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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Last week, we featured some haikus that were written by members of the Friday morning Prayer and Meditation group. Jackie Millay responded with a Haiku of her own.
Grace Episcopal
Creates radiant lifelines
GodCords of beauty
Thanks, Jackie!
You can see last week's issue with its Haikus here.
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Grace Makes CNKY Scene Magazine Cover
As you can see above, Grace Church provided the setting for the cover of the April issue of CNKY Scene Magazine. Editor Jen Short said she kept seeing our rainbow flag as she came up the hill, and thought that Grace would make a great background for the cover of an issue that would remind readers that there are churches that welcome people of all orientations.
Jen writes:
CNKY Scene Magazine wants to thank our hosts at Grace for allowing us to use your beautiful church in our April issue. On the cover, we featured a group of diverse, affirming pastors, reverends and church leaders. Having a church with a rainbow flag on the cover of a gay magazine is going to make people want to pick it up and read more!
In the cover story, "Welcoming Places of Worship in CNKY," we used interviews by these leaders and several others to discuss the issues of homosexuality and the church/synagogue. Our sincere hope is that our readers will understand that there are other views about what the Old and New Testaments really say about homosexuality, and that there are accepting places to worship and call home in our area. So many members of our community have been failed by their family or home church and could really use the support and total acceptance that a place like Grace has to offer.
CNKY Scene Magazine is dedicated to bringing Cincinnati and Northern KY the stories that matter most to the LGBT community, as well as featuring supportive businesses, events and organizations. We want to be a service and resource to our community.
See the whole issue issue online at cnkyscene.com. Search for CNKY on Facebook to learn more about CNKY Scene Magazine.
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| Looking Forward to Holy Week
Holy Week at Grace will be different this year.
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 one service, Meditations on the Stations of the Cross from 11am to noon in the choir, led by members of the Prayer and Meditation group.
The Community Good Friday service will not be held this year.
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Marie White "Standing up and Being Counted Among the Good Lord's Flock"
 J White reports that her sister, Marie White, "is on the road to wholeness and independence thanks to your prayers, thoughts and positive energy! Please continue to pray and witness how the Good Lord continues to work. With thanks and much love from Marilyn Marie and J." In related news, J White received a wonderful bright red prayer shawl at last week's Sunday worship service. 
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 Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar last Sunday were given in loving memory of his 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 ...
... Anthony Canady, J White and Pauline (the dessert lady), who provided the great lunch at Snack 'n Chat last week. It included tacos with all homemade, fresh, fixings.
... Hawley Todd for leading the healing service last Wednesday and providing the liturgy, and to Bob Laake for leading the drumming.
... Wanda Miller for bringing lunch for the members of the Buildings and Grounds Committee at their meeting Friday.
... 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.
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
Patrick Meade started work as Grace Church's new sexton last week.
Jackie Millay is hosting two classes at Grace Church, starting in May:
- Dancing with the Dawn, Beginning/Intermediate Tai Chi, starting Thursday, May 1 through Thursday, May 29 from 9:30 to 11:00AM.
- Relax Into The Weekend, Beginning/Intermediate Chi Kung, starting Friday, May 2 through Friday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8:00PM.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
 Please give thanks for the lives of ... ... Charles Davis, who served recently as sexton at Grace Church, who died this past week. His funeral will be held at the College Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 19 at 10am. ... Dawan Trotter, son of Prophetess-Lady Michelle Hagans of Next Dimension Family Worship Center, which meets at Grace Church. 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.
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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).
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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).
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.
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
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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
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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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