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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Sunday is Epiphany--the Magi Find Jesus
This Sunday--the Feast of the Epiphany--we celebrate the time when astrologers from the east came looking for the King of the Jews and found Jesus. Sunday's worship order will be our usual order, minus Communion. Judy Handy, Worship Team Co-Chair explains: Due to scheduling issues, we have been unable to engage supply clergy for this Sunday, January 6th, The Feast of the Epiphany. We will not celebrate Holy Eucharist, therefore, but will proceed according to directions found in the Prayer Book. We are very fortunate in that Ken Lyon has agreed to lead our worship and preach this week. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
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Let's Talk About Prayer
This year, let's talk about our spiritual lives and help each other grow.
In my experience, we don't talk much about prayer or our prayer life at Grace Church. I think prayer is too easily dismissed as "What's there to talk about?" or "We all know how to pray." I don't think it's that simple.
First of all: Why pray? To me, prayer is about our relationship with God, Jesus and/or the Holy Spirit. It is about making and maintaining that connection for the purpose of transformation for ourselves and our community. Transformation to be the person or community we are called to be. Why do you pray?
Secondly, there are many kinds of prayer. There are the prayers found in our Book of Common Prayer. There are centering prayer, meditative prayer, journaling and more. My prayers are usually through journaling, but I often do silent prayer. I've tried centering prayer but I haven't been very good at it. How do you pray?
And finally, there is what to pray for. Usually, I do simple prayers of petition and intercession. Occasionally, I just try to listen. What do you pray for?
Let's talk.
Thanks to Carol Lyon for this article. |
| A Call to Pray for Our Elected Officials
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has joined other religious leaders in calling for daily prayers for the President, Vice-President, United States Congress and elected officials beginning January 3, the first day of the new Congress until January 21, the inauguration of the President of the United States.
The Presiding Bishop suggests the following prayer from our Book of Common Prayer (pages 821-822):
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
Other prayers are available at faithandpolitics.org/call-to-prayer.
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Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar Christmas Sunday were given by Grace Staples in thanksgiving for her brother's successful surgery.
Thank you again to all those who donated flowers for Christmas. The church looked beautiful.
If you would like to donate flowers in January, all four Sundays are open. The suggested donation is $35 for one Sunday. You may sign up on the flower sheet by the Belmont door, or call the church office. Or you can donate here.
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 Thanks to ...
... to all the people of Grace Church from Bob Jones for the beautiful Christmas card and the very nice Christmas gift you all gave me.
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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. We give thanks for the life of Carl Relyea, once long-time clerk of Grace Church Vestry. . Carl died peacefully at Twin Towers only a few hours shy of his 100th birthday. His memorial service will be at Christ Church Cathedral Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 am followed by a reception. 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, Thom Shumann, East Price Hill and The Lauck Family and Don Wake. Prayers for "shut-ins," (members and friends who are often not able to attend) are asked for Nancy Hall, Janet Henthorn, 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.
2013 Summer Camp Information is now available here.
A Peace and Reconciliation Summit is coming to Procter Conference Center. Read more about it here. A Lenten Retreat at Transfiguration Spirituality Center in Glendale is coming in February. Read more about it here.
Epiphany devotions for 2013 developed by the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada are available here.
For more information about yoga at Grace Church, 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, January 6: AnteCommunion- Officiant: Ken Lyon
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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- Officiant: Hawley Todd
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenny, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenny, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Toussaint Thrower
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Hawley Todd, Bill Jenny, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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 Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- 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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