_Click [here](https://hobokengrace.com/fpu/) to learn more about Financial Peace University!_

New Financial Peace University (FPU) classes launch this week! Every course is designed to provide support no matter what your current income or financial health is. FPU will empower you to take control of an area of life that has a big impact on your day-to-day and long-term goals.

So, register today and let’s engage money from a new perspective to find financial freedom. Classes are offered in-person and online with different time options to fit your schedule.

We sat down with Vinny Hu, Director of Financial Health & Stewardship, to learn more about what to expect from the fall 2021 classes.

**What is FPU and what makes it different from other finance classes?**

Financial Peace University is a 9-week class that goes through finances from a very practical and Biblical perspective. The class is unique in that it has up-to-date financial information but really focuses on the habits, behaviors and relationships that are often missing from other classes.

For example, we go through budgeting and introduce accountability as a single person, as well as how to discuss money without having a fight with your spouse! We also cover other essential topics such as debt management, insurance (what to buy and what not to), investments and estate planning.

**Who should take it?**

We have found the class to be useful for everybody – from those that are struggling as well as millionaires! It is not uncommon for us to see many households have a “turnaround” (debt payment and savings) of thousands of dollars just within the 9 weeks of the class!

**How much does it cost?**

There is a $60 cost to the class that goes directly to the company that creates and maintains all of the materials. That said, we don’t want finances to prevent people from taking it, and so if cost is a barrier please do reach out to vinny@hobokengrace.com to discuss how we can help.

**When does it start and how do I sign up?**

We have 5 offerings this Fall at different times of the week with both online as well as in-person options available. The first class starts on Thursday 9/16 so sign up soon!

You can find more information and sign up at <https://hobokengrace.com/fpu> – check out some of the incredible stories of people who have experienced the power of being intentional with money!

_Click [here](https://hobokengrace.com/fpu/) to learn more about Financial Peace University!_


Taking The Stress Out Of Money

_Click [here](https://hobokengrace.com/kids/) to learn more about Grace Kids!_

With Grace Kids moving to the fourth floor at 301 Garden last week, it’s an exciting time for the program! The additional space means there will be way better activities and creative opportunities to support our children’s faith and learning. At Grace Kids, we’re not the type of Sunday School you might remember yourself from childhood! It’s an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment that will have your kids excited to share everything they learned when they get home.

The story team recently sat down with Jessica and Adam who have had their children in Grace Kids for seven years!

**What does Grace Kids mean to you and your family?**

Grace Kids has been one of the greatest blessings in our lives. Our children have attended for over 7 years and it has played a huge part in the foundation of their faith.

**What do you think of the Grace Kids teachers and staff?**

The people who serve week after week, month after month and year after year have truly given their time and talents for our kids. Because of them, our kids have a consistent, safe, and spiritually engaging place to be every week.

**How has this impacted your children and their faith?**

Over the years they have developed personal relationships so that these teachers can really serve as a trusted 3rd voice in their lives. This has given them confidence in their faith which allows them to be a light to their friends at school, at sports, and to their family.

**What is a cool Grace Kids story you’d like to share?**

Our son came home from church one day and told us how he and his teacher prayed together because they both had grandmas who were sick at the time. This meant so much to him and later that night at dinner he prayed for his teacher’s grandmother. What a blessing to witness him connecting with his teacher and learning how to be a prayer warrior!

**What excites you about Grace Kids moving forward?**

We are so excited for Grace Kids to move back to the 4th floor at 301 Garden. We know that extra space and dedicated rooms for the different age groups will allow for more intentional interaction. That means so much to developing and deepening the relationships and faith they have.

_Click [here](https://hobokengrace.com/kids/) to learn more about Grace Kids!_


What Did You Learn At Grace Kids Today?

_Click [here](http://hobokengrace.com/dinnergroups/#join) to join a men’s, women’s or married couples group!_

Dinner groups make it easy to meet new friends, build community, and grow your faith. Whether you are new to Hoboken or have lived here for many years, groups provide real and lasting connection with others in your community.

We recently sat down with Colin to help answer some questions about what it’s like to be in a dinner group, including the hesitations that many of us deal with when considering a step like this.

**Why did you make the decision to join a dinner group?**

I was looking to start my own interfaith spirituality group, and my wife (girlfriend at the time) suggested I check out a dinner group first. I was traveling for work, and it just so happened to be when the first online men’s group launched.

**Did you have any hesitations?**

I wanted to inspire other people about God and learn more about Him from people of different backgrounds, and I thought I had to do that outside of the Church.

**What have you gained or learned from joining?**

Dinner group helped me build an entirely new perspective on my Christian faith, and, ultimately, solidify it to the point I was ready to be baptized. I didn’t realize how deep God’s love is in Jesus, and what it really meant to be forgiven in His name. My personal relationship with God has transformed, and the support of my group taught me so much about the benefits and joys of this type of connection.

**What have you learned about yourself?**

I learned that God wants me to follow Jesus, and that Jesus and His community are enough!

**What was life like before dinner group?**

Before Dinner Group, life was less grounded. I was full of confusion, though ever-hopeful that God was alive. Life is still difficult, but I know I have God and my dinner group brothers on my side!

**What would you say to someone who may be hesitant or skeptical?**

I would advise anyone to join. The more skeptical, the better. It makes the conversations WAY more interesting! I believe there is so much of the love of God for us to experience in community, ESPECIALLY when we bring our doubts and fears along with us. Chances are, you’ll find an extremely loving, fun, and supportive group.

**What do you look forward to moving forward?**

I’m looking forward to continuing my walk with the men in my group. They’re amazing. Everyone who has joined has been a blessing in my life. I know God will continue to challenge, comfort, and strengthen me through my Dinner Group brothers.

_Click [here](http://hobokengrace.com/dinnergroups/#join) to join a men’s, women’s or married couples group!_


The Core of What We Do!

