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 Third Sunday in Lent:

March 23, 2014

    

                 

Sunday's readings  here.


The Rev. Louise Kalemkerian
Interim Rector
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The Rev. Nancy Gage
Deacon
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David McWilliams

Minister of Music
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Musical Interlude
If you would like to have music when reading The Glow (or for whatever else you might be doing!), just click on the keyboard image to listen (or download) music performed by Dave during our services.
We are the CEREAL church!
Cereal
For a long time, Grace
Church has been delivering canned goods and other food donations down to the St. Luke's/St. Paul's Food Pantry in Bridgeport. They urgently need donations of all kinds of groceries, but one of the items that they seem to run out of and need a lot of is cereal.

If all of us could remember to pick up a box of cereal (or two or more!)  each time we shop, we'll be able to make a wonderful and much needed contribution for the food pantry each week.  There is a collection basket at the main entrance of the church, and also one in lower Lewis Hall.
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Dear friend,  
 


A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."

John 4:7

 

Sometimes, when we least expect God, God comes to us. Such was the case for the Samaritan woman in the 4th chapter of John's Gospel. Off to do her daily chore, drawing water from the well, she wasn't looking for a spiritual encounter. And yet she got one, Jesus himself. And the holy encounter changed her life. Such chance meetings with God can happen anywhere. And do. To all of us. For God is seeking after each of us, meeting us wherever we are in life, loving us, coaxing us, wooing us to love God and see him in one another. Because God loves us so completely and beyond our wildest imagination. You may meet God when you least expect, on the train, in the supermarket, in the parking lot. Pay attention.

 

At Grace Church we are dancing with life's big questions. If you're searching for a community of faith to belong to, we invite you to come to explore, come to connect and come to believe among us here at Grace Church. We'd enjoy both your company and your participation as we follow in the way of Jesus and learn and grow in discipleship together.

Sincerely,
 
Mother Louise
Grace Episcopal Church

Moving Forward in Transition
A Prayer for our Grace Community

O Faithful God, As Your people, we cherish our memories and our history as a sacred inheritance. Guide us in this time of transition with Your wisdom and knowledge.

Strengthen our hearts to say goodbye to what is past and to face the future without fear. Open our hearts to know Your goodness in new ways. Bring us together as one people in Your Holy Spirit.

Help us to stay faithful to Your call, To stand up as a community of faith in this place, To pursue justice and peace for the poor and oppressed, To pray and care for the sick, the lonely and at risk, And by the power of the Holy Spirit to follow the Gospel call, "Be not afraid."


The Story - Chapter 22
- this Sunday, March 23rd
 Grace Church has embarked on reading the story of the entire Bible together this year, from Genesis to Revelation.  We are doing this by reading through a book called "The Story," one chapter at a time.  The group will watch Randy Frasee's commentary and then have a discussion on the chapter. Please join us this Sunday during coffee hour! 
 
Youth News
Godly Play
- next Sunday, March 30th:
Godly Play will meet next Sunday, March 30th in the Godly Play area, immediately following the service. 
Ancestors
- next Sunday, March 30th:
The Ancestors group will meet next Sunday, March 30th at Christ Church, 11:30 AM to discuss Pontius Pilate. 

Stewardship
- Time and Talent, NO MONEY Fair  
 
Planning for a special event is in the works. Look for more details in The GLOW and on Sundays about the Stewardship Time and Talent, NO MONEY!, Fair to be held during coffee hour on a Sunday this spring (after the snow season is over!). As Lent is a time of giving of ourselves, it seems like an appropriate time to begin thinking about new opportunities for making a difference through service. Please look for announcements in church and start thinking about joining a team. Any time that you have to give will be valued. As we transition to part-time clergy, there is a need for greater involvement from every member of Grace. The teams include Property, Finance, Fellowship, Sunday Hospitality (Coffee Hour), Pastoral Care and Altar Guild, Welcome, Ushers, Christian Formation (Children/Godly Play and Adult), Music/Choir, Prayerline, Worship/Table Ministry/Acolytes, and others. The Stewardship Fair will feature a nice array of food and will be an enjoyable time of fellowship and sharing of information. 

Episcopal Church Women
  ...will hold their 133rd Annual Meeting on Thurs., May 1st.  they will highlight Bishop Michael Curry - a dynamic speaker - on the future of our church.  Where are we going?  And how?  Speak to Mother Louise if you would like to attend.

Greater Bridgeport Deanery Digest
-Connecting our Communities of Faith
If you would like to be up to speed on what is going on in our Greater Bridgeport Deanery, click on this link to sign up for the eNews publication:  Your Greater Bridgeport Deanery Digest

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-the "NOISY COLLECTION" is coming!
Coins  Save your pocket change through Lent and we'll collect it after Easter.

 


Used Clothing Shed
Maryann clothes bin

Certainly you've noticed the used clothing shed in our back parking lot.  Please spread the word about this new outreach project . Clothes donated into the shed are picked up by St. Pauly's, who distributes them all to people in need across the globe through their connection with larger agencies.  All of the usable clothing that gets donated makes its way to people in need, saving landfill space.  Items accepted include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, linens, pillow cases, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals.  (Please do not put rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys, household goods or electronics in the shed.)  Grace church receives 4 cents per pound on all items collected in exchange for hosting the shed. For further info on this project, there is information about St. Pauly's available in coffee hour, or click on this link: St. Pauly's.  


This Week's Announcements
Sunday, March 23rd:

Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM

The Story - Chapter 22 during coffee hour  

Following Week
Sunday, March 30th:

Eucharist Service - 9:30 AM

Godly Play - immediately following service  

Ancestors - 11:30 AM at Christ Church 

The Story - Chapter 23 during coffee hour   


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