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Dear Grace Friends,
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You Vowed To Help The Children Grow In Their
Faith When Baptized...
Yet - how much do you know about what they're doing... what they're learning?
Here's your opportunity to get a feel for it, to get a handle on it. For example...
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Learn about their activities for Fall.
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Get an overview of their new curriculum.
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See their Graceful Arts plans.
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Make note of their upcoming special events.
See how you and your group can support them.
Sunday School is cancelled, so take the 1st step, join the Children's Ministry Open House in Fellowship Hall at 10:45 A.M. Sunday.
See you there!
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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: Rob Pinto: Guitar solo
" We Gather Together"
"Here I Am Lord"
Proclamation: Pastor Steve Beutler
"Repentance And Grace"
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| CHRISTIAN BELIEVER |
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Know God With Your Heart And Mind.
Discover the Church's answer to questions you face in every day life... questions that arise as a result of your Christian involvement.
Discover the substance of your christian faith, its connection between believing and living... as you meld church history and doctrine.
See the impact of early Christian documents on the formulation of doctrine...
The ideas of men like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John wesley who founded major Protestant denominations...
The thoughts of 20th century writers on classical doctrine and
selections from contemporary literature, poetry, and hymns that reflect doctrine and show its effect on life.
Welcome to "Christian Believer"... one of the Disciple Family of programs.
You meet from 7:00 - 9:30 P.M. every Thursday for 30 weeks.
Immerse yourself in small group dynamics as you share, support, and learn.
Call Cyndy NOW at 457-5329 to register.
It all begins on August 28th.
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| BIBLE |
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Ladies... What If You Learned How To Call Upon The Name Of The Lord...
Join the Ladies Bible Study that meets on Tuesday mornings 9:00 - 11:00... or Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:30. You'll open the door to enrichment.
You'll read and discuss "The Power Of A Praying Woman" by Stormie Ormartian. It's supplemented by lectures, refreshments, and of course PRAYER.
The program lasts 10 weeks. It begins on Tuesday, September 9th... or Thursday, September 11th.
Childcare provided.
Call the office to sign up - 457-5329. |
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What If You Could "Cover" The Bible In 90 Days?
Just 12 pages a day makes it happen.
Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Steve for this weekly adventure. Then on Thursdays meet to discuss what you read.
Call the office to sign up... 457-5329. |
THE BIG SALE... A SUCCESS.
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One Of The Most Lucrative Sales Ever.
Net sales came to $1773.41. That's a little less than last year, but we sold $500 worth of items taken from the renovation at that sale.
With mostly low ticket values, we feared that sales might run less than a $1,000.
It's great to be so wrong.
Thanks for all your help and support.
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| ADDED GRACE |
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Share IN TJ's Experiences In Africa.
Learn about T. J. Knowland's trip to Togo, Africa this summer and the Youth Program.
Eileen and Gil Thomas will prepare the meal... cost $5.00.
Join Added Grace Tuesday, Septemberr 2nd in Fellowship Hall at 11:30 A.M.
Thank Jim Williams for the program.
See Peggy Hobbs on Sunday, August 24th or 31st to make your reservation... or call 452-4394.
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CHOIR RETREAT
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THE CHOIR RETREAT announced in GRACENOTES has been changed to a one day retreat at the Church.
Meet in the Music Room on the lower level. It happens 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.
Join GRACE'S ALL YOU CAN EAT FAMILY FISH AND PORK FRITTER FRY following the retreat.
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GROWING CHRISTIANS SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
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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!
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OFF-SITE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SESSIONS
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Join The Marriage Enrichment Sessions.
It all takes place 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.
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GOT YOUR FISH FRY-PORK FRITTER TICKETS?
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Plan An Evening Out With Your Friends And Neighbors.
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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| BRIEFLY NOTED |
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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.
Finance Counting Committee, after service needs help counting money collected during the service. If interested call the church office at 457-5329.
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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