Thank you for taking the time to pray for the nations! We know from James 5:16 that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Your prayers make a huge difference in accomplishing God’s purposes on earth. Feel free to visit again during this Global Outreach week and let others know about this unique chance to pray for the nations…

As you stand in front of one of the four windows, take a moment to focus outwardly on what God is doing around the world through our denominational family. We are part of a denomination called the Christian & Missionary Alliance, and in the Alliance, we believe that we need All of Jesus for All the World, and it takes all of us to do it. We are an …

Take in your hand one of the menus on the table, and open it. Select a prayer from the menu, or write in the blank space anything that your soul craves for the Lord to do. Like a master chef carefully preparing food in the kitchen, we can trust that God is working behind the scenes, preparing answers to our prayers in ways that we can’t fully under…

The salt shaker on the table is to remind us that Jesus called us “the salt of the earth.” Just as salt adds flavor to food, and preserves its nutritional value, God has surrounded each of us with people He wants us to impact. Ask the Lord to show you new ways that you can be salt and light to those around you.…

In the center of the table, you can see diverse fruit from around the world. Just as God uniquely created every fruit differently, He creates people who are a beautiful tapestry of His creativity, and He loves the diverse peoples He has made. In fact, Jesus said that His second coming won’t happen until all peoples have had a chance to hear the goo…

If someone else is at the table with you, we invite you to pick up the cup of blessing from the center of the table and hand it to another person, praying a blessing over them. Try saying something like, “May the Lord fill your cup to overflowing so that you can fill those around you,” or “May the Lord provide for all your needs according to the ri…

As you sit at the table, pick up the different spices that represent spices from around the world. In 2nd Corinthians 2:15, the Apostle Paul says that, “We are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” Ask the Lord to show you if you have been the sweet aroma of Christ to those around you. If …

As you come to the dining room table, choose a seat, and sit down. Each placemat focuses on a different international worker, or missionary, who has been sent from Grace Church. Take time to read and imagine yourself sitting at the table with these missionaries. Pray for their needs, their relationships, and the effectiveness of their ministries. F…

Welcome to the 2024 GO Week Prayer Experience. As you enter this space, we hope that you sense the Lord drawing you deeper into His heart for the world. When Jesus was about to ascend into heaven after His resurrection, He left His disciples with what we know as the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20, which says: “All authority in heaven an…

Thank you for taking the time to connect with the Lord through this guided prayer experience. We pray that this Christmas season is filled with the hope, peace, joy, love, and light of Jesus. We hope that you join us for our Christmas Eve services. Information about those services and many other ways to grow in your faith can be found at www.gracec…

As you look at this rendition of a scene you’ve undoubtedly seen many times, can you use your imagination to picture yourself somewhere in this scene? What does it feel like, standing there in the snow under the starlight of a mysterious, calm sky? How does your mind process the miracle in front of you – God in the flesh, so vulnerable and small. W…

As you look at painting number four, entitled “Love,” allow your eyes to scan the painting slowly, focusing on its details.Di Grace CMA Church

As you look carefully at the third painting, Joy, ask the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with His joy–it is, afterall, a fruit of the Holy Spirit within you.Di Grace CMA Church

The theme of peace saturates the biblical narrative of Christmas. As you look at the second painting, entitled “Peace,” listen to these scriptures that describe the peace that Jesus came to bring on earth.Di Grace CMA Church

As you position yourself in front of the first painting entitled “Hope,” look carefully at the image and think about what the word “hope” means to you.Di Grace CMA Church

Welcome to the Candles of Advent Guided Prayer Experience, featuring artwork by local Cleveland artist and Grace Church member Brian Bailey. This audio-guided tour will lead you into reflective moments of prayer as you allow each art piece to focus your attention on the rich and timeless themes of Advent. Hope. Peace. Joy. Love. Light.…