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Dear Friends,
This week I watched a documentary titled "The Power of Forgiveness". It featured the story of a woman who lost her firefighter son in NYC on 9/11. Prior to his death they had become estranged due to a conflict in their lives. On 9/11 their opportunity to reconcile was lost forever.
Does the often quoted "to err is human, to forgive divine" come from the Bible? No, it actually comes from the English poet Alexander Pope, but many look at it as a Biblical principle. In his last hour on the cross Jesus uttered the words, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do". Could anything be more divine? As Christ died He lifted our burden of sin. He gave us the blessing of forgiveness. Don't wait to pass it forward!
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
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March 20 Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm Pastor Steve preaching
Solo: "Fill My Cup, Lord" Randy Manning
Anthem: "Ten Thousand Angels" Women's Chorus
 March 21 Good Friday
12:00 pm
Community Good Friday Service at Grace UMC
7:00 pm United Methodist Good Friday Service at Main St. United Methodist Church
March 23 Easter Sunrise Service
in Fellowship Hall 8:00 am with Breakfast
Testimonials: Donna Brownfield, Steve Long, Tim Garner and Ron Harper
Solo: "Fill My Cup, Lord" Randy Manning
Easter Sunday Service in Sanctuary
with Pastor Steve, preaching "The Final Wrap-Up That Didn't"
- Anthem: "Alleluia He Lives" Altar Choir
- The Act of Praise: The Hallelujah Chorus
- Gospel Lesson: Mark 15:42 - 16:8
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WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT GRACE? CHECK IT OUT!
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A few weeks ago Pastor Steve told the congregation that he had received a note from Pastor Ed Vasicek of Highland Park Church telling him that the pastor was amazed at all that has been happening at Grace Church lately.
Click on TJ and the Youth and you'll see photos of some of the exciting things that have been taking place at Grace Church this year!
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VBS - JUNE 22-26 AT MAIN ST. UMC
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The time is 5:30 - 8:00pm.
The Kokomo United Methodist Cluster made up of Grace, Alto, Main St., St. Lukes and Trinity are working together this summer to welcome your children and others in our community into God's Big Backyard.
VBS can't happen without you. There are volunteer regisration forms at the Welcome Center. We need help in every area: snacks, teacher, leaders, games, set up, decorations, etc.
Children's Registration Forms are also available at the Welcome Center to sign up your kids today.
Return forms to Amanda Kelly or the Church Office A.S.A.P.
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JOIN THE GRACE MUSIC PROGRAM
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 You can make a difference in the growth of our Music Programs at GRACE. The Flex Time Program lets you participate in one or more of our music groups for an 8 week period in April and May. If you would like to be a part of this growth, just contact Randy Manning. Flex Time Altar Choir rehearsals will be every Wednesday for 8 weeks starting on April 2nd at 7pm. See you then.
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CAEDMON'S CALL IS COMING TO GRACE CHURCH
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Don't miss this outstanding band. They will be performing at Grace on Friday, April 18th at 7 pm. The doors open 6 pm.
Get your tickets at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings.
Tickets are also available online.
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ADDED GRACE MEETING
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 Added Grace will meet on April, 2008 and our speaker will be Cheryl Graham, United Way Volunteer Activities Coordinator. The title for her talk is "Volunteering - A Survival Guide for Those That Can't Say No." Hazel will be our cook and the price of the meal will be $5.00. Please make reservations with Peggy Hobbs on Sunday, March 23 and 30, 2008 or by telephone at 452-4394.
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VAN TAYLOR, RESCUE MSSION HEAD SPEAKS TO UM MEN
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Kokomo Rescue Mission's Executive Director, Van Taylor, will
be the UM Men speaker on Monday, March 24.
The Rescue Mission website, where Van Taylor greets you, is kokomorescuemission.org. He will tell us about the mission's work,
including the recent, successful Walk a Mile fund-raiser for Open Arms Women's
Shelter.
Women
are always welcome to attend Grace's UM Men's meetings. Reservations are needed only for the
meal. Reservations for the 6:00 pm catered meal may be given
to Val Harris by email or by calling 453-6952.
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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.United Methodist Women need Pencil sharpeners for Church World Service. Contact Betty Corn @ 457-0044.Green thumbs are needed to transplant flowers at a local greenhouse for baskets for downtown Kokomo and Sycamore Street. Workers are needed Friday March 28 and Saturday March 29, contact Jan Wall.
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: Volunteers to mentor Kokomo elementary students, 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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