Values: The Things We Hold in Honor #

A value is something that has worth and importance. How we live reveals what is important to us. At Grace Church we center our worship and life on the Presence of God.

Our values are expressed during our Worship Experiences, in our Groups, and throughout the life of the church.

Our Values #

Our values come from God’s Word. The Scriptures below highlight what we value and why.

The Presence of God #

“And He said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’ And he said to Him, ‘If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.’”—Exodus 33:14–15 (ESV)

The Word #

“My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.”—Psalm 119:20 (ESV)

“Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. —Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” —2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV)

Prayer #

“These I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”—Isaiah 56:7 (ESV)

Discipleship #

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”—John 13:35 (ESV)

Worship #

“But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him.”—John 4:23 (ESV)

Intentional Community #

“So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the Gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.”—1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ESV)

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”—Hebrews 10:24–25 (ESV)

Service #

“Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”—Matthew 20:28 (ESV)

Extravagant Generosity #

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”—2 Corinthians 9:7–8 (ESV)