Community of Grace
Hayward CA
94544
Who we are
OUR PURPOSE
Developing Transformed Lovers of God who Transform their World
WHO WE ARE
As a community, we partner with God to equip people to walk in the fullness of their purposes by helping them deepen their relationship with Jesus and others, by helping with restoration of the soul, growth in maturity and character development, and by empowering them to accomplish the things God has called them to do. When love is the foundation, it becomes a safer place to take risks, succeed and/or fail, but still grow. As people experience victories, they will take what they learn and lead others into experiencing God and the next steps of their destinies.
Community of Grace CORE VALUES
The Presence of God: The first commandment of loving God means that we first pursue living in His Presence enjoying Him. Everything revolves around His Presence. Worship is the practice of pursuing His Presence and should be expressed extravagantly. [“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” Westminster Catechism (1647)]
Honor: Honor acknowledges who people are as seen through the eyes of heaven which positions us to give them the value that they deserve, to receive the gift of who they are in our lives, and treat them accordingly. It includes effective confrontation, which is a key to sustaining an environment of grace. Honor has love as its foundation, is nonjudgmental, and respects each other even in differences.
Community and Family: Family is the government of Heaven. Expressed on this earth, the members of the body should relate to each other as family with love as our foundation. Fellowship to build a cohesive covenant community is vital to our mission. Community requires us to be hospitable, extending ourselves to each other.
Supernatural: Living in the supernatural should be normal and expected for followers of Jesus Christ. It includes things like healing, miracles, signs, wonders, angels, translations, transportations, resurrections, etc. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.” (John 14:12 NASB)
The Word of God: The Bible is our foundation of objective truth. His sheep can hear the voice of God but it doesn’t contradict the Bible. Prophecy is significant in the pursuit of God’s purpose though it doesn’t add to the Bible.
Developing Transformed Lovers of God who Transform their World
WHO WE ARE
As a community, we partner with God to equip people to walk in the fullness of their purposes by helping them deepen their relationship with Jesus and others, by helping with restoration of the soul, growth in maturity and character development, and by empowering them to accomplish the things God has called them to do. When love is the foundation, it becomes a safer place to take risks, succeed and/or fail, but still grow. As people experience victories, they will take what they learn and lead others into experiencing God and the next steps of their destinies.
Community of Grace CORE VALUES
The Presence of God: The first commandment of loving God means that we first pursue living in His Presence enjoying Him. Everything revolves around His Presence. Worship is the practice of pursuing His Presence and should be expressed extravagantly. [“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” Westminster Catechism (1647)]
Honor: Honor acknowledges who people are as seen through the eyes of heaven which positions us to give them the value that they deserve, to receive the gift of who they are in our lives, and treat them accordingly. It includes effective confrontation, which is a key to sustaining an environment of grace. Honor has love as its foundation, is nonjudgmental, and respects each other even in differences.
Supernatural: Living in the supernatural should be normal and expected for followers of Jesus Christ. It includes things like healing, miracles, signs, wonders, angels, translations, transportations, resurrections, etc. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.” (John 14:12 NASB)
The Word of God: The Bible is our foundation of objective truth. His sheep can hear the voice of God but it doesn’t contradict the Bible. Prophecy is significant in the pursuit of God’s purpose though it doesn’t add to the Bible.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Jim Newman
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Jim Newman
Leader Bio:
Jim Newman has been a part of Community of Grace since 1985, serving voluntarily over the years in a variety of areas. He joined the church staff in 1998, serving as Youth Pastor until 2004. In 1999 he was licensed to preach and in 2000 he was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel and became an Associate Pastor. Jim also became involved with the church’s recovery ministry and has been involved with the recovery ministry since 1990.
Jim became the Pastor of Recovery in January of 2006 and led that ministry until the spring of 2017. In 2006 Jim began serving as a Healthy Church Consultant for the East Bay Baptist Association (EBBA) and continued in that role until 2019, the EBBA is comprised of 120 churches within a 30 mile radius. Jim worked with many of the churches of the association in order to help them to function in greater health in their operations and ministries, in doing this Jim became a pastor to a number of the pastors in the association and beyond.
As of late 2007, Jim’s role expanded at Community of Grace to include becoming the Pastor of Pastoral Care. In 2014 Jim became the Transitional Pastor of Community of Grace and then became Senior Pastor, a position he still holds at this time. Jim is also a licensed mediator with the State of California having been trained through the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), he was also trained through the SBC as an intentional interim pastor and is a level 4 consultant.
