# eNews September 18, 2026 - From: Grace Church — eNews - Sent: September 18, 2026 (2026-09-18T20:30:46.354Z) - Web version: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/enews/17402 - More emails: https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/enews --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Copy_of_Centennial_Logo_with_name_2026-09-10T16-08-52-829Z.png?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/69ca2f20-6b88-4edb-97aa-ffce86a7fffe_2026-09-18T13-14-10-722Z.jpg?shape=square&w=1200) **Pastor Richard Taylor** - with David Gundrum and Tim Zuck - Recognition for over 40 years serving on the BFC Board of Church Extension (for many years as its chairman) --- New in This Issue September 18, 2026 1 THIS SUNDAY - Joint Service with JuAhn **THIS Sunday Sept. 20** at 10am, **light lunch to follow** (bring Sandwiches or Desserts) - See NEW details Below. 2 Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 3rd - Sign-up to make Chili [**HERE**](https://forms.gle/dfnQcAPrHZKirEm47) or Volunteer below. [Volunteer to Serve](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1319795) 3 Did You Know? - Grace Started in a Tent The first in a series of historical photos and accounts of Grace's first 100 years ... You'll find it down before Prayer Focus in eNews each week. 4 NEW Grace Church Website! gracebfc.org has gotten an overhaul. Check it out! [NEW gracebfc.org](https://www.gracebfc.org/) --- In Other News More Information Below 1 Sunday Worship Join Service with JuAhn THIS SUNDAY, Pastor Aaron speaking on **Psalm 46** 2 Meal with JuAhn Light Lunch after Worship THIS SUNDAY , **bring sandwiches or desserts** 3 Fun Fest & Chili Cookoff Saturday October 3rd - Sign-up to Cook or Volunteer to Help 4 Fall Ministries Highlighting Things Starting Soon, Including **OCC Craft Day** on Sept. 26 5 Alpha Course Gathering Interest - contact [Pastor Mark](mailto:mbickel@gracebfc.org) 6 Bible Recap New Testament Kick-off Get Together October 2 7 Baptism and Membership Let Pastor Aaron know if you are interested 8 Grace Family News Sauve's looking to hire a personal assistant 9 Did You Know? Grace started in a Tent! 10 Prayer Focus Elders, Deacons, Grace Group Leaders [Current Prayer Focus](https://gracechurch2.flowforth.co/emails/prayer-focus/latest) 11 ADA Restroom Update Concrete being cut for plumbing to be installed 12 Snapshots of Grace Start of Fall --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Events_Fall_2026_2026-09-16T16-04-45-191Z.png?w=1400) ## Sunday Worship **This Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10 AM Worship** **Joint Worship and Lunch with JuAhn Community Church** **Order of Worship:** Order [**HERE**](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Order_of_Worship_9_2026-09-18T19-22-23-602Z.pdf), Lyrics Sheet [**HERE**](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Lyric_Sheet_9_2026-09-18T12-55-34-668Z.pdf) **Sermon:** Pastor Aaron looking at **Psalm 46** **After Worship:** Join us **in the gym for light lunch with JuAhn** *(see below)* --- **Online:** Livestream and Past Sermons on [**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@gracebiblefellowshipwallin7599/featured), Worship Playlist on [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aZpDKVEpA3XN3vTVFjRiV?si=c_RpawnBTuClInFHXJt2eA) **Giving:** Give to Grace [**Online**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/giving), through the [**Mail**](https://gracebfc.org/give/), or Offering Boxes outside Sanctuary --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-10T16-24-39-566Z-a68a74b8-cacd-43a2-bb56-d3be3df38be4.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/235450890) ## Meal with JuAhn Church **THIS SUNDAY, Sep 20, After Worship** Light Lunch with JuAhn after worship. If you are able, **please bring SANDWICHES, SIDES or DESSERTS.** *(please come even if you are unable to bring anything)* **Food should be brought to the gym BEFORE Worship.** We will have helpers to put the food on the tables, or refrigerate things where needed. *(if you want to be one of our helpers, email* [*Pastor Mark*](mailto:mbickel@gracebfc.org)*).* **All food should be brought READY to SERVE**. We can keep things cold, but we are unable to heat things up or give space to prepare foods. **Please** **cut sandwiches and desserts** so they are easy for people to grab a piece. Please do not bring things that need to be dished out *(so ham and cheese sandwich or chicken salad sandwich cut in quarters would be good choices, a crock pot of sloppy Joe and bag of rolls would not be a good choice)* **Parents:** Children should remain in the gym or fireplace room either with you or where you can keep an eye on them. Please do not allow children to go to other parts of the building. --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-16T16-13-10-876Z-91c72a62-e536-4fe6-8af6-0bf5db87fd0d.