WORSHIP SERVICES
BIBLE STUDIES
NURSERY
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
LIVE WIRE (Youth Group)
AXIOS (Young Adults)
PRAISE TEAM
LENDING LIBRARY
SOUP KITCHEN
WORSHIP SERVICES
Grace Chapel Ministries currently has two Sunday Worship Services:
8:00 am – Traditional Service
10:30 am – Contemporary Service, with Nursery (Ages 0-4) and Children’s Church (Ages 5-9)
Sunday School classes meet at 9:30 am:
- Essential Christianity (six-week study, beginning January 15) – Led by David Roberts
- Ladies of Grace – Led by Billie Stachura
- Proverbs (topical study) – Led by Larry Hardy
- Life of Christ – Led by Scott Cote
- Kids 4 Christ (Grades 1-5)
- Live Wire (Grades 6-12)
BIBLE STUDIES
Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
Pastor Snyder leads our Wednesday night study at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We are currently studying the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Men’s Breakfast
The men’s breakfast is held on the second Saturday of each month at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come hungry! We are studying the book “Spiritual Leadership” by J. Oswald Sanders. Contact: Arthur Shepherd, email la.shepherd@verizon.net.
“What’s Brewing?” Women’s Bible Study
This exciting interactive six-week study meets on Wednesday mornings, beginning February 8, 10:00 am–12:00 noon. We are studying “What’s Brewing”, a topical Bible study by Stonecroft. Childcare is provided for a small fee and refreshments are served. Contact: Jen Metzger, email tpsmetz@aol.com, home phone 301-475-1647.
Ladies Bible Study: James
Pat Snyder is leading a study on James using Beth Moore’s book “James: Mercy Triumphs”. This study meets at the Snyder’s home in Bryantown on Mondays at 1:00 pm, beginning February 6, for eight sessions.
Supper Club Ladies Study
The Soul Sister Supper Club meets on Thursday nights at 6:00 pm, led by Robin Kerby. We are studying “He Chose The Nails” by Max Lucado.
Drury’s Small Group
The Drury’s Small Group meets at their home in Leonardtown at 6:00 pm on the FIRST and THIRD Tuesdays of the month for a time of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Please contact the church office for more information.
NURSERY
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Nursery Director: Pat Snyder
Nursery Assistant: Nita Scheungrab
Ages: Infants and Toddlers, through age 4 years
Grace Chapel Nursery Ministry will begin laying the foundation of Jesus Christ in the blessed hope that these children will one day respond to God’s call. The nursery volunteers provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment where infants and toddlers are given loving care. We change diapers, feed bottles, and rock the babies. For toddlers, we let them play, read Bible stories, sing songs of praise, and speak God’s name.
Parents/Custodians: We ask parents to fill out a directory card giving parents’ and child’s names, address, and phone number; along with any special care the child may require, such as potty training. As snacks will be given to the children, we will need to know about any allergies as well. For infants, please bring a diaper bag with bottle, diapers, change of clothing, etc. so we can keep the babies comfortable. There is a private area suitable for breastfeeding if needed. For the safety of the other children and volunteers, please do not bring a child who is not feeling well or is running a fever. We ask parents to pick up the children immediately after the close of the worship service.
Volunteers: It takes many volunteers to operate the nursery. Of course, we pray the parents of the children who attend nursery will become volunteers as well from time to time, to care for the youngest of the Church Congregation. To get involved, just pick the dates you can volunteer, and show up at the nursery 15 minutes before the Sunday worship service, and care for the children until the worship service is over. A quarterly schedule sign-up sheet to volunteer is located on the table just outside of the sanctuary. New volunteers will be assisted by the Nursery Director or Nursery Assistant the first time volunteering. Due to the number of children, we currently need two adults and a teen in the nursery each Sunday.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Kids 4 Christ (Sundays, 9:30 am)
Teachers: Tabatha Griffin and Jennifer Boarman
Grades: 1-5
Children’s Church (Sundays, 10:30 am)
Director: Kurt Talbert
Ages: 5-9 years
Children’s Church ministers to children during the Sunday worship service. Children attend the first part of the worship service in the sanctuary with their parents, then are dismissed to our classroom, where we have a Bible lesson and work on puzzles and coloring pages related to the lesson. We ask parents to pick up the children immediately after the close of the worship service.
LIVE WIRE
Leaders: David and Michele Roberts, Bill and Ann Hardman
Grades: 6-12
Live Wire is equipping youth in grades 6th through 12th for the challenges they face each and every day. Join us on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30 am as we tap into the power we have in God’s Word and His indwelling Spirit. Caution, your lives will be changed!
AXIOS
Young Adults, ages 18-25
You are invited to join a group of your peers as we address issues and topics relevant to those who are in college, working full-time, or both. This is the time we step out of our teenage years and into adulthood. As our freedom increases, so does our responsibilities. How we handle this transition to adulthood will impact and often establish the direction we take for the rest of our lives.
What is “Axios”? It is a Greek word that means “worthy”, and that will be the focus of our group as we realize three key principles:
1) You have worth in God’s sight demonstrated by the sacrifice of Jesus.
2) Your actions are worthy if aligned with God’s will and done in faith.
3) Ultimately, God is worthy of all our praise, devotion, and life.
Join us on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm in the upper room.
PRAISE TEAM
Worship Leader: David Roberts
Our Praise Team consists of various talented singers and musicians, leading us in worship during our Sunday “contemporary” services. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
LENDING LIBRARY
The Lending Library is located right across the hall from the church office. We have a wonderful selection of books and videos including Fiction, Biographies, Christian Living, Ministry, Prophecy, Commentaries, Children, and more! The library is “self-service”; please record the items you borrow in the notebook provided, and place them on the “Returns” shelf when you are finished. Thank you!
SOUP KITCHEN
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given. Proverbs 19:17
Website: St. Mary’s Caring
Grace Chapel Contact: Jennie Harris, (301) 862-2561, email
Time: 7:45 am-1:30 pm, every THIRD Saturday of the month
Once a month, our church provides breakfast and lunch for our neighbors in need at St. Mary’s Caring, the local Soup Kitchen in Lexington Park. We cook, serve, chat with the guests, and clean up, all while having a great time of fellowship with each other! We also offer Bibles and other “food for the soul” literature, and occasionally provide special music, winter coats, or a holiday meal. Please join us!