Jim became the Pastor of Recovery in January of 2006 and led that ministry until the spring of 2017. In 2006 Jim began serving as a Healthy Church Consultant for the East Bay Baptist Association (EBBA) and continued in that role until 2019, the EBBA is comprised of 120 churches within a 30 mile radius. Jim worked with many of the churches of the association in order to help them to function in greater health in their operations and ministries, in doing this Jim became a pastor to a number of the pastors in the association and beyond.
As of late 2007, Jim’s role expanded at Community of Grace to include becoming the Pastor of Pastoral Care. In 2014 Jim became the Transitional Pastor of Community of Grace and then became Senior Pastor, a position he still holds at this time. Jim is also a licensed mediator with the State of California having been trained through the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), he was also trained through the SBC as an intentional interim pastor and is a level 4 consultant.
Administration
Admin Name:
Roberta King
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Roberta King
Community of Grace Service Times
Worship Service: Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
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Local outreach & community activities
Food Pantry
Mission: Our ministry is to show the Love of God by providing food, love and prayer to those in our community and church who are in need.
Our Food Pantry ministry functions to bridge a gap for those whose limited income creates an inability to purchase food for themselves and/or their household. The majority of what we supply is in the form of canned and boxed food. We give produce and meats as we are able to get them from the Alameda County Community Food Bank and donations from Trader Joe's where we obtain the majority of our food. We are not a soup kitchen or a place for people to get their whole month's worth of groceries, but we serve as a resource when they run short during the course of the month. We currently provide these services to people on a once a month basis.
We believe that God is personally concerned with each person who comes to our food pantry. Therefore, prayer is offered as a way to bring our clients in touch with God, though it is in no way a requirement to receive food.
In addition to food and prayer, they may be in need of clothing, blankets, or a list of other local resources which we can also provide upon availability.
Our Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. until Noon.(We are closed on 5th Wednesdays)
Please bring a picture ID
Must live in Hayward, San Lorenzo, or Castro Valley
Zucchini Festival - Kennedy Park
Jesus said, "Freely you have received, now freely give."
Since He has paid for all healing, forgiveness, life, and a restored relationship with God, that is what we want to share with others.
For several years now, we have had a Healing Prayer booth at the Hayward Zucchini Festival offering:
• Healing Prayer
• Destiny Words - encouraging words that we believe God has for our guests
• Life Art - which are simple drawings with pencil or pastels that simply convey a blessing or a loving message from God to the individuals
• Dream Interpretation - we have a few trained dream interpreters, and we can do this upon their availability
We have seen many people be encouraged, receive renewed hope, and physical healings.
We get excited when people come by again the next year with eagerness and expectation to receive more! We have been told by a few that they even put their pictures up on their walls!
Easter Egg Hunt - Community of Grace
Usually, this happens the Saturday morning before Easter and is open for all children and their families to come. We have a short presentation in the main auditorium telling about the real meaning of Easter and Jesus' Resurrection. We then dismiss children by age groups and have literally hundreds of eggs hidden in different areas for those designated ages. One of the purposes that we ask for registration is so that we can determine how many eggs per child we have hidden! The egg hunt is followed by a lunch, popcorn, snow cones, outdoor games, prizes and jump houses!
It is a lot of fun for the whole family!
Fall Festival - Community of Grace
We host this on Halloween evening in order to provide a safe and fun alternative to neighborhood "trick or treating." We provide many games and opportunities for the children to collect all kinds of candy, of which there is no lack! Though the theme may change from year to year, nevertheless, our purpose to celebrate the Lord of all good things, remains the same! We provide a community-wide celebration of fun for children and parents with wholesome and safe activities.
Mission: Our ministry is to show the Love of God by providing food, love and prayer to those in our community and church who are in need.
Our Food Pantry ministry functions to bridge a gap for those whose limited income creates an inability to purchase food for themselves and/or their household. The majority of what we supply is in the form of canned and boxed food. We give produce and meats as we are able to get them from the Alameda County Community Food Bank and donations from Trader Joe's where we obtain the majority of our food. We are not a soup kitchen or a place for people to get their whole month's worth of groceries, but we serve as a resource when they run short during the course of the month. We currently provide these services to people on a once a month basis.
We believe that God is personally concerned with each person who comes to our food pantry. Therefore, prayer is offered as a way to bring our clients in touch with God, though it is in no way a requirement to receive food.
In addition to food and prayer, they may be in need of clothing, blankets, or a list of other local resources which we can also provide upon availability.
Our Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. until Noon.(We are closed on 5th Wednesdays)
Please bring a picture ID
Must live in Hayward, San Lorenzo, or Castro Valley
Zucchini Festival - Kennedy Park
Jesus said, "Freely you have received, now freely give."
