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SERVICES THIS WEEK
A GREAT WAY TO TOP OFF EASTER.
UMM
HELP THE SICK IN AFRICA
HELP NEEDED
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Bishop Mike's E-pistle

Dear Friends,

Caedsmon's Call

Caedmon's Call


Superb, Outstanding, Insightful...

These are just a few comments about Caedmon's Call's latest album... Overdressed.

But what about other comments?

Christian Music Today says... it reflects superb song writing and eclectic catchy folk pop sound... one of their best.

Christianity Today says... 5 star review.  Their diversity in song writing themes and their variety in vocals all work in their favor.  Overdressed is not only a superb and well crafted return to form but also may be their best album to date.

The idea that we're not who we were intended to be inspired the album.  After all... we're all sinners.

The album highlights singable harmony - rich singles.

So much of the record "talks" about family and community... how they give us strength.

And those highlights come from just one of their records.

They've sold over a million records since their beginning in the mid 90's.

Don't miss this chance to share an evening of inspirational praise and worship.

Appearing at GRACE UMC on April 18th at 7:00 P.M.

Get your tickets at the office, 219 W. Walnut, or at the Welcome Center following worship.  Cost $12.

To order your ticket on line... click on the blue link under the picture.

I've got my ticket... how about you.


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

 - Sermon: Pastor Steve Beutler - "The Other Side of Midnight" 

 - Prelude Music - "Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love"
 - Altar Choir Anthem: "For the Beauty of the Earth"
 - Special Music: Gospelaires accompanied by Polly Simmons:
                "When He Was on the Cross, I Was on His Mind"

 - Scripture Lessons:  Job 7:1-7, Matthew 26:26-39
A GREAT WAY TO TOP OFF EASTER

Added Grace



Allelon And Disciples Top Off Easter With A...

Messianic Seder.


The Sunday School Class and the Disciple Bible Study groups
took part in a Messianic Seder last Saturday evening.

The celebration mirrors the Jewish Seder which celebrates the freeing of God's people from Egypt.

Both Seders show the dynamic emotional ranges... from slavery to freedom... from despair to hope... from darkness to light.

But the Messianic Seder also reflects the wonder and glory of God... his promise... his love... as he cares for all who are his today.

Karen Zimmerman lead the celebration... "The Telling".  Jesus chose the Passover setting to explain the mystery of God's plan.  He speaks of his body and blood... that he would have to die.

As you participate in this celebration and meal you relive the development and creation of the Christian Faith... tie the Old and New Testaments together.

The Messianic Seder is a celebration that Jewish Christians follow today... a moving, emotional experience... don't miss it.

26 people attended Saturday evening.

Click on the picture above to view more.
UMM

Help The Hungry.

The UMM Kokomo District annual Potato Drop takes place this Saturday, April 25th, at 8:00  A.M.

UMM teams up with the Society of St. Andrew who supplies the potatoes.  They come in on a semi.
We unload the trailer and transfer the bags into vehicles from service organizations around the area.
This includes groups like the Rescue Mission.

Join us... at the rear of ACE Welding and Fabricating on U.S. 31 across from the Grissom Air Museum.
HELP THE SICK IN AFRICA

Put 4 "Medical Vans" Into Dr. Dennis Markes' Hands.

Operation classroom received a donation of 4 SUV's.  But they need to get to the Kissy Clinic in Africa.

The 4 vehicles will then be made into medical vans for use by the clinic.

Both the North and the South Conferences joined together for this project.  Shipping costs $7,000... $1,700 per vehicle.

Join "The Wheels on the Vans Go to Africa" campaign.  Just put your donation in an envelope marked... "Vans to Africa" any Sunday in April... or give it to Cindy in the office.

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.
HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
 
  • Volunteers needed for Caedmon's Call Concert on Friday April 18: Ticket sales, set-up and take-down, security and merchandising, a runner with a full size van or SUV for transport and errands all day... sign up at the Hospitality desk.
  • Native American Ministries Sunday(UMC Special Sunday) Help support this urban ministry.  Funds provide scholarships and help develop and nurture conference-based Native American ministries.  An envelope is enclosed for your convenience.  Put it and yuour donation in the collection tray.
  • Crisis Child Care needs more help to assist at least once a month for 4 hours.  The center runs from 8:00 A.M. to noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday... and now Thursday afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 P.M.(if needed).Contact Jeff Newton at Kokomo Urban Outreach 765-461-9618 or Lisa Sawyer 765-863-3500
  • 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.
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  • 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.
  • 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 - Ralph Cory
    • Next Week-  Val Harris 
    • Jan Wall
    • Karin Pinto