Located in Maryland Heights, Mo., Grace Church - St. Louis held its first service in 1978, and serves the community through its various ministries. GraceKids is its children s ministry devoted to children up to fifth grade and emphasizes on Bible study and building strong spiritual values. It also governs the Grace Christian Academy that uses a combination of educational programs selected especially to meet the needs of the child. A complete curriculum guide containing a detailed scope and sequence, educational objectives, course textbooks and evaluation methods has been developed for each grade level and subject area. The academy is also a member of the West County Athletic League. The church offers worship services and prints a booklet that gives all the details of classes and groups.