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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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There are THREE Community Dinners Now
Three free Community Dinners will now be served at Grace Church each month, on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, starting at 5pm. That's because Truth & Destiny Covenant Ministries UCC Church will now serve a free Community Dinner at Grace Episcopal Church on the third Wednesday of every month starting in August. Grace Episcopal Church and Life Renewal Church will continue to serve on the second and forth Wednesdays. Truth & Destiny is located at 663 Kirby Avenue in Northside. You can read more about this church on their website here: truthdestinychurch.org.
The next dinner is this coming Wednesday. You invited to join in the fellowship at these free Community Dinners, whether you can afford to pay or not. Serving starts at 5pm, now on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of every month.
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| In the next several issues, we'll be featuring examples of ways that the faith of our members and friends has translated into action. | | We Give Thanks for the Gifts of Those Who Have Gone Before Us
I was talking to someone the other day who made me realize how much the chair lift is being used these days by our members, by other groups and by those who attend special performances. It also enables us to rent as a handicapped accessible facility.
The chairlift was given about 20 years ago by a tiny, energetic member, Mavis Judd. Mavis was an instructor of nursing at one of the schools. Her husband, Bob, was a social worker. But Mavis, who later developed MS, wanted to make sure that this gift was entirely from her, including the installation.
Mavis died in 1999 at the age of 78. I don't know if she could have envisioned the many years and the many people she knew then that the chair would serve. And it will for many years to come.
May God bless now and in His kingdom all those who share so generously for the benefit of the church.
Grace Staples with assistance from Anne Henneberg.
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 Wishes Do Come True!Last week we published a wish list of items we need for Grace Church but aren't in the budget. We received pens and photo paper. We have a promise of a gift card from Home Depot, and two gifts of perennials. Thank you! Thank You! We still need soup pots with lids, 12 inch or larger frying pans, a refrigerator and a freezer for the kitchen. It takes money to raise money. To that end we still need 81/2 x 11 inch paper, preferably white and 100 stamps for the Annual Giving Campaign. For the garth, we need 15 clematis. If they could get here before the parolees come--the last Thursday of the month--that would be great. If you have any of these items to donate or if you have gift cards we could use to buy them, you may bring them on Sunday mornings to church, Monday or Tuesday Mornings to the office or between 5 pm and 7 pm the evenings of the community dinner. If you have questions, or would like items picked up, please call Carol Lyon (513-919-0542, Spikelyon@gmail.com). |
 Thanks to ...
... Hawley Todd for donating a bunch of pens from our wish list. ... Ken & Carol Lyon for donating photo paper from our wish list. ... Holly Pratt for donating a gift card for Home Depot. ... Grace Staples for donating some perennials to plant outside the church. ... Jackie Millay for donating some hostas to plant outside the church. ... Carol Lyon for leading last Friday's Prayer & Meditation Group. ... Everyone who comes in to prepare the Great Hall for our worship each week. Tell us when you know someone should be thanked for their contribution. Email egracenotes@gracecollegehill.org. Even though everyone who does something special may not be recognized 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 without all of us working together. |
Remembering
Remember that special someone who helped you when you needed it the most? You can donate a bouquet of flowers on the altar on any Sunday in honor or in memory of them.
After the service, you may take the flowers home and give them to that special someone or you may leave them on the altar for the other services to enjoy.
The suggested donation is only $35. All the Sundays between new and December are available. Just sign on the flower sheet by the door or call the church office. Or donate online at gracecollegehill.org/payments.shtml.
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Last Chance to Sign Up for Education for Ministry
There are several spots left in the Education for(mation) Ministry class that starts September 9. The class is open to anyone who wants to learn more about their own faith and belief systems. The operative word is YOUR.
We do that through a process of coming together every Monday night (September through May) from 7 to 9:30 pm. It is a small group study and reflection process.
It includes worship and fellowship and snacks!
Year one students study the Hebrew Bible and the other years study New Testament, Church History, Ethics and interfaith dialogue.
There is a whole new program this year so any of you who have graduated may want to come back and join us. Graduates may repeat any year you choose!
Cost is $350 but I can help with tuition if you need it.
I am trying to finish up registrations this week. So if you want to join or learn more, act fast!!!!!
Hawley Todd (513-967-6581, todd@episcopalhealing.org)
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers and the Rogers Family, Carl, Jackie, Robb Martin, Kim Martin, Melissa, Jordan and Brandie, Bill and Viola, Lee Hardy, Christine Hicks, Derek, Rhonda Sharp, The Partin Family, Mitchell, Bob , Jared, Shirley L. Allen, D.L., Merrilee Atkins, Carol Lyon, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Rita Lyon, Anna Keefer, Christine Zuniga, The Coal Miners and their families who are being laid off, Virginia Chapel, Our President and Our Country, Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Kathy Wills, East Price Hill and The Lauck Family, Don Wake, Patience and her family, Peggy Partin, Cleo Leach, Malachi Francis, Trish G. Russo, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Amandita Sullivan, Horistine, Eugenia and Kenneth, Helen, Pat Jones, Jacque, Kasey McAdams, Johnny, Lexi Woeste, Emily and Caleb, Earl and Ann, Angie Evans , Vickie, Drew Gibson, JB (Jo), John, Ruth, David, Alan Weinrich's Family and all people/ families touched by pancreatic cancer, Sonya, Peter Harten, Pirfa and Family, Bishop Black, Cathleen, Angie, Lisa, Sunny, Fred, Judy and Freddy, Gavin , Ava, David and Carol Rossman, Marissa Aleaander, Skip and Jane Strohmeier, Phillis Dietz.
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. |
Filipino Feast Fundraiser at Grace August 24
 Grace Church member Joan Millari informs us that her team, the Pink Stars, is proudly raising money for the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" taking place September, 2014.
A feast of Filipino food and dessert will be held at Grace Church on Saturday, August 24 from 6 to 8:30pm. The price is $25 per person.
RSVP to jonimallari@yahoo.com. |
 Selected Short Subjects
Integrity will meet at Grace Church on August 23 at 7pm in the Small Assembly Room.
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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 service schedule as of today. 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 Worship Team Leader Bill Jenne ( williamjenne1@aol.com). The up-to-date schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org).
Sunday, August 11: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Grace Staples
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, John Thayer
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, August 14, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Ministers of Healing: Hawley Todd TSSF, J White, Gwynne Gabbard, Amy Wehr,
Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Colleen Kerns, Fran Malone, Jackie Millay, Matt Peffly, Sherri Elmore, Tammy Robertson, Teri Dettone, Tina Todd
Sunday, August 18: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Great Hall
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: Jessica Veach
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Ken Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, August 25: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 1: Eucharist II in the Great Hall
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: TBA
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Leah Wilson
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- Projector: Don Wake
- 9am Adult Bible Study: TBA
Sunday, September 8: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Tony Saylor
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Don Wake
- Altar Guild: Tammy Robertson & Lisa Perry
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: TBA
Wednesday, September 11, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Ministers of Healing: Hawley Todd TSSF, J White, Gwynne Gabbard, Amy Wehr,
Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Colleen Kerns, Fran Malone, Jackie Millay, Matt Peffly, Sherri Elmore, Tammy Robertson, Teri Dettone, Tina Todd
Sunday, September 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Acolyte: Don Wake
- Healing Ministers: J White, Hawley Todd, Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Grace Staples
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 22: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Jacqueline McCray
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, September 29: Eucharist II in the Nave
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Tony Saylor
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Bill Jenne, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Grace Staples
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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