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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Praying for Grace During Lent
I have been asked to remind you of our Lenten initiative: "Pray for Grace." This prayer is for Grace Church; for God's direction and guidance as we continue to do His will. I have not had an epiphany of any magnitude in my lifetime. I look forward to it. Scripture says: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7) "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24) All the world's religions ask men to pray, but it is only the Bible that requires men to believe when they pray. Continue to pray for Grace Church and believe in an answer. Thanks to Wanda Miller for sharing her story.The Pray for Grace Committee asks everyone associated with Grace ask God for His direction for Grace Church, then quietly wait and listen for God's answers--and jot these down and place them in the purple shoe boxes provided for this purpose around the church. As a reminder--there are Pray for Grace magnets and 3x5 cards next to the purple boxes. Take some home!
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Prayer & Meditation Group Does Haikus
Ever wonder what the folks at the Friday morning Prayer & Meditation Group do? Well, last Friday, each of us wrote an instant Haiku. Carol Lyon helped us drop our inhibitions, and the group was pleasantly surprised with what we came up with. |
Connections
Loving, healthy, strong.
Precious part of universe.
Promise of Spring now.
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Mama
Smooth fresh protective
shade all natural.
This is a form of true love.
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Dead Branch?
On lichen-ey stem
buds thrust through moldy bark.
It is not dead net!
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Flowers
Pretty. Celebrate
an offer of love and color.
Brighten our lives now.
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Each week, a member of the group leads us in some form of meditation and prayer. Join us at 11 am Friday and see! Ken Lyon |
Artwork Presented to Grace by Cincinnati Flow Arts and Drum Circle
 The Cincinnati Flow Arts and Drum Circle Mt Echo Tribe has been meeting at Grace on the last Saturday of the month during the winter. March 29 was their last indoor meeting until next fall; they'll resume meeting in Mt. Echo Park in April.
This artwork, created during several of the indoor meetings at Grace, was presented to Grace Church last Sunday with thanks for our willingness to host their meetings. You can get an idea of what transpires at their meetings by looking at their photo albums here: facebook.com/groups/CFADCT/photos.
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Looking Forward to Holy Week
We're posting this information again this week, in case you missed it last week. We'll be trying some new things this coming Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, after the 10 am worship service, we'll be doing "Palms to Go," meaning we'll be passing out palms to people passing through the Hamilton-Belmont intersection. On Maundy Thursday at 6:30 pm, we'll be having a commemoration of the Last Supper in a simple meal in the Small Assembly Room, catered by Susan Lehman and John Dalzell. On Good Friday, we'll have two services:
- Meditations on the Stations of the Cross from 11am to noon in the choir.
- The Community Good Friday service will be held from 7 to 9 pm this year to allow working people to attend. It'll be followed by a reception.
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 Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given in loving memory of my father, John W. Thayer, by John Thayer.
You can donate a bouquet of flowers on the altar on any Sunday in honor of 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 email spikelyon@gmail.com or donate online at gracecollegehill.org.
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 Thanks to ...
... everyone for their prayers for me and my family from Virginia Chapel. We appreciate all your prayers and support during this difficult time and ask that you continue to pray for us.
... Rhonda Sharp for spending two hours on the phone with Duke Energy getting Duke to reverse a change to our energy supplier. It seems that one of those alternative energy suppliers came to Grace Church, made their pitch to whomever was in the office, then "slammed" us, meaning that they told Duke that we had agreed to switch to them. Imagine our surprise when we got a letter thanking us for switching! Again, thanks to Rhonda for getting this straightened out.
... Candace Moxley for coming in to staple the Sunday bulletins this week.
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.
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 Selected Short Subjects
The Service Volunteer List has been updated. You can see the schedule below. Please mark your calendars. If you're not able to serve, please find a replacement and let the webmaster know so the schedule can be updated. Email the webmaster at webmaster@gracecollegehill.org.
Virginia and Calvin Chapel celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary recently. They were married at Grace Church on April 1, 1989.
