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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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I loved the kick-off to the Faith in Action Campaign on Wednesday night at the Community Dinner.
I had a chance to talk to almost all of those present at the dinner. I told them take a look around at the displays to see what we did at Grace Church. I told them the slide show also showed what we did at Grace church.
And they told me about themselves. One person told me they used to go to pre-school at Grace church. Another told me they just got out of the hospital because they had been suicidal. I encouraged him to go to the healing service following the dinner. Five people signed up to learn to arrange flowers and be part of the flower guild. Another person said she was homeless. Fortunately, our outreach chair was their and could talk to her about Interfaith Hospitality Network. Others indicated they were interested in the prayer shawl ministry.
Representatives of groups using Grace's facility were there, too. Several people received a blessing from the Oneness blessing ministry. I met the man who does yoga, who brought his wife and young baby. The Rainbow Band's table had a Mellophone that one Grace parishioner tried out.
It was a great evening. You have an opportunity to join in the excitement of Faith in Action this Sunday after the worship service. During Snack 'n Chat the ministries will again set up their displays. Please join us and see all of the Lord's work we do. Grace church ministries included: Communications, Worship, Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Outreach, Building and Grounds, Education for Ministry, Episcopal Healing Ministry, Pastoral Care and Prayer Shawls. Other displays included: Tai chi, Oneness Blessing, Yoga and The Rainbow Band. See pictures of the displays in the Grace Church photo albums here. Thanks to Carol Lyon for this article.
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 Thanks to ...
... all who contributed to the Faith in Action displays and slide presentation at the Community Dinner Wednesday, including Grace Staples,
Sam Spade, Ken Lyon, Laurie LeClaire, Bill Jenne, Judy Handy, Hawley Todd, Carol Lyon and Jay White and the set up team including Roger Perna and Don Wake. Also, thanks to the groups using Grace Church-- Oneness Blessing, The Rainbow Band, Tai chi and Yoga--for their presence and displays. ...Hawley Todd for kicking off another year of EfM--this year with all new materials.
... everyone who helped to plan and carry out the funeral last Thursday, and everyone who came to be a support to John Thayer and to those who could not come but who donated food or other services to make the day and the luncheon as special as possible. Thanks to John for having the courage to stand up and share with us so many wonderful stories from Christine's life. Also thanks to Judy Handy, Madeena Nolan, Grace Staples and Rhonda Sharp for stepping up to help prepare the bulletin.
,,, Roger Perna for filling in to teach Bible Study while Ken Lyon was on vacation the last two weeks. 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. |
Person Sought to Provide Child Care During Sunday Worship
We are seeking a person to provide child care during Sunday worship. If you know of someone with the skills  to care for a few infants and very young children, please contact J White (513-532-9362, mizwone@gmail.com). This will be a paid position. We realize that there may be Sundays when there are no children to care for, however we believe that it's very important that this service be provided for those parents who want it. |
 The List Dwindles Down to a Precious Few...
These items on the wish list are for the kitchen. The immediate use is for the Community Dinners:
- 1 freezer
- Large soup pot preferably with a lid
In addition, the office could use a one-hole punch.
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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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 We give thanks for the life of John Thayer's sister, Christine Zuniga, whose memorial service was held at Grace Church last Thursday. Sympathies can be mailed to John at 1646 Cedar Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45224. John's phone number is 513-541-3604. Prayers for healing are asked for Judy Handy, Rev. Ernestein, Patty Rogers, The Rogers Family, (Sarah and Joe Rogers - Patty's parents), 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 Jones and Family., D.L., Merrilee Atkins, Maree White, Verene and Katrina, Anna Keefer, 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, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Amandita Sullivan, Horistine, Eugenia and Kenneth, Jacque, Johnny, Lexi Woeste, Emily and Caleb, Earl and Ann, Drew Gibson, JB (Jo), John, Alan Weinrich's Family and all touched by pancreatic cancer, Peter Harten, Cathleen, Lisa, Sunny, Judy and Freddy, David and Carol Rossman, Marissa Aleaander, Skip, Jane Strohmeier, Phillis Dietz, The Thrower Family, Anthony, Pastor Rita and Deacon Cornell Bryant and Family, Vincent Leu, Naomi and Gwynne Gabbard, Jim, Steve, Cloma and Estil, John Thayer, the Darryl Handy family, and David. 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. |
Altar Flowers
The altar flowers this Sunday were given in memory of Christine Zuniga, John Thayer's sister, whose memorial service was last Thursday.
The altar flowers last Sunday were given by Charlotte Battistone, in loving memory of my husband Rudy and our 65th wedding anniversary, and by Judy Handy, in thanksgiving for the 5th anniversary of my successful surgery.
You can donate a bouquet of flowers on the altar on any Sunday in honor or in memory of anyone. The suggested donation is only $35. Virtually 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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 Selected Short Subjects
Our Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati has announced their 2013-2014 music season. It includes many free concerts by their choir and invited musicians. You can see their most recent Music at Christ Church Cathedral enewsletter here, or visit their music page at christchurchcincinnati.org/music. |
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, 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: Bob Fahrenholtz
- 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
Sunday, October 6: Ante-Communion
- Officiant: Ken Lyon
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, October, 9, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, October 13: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, October 20: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, October 27: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 3: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 10: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, November 13, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, November 17: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing in the Nave
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, November 24: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 1: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 8: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, December 11, 7pm: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- 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, Laurie LeClaire
Sunday, December 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing
- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, December 22: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 7:30 pm: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day, 11am: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
Sunday, December 29: Eucharist II
- Celebrant: The Rev. David Z. Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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