Ministry Guide

Fall 2025

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We invite you to join us this Fall as we seek to Glorify God by Worshiping Him, Strengthening One Another, and Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

Click on any image for more information, or contact Pastor Mark

WORSHIP

Join us each Sunday at 10 am as we worship the Lord, hear from God's Word, and fellowship with one another.

Fall Sermon Series: The Helper: Practical ways to Abide in Christ

~ Children's programs and Mother/ Baby Room available.
~ Live ASL translation in service.
~ Livestream Available for those unable to attend in person.
~ Learning settings designed for those with special needs coming soon.

Contact: Pastor Aaron 

Grace Groups


Walk with others through the joys, sorrows, and challenges of life.  Grace Groups are our primary place for group shepherding, relationships, encouragement, and discipleship.

Grace Groups meet throughout the week, including Sundays before or after worship and Wednesdays during Faith Explorers. New Groups Forming.

NEWEST GROUP: Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 in room 205 (Aaron facilitating)

Contact Pastor Aaron to visit a group. 

Fall Initiatives

Special Needs / Disability Group

Find out more / Stay in the loop

Foster & Adoption Ministry Group

Find out more / Stay in the loop

Lifted-Up

Find out more / Give toward New Lift

Third Horse Coffee

Go to Third Horse Website


Support Ministries

DivorceCare

Wed. @ 7:15 pm

GriefShare

Wed. @ 6:30 pm

DELCO Foster the Family Group

3rd Thur. @ 6:30 pm

NA Childcare

Fri. @ 7:15 pm

Visitation & Pastoral Counseling

Contact Pastor Aaron Susek

Providence Road Counseling

Raj Lewis,
Licensed Therapist
(part of BuxMont Counseling)


Discipleship & Fellowship

Women's Bible Study

Wed. @ 9:45 am

Ladies' Fitness

Mon. @ 6:30 pm

Ladies' Fellowship Circle

Sat. @ 5:30 pm

Men's Fellowship

Sat. @ 7 am

Theological Book Discussion

Wed. 8:30 pm

Bible Training Center

Wed. @ 7pm

ASL Class

Sun. After Worship

ASL Bible Study

Select Saturdays

Midweek Prayer

Wed. @ 2pm
at Taylor House

Online Prayer

Thurs. @ 7:30pm

Young at Heart

2nd Tues. @ Noon
Starts Oct. 14

Board Games

2nd & 4th Sun. @ 7 pm

Basketball

1st & 3rd Sun. @ 6 pm

Pickleball

Thur. @ 7pm
Starts in November


Outreach & Missions

Operation Christmas Child

Build a Shoebox for those in need. Shoeboxes Due Nov. 2-9

Harmony II

Social Group for those with Disabilities that meets at Grace
Wed. @ 1-3 pm
(run by New Avenue Foundation)

Grace Partners

Find out about Local, National and Global Ministry Partners


Children and Youth

Wed. Kids

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Wed. Youth

6:30 - 8:00 PM

More information on Children and Youth Ministries / Volunteers coming soon.  
Check back after Sept. 15.

Save the Date

Church Picnic

Sun. Sept. 28 @ 10 am

Surviving the Holidays

GriefShare
Wed Nov. 19 @ 6:30 pm

Surviving the Holidays

DivorceCare
Wed. Nov. 19 @ 7:15 pm

Night of Thanks

Wed. Nov. 26 @ 6:30 pm

Christmas Walk-Thu

Fri. Dec. 12 & Sat. Dec. 13
6 - 9 pm

Longest Night

Wed. Dec. 17 @ 6:30 pm

Christmas Sunday

Sun. Dec. 21 @ 10 am

Christmas Eve

Wed. Dec. 24 @ 6 pm


Discussion Groups

These groups are designed to use the Church Center App's chat feature for conversations within the group.  These are informal groups, not overseen directly by Staff.  Contact Pastor Mark with questions or to start a new discussion group.

Young Adults

Discussion

Women's Health

Discussion


Committees & Teams

To get involved with a ministry team or contact someone for help, contact the person listed below by clicking on their name, or contact Pastor Mark.

Elders & Deacons

ELDERS: Mike Plourde (Chair), Nate Biermaas (Secretary), Steve Bach (Treasurer), Andrew Piasecki (Spokesman), Chuck Biermaas, Rich Hartzell, Mark Kessler, Mike Kraemer, Pastor Aaron Susek, Pastor Mark Bickel

DEACONS: David Lawton (Chair), Dan McLean (Secretary),  Bill Batdorf, Trish Lawton, Vanna Lay, Walt Reichel, Vince Urbano, Clayton Wilt, Joe Worrell

Staff & Office


QUESTIONS? Contact Pastor Mark, mbickel@gracebfc.org