With four services, a Hispanic ministry, and many outreaches, Grace Baptist is working to reach everyone.
There are four services, three separate congregations, a homeless ministry, missionary support, an athletics ministry, counseling and various community outreaches, all under the banner of Grace Baptist Church off of Spriggs Road. This church is has a little something for almost everyone. “We are a big church with a small church feel,” said Cheryl Nester, administrative assistant at the church. The church’s welcome brochure has no fewer than ten separate brochures to explain the various ministry opportunities available, anything from orchestra and performing arts to a library ministry, multiple children programs, student ministry, meals for the homeless, and the list goes on. Every week Grace holds four services to accommodate its 700 …
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Grace Baptist Church
14242 Spriggs Rd, Woodbridge, VA
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VFW Post 1503, the second-largest VFW post in the world, is focused on making a difference
Becoming the second-largest VFW post in the world takes a lot of recruiting and some help from bingo. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1503 in Dale City celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. The post started meeting in members' homes in 1970. From those humble beginnings, Post 1503 has grown to over 2,100 members today with an active and involved membership. "We have members all over the world," said Quartermaster Jim Spiker. The post has grown in numbers for 32 consecutive years, earning 17 all-American post commander awards, the highest honor for a post in the VFW. The post bears the name of Lieutenant General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine of all time. Puller was known for quipping in battle, "They're on our left…
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1503
14631 Minnieville Rd, Dale City, VA
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