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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
UM YOUTH
UMM
LILLIAN RENEE ROBERTS
WALK FOR OPEN ARMS
JR HI SKATE IN INDY
LENTEN BREAKFAST SATURDAYS
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Dear Grace Friends,
 
Knowledge And Understanding...
 
Necessary Ingredients To Opening
 
Hearts...
 
They're necessary ingredients to inviting the spirit to shape and mold.  Combine this with fellowship and you're ready for Grace Night Out. 
 
Heighten your Lent experience by attending on sunday evenings.
 
<>It all starts this Sunday at 6:30 P.M.  Topics "mirror" the sermon from the previous week, covering sections of the Apostles Creed.
 
Feb. 10: Pastor Chris leads off with "I believe
                in God, the Father almighty, the
                creator of heaven and earth."
 
Feb. 17: Pastor Steve shares "I believe in
               Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our
               Lord..."
 
Feb. 24: Grace night out does not meet.
 
Mar. 2:    Pastor Steve speaks on "I     
                believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy
                catholic church, the communion of
                saints.  
 
Mar. 9:    Pastor Steve covers the "forgiveness
                of sins."
 
Mar. 16:  Grace Night Out climaxes with a look
                 at the Resurection of the Body and
                 life ever lasting.
 
May the knowledge of your roots stoke the coals of your soul, igniting your passion, opening your hearts, centering your being on Him... so you may fulfill His will... so you may take the Word to the world.
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
 
8:15 a.m.     Casual Service in the Chapel
 
9:25 a.m.     Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion

Special Music: Vesper Handbell Choir
 
Anthem: "This Child Is"


Gospel Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
 
PROCLAMATION: Pastor Chris Roberts 
 
               "I Believe In Jesus Christ " -  
                     The Apostles Creed


Coffee and doughnuts available following the service in Fellowship Hall

10:45am     Sunday School

UM YOUTH
 
Junior And Senior High Youth Hit
 
The Bake Shop...
 
They're putting together mouth watering cookies for your coffee coffee break after church this Sunday.
 
It's the 4th centennial of this Bake A Thon.
 
Pick up your treats and help fund the junior and senior high activities this year.
 
A free will offering is requested.
 
Savor the taste...
UMM
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Bowlers... Your Chance To Support

 Scouting & Your UMM Chapter.

Celebrate United Methodist Men's 100th anniversary by participating in a Bowl-A-Thon.

And at the same time support the National Scouting Ministry.

We need 6 bowlers.  Each bowler gets pledges from friends, neighbors, the church.  Each pledge is so much per pin.  

So, if you knock down 10 pins with a pledge of $.10 per pin then you'd get $10.00 for that pledge.

You bowl 3 games.  25% of the funds stay with your chapter to use as seen fit.  The balance goes to the UMM Foundation for scouting and must be mailed by May 31st.

The 3 chapters submitting the most dollars receive prizes.
  • 1st prize 15% of all funds collected up to 15%.
  • 2nd prize 7% of all funds collected up to $7,000.
  • 3rd prize 3% of all funds collected up to $3,000.
If we get 6 interested people we'll participate.

Ready to bowl... call Ralph Cory at 574-699-7312 by Feb 17th.

THE CARE CLOSET

 

Help the Kids Look Sharper.
 
By donating clothing items you help the 6th - 9th graders at Central Middle School look sharper... feel better.
 
They particularly need sweat shirts and sweat pants.
 
Donated money goes towards purchasing new items... like underwear.
 
Contact Lois Hunkler at 565-9163 for more information.
LILLIAN RENEE ROBERTS
On January 18th Pastor Chris and Renee Roberts welcomed the newest member of their family and the Grace UMC family, Lillian Renee Roberts. Please click here to see photos and learn more about the baby, as well as read daddy's thoughts on their new little blessing.
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CAEDMON'S CALL AT GRACE CHURCH

Get Tickets for Caedmon's Call Sunday morning! Caedmon's Call, popular Christian band, is in concert at Grace United Methodist Church on April 18th at 7:00 pm. Caedmon's Call presently has one of the top CDs playing in the country and has sold over 14 million records to date. Tickets are $12.00 and the first 200 will be given a free copy of their latest CD (one per family please). Tickets may be purchased on Sunday mornings. Look for Phyllis Grant at the Welcome Center just outside of the Sanctuary. Don't miss out on this wonderful event!
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE at GRACE CHURCH

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
 
Saturday, February 9, 2008
6 p.m.  - Fellowship Hall
 
Tickets are SOLD OUT!
WOW!