Since He has paid for all healing, forgiveness, life, and a restored relationship with God, that is what we want to share with others.
For several years now, we have had a Healing Prayer booth at the Hayward Zucchini Festival offering:
• Healing Prayer
• Destiny Words - encouraging words that we believe God has for our guests
• Life Art - which are simple drawings with pencil or pastels that simply convey a blessing or a loving message from God to the individuals
• Dream Interpretation - we have a few trained dream interpreters, and we can do this upon their availability
We have seen many people be encouraged, receive renewed hope, and physical healings.
We get excited when people come by again the next year with eagerness and expectation to receive more! We have been told by a few that they even put their pictures up on their walls!
Easter Egg Hunt - Community of Grace
Usually, this happens the Saturday morning before Easter and is open for all children and their families to come. We have a short presentation in the main auditorium telling about the real meaning of Easter and Jesus' Resurrection. We then dismiss children by age groups and have literally hundreds of eggs hidden in different areas for those designated ages. One of the purposes that we ask for registration is so that we can determine how many eggs per child we have hidden! The egg hunt is followed by a lunch, popcorn, snow cones, outdoor games, prizes and jump houses!
It is a lot of fun for the whole family!
Fall Festival - Community of Grace
We host this on Halloween evening in order to provide a safe and fun alternative to neighborhood "trick or treating." We provide many games and opportunities for the children to collect all kinds of candy, of which there is no lack! Though the theme may change from year to year, nevertheless, our purpose to celebrate the Lord of all good things, remains the same! We provide a community-wide celebration of fun for children and parents with wholesome and safe activities.
Other activities & ministries
Children's Ministry
Little Ones & Kids participate in worship at the beginning of the 10:00 a.m. service in the auditorium. After the singing and music, the children are dismissed and leave for class. We ask that parent(s) or guardian sign each child in at the beginning of class and sign them out at the end.
Vision
• Leading children to have a relationship with Jesus
• Raising up children to be totally devoted to Christ
• Creating an environment in which children have the opportunity to encounter and experience God's love and presence
• Equipping and challenging children to reach out to their world
• Empowering children to know that they are important in God's Kingdom
Children's Special Events
• Easter Egg Hunt*
• Fall Fest*
*see "Outreach" page for more details on these events
Elmhurst Learning Center
Weekday Education
Elmhurst Learning Center has been serving the Bay Area for over 40 years. We offer an academic preschool and kindergarten program that provides cognitive, creative, social and nurturing elements. Students must be at least 2 years (24 months) old to be accepted into our program. They are welcome to remain with us for extended care up to 11 years old if needed.
We offer year round extended care for Kindergarten through 3rd grade (including Park Elementary School students). Our program provides daily a complimentary nutritional; breakfast, family style lunch and a snack in the afternoon. Our menu is designed to be kid friendly yet healthy and nutritious with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains which go beyond the California state requirements to promote good health. We have a skilled cook on staff which prepares our meals here on site.
Our teachers are academically qualified, CPR and First-Aid Certified. Our teachers are experienced and most of the staff has been employed by Elmhurst Learning Center for over 10 years. They are dedicated, caring and loving people who are committed to build your child’s character, confidence and encourage their spiritual growth. They strive to prepare all of our students academically for the next level in their educational journey.
Elmhurst Learning Center is a Christ-centered program. As a Christian program, we offer an academic biblical curriculum from ACSI and Abeka as the core of our teaching. Along with academics we teach the children bible stories, songs and prayers, providing a firm foundation for your child’s future walk with God. We have a corporate Chapel time every Wednesday from
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. which is age appropriate.
Healing Rooms of Hayward
Healing through prayer:
Bringing spiritual and physical wholeness to Hayward and the surrounding cities.
Do you need physical healing? Have a chronic pain or disease?
The Healing Room is a place where people can come to receive prayer for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. It is a ministry of trained volunteers who have genuine compassion for people and believe that God still heals the sick and works miracles today.
We are offering ministry on the 1st Monday/each month from 7 pm - 9 pm (sign in by 8:30 pm) AND, 3rd Saturday/each month from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (sign in by 2:00 pm). No advance reservation or sign up is required!
What to expect: Please enter the side door of the main building (there will be a Healing Rooms sign there). Sign in by filling out a simple form at the reception table. Enter the Main Auditorium where music will be playing, and you can rest and "soak" in God's Presence. A Prayer Team member will come and get you. The team (2-3 people) will pray for you!