Dinner groups have always been at the core of Hoboken Grace. Every dinner group is made up of common people from diverse backgrounds, gathered at a common table, pursuing a common goal. It is a practical and hopeful pathway for everyone seeking a closer relationship with God. Whether you are taking your first steps toward God or are a longtime follower of Jesus, dinner group will meet you right where you are.

When you join a dinner group, there is no long-term commitment. However, we do encourage you to attend the same group for six weeks. This is because dinner group is different every week. During those six group meetings, you will get a more complete picture of dinner group. Here are a few things you can expect:

**COMMON PEOPLE**

Joining a dinner group takes a step of faith (see [5 Reasons to Sign Up for a Dinner Group](http://hobokengrace.com/blog/5-reasons-join-dinner-group/)), but it is a step you will always be glad you took. When you first attend, you will notice the diverse backgrounds of the group members. Dinner groups are for [anyone and everyone](http://hobokengrace.com/blog/anyone-and-everyone/). Over time, members find that the things they thought defined them (careers, race, place of origin) pale in comparison to their commonalities as people finding their way back to God.

As you attend a dinner group it begins to normalize your life. You discover that everyone encounters storms and that we are all in need of a savior. It is out of these realizations that your dinner group is able to cultivate meaningful conversations that lead to growth.

We are all responsible for our own spiritual growth, but we do not have to grow alone. Dinner group members encourage each other to take action in their faith, in order to grow closer to God.

**COMMON TABLE**

When we gather together at the table as a family, we share both the celebrations and struggles in our lives. Dinner group becomes the place where you can be who you are, whether you share a meal over a physical table, living room couches, park benches or bar stools.

We do a lot of sharing in group: food, life and growth. Some weeks, a dinner group will worship together or share their stories. Other nights the group will pray for each other, our church and our community.

Often it can be a challenge for us to recognize what our gifts are or how we have grown over the duration of the group. Dinner groups take specific nights out of the year to stop and acknowledge that growth. No matter where you meet, this gathering is where we are able to care for one another and where families are formed.

**COMMON GOAL**

Our goal is to further each other’s growth and include as many people as we can on this journey. 

At Hoboken Grace, every Sunday morning conversation is part of a series focused on a particular theme. Each week in dinner group we talk through discussion questions stemming from Sunday and work together to make the choices and commitments necessary to apply the message to our lives. 

In James 1:22 it says, “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” It is not enough for us to simply talk about God’s word, we must put it into action. These weekly conversations allow the group to put into practice what they have been learning. Dinner group members might not be all at the same point spiritually, but we all have room to grow, and we can encourage each other by taking steps together in the same direction.

At Hoboken Grace, we exist to help people find their way back to God. In groups, we work to accurately and passionately reflect Jesus Christ to our friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. Dinner groups are not an elite club only a few can join. We encourage group members to invite and include others. They are open to all who are interested in discovering more about what it means to know and follow God, no matter who you are, where you have been or what you have done.

Don’t miss out. We saved you a seat. Will you join us? 

_To find a Dinner Group that is right for you,[ visit here.](http://hobokengrace.com/dinnergroups/#join)_


Common People. Common Table. Common Goal.


I recently got an email from someone who was hesitant about committing to a dinner group. They were having trouble making it work with the demanding hours of a new job. We’ve all been there, whether it’s a hectic job or another commitment weighing down our schedule.

That’s why I was so glad they had the courage to ask the question. What do you do when you don’t have time for dinner group?

The answer, quite simply, is to try. Give it just six weeks. I think you’ll find it will be some of the best 90 minutes to two hours of your week. At the end of the day, it requires a step of faith.

When I first started attending Hoboken Grace, I was in a similar situation. I moved to Hoboken in 2008 to work for JPMorgan. Being that I worked at an investment bank at an entry level, I was working 60 to 70 hours a week, busting my butt trying to prove myself and find my value. By the time I got home I was wiped and exhausted. That got old real quick. It had only been nine months, and the lifestyle of work hard play hard was starting to get to me.

Then one Sunday a man named Steve invited me to join his dinner group. I hesitated to say yes because I wasn’t getting home ’til 8 or 9, and by that point, I just wanted to go home, kick my shoes off and relax. I didn’t feel like I had the capacity for one more thing.

Finally, I went and it was nothing like I’ve ever experienced. I was surround by a group of guys who were in their late 20s who were either married or in a serious relationship. The odd thing to me was how much they loved their wives and others. It was so counter-cultural to what I was experiencing in life. It wasn’t that I wanted to be married like them, but that I wanted to be as loving as they were. I came to find out much later it’s because of the relationship they had with God that allowed them to love in such sacrificial ways.

I knew I’d need to make time for dinner group if I wanted to be like them. The week I decided that was the week before the financial industry was collapsing in September 2008, and I had a front-row seat for it. My hours increased all the more, but I knew it was more important for me to be in that group. It meant I had to ask my manager if I could leave _early_ at 7:30 p.m. on a Monday to make group. Thankfully, that conversation was a heck of a lot less scary than it was in my head. I’m not sure where the courage came from to ask, but I’m glad I did. Joining a dinner group helped save my life because when life came my way I was glad I had a community of believers around me continuing to point me toward God and the right path. I’m not sure what my life would look like without my group.

Sundays are great — we get to worship together and hear a relevant message. But in a group, you’ll find growth, accountability and acceptance, something that’s really a challenge in the rows we sit in on Sunday. Groups help us to activate our faith and give us the encouragement to do so.

Is there a night of the week that you could carve out two hours for the next six weeks? I really think you’d enjoy the community that comes from being a part of a dinner group. [Find your group here.](http://hobokengrace.com/dinnergroups/)


When There’s No Time for Dinner Group

_If you’re interested in becoming a dinner group leader, you can find more information_ _[here](https://hobokengrace.com/leadadinnergroup/)_ _._

When CJ was originally asked about leading a Monday night group had had some hesitations. “I thought, ‘How am I going to lead a group of guys with some who are older and smarter than me? What if I don’t have enough biblical knowledge to answer all of their questions? What if it becomes too much for my schedule?’ And, to be honest, these are all insecurities that I still wrestle with, even ten years later.

