Grace Point Church - Topeka

Give.Serve.Love.:  Give

Jesus followers should be the most generous people on the planet when we understand God’s generosity toward us. Once again, we’re going to be encouraged to be extravagantly generous and show our community that our faith is more than just sermons and songs.  

Bottom Line: God’s extravagant generosity toward us compels us to be extravagantly generous toward others.

Made for More:  The Shared Tables

What began as a simple way to bless their community grew to be so much more. Ryan and Cindy Neill saw a hunger for relationship in their community and it inspired them to start something. What began as a prayerful hope to bring a small group of people together, outgrew the space in their home, and now meets in a local gymnasium. The Shared Tables is all about sharing a meal and the love of Jesus with anybody and everybody.

Made for More:  The Bridge

The Bridge exists to empower Topeka children to become servant leaders through long-term mentoring relationships. Through their programs—Lunch Buddies and Life Buddies—they desire to connect kids with mentors during elementary school that then follow them through high school graduation.

Made for More:  Trash Mountain Project

Trash Mountain Project exists to develop Christ-centered environments for children and families living in trash dump communities. Since 2009, TMP has worked internationally in developing countries to partner with local churches, individuals, and organizations to bring sustainable change in communities that surround or depend on landfills by providing nutrition, discipleship, education, and more. They have partnerships in 12 communities, across 5 countries, and have visited more than 56 trash dumps worldwide.

Made for More:  Topeka Rescue MissionSince 1953, Topeka Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope in the Topeka and NE Kansas communities to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, poverty and many forms of trauma. In 70 years of service they have grown from a small facility with basic services and just a few beds, to a multi-facility organization that provides shelter, food services, housing opportunities, human trafficking and trauma interventions, rehabilitation, and education for thousands of people in need every year.

Talking Points:  Part 4 - Dear POTUSIf you had the opportunity to write a letter to our next President and you knew it would show up on their desk in the Oval Office what would you say? What advice would you offer? What changes would you suggest? What if God were to write a letter to our next president? What do you think He would say?Study Guide

Talking Points - Part 3: Uncomfortable CitizensOur political views are shaped by a number of variables: our backgrounds, education, and personal experiences to name a few. All of those things combine to create our citizenship, our place of being. But if our primary allegiance is to God’s kingdom rather than an earthly political system, how are we supposed to live here and now? Through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we’ll learn how we’re called to prioritize the progress of the gospel and the practice of love.  

Words Matter

Discover the transformative power of words in this week's message from Pastor Craig Congdon, inspired by Proverbs 12:18. Reckless words can cause unseen, internal damage, much like the thrust of a sword, leaving lasting scars. However, wise words have the power to bring healing and mend those wounds. This message challenges us to speak intentionally and uplift those around us, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.STUDY GUIDE

Talking Points - Part 2: One is the WinThere’s one thing Jesus prayed for us, one thing he went before his father and asked for. It wasn’t uniformity in political views, it was unity in mission. The unity Jesus prayed for can serve as a powerful witness to the world around us. In part two, we’ll be challenged to prioritize the people around us over our political differences. We’ll talk about practical strategies for maintaining and even mending relationships as we pursue unity inside the church. 

Talking Points - Part 1: THE KingdomThere is a kingdom far greater and longer lasting than America. That’s kind of hard for some of us to hear but it’s true. Jesus in king, but his kingdom is a different type of kingdom. But, since Jesus is king, Jesus is king over our politics. In part one, we’ll be challenged to submit to Jesus as king over our politics and find our primary citizenship in Jesus’ kingdom.