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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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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
l remember the first time Fr. Melton wore the RED cape in the procession on a Sunday morning in 1994. Fr. Melton appeared to almost float down the aisle! At that Pentecost Service the RED cape seemed to be representative of the fire of the HOLY SPIRIT! Thanks to Doug Matthews and his family the RED cape has found its way back to GRACE. This past Pentecost Fr. Howard wore it and he too seemed to be lighter on his feet. The RED cape, like the chair lift given by others who have passed on, continues be a part of this place called GRACE where the HOLY SPIRIT dwells. Thanks to J White for the article and for modeling the cape.
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 Whittling Down
We are whittling down the wish list. This week David and Maria Mukasa donated a refrigerator and office paper. Jackie Millay has donated photo paper as well as hostas and some other perennials for the landscaping. Judd Klusmeyer from Rooted Design got 17 Clematis at a wholesale price that Ken and Carol Lyon purchased and donated for the Garth. Anni M. Gibson has donated stamps for the Annual Giving Campaign. What generous donors we have!
All that is left on the list are for the kitchen:
- 1 freezer
- Large soup pot preferably with a lid
- 12 inch or larger skillet
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).
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Save The Dates for Two Kick-offs for the Annual Giving Campaign
Wednesday, September 11, at the Community Dinner
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Sunday, September 15, after 10 am Worship
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 Thanks to ...
... all those who contributed to a baby shower gift for the soon-to-arrive daughter of members Tammy Robertson and Lisa Perry. ... Malcolm Dunn of Christ Church Cathedral for coming in to help us get our books in order. ... the several people who are responding to a call for school supplies for the son of a young mother who came to the church last week. ... Carol Lyon for leading the Prayer & Meditation group again Friday. ... the folks who have donated items on our wish list (see above). ... members of Truth & Destiny Church for coming Wednesday to help out with the Community Dinner. As mentioned earlier, they will be hosting the dinner next Wednesday. ... Anthony Canady and friend for helping bring in the donated refrigerator. ... Charlie Parker for bringing bread for the Community Dinner.
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. |
 Selected Short Subjects
Mission Council meets Monday at 5pm. On the agenda will be a report from the Building & Grounds Committee on needed repairs. Also, consideration of the following as our invitation to communion: "All who seek God, and are drawn to Christ, are welcome at Christ's table."Our officiant for August 25 will be The Rt. Rev. Benjamin Omosebi. A celebration of the life and ministry of Bishop William Grant Black will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. All are invited to attend. The Rt. Rev. William Grant Black, Seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, died July 7 at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. A memorial blog has been set up for folks to share their favorite memories or anecdotes of Bishop Black. Add your memories at MemoriesOfBishopBlack.com. The Grace Church Online Photo Album has been updated recently with some of our newer members and friends. You can see the album by clicking here, or by going to the Grace Church website and clicking on the Photo Albums link on the left side of the page. Please let Ken Lyon know if you'd like a new picture taken, or if you'd like your picture added to the album.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers and her 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 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, Jane Strohmeier, Phillis Dietz, Cheryl and Saad Saad. 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. |
Integrity Meets at Grace Friday, August 2--You're Invited!
Got questions? Got ideas? Want to put your desire for greater LGBT involvement in The Episcopal Church or for greater Church involvement in the LGBT community into action?
Integrity is hosting a Potluck and Discussion with Evening Prayer at Grace Church on Friday, August 23, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Integrity will provide meat and drinks.
Join David Cupps, Operations Manager for IntegrityUSA, and Fr. Tom Fehr, Diocesan Organizer for IntegrityUSA will lead a discussion about what Integrity can offer in Greater Cincinnati over the next year. We'll also be answering questions about the recent changes in structure and how you can be involved in leadership and activities.
Please let us know you are coming, but if you don't know until the last minute, come anyway! You can contact Tom by email at tjfehr@gmail.com or at 513-312-2614.
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 Gentleness vs Harshness This month, keep your eyes open for signs of gentleness in yourself and others. Then tap into your gentle nature when you have to hold a difficult conversation with a work associate, correct a child, or deliver some bad news. With gentleness, we can soothe those who are hurting, nurture our relationships, and cradle those we love.
To practice Gentleness, I will ... ... focus on others more and less on myself. ... choose my words carefully. ... look for ways to heal the hurts of others. ... avoid blaming. ... be a peacemaker.
"Gentleness is able to accomplish what violence cannot." - Claudian Thanks to Grace Staples for forwarding this from the East Price Hill Improvement Association online newsletter. |
Filipino Feast Fundraiser at Grace Next Saturday, 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 . |
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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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 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 Rt. Rev. Benjamin Omosebi
- 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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