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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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The Christmas Celebration Continues
You can tell it's Christmas at Grace Church--the ribbons have changed from Advent purple to Christmas red. Sunday is the first (and only) Sunday of the twelve-day Christmas season. Our celebration continues with singing of Christmas hymns and the reading of John's "In the beginning was the word..." Gospel. Next Sunday: Epiphany. The wise men come, finally.
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Bishop Breidenthal Baptizes Nine; Receives One
Last Sunday, Bishop Breidenthal came to baptize nine new members of Christ's Church, and to receive one person into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church. The previous week, in preparation for what he called "the most important day in the lives of our sisters and brothers," Hawley Todd preached on the meaning of baptism. You can read what he said on the Grace Church website here. Those baptized were:
- Tony and Tiffany Saylor and their children, Elianah Mae Saylor, Cailyn Aryanna Saylor, Skyler Elaine Watson and Hayden Andrew Saylor.
- Alexis Rae Woeste and Corlyn Wayne Saylor.
- GemriYah Yael Jones, daughter of Devorah Israel and Kevin Jones, granddaughter
 of Anna Black.
Don Wake was received into the Episcopal Church. See more pictures on the Grace Church website.
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Christmas Flowers
The flowers on the altar Christmas Sunday are given by Grace Staples in thanksgiving for her brother's successful surgery.
The Christmas poinsettias were given by ....
... Leah Wilson and family in thanksgiving for her family,
... John Thayer in thanksgiving for his family,
... Phillis Dietz in memory of Jim Dietz,
... Wanda Miller in thanksgiving for the Grace Church family,
... Grace Staples in memory of Grace Church loved ones departed,
... Tammy Robertson to honor the Baby Jesus,
... the Memorial Fund in memory of Maureen Back and Beverly Ashton. |
 Thanks to ...
... Mary McLain and Belinda Perna for orchestrating a wonderful luncheon to honor Bishop Breidenthal on his visitation to Grace Church on December 23rd. They provided a scrumptious meal of ham and turkey with all the trimmings. Mary and Belinda were assisted greatly by Tammy Robertson and Lisa Perry, who devoted many hours in set-up, preparation, serving, and clean-up. Additional food was provided by Ruth Bertram, Virginia Chapel, Carol Lyon, Jackie McCray, Wanda Miller, and Grace Staples. A thank you is also extended to Ken and Carol Lyon for providing mimosas, which added a special touch to the event.
... Wanda Miller and everyone else who helped with the reception following the Christmas eve service. ... the "magic bunny" who reinstalled kneelers so that all our pews now have them. ... the "magic bunnies" who cleared our walks and parking lot Saturday. ... Bishop Breidenthal and Canon Anne Reed for coming to Grace last Sunday to baptize nine (!) new members of Christ's Church and to receive a new member of the Episcopal Church. ... Dan Pater, our organist for many of our services in late December, for doing double duty on his busy schedule as he dashes from church to church, and to Carolyn Koehl, who is helping with our Christmas Day service.... Grace Staples for all the paperwork and preparation she did for Sunday's baptisms.
... Judy Handy and everyone on The Bulletin Team for their hard work. December is the hardest month with extra bulletins. Every one on the team worked together to prepare the extra bulletins AND cover for each other for vacations, holiday time with family, etc. Yet, every year they all work together so well to make sure that everything gets done.
... Don Wake and Bob Jones for making our facility look extra good for the upcoming special worship services.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 We give thanks for the life of Judith Ann King Jenne. Please keep Bill and Judy in your prayers. Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, Ken Lyon, Carl, Jackie, Robb Martin, Kim Martin, Melissa, The Erik Handy Family, The Darryl Handy Family, The Burlew Family, Jordan and Brandie, Bill and Viola, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, Derek, Rhonda, The Partin Family, Mitchell, Bob, Jo Jo, Jared, Shirley L. Allen, Melissa, David , Marrilee Atkins, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Tom, Rita Lyon, Anna Keefer, Christine Zuniga, Cornell Bryant, Pastor Rita and Family, Karen and Diane, KiKi, The Coal Miners and their families who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Our President and Our Country, Judith , Peter Hawkins, Doug Jones, Katrina Gamble, Donna, Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Aaron Watson, Vance, Kathy Wills.. 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. |
 Selected Short Subjects The Worship Participant Schedule has been updated through March. See below, or the Grace Church website. Mark your calendar if you're scheduled. If you can't make it on a day you're scheduled, please find a replacement. If you'd like to be scheduled for any of the roles listed, let Judy Handy ( jhandy23@cinci.rr.com, 513-681-5829) know.
Empower Your Weekend--Ease the Shift into 2013--With ChiKung/TaiChi. Jackie Millay is offering intermediate level ChiKung/TaiChi classes at Grace Church on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm starting Friday, January 4 and ending Friday, February 1. This series of 5 classes will expand and strengthen your connection with the 'Chi' (vital life force energy). We are building on what we have started with. Please join us in further enjoyment of your abundant Chi flow. The cost is $50.00 for the 5-class series ($40.00 if you preregister before Wednesday, January 2). Contact Jackie at 513-405-1514 or socaja@yahoo.com.
Wonder what Iyengar Yoga is all about? Aaron Fleming is offering free classes at Grace Church after the first of the year. These classes are suitable for all levels and abilities. No need to pre-register--just show up! - Tues, Jan 8, 6:30-7:30pm
- Thurs, Jan 10, 6:30-7:30pm
- Sat, Jan 12, 1-2pm (Open House to follow from 2 to 4pm)
For more information, see collegehillyoga.com.
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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 March 2013, 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, December 30: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Dan Pater
- 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
Sunday, January 6: TBA- Celebrant: TBA
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Wednesday, January 9, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, January 13: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Celebrant: Hawley Todd
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenne
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Wanda Miller, John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, January 20: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, January 27: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 3: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Usher: Don Wake
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 10: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Toussaint Thrower
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Bill Jenne
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Wednesday, February 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, February 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Celebrant: Hawley Todd
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenne
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: Ruth Bertram, Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, February 24: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, Carol Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 3: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Wanda Miller, John Thayer
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 10: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Wednesday, March 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, March 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Celebrant: Hawley Todd
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenne
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Don Wake
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 24: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Toussaint Thrower
- Offering Counters: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
Sunday, March 31: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Bill Jenne
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- 10am Sunday School: TBA
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