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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Grace Bids Goodbye to Chuck Bowles Sunday
 Chuck Bowles will be honored Sunday with a farewell lunch following a special 10 am worship service. Chuck and Harold have finally sold their home in Cincinnati and are now able to make their long-awaited move to Atlanta. Junior Warden Wanda Miller says that we will be having a special farewell litany at the end of the 10 am service. The lunch food includes grilled ribs, hamburgers, and chicken prepared by David Mukasa. The rest is a picnic-style food pot luck. Join with other friends to wish them the best on their journey. |
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Parents and family, let us celebrate your child's school, sports or community achievements this past year. Email your Information to Virginia Chapel at virginia.chapel@fuse.net . We will have a Youth Sunday to celebrate and acknowledge them in June. |
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Last Week's Healing Service Was Special
Last week's Wednesday night Celebration of Wholeness and Healing created some email buzz. Here are some of the responses to what was a special experience for those present.
Dear Loved Ones, I loved the service last night. It was truly a love filled celebration of wholeness and healing. The drumming and flutes were inspired. It seemed like healing was taking place all over the church! There were almost as many of us at Grace as were there on Sunday morning for the Easter service! The flow of people coming and going throughout the evening astounded me. Every time I looked around, an old friend and even my daughter would appear! Thank you so much for making it happen!!!! Blessings to you all - Hawley
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 I say, "That was a small taste of the Unconditional Love offered to us by our Creator". That's my opinion, and I'm stickin' to it!! :o)
It was WONDERFUL!! Being there for the healing and drumming is always wonderful. It raises the vibration of our little planet and her inhabitants. I am so grateful that Gary told me about it and suggested that I might like to be there for that.
Wouldn't it have been amazing to have one of those camera things going that can photograph Energy and see what we had going on!?!?!?!
Blessings, Gwynne
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I agree. Last night was definitely special. I kept finding myself stepping back and just taking it in - almost as if I couldn't exactly put my finger on why it felt different to me.
I too am grateful that I have found this amazing place filled with such kind, accepting, loving people. Thank you.
Bob Laake - thanks for telling me about Grace!
Donna
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It was magical ... the whole night was!!!! Love and Hugs,
Teri
Grace's Celebration of Wholeness and Healing takes place the second Wednesday of every month. Drumming starts at 6:30 pm; a short formal healing service takes place about 7pm. The rest of the night is just healing. Read more about healing at Grace here. Every Sunday worship service at Grace offers individual prayers for healing at the Peace Chapel rail in the church. Most Sundays, healing is offered during the regular Eucharist/Communion service. One Sunday a month is a Celebration of Wholeness and Healing using a liturgy adapted from the Irish Book of Common Prayer. Pictures in this article are from previous healing services. See more pictures of previous healing services here. |
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... to all the people who are preparing for our special "do" this Sunday.
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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:
- Friday thru Saturday, April 20-21:
- Interfaith Homeless Network hosting at First UCC.
- Sunday, April 22:
- Lectionary Bible Study 9 am in the Parlor.
- Eucharist II 10 am in the Church
- Sunday School for Young People 10 am
- Snack 'n Chat following the service in the Small Assembly Room
- Thursday, April 26:
- Parolee Community Service Day 9 am
- Sunday, April 29:
- Lectionary Bible Study 9 am in the Parlor.
- Celebration of Wholeness and Healing 10 am in the Church
- Sunday School for Young People 10 am
- Snack 'n Chat following the service in the Small Assembly Room
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Prayer Requests
 Please keep these people in your prayers for their special needs: Carl, Lee Hardy, Tara, Paul, Shari, Rev. Ernestein, The Erik Handy Family, The Darryl Handy Family, Albertha, Dee, The Burlew Family, The Fantetti Family, Harry Shafer, Viola and Bill, Ethan, Paul and Ashley, Angie and Johnny, Joshua, Amber, Chris, Debbie, Chris and Charlie, Alex, Judy Handy, Derek, Dave, Cindy. Thanksgivings: Judy Handy gives Thanksgiving that her son Darryl made it back safely from his mission trip in Honduras. Please remember these members and friends who are not often able to attend: Mary Lou Bellows, Nancy Hall, Maureen Back, Carl Relyea, Mary Jane Showers, Jane Strohmeier, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Mary Ratliff, Jo Carroll, Anne Henneberg. Please contact the Church Office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org) with the names of the persons to be included on this list. If you email, please place "Prayer Request" in the subject line. Please also indicate whether the name of the prayer recipient is to be listed in the bulletin. Names remain on the list for about a month. Please let us know if people should be put back on the list. 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. |
Islam and Christianity
A new dialogue series in four sessions begins on Monday April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road at the convent of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor. This is the fifth year that Franciscans Network has partnered with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to sponsor this wonderful opportunity. Come sit at a table with Muslims and fellow Christians as we talk about various aspects of our life and faith. All are welcome. For further information contact Bill Lonneman at (513) 541-2377 or e-mail franciscansnetwork@cinci.rr.com. |
Worship Service Volunteers
Here is the worship volunteer schedule through the end of April. The whole schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org). If you're scheduled and can't make it, find a substitute and let Ken Lyon ( webmaster@gracecollegehill.org, 513-542-2941) know so the schedule can be updated.
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). April 22: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
April 29: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Litany of Healing: Mary McLain
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
May 6: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Chuck Bowles
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
May 13: Eucharist II- Celebrant: TBA
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Grace Staples
May 20: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: Grace Staples
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Albertha Howard
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
May 27: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
June 3: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
June 10: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Grace Staples
June 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: John Thayer
- Litany of Healing: Judy Handy
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
June 24: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
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