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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Grace-Style Healing Services Spread
It has been said that the sincerest form of flattery is imitation. If that is true, Grace Church has much in which to rejoice. On Sunday Oct 21, 2012, two churches implemented their versions of our Celebrations of Wholeness and Healing.
At St. Paul United Church of Christ, Old Blue Rock Road, the Rev. Michelle Torigian used sections of our Sunday morning healing liturgy during a Sunday morning healing service at St. Paul UCC.
Calvary Lutheran Church in Louisvillehas begun offering a service copied after our Wednesday evening healing service on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of every month. The pastor and several members had attended the Wednesday evening Celebration of Wholeness and Healing for several months before concluding they could do a similar service at their church.
One exciting aspect of our Wednesday Celebration of Wholeness and Healing is how often people travel to come to this service. Last month we had a
group attend from Lawrenceburg, IN. We have had groups from throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. We even had a couple fly in from Manhattan!
The ripple effects of what we are doing on Wednesday night are often hard for us to see. However I do believe God is using Grace Church, Cincinnati, as a beacon on the hill to help spread the light of Christ's love and healing far beyond our borders and community! Thanks to Hawley Todd for this article.
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 Thanks to ...
... the 25 members and friends who have pledged $46,636 to support Grace Church in 2013.
... those who made last Sunday's Bruncheon a success, especially to Roger Perna and Wanda Miller for handling the invitations, to Belinda Perna, Roger Perna, Bob Jones, Don Wake, Wanda Miller, Virginia Chapel, J White, Sam Spade and Barbara Todd for providing the food and setting up the room, and to all who attended for pitching in after the Bruncheon to clean up and put away--just like a real family!
... Bob Jones for providing a home-cooked lunch for Rhonda Sharp and Don Wake on Hallowe'en.
... John Thayer, Lisa Perry and Tammy Robertson for the handbell and drumming performance you provided two weeks ago.
... John Thayer for always sharing your handbells with the congregation, and especially for your performance last week.
... Jackie Millay for providing free Chi-Kung and Tai-Chi classes to anyone in the congregation who want to attend this past week.
... Don Wake for purchasing a leaf blower and donating it to the church, and for giving his time to help Bob with work on the grounds and inside the church.
... Mary McLain, Grace Staples and Ruth Bertram for preparing and serving a wonderful Cincinnati chili and spaghetti lunch for the parolees on parolee day. As usual, it was delicious.
... Bob Jones for providing breakfast for the parolees and for managing their work. And, thank you to the parolees for all of the work they did for us.
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Selected Short Subjects
Episcopal Relief and Development has established a dedicated Hurricane Sandy Response Fund that will support relief and recovery efforts in both the Caribbean and the U.S. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so by visiting the Episcopal Relief and Development website at er-d.org, or by sending a check to Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Bishop Breidenthal will be visiting Grace Church on Sunday, December 23. A nice Christmas present!
It's still not too late to register for ChiKung and Tai-Chi at Grace Church. The 5-Week Chi-Kung Class Series runs through Friday, December 7 (no class on Friday, November 23) from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. For more information on any of these ChiKung or Tai-Chi classes, please contact Jackie Millay at 513-405-1514.
Episcopal Relief and Development invite you to look at the new Gifts For Life catalog, which can be accessed on-line at er-d.org/GiftsForLife. You can also order a free hard copy catalog from this site. The catalog includes a variety of gifts that will help fight the effects of poverty and disease in communities around the globe. And for each gift purchased, members of your church community will receive a gift card to personalize and send to friends and loved ones.
Retreat into the Season of Advent at the Transfiguration Spirituality Center. Come for one to four nights from December 3 to 7 to quiet your mind, still your body and nourish your soul. For more information, go to tscretreats.org and click on Events to find this special retreat.
The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati is joined by the Diocese of Southern Ohio, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, SC Ministry Foundation, University of Cincinnati and Xavier University as sponsors of Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times, an exhibit opening Nov. 16 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. This exhibit features the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized, including one of the largest collections of the priceless 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls. The exhibition was created by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) from the collections of the Israel National Treasures and produced by Discovery Times Square and The Franklin Institute. For information about exhibit times, tickets, lectures and programs, visit www.cincymuseum.org/dead-sea-scrolls.
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
This week's altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of members, family and friends who died this past year. Last week's flowers were given in honor of the late John Kakande by David and Maria Mukasa. The flowers two weeks ago were given in honor of John Thayer's grandfather, George Malile, and other veterans by John Thayer. 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 ...
 ... of Thanksgiving for the lives known to us who have died during the last year are asked for Irene Bryeans, Maureen Back, Mary Ratliff, Hope Brooks, Bev Ashton, Mary Lou Bellows, Joshua Ahr, Margaret Rita-Meyers, Audrey Wavra and John Burlew. ... of Thanksgiving are offered by Bob Jones and Belinda Hoerst for the recovery from cancer of Belinda's sister Denise, and by Judy Handy for good results on recent medical tests. ... for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, 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, KiKi, Sonia, Our Election, The Coal Miners and their familys who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Hurricane Sandy Victims, Bonnie Willenbrink. ... 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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 Carl Relyea Celebrates 100 Years
About 50 people gathered recently to celebrate the first 100 years of Carl Relyea's life. Carl had been Clerk of Grace Church's Vestry for many years. Although he was a long-time member, he was never seen at Grace Church on Sundays because he was organist at other area churches. Carl's day jobs were as a meteorologist and a hydrologist.
Carl was presented a DVD of captioned slides depicting his life, and guests took turns writing notes on pages that were placed in a scrapbook. It was a wonderful, life affirming event.
Thanks to Deborah Relyea for this article and picture.
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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).
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Worship Service Schedule & Participants
Here is the worship schedule through the end of December, 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, 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
- 10am Sunday School: Grace Staples
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
- 10am Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
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
- 10am Sunday School: Toussaint Thrower
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
- 10am Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
Sunday, December 2: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Kimberly Knight
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna & Bill Jenne
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: Carol Lyon
Sunday, December 9: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
Wednesday, December 12: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, December 16: 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: Tammy Robertson
- Litany of Healing: Mary McLain
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna & Ken Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: Toussaint Thrower
Sunday, December 23: Eucharist II: Bishop's Visitation- Celebrant: The Right Rev. Thomas Breidenthal
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Carol Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
Monday, December 24, 7 pm: Christmas Eve Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolytes: Jamanuel Thrower, Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna & Bill Jenne
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
Tuesday, December 25, 11am: Christmas Day Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counters: John Thayer & Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
Sunday, December 30: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Toussaint Thrower
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna & Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: Grace Staples
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