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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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A Thanksgiving Moment from Wanda Miller
 These Thanksgiving moments are to remind you that we are in the middle of our Annual Pledging Campaign. We are urging everyone to give thanks monetarily, reflecting your thankfulness in your pledges for the coming year. You may remember the sound of an old-fashioned cash register. It's cha-ching! Say it with me. CHA-CHING! As I share some of my thankful thoughts for 2012-2013, I'll punctuate them with the sound of that cash register. I am thankful for continuing to be able to work. I've been a real estate agent for about 36 years and you all know how lucrative that field is just now! I am thankful that I still have the opportunity. CHA-CHING! Seventeen years ago, I returned to Procter & Gamble as a part-time employee. I just got a raise at 75 years of age! I am so grateful for having a job and the ability to continue employment. Thank you Lord. CHA-CHING! My third job is Junior Warden of Grace Church. You all know how well that pays! Yet maybe this is my greatest paying job of all. I get to do work that furthers our faith, in Jesus' name. It could be scraping wax off candle holders, washing linens, preparing food, whatever. Thank you Lord. CHA-CHING! For hearing scripture readings each Sunday. For weekly Bible study. For experiencing EfM. Thank you Lord. CHA-CHING! And, the BEST of all is knowing each of you, my extended family. Thank you Lord. CHA-CHING! Please consider what you are thankful for as you make your pledge of money for the coming year for Grace Church's continuance and growth. CHA-CHING!
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 Thanks to ...
... all the Grace family who helped make the "Everyone Loves Raymond" day a success! It was Tammy Robertson who came up with the idea, made the publicity graphic and worked on the show until its completion. J White picked up the ball, promoted it and helped form the committee to work on it and found extra people to do special jobs. Belinda Perna (with her assistant Roger) and another friend, Jane Thompson, ran the whole food operation. Don Wake stood by the projector for hours manually restarting it because it wouldn't loop. The heavy lifting (each of the panels weighed 70 pounds and had to be unloaded and carted up the steps) was done by Bob Jones, Jeff Staples, David Malis and Kevin Stone. All the panels were painted by Lisa Perry, Tammy and Belinda. Holly Danks and Chris Holley Starling helped hang the show. Marjorie Shadd found the nice stage curtain. Grace Staples provided the guest book. Carol and Ken Lyon provided overnight accommodations for our guests, special altar flowers and technical assistance. And last but not least, Susan Bierer and the Indian Hill Presbyterian Church graciously loaned us the panels. It was a great day, a wonderful celebration, and a really, really good show. --Mary McLain
... to Bob Jones and Don Wake from Jackie Millay for making the Great Hall a great place to have the ChiKung class. It was 'made to order', as they say! Well done, and in the middle of a big wedding!
... everyone who contributed to make Wednesday's Community Dinner a success, and thank you to everyone who attended for joining us.
... everyone who contributed to make Wednesday's healing service a success, thanks to Hawley for leading the service, and thanks to all attendees for joining us.
... to Bob Jones, Don Wake, Wanda Miller, Roger Perna, J White, and anyone else who assisted for all of the work you did to make sure the sanctuary was presentable for the recent wedding and for all the work you did during the wedding to make sure the bride and groom, their families and the wedding parties had all they needed for the wedding.
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Selected Short Subjects
More pictures of the Everyone Loves Raymond Art Show have been posted in the Grace Church picture album here. We are collecting a list of those connected to Grace Church who have died since last All Saints Day. This will be for the All Saints Day bulletin on November 4. Please let the office know who should be on the list ( office@gracecollegehill.org, 513-541-2415).
Upcoming at Procter Conference Center.
Winter Family Camp on December 28-30. A great way to relax after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. Activities and fun for all ages, including the annual polar Bear Plunge! Check it out online on the Procter Home Page or contact Christine Tokarz (christinetokarz@gmail.com, 903.267.6372)
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 Altar Flowers
Last week's flowers were given by Phillis Dietz in memory of her wedding to Jim Dietz. This week's flowers are given in loving memory of Teri-Ann Matthews by Doug Matthews. 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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Prayers ...
 ... for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Albertha, DeConte (Dee), Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, Ken Lyon, Carl, Jackie, 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, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, Debbie, Chris and Charlie, Derek, Denise, Rick, Rhonda, The Partin Family, The Sharp Family, Angie and LaMont, Tonya, Mitchell, Nadine Renee, Bob, Teresa and Kids, Jo Jo, Jared, Shirley L. Allen, Melissa, David , Theresa Buskirk Neabrey, Patience , Marrilee Atkins, Leroy, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Tom, Steve, Mike, Gayle, Elaine Robinson, Earl Sharp, Rita Lyon, Maria Mukasa, Anna Keefer, Brenda Armbruster and her family, JB, Christine Zuniga, Mona, Tonya, Shonda's Father, Cornell Bryant, Karen and Diane, and KiKi. ... of praise & thanksgiving are offered by Rhonda Sharp for everyone for your prayers regarding my husband's health, and thank God for helping bring his blood sugar much more under control now. Please continue to pray for him that his other health issues will work out as well as his blood sugar, and he will be restored to health. ... for "shut-ins," (members and friends who are often not able to attend) are asked for Nancy Hall, Janet Henthorn, Carl Relyea, Mary Jane Showers, Elizabeth Kelly, Jane Strohmeier, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Jo Carroll, Anne Henneberg. To add or subtract from this list, 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.
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Open House to Honor Bishop Price on His Retirement
For details, click here.
Here's what Grace Staples had to say about the meaning of Bishop Prices's ministry to Grace Church: "Bishop Price was our solid rock, champion and encourager in our time of discouragement and need. He was truly our shepherd. I hope he is proud of us today. Enjoy your well-earned retirement."
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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). |
Worship Service Schedule & Participants
Here is the worship schedule through the end of November, as of today. The up-to-date schedule through the end of the year 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, October 14: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Daniel Pater
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers: J White, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenne
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Litany of Healing: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Carol Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, October 21: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna & Wanda Miller
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
Sunday, October 28: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Bill Jenne
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
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Sunday, November 4: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Kimberly Knight
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Toussaint Thrower
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna & Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 11: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Ken Lyon
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, November 14: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, November 18: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenne
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: Grace Staples
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna & Carol Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 25: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Grace Staples
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Wanda Miller
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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