GoMission.Church is a network made for local churches who share a big mission. Together we connect people to more than good causes. We hold fast to the belief that God wants us all to be involved in the lives of others and participate with Him in what He is doing in the world. The focus on personal connections is the reason we only direct support to ministries and missionary assets that we know and have relationships with.
We physically GO to every place where support is needed, to meet the people, assess the needs, and listen to the Spirit of God about how He desires us to partner in His work. We KNOW every leader of every project and are working with them to transform the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.
This model of Church missions has been life-bringing to both those who give and those who receive. We are consistently learning that God is more concerned about our hearts than He is about our money. His desire is for us to care about, and be involved in the lives of people around the world and across the street. To participate with Him in caring for their needs and improving their lives with the Gospel of His son, Jesus. Every Place, every Project, every Campaign, and every sponsorship is about connecting our shared faith in Jesus Christ to people who need to know Him and be transformed by Him.
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We made it! After 2,145 miles, my mom and I arrived at my new home in Nashville on Tuesday, October 13. Thank you for praying for us as we traveled here! Our drive was safe and uneventful, with a little rain on the first day and blue skies for the rest of the trip. Thank you to those of you who generously gifted funds to keep gas in my tank and food in our bellies! On Wednesday, I jumped into work—writing thank-you cards to donors (many of you reading this—thank you!), learning Embrace Grace’s relationship management system, and reviewing the Embrace Life curriculum, which continues supporting single moms after Embrace Grace. Meanwhile, my mom spent hours unpacking, organizing, and making my bedroom feel like home. I’m so grateful she was here to help me settle in! A place prepared My new roommates, Ashlyn and Noel, have been so warm and welcoming. Ashlyn is a nurse at Vanderbilt’s Children’s Hospital, and Noel works as a receptionist at a local veterinary clinic. A little story behind this home: After I applied for the Regional Director role, the phrase “I will prepare a place for you” from John 14 came to mind during one of my quiet times. While Jesus is speaking about our eternal home in that passage, it seemed to me that God was promising those specific words to me in this season! As I look around now, I’m overwhelmed by God’s kindness. The location, the women who live here, and the space itself are everything I had hoped for and more. I have my own bedroom and bathroom, plenty of storage, a garage space for my car, and even my own entrance—all at an affordable price! Thank you to those of you who generously gifted funds to help me furnish my new spot. I was able to order new bed side tables, a lamp, and bookshelves! My sister also stopped in Nashville for the weekend between her rotations in Chattanooga and Memphis. In just three days, she introduced me to several of her friends, who welcomed me so kindly. Those connections have been such a gift in a new city. Fundraising update Many of you received my letter inviting you to partner with me through prayer and financial support as I help grow Embrace Grace in Nashville. Thank you for reading, praying, giving, and encouraging me. My goal is to raise $100,000 in six months, and I’m excited to share that, including gifts and pledges, I’m nearly a quarter of the way there! As a next step toward that goal, I’m looking for 16 more families or individuals to give $50 per month. If you feel led and are able to partner financially, I would be grateful for your support at that amount—or any amount. One-time gifts are also welcome, and every gift helps make this ministry possible. Please reach out if you’d like giving information or have any questions. I would love to share more! Will you pray with me? Your prayers are such an important part of this work. Here are some specific ways you can join me: For the ministry Pray that God would prepare the hearts of men and women to volunteer and churches to launch Embrace Grace groups. Pray for open doors with Nashville-area pregnancy care centers so women can easily learn about nearby support groups. Pray for women facing unplanned pregnancies, that they would have the support and courage to choose life and find a welcoming church community. Pray for God to arrange meetings and connections that help this ministry grow. For financial provision Pray that God would provide the funding needed to establish and grow this work in Nashville. For me personally Pray for courage as I settle into a new city and adjust to life away from my Fresno community. Pray for close friendships and a healthy, Bible-centered church where I can grow and serve. Pray for healthy rhythms as I balance ministry, graduate school, and new relationships, keeping time with God and in His Word a priority. Pray for strong relationships with my roommates and for courage and kindness as we navigate any conflict. Pray for a trusted friend with whom I can practice confession and mutual encouragement. For more frequent updates and specific prayer requests, you’re welcome to join my prayer team on WhatsApp here. I would love to have you praying alongside me! More ways to get involved If you’ve been wondering how you can personally get involved with Embrace Grace, we’ve recently launched two new programs! Become a Mentor: Walk alongside a mom or dad through a six-month, one-on-one relationship, offering encouragement, prayer, and support as they navigate pregnancy or early parenthood. You don’t need to have all the answers—just a willingness to show up and build a relationship! Become a Church Buddy: Help a mom feel welcome at church by meeting her when she arrives, sitting with her, and introducing her to others. Having someone to walk through the doors with can make all the difference. If you’re interested in learning more or signing up for either opportunity, please contact me! I would love to help you take the next step. Thank you for loving me, cheering me on, and being part of what God is doing in Nashville. I’m so grateful for you! With love,Natalie Headed out on Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 AM with a full car! First night in Nashville, dinner at Bar Taco with roommates and childhood friend. L-R: Tiffany (childhood friend), me, Ashlyn, Noel. While line dancing with Erin on Friday night I met one gal who is also in a program at Biola online. We also met a fella who has worked for years at Hume Lake and has many friends in common! First visit from my Clovis community! Thanks for stopping in Josiah and Tiffany! Who's next?
