The Table

What is the Table?
Church doesn't end just because the worship service is over. The Church is the people of Christ seeking God's kingdom, not just an event on Sunday morning. Prayer, service, study and fellowship are important aspects of faith that shouldn't be restricted to the hour we sit in a pew. That's what the Table is all about. It's a private social network, just for our church, that enables us to connect 24/7, not just on Sunday.

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...

1. 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 anonymously.


2. 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.


3. 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.

How do I join?
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.

What's next?
Now that you're on the Table, here are six things you can do to get started:

1. Get rid of that default photo and upload your own profile pic. This will help people learn who you are.
2. Fill out the About Me section of your profile with your interests, gifts and skills. This will help connect you with others at church.
3. Browse People and click over to the map view to find other people from church who live near you.
4. Go to the Prayer Wall and pray for a few of the prayer requests. When you click 'pray now' the person can be notified that you prayed for them--instant encouragement!
5. Go to the Serve App and post a need or see if there is a way you can share or volunteer.
6. Browse Groups and join a few. If you don't see a group for your ministry or interest, go ahead and start one.

Need help?
If you need help with the Table we have a couple ways we can help you out:

1. Contact Andrew by emailing acasteel@gchapel.net.
2. You can also check out the Table's help section.

The Table is our new online community at Grace Chapel. Pull up a chair!