The Free Community Dinner
is now served every Wednesday starting at 5pm. Do come and join in the meal and
the fellowship, even if you can afford to pay elsewhere.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Prayers for healing are asked for 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, Viola and Irma, Rhonda Sharp, The Partin Family, D.L., Merrilee Atkins, Maree White, Anna Keefer, Virginia Chapel, Our President and Our Country, Sam Spade, Bill Jenne, Don Wake, Albertha Howard and DeConte Howard, Johnny, Peter Harten, David and Carol Rossman, Phillis Dietz, The Thrower Family, Anthony, Vincent Leu, Mike Webster, Judy Handy, Laura Hubrick (Phillis Dietz' daughter), Madeena Nolan, Gwynne and Naomi Gabbard, Marla, Mae Armstead, The Garland Family - Teresa, Debbie and Jay, Sherry Ridgeway, Jayna, Jan Sharp. Prayers are asked for members often not able to come to church: Elizabeth Kelly, Janet Henthorn, Mary Jane Showers, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Jo Carroll, Anne Henneberg, 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. |
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 Ken Lyon ( webmaster@gracecollegehill.org ) if you'd like to participate in any of these positions. The up-to-date schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org). Sunday, April 6: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Healing Ministers: J White & Hawley Todd (leads), Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade.
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Lector: Charlie Parker
- Litany of Healing: Gwynne Gabbard
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, April 9: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing, 7pm- 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, April 13, Palm Sunday: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Mariah Mukasa
- Palms: Mariah and Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
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Lector: Sam Spade
- Prayers of the People: Bill Jenne
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacquelyn McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday Last Supper Common Meal with Eucharist, 6:30pm.- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Meal: John Dalzell and Susan Lehman.
Good Friday, April 18: Meditations on the Stations of the Cross, 11am to noon.- Leaders: Judy Handy and Bill Jenne.
Good Friday, April 18: Community Service with Meditations on the Seven Last Words, 7pm to 9pm with Reception Following.- Preachers from seven local churches.
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Usher: Roger Perna
Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Mathias Mukasa
- Server: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Roger Perna
- Offering Counters: Ken Lyon, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, April 27: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Tammy Robinson
- Prayers of the People: Judy Handy
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, May 4: Eucharist II- The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Mary McLain
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Prayers of the People: Sam Spade
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Ruth Bertram
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, May 11: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Judy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Bill Jenne
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Roger Perna
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Jacquelyn McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, May 14: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing, 7pm- 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, May 18: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF Lead Drummers: Bob Laake, Rich Spirit
- Healing Ministers: J White & Hawley Todd (leads), Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade.
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Charlie Parker
- Litany of Healing: Gwynne Gabbard
- Offering Counters: Carol Lyon, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, May 25: Eucharist II- The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Mariah Mukasa
- Server: Mathias Mukasa
- Gospel Bearer: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ken Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, June 1: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
-
Lector: Sam Spade
- Prayers of the People: Tammy Robertson
- Offering Counters: Ruth Bertram, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, June 8, Pentecost: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Mathias Mukasa
- Server: Mariah Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Bill Jenne
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Carol Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Jacquelyn McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Wednesday, June 11: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing, 7pm- 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, June 15: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Healing Ministers: J White & Hawley Todd (leads), Tammy Robertson, Bill Jenne, Laurie LeClaire, Gwynne Gabbard, Sam Spade.
- Handbells: John Thayer
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Lector: Charlie Parker
- Litany of Healing: Gwynne Gabbard
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Ruth Bertram
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, June 22: Eucharist II- The Rev. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Mariah Mukasa
- Server: Mathias Mukasa
- Gospel Bearer: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Grace Staples
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counters: John Thayer, Ken Lyon
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
Sunday, June 29: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Crucifer: Ken Lyon
- Server: Ken Lyon
- Healing Ministers (leads): J White & Hawley Todd
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counters: Roger Perna, Carol Lyon
- Usher: Tammy Robertson
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
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