As we look toward the beginning of 2027, Grace Family Love is preparing for an exciting new chapter. At the start of the year, the ministry will transition to the leadership of Dr. Kamille Williams. We are grateful for what God has done through Grace Family Love and look forward to seeing how He will continue to lead and grow the ministry in this next season. At the same time, Joe, Vanessa, and Ally are excited to expand ministry into Oregon and follow where Jesus is leading. While we anticipate new opportunities and relationships, we recognize that this season will also bring change, grief, stress, and uncertainty. Transitions are not always easy, even when we trust God's plan. There may be moments of sadness as we say goodbye to familiar seasons, and moments of overwhelm as we navigate what lies ahead. We want to make room for those feelings while remembering that God remains faithful through every change. Through it all, Jesus is at the center. Our calling to love others, serve faithfully, and share His hope remains unchanged. We are trusting Him to guide Dr. Kamille Williams as she steps into leadership and to provide wisdom, strength, and direction for Joe, Vanessa, and Ally as they begin this new season in Oregon. Would you pray with us in the coming months? Pray for peace in the midst of change, comfort in times of grief, strength through stress, and unity as we move forward. Pray for open doors and God's guidance in every step. We may not know exactly what the future holds, but we know the One who holds our future. As we enter this new chapter, our prayer is that we will continue to trust Jesus, follow His leading, and remain faithful to the work He has placed before us. Thank you for loving, supporting, and praying for Grace Family Love. We are grateful for the season behind us and hopeful for all that God has ahead.
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” (James 5:7-8) This is a fitting verse for us, not only because of this late season heat wave in the valley where we are all waiting for it to cool off finally!!, but also because it describes the posture that the Lord has kept the Gathering Table ministry in all year long. We are learning to wait on the Lord. A couple recent testimonies: Bi-Monthly Team Meetings If you’re not familiar with Gathering Table, we are a ministry that, at the moment, primarily hosts pop-up dinners every other month as an outreach to bring the good news of Jesus to our community. (You can read more about them on our page on Go Mission.) During the in between, or “off-months”, we have our team meetings to pray and plan for the next upcoming dinner. This past meeting in September, we we spent about 15 minutes listening individually to the Lord, specifically asking God two questions: -What does God want to do at this upcoming dinner? -How does God want to use the gifts He has given you at this next dinner? It’s amazing that when we spend just a little bit of time listening to what God has to say, he not only speaks but guides the entire direction of our lives and in this case the planning of the next dinner. After sharing as a team what each of us heard from the Lord regarding the upcoming dinner, it was evident that God had given us each individually some clear direction for the answers to the two questions we asked. We didn’t leave the team meeting with a burdensome to-do list (which is often the case for ministry planning meetings), but with a clear direction for what God wants to do and how we can partner with what He is already doing. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. It confirmed to me that the Gathering Table team is not an “event planning committee”, though that is needed at times, but it it a serving ministry to show our community the hands and feet of Jesus in both our words and our actions. We are excited for what God has planned and what He is doing in each of our lives and as a team. Bee Keeping Apprenticeship We just wrapped up the 2026 Bee Keeping Apprenticeship (BKA) that went from May-September, where we hosted a Bible study every other Saturday morning with 3 local veterans, while also starting 3 bee hives together as a fun way to build relationship and community with one another. It’s hard to express all that God did during this time. Each of the men, including me (Jeff), were personally impacted by this time together. As someone who is not a veteran, being around 3 veterans was very eye opening. All 3 have struggled and still do struggle with PTSD in some way or another. I realized after the BKA, that there is a great need in the veteran community for groups like the BKA- hands-on, community-focused interaction, that is BIBLE BASED AND JESUS CENTERED. There are a lot of programs out there that do the first part (activities, community), but not many that are Christ-centered and boldly share that Jesus is the only way any of us will find true healing and peace in this life. As part of the apprenticeship, we got to bless each of the 3 veterans with a unique study Bible to keep, to encourage them to continue diving into God’s word and growing in their relationship with Jesus. If this is something that you would like to donate toward, click here. Prayer If you would like to partner with us in prayer, please be praying for what comes next for the three veterans who participated in the BKA- that they would find a church community to plug into and take their next steps in following Jesus. One of the men is still on the edge of receiving salvation. Pray over our October 11 Pop-up dinner for the testimonies and the gospel shared to take root in people’s hearts and for lasting connections to be made. And lastly, for vision for Gathering Table for next year. We are starting to seek the Lord for the next steps for the ministry, including doing the BKA again next year, possibly opening it up to men and women as there have been a lot of women expressing interest in it, and finishing writing down the vision for a working farm ministry that temporarily houses and hosts people who feel stuck in life to find hope and purpose in Christ. Photo highlights of the 2026 BKA with the 3 veterans