Since Dalton is multi-cultural, we believe the church should be as well. This means that the church should have worship, learning, fellowship, and ministry opportunities in Spanish as well as English (in the same way that one church might have worship services reflecting more than one worship style).
Our perspective is that it is the nature of the gospel to be crossing cultural and linguistic barriers. The gospel loves to do this, because in doing so it demonstrates its power. Rather than forcing arriving people to conform to the Anglo culture, the gospel becomes incarnate in their culture and language. Our desire is to be a home to people of various cultures that opens the door to them by ministering to them in their native language.
The components of our Spanish Language Ministry are:
Preaching in Spanish – Our Spanish speaking and Anglo members gather together to begin worship, but break up for preaching, with Pastor Ireta preaching in the Spanish Language Ministries room in Spanish.
Sunday School – Children of our Hispanic members are incorporated into our children’s and youth Sunday School program. Pastor Ireta teaches a class for adults in Spanish. The class is currently studying the book of James.
Wednesday evening classes – Following our Wednesday evening fellowship meal, Pastor Ireta teaches a Bible study in the Spanish Language Ministries room.
English classes – English classes are currently being offered on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. Our English language program has classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. The classes are staffed by volunteers from the church. If you would be interested in helping as a teacher, teacher’s helper, or would be willing to help with child care; or if you are interested in attending the classes, please contact Pastor Ireta.
Discipleship classes – Pastor Ireta leads several one-on-one and small group discipleship classes for Spanish speakers. If you would like to be involved, contact him or call the church office.
Plaza Communitaria – This is a program in which we are able to offer education in Spanish on, elementary, middle, and high school levels. These classes (including English) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with classes in the mornings and the afternoons. Elementary, middle and high school diplomas can be achieved through these classes. Click here for our 2009 Banquet Video.
Other events: Grace offers a number of special events geared toward our Spanish Language worshipers, including a Fiesta in early August, concerts and seminars touching on spiritual growth and family life. Contact Pastor Ireta for more details
Our perspective is that it is the nature of the gospel to be crossing cultural and linguistic barriers. The gospel loves to do this, because in doing so it demonstrates its power. Rather than forcing arriving people to conform to the Anglo culture, the gospel becomes incarnate in their culture and language. Our desire is to be a home to people of various cultures that opens the door to them by ministering to them in their native language.
The components of our Spanish Language Ministry are:
Preaching in Spanish – Our Spanish speaking and Anglo members gather together to begin worship, but break up for preaching, with Pastor Ireta preaching in the Spanish Language Ministries room in Spanish.
Sunday School – Children of our Hispanic members are incorporated into our children’s and youth Sunday School program. Pastor Ireta teaches a class for adults in Spanish. The class is currently studying the book of James.
Wednesday evening classes – Following our Wednesday evening fellowship meal, Pastor Ireta teaches a Bible study in the Spanish Language Ministries room.
English classes – English classes are currently being offered on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the church. Our English language program has classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. The classes are staffed by volunteers from the church. If you would be interested in helping as a teacher, teacher’s helper, or would be willing to help with child care; or if you are interested in attending the classes, please contact Pastor Ireta.
Discipleship classes – Pastor Ireta leads several one-
Plaza Communitaria – This is a program in which we are able to offer education in Spanish on, elementary, middle, and high school levels. These classes (including English) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with classes in the mornings and the afternoons. Elementary, middle and high school diplomas can be achieved through these classes. Click here for our 2009 Banquet Video.
Other events: Grace offers a number of special events geared toward our Spanish Language worshipers, including a Fiesta in early August, concerts and seminars touching on spiritual growth and family life. Contact Pastor Ireta for more details
Ministerio en Lenguaje Hispano
Dalton es una ciudad multicultural. Por lo que creemos que la iglesia debería ser igual. Es por lo que Grace ofrece la adoración, enseñanza, compañerismo, no solo en ingles sino también en español (Todos dentro de un mismo edificio como una sola iglesia).
Creemos que la naturaleza del evangelio cruza las barreras lingüísticas y culturales. Esto es lo que hace el evangelio del amor, nos lleva a demostrar su poder mas que forzar a la gente a conformarse ala cultura anglo. Creemos que el evangelio viene a encarnar en la cultura y el lenguaje. Nuestra decisión es ser un hogar para todas las culturas, abriéndoles las puertas para recibirles y ministrarles en su lenguaje
Creemos que la naturaleza del evangelio cruza las barreras lingüísticas y culturales. Esto es lo que hace el evangelio del amor, nos lleva a demostrar su poder mas que forzar a la gente a conformarse ala cultura anglo. Creemos que el evangelio viene a encarnar en la cultura y el lenguaje. Nuestra decisión es ser un hogar para todas las culturas, abriéndoles las puertas para recibirles y ministrarles en su lenguaje