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226271195) ## Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off **Saturday, Oct 3** Join us for this completely **FREE** event to help bring the community together and create lasting memories. Sample homemade chili, listen to live music, snack on fun fair foods and let your kids play all day! Yes, absolutely everything we offer has already been paid for and is completely free for you to enjoy. **Sign up to compete in our Chili Cook-Off** [**HERE**](https://forms.gle/dfnQcAPrHZKirEm47)**.** (All contestants can get reimbursed for the cost of their chili.) **Volunteer to Serve at the event** [**HERE**](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1319795)**.** Activities Include: - Obstacle Course - Laser Tag - Bounce House - Dunk Tank - Train Rides - Speed Pitch Booth - Carnival Games - Crafts - & MORE! *(note: this replaces the "International Festival" we had previously announced)* [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/226271195) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/eNews_Flowfroth_Banners-6_2026-09-10T16-28-22-199Z.png?w=1400) View all our fall ministries anytime on the Church Center Ministry Guide page. Below are some events starting soon or that you may have overlooked [View Complete Ministry Guide](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/pages/ministry-guide) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/5_2026-09-17T22-02-42-439Z.jpg?w=1400) ## Grace Groups **Various Times throughout the Week** Grace Groups are small groups specifically focused on caring for one another and are a key aspect of our church community. Many meet on Sunday Afternoons and Wednesday Nights, with several meeting other times during the week. Contact [Pastor Aaron](mailto:asusek@gracebfc.org) for more info. --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-18T12-25-33-925Z-b2ae5165-a0c6-4c2d-8ed5-83cecb40170c.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/231825731) ## OCC Sewing/Craft Day **Saturday, Sep 26, 12pm** Shoebox collection is only 2 months away! **Saturday Sept. 26th, we are having a Operation Christmas Child craft day - come anytime from 12-3pm.** We will be making jump ropes, hygiene kits, and doll dresses. So bring sharp scissors, rotary cutter, knit material for doll dress, and old clean t-shirts, or just your willing helping hands. Join us in the Fireplace room anytime from 12-3pm for crafting and fellowship. If you have any questions, contact [PJ Hartzell](mailto:richandpj@aol.com)or [Trish Lawton](mailto:trishlawton33@yahoo.com). [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/231825731) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-18T12-17-30-775Z-b1c4d4f7-7115-4488-9d42-b0f7874d8a51.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/169395903) ## Pick-up Basketball **1st and 3rd Sundays, 6pm** Join us for pick-up games of basketball on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Contact [Andrew Piasecki](mailto:andrewspiasecki@gmail.com) for more info. [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/169395903) [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/pco-imports/2026-09-18T12-17-56-322Z-16ae0583-fe8c-496f-92bb-6475e360325d.jpg?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/168735384) ## Board Game Night **2nd and 4th Sundays, 6pm** Bring your favorite board game & a snack to join in fellowship with other Grace folks. Contact [Jon Schmidt](mailto:jonj.j.schmidt@gmail.com) for more info. [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/168735384) [![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Colore_of_Grace_2026-09-10T20-48-18-042Z.png?w=1400)](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/203482779) ## Colors of Grace **Second Thursdays at 6:30pm** Monthly group that get together to enjoy their Craft/Hobby and Fellowship. Every 2nd Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Fireplace Room. Bring your current project and hang out with us! Contact [Karen Cowen](mailto:kacowen@gmail.com) for more info. [View Event](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/203482779) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Bickel_3_Alpha_2026-09-10T20-49-13-411Z.png?w=1400) ## Alpha Course **Gathering Interest - Contact