“What keeps me inspired to come back and lead each week are the people,” he continued. “If we’re passionate about loving people and helping them find their way back to God, there’s perhaps no better place to see that more effectively played out than inside of dinner groups. To be able to experience this has been incredibly humbling.”

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Dinner group is where real community is formed, and you simply need to be yourself. “You don’t have to be perfect to be a dinner group leader,” Emma said. “All you need is to want to encourage people to grow closer to each other and to God. Dinner group doesn’t have to be a big production either. All you need is a place to meet and some food, the rest you leave to God!”

What these stories from people who saw themselves as unlikely leaders have in common are feelings of inadequacy, insecurity and fear. But sometimes when we feel unready, and like we don’t have what it takes, we’re actually in the perfect place to really lean on God and take a leap of faith.“God doesn’t ask about capability, but availability,” said Nick, the director of dinner groups. “Because when we love and depend on God, he will increase our capability.”

God will provide, we just need to show up. What do you believe God is calling you to do?

_If you’re interested in becoming a dinner group leader, you can find more information_ _[here](https://hobokengrace.com/leadadinnergroup/)_ _._


Taking the Lead

_If you want to learn more about how to support or be involved in the Home Initiative, click_ [_here_](http://www.hobokengrace.com/home)_._

**The Home Initiative** 

After fourteen years, it was this Sunday that we were finally able to announce we had found a permanent space for our church. A space from which we could love and serve Hoboken better than we ever had before. In that moment, the Home Initiative transformed from an idea that we prayed about to a real space with real plans.

“We are so excited to establish this space for our community. We have never wavered from continually growing how we love Hoboken and this building will allow us to create an incredibly flexible space that can be enjoyed by those who live and work here. It’s going to be an active and dynamic venue that will host nonprofit and other community partner events throughout the week.” – Chris High, Lead Pastor

This historic moment came after a lot of prayer and trust in God’s plan. A journey with ups and downs, but one that was ultimately better than anything we could have ever expected.

To begin with, launching the Home Initiative without a confirmed space was a huge step of faith. In fact, the sheer scale of our hopes was at odds with the very city we were looking to find it in. The square footage and multi-functionality we need amounted to a real estate unicorn in a place with such limited space and so little undeveloped land. 

We weren’t sure how or where, but we knew that God would provide. We knew He had a plan. Faithfully, we went ahead launching the Home Initiative in March of 2020\. Little did we know that just a few weeks later, the whole world would be turned upside down. Suddenly, the timing saw us asking people to invest in a dream when they were in the middle of one of the most uncertain seasons of their lives! 

As we look back over the past year and a half, we are in awe of what He has done through it all. God has provided something bigger than we ever thought possible and has provided just the type of space we needed. 

**The Building**

We are now under contract to purchase the building that hosted Bow Tie Cinema in north Hoboken! We were sad to see the theater leave the city, but once we understood that they would not be returning, we saw an opportunity to save the space and ensure that it would continue to be a community space that served the city. 

The building provides over 25,000 square feet of usable space and the facilities needed to accommodate daily use with multiple configurations. It allows for classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, a sanctuary, a large multipurpose youth group room, and more. We are completely blown away and are so excited to see how our nonprofit and other community partners will benefit from this amazing space. 

**Community Partners**

The only people more excited about this space than us are our community partners!

“Hoboken Grace is an active partner in the growth of our nonprofit that serves underprivileged youth. Without Hoboken Grace, we would not be where we are today. We fully support their plans to develop a community center and look to continue working with them in the future.” – CEO, Community Lifestyle 

“Hoboken Grace Church has made and continues to make a tremendous positive impact in Hoboken. Having a permanent location would be an asset for the community. \[They are\] a force for good and presence for the whole community.” – Director, In Jesus Name Charities

“Hoboken Grace is a vital partner of New ity Kids in our mission to support the under-resourced kids of Hudson county to become agents of change in their communities, and also in their quest for college. We have found \[them\] to be a great neighbor and force for good, especially for our most disadvantaged citizens. We hope that the Hoboken City Council will approve their request to redevelop 4019 14th Street into a vibrant community center.” – Community Engagement Coordinator, New City Kids 

“Hoboken Grace has helped us further our mission of supporting and advocating for people who have Down syndrome (DS) since our inception in 2005\. We fully support Hoboken Grace’s plans to develop a community center and look forward to our continued partnership with their organization.” – Vice President, Rock the 21

“We provide our students with ESL courses, GED/TASC preparation and computer literacy. We also provide our students with regular conversation practice and additional support, including health webinars, legal counsel workshops, and emotional counsel referrals. The Open Door is forever thankful for the impact of Hoboken Grace on the Hudson County community! We are so hopeful they will get the additional space they need to have an even greater impact in the future.” – Cofounder & Executive Director, The Open Door 

“I am writing to express my vehement support for Hoboken Grace’s Church’s application to procure a community building. Not only do I entrust that they will continue to act as a hub for community partnerships, but I can say that without a doubt, TRUE Mentors, Inc. would not exist without the initial efforts and ongoing support from Hoboken Grace Church in particular.” – Executive Director, TRUE Mentors

“Having somewhere like the newly anticipated Hoboken Grace building could be life-changing. That may sound drastic, but feel free to attend one of our future meetings and you can see the impact these meetings can have on our young girls. It is life-changing.” – Girl Scout Leader of Troop 11175

**Prayer & Next Steps**

As the purchase process proceeds and discussions continue on zoning, permits, and approvals, we are facing the most important part of the battle. We ask everyone to pray for the process, the church leadership and our city leaders as we work through logistical and other considerations that we are sure to face. Plans to move into the space are in development, but we know that it will likely not take place until at least mid-2022 at the earliest. 

