077px" class="w100" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><br /><div style="OVERFLOW-X: hidden; OVERFLOW-Y: hidden; WIDTH: 487px; HEIGHT: 239px" class="bdy"><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy Spring to everyone!</span> <span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span">I just wanted to write a quick reminder, inviting you to continue to pray with us as we get closer to worshiping together at our new Wilmington campus. It has been such a joy to watch the building be transformed over the past several weeks, and to also be privileged to see the Lord answer our prayers, time and time again! He is so good!</span> <span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span">If you are able, please consider joining us for prayer. We continue to meet every morning, Monday-Friday from 6-6:30am, and evening, Monday-Friday 7-7:30pm. Since beginning this prayer commitment for the Lenten season, I have been so blessed by God's closeness to us and the way His holy spirit is paving the way for the opening of our new campus. You have been, and continue to be, in our prayers!</span> <span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Blessings!</span> <span class="Apple-style-span">Kirsten McLaughlin</span> </div><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td style="BORDER-LEFT: rgb(243,243,243) 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 6px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 10px" class="bdy"></td></tr></tbody></table>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-45411138681898058992011-04-01T12:10:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:13:38.618-07:00Youth Ministry @ Wilmington FAQsI thought I would take this time to answer some of the most common questions about youth ministry at the Wilmington campus. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What time will students meet?<br /></span>We are meeting during the first service on Sundays, which will most likely be at 9:30am<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where will students meet?<br /></span>Behind the sanctuary and lobby is a space known as The Cove. That is where we will be meeting every Sunday morning. It includes large group area and serveral smaller spaces for small groups. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfQITXUtxiocBJJ9GKufMlwjaY7lILaglZ9G441PsFK-PWp3GeU-GpG6x8DorULCD83SMHE1TM-A88CCzJGAxZqBtXzUVTY1tZW02sTkUBsA0BmGMC8DTyr77638GR1yfMxiQmKZzchM/s1600/the_cove_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfQITXUtxiocBJJ9GKufMlwjaY7lILaglZ9G441PsFK-PWp3GeU-GpG6x8DorULCD83SMHE1TM-A88CCzJGAxZqBtXzUVTY1tZW02sTkUBsA0BmGMC8DTyr77638GR1yfMxiQmKZzchM/s320/the_cove_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590699724785237010" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What will that time look like?<br /></span>It will be familiar to students who are currently involved in Fusion (middle school) and Gravity (high school). We will have a short time of corporate worship, a practical and Biblical teaching, and small groups. There will be specific Fusion and Gravity small groups. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Will there be any activities before launch?<br /></span>There will be a movie night tentatively on Friday April 15th. The date will be confirmed in the next few days.<br />We will have painting/decorating days on April 19-20 (Tuesday and Wednesday) during school vacation. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's happening during the summer?<br /></span>We will continue to meet on Sunday mornings. There will be one Wilmington specific event each month and we will join the Lexington campus for others. As one church we will be going on the high school mission trip, middle school mission trip, and a week at Camp Berea. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Will there be any regular mid-week programming?<br /></span>We are looking to start a mid-week program for middle and high school students starting in September. <br /><br />Please email me at imilton@grace.org if you have further questions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-68808319429809294122011-03-31T08:10:00.000-07:002011-03-31T08:18:23.877-07:00Our Sign is Finished!