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Grant Avenue - October 20, 2021 View this email in your browser Staying Connected Good morning church,  Be praying for our college students as they go away on retreat this weekend! There are a number of students who don't know Jesus and we are praying they meet him for the first time at retreat.  Thanks for all the candy that has been dropped off in the office this week. If you would like to contribute candy to our Fall Festival, please drop it off at the connection counter at church on Sunday.  I hope to see you this Sunday, we will be giving an update on our Associate Pastor Search. I'm excited to be part of where God is leading church.  Pastor Bryan Fall Festival, October 31st from 4-6pm.  Join us for crafts, games, trunk or treating, and so much more!  Don't forget to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this fun event. Donations of candy are still needed!  Please drop off candy in the Welcome Center on Sundays or in the office during the week.  Thank you. Our first Epic college retreat is here! We'll be at Camp Lutherwood this weekend, October 22-24. The cost is now $65 for all. Sign up for Fall Retreat online TODAY Baptism is a public declaration of your personal faith in Jesus Christ. It is commanded in the Bible as an act of obedience. If you are interested in getting baptized fill out the form online and we will be in touch with further information. Baptism form It's Almost Christmas which means it is time for Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. By partnering with the local church worldwide, each shoebox gift is a powerful tool for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys are filled by people who want to let these children know how much Jesus loves them!  If you are interested in filling a shoebox, please see samaritanspurse.org/ccc.  Questions can be directed to Betty Ricklefs, 541-990-0551.  The National Collection Week this year is November 15-22, 2021.  Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to change a child's life.  Thank You! Toddler Moms Connect Every Wednesday, 9a-11a in the Welcome Center. Bring your toddler to play indoors while you enjoy coffee and conversation with other moms. All are welcome. Don't have a toddler?  This is still a great time to connect with other Moms in our church and community! We believe that life is better when we do it together. Our groups exist to connect people to authentic community.  Small groups meet weekly in homes across Corvallis and on campus at Oregon State.  Click here for more information and to get connected. Anne Jones will be leading the Wednesday evening prayer session tonight.  All are welcome to join her at 7pm on Zoom.   Link to the Zoom meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88641429710 Code:1625 Click to Give Copyright © 2021 Grant Avenue Baptist Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for Grant Avenue Baptist Church's weekly news emails. Our mailing address is: Grant Avenue Baptist Church 1625 NW Grant Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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