If you have been waiting to commit to the Home Initiative, now is the time. We are going to change what it’s like to live in Hoboken, and so don’t just watch what happens…be a part of it! _Click_ [_here_](http://www.hobokengrace.com/home) _to_ _learn more about how to support or be involved in the Home Initiative._ 


Our New Home

Refreshed. Renewed. Rested. Just a few words that sum up the Axiom Homecoming Retreat from this past weekend. Twenty-three of us headed out to Schooleys Mountain, NJ for a weekend focused on experiencing time with God in a new way.

Through movies, literature, art and solitude we practiced pausing the insignificant and temporary to be more aware of His dreams and purposes for our lives.

Coming out of the weekend each person went home with new ideas, next steps and rhythms to incorporate what they learned and discovered into the day-to-day. It is not about arriving, but becoming. Becoming more aware of God in us, around us and how he uses us to love the world.

To learn more about Axiom and how to sign up for the next retreat contact the Next Steps Team at equip@hobokengrace.com!


Axiom Homecoming 2021

July 4th fell on a Sunday this year, so we hosted a fun BBQ at the Lawn! There were hot dogs, hamburgers, cornhole, exploding watermelons and much more! The Lawn space is one that we’ve grown to love over the past year and once again it was the perfect venue to bring the community together.

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Roman and James worked hard all morning and afternoon providing their grilling services, while Pastor Chris showed off his precision skills in the cornhole tournament. Of course it wouldn’t be a Hoboken Grace celebration without a photobooth area for all the pictures to be taken (because if there are no pictures, did it really happen?). The sun shining and rain holding off for the entire day was the extra cherry on top. 

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On a typical Sundaywith three different services and Grace Kids going on at the same time, people are often spread out. But not on this day. We saw family and friends of all ages running around, catching up and playing games with one another. You could look out and see everyone celebrating the moment. This type of environment is what we hope to provide as much possible! Not only for the time we get to pause and reflect on the importance of this holiday to our country, but for the community and connection we get along with it.


Celebrating July 4th

Last Sunday, we as a church family had the honor of witnesses one of the most joyous occasion that we share as a body. The cute babies of Hoboken Grace got up on stage in front of everyone (with the help of their parents of course) to be dedicated to our church in a tradition known as a “Baby Dedication.” For those unfamiliar with the concept, a Baby Dedication is a church ceremony in which parents present their young children before the congregation and devote themselves to raise that child in a God loving home. 

Pastor Chris has often spoken about investing in the next generation of our community. This is a big reason for why the Home Initiative is so important. We want to not only love and serve those around us in the here and now, but look to the future at how we can best serve and love those who are just starting their faith journey and what that will look like many years from now. A Baby Dedication is a perfect example of a starting point in making that commitment to the future of what our church can become because of who will be here after us. 

As church members, we aren’t just bystanders to this act that the parents are presenting to us and God. We also have an important job in all of this. Which is to commit to lifting these babies up in the church environment whenever possible as they are growing up and navigating their own church journey even years from now. This is the very first step in faith journey of these young ones, and for the foreseeable future, they will be with us for the long haul. Whether it’s them taking their first steps, being a curious learner in Grace Kids, or serving on a team decades from now, the example we set for these babies will have ripple effects throughout their lives as they form their own bond with the Father who loves and created them. It is the parent’s job to raise their kids to the best of their abilities, but when it comes to faith, it can be a rocky, unpredictable road that will require all the help they can get from their church family. 

Baby Dedication Sunday is such a special day for everyone who attends. For the parents who are making the public commitment to raise their newborns in the church, to the church body who get to witness the birth of new members, and especially to God, for having his creations in the hands of family and friends who have made the commitment to love and nurture these lives on the path that best serves Him. 


Child Dedication

This past Baptism Sunday was held on Father’s Day and that made it even more special than usual. Each person who gets baptized has their own reasons for taking the step and with that comes an array of emotions that accompany the process. Sometimes the step can even be a gift for the friends and family who have been supporting and praying for us on the journey. That was the case this past Sunday, as a mother/daughter duo took the step together as a surprise Father’s Day gift for dad! 

We saw three people take the step of baptism on Sunday and we spoke to all three of them to hear about their story and what made them decide to get baptized. 

_**Susan- 9:30 Service Baptism**_

**Story Team: What was the feeling like after you were baptized?**

**Susan:** After my baptism I was so excited to begin my new journey in my faith. I was forming a closer relationship with Jesus. 

**Story Team:** **Who was up there with you?**

**Susan:** I was joined by my daughter Erin, her husband James, my grandchildren, and my dinner group

**Story Team: What made you take the step of baptism?**

**Susan:** Pastor Chris had talked about faith. He said something to the effect that no one is sure about their faith journey but by making the commitment first, it only helps your faith get stronger. 

**Story Team: For another Hoboken Grace community member who may be thinking about taking this step, what would you say to them?**

**Susan:** I would say “go for it”. If you believe in Jesus why not just take the step? You might have doubts but this helps remove those doubts and make you feel even closer to Him.

**Story Team: Anything else you’d like to share?** 

**Susan:** I feel that Hoboken Grace has truly been a gift from God for me. Since I joined, I realized how God and Jesus have been instrumental in my life all along. My eyes have been opened to the blessings I receive every day!

_**Margarita and Leah- Mother & Daughter 11:00 am Service Baptisms**_ 

**Story Team: What was the feeling like after you were baptized?** 

**Margarita:** I felt so much love and freedom! I was in a state of pure contentment and peace like nothing I can ever describe. When I came up from being under the water, everything was glowing and I felt God’s and Jesus’ presence in a very real way.

**Leah:** After I was baptized, I felt an ethereal feeling consume me, a feeling of security, happiness, and bliss as I knew that I was now fully devoted to the Lord. I felt secure in my faith and future. I know God has plans to prosper me and this was the first step in a journey full of thousands of steps to reach a plentiful and massive goal. 

**Story Team: Who was up there with you?** 

**Margarita:** My husband, daughter Leah, son, my mom and my mother-in-law. One of my dear friends Betsy, and my first couple’s dinner group members; Nancy, Kelvin, Fernanda and Justin, as well as my new dinner group members (women’s group) Eli and Bonita.

