{"id":6159,"date":"2023-07-15T08:43:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/?page_id=6159"},"modified":"2024-11-22T20:30:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T01:30:12","slug":"about-3-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/?page_id=6159","title":{"rendered":"Ministries"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><!--themify_builder_static--><h1>Learn More About Us<\/h1>\r\n<h3>Who We Are<\/h3> <p>Our worship services are a blend of contemporary and traditional music. We believe that worship should be a time of joy and celebration, and we want you to be able to connect with God in a way that is meaningful to you.<\/p> <p>Our services include a message that is relevant to your life. We want to help you grow in your faith and learn how to apply God&#8217;s word to your everyday life. We also offer communion each week as a way to remember Jesus&#8217; sacrifice for us.<\/p> \u00a0\r\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\r\n<p>Our Mission is to \u201cGo and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.\u00a0 And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age!\u201d\u00a0 (Matthew 28:18-20).<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ash-Wednesday-Service-2.jpg\" title=\"Ash Wednesday Service 2\" alt=\"Ash Wednesday Service 2\" srcset=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ash-Wednesday-Service-2.jpg 960w, http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ash-Wednesday-Service-2-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ash-Wednesday-Service-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\r\n<h2>Our Vision\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p>Our Vision is to be a church that cares and equips people to care in Bradford and Beyond.<\/p>\r\n<h2>We exist to&#8230;<br\/><\/h2>\r\n<ul> <li id=\"timeline-0\"> <i><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-caret-left\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i> <h2> Celebrate <\/h2> <p>and express thanks for what God has done for us (Worship).<\/p> \u00a0 <\/li> <li id=\"timeline-1\"> <i><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-caret-left\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i> <h2> Connect <\/h2> <p>with God\u2019s Word to become more like Him (Discipleship), and \u201cdo life together\u201d with other Christians (Fellowship).<\/p> <\/li> <li id=\"timeline-2\"> <i><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-caret-left\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i> <h2> Care <\/h2> <p>by serving others and ministering to their needs inside and outside the Church (Ministry), and by\u00a0effectively communicating the saving message of the Gospel (Outreach).<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\r\n<h2>Leadership<br\/><\/h2>\r\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/347237008_169997915757724_6870676422227703509_n-513x1024-579x711.jpg\" width=\"579\" height=\"711\" title=\"347237008_169997915757724_6870676422227703509_n\" alt=\"347237008_169997915757724_6870676422227703509_n\">\r\n<h3>Bill Waterman<\/h3> <p>Bill was installed as pastor on Dec. 1, 2019. Bill, his wife, Sheryl, and three sons reside in Bradford.<\/p>\r\n<em><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-mobile\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> 814-362-3244\r\n<em><svg aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-email\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> pastorbill@agraceplace.org\r\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tricia-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tricia-2-283x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tricia-2-283x300.jpg 283w, http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tricia-2-768x815.jpg 768w, http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tricia-2.jpg 824w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/a>Tricia Coppersmith \u2013 Office Manager<br \/><\/h6> <h6><a href=\"glmoffice@agraceplace.org\">glmoffice@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Tricia became the office manager in March 2022.<\/h6> <h6>\u00a0<\/h6> <h6>Alexandra Hood \u2013 Community Life Center Coordinator<br \/><\/h6> <h6><a href=\"clcdirector@agraceplace.org\">clcdirector@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/karen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/karen-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/karen-229x300.jpg 229w, http:\/\/agraceplace.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/karen.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a>Karen Rakieski \u2013 Organist\/pianist<\/h6> <h6>Karen Rakieski has served as organist\/pianist at Grace since 1986. She also works in the creative services department at Zippo as a graphic designer. Karen and her husband, Ken, live in Gifford. They have two grown children, Amy and Mike, and a son-in-law, Dusty. In her spare time, Karen enjoys gardening, cooking, bicycling and fishing with Ken, and of course, playing the piano. One of her favorite Bible passages is Psalm 119:105, \u201cThy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.\u201d<\/h6> <h6>\u00a0<\/h6> <h6>Council:<\/h6> <h6>Pastor \u2013 William Waterman: <a href=\"pastorbill@agraceplace.org\">pastorbill@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>President \u2013 Al Dexter: <a href=\"aldexter@agraceplace.org\">aldexter@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Vice President \u2013 Jerry Craver: <a href=\"jerrycraver@agraceplace.org\">jerrycraver@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Financial Secretary \u2013 Mary Paterniti: <a href=\"marypaterniti@agraceplace.org\">marypaterniti@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Secretary &#8211; Vacant<\/h6> <h6>Treasurer \u2013 Barb Steinhauer: <a href=\"barbsteinhauer@agraceplace.org\">barbsteinhauer@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Chairman of CLC Board \u2013 Jackie Streb: <a href=\"jackiestreb@agraceplace.org\">jackiestreb@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Trustee \u2013 Jim Paterniti: <a href=\"jimpaterniti@agraceplace.org\">jimpaterniti@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Director of GWG \u2013 Keelan Miller: <a href=\"directorgwg@agraceplace.org\">directorgwg@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Director of CLC \u2013 Alexandra Hood:\u00a0 <a href=\"clcdirector@agraceplace.org\">clcdirector@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Church office secretary \u2013 Tricia Coppersmith: <a href=\"glmoffice@agraceplace.org\">glmoffice@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>\u00a0<\/h6> <h6>Deacons:<\/h6> <h6>Jim Roggenbaum: <a href=\"jimroggenbaum@agraceplace.org\">jimroggenbaum@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Stacia Roggenbaum: <a href=\"staciaroggenbaum@agraceplace.org\">staciaroggenbaum@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Kathy Verbocy: <a href=\"kathyverbocy@agraceplace.org\">kathyverbocy@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Kay Wheaton: <a href=\"kaywheaton@agraceplace.org\">kaywheaton@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Michele Evers: <a href=\"micheleevers@agraceplace.org\">micheleevers@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Wally Sander: <a href=\"wallysander@agraceplace.org\">wallysander@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Mary Paterniti: <a href=\"marypaterniti@agraceplace.org\">marypaterniti@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Barb Steinhauer: <a href=\"barbsteinhauer@agraceplace.org\">barbsteinhauer@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Al Dexter: <a href=\"aldexter@agraceplace.org\">aldexter@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6> <h6>Pastor Bill Waterman: <a href=\"pastorbill@agraceplace.org\">pastorbill@agraceplace.org<\/a><\/h6><!--\/themify_builder_static--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn More About Us Who We Are Our worship services are a blend of contemporary and traditional music. 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