We are registered with and operate under the umbrella of the IAHR, International Association of Healing Rooms in Spokane, WA. If you need more information, are traveling, or know of somebody who is looking for a Healing Rooms in their area, please go to: www.healingrooms.com
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear. Isaiah 58:8
Hayward House of Prayer
(formerly "The Prayer Gathering")
Come join us for a time of refreshing! This is a “Devotional Time” designed to provide an anointed atmosphere for individuals to study, meditate, soak in His presence, journal, and read your Bibles. It is a quiet time with the Lord free from distractions.
We web stream from IHOP-KC prayer room, and are open every 3rd Monday of each month from 7pm to 10pm.
Prophetic Ministry
Prophetic Team is on break. Requests will go to a waiting list.
Personal Prayer & Prophetic Ministry Sign ups:
Would you like an opportunity to receive personal prayer and prophetic ministry?
This can be for general encouragement and insight into what the Lord is doing in your life or in regard to specific situations that you may need prayer for. We are happy to minister to specific situations, but you don't need to have one in mind in order to sign up.
We are offering ministry on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights by trained teams, on-site at the church in Hayward, California. We do not accept drop-ins. To get an appointment please leave a message on the Prophetic Ministry extension (510-783-8062 x1035), send an email to prophetic_teams @ icgrace.org, or complete a sign up in the foyer of the church and drop it in the Clear Communications Box. The team scheduler will contact you as soon as possible to set up your appointment time.
If you want to grow in hearing God's voice in a prophetic community, please join us on the 3rd and 4th Sunday nights from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the white house at the back of the parking lot.
Men's Ministry:
Here at Community of Grace, King's Men Ministry of Hayward, it is our desire to bring men together to encourage, have fellowship with each other and challenge us as men to be better husbands, brothers, and friends. We want to help men of God grow deeper in their walk with Jesus Christ.
The church desperately needs men to rise up and lead. Pastors, mothers, spouses, girlfriends, sisters, children...all are praying for the men in their life to experience revival in their relationship with God. Scheduled events are intentionally designed to provide an atmosphere focused on reviving spiritual relationships for men. Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you.Psalm 85:6
God's word speaks about restoration many times. King's Men Ministry is partnering with Ministry Alliance Network to create an environment and provide resources that can be the catalyst for restoring the heart and soul of a man. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12
Once a man has experienced revival through the work of the Holy Spirit and God has rightfully been restored to His place of authority over a man's life, that man is ready to be relaunched to serve in his home, community, church and workplace.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20
We hope you can join us! As Kingdom Builders, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. It is our relationship with God and each other that sets us apart from the spirit of this age and propels us into our destinies in God!
Women's Ministry: "Women of Grace"
Contact info: www.facebook.com/haywardcogwomenofgrace
We meet one time a month with date and time varying according to the activity.
Please call the church office, (510) 783-8062, for next meeting date & time.
Mission Statement/ Purpose: Women of Grace is a Women's Ministry committed to equip all generations of women in a fun, loving, nurturing group. Learning, Living, Loving, and Laughing as we walk with each other in friendship and sisterhood.
Little Ones & Kids participate in worship at the beginning of the 10:00 a.m. service in the auditorium. After the singing and music, the children are dismissed and leave for class. We ask that parent(s) or guardian sign each child in at the beginning of class and sign them out at the end.
Vision
• Leading children to have a relationship with Jesus
• Raising up children to be totally devoted to Christ
• Creating an environment in which children have the opportunity to encounter and experience God's love and presence
• Equipping and challenging children to reach out to their world
• Empowering children to know that they are important in God's Kingdom
Children's Special Events
• Easter Egg Hunt*
• Fall Fest*
*see "Outreach" page for more details on these events
Elmhurst Learning Center
Weekday Education
Elmhurst Learning Center has been serving the Bay Area for over 40 years. We offer an academic preschool and kindergarten program that provides cognitive, creative, social and nurturing elements. Students must be at least 2 years (24 months) old to be accepted into our program. They are welcome to remain with us for extended care up to 11 years old if needed.
We offer year round extended care for Kindergarten through 3rd grade (including Park Elementary School students). Our program provides daily a complimentary nutritional; breakfast, family style lunch and a snack in the afternoon. Our menu is designed to be kid friendly yet healthy and nutritious with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains which go beyond the California state requirements to promote good health. We have a skilled cook on staff which prepares our meals here on site.
Our teachers are academically qualified, CPR and First-Aid Certified. Our teachers are experienced and most of the staff has been employed by Elmhurst Learning Center for over 10 years. They are dedicated, caring and loving people who are committed to build your child’s character, confidence and encourage their spiritual growth. They strive to prepare all of our students academically for the next level in their educational journey.
