Global Outreach is Grace’s ministry dedicated to cross-cultural missions. This vital ministry has two main focuses: supporting missionaries—whom we call Outreach Partners (OPs)—with both finances and prayer, and cultivating a heart for global missions within our church family. Our OPs serve around the world in church planting, Bible translation, ESL, teaching, preaching, and demonstrating God’s love in practical ways. They minister to international students, refugees, unreached people groups, students, national pastors, U.S. military personnel, and many others. The ministry also helps our church engage in global missions through meeting our OPs, participating in sewing projects that bless local and global communities, and serving on short-term mission trips.
Christmas In July
Christmas in July is our way of showing appreciation for our Outreach Partners by blessing them with Christmas gifts each year. Every July, the Global Outreach Ministry Team collects presents and cards from the Grace family and sends them in December to our Partners and their families serving around the world.
Operation Christmas Child
For the past two years, Grace has partnered with Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. The mission of OCC is to partner with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations. This Fall, Grace folded over 700 boxes to fill with gifts, prayers, and the message of Jesus Christ. Join us this October to pack a gift that tells a child somewhere in the world they are loved.
OP Potlucks
The Global Outreach Ministry offers our church family opportunities to engage with our visiting Outreach Partners (OPs) at potluck dinners throughout the year. These gatherings allow our OPs to share updates on the work God is doing in their ministries and give our church family a chance to connect with and pray for them. Subscribe to the OP Prayer & Praise email to receive notifications about upcoming OP Potlucks.
Short-Term Mission Trips 2026-2027
Honduras: A team will once again travel to Honduras in Spring of 2027, partnering with Outreach Partner Alison Howard (Sabio) to bring Vacation Bible School to children in Sambo Creek. The team will also work with Refresh Hope Honduras to host a VBS-style soccer camp for underprivileged children living in the mountain regions of Honduras.
We thank God for the work and safe return of the teams to Slovenia and Vanuatu this past summer!
Missions Sewing Workday
Join our Missions Sewing Team as we create quilts for local charities and families in need. All skill levels are welcome and fabric will be provided! We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except July and December) from 9-11AM in Room 100. Bring a sewing machine if you have one, but it’s not required.
Missions Sewing Saturday
The Missions Sewing Team gathers twice a year for special Saturday projects: In February the team meets to sew simple dresses for Little Dresses for Africa, and in May they make purses for SewPowerful. These purses are filled with hygiene supplies and help girls in Zambia stay in school.
All Missions Sewing Saturdays run from 9AM–2PM in the lobby. Bring your sewing machine (if you have one), basic sewing tools, your lunch, and a friend!