Neighbouring Seed
The Missions Team has provided the funding for this neighbourhood initiative. The hope is that you will be encouraged and feel supported to nurture the shalom of your neighbourhood(the flourishing and holistic well-being of your neighbours)... so that you JOIN IN with what God is already doing where you live. "The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood." John 1:14 MSG He places us in neighbourhoods - the place we inhabit - to participate in HIS work of reconciliation, restoration and renewal of all things.
We know the power of small, everyday, ordinary efforts (think mustard seed or yeast). We want to affirm these efforts to build connection in your neighbourhood, so consider a grant to plant some seeds.
Granville Chapel Launch - September 8, 2024
GRANVILLE CHAPEL COLLEGE - A new programme that integrates Sunday teachings with personal Bible readings, additional readings, and group participation in one of GC's Community Groups! Multiple pathways provide flexibility for all.
FALL 2024 PROGRAMME OPTIONS:
Option 1: Sunday Worship Participation
1.5 hrs/week
Option 2: Sunday Worship Participation + Daily Devotional
3 hrs/week
Option 3: Additional Readings & Study Questions (individual)*
5 hrs/week
Option 4: Additional Readings & Study Questions (group)*
7 hrs/week
*Options 3 and 4 require the textbook and additional readings.
Hours include our Sunday Worship Service (1.5 hrs)
REGISTRATION
Opt 1-2: Free
Opt 3-4: $5
BOOK OPTIONS
Printed book: $45 (available at GC)
Online book: $25 (available at Logos.com)
*The book is available online on Logos.com, and we will provide you with instructions on how to purchase it if you’re not familiar with the platform.
If you’d like to be part of this journey but cost is a concern for you, please contact us via email.Subsidies are available upon request.
Participation: We aim to make this program accessible to everyone however there will be an online option available for those who cannot attend in person.
Resources & Tracking: Participants will be able to download the supplied readings and track your participation through our church app.
GROUP DYNAMICS
In person: If you're not already in a group, you'll be added to one for the study.
Online: A single group will meet online exclusively for those who cannot attend in person during the week.
QUESTIONS?
Please direct your questions to office@granvillechapel.com
2023 Annual Report
Please click here to read the report.
A letter from Sam to Granville Chapel
July 21, 2023
Dear Granville Chapel,
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! As I write this letter, I am full of feelings of excitement, anticipation, and joy as I await and prepare for September. Granville Chapel is daily in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly humbled that God is leading me and my family to Granville and intertwining our paths together. As I expressed to you in the candidating message in June, from the beginning of this process, from the first time I stepped into the congregation last spring, and all throughout it til now, I have sensed God's presence and hand of guidance. I marvel at how the Lord leads and guides and takes care of us as we seek to put our trust in him.
My family and I are spending time together over the summer, and are out of town for a few of the remaining weekends. Today we are on our way out to Mission with our previous church community. We are also taking the opportunity to transition out of our present church context, preparing our children for the changes ahead, as well as catching up with friends and sharing the exciting news of our coming transition to Granville Chapel. I will stay in close communication with the Board and the current team to ensure as smooth a start as possible come September.
I know August marks a year from Andy's passing. Know that I'm praying for God's continued presence and comfort for the community and especially for Andy's family during this time. We grieve as those who have hope in Christ. May the Prince of Peace surround the family and the whole church with his love. A prayer that I have found meaningful in such circumstances of embracing both joy and sorrow is from the book Every Moment Holy. In it there is a line that reads: “In one hand I grasp the burden of my grief, while with the other I reach for the hope of grief ’s redemption.” I pray for encouragement for Granville at this time.
While Sept. 5 is more than a month away, I know that the time will pass by quickly and will be upon us in the blink of an eye! I'm looking forward to it with great anticipation! Please continue to pray for our family as we make these significant changes in the weeks ahead.
Looking forward to working together.
Yours in Christ,
Samuel
Dr. Sam Voo will be Granville Chapel's new Lead Pastor beginning September 5, 2023!
We thank the Lord for His amazing faithfulness and provision for Granville Chapel. It has been quite a journey to discern and understand the Lord's leading during the Lead Pastor search, and your prayers and encouragement throughout this process have been so encouraging and appreciated by the Board and Search team.
The feedback provided by the community (Board, staff, ministry leaders, and congregation) was clear, with an overwhelming endorsement and support of Sam. On July 2nd, the Board met and unanimously agreed to extend the call to Sam Voo to be Granville’s Lead Pastor. Over the past 10 days details were finalized and yesterday Sam confirmed his acceptance of the call!
Sam will begin serving as our Lead Pastor on September 5th. Don Crawford will continue as Transitional Lead Pastor until Sam begins, at which time Don will continue with us for a short while providing transitional support for Sam and the staff team.
We look forward to welcoming Sam and his family into our family and we’ll provide another update towards the end of August, including a date for Sam’s installment service. We will provide other ministry details as we prepare for the fall.
If you have any questions, please send an email to board@granvillechapel.com
It is with grateful and expectant hearts that we enter this new and exciting season!
The Granville Chapel Board
Ministry Update
We continue to wait for IRCC* to process Shahram's family's entry into Canada. The family is now awaiting a new medical screening as the first medical screening has lapsed since the visa-granting process did not go through within the validation period. As well, their passports will be expiring soon. A security check is required for passport processing. A repeat medical screening is requested before they get their visa. Please continue to hold this family up in prayer for patience, health, safety and peace as they continue to wait on IRCC. We still have much to be thankful for as Shahram has secured full-time work by an employer that recognizes his skills and experiences.
*Immigration-Refugees-Citizenship Canada
Funds required to support family: $86,000
Funds to date: $62,000
Shortfall: $24,000
Board Nominations - Open until February 26th
Granville Chapel’s Board consists of members nominated by the congregation. If you know of an individual with gifts in planning, leadership, fiscal integrity, and collaboration, here are the steps:
Pray about nominating them
Ask for their permission to be nominated
Gather the application forms.
Contact: Vivian Scott nominations@granvillechapel.com
We are grateful for all who are serving and have served on the Board of Granville Chapel!
Lead Pastor - Job Posting
The Lead Pastor’s role is to provide leadership, oversight, instruction, and encouragement to the church in alignment with our Statement of Faith and Vision & Values. We are looking for a Spirit-filled lead pastor to take us forward into the future God is calling us to. If you feel that the Lord has placed a calling on your heart to lead a church community like Granville Chapel, please reach out!
Refugee Ministry Update
The Refugee ministry team has Exciting news to share. For 3 years we've been preparing for the arrival of a family from Afghanistan who is waiting in India. Their second oldest son Shahram arrived on August 19th. The team of 12 members has found a place for him to live and all the funds have been raised. Shahram is settling in well and open to meeting new people. You can meet him most Sundays at Granville Chapel.
The remaining 6 family members, two parents and 4 kids, will hopefully arrive later this fall. Canadian immigration has a policy to reunite families within one year in a situation like this where one member gets their visa earlier. Please continue to pray for their file to move quickly through the Canadian immigration process. This large family is sharing a very small apartment in India and faces the stress of being too close to the Taliban who continue to threaten their lives while they wait.
How to Give?
Granville chapel had previously raised $49,230 for their support. An additional $40,000 needs to be raised and $30,000 of that has already come in!
Those wishing to give should send cheques written as follows:
Cheques to "Granville Chapel"
Memo line: Refugee's Fund
Or donate online via CanadaHelps link on the right, please make sure to select “Refugee Fund” instead of “General”.
Thank you for your faithful support to those in need.