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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Worship in Air-Conditioned Comfort Sunday.
 Bothered by 100+ degree temps outside? Not to worry. Sunday worship service at Grace will move to the air-conditioned Great Hall in July and August. Come and worship in the cool! Bring Your Bibles. We're taking advantage of the change of venue to try some other changes some other changes for the Summer. We'll be saving paper by shortening the bulletin a lot. We'll be projecting hymns on a screen, and we'll not be printing out the readings in the bulletin, so bring your Bibles if you want to read along.
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Peanut Butter? Toilet Tissue? Canned Goods? It's all needed at the Pantry.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of the month ---already! Time to bring in the items you've been saving for the Christ Community in College Hill pantry. What do they need? Probably whatever non-perishables that appear on your own family's grocery list again and again. Now that the children are out of school, the demand on the family's cupboard is even more extreme. So yes, peanut butter and jelly, cereals, macaroni and cheese, canned meats or tuna, canned soups, fruits and vegetables are all good choices. And, as Roger Perna mentioned Sunday, toilet paper can't be purchased with food stamps but folks still need it! Don't have any of these to spare? Not to worry, just bring as much folding money as you can spare and put it in the can on the sign-up table. CCCH will do the shopping for you. And each hungry tummy says THANK YOU! |
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 Worth Reading--The Last Week by Borg and Crossan.
If you, like me, have had questions about Good Friday and the Resurrection I recommend reading The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem by Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan. They tackle difficult questions. For example, what does it mean to say Jesus died for my sins? Or, what did the Resurrection look like and what did it mean? And, really what is the Kingdom of God and what does that look like? For me, this book answered in a believable way questions about the Passion that I have had for many years. It opened my eyes to possibilities I hadn't even thought about. Finally, some ideas floating around in the church came together and made sense for me. Thanks to Carol Lyon for this article.Ken Lyon adds: "I've been pondering--puzzling over--the meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection for many years. This book finally made sense of the mystery for me. I'd never really been able to make sense of atoning sacrifice, and had suspected that the real meaning was something other than that. These authors present a convincing picture that, for me, said out loud some things that I'd suspected but dared not think through. This book was a great "aha" moment for me. I'm glad I've lived long enough to have the benefit of their scholarship." You can see more about The Last Week on Amazon.com.
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 Thanks to ...
... Mary Beth Summer for her moving offertory solo last Sunday.
... J White for responding within minutes to Carol Lyon's request for a wheelchair to get through a few difficult days following foot surgery.
... to the eight Ohio State parolees who helped us accomplish an enormous amount of yardwork on a very hot day. Also to Roger Perna and Bob Jones who supervised them and to Mary McLain, Ruth Bertram and Grace Staples who prepared and served lunch to 16 people when the work was done.
... to the folks who are coming Saturday morning at 9 am to help set up the Great Hall for worship on Sunday.
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 Altar Flowers
Altar flowers last Sunday were given in honor of Seth and Grace Staples' 53rd anniversary and Seth's 89th birthday.
Altar flowers this Sunday are given to honor Lisa Perry's birthday by Tammy Robertson.
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.
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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
 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. If you're a worship participant, check it out, some changes have been made. 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, 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: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- 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: Gwynne Gabbard
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Jacquelyn McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: TBA
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
- 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: Wanda Miller
- 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: Carol Lyon
- 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: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- 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: John Thayer
- Litany of Healing: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Albertha Howard
- 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: Grace Staples
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacquelyn McCray
- 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: Carol Lyon
- 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: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- 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
- 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: Jacquelyn McCray
- 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: Carol Lyon
- 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: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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