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Issue 172 June 16, 2012

A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.

In This Issue ...
Mission Council Reaffirms Values.
How Grace Stacks Up.
Altar Flowers
Coming Attractions
Prayer Requests
Worship Service Schedule & Participants
Our Values
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Mission Council Reaffirms Values

  

Mission Council voted to reaffirm Grace Church's Values statement (see left column) at last week's meeting. Council members committed to follow them in the daily life of the church and in their individual lives.  Members and friends are encouraged to do the same.

 

Each of the values will be explored further in short presentations by various members during future Sunday worship services. 

How Grace Stacks Up

  

Your editor got curious about where Grace Church stands, numerically, in the universe of all 76 churches in the Diocese of Southern Ohio.  A little research revealed the following:

  • Grace's average Sunday attendance is 31. There are 15 churches with less. 
  • Pledge & Plate Income is $55,181. There are 16 churches with less. The median is $125,000.
  • Outreach & Development spending is $15,070. There are 30 churches with less. The median is $25,000.
  • Total Spending is $99,940. There are 17 churches spending less. The median is $215,000.
  • Per capita giving is $1780 (measured by dividing pledge & plate income by the average number of attendees), about the same as the median for all churches, which is $1800. There are 36 churches whose people give less. Among them are the Cathedral, St James in Westwood, and Calvary in Clifton.

Numbers taken from the 2011 parochial reports that every church files with the Diocese. 

Altar Flowers

 

Altar flowers this Sunday are given in honor of Seth and Grace Staples' 53rd anniversary and Seth's 89th birthday.

 

To donate altar flowers on the Sunday of your choosing, see the sign-up sheet in the church near the upper Belmont entrance. Or call the office. Or donate online here.  
 Coming Attractions

The online Grace Church Calendar lists most everything we know about that's happening at Grace Church. Here's a snapshot of a week's worth of the online calendar as of today.  If something's not listed, or if you see errors, please tell the office (office@gracecollegehill.org, 513-541-2415).

 



Prayer Requests
Prayer Requests

 

Please keep these people in your prayers for their special needs: Judy Handy, Phyllis Dietz, Rev. Ernestein, Shelly, Albertha, DeConte (Dee), Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, Ken Lyon, Carl, Robb Martin, Kim Martin, Melissa, Tara, Paul, The Erik Handy Family, The Darryl Handy Family, The Burlew Family, The Fantetti Family, Harry Shafer, Viola and Bill and Johnny, Chris, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, The Brooks Family, Debbie, Chris and Charlie, Derek, Dave, Cindy, Denise, Rick, Rhonda, The Partin Family, The Sharp Family, Angie and LaMont, Tonya, Mitchell, Rita, Nadine Renee, Bob, Teresa and Kids, Jo Jo, Jared, Shirley L. Allen, Connor Gamble and Family, Melissa, David Sharp, Melissa, Rick, Theresa Buskirk Neabrey, Patience, Merrilee Atkins, Leroy, Carol Lyon. 

 

"Shut-ins." Please remember these members and friends who are often not able to attend:  Mary Lou Bellows, Nancy Hall, Maureen Back, Janet Henthorn, Carl Relyea, Mary Jane Showers, Elizabeth Kelly, 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.
Worship Service Schedule & Participants

Here is the worship schedule through the end of September, as of today. The up-to-date 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 Participants 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).      

Sunday, June 24: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: John Thayer
  • Lector: Maria Mukasa
  • Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Grace Staples
  • Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, July 1: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Wanda Miller
  • Lector: Tammy Robertson
  • Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Albertha Howard
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, July 8: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Carol Lyon
  • Lector: Mary McLain
  • Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Mary McLain
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Wednesday, July 11: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF

Sunday, July 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Lector: Judy Handy
  • Litany of Healing: Grace Staples
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Wanda Miller
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, July 22: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: John Thayer
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Ken Lyon
  • Lector: Toussaint Thrower
  • Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Grace Staples
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, July 29: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Kimberly Knight
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Wanda Miller
  • Lector: Ken Lyon
  • Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, August 5: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Grace Staples
  • Lector: Carol Lyon
  • Prayers of the People: John Thayer
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Grace Staples
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Wednesday, August 8: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF

Sunday, August 12: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: John Thayer
  • Lector: Grace Staples
  • Litany of Healing: Toussaint Thrower
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Albertha Howard
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, August 19: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Carol Lyon
  • Lector: John Thayer
  • Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: David Mukasa
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, August 26: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Ken Lyon
  • Lector: Maria Mukasa
  • Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Mary McLain
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, September 2: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Wanda Miller
  • Lector: Tammy Robertson
  • Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Wanda Miller
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, September 9: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Lector: Mary McLain
  • Litany of Healing: Mary McLain
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: David Mukasa
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Wednesday, September 12: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

  • Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF

Sunday, September 16: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Carol Lyon
  • Lector: Judy Handy
  • Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, September 23: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. Kimberly Knight
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: John Thayer
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Ken Lyon
  • Lector: Toussaint Thrower
  • Prayers of the People:
  • Offering Counter: Roger Perna
  • Usher: Mary McLain
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

Sunday, September 30: Eucharist II

  • Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
  • Keyboards: Bill Jenne
  • Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
  • Healing Minister (lead): J White
  • Chalice: Wanda Miller
  • Lector: Ken Lyon
  • Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
  • Offering Counter: John Thayer
  • Usher: Wanda Miller
  • Altar Guild:
  • Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
  • 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon

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