Have you noticed how fast time seems to pass these days? Whether we are busy with work, bills, family obligations, sports, or technology, it seems that there is always something to do and somewhere to go. I get to the end of many days, and canRead More....

We see God appointments every day at GraceWorks Ministries, but some days are more mind-blowing than others. Today was a good day for God's work. We were able to help a family get their electricity turned back on (their bill was over $1000!). Through a series of conversations, we were able to work out a plan for them. We helped facilitate a fresh start for a client, who will be receiving a grant to help fund a trip across country to start a new life in California. And another family wilRead More....

Have you ever thought about who you might influence, just by a simple conversation on the phone? We recently had a client visit GraceWorks after being encouraged by one of our volunteers on the phone the day befoRead More....

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We are all familiar with the word poverty, and all the stereotypes it evokes. But what do you really understand about the underlying types of poverty and the associated rules, attitudes, relationships and expectations? Gain a better understanding of the poor and how we can serve them better by attending the "Understanding Poverty Workshop" on Monday, September 26, from 9 am until 3 pm at Harpeth Community Church, 1101 Gardner Drive in Franklin (at the corner of Mack Hatcher and Lewisburg PikeRead More....

GraceWorks assists with basic needs of our clients, which usually means food, clothing, or financial assistance with rent, utilities, gasoline or medications. But sometimes, basic needs means something else. We Read More....

One of the services that GraceWorks provides for our clients, is the ability to purchase dietary supplements, like Ensure, at cost, if they have a qualify and have a prescription from their doctor. Last week, an elderly man who comes in for Ensure each month, was sitting in the lobby, waiting on someone to get it for him. He told the receptionist, "I love coming in here. I feel all peaceful when I'm here. I can feel God's presence in here."   Submitted by voluntRead More....

Thank you to the players, sponsors and volunteers who helped make our 2011 Golf Fore GraceWorks event a success. [imagebrowser id=59]  

GraceWorks partners with over 55 area churches that provide support and volunteers to help us achieve our mission of sharing the hope and grace of God by helping our neighbors in need. One way that we help is by providing food for struggling families. Our ability to provide that food has been challenged recently as the food pantry stock had gotten very low. Not any more. Each year Brentwood Baptist Church holds a food drive to benefit GraceWorks. Just think how excited we were as we unloaded Read More....

Imagine you had enough money to pay either your rent, or your car payment and car insurance. Which would you choose? Many of us have never been in that situation, but many of our clients at GraceWorks face similar decisions daily. We had one such Read More....