News from Grace Episcopal Church 8.11.13

Altar Guild:
Carolyn Rogers

Healing Ministers: Brenda Pearson, Margaret Smist, Cindy Scott and John Rogers
Coffee Hour Hosts: Vin Maganzini, coffee and Margaret Smist, food

Counters:
Linda Rogers and Jane Scherban

Vestry Person of the Day: Aram Smith

*click on link to prepare for this week's readings

Birthdays

Evan Liberge and Tyler Liberge (8/13); Claes Andreasen (8/14); Roosevel Glynn (8/16); Day Farenga, Elaine Gaughan and Ted Larson (8/17).

If we do not have your birthday, please contact the church office at 781-396-7215 or office@gracemedford.org

Welcome!

Please join us at Grace Church.

On Sunday, we celebrate the Eucharist at 9:00 AM. The Rev. Derrick Muwina, Sabbatical Priest is the Celebrant and Preacher. This is Derrick's last Sunday with us at Grace Church. Please take some time to thank him and to say goodbye. There will be a children's sermon in the hall during the service. The children will follow the Crucifer out following the Gospel reading. The children will return to the service at the Peace.

Please join Grace Church at Wright's Pond on Sunday.

The "Vestry Person of the Day" this Sunday is Aram Smith. For more information about Grace Church during the sabbatical time, please see the Sabbatical Guide here.

Outreach Corner

The next opportunity to help at St. Luke's Community Dining is August 31. Please contact Brenda Pearson at

brendapearson@comcast.net

if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.

Food is needed for the food pantries that Grace Episcopal Church supports. Food items may be placed in the baskets just outside the main entrance to the sanctuary (an usher can help you locate them). The items for Sunday, August 11 are tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce. The item for Sunday, August 18 is cereal.

Kids Corner

Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 15! Wednesdays at Grace programs begin on Wednesday, September 18. Please watch your email for information about this year's education programs and how to register for them.

There is a teacher training on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 PM. Pizza will be provided. See James for more information.

Click here for information about GraceWorks School-Age August Vacation Program.

Other Announcements

Book Club

The Grace Church Women's Book Club meets on the third Thursday each month at 7:00 pm. We welcome any woman to join us at any meeting. Please contact Genita in church or at pawleyslegacy@verizon.net for meeting locations.

· September 19 - State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

· October 17 - Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

· November 21 - Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin

Grace Church Celebrates Summer!

Grace Church has events planned throughout so we can all stay connected!

Dining with Grace

There will be a number of picnics over the summer - more may be scheduled! Sign up sheets will be in the parish hall by early June along with the time and place of the picnic.

Saturday, August 10 - At the home of Cheryl and Douglas Woodbury in Revere

Grace Church day at Wright's Pond

Sunday, August 11 - come join fellow parishioners for an afternoon of sun and swimming. Rain date will be August 18th.

Summer Worship Schedule

Our Summer Worship Schedule continues throughout August with one service at 9:00AM. This adjusted schedule allows 8 and 10 o'clockers to get to know each other, and also helps to beat the summer heat.

Parish Picnic Sunday, September 8

We hope you are enjoying your summer, but it is time to plan ahead for our 'back to school' picnic!! Once again, hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers will be provided by the church. A free will offering will be collected to cover the costs of the main meal.

Sides, salads and desserts will be provided by our parishioners.

Please bring the following if your last name begins with:

A-F: Bring a dessert

G-J: Chips

K-Z: Sides and salads

Or just bring something you love to prepare and share!

If you are interested in assisting with set up and clean up, contact Margaret Smist.