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This Year's Thanksgiving Offering: Stuffing Mix!
This Thanksgiving season we are collecting boxes of stuffing mix to be given to Christ's Community in College Hill to include in the the food boxes that they give to people in the neighborhood at Thanksgiving time. We are talking about the 6 ounce boxes of stuffing. One of the brand names is "StoveTop," but any brand is just fine.
If you shop for boxes of stuffing, please bring them to church. You also could donate money or check, and we will do the shopping for you. Write "Thanksgiving Food Pantry" on the memo portion of your check. Thank you for your willingness to help the community.
Roger Perna
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... Don Wake for filling in for Bob while he was on vacation last week. As usual, Don did an awesome job. He made himself available for every need and even came in on Monday night to help the polling staff set up for voting.
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Two Healing Services Coming Up Soon
 This Wednesday November 14 is the Celebration of Wholeness and Healing at Grace Church. It is a come as "you are" party. Really, just as you are! The real authentic you is the person we want! There is no need for masks or being "churchy" or anything else.
If you have drums or other fun instruments to play, do bring them. Also, open hearts and minds and healing hands are always welcome. We start at 7pm with a brief liturgy. Currently, my plan for the message will be on expectations and attitudes and how those play into the healing process. Have you ever heard of the Nocebo Factor? Also on Wednesday evening, there's a community dinner in the Great Hall starting about 5:30 that runs till about 8. Come and get a free meal and chat with folks. And if you want another healing service, don't forget I will be leading one on Sunday November 18th at 10am at Grace. Hawley Todd TSSF
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Retreat Into Advent: Transfiguration Spirituality Center is offering a Self-Directed Retreat during Advent this year, from December 3 to 7, with a specially-reduced overnight rate. A single room wtih private bathroom and 3 meals per day is only $65. Retreatants are welcome to come for one or more nights, as they wish. It's really an ideal time to find space and time in silence, waiting and listening for God's revelation to us as we await the coming of the Christ child -- and all before the craziness of the Christmas season is fully upon us! For more information visit TSCRetreats.org.
The World Under Glass: Pastel Portraits and Scenes by John Dalzell are on display Sunday, November. 11 from 1 to 4 pm at Church of the Advent, 2366 Kemper Lane. John Dalzell is a familiar face at Grace Church in recent times, along with his wife, the Rev. Susan Lehman. John worked as a writer most of his life and was the founding editor of Cincinnati Magazine. He came to visual art as a second career. Today his drawings and pastel paintings are in collections across the Eastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
New Life Furniture makes gently used furniture available to formerly homeless people, often people who have been helped by Interfaith Hospitality Net. New Life will pick up your used furniture. The most requested items are mattresses with box springs, couches and dressers. Call 513-313-0530, or email info@nlfurnuture.org or go to nlfurniture.org. Cash donations also accepted.
Jackie Millay writes: Are you at all curious about what happens after December 21, 2012? If you are, please join us for first hand teachings and information from Itza Mayan Elder Hunbatz Men, who is the DayKeeper of the Mayan Long Count and author of "THE EIGHT CALENDARS OF THE MAYA". He, along with 5 others, will present important, practical, and relevant information at THE NEW COSMIC TIME Seminar. This will be held, Friday & Saturday, December 7 and 8 from 9am to 5pm at Garden Park Unity, 3581 Galbraith & Cheviot Roads. See cosmicmysteries.com for more information and registration.
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 Altar Flowers
This week's altar flowers are given in honor of John Thayer's grandfather, George Malili and other veterans, by John Thayer. Last week's altar flowers were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of members, family and friends who died this past year. 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 and Thanksgivings
 Thanksgivings are offered for your prayers for Earl Sharp, Rhonda Sharp's father-in-law. He was having several health problems that the doctors have now been able to stabilize with the proper medications. Prayers 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, The Visbal Family, Rhonda, The Partin Family, The Sharp Family, The Marshall Family, The Bennett Family, Nadine Renee, Bob, Teresa and Kids, Jo Jo, Jared, Shirley L. Allen, Melissa, David , Theresa Buskirk Neabrey, Marrilee Atkins, Leroy, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Tom, Gayle, Elaine Robinson, Rita Lyon, Maria Mukasa, Anna Keefer, Brenda Armbruster and her family, JB, Christine Zuniga, Tonya, Shonda's Father, Cornell Bryant, Pastor Rita and Family, Karen and Diane, KiKi, Sonia, The Coal Miners and their familys who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Hurricane Sandy Victims, Bonnie Willenbrink, Kay. Prayers 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. |
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 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 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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