Pastor Mark** Alpha is a safe place to ask some of the deepest questions of life, faith and meaning. It is a free, interactive series of 11 sessions designed to help people explore the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, open, and non-judgmental environment. Everyone is welcome, regardless of beliefs. We have a meal together, then watch a video together that helps us to discuss the issues we each face in our lives. Everyone and all questions are welcome! This is designed for those in the community as well as those in the church. If you or anyone you know might have an interest contact Pastor Mark. **We are considering starting a group later in September if there is interest.** Possibly Wednesday nights. [Contact Pastor Mark](mailto:mbickel@gracebfc.org) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Recap_NT1_2026-09-10T18-46-30-574Z.png?w=1400) ## Recap Women’s Group Starts the New Testament **Kick-off Get Together - Friday, October 2 at 7pm** We would love to have new and returning Bible readers join us for the New Testament reading plan through the end of 2026. We will have a kick off get-together Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm (at the Gliko's Home) and monthly Saturday morning gatherings for fellowship and discussion (at Grace) This is a low pressure way to develop a Bible-reading habit, learn about God’s character, and embrace opportunities to meditate on Scripture with other women. Grace is a given for self-pacing with the reading plan and all are welcome! See [Danielle Gliko](mailto:dgliko@yahoo.com) or [Kathy Schmit](mailto:katherinemschmit@gmail.com) for details or find the group on the Church app below. [Join Discussion Group](https://gracewallingford.churchcenter.com/groups/fellowship-and-discipleship-groups/women-s-bible-recap) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/13_2026-08-14T20-44-07-195Z.png?w=1400) ## Fall Baptism We are planning for a fall Baptism and Membership Service. If you would like to be baptized or to join the church please **talk to Pastor Aaron ASAP** so we can be sure to get you in! Contact [**Pastor Aaron**](mailto:asusek@gracebfc.org). --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/eNews_Flowfroth_Banners_9_2026-08-14T16-04-56-129Z.png?w=1400) ## **Personal Assistant / Aid Needed** The Sauvé's are looking to hire an in-home personal assistant/aid for a 92-year old man who is also a painter. Looking for help with light house work, such as preparing meals, cleaning, laundry, running errands, etc. M-F from 11am - 4pm Contact [**Dani Sauvé**](mailto:daniellersauve@gmail.com) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/Grace_CC_298Chester-people-outdoors_2026-09-18T17-24-27-177Z.jpg?w=1400) **Did You Know?** *The first in a series of fun facts from the first100 years of Grace* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/480_Chester_tent_for_workers_2026-09-18T13-29-58-012Z.jpg?w=1400) **Grace Started in a Tent!** In the 1920's the Gospel Heralds came to Chester, PA to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ! They set up a big white tent and began meeting people and preaching the Gospel. As more people began to come they officially formed as a church in 1926 as part of the Menonite Brethren in Christ denomination (what would later become the Bible Fellowship Church, but that is a story for another day) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/298_Chester_people_outdoors-2_2026-09-18T13-28-01-204Z.jpg?w=1400) --- **Prayer Focus** ~ Elders, Deacons, and Grace Group Leaders ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/2_2026-09-17T21-43-45-857Z.jpg?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/3_2026-09-17T21-49-14-181Z.jpg?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/4_2026-09-17T21-54-52-766Z.jpg?w=1400) --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/eNews_Flowfroth_Banners_2026-05-28T16-21-31-227Z.png?w=1400) ## **Cutting Floor for Plumbing** ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/IMG_4797_2026-09-18T13-38-25-342Z.jpeg?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/IMG_4774_2026-09-18T13-37-56-465Z.jpeg?w=1400) --- **Snapshots of Grace** ~ Start of Fall *Chris Newton Testimony, Ladies Bible Study, Removing Old Lift* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/IMG_4752_2026-09-18T13-39-34-890Z.jpeg?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/IMG_4794_2026-09-18T13-39-56-827Z.jpeg?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/cd65c94c-6f2f-4a4e-9784-d5d440efa78b/IMG_4775_2026-09-18T13-40-16-992Z.jpeg?w=1400)