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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Lenten Spirituality Program Continues
Grace Church's Lenten Program--Drawing Closer to Jesus--continues with a rerun of an earlier program this Sunday. Other one-hour sessions will be held each Friday from 11 am to Noon until March 22 in the Parlor at Grace Church.
 Sam Spade offers a repeat of the Anglican Rosary Workshop this Sunday, March 3 from Noon to 1 pm in the Parlor. Inclement weather kept many people who wanted to attend the original workshop from attending, so she is offering a second chance to attend. Anni will share a brief history of prayer beads throughout history and various cultures and lead the group through several different types of prayers that can be used with the beads. Wanda Miller attended this workshop earlier and wrote, " Today I had a wonderful experience with Anni learning about using Anglican beads for praying. I learned that the beads (Anglican rosary) help one stay focused while praying, meditating, communicating with God."For those who do not have their own set of Anglican prayer beads, Anni will offer some for sale at Snack & Chat. For lunch, Anni is making Turkey chili and corn muffin, or feel free to pack a lunch if you like.
 Coming Friday, March 8:
Drawing Closer to Jesus with Hildegard von Bingen, Week 1. Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th Century abbess who founded a Benedictine order and is known for her herbal remedies, her music and her meditations. Carol Lyon will lead us in Centering Prayer meditations from the writings of Hildegard. March 15: Drawing Closer to Jesus with St. Hildegard von Bingen, Week 2. Carol Lyon will lead us in a second week of Centering Prayer based on the Meditations of St. Hildegard of Bingen. March 22: Drawing Closer to Jesus Via The Way of the Cross. Led by Judy Handy. If there is a problem because of weather, the leader will sent an email out to Grace Leaders by 9:30 am of the morning of the session.
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 Thanks to ...
... Don Wake and Bob Jones for stripping and refinishing the floor in the Small Assembly Room, with a special thanks to Don who stayed late Thursday night so it could be done in time to dry for Tai-Chi on Friday.
... Don Wake for his many contributions to Grace Church. He hasn't even been attending for a year yet, and already he has volunteered so much that there are people who mistakenly belief he is on our payroll. His great dedication to his volunteer work within Grace Church is awe-inspiring.
... everyone who helps with the community dinner, whether you are heavily involved or just came to eat and talk with our visitors. Thanks to Life Renewal Church's Pastor Rita Bryant and Grace Church's J. White for keeping this dream that started with them alive. Thanks to Robin and those who assist her for coming up with a menu and making it happen.
... to everyone who assisted with Parolee Day, specifically thanks to Mary McLain and Ruth Bertram their work in the kitchen, and to Bob Jones for getting breakfast and supervising the parolees while they were here.
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Sam Spade for her work in preparing Grace Church's Lenten Series: Drawing Closer to Jesus and for teaching the first classes.
Even though everyone who does something special might not get special recognition each week (although we do try), we are aware of how hard members of this congregation work together to keep this church going. Most of the work done in this church is by volunteers, so thank you to every one in this congregation for keeping our dream of Grace Church alive by your consistent contributions. None of us could do it unless all of us were working together like we are.
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Roger and Belinda Perna write:
Our next Interfaith Hospitality Network date is Friday, March 8th at the College Hill Presbyterian Church. To date, we still need the following: dessert and salad (to feed about 20 people--preferably home baked/prepared), and two people to do activities with the children.
We usually bring brownies, but whatever inspires you would be fine, too. A lovely tossed salad or fruit salad or both would go nicely with the dinner. As for activities for the children, we have two suitcases full of board games, puzzles, etc. that can be used. Honestly, the children mostly just seem to thrive on the attention we give them.
Upcoming dates (all on Fridays) are: April 19, June 1, Sept 6, Nov 15. Please prayerfully consider helping in any way you can to minister to these families. They truly appreciate our endeavors.
Rhonda Sharp writes:
Manna from Heaven Outreach Inc of Myra KY is a legitimate outreach from the same area my family is from. April 13 is their Community Day, during which they give out everything that a family would need to plat and care for a garden. If Grace Church people would like to donate garden seeds, I would be happy to mail them to them at my expense.
Ralph and Lois Tackett provide more information about Manna from Heaven:
We are a non-profit Christian organization that is 501-c3 certified. Located in Myra KY, we help with any and everything people need. We serve about 150 families a week, and give out food, clothes, furniture, cleaning supplies, bibles, and anything else that can help the people in our area.
 Normally in a year we have 3 major events. Our Community day, which we give out everything that a family would need to plat and care for a garden, The Back to School give out, where we help families get the supplies for kids that are going to school, and our Christmas give out, where we give presents, food, clothes and everything else needed to help people have a wonderful Christmas. At all these give outs we have no less than about 2500 people every year. That of course is not including the normal 150 families we serve weekly.
Thank you and God bless you.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Thanksgivings are offered in behalf of Dumonstrong, a friend of Patty Rogers, the 14 year old whose cancer recovery we are praying for. Dumon is also a childhood cancer victim. Prayers were offered for him last week and we have reports that his tumors have shrunk and that he will be able to return to school half days. Keep praying for him. He is not in remission or recovered yet, but he is definitely moving in the right direction. Thanks be to God. Prayers for healing are asked for Christine Hicks, Derek, Rhonda Sharp, The Partin Family, Mitchell, Bob , Jo Jo, Jared, 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, Lauck Family, Don Wake, Patience, Emily Bellingham, Peggy Partin, Cleo Leach, Tracy Siemer, Erna, Ortha Meyers, Malachi Francis, Trish G. Russo, Albertha Howard, DeConte Howard, Aidan, Dumonstrong, AJ, The March 9 seminar at Grace Church and all of the attendees. 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. |
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Restoring Authentic Identity Coming to Grace Church
Rhonda Sharp reports that there are over 75 people signed up to attend this event, and it looks like turnout may go as high as 100.  For more information, see connectionssp.org. Rhonda Sharp is the Grace Church contact for this event.
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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 about 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 June 2013, as of today. We will complete the schedule of participants in the near future. 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 Worship Team Leader Bill Jenne ( williamjenne1@aol.com). 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, 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: TBA
- 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: Jacquelyn 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
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: TBA
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Ray Betts, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Litany of Healing: 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, Palm/Passion Sunday: Eucharist II- Celebrants: The Right Rev. Kenneth Price, The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: TBA
- 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
Thursday, March 28, 7:30 PM: Maundy Thursday- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Friday, March 28, Noon to 3PM: Community Good Friday Service- Several Preachers, including:
Sunday, March 31: Easter Day, Eucharist II- Celebrants: The Revs. Bob Hufford and David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- 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
Sunday, April 7: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
Wednesday, April 10, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, April 14: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, April 21: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
Sunday, April 28: Ante-CommunionSunday, May 5: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
Wednesday, May 8, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, May 12: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, May 19: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Sunday, May 26: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
Sunday, June 2: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Sunday, June 9: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Wednesday, June 12, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, June 16: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
Sunday, June 23: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
Sunday, June 30: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
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