**Leah:** My mother Margarita, my father, my grandmothers, Diana, Elizabeth, Karen, and Cristina- my friends from the Mexico mission trip. 

**Story Team: How was it as mother/daughter being baptized together and how did you pull off the Father’s Day surprise?!**

**Margarita:** It was an added blessing, being baptized alongside my daughter. Once again God gave me a small glimpse of His glory and on Father’s Day! Once I shared the news of my baptism with Leah, she was eager and ready to take this journey, at that moment we decided how amazing it would be for Leah to surprise her father. We had to be a little tricky and plan around him, but it worked! Carmelo was so surprised and emotional; we were all emotional!

**Leah:** Being a mother/daughter baptism was amazing because I felt safe and solidarity taking this step with my mom as she influenced me to take this step to change for the better. In response to pulling this off, it was super difficult as I had to be surreptitious, secretive, and stealthy showing me that I’d make a pretty good actress or CIA agent!

**Story Team** **: What made you take the step of baptism?**

**Margarita:** I felt that Jesus wanted my obedience and I submitted to His will and got baptized. I was ready to make a public declaration of my faith. All the internal stuff has been in place for a long time, and in my heart, I knew it was time to take the next step. 

**Leah:** I took the step as a renewal and I wanted to establish a rapport with God and get out of my comfort zone in order to feel comfortable in getting to know Him better. 

**Story Team: For another Hoboken Grace community member who may be thinking about taking this step, what would you say to them?** 

**Margarita:** Everyone’s experience is different of course and it is not always the same for everyone but regardless, you won’t regret it! Taking the next step to me seals the commitment that you are ready to grow, learn, and love Jesus. For me, it will be one of the most memorable spiritual experiences ever.

**Leah:** I would say that this step, although it may feel like a leap, is a beautiful thing. It will make you feel secure and have reassurance by reminding you how great He is and what He is doing in your life. 

**Story Team: Anything else you’d like to share?** 

**Margarita:** I truly believe that God granted just a sliver of His glory that day. Of course, I missed Pastor High that day, but being there with Anthony was so special having him present next to me, meant so much. Hoboken Grace has helped me grow in this journey and the feeling of family warms my heart when I think about all that Hoboken Grace Church means to me. The consistent support is immeasurable.

**Leah:** I’d like to share that this was probably the best Father’s Day gift ever, so my apologies to my siblings for making this pretty hard to top haha!

Click [here](http://Hobokengrace.com/nextsteps) to learn more about how you can take the step of baptism!


The Feeling of Baptism


This Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day at Hoboken Grace. It was wonderful to honor our fathers, grandfathers, and the father-figures who have been instrumental in making us who we are today. As a gift to all fathers who attended, we had a special churro bar and we gave out Hoboken Grace aprons for dad to use when he’s being master of the grill!

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There were also 3 baptisms, 2 of them being a moving surprise Father’s Day present for one of the dads!

Father’s Day was also the first time Pastor Anthony gave the message since his surgery. It was a great conversation for the second week of the Learning to Love Roller Coasters series. Pastor Anthony knows better than most how life can be like a roller coaster, having had many ups and downs with his cancer battle these last few months.

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He spoke about how he struggled to find God’s peace in the midst of the hard times but he worked on trusting Him and letting God control the ride and once he relinquished control, he felt peace again. It was a poignant and inspiring message and a great continuation of this relevant series. Pastor Anthony said that we can have confidence riding the roller coaster of life because of who we know, where we’ll go, and what He’ll show. When we know God, we know the creator of the ride and He knows where we’re going, and He will show us the way.

It was such an awesome day celebrating our earthly fathers and our Father in heaven who loves us as His own!

If you missed any of it, you can catch up [here](https://hobokengrace.com/podcast/) and be sure to join us next week as we continue the conversation!


Father’s Day at Hoboken Grace

In Grace Kids we seek to help people find their way back to God by creating environments where kids can experience, learn about, respond to, and grow in the truth and love of Jesus while their parents have the opportunity to experience God through the message downstairs.

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One of our favorite Sundays of the year in Grace Kids is Graduation Sunday! Graduation in Grace Kids is a special Sunday where we celebrate all that the kids have learned and accomplished throughout the last year! Our preschool kids make the move to Clubhouse and all of our Clubhouse kids move into their new classes based on the grade they’ll be in in the fall. This includes our 5th graders who are moving to our Middle School Groups! 

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We participate in lots of fun activities, decorate graduation caps, have some yummy treats and take lots of pictures to commemorate the day!! I think the treats are probably a crowd favorite with the kids and the parents usually cherish the pictures the most.

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“My favorite thing about graduation is welcoming the rising kindergartners into Clubhouse and seeing their excitement joining in with the older kids in the new activities!” – Said Diane, the Clubhouse Leader. 

We are so thankful that we get to be a part of this incredibly special day each year!


Grace Kids Graduation

This past Sunday we held Team Link as an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the teams at Hoboken Grace and how to make an impact in the community.

For those who do not attend in person or who do not live in the area, it’s also important to talk about remote serving opportunities! We recently sat down with Alex from the communications team and learned about his remote serving experience and how it has impacted his feeling of community and his faith.

Story Team: What team do you serve on and what is your role?

_Alex: I serve as part of the Story team within Communications. My main role is to write what we call “blurbs,” which appear in our social media, email newsletters, and other places. I also conduct written interviews to help tell the stories of people in our community._

Story Team: What is the reason you joined and how has it impacted your faith?

