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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Q: What's Grace Church to You?
A: Read On!
Last week, we posed the question, "What's Grace Church to You?" Here's a wonderful answer from Frances Malone, HTP, who says of herself, " I am a Healer and I seek Grace Church as a place where a Healer can get healed!" Her answer:
I meet Jesus there among the drums and healers I hear angels singing in the lofts of the church I am always welcome I do not have to talk to a person to be healed or welcomed I feel love there I am comfortable there I wish I lived closer to you I seek shelter from the world in your pews I love Grace Church What's Grace Church to you? Let us know at eGraceNotes@GraceCollegeHill.org. |
Parolees Help Spruce Up Grace
From Wanda Miller, Junior Warden:
I think last week's parolee work day was very successful.
The painting in the school rooms continued. The Choir Room was cleared out for the ballet class, thanks Bill. The cupboard floor in the S.A.R. kitchen was repaired and the doors to the restrooms now close on their own. Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Thanks to Roger, Chuck and Harold for providing the great food. It was a "man's" dinner and portion. Thanks for relieving the ladies who usually prepare this lunch. The cooks even let the workmen take home "doggie" bags and they looked very happy.
Thanks to Bob Jones for his usual fine help in facilitating the work. Thanks to all of you for your help in this event. We truly are a common ministry.
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Diocese Celebrates Absalom Jones Absalom Jones was the first African-American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church, in 1804. Read more about him here.
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Jane Strohmeier to Exhibit at Clovernook Art Show
 | An example of Ms. Strohmeier's work.
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Our own Jane Strohmeier and other artists will be exhibiting their works in the "Winter Wave" art show at the Willoughby Art Gallery at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired from February 11 through March 16. Works will include ceramics, vases, mixed media, and paintings. Much of the work is for sale. Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, February 11 from noon until 5 PM. The Art Gallery is located at 7000 Hamilton Avenue in North College Hill. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
This exhibit is being held in conjunction with Arts Wave. |
 Thanks to ...
... Rachael Searcy for donating the altar flowers this Sunday. Donations for flowers may be given by signing up for flower donations in the nave. Or you may donate on the Grace church website (here) using your credit card. Rachel donated this way.
... Fr. Bob Hufford, Fr. David Howard and Hawley Todd, for leading our worship services.
We're sure that we've left out many of the people who deserve our thanks. Let us know who we've missed by clicking eGraceNotes@GraceCollegeHill.org.
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Coming Attractions
The online Grace Church Calendar lists most everything we know about that's happening at Grace Church. If something's not listed, or if you see errors, please tell the office (office@gracecollegehill.org). Note especially: - Mission & Formation Team Meeting - This Wednesday, February 8, at 1 pm in the parlor. We will decide the one action in each of the areas of Building Community, Outreach and Management that will make the biggest difference in the coming year. In addition to team members, all are invited to give their input.
- Sharing Sunday - 1st Sunday of each month - collection of goods/money for the College Hill Food Pantry
- Bible Study - Sundays, 9 AM, Parlor.
- Snack 'n Chat - Every Sunday after service, Small Assembly Room.
- Healing Service - 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, Grace Church sanctuary.
- Annual Meeting - Sunday, February 12, after the service, with lunch.
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Prayer Requests
 Please keep these people in your prayers for their special needs: Carl, the Erik Handy family, the Darryl Handy family, Tom, Madeena and Michael, Dee and Albertha, Ernestein, the Burlew family, Missy, Paula's family, Hadiya. Also pray for the following Grace Church families: Bret Bernard and Durand Caroll, Charles Bowles, Jo Carroll, Phillis Dietz, Christie and Ben Dakins. Please pray for the following who are not always able to attend services: M. Back, M. Bellows, E. Gescheidle, N. Hall, A. Henneberg, J. Henthorn, E. Kelly, N. Koester, E. Pinto, M. Ratliff, C. Relyea and MJ Showers. Please contact the Church Office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org) with the names of the persons you wish to remain in our prayers. If you email, please place the person's name and the date the request is being made in the subject line. Requests for prayers may be also called in to the church cell phone: 513-763-9520. Please also indicate whether the name of the prayer recipient is to be listed in the bulletin. Pastoral Care
If you need pastoral care or know of someone who does, please call or email the office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org). Keep us informed about about illness, hospital stays, requests for visits, communion, and prayers for special concerns.
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Selected Short Subjects
 Worship Bulletin Changes. We know it is seldom possible to address all needs and requests, for all people, all the time. However, we regularly make format and content changes to our worship bulletin in an attempt to do just that, as well as to "use our resources rightly". As always, we rely upon and appreciate your feedback. Direct your ideas to Judy Handy (jhandy23@cinci.rr.com, 513-681-5829).
Nominations are now open for vacancies on Mission Council. We will vote for new Mission Council members at the Annual Meeting on Feb. 12th. Any member in good standing may nominate themselves or you may nominate someone you believe would be a good leader. Please get permission from your nominee before submitting her/his name. Submit nominations to Mary McLain, Chair of the Nominating Committee (maryemclain55@gmail.com, 513-541-8509).Cathedral Music Programs. Our Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati presents a variety of music programs, well-documented in their enewsletter. To see the February issue, click here. There's a link there you can use to subscribe to learn of future concerts. |
Silent Prayer Sessions to Resume at Grace
 Marjorie Shadd and Carol Lyon and are discussing resuming the silent prayer sessions attempted early last year. We envision these as guided sessions which will use themes, or varying approaches to meditation. When the prayer period is completed we will discuss the experience to learn what is most helpful to participants. The sessions will be facilited by members taking turns.
Sessions are tentatively scheduled for noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact Marjorie (513-853-0991, shaddma@gmail.com) for more information.
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Worship Service Volunteers
Here is the worship volunteer schedule for February. See the whole schedule and list of participants here. If you're scheduled and can't make it, find a substitute and let the webmaster know so the schedule can be updated. February 5: Eucharist II - Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
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Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
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Healing Minister (lead): J White
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Chalice: Wanda Miller
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Lector: Ken Lyon
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Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
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Offering Counter: John Thayer
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Usher: Mary McLain
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Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
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Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
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9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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Sunday School: Roger Perna
February 12: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing - Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
February 19: Eucharist II - Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Tammy Robertson
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
February 22, Noon: Ash Wednesday Eucharist II - Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector:Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
February 22, 7 PM: Ash Wednesday Eucharist II - Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
February 26: Eucharist II - Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
Sunday Service Volunteers are needed in all volunteer positions. We will provide training as needed. We are a Common Ministry Parish - everyone is encouraged to serve. Contact Judy Handy (jhandy23@cinci.rr.com, 513-681-5829). |
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