In This Issue
SERVICES THIS WEEK
NEW HYNMAL SURVEY
GRACE PICTURE PAGE
VBS - SIGN UP NOW
GRACE MUSIC PROGRAM
CAEDMON'S CALL
ADDED GRACE
HELP NEEDED
Join Our Mailing List!
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Bishop Mike's E-pistle

Dear Friends,
Join us this Sunday for worship and fellowship and carry forward the joy we all felt last week on Easter Sunday.  Read on below for ways to "Experience Grace" on Sunday and everyday!
 

WORSHIP
 
8:15 Worship in the Chapel with Holy Communion
 
9:25 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary

 - Sermon: Pastor Chris Roberts - "Through the Locked Doors" 

 - Prelude Music - Children's Church Kids - "The Body Song"
 -Altar Choir Anthem: "One Sweet Song of Peace" 

 - Gospel Lesson:  John 20:19-20, 26-29
HYNMNAL SURVEY


The General Board of Discipleship has been conducting a series of online surveys with various samples of United Methodist leadership about our current hymnal and a possible new hymnal for the United States. The last of these surveys is open to all. Taylor Burton-Edwards, UMC Director of Worship Resources, wants every United Methodist, in our congregation (or anywhere else) to do likewise.

The survey is 40 questions, multiple choice. It should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. Only one survey per computer will be accepted.

As of today, over 6700 United Methodists have completed it. He encourages everyone in our congregation to do the survey.

The survey is available at
http://www.gbod.org/hymnal.

The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, March 31-- so take it today and encourage everyone you know in our church to do so before Sunday night.

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT GRACE? CHECK IT OUT!
CD Man Tapes Youth
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!
VBS - JUNE 22-26 AT MAIN ST. UMC

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.
JOIN THE GRACE MUSIC PROGRAM
Music NoteYou 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.
CAEDMON'S CALL IS COMING TO GRACE CHURCH
Caemon's Call Group

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.
ADDED GRACE MEETING
Added GraceAdded Grace will meet on April 1,  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.
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.
  • 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.
  • Your Editors for Experience Grace This Week: 

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