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Dear Friends,
Gleaning The Fields
To Feed America's Hungry.
The Society of St. Andrew, SoSA, delivered 60,927,414 servings to the hungry last year.
Volunteers go into the fields after harvest and gather left over vegetables and produce.
They take that food and then distribute it to various agencies... to feed the hungry.
They glean the fields just as people in the Old Testament.
Quantities Boggle Your Mind.
* Potatoes... 10,561,328 pounds
* Produce... 9,747,810 pounds
29,179 volunteers made it happen.
SoSA iIs Poised To Break Out...
There's a petition coming before the upcoming UMC General Conference. If adopted SoSA becomes a major emphasis in the Church's domestic hunger program.
That partnership means that in 4 years SoSA will improve salvaging to the 100 million pound mark.
They'd expand and encompass all the lower 48 states.
That puts a real dent in hunger...
By the way, Grace's United Methodist Men support SoSA in the annual potato drop in our area.
Pray for our hungry neighbors. |
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
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8:15 a.m. Casual Service in the Chapel
9:25 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
ANTHEM: "One Sweet Song of Peace"
-The Altar Choir
Vesper
Handbell Choir: "Soon and Very Soon"
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON:
Luke 23:32- 43
PROCLAMATION: Pastor Steve
"Even Before You Ask"
The Apostles Creed
Coffee and doughnuts available following the service in Fellowship Hall
10:45am Sunday School |
CAEDMON'S CALL IS COMING TO GRACE CHURCH
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Don't miss this outstanding band. Their current CD tipped the scales as 14 million copies sold.
You can view the live performance on April 17th at 7 P.M.
Get your ticket at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings. Buy NOW and receive a FREE copy of their latest CD.
But there are only 200 CD's available.
Don't miss out... get your ticket NOW and be one of the 200 to get a FREE CD. |
AFTER HOURS CHURH ENTRY CODE
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Attend Meetings Or Classes
In The Evenings?
Then, please come to the church office and get your code number.
That code lets you open the inner of the church building.
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kOKOMO URBAN OUTREACH
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Become A Child's Mentor.
KUO is helping sponsor a program directed towards Kokomo's elementary children.
An adult takes a child under their wing and helps support and encourage them. They stay with the child through their elementary years.
What a wonderful way to help a child and your city.
If interested, or for more information... contact Pastor Chris.
Get on board... I did. |
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Join The Call To Prayer And Self Denial.
The special service takes place in the chapel.
Following the service take part in a sacrificial lunch.
Faith Circle hostesses the "meal".
Contact Phyllis Jean Smith for more information at 452-1880.
Ladies don't miss this... |
| BETTY CORN NEEDS YOUR HELP |
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Pencil Sharpeners Needed.
You can put her over the top. She needs 250.
Our local chapter of Church Women United set a goal of 3,000.
They all go into Church World Service. From there the sharpeners go to the corners of the world and every place in between. Some even end up in the U.S.
Let's see if we can't top it off for Betty.
But note, they need to be free of any religious symbols. |
SWEET ROLLS FOR PALM SUNDAY
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Top Off Your Coffee Break With Mouth Watering Sweet Rolls.
Lois Hunkler will be making sweet rolls on Saturday, March 15th.
They will be sold the following day after the Palm Sunday service. If you would like to help, please contact Lois.
Donations of ingredients such as flour, sugar and butter are also needed. For more information, please call Lois at 865-9163.
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ALTAR CHOIR CANTATA
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The Altar Choir will sing "EMMANUEL HAS COME: PART II" on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 during the 9:26 service.
The Program will be narrated by Steve Beutler. Solos will be sung by Dan Stout, Ron Harper, Gloria Everett, Liz Harper and Linda White.
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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.
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! |
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GRACE NIGHT OUT
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Sundays at 6:30 P.M. Topics "mirror" the sermon from the previous week, covering sections of the Apostles Creed.
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 the life everlasting.
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. |
| LENTEN BREAKFAST SERIES "WALKING IN SERVICE FOR CHRIST" |
Saturday March 1 -8:00 a.m. at St. Luke's UMC
Guest speaker will be Rev. Steve Beutler, Grace UMC
Phone Reservations to St. Luke's UMC at 453-0555 by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior.
Saturday March 8 -8:00 a.m. at Main St. UMC
Guest speaker will be Rev. Paul Rogers, Main St. UMC
Phone Reservations to Main St.UMC at 457-8248 by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior.
Saturday March 15 -8:00 a.m. at Grace UMC
Guest speaker will be Rev. Bud Probasco, Shiloh UMC
Phone Reservations to Grace UMC at 457-5329 by 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior.
A free will offering will be taken to benefit:
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OPERATION CLASSROOM
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Help Put Bo Back On Its Feet.
Although Sierra Leone is stable now. The fighting caused real damage.
It's your opportunity for hands on service. A team heads for Bo School in Sierra Leone from June 19th-July 11th.
For more information contact one of the Pastors or a member of the Missions Committee. |
HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
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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. |
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Your Editors for Experience Grace This Week:
- This Week - Ralph Cory
- Next Week- Val Harris
- Jan Wall
- Karin Pinto
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