Our Ministries
MINISTRY CATEGORIES :
Building and Grounds
Christian Education
Communication
Congregational Care
Fellowship
Outreach
Stewardship
Worship
We are blessed with a wonderful, active congregation who work together to fulfill God's mission both within our church and in our community. The many ministries summarized in our Ministry Catalog are divided into the eight categories of our Strategic Plan, representing our guiding principles as a community of faith:
Our members share their time, talent, and treasures to do God’s work here at Grace. We encourage you to explore the ministry opportunities that fit your needs and your gifts. There is truly "something for everyone" here at Grace Church.
The link to our Ministry Catalog lists all ministries and contact information for Ministry Leaders. Scroll below to read about some of our ministries.
Outreach Ministries
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Outreach Committee
Grace Church Outreach Ministry started in the late 1980’s by handing out monthly flyers with specific requests of donations needed to reach the needs of our community at large. It has grown greatly since then. Please note the various offerings listed in this section marked with an*.
Outreach has a mission statement, “Reach out to the community at large as Christ’s arms of love, serving and inviting into fellowship, God’s people outside the doors of Grace Church.”
If you are interested in impacting on the lives of others outside the doors of Grace Church, please come and join us. We meet quarterly, and as needed on Saturday mornings.
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HUM Food Pantry
Started in Volusia County as a food bank for needy families, our pantry was opened in 2005. The recipients apply and, if qualified, receive assistance once a month. There must be someone in the family able to cook the food that is received. People in need in Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, and Port Orange are served at our pantry located in the Parish Life Center.
The hours are Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. We are always in need of more helping hands to serve the people in our community.
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Pet Food Pantry
The mission of our pet food pantry is to provide pet food to financially challenged families in an on-going effort to keep pets in their homes.
The congregation makes donations of pet food, supplies, and cash to keep this ministry active. Volunteers distribute pet food to HUM clients on the first Wednesday of every month.
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One Family Careportal
Grace partners with the ONEFAMILY organization to provide resources and support to local foster families through their Care Portal program. Their CarePortal is designed to identify specific needs for specific local families such as beds and car seats.
CarePortal exists to help vulnerable children and families. Requests submitted through CarePortal come from case workers at government child welfare agencies or other child-serving organizations approved by CarePortal to vet needs.
CarePortal creates connections within the "Circles of Care" around the isolated child. Families, churches, and communities are brought together to create a healthy approach to caring for kids. Because EVERY child matters.”
Congregational Care - Prayer Ministries
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Daughters of the King
Margaret J. Franklin founded the order of Daughters of the King (D.O.K.) in 1885 as an Order, not a committee or a club. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter takes vows and pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.
D.O.K. prays for unity of Christ’s Church, for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom, for God’s blessing upon the members of the Order, for the spiritual growth of the parish, for the clergy of the parish to which the chapter owes allegiance and for the grace to follow our Rule and our own needs.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs, for short) are laypersons licensed by the bishop to carry the sacrament from the parish’s altar to the homes and sickbeds of persons shut away from the parish family due to illness, infirmity, age, etc. LEVs are required to complete a local parish training course.
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Order of St. Luke
OSL is an international, inter-denominational, Christian healing organization. We are made up of healing communities dedicated to offering healing prayer in Jesus’ name to all who are in need. We are a Christian community of faith, prayer, and service.
We are a network of individual believers who come together to learn more about God’s healing love and the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives and bring wholeness. Once trained, we offer healing prayers in our communities. This is our unique mission and ministry.
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Prayer Circles
An entire army of prayer warriors are mobilized every day to offer prayers and intercessions for a wide array of prayer concerns and thanksgivings.
A call to any member of the Prayer Circles ensures that within minutes a growing chorus of prayer will be ascending to the throne of God on your behalf. To initiate a prayer request, please call the office or the ministry leader or submit a prayer request through our website.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The goal of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to give a shawl to each of those who are ill, lonely, or in need of comfort. Prayer shawls are used by the Jewish people and have been since Biblical times. They are worn during major occasions such as Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, and burials.
In early Biblical times, when there were too many men to fit into a tent of meeting to worship God, they would pull their prayer shawl over their heads forming a tent where they would sing and chant Hebrew songs and call upon God. It was intimate, private, and set apart from anyone else so they could focus on God.
It is our hope and prayer that the shawls, prayerfully knitted or crocheted, will bring comfort and healing and that it will feel like the arms of Jesus enfolding the person in love. These shawls are blessed at the altar during services.
Christian Education
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Home Bible Study
There is currently one study group meeting in homes at different times for bible study and fellowship. All are welcome. We pray that more home bible study groups will form throughout our church family.
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Men's Bible Study
The men’s Bible study meets every other Saturday in the Goddard Hall conference room from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The purpose is to offer fellowship, to study and discuss God’s word, and to apply it to our daily lives. We invite all men at Grace to join us.
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Wednesday Lenten Study Series
The Lenten Study series, conducted by clergy seeks to engage as many people as possible throughout the congregation in the same study.
Wednesday evening gatherings follow the weekly Prayer and Praise service in the chapel. Parishioners share a simple fellowship supper before the study program starts.
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Clergy-Led Christian Education
Grace Church encourages the spiritual development of its parishioners across all age groups. Clergy members facilitate a wide range of Bible study and theology courses throughout the calendar year, aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of Christian doctrine and promoting active engagement with their faith. Clergy offer Lenten and Advent Retreats, Adult Sunday School sessions, and Bible study programs during Wednesday services to name a few.

