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Here's a PhotoShow from our team that went to Haiti in September.

It has been two years since Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake. Click here to learn about the ongoing work in Haiti and how you can be a part of it.

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (Galatians 4:4-5)

Have you heard about the Table yet? It's a private social network, just for our church, that enables us to connect 24/7.

You might think, "I'm already on Facebook and Twitter, I don't need another social network." The Table isn't meant to replace these, but instead to complement them as a more intimate and private online space for our Grace Chapel family to engage with each other in ways that Facebook or Twitter can't do. For example...

Use our Prayer Wall to share prayer requests with others here at Grace Chapel and to respond to the requests of others. You can configure the Table to notify you when people from your campus or one of your groups (or anyone at Grace Chapel) have requested prayer and you can ask to be notified when people have prayed for you. You can even write a note of encouragement when you pray for a prayer request. You can also post prayer requests completely anonymously.

Browse the People and Groups Directory to find people and small groups that live or meet near you and who share your interests. Pictures allow you to recognize the person you've met on the Table who responded to your prayer request with an encouraging comment. A map view allows you to find people and groups around your neighborhood, and get in touch with them.

Use the Serve App to let the rest of your church family here at Grace Chapel know when you have a need or to find those who have needs that you might be able to help meet. Find volunteer opportunities or list items you are willing to share or give away to others at the church.

These are just some of the things you can do on the Table. We really hope you'll give it a try by signing up, filling out your profile with a photo and some getting-to-know-you info, and then checking out the Prayer Wall, the Serve App, and the Directory. You can sign up for the Table here.

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Come see Dr. Del Tackett, creator of The Truth Project, and Cathi Herrod, President of Center for Arizona Policy, live in Arizona at an inspiring special event.

The Faith in Action Tour is designed to help you discover your God-given calling, engage with needs in your community, and help transform our culture for Jesus Christ.

Learn more and register here.

DISCOVER how God can use you to impact our community.
ENGAGE with local organizations to explore specific opportunities to make a difference right where you live.
TRANSFORM our community by putting God's Word into action.

Our Bread of Life Food Pantry is gearing up for the holidays and we need food - lots of it! For a list of items we need, please visit this website or pick up a flyer at Grace Chapel.

You may drop off your donations at one of the Bread of Life bins at either end of the church (Please, no expired or opened food). If you would rather give financially, note "Bread of Life" on your contribution and we'll do the shopping!

One of our missionaries, Daryl Martin, was recently killed in an accident while serving in Malawi. Daryl had been at the Iris Africa ministry base with his wife and two of his sons since September of 2009.

David Morrison, the Director of Iris Africa in Malawi, recently wrote this tribute to Daryl:

Daryl was a man who loved adventure and had childlike energy and enthusiasm. He was determined, no matter what the cost, to accomplish God's will. He had courage--courage imparted to him from the Kingdom of Heaven.

Daryl was a missionary marked by dedication and commitment to help Malawians achieve a healthier way of life and sustainability. Above all else Daryl accepted God's call to preach the Gospel so that the people would understand life from God's perspective and come to know the great saving grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. He preached in village churches and taught at the Bible school. He led Bible studies with young men as well as older men, spurring them on in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Daryl put his faith into action. He was involved in restoring boreholes in the villages so that people would have clean water. He hosted medical teams, particularly eye medical teams, so that the people of southern Malawi would have healthier eyes. He himself became an experienced "lay" physician with the ability to diagnose patients with trachoma, so that by appropriate treatment, blindness would be prevented. Also very importantly, Daryl trained Malawians in trades such as chicken and crop farming so that families would have greater sustainability.

If we were to count how many Malawian people were impacted by Daryl's life, it would run in the thousands. Daryl's obedience to the Lord has brought forth great Kingdom fruit.

Learn more about Daryl's extraordinary life at the Heart Fire Ministries website.

More information about a memorial service for Daryl will be available when his family returns to Arizona later this week.

Daryl is survived by his wife, Rebekah, and four children - Averi, Joshua, Jonathan, and Caleb. You can help the Martin family by donating to the Martin Family Memorial Fund. Deposits can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank. Use account number 5739784279.

If you would like to serve with a ministry to local homeless shelters, please come to the orientation meeting at Scottsdale Bible Church on the third Saturday of each month (at 3:15 PM in Room E105).

Be prepared to travel to and serve at a designated shelter immediately following the meeting.

Click here to learn more about the Matthew 25 Project.