The Global Impact Celebration (GIC) is the single largest missions event at Shades and is one the most exciting weeks in the life of our church. At GIC, missionaries, church planters, and mission organizations from around the world visit with us so we can learn from them, care for them, and discover ways to participate with them. Whether you are seeking to discover how we influence the world through missions or desiring to join a mission, this week will challenge and inspire everyone to better understand the mission of God.
Global Impact Celebration is full of gatherings, forums, lunches, and other ways for you to get to know our ministry partners and also take part in celebrating what God is doing around the world. We encourage you attend as much as you can throughout the week.
You can begin this week to help meet missionary resource needs by contributing gift cards—check out one of the displays outside the Worship Center or click the link below for a list of the specific requests and instructions on returning your gift.
Childcare will be available for selected events. Registration is required. Please select from the following events to sign up.
Feb. 25, 10:00 AM Personalization Event
Feb. 25, 6:30 PM Songs & Stories
Join us Monday mornings, February 14 & 21, for prayer gatherings 6:30-7AM in the Worship Center.
You and your family can serve on local mission projects with Sunday School classes, GIC missionaries, and church planters.
Feb. 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM