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Dear Friends,
KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS...
The seeds of evangelism first take root and sprout in the home.
Join the Evangelism Committee as they kick off a 6 week series on Faith In The Home this fall.
It's another GRACE NITE OUT series. It reflects on the...
- Home is a Spiritual Filling Station: speaker to be announced (tba).
- Home is a Place of Covenantal Love: speaker tba.
- Home is a Seminary: Karen Zimmerman.
- Home is a Haven: Pat Hayes
- Home is a Place of Healing: Kurt Kingseed.
- Home is a Place Where Parenting Never Ends: speaker tba.
As you sow... so shall you reap. The evening starts at 6:30 P.M. Sunday with snacks and fellowship.
It's followed by a few praise songs and the speaker. Each table reflects on and discusses the main points.
Teams of 2 preselected leaders guide discussion. They get 10 questions for review along with scripture references before each presentation.
The leaders may ask others to join their table or you may call the office, 457-5329, and sign up for the series. You'll be called by one of the table leaders.
Join us as we center our eyes on Christ... as we strive to walk in his footsteps.
The group meets on September 28th, October 5th-12th-26th, and November 2nd-9th.
Programs end at 8:00 sharp.
Can't make every presentation? That's OK... neither can I. Come for those you can.
Have children... bring them along for a complementary program.
See you there. |
WORSHIP
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8:15 Worship in the Chapel with Holy Communion
9:25 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary
Special
Music: "Panis
Angelicus"
David Seitz
"Just A Closer Walk with Thee David Seitz
"Healing
Grace"
Jayna Beutler
Rich Muchow
Sacrament Of Holy Baptism:
Audrey Bassett
Caroline Ann Overstreet
Proclamation: Pastor Steve Beutler
GOOD NEWS ABOUT GRACE
"Healing GRACE"
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| SETTING THE EXAMPLE. |
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"Walking The Talk"
There are little eyes upon you,
And they're watching night and day;
There are little ears that quickly
Take in every word you say;
There are little hands all eager
To do anything you do;
And little fellows who are dreaming
Of the day they'll be like you.
You are the little fellows' idol.
You're the wisest of the wise.
In their little minds about you,
No suspicions ever rise.
They believe in you devoutly;
Hope that all you say and do,
They will say and do in their own way
When they're grown up like you.
And their ears are always open,
And they watch you day and night;
You are setting an example
Every day in all you do,
For the little fellows watching
To grow up and be like you (Author Unknown)
Let's teach them to keep their eyes on Jesus too.
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| CHARGE CONFERENCE |
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To Buy Or Not To Buy.
That corner lot at Washington and Walnut is up for sale.
Join the Charge Conference at 10:45 this Sunday, July 27th to discuss the pros and cons...
And to vote your opinion.
See you there. |
| BUDDY BAGS |
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What If Your "Child" Ran Out Of Food Each Month.
Many children rely on services like reduced price or free school lunches.
Some find the weekends hard. As the month progresses, they get less and less food.
What if you, your group, or your Sunday School Class could provide
a child friendly, non-perishable, vitamin fortified bag of food.
What if $10 could supply a 5-7 pound Buddy Bag of food... enough food
for 1 child for a month... or if $90 put food in that child's
mouth for a year?
Kokomo Urban Outreach plans to launch such a program by
mid-September. Most of the food will come from Food Finders food
bank in Lafayette.
And if "kids" want to help... Jeff needs volunteers weekly to pack the bags.
Won't you help fill a hungry child?
Call 457-1983 or Jeff Newton at 461-6918 NOW. |
| KOKOMO URBAN OUTREACH |
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Help A Kid Get On Board.
These days backpacks for school are all the rage.
Help a child feel more comfortable... help them blend in... get on board.
KUO plans to supply 200 children with backpacks full of hygiene items.
They plan to pass these out on 8 August.
Items needed include...
- Toothpaste.
- Toothbrush.
- Shampoo.
- Bath soap.
- Comb/pick.
- Wash cloth.
- Deodorant for older children.
Call 461-9618. |
| MISSION OPPORTUNITY |
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Youth, International Mission Opportunity.
Former GRACE Pastor, Sheldon Decker, has 2 opportunities available via Missions Discovery which he started.
1. Grenada from December 27, 2008 - January 6, 2009.
2. Chile from January 10 - 20, 2009.
The trips hope to bring youth from the North Central Jurisdiction to other countries as a cultural and spiritual experience.
The Chile trip runs about $2600 whereas the Grenada costs about $1600.
You must fill out an application with a $100 deposit.
Each trip requires a mandatory orientation meeting in the Chicago area. That's set for September 20, 2008.
NOTE: DEADLINE FOR THE TRIPS IS AUGUST 1ST.
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DANNY FUNERBURK AND MERCY'S WAY AT GRACE
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DANNY
FUNERBURK AND MERCY'S WAY IN CONCERT AT GRACE
Wednesday, August 6 at 7 PM. Funderburk sang with popular
groups such as
The Cathedrals Quartet and The Singing Americans and is a member of the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Come and
invite your friends to experience this
evening of Gospel praise.
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YOUTH GO TO CEDAR POINT
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WOULD
YOU LIKE TO GO from 0 to 120 mph in 4 seconds and then go
straight up 420 feet? The Jr. and Sr.
high will be going to Cedar Point August 6th-7th. Please sign-up and pay a
deposit of $30.00 as soon as you can.
Male and Female chaperones will be needed for this event. So check your
calendars!
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| THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS |
WANT
TO READ THE BIBLE FROM COVER TO COVER? If you can read
just about 12 pages a day, you can read the Bible in only 90 days. We will begin Thursday, August 21 and you
will have the Bible read before Thanksgiving.
Just read 12 pages a day and gather weekly for study of what you covered
the past week. Join Pastor Steve and Pastor Chris for this weekly adventure as
we start The Bible in 90 Days. Contact
Pastor Steve, Pastor Chris or the Church office to sign up or for more information.
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GRACE'S ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY |
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Plan An Evening Out With Your Friends And Neighbors.
Join us for the UMM's all you can eat fried fish and pork fritter fund raiser. Reserve Saturday, August 23rd, from 4:00-7:30 P.M. now.
The UMM will give you cut green beans, slaw, lemonade, and decaffeinated coffee along with your fish and pork. Of course if you prefer ice water will be available.
The UMM promise to pamper you with all the Alaskan Pollock and fritters you can eat.
Tickets for adults cost $8.00 at the door or $7.50 in advance. Children 5 to 12 years old eat for $5.50. Those under 5 eat free. Tickets will be available from members, the office, and sold on Sundays in Fellowship Hall beginning about July 6th
By the way men, the UMM can use your help for this event. You can choose from...
- Breading food.
- Filling drink containers.
- Serving food.
- Emptying trash.
- Delivering fish and fritters to the serving line or to the guests.
- Assisting the elderly and children.
- Cleaning tables.
- Serving dessert.
Call John Hempstreet at 452-1973 or Val Harris at 453-6952 to sign up.
And ladies the UMM needs your help as well. They plan to offer dessert for those who want it. For an extra $1.00 they can choose from cake, pie, or cookies.
Your specialty dessert will bring them in. That's a lot more money for missions. 40 volunteers help by making 1 cake, 2 pies, or enough cookies for 10 servings. Call Dick Emry at 453-5122.
Call NOW. And mark August 23rd on your calendar.
Bring your neighbor with you.
See you the 23rd. |
| GRACIE'S GARAGE SALE |
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It's time to begin sorting through your junk again so that it can become another's treasure!! |
CAM
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Help Get The Family Shelter Ready For Use.
Make it happen for your city.
Ruth Lawson shared that Joe Tuckett works there pretty much every day. And he's there many evenings as well.
If you've got some time jump in. Call to
make sure he's there. Try his cell phone
1st... 252-9727. If you can't get him call his home...
453-4988. I understand he is a little hard of hearing. He
might not hear the phone. In that case his wife could tell
you if he's working.
Some of the work involves sanding floors, replacing windows etc. The shelter is located at 320 E. Walnut. |
| BRIEFLY NOTED |
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- Bathroom remodeling is proceeding in older parts of bullding.
- Men's Bible Study "Experiencing the Heart of Jesus" starts July 17th at the home of Stan Rebber.
- Prayer and Praise for our Police/Fire/EMT personnel 7:00 p.m. July 24.
- Jr/Sr Hi Youth travel to Cedar Point, Aug 6-7.
- Golf for Wesley Manor Aug 14, see Pastor Larry.
- Duck Derby for Samaritan Caregivers August 31st.
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HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS
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Crisis Childcare Center needs more help to assist at least once a month for 4 hours. The Center is open from 8:00 A.M. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 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.
Senior High Institute is just around the corner and they still need help. Check the sign up at the welcome center.
Shopping With Joy For Missions: Yellow bags are conveniently located in the Parlor and Mulberry St. entrance, so you can Shop With Joy for Local Missions. As you shop weekly, think about picking up an item or two to help the following organizations. Current needs include...
- Kokomo Urban Outreach (Jeff Newton) - Peanut butter jars.
- Open Arms (Kem Howell) - hair supplies like spray or gel, brushes, shampoos, conditioners.
- CAM (Ruth Lawson) - Toilet paper and personal hygiene items like shampoo, bar soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, and deodorant.
- Nesting Doves (Brenda Roberts) - toilet paper, diapers for newborns, laundry detergent... regular or baby friendly.
Bring items to the parlor area in the yellow bag. The Mission Ministry Team will then distribute these to the different groups each month. |
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Your Editors for Experience Grace This Week:
- This Week - Ralph Cory
- Next Week - Val Harris
- Jan Wall
- Karin Pinto
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