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SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GRACE
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Dear Friends,
Have you noticed lately? Look around when you join us for worship on Sunday. The trees are finally budding and the flowers are blooming.
Spring has come to Grace in the form of the flowers and trees and all new activites inside! Read on below for all the exciting activites we are planning and doing at Grace! Grace - Experience It!
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WORSHIP
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8:15 Worship in the Chapel with Holy Communion
9:25 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary
A Celebration of 100 Years of United Methodist Men's Ministry
Anthem: "Take My Life and Let it Be" - Liz Harper, solo
Special Music: "He Touched Me" by the Gospelaires
Sermon - Special Message by former Colts linebacker Devon McDonald about his faith
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DEVON MCDONALD TO SPEAK ON UMM SUNDAY
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 Devon McDonald, former Colts lineback and Notre Dame Special Teams standout will give his testimony and share his faith in Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 27th during United Methodist Men's Sunday. Grace will be commemorating the 100th Anniversary of United Methodist Men.
This is a special Sunday that you won't want to miss.
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| Pastor Chris attends General Conference |
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Pastor Chris will be attending General Conference in Dallas next week. Dr. Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary and recent guest preacher and lecturer at Grace offeres this definition of General Conference.
"Once every four years, representative clergy and laity of every United Methodist Annual Conference meet to discuss and enact important legislation that thereafter represents the official stance of the United Methodist Church on issues as varied as theology, ethics, church polity, ordination, and a host of other topics. Unlike many other hierarchial denominations, neither ministers nor bishops can speak officially for the UMC. The General Conference is the official voice of the church, and it only speaks once every four years. Thereafter it is up to the Judicial Council to interpret and apply the official positions and disciplines of our church. We have what can only be called a frenzy of democracy for two weeks as we debate and settle legislative matters, and thereafter it is a matter of implementation until the next General Conference four years hence."
Pastor Chris will be updating his blog daily next week with his experiences at General Conference.
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NEW EMAIL ADDRESS?
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If you have a new email address, please let us know. We'll update your account and make sure that you are current and continue to receive the Grace UMC email newsletter without interruption. Thanks!
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KNOW OF A GRACE HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GRADUATE? TELL TJ
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Please let TJ know A.S.A.P. if you are aware of a high school or college graduate from Grace Church.
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NEW CHILDREN'S ENSEMBLE
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GRACEFUL ARTS CHILDREN - A New Children's Ensemble has started rehearsals on Sunday Evenings at 6:00pm. A special song is planned to honor the Families of the church on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 during the 9:25am service. Children ages 4-6 will have an opportunity to sing this special song. Children 7-11 will accompany the singing choir with handbells, chimes and percussion instruments. If you would like your children to participate, please plan to have them at rehearsals Sunday evenings at 6:00pm.
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GROWING CHRISTIANS LEARN TO WALK LIKE JESUS
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 Beginning Sunday, April 27, Growing Christians will begin a new series led
by a popular Bible teacher, Ray Vander Laan.
In the series "Walk As Jesus
Walked", the class will discover the passion of our early Christian brothers and
sisters - a consuming desire to be like the Rabbi, every day.
Topics will
include: The Passion of Elijah, Learning to Walk like Jesus, An Unlikely
Disciple, Why Christians Suffer, and Don't Forget Us.
The study is part
of the "Faith Lessons: That the World May Know" produced by Focus on the
Family. Growing Christians Class meets off the Northwest Balcony.
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| CAEDMON'S CALL CONCERT PICTURES |
| Last week, we had a wonderful worship experience with Derek Webb at Caedmon's Call.
Caedmon's Call Photo Album
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| MEN INVITE LADIES FOR SPECIAL PROGRAM |
Jayna Beutler will be featured on Monday, April 28th at UM Men's "Ladies' Night" beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a meal.
Last Summer, Pastor Steve and Jayna were on a Lilly Foundation's Family Renewal Leave for Grace Church and our Pastoral Family. Pastor Steve has taken the lead at some past presentations of last Summer's experience. Women are welcome to attend every UM Men meeting. Reservations for the catered meal may be given to Val Harris by email or calling 453-6952. |
MOTHER / DAUGHTER BANQUET
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Bobbie Sox, Poodle Skirts, Juke Boxes, Elvis, Cars with Fins, and Sock Hops. That was the Fabulous Fifties.
Ladies, join us on May 13th at 6:30pm for "Rockin With Mom" and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship Fifties-style!
Tickets will be sold April 27th, May 4th and May 11th. The cost is $7.00 for ladies and $3.00 for little ladies.
Be there or be square!
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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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| CHECK OUT THE NEW FH CABINET |
After the Fellowship Hall remodelling project was completed, it was determined that there was a need for more storeage, but it had to be storeage with attention paid to the aesthetics of the room. Bill White was commissioned to come up with a unit that would serve both requirements. He produced a beautiful and well-crafted cabinet. A big thanks to Bill for all his hard work!
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ANOTHER BATHROOM REMODEL AT GRACE
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Say bye bye to the old bathrooms. Grace is remodelling the remaining 6 bathrooms starting April 21st. And the people said, "AMEN!"
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HELP THE SICK IN AFRICA
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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.
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HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
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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. Beginning May 5th the center will no longer run on Mondays but will be open from
8:00 A.M. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and Thursday afternoon from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M.(if needed).Contact Jeff Newton at
Kokomo Urban Outreach 765-461-9618 or Lisa Sawyer 765-863-3500Web 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.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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Your Editors for Experience Grace This Week:
- This Week - Karin Pinto
- Next Week- Ralph Cory
- Val Harris
- Jan Wall
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