Welcome Pastor Mick

Grace Church is pleased to announce the arrival of our new pastor, Mick Whistler, his wife Renee, and daughter Emma.  Pastor Mick’s first Sunday here will be July, 8th.  Traditional Service in the Sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. and Contemporary Service in Fellowship Hall at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

On Sunday, July 8th at 5:00 p.m. Grace Church will officially welcome Pastor Mick Whistler, his wife Renee, and daughter Emma with an old fashioned Ice Cream Social. The meal will begin at 5:00 p.m., provided by the Caring for The Church Family Team, and Homemade Ice Cream will be served by Phil and Marge Free, with a delicious topping bar as well. Entertainment will be provided by Stacey Wilt and her band. The menu will be hot dogs, sloppy Joes, coney dogs, baked beans, and chips. A free will offering will be accepted.

Please come out and enjoy the evening and help Pastor Mick and his family feel welcome at Grace Church.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!

June Happenings at Grace Church

Operation Overboard begins on Monday June 18th through Friday, June 22nd 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Each night at 5:00 p.m. we will begin with a free community meal in Fellowship Hall.  Opening Assembly for VBS will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  After a fun night of snacks, crafts, Bible Stories, and games, children can be picked up at 8:30 p.m. from the Sanctuary.

Invite your friends and neighbors!  This is going to be a fun week where children from preschool through 5th grade learn how to “Go Deep With God”!

 

 

 

Sunday, June10th, join us for an All-Church picnic at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (due to the heat expected Sunday).  Bring a dish to share, picnic style food, and the Caring for the Church Team will provide chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and drinks.  Remember those yard games and board games to make the day fun for everyone!

 

Also on June 10th we will host Personal Prayer Time in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m.  Come and spend a little time in the cool and quiet with God. 

Sunday June 3 Schedule of Events

On Sunday, June 3rd Grace Church will only have one worship service, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 

 

This is a special service of love and commitment to honor Grace’s long term members, with a focus on those who have been members for more than 40 years.   Sunday School is at the regular schedule time of 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

Following this 11:00 a.m. worship service will be a carry-in lunch in Fellowship Hall to honor Pastor Ron’s four years of service at Grace Church. Ron has been appointed to Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church in Hilliard effective July 1, 2012 and this will be his last Sunday preaching here at Grace.  There will be a brief, but entertaining, recognition ceremony following lunch. 

Everyone is welcome to attend!

May Highlights

 

Grace Weekday Ministries for Children will celebrate graduation of the Enrichment for Threes Classes and also hold the Preschool Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 24th.  Congratulations Graduates!

 

 

Wintersong Village Worship will be on Sunday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m.

 

Be The Church Sunday, May 6, 2012

There will be only one worship service this Sunday, May 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

This Sunday we put our faith into action and go out into the community to Be The Church

We will gather at 8:30 a.m. for a light breakfast in Fellowship Hall, worship together at 9:00 a.m. and then go out into the community to be the hands and feet of Christ.

This year, the ministry areas will be:

Be The Church @ the station – Teams will be going out to an area gas station and praying for the people encountered there

Be The Church @ the residence – Teams will be going out to area long term care facilities and engaging the residents with songs, worship, games, etc..

Be The Church @ Generation Genesis – The children will be learning about what it means to serve and why we serve others, and putting health kits together for the United Methodist Committee on Relief

Be The Church @ the block – Teams will be going out into the neighborhood surrounding Grace Church, praying over the houses, and praying with people encountered.

Be The Church @ the park – Teams will be going out to clean the bike path and to paint outbuildings at a local park

Then at 5:00 p.m. everyone is welcome to gather back in Fellowship Hall for dinner and to share the stories of the people encountered and the activities accomplished. 

Come dressed appropriately for your ministry Team focus and we look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!

 

National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3, 2012.  Listed below is the schedule of events in Fayette County:

6:45 a.m. Teen Breakfast - Heritage Hall

11:00 a.m. Senior Citizen Lunch - Commission on Aging

Noon Service at Court House Gazebo (rain location, Grace United Methodist Church 301. East Market St, WCH)

7:00 p.m. Worship at Harrison Street Church of God

7:00 p.m. Worship at New Holland Church of Christ

7:00 p.m. Children’s Service at Rose Avenue Community Center

 

Women of Grace Banquet to be held Friday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $10.00 each and $5.00 for children.  Reservations are due to the office at 740-335-0460 by Friday, May 4th.  Hope to see you there for some great food, friendship, and entertainment!

April at Grace Church

The Joplin Mission Team will be meeting at noon following the Contemporary Service in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, April 15th.  If you are interested in going to Joplin to rebuild and restore, contact Becky Barnard or call the church office. 

 

Court House Manor Worship will be Sunday, April 15th at 2:30 p.m. at court House Manor.  Come out and enjoy a worship service with the residents. 

 

Personal Prayer Time will be Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 

Friday Morning Bible Study begins April 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the Mark House.  It’s not too late to join!  Call the church office at 335-0460 to sign up and have a book ordered.  The study will be “James:  Mercy Triumphs”

 

Year of Invitation Retreat will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 28th in Fellowship Hall.  Come share your experiences with Unbinding Your Heart!

 

There will be only one worship service on Sunday, April 29th.  We will have Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., and a blended worship service at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  Following that, there will be a congregational carry-in lunch in Fellowship Hall.  Hope to see you there!