Elmhurst Learning Center is a Christ-centered program. As a Christian program, we offer an academic biblical curriculum from ACSI and Abeka as the core of our teaching. Along with academics we teach the children bible stories, songs and prayers, providing a firm foundation for your child’s future walk with God. We have a corporate Chapel time every Wednesday from
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. which is age appropriate.
Healing Rooms of Hayward
Healing through prayer:
Bringing spiritual and physical wholeness to Hayward and the surrounding cities.
Do you need physical healing? Have a chronic pain or disease?
The Healing Room is a place where people can come to receive prayer for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. It is a ministry of trained volunteers who have genuine compassion for people and believe that God still heals the sick and works miracles today.
We are offering ministry on the 1st Monday/each month from 7 pm - 9 pm (sign in by 8:30 pm) AND, 3rd Saturday/each month from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (sign in by 2:00 pm). No advance reservation or sign up is required!
What to expect: Please enter the side door of the main building (there will be a Healing Rooms sign there). Sign in by filling out a simple form at the reception table. Enter the Main Auditorium where music will be playing, and you can rest and "soak" in God's Presence. A Prayer Team member will come and get you. The team (2-3 people) will pray for you!
We are registered with and operate under the umbrella of the IAHR, International Association of Healing Rooms in Spokane, WA. If you need more information, are traveling, or know of somebody who is looking for a Healing Rooms in their area, please go to: www.healingrooms.com
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear. Isaiah 58:8
Hayward House of Prayer
(formerly "The Prayer Gathering")
Come join us for a time of refreshing! This is a “Devotional Time” designed to provide an anointed atmosphere for individuals to study, meditate, soak in His presence, journal, and read your Bibles. It is a quiet time with the Lord free from distractions.
We web stream from IHOP-KC prayer room, and are open every 3rd Monday of each month from 7pm to 10pm.
Prophetic Ministry
Prophetic Team is on break. Requests will go to a waiting list.
Personal Prayer & Prophetic Ministry Sign ups:
Would you like an opportunity to receive personal prayer and prophetic ministry?
This can be for general encouragement and insight into what the Lord is doing in your life or in regard to specific situations that you may need prayer for. We are happy to minister to specific situations, but you don't need to have one in mind in order to sign up.
We are offering ministry on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights by trained teams, on-site at the church in Hayward, California. We do not accept drop-ins. To get an appointment please leave a message on the Prophetic Ministry extension (510-783-8062 x1035), send an email to prophetic_teams @ icgrace.org, or complete a sign up in the foyer of the church and drop it in the Clear Communications Box. The team scheduler will contact you as soon as possible to set up your appointment time.
If you want to grow in hearing God's voice in a prophetic community, please join us on the 3rd and 4th Sunday nights from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the white house at the back of the parking lot.
Men's Ministry:
Here at Community of Grace, King's Men Ministry of Hayward, it is our desire to bring men together to encourage, have fellowship with each other and challenge us as men to be better husbands, brothers, and friends. We want to help men of God grow deeper in their walk with Jesus Christ.
The church desperately needs men to rise up and lead. Pastors, mothers, spouses, girlfriends, sisters, children...all are praying for the men in their life to experience revival in their relationship with God. Scheduled events are intentionally designed to provide an atmosphere focused on reviving spiritual relationships for men. Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you.Psalm 85:6
God's word speaks about restoration many times. King's Men Ministry is partnering with Ministry Alliance Network to create an environment and provide resources that can be the catalyst for restoring the heart and soul of a man. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12
Once a man has experienced revival through the work of the Holy Spirit and God has rightfully been restored to His place of authority over a man's life, that man is ready to be relaunched to serve in his home, community, church and workplace.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20
We hope you can join us! As Kingdom Builders, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. It is our relationship with God and each other that sets us apart from the spirit of this age and propels us into our destinies in God!
Women's Ministry: "Women of Grace"
Contact info: www.facebook.com/haywardcogwomenofgrace
We meet one time a month with date and time varying according to the activity.
Please call the church office, (510) 783-8062, for next meeting date & time.
Mission Statement/ Purpose: Women of Grace is a Women's Ministry committed to equip all generations of women in a fun, loving, nurturing group. Learning, Living, Loving, and Laughing as we walk with each other in friendship and sisterhood.
Other information
Community of Grace History
My hidden sins
Here they are, Lord Jesus, my hidden sins. I bring them out of the secret chamber of my heart. I take them out of the darkness and expose them to Your light. Lord, You have promised You will execute Your word upon the earth, thoroughly and quickly. Oh God, thoroughly cleanse my heart; purify me quickly!
Community of Grace listing was last updated on the 4th of March, 2021
