We are here at Grace Community church. They just finished the last of three seseices in north libertrttoday andndll were packed. Packed. For some, coming to church is a way to start their christmas celebration. Celebration. 01 51 14 we are committed to the lord jesus. This is his birthdayayit is all about that. At Grace Community church, staff say christmas is part of what its all about. About. Church executive pastor 20 14 47 we hear the message of the baby jesus and people can think thats all good and cute, but the reality is, when jesus came to earth it was a rescue mission. When he came it was really the start of him coming back to bring us back into right relationship. More thth 1500 pepele attend the Non Denominational Church with locations in North Liberty and downtown iowa city. The church expes more people on holidays and with some regulars out of town, a different t congregation. Church executive pastor 20 07 51 we are so glad theyre here. We just hope that they continue to b
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