Day of Prayer for Granby:   August 11th

Town of Granby website (Zip Code 01033):    https://www.granby-ma.gov/

Hampshire County Contact:   
Dennis and Cynthia Mangsen  413-268-7427  [email protected] 

Town of Granby Contact:   

Prayer Points:
1) For revival in Granby, and that Christians would commit themselves to being living sacrifices for God, according to Romans 12:1-2
2)  For unity among the area Christian churches in prayer, worship, preaching and teaching of the Gospel, and service to the approximately 6,221 residents of Granby 
3) For the Christian churches to stay strong in this season, with a continuing focus to reach the community with the Gospel
4) For the Body of Christ to pray for the people of Granby, and that they would turn to God for all their needs
5) That the power and purity of the Gospel being preached would be received and transform the hearts and lives of the people in Granby
6) For the softening of the hearts of the people in Granby in response to the Holy Spirit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ  
7) For all town officials, especially the Town Administrator, Christopher Martin, Chief of Police Kevin O’Grady, and the entire Police Department
8) For families, schools, businesses, organizations, and  churches, as they continue to transition out of Covid restrictions, and for those struggling with a lot of fear in these transitions  

Church Connections:
 
Kenny Hebert, Pastor
Living Gate Community Church (Evangelical Free)
151 Taylor Street
413-896-7349 or 413-467-9241
[email protected]
https://livinggate.org/

Town History
Settled around 1727 as part of South Hadley, rugged terrain and a lack of waterways hampered Granby’s industrial development. Despite these obstacles, settlers cleared land and established farms. With the construction of dams at what are now Forge Pond and Aldrich Lake, small factories were built for forging iron and manufacturing textiles. In 1812, a handful of distilleries used the surplus grain of Granby farms to produce whiskey. By the end of the 19th century, local industry had disappeared leaving agriculture, primarily dairy farming, as Granby’s main source of commerce. Farming as a way of life declined throughout the 20th century, and Granby became a bedroom community with most residents commuting to nearby cities and towns for work.

The marks of Granby’s history continue to dominate its landscape. There are a few working farms, growing strawberries, corn, tomatoes, and much more, and several farm stands offering fresh, local vegetables and plants. The town center is much the same as it has been for the last 100 years. On the grounds of the Congregational church, Granby’s original meeting house serves as the Granby Historical Society. Both are across the street from the town’s picturesque common.