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Dear Grace Friends,
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Soon the school busses will be rolling out of the bus garage. Don't forget to clean out your garage, basement or attic for the UMM Gracie's Garage Sale! Drop off your items on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12 at the Fellowship Hall. If you have items that are bulky, you can arrange for help by calling David Brownfield or Dick Emry. |
WORSHIP
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8:15 Worship in the Chapel with Holy Communion
9:25 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary
Special Music: Grace United Methodist Church Women's Chorus
" 10,000 Angels" and "That Swing Song"
Jack Elleman - organ
Marleta Newberg - piano
Proclamation: Pastor Steve Beutler
"Grace that Keeps on Keeping On"
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CHURCH CONFERENCE AUTHORIZES TRUSTEES TO NEGOTIATE PROPERTY PURCHASE
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On Sunday, July 27, after 10:25 worship, a Charge Conference was held to deal with an offer to purchase the property at the Northeast corner of Washington and Walnut Sts. Only recently the church purchased the AFLAC building. The property involved at the Charge Conference contains the corner parking lot and the one-story office building with an overhead door area. If the church does purchase the currently offered property, we would end up owning 3/4 of our entire city block.
- No immediate plans for the use of the property is planned. Issues discussed at the meeting were:
- Chuck Hefley relayed that he has contacted the Indiana Environmental Protection agency and twice was assured that there is no outstanding environmental issue attached to the property. Many older members of the church were confident that there once was a filling station on the property. Chuck Hefley will ask for the Indiana's EPA statement in writing. Directions were given to Grace's Board of Trustees to arrange for soil test samples to ascertain any potential hazard.
- There is a need for "green space" for Grace's proposed improvements of Children's ministry. Other recently acquired properties have committed leases attached for parking for downtown businesses. It would be easy to "swap" parking at the currently proposed property and convert some existing parking space for outdoor children's activity.
- Mention was made of using the enclosed garage space for van storage.
- Pastor Steve disclosed that he has been informed of a pending bequest from a former resident who was touched by Grace Church years ago, as a child. Receipt of those funds is quite assured, and expected in several months. These funds should help the Trustees with the financing issues involved.
The conference unanimously approved giving the Board of Trustees authority to pursue purchase with the sellers, conditional upon clarifying the real environmental liability issues involved. | |
| GRACIE'S GARAGE SALE |
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Sale Date Saturday, Aug 16 8:00-2:00 pm
Plan on bringing your good, used and resalable items to the Church Fellowship Hall Monday and Tuesdays, August 11 and 12. No junk, no shoes, no clothes. We like to sell furniture, small appliances, exercise equipment, books, CDs, toys, kitchen ware. Call Dave Brownfield, 455-1764 or Dick Emry, 453-5122 to arrange for pick up of large, bulky items.
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GOT YOUR FISH FRY-PORK FRITTER TICKETS?
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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. |
GRACE NOTES FOR AUGUST
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Our print newsletter is now out and available online
You will need your free Adobe Reader to view and print a pdf file.
Some readers of the online Grace Notes are puzzled.
We publish the print version. This week there are eight pages ordered for printing. However, when viewed on line we view pages 8 and 1, then 2 and 7, then 6 and 3, then 4 and 5.
You needn't crick your neck trying to read sideways. Adobe Reader permits you to right-click and select "Rotate Clockwise" to read Grace Notes online and comfortably.
If you want to view the current issue of Grace Notes, you can find it on our web page www.kokomograce.org under Outreach / Communications / Grace Notes. If you want to email a link to a friend use http://kokomograce.org/archived_grace_notes/gn_current.pdf. We hope to have archived older versions of Grace Notes viewable soon. "The Shack" book discussion set for Sunday School hour on Sept 21. more information
"August Preaching Schedule"
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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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- NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASS will begin Sun., August 10 at 6:00 pm in the Brides Room. Contact one of the pastors.
- GOLF for Wesley Manor Aug 14, see Pastor Larry.
- CHILDREN'S MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, August 24 at 10:45 AM (during the Sunday School hour). All parents, and interested members, grandparents are welcome to learn about upcoming activities for children.
- TAKE A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND -The Holy Land Classic 2009 is a 10-day trip beginning February 3, 2009. Contact a pastor for more information.
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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.
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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