_Alex: Before COVID-19 shut the world down, my wife and I were both serving as part of Grace Kids. She was a teacher and I helped families check their kids in. We both felt called to serve, but I was certainly hesitant about taking this step since I had only recently started attending church again after a decade-long break. But I took the step of faith with my wife and grew a lot because of it. When the world stopped doing anything in-person, my wife and I packed a small suitcase and drove down to her parents’ house in Georgia. We thought we would have a nice 2 week vacation, but we’re still here 15 months later (and still with the same 5 t-shirts that we both packed)._ 

_We had both fallen into a rhythm of serving with Grace Kids, so we immediately felt like something was missing from our lives. I brought this up once in Dinner Group and Jolene (one of our dinner group leaders) mentioned that I should consider joining the Story team because they needed some help and it was easy to do remotely. I resisted the idea greatly because I am totally uncomfortable writing for an audience, but I couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that something was missing from my life._ 

_A few months went by, and Pastor Chris gave a message saying you are supposed to take steps of faith before you are ready and grow because of it, not wait until you are ready to do so. Like Anthony likes to say, this was a pretty clear “nudge” to me from God. At the same time, we were also doing something in dinner group called “soul support,” where a different person would share something uplifting each week. For my week, we were in the middle of the Making Love series, so I wrote something about what it means to me to love your neighbor. People in dinner group really liked it, and Jolene didn’t hesitate to say that the Story team still needed help. So, despite my fears and anxiety and never having written social media content before, I said “yes” to join the Story team and haven’t looked back._

Story Team: What is it like to serve remotely and how do you like to make an impact?

_Alex: Serving remotely is great for me, because I can answer God’s call to impact my community despite living 800 miles away from the physical building where we hold services. It’s a bit strange that I haven’t met most of the team in person, but this is totally insignificant compared to the opportunity to serve. We’ve all gotten used to Zoom meetings by now, so it isn’t a challenge at all to coordinate remotely._ 

_I always prefer to make an impact in the background, and serving remotely is a great way to do this. I was initially scared about writing for hundreds of people, but it’s nowhere near as bad as I was making it out to be._ 

Story Team: Even though it is remote, has serving on a team helped to deepen relationships and friendships?

_Alex: Yes! I’ve met new people and worked with a few people on Hoboken Grace staff for the first time. Like I said above, I still consider myself new to “this whole church thing,” so I was a little intimidated by this in the beginning. But getting to know the team has opened new connections, deepen existing friendships, and helped me grow my faith by saying “yes” before I was ready. The team is completely invested not only in building each other up, but also producing the best possible content to help people find their way back to God, myself included._ 

Story Team: What would you say to someone who is unsure about serving remotely?

_Alex: Dive in! Give it a shot. Worst case, it might not be the best fit and you can pivot to something else that fits your strengths better. But you don’t know until you try. I’ve grown a lot in my faith by trusting God’s plan for me and saying yes before I felt ready. I plan to remember this in the future and continue to take new steps. That’s not to say that I won’t be afraid of stepping into the unknown or resist these steps a little, but I will have this experience that I can look back on and remember that it was worth the small amount of “growing pains” in the end._

Ready to join a team? Click [here](https://hobokengrace.com/serve/) to learn more!


Serving from Home

To many, Memorial Day weekend is the “official” kick-off to summer. A blocked off time to remember and honor those who have served in our armed forces and lost life in the fight to preserve our freedom and how we live in this country. While it opens up the opportunity to travel out of town, for those who choose to stick around the Mile Square, Hoboken Grace has its annual Memorial Day picnic as a means of bringing our community together on this day for some fellowship, good food and fun games.

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This was the first picnic we were able to have in our very own space after having access to the lawn after the holiday weekend last year. We at Hoboken Grace love a good park! But having our space allows it to feel more intimate and safe for those still not feeling up for being among a crowd of strangers. Fortunately, the rain held off, which meant the many hours of cornhole, Oreo stacking and general chit-chat were on and full of competitive spirits (except for the chit-chat. I’m not sure that could be a competition…yet!)

The fun of events like this is getting to spend time with families and individuals of all ages.

There aren’t too many events where you can witness kids interacting with adults, kids interacting with other kids, and adults interacting with high stakes, sweat inducing lawn games. Some folks are still seeing each other for the first time since last year, and what better way to bring everyone together?

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Memorial Day at Hoboken Grace

At Hoboken Grace, so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without the countless volunteers who give tirelessly to lead our groups and teams. Each leader is a vital part of the mission and helps us spread the love of God to those around us. 

This past weekend we honored those who give of their time and talents to lead well with our annual Leadership Weekend. It was especially important this year as we had to cancel last year during the pandemic. There are many new leaders this year as the pandemic has brought new people in as others left the area for good. So being able to come together and celebrate our leaders and allow them to meet each other face-to-face, was essential. 

It was so great to be able to support each other and celebrate together as we were encouraged and got prepared for the great things God will do this year within our church and community. There were three main tenets that came out of the weekend; Loving Well, Helping People, and Leading People. By supporting and helping our leaders and loving them well it makes it possible for them to love and help those they lead. 

The weekend started on Saturday with a 2-session leadership development seminar to help our leaders talk to each other, get ideas, and ask the hard questions. Small groups and breakout sessions helped the leaders connect with each other and offer each other support and encouragement. 

 After that, the day ended with an awesome BBQ. Previously planned for the Lawn, the BBQ was moved inside 301 Garden due to rain, but that didn’t stop the fun! Two food trucks pulled up to 301 Garden serving up an all-we-could-eat delicious spread. There was cornhole, giant Jenga, and a ton of other fun games, as well an awesome kids area with movies, toys, and video games. It was such a fun time and so special to have everyone together after a year of being apart. 

Sunday was supposed to be a day at Six Flags, but the rain once again altered plans. Tickets were distributed and leaders will go with their families as they please at a later date. 

Equipping our leaders to lead well is one of the most important things we do at Hoboken Grace and without our leaders we wouldn’t be able to complete our mission of helping people find their way back to God. We are so grateful for all of our leaders and we were thrilled to be able to honor and celebrate them again this year. 

Great leaders are always needed, if you’ve been feeling called to lead a Dinner Group, a team or want to learn more check out [Next Steps here](https://hobokengrace.com/nextsteps/), and maybe you can join us at next year’s Leadership Weekend and we will be celebrating your contribution! 


