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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
KUO BLESSINGS
MEN BUILD VEHICLE
RELAY FOR LIFE
SCHOLARSHIPS
VBS - COMING IN JUNE
MEN GO TO PRISON
BATHROOMS REMODELED
HELP NEEDED
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEWS
 Graxce Church is part of the North Indiana Annual Conference, which met May 28-31 at Purdue University, West Lafayette.

What is an Annual Conference?  It has been described as a:
  • Family reunion
  • Spiritual renewal
  • Bureaucratic necessity
  • Political arena
  • Worship Service
  • Geographical territory
  • Meeting at Purdue University
  • Official meeting where Bishop presides
Read more about our recent Annual Conference


You will learn about:
  • Will the North and South Indiana Conferences Merge?
  • Our own Jim Williams recognized with the "Bread and Basin" Award
  • Reflections from our own Representatives
WORSHIP
Marriage involves commitment, love, forgiveness, joy, fidelity, communication, unity, challenges, and so much more.  Marriage is also the primary image in Scripture God uses to describe a
relationship with Him.  So in singleness or marriage we can learn ways to grow in a committed, loving, forgiving, joyful, loyal, prayer-filled, united, challenging relationship with God through the marriage covenant.  

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

Celebration of Mission:
Shirley Hoy is leaving for Kenya
 
 Special Music: Liz Harper  "Healing the Wound"

The Scripture Lesson: Mark 10:1-16

Proclamation: Pastor Chris Roberts

          You Asked for It: "What Does the Bible have to say about Marriage, Divorce and Remarraige"

Sunday Bulletin
KUO REPORTS BLESSINGS
God has done incredible things this week as we felt led to feed neighborhood children living around the Outreach's home base.  

After sending out an email late Saturday, God's people responded very, very quickly providing us with about 80 gallons of milk(families were able to take milk home), 200 pounds of carrots, bags of salad,  bunches and bunches  of fresh apples, oranges, bananas, watermelons, grapes, pears, oranges and pineapples.  

We also received jars of peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, green beans along with garlic bread and pudding.  In three days about 110 volunteers from churches all over town and from out of town, served about 250 meals.   With two days to go, the food continues to flood in and we know that the volunteers will be there.  

Thank you so much for being the hands and feet of Jesus this week.

Jeff Newton
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.

Relay for Life


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 billion 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.   See you there.
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
 
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.
VBS - JUNE 22-26 AT MAIN ST. UMC

God's Big Backyard

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.

GRACE MEN TO VISIT PRISON
Local dentist, Dr. Phil Pate will be the guest speaker at the June United Methodist Men's meeting Monday, June 23.  Dr. Pate will be speaking about his involvement with Prison Ministry.  He has been involved with prison ministries, not only at the Miami Prison near Grissom, but at other prison sites as well.
 
Women are always welcome to attend Men's Group meetings. Reservations are needed only for the meal.  Reservations for the 6:00 p.m. catered meal may be given to Larry Grant @ 455-6999.
REMODELING OF BATHROOMS CONTINUE
  The two on the third floor and two on the Sanctuary level are under construction and unavailable.  The two across from the Chapel and the restrooms on the lower level are available.  The Committee thanks you for your patience during this time.
HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS

  • 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.
  • 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, Abram Stamper or Patrick May..
  • 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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