Gracie's Big Sale

Every church family has it's unsung heroes, ones who quietly do their work behind the scenes and out of the view of most church-goers.

Every Sunday morning Carissa Durham takes care of the children in the Toddler Room . She lovingly watches over the kids, dries their tears when they fall and teaches them to share and get along.

If you get a chance, stop by the Toddler Room and give Carissa a word of thanks. She does an important job in the church, she gives care and guidance to our little ones. That's an important job!

WORSHIP

8:15 Worship in the Chapel with Holy Communion

9:25 a.m. Service in the Sanctuary

Special Music: The Gospelaires

" The Old Country Church"
"What A Day That Will Be"

Proclamation: Pastor Chris Roberts

"Growing in Grace"

THE BIG SALE

GRACIE'S GARAGE SALE

Sale Date: Saturday, Aug 16 8:00-2:00 pm
Location: Grace UMC Fellowship Hall
Rarely will you see a garage sale this big. You'll be amazed at the types of items that you'll find. And most important of all - please remember that all proceeds from Gracie's Garage Sale go to Missions.

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER STUDY

A new study will be starting on Thurs., August 28 at 7:00 pm and will run for 30 weeks. This study uses the Bible and the writings of early and modern church leaders to come to a faithful understanding of Christianity. The goal of CHRISTIAN BELIEVER is to make available to people the substance of the Christian faith that the church has confessed as a way of connecting to God and living faithfully. Disciple I is a pre-requisite of this study. Please call the church office to sign up or for more information.

AROUND 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.

CHOIR RETREAT

THE CHOIR RETREAT announced in GRACENOTES has been changed to a one day retreat at the Church in the Music Room on the lower level. It is on Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Anyone interested in singing in the choir is welcome. Please contact Randy Manning if you would like to participate.

GROWING CHRISTIANS SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

August 17 - Take a video trip to Herod's Temple. You're invited to see the Temple as Jesus and his disciples did 2,000 years ago. This is the place where Jews and Christians spent the central part of their lives.

August 31 - The good old days, were they the best times of our lives or can we make our present day living more fulfilling?

September 7 - See the video, "Children of Nakba", a story of Palestinians and Israelis living as refugees after homes and cities were destroyed by the military. Discussion will follow.

The Growing Christians meet at 11:00am in the NW corner of the balcony. All are welcome!

OFF-SITE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SESSIONS

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SESSIONS AT THE MARKETPLACE in Downtown Kokomo, Tuesdays in September at 6:30 pm. Whether you are single, happily married, or wanting to improve your relationship, these lessons and real-life stories will give you Biblical and practical tips to help you cultivate a healthy and happy marriage. Save these dates now and tell others. Lead by Pastor Chris and Renee Roberts. Childcare provided at Grace UMC.

GRACE CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

The Widner/Voorhis Music Scholarship award recipient: Michelle Bulin (not pictured)

The Buell Educational Scholarship award recipient: Jon Rogers.

The Dutton Health Scholarship Award recipient: Katy McCracken (not pictured)

The Walter Mayer Ministerial Education Scholarship recipient: Melissa Zimmerman. (Melissa also received an Academic Scholarship.)

The Bruce Clark General Academic Scholarship award recipient: Betsy Durham. (Betsy also received an Academic Scholarship.)

The remaining Grace Church Academic Scholarship Awards recipients are Kasey May, Melanie May, Katelyn Kingseed and Lauren Kingseed.

GOT YOUR FISH FRY-PORK FRITTER TICKETS?

Fish Fry Ticket

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

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"

BRIEFLY NOTED

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.

HELP NEEDED IN THESE AREAS

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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