Leading Well- Leadership Weekend 2021

We Believe was held last Sunday and is‌ ‌designed‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌kids‌ ‌learn‌ ‌what‌ ‌it‌ ‌means‌ ‌to‌ ‌have‌ ‌a‌ ‌personal‌ ‌relationship‌ ‌with‌ ‌Jesus‌ ‌and‌ ‌what‌ ‌it‌ ‌means‌ ‌to‌ ‌take‌ ‌the‌ ‌step‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism.‌ ‌The‌ ‌class‌ ‌provides a welcoming space to engage‌ ‌in‌ ‌this‌ ‌ conversation with‌ ‌your‌ ‌child‌ and‌ ‌give‌s parents the‌ ‌tools‌ ‌to‌ ‌answer‌ ‌their‌ ‌questions‌ ‌as‌ ‌you‌ ‌continue‌ the conversation‌‌ ‌at‌ ‌home.‌ ‌ ‌  
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We sat down with one of the parents who attended this weekend.

**1.Why‌ ‌did‌ ‌you‌ ‌attend‌ ‌the‌ ‌class‌ ‌and‌ ‌what‌ ‌were‌ ‌you‌ ‌hoping‌ ‌to‌ ‌learn?‌ ‌**

I’ve‌ ‌been‌ ‌attending‌ ‌HG‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌couple‌ ‌years‌ ‌now,‌ ‌and‌ ‌as‌ ‌I‌ ‌am‌ ‌taking‌ ‌the‌ ‌step‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌myself‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌next‌ ‌couple‌ ‌of‌ ‌weeks,‌ ‌I‌ ‌wanted‌ ‌my‌ ‌son‌ ‌who‌ ‌is‌ ‌8‌ ‌years‌ ‌old‌ ‌to‌ ‌share‌ ‌this‌ ‌class‌ ‌with‌ ‌me‌, be‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌ask‌ ‌questions‌ ‌and‌ ‌talk‌ ‌about‌ ‌what‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌means.‌I‌ ‌wanted‌ ‌to‌ ‌have‌ ‌this‌ ‌time‌ ‌together‌ ‌and‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌engage‌ ‌these‌ ‌doubts‌ ‌and‌ ‌questions‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌Grace‌ ‌Kids‌ ‌teachers.‌ ‌Also‌ ‌just‌ ‌being‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌attend‌ ‌the‌ ‌class‌ ‌and‌ ‌to‌ ‌know‌ ‌our‌ ‌church‌ ‌family‌ ‌is‌ ‌there‌ ‌to‌ ‌guide‌ ‌us‌ ‌in‌ ‌this‌ ‌process‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌great.‌

**2.How‌ ‌do‌ ‌you‌ ‌feel‌ ‌about‌ ‌your‌ ‌son‌ ‌taking‌ ‌the‌ ‌step‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌after‌ ‌attending‌ ‌“We‌ ‌Believe”?‌ ‌‌**

I‌ ‌am‌ ‌not‌ ‌sure‌ ‌if‌ ‌we‌ ‌are‌ ‌getting‌ ‌baptized‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌same‌ ‌day,‌ ‌but‌ ‌I‌ ‌was‌ ‌really‌ ‌happy‌ ‌when‌ ‌my‌ ‌son‌ ‌said‌ ‌“I‌ ‌want‌ ‌to‌ ‌love‌ ‌God‌ ‌forever!”‌ ‌and‌ ‌being‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌explain‌ ‌to‌ ‌him‌ ‌that‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌is‌ ‌just‌ ‌that!‌ ‌Loving‌ ‌God‌ ‌forever‌ ‌and‌ ‌making‌ ‌that‌ ‌statement‌ ‌public‌ ‌as‌ ‌we‌ ‌answer‌ ‌this‌ ‌question‌ ‌on‌ ‌stage‌ ‌the‌ ‌day‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism.‌ ‌I‌ ‌think‌ ‌the‌ ‌class‌ ‌helped‌ ‌him‌ ‌get‌ ‌clarity‌ ‌about‌ ‌what‌ ‌sin‌ ‌is,‌ ‌why‌ ‌we‌ ‌get‌ ‌baptized,‌ ‌and‌ ‌how to‌ ‌explain‌ ‌these‌ ‌concepts‌ ‌to‌ ‌an‌ ‌8‌ ‌year‌ ‌old.‌ ‌Regardless‌ ‌of‌ ‌him‌ ‌making‌ ‌the‌ ‌decision‌ ‌now,‌ ‌I‌ ‌know‌ ‌God‌ ‌is‌ ‌working‌ ‌on‌ ‌his‌ ‌heart‌ ‌and‌ ‌giving‌ ‌him‌ ‌clarity.‌ ‌  
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**3.What‌ ‌is‌ ‌your‌ ‌advice‌ ‌to‌ ‌other‌ ‌parents‌ ‌that‌ ‌are‌ ‌struggling‌ ‌with‌ ‌questions‌ ‌about‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌and‌ ‌how‌ ‌to‌ ‌encourage‌ ‌their‌ ‌kids‌ ‌to‌ ‌take‌ ‌this‌ ‌step?‌ ‌‌**

I‌ ‌think‌ ‌as‌ ‌adults‌ ‌we‌ ‌are‌ ‌all‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌different‌ ‌stage‌ ‌on‌ ‌our‌ ‌faith‌ ‌journey,‌ ‌and‌ ‌our‌ ‌kids‌ ‌are the same.‌ ‌I‌ ‌would‌ ‌just‌ ‌say‌ ‌to‌ ‌embrace‌ ‌where‌ ‌they‌ ‌are‌ ‌and‌ ‌guide‌ ‌by‌ ‌example!‌ You can‌ ‌rely‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌support‌ ‌that‌ ‌we‌ ‌can‌ ‌find‌ ‌in‌ ‌our‌ ‌church‌ ‌family.‌ ‌ ‌Also‌ ‌do not‌ ‌be‌ ‌afraid‌ ‌to‌ ‌tell‌ ‌our‌ ‌kids‌ ‌that‌ ‌we‌ ‌don’t‌ ‌have‌ ‌the‌ ‌answer‌ ‌if‌ ‌we‌ ‌don’t!‌ ‌It’s‌ ‌ok‌ ‌to‌ ‌not‌ ‌know,‌ ‌and‌ ‌to seek‌ ‌the‌ ‌right‌ ‌answers.‌ ‌I‌ ‌think‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌important‌ ‌to‌ ‌guide‌ ‌them‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌way‌ ‌possible,‌ ‌so‌ ‌reach‌ ‌out‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌staff‌ ‌member‌ ‌at‌ ‌HG‌ ‌with‌ ‌any‌ ‌questions‌ ‌they‌ ‌might‌ ‌have.‌ ‌