 

Who are the suspects?

View or print the poster

"WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES" is February 9

and the breakfast is being hosted by our church from 7:30-8:30 AM.  If you are interested in walking or donating to TEAM #14, please come to the Fellowship Hall after worship to sign-up.  A few signs are available for a donation also.  Last year, we donated over $1,100 to help benefit the women of Open Arms.  Please join us for walking or donating to this worthy cause.


JR HI ICE SKATING
 
Sunday, February 10, the Jr Hi Youth group will be going to Indianapolis for Ice Skating and you know what happened the last time they went on an ice skating trip - THEY HAD A GREAT TIME!  Youth should bring approximately $15.00 to cover lunch, skating and skate rental.  We will leave Grace Church following the 9:25 AM worship service, and return in time for Youth Group.  Please let TJ know you plan to attend.
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUTH AND INTERNET HAZARDS?
 

WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? 

Our youth's culture is rapidly changing!  FYI TJ Knowland, our Youth Director, will be holding Sunday evening sessions on "Youth Culture" to help people learn more about issues that are huge in today's world.
 

TJ plans to hold "Youth Culture" programs each 4th Sunday from 6:30-8pm. The next session will be February 24.

This program is open to anyone. 
 
Know anyone who is curious or concerned about this new technology world facing our youth?   Why not give them an invitation right now!

ADDED GRACE TO SEE "MY FAIR LADY"
My Fair Lady The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Plain for our Added Grace group on March 7th at Clowes Hall. They'll be travelling to Indianapolis to see "My Fair Lady." This will be an evening performance and the group will enjoy a buffet dinner in Westfield. They'll return to the church at 11:00pm. The cost of a ticket is $55.00 and 40 tickets have already been sold so get your tickets as soon as possible. Please contact Hazel Hodge at 453-2794. The deadline is February 1 so hurry and call Hazel to make your reservations.
LENTEN BREAKFAST SERIES "WALKING IN SERVICE FOR CHRIST"
The first of our Kokomo 8:00 Saturday Lenten Breakfasts will be held at Faith UMC, on February 9. 

Added Grace
Guest speaker will be Rev. B.J. Siefert of Parr UMC.

A free will offering will be taken to benefit:
Please phone your reservation to Kokomo Faith UMC at 457-3030 by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday February 7.
BEN WITHERINGTON DAY Sunday February 24
Ben Witherington III
9:25a.m. Dr. Ben Witherington III will be our guest preacher

2:00 P.M. Dr. Witherington will deliver a guest lecture.

Dr. Witherington is a professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, and is a featured religious correspondent for ABC News religious specials.

BenWitherington.com

Asbury Theological Seminary
 
Do you know someone who would appreciate an invitation to hear Dr. Witherington's intelligent and faithful response to some of today's troubling theological questions?  Why not invite them to come with you to BEN WITHERINGTON DAY!.
"PASTOR, I WANT TO HEAR YOU PREACH ON THIS"
Added Grace
"YOU ASKED FOR IT"  Sermon series

After the Lenten season, your Pastors have agreed to to preach a series of sermons they are calling "YOU ASKED FOR IT". 

Do you have a scripture passage or a topic that you would like for our Pastors to preach on?  You can turn in your suggestion at the "REQUEST BOX" found at the Welcome Center.
HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
 
  • Web Site Team needs help. If you are interested in writing articles and updating to www.kokomograce.org; if you have a feel for the design of websites and the kinds of information that will be helpful in speaking to our community about Grace Church, and the ways we seek to follow Jesus, then contact one of our team:  Tim Garner, Val Harris, Randy Manning, Chris Hedges or Lee Flasche.
  • Master Teacher Tutoring is in need of Tutors, Substitute Tutors, Story Tellers and Snack Providers. Please call Dianne Waggaman at 459-4524 and let her know that you are willing to help.
  • The Shopping Cart: A container for collection of the following items will be in the Mulberry St. entrance during the remodelling project. Your support of these local ministries is greatly appreciated.   Open Arms: Feminine products and condiments  Kokomo Urban Outreach: Boxes of Valentines, Canned Soup, Easter Baskets, Candy and Small Toys, and Peanut Butter  Nesting Doves: Newborn Diapers and Grocery Cards  CAM: Toothpaste, Shampoo, TP, and Deodorant.
  • Your Editors for Experience Grace This Week: 

    • This Week - Ralph Cory
    • Next Week- Val Harris 
    • Jan Wall
    • Karen Pinto