Interim Vicar John Bower has announced intention to retire (for the third and last time, he says) so Mission Council is in the process of seeking a new Vicar. They ask that you keep them in your prayers as they make this important decision.

 

Please share your bounty by bringing non-perishable food items to church each Sunday.  These will be passed on to the food pantries operated by Christ's Community in College Hill and Churches Active in Northside.  Place items on the pew against back wall.

 

 

Summertime is the perfect time to reflect with others on some of those pesky religious questions you and others may have.  Questions like,

• "Who is Jesus, really?" 
  
• "What is Judgement?" 
  
• "How do I know which parts of the Bible are true?"  
• "What is atonement?"

You are invited to join Ken and me on our front porch to ask your own questions and to share your own experiences on Sunday evenings at 1414 Hillcrest, one block east of Grace,  July 8 through August 12 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  Something cool and refreshing will be served.

We will hope you will join us for "Questions on the Porch."

Article contributed by Carol Lyon.

Contact Carol (513-542-2941, carolilyon@aol.com) with your questions; otherwise, just come.

Ken Lyon was honored by 18 of his present and former Education for Ministry (EfM) students on May 25 at a luncheon at the home of Jim Edgy.  After mentoring classes of scores of students from many denominations and backgrounds over the past eight years, Ken had announced his retirement.  At this point, his students went into action to prepare a surprise celebration following his final class.  After the delicious buffet offered by the host in his home's beautiful garden setting, the highlight of the event was the presentation and perusal of a scrapbook of tributes and EfM event photos from students.  

Ken (second from the right in the picture) has been a member of Grace Church for over 30 years, which have included two stints as Junior Warden.   He has worked behind the scenes by chairing many important projects such as the worship committee, handicapped accessibility, pipe organ replacement, rector search and as Grace Notes co-Editor.  He established Grace Church's website and currently edits the eGraceNotes e-newsletter as well as supplying photography for it and for the upcoming member directory.

Congratulations, Ken, from all of us.

Article contributed by Grace Staples.