**4.What‌ ‌was‌ ‌the‌ ‌biggest‌ ‌take‌ ‌away‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌class?‌ ‌And for‌ ‌your‌ ‌son?‌ ‌‌**

I‌ ‌think‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌just‌ ‌the‌ ‌fact‌ ‌that ‌I‌ ‌can‌ ‌take‌ ‌a‌ ‌class‌ ‌alongside‌ ‌my‌ ‌son,‌ ‌being‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌read‌ ‌and‌ ‌answer‌ ‌these‌ ‌questions‌ ‌together‌ ‌and‌ ‌be‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌continue‌ ‌at‌ ‌home.‌ ‌I‌ ‌think‌ ‌he‌ ‌was‌ ‌also‌ ‌able‌ ‌to‌ ‌share‌ ‌his‌ ‌thoughts‌ ‌in‌ ‌an‌ ‌environment‌ ‌where‌ ‌he‌ ‌feels‌ ‌comfortable,‌ ‌and‌ ‌I‌ ‌know‌ ‌he‌ ‌was‌ ‌because‌ ‌he‌ ‌didn’t‌ ‌stop‌ ‌talking!‌ ‌

 **‌5.What‌ ‌is‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌for‌ ‌you?‌ ‌Did‌ ‌your‌ ‌idea‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌change‌ ‌after‌ ‌the‌ ‌class?‌ ‌**

I‌ ‌don’t‌ ‌think‌ ‌it‌ ‌changed‌ ‌but‌ ‌it‌ ‌was‌ ‌definitely‌ ‌reinforced.‌ ‌I‌ ‌know‌ ‌this‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌step‌ ‌God‌ ‌calls‌ ‌us‌ ‌to,‌ ‌and‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌an‌ ‌important‌ ‌affirmation‌ ‌of‌ ‌our‌ ‌love‌ ‌for‌ ‌Him, and‌ ‌acceptance‌ ‌of‌ ‌God‌ ‌as‌ ‌our‌ ‌savior.‌ ‌I‌ ‌think‌ ‌there‌ ‌is‌ ‌no‌ ‌reason‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌hesitant!‌ ‌If‌ ‌you‌ ‌trust‌ ‌what‌ ‌God‌ ‌is‌ ‌doing‌ ‌in‌ ‌your‌ ‌life,‌ ‌and‌ ‌what‌ ‌He‌ ‌did‌ ‌for‌ ‌us,‌ ‌the‌ ‌step‌ ‌of‌ ‌baptism‌ ‌to‌ ‌me,‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌just‌ ‌like‌ ‌saying‌ ‌it‌ ‌out‌ ‌loud‌ ‌how‌ ‌much‌ ‌we‌ ‌love‌ ‌Him!‌ ‌


We Believe!

Taking the step of baptism is an emotional and exciting event. At Hoboken Grace, we believe no one should take the step alone. We are all on this journey together as a church family and we love to celebrate these things as a family! That’s why when someone is baptized, they do so surrounded by their friends and family to support and encourage them as they take the step. The feeling and experience is different for everyone so we checked in with Athina who was baptized last week to ask her about her experience and who was with her as she publicly declared her faith in Jesus. 

**Story Team:** What was the feeling like after you were baptized?

**Athina**: I felt invigorated. I was shaking and genuinely excited. If I think about it too much I’ll cry. Even now, a couple days later, I feel new.

**Story Team:** Who was up there with you?

**Athina:** My parents, maternal grandparents, and boyfriend. They’ve all been instrumental in my spiritual journey, never judging me for having questions and loving me every step of the way. My grandparents have especially been role models in faith to me, their optimism and love for God is so prevalent in their everyday lives. I hope to have a faith as strong as theirs when I’m in my 80s!

**Story Team:** For another Hoboken Grace community member who may be thinking about taking this step, what would you say to them?

**Athina:** To be a little punny – dive in! I waited a long time until I felt like I was “ready,” but the reality is that it didn’t matter. I wasn’t any more “ready” yesterday than I was months ago when I returned to faith. The only thing that made me ready is believing in Jesus’ resurrection and what it means.

**Story Team:** What made you take the step of baptism?

**Athina:** I felt called to it. I came to the realization that I didn’t have to be good enough or do enough, Jesus showed me that I am saved through faith and all else will follow. I saw two paths ahead of me, one where I try and fail to hold myself to an impossible standard and constantly wonder when I’ll be good enough or another, where I accept that I am flawed and that the only recourse is accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I wanted to make the commitment to live by faith and love as He does, knowing that it is a lifelong journey and not the finish line

**Story Team:** Anything else you’d like to share? 

**Athina:** My grandma loved the way Hoboken Grace does baptisms so much (inviting up the family to pray and support together) that she said she’s going to recommend it at her church too! Also, getting involved in the Hoboken Grace community was very helpful. I joined a dinner group – speaking to other women of faith, listening to their stories, and realizing that there are others who have had similar journeys to me has been more impactful than I can put into words.

Ready to take this step yourself? [Click here to learn more!](https://hobokengrace.com/baptism/)


Dive in! Taking the Step of Baptism

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Everything we do revolves around our mission of helping people find their way back to God. Our goal is to demonstrate who God really is and to let others know that God wants a relationship with each and every one of us.

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