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Relay For Life...
Illuminating The Battle Against Cancer. |
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The American Cancer Society's signature event began in 1985. Dr. Gregory Klatt of Tacoma, Washington decided to run for 24 hours at his local high school.
The idea... to show that cancer never sleeps. He raised $27,000 that year.
Today over 4,000 communities run their own relay. They've raised over $1,000,000,000 to fight cancer.
Kokomo's relay begins at 5:45 P.M. at the Kokomo High School track on Friday, June 20th. The goal this year... $290,000.
111 teams registered. That's over a 30% increase compared with 2007. They ask each team to keep someone on the track at all times.
If you're not a "walker" you can participate by helping UM men serve a pancake and sausage breakfast. Plan on being there at 5:30 A.M. until about 10:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, June 21st.
All money from the free will offering goes to the American Cancer Society.
The men NEED your help. They're short staffed.
Call Dick Emry now at 453-5122 to get on board.
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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
Special Music: Ron Harper "God With Us"
The Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 4:16-18
Proclamation: T J Knowland
"WHERE'S WALDO? WHERE'S GOD?"
Sunday Bulletin
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Barna... Channeling The Teens'
Pinch-Of-This Pinch-Of-That Mind Set. |
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Without intentional direction many young people may ride out their teen years in fruitless experimentation.
Barna concluded... "helping them (teens) connect with God, learn about their faith, and serve others in a loving relational environment are their desires for a church".
But he says that it takes more than just going to church,,, knowing some Bible stories, and being the friend of a youth pastor.
You go deeper, you connect with a teen as an individual... "as a mentor". For example you help shape and develop their intellect and vocational passions... cultivate their curiosity of life.
Then you make an impact.
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When you talk about Christianity... denominations, congregations... it's easy to get lost in the details.
But no one knows which worship style is best. And where you live combined with family practices often determines where you go to church.
The telling question really becomes... is your heart right with God.
- Do you believe in his perfections, wisdom, justice?
- Do you walk by faith and look to the eternal versus the temporal?
You're really asking... Do you love your God with all your heart, mind, soul... with all your strength?
Do you love your neighbor as yourself?
If you believe these 2 things then how and where you worship is secondary. Your heart is where it belongs. You're mindful to keep your focus on Jesus.
Having cleared possible confusion,,, "cobwebs" then the catholic spirit boils down to one of love.
You love and embrace all friends, neighbors, strangers, and even enemies.
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Balance Control... A Key For Your Well Being.
On June 3rd, St. Joseph Hospital will present this program in Fellowship Hall.
The Sneads host the event. Hazel will prepare the food. Cost is $5.00.
Contact Peggy Hobbs to make your reservation on Sunday, June 1st, or by telephone at 452-4394. |
JOIN US FOR OUR 50TH.
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Hazel and Glen Hodges ask you to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Please join us in Fellowship Hall following the service this Sunday.
Cake, coffee, and punch will be available.
See you there.
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| GRACE MEN HELP BUILD "BASIC UTILITY VEHICLE" |
It all starts Saturday, June 7th. Then, a small group of Grace men check out the shakedown program for BUV construction.
It takes place at the Institute for Affordable Transportation in Indianapolis.
The gang gets a taste of the process while the company assesses their skills. If all goes well they'll plan more missions.
The BUV is versatile. Use it to haul construction material, taxi people, or haul goods to market.
The design makes use of materials generally available in the 3rd world. For example from junk pick ups use the rear axle and differential. The 3 wheel vehicles use a 10 horse power gas or diesel engine.
Plans call for providing these vehicles for the mission field, and starting mini-factories for BUV manufacture in those countries.
Men scheduled to go June 7 are: Dave Brownfield, Ralph Cory, Kirk Grotenhuis, and Chris Hedges and Paul Zimmerman.
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| JIM WILLIAMS HONORED AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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At Our Annual Conference of the North Indiana United Methodist Church... an All Conference Dinner will be held on Friday, May 30th at 5:45pm in the North and South Ballrooms of the Purdue University Union Building.
This is our annual Conference Dinner hosted by the Lay Leader of the Conference. During this dinner, the Annual Conference periodically recognizes lay members of our churches. People who have modeled servanthood in such an exemplary way that they merit special recognition. We call the award the "Bread and Basin Award".
We are proud to announce that our own Jim Williams has been selected to receive the award at Annual Conference this year for his many years of service to our Lord, his church and his community.
We congratulate Jim and are grateful to have him as an important part of our church family.
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SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
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Going On For Additional Studies?
Get your application for the scolarships at the church office at 212 W. Walnut or online here.
Completed applications should be returned to the church office by 12:00 noon, Friday, June 13th.
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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.
And don't forget the fresh baked cookies for Thursday, June 26th.
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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HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
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Crisis Child Care needs
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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.
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 or Abram Stamper.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, Candy and Small Toys, and Peanut Butter Nesting Doves: Newborn Diapers and Grocery Cards CAM: Toothpaste, Shampoo, TP, and Deodorant. |
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