Dear Grace,

July is upon us! And what a July it will be at Grace church. We have a myriad of opportunities for you to worship, welcome new people, learn, serve and break bread together. Put the following events on your calendar and join us this July as we live out our mission to Feed, Reach and Welcome:

Come for worship this holiday weekend ready to sing your heart out. You have been requesting your favorite hymns over the last month and this is your time to make a joyful noise! If you are in town, we invite you to sit close to the front of the sanctuary. With many folks traveling, attendance will likely be lighter. Additionally, we sing better together when we are actually near one another.

Michael Dauterman, Grace's new Minister of Music and Worship Arts, begins Sunday July 10^th. Come by the Grace café before worship to meet Michael, get to know him, and welcome him to Grace!

 

On July 17^th, Grace has the privilege of welcoming Global Ministries' newest class of Global Missions Fellows in worship. The Fellows are young adults, age 20-30, who commit to serve long-term (2 years) in a mission placement, both in The United States and around the globe. This newest class will be trained at Emory this summer, and for their inaugural weekend in Atlanta want to be part of the Grace community. We will welcome them in worship, celebrate their ministries, and pray for them as they commit to their time of service. Come for worship, invite others, and stay for a reception following to talk individually with the fellows about their lives and where they are called to go.

 

Interested in where Grace stands financially after the first half of 2016? Stay for a brief update on Grace's finances on the 24^th following worship to hear about where we stand and ask any questions you may have. As always, Grace's finances are an open book. You can contact Nora Harris, Grace's financial administrator (NHarris@graceonponce.org) or Jennifer Newman, Grace's Finance Chair (jennifernewmanatl@gmail.com) with questions or information.

 

 

In the spring, many people from Grace gathered for a study on Islam, entitled "Loving our Muslim Neighbor." Our learning together inspired us to form relationships with Muslims in our community, and so you are invited for an informal meal with Atlanta area Muslims. We will eat together, talk, and get to know one another so that love may increase. All are welcome. Please RSVP to candi if you plan to come: office@graceonponce.org.

 

Join us for a spirit-filled July and think about who you can invite! Traveling mercies to all of you hitting the road for the holiday weekend.

 

Grace and peace,

 

Kate