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIhUbf4NWN36QvweAr1KRa7sMinJ7hvyP8daL4hKrG40uaF79J67op_CZDG2Od7Gr9I8XLKfYkFZEAw0I2JXDQV9PfHg-YRmJEbNFCa8A0YDPtHm1166L6xZ4agvKnbv8r5gU_KQXa_s/s1600/Picture+001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIhUbf4NWN36QvweAr1KRa7sMinJ7hvyP8daL4hKrG40uaF79J67op_CZDG2Od7Gr9I8XLKfYkFZEAw0I2JXDQV9PfHg-YRmJEbNFCa8A0YDPtHm1166L6xZ4agvKnbv8r5gU_KQXa_s/s400/Picture+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590262147511469506" /></a>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-67415433032157671822011-03-31T08:05:00.001-07:002011-03-31T08:05:29.555-07:00Our lobby is taking shape!<p><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e73bmhTODi0/TZSYMnkt9lI/AAAAAAAAAGA/21NYuPjNQ7s/2011-03-30%2016.29.10.jpg'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_e73bmhTODi0/TZSYMnkt9lI/AAAAAAAAAGA/21NYuPjNQ7s/s400/2011-03-30%2016.29.10.jpg' /></a></p><div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-37446586435146900132011-03-22T08:54:00.000-07:002011-03-28T13:32:38.249-07:00Wilmington Youth Ministry Party ReportIt was so exciting to see 28 students and 8 leaders at The Cove last Sunday. The Cove is the name we have given the youth space at the Wilmington Campus. It was great seeing students get to know each other and fall in love with this space that they will help decorate and create. <br /><br />If you have questions about youth ministry at Wilmington, or would like to be involved as a leader, please email me at: imilton@grace.org<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-EK94Xvr7srbHScQQJQZ4ws9Jzml2_dyebaqYrNgUcidVd9kbCnjK0Ka5KuZGLjxI9Fvlr9HqChvZcBqlC0ylIFIBnCOhzVnuA7aqOOkMiYnU8_6j7maETsZuYGf9hiC-69wac6dVF8/s1600/DSC00086.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-EK94Xvr7srbHScQQJQZ4ws9Jzml2_dyebaqYrNgUcidVd9kbCnjK0Ka5KuZGLjxI9Fvlr9HqChvZcBqlC0ylIFIBnCOhzVnuA7aqOOkMiYnU8_6j7maETsZuYGf9hiC-69wac6dVF8/s320/DSC00086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586934340827646418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gkk7Vvl2Sak8n62Vy6D1z1p-pSlxgYxtJ8F2iunt19uyHWHlPPNCiZxXz4DFk8-f4a16JufXCm9IbhKknL5fCU_D9YaA21Hy_C0KMRaqgBe7O0Vx46E609JKgTMrS7i3v6FQQPlK8V4/s1600/DSC00102.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-4652574767323489932011-03-16T09:39:00.001-07:002011-03-16T09:39:51.696-07:00Our sign is up!<p><a href='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_e73bmhTODi0/TYDn0kVH-ZI/AAAAAAAAAF4/ndIu-Ot23Lw/2011-03-15%2011.02.59.jpg'><img src='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_e73bmhTODi0/TYDn0kVH-ZI/AAAAAAAAAF4/ndIu-Ot23Lw/s400/2011-03-15%2011.02.59.jpg' /></a></p><div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7</div>Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-44241985607534300752011-03-10T04:55:00.000-08:002011-03-10T04:58:13.134-08:0040 Days of Prayer“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20<br /><br />Scripture tells us that when we pray together in one accord, our God hears the requests we place before Him and is in our midst! <br /><br />I would like to extend an invitation for you to join an amazing opportunity that we have during this Lenten season, leading up to the celebration of Easter, and the opening of the Wilmington Campus. Please consider joining us in a period of committed prayer to entrust these next several weeks to the Lord, with faith that He will pave the way to a smooth opening of the Wilmington Campus on April 24th. <br /><br />God has provided a space within the Wilmington building to meet, times to set aside for Him, and people who are willing to be present and commit to this! We would love you to join us. Look forward to seeing you there.<br /><br />Details:<br />• We will be meeting 2X daily, Monday-Friday (March 10-April 22)<br />• Morning prayer 6:00am-6:30am <br />• Evening prayer from 7:00pm-7:30pm<br />• Enter from East side double doors, take an immediate right up the stairs (you’ll see signs)<br /><br />Praying with you,<br /><br />Kirsten McLaughlin<br /><br />jdashkmclaughlin@gmail.com (email with any questions)Tom VanAntwerp, Pastor - Grace Chapel Wilmingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15186540653131412849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352764286512470337.post-36969362884664869552011-03-08T10:57:00.000-08:002011-03-08T10:59:59.851-08:00Guided Tour of Youth Space<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6io9QXaswvw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Party for all youth on Mar. 20th from 1-3pm at the Wilmington Campus. Email me at imilton@grace.org if you have any questions.<br /><br />-Isaac Milton<br />Director of Youth MinistryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2