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Grace Church eVine
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August 21, 2014
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HOMECOMING AT GRACE
Sunday, September 14
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COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10 am
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ADULT FORUMS BEGIN SEPT. 21
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Once again, we will hold our adult forums at Grace,
starting Sunday, Sept. 21.
The forums will feature speakers with interesting stories to tell or discussion-related topics.
Please attend, as many of these speakers will be our own parishioners. The forums will run about 40 minutes, from 9:05 to 9:45 am. Stay tuned for the confirmed lineup in the coming weeks!
If anyone has an interesting idea for a forum or a suggestion for a possible speaker, contact:
Maggie Wilson
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LEADING FROM THE SIDE:
A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE OF GRACE CHURCH
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Click here to read "Leading from the Side," from the Mission Institute and the Episcopal Church Foundation.
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GRACE CHURCH VESTRY
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Charles Turner, IIISenior WardenemailBruce LeLacheur
Junior Warden
Jim Ivancic
Register
Jeff Brown
Donna Caudill
Ken Garrett
Lennie Lauh
Gail Matheson
Pat Tucker
Mike Whitticar
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GRACE CHURCH STAFF
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Dr. Jason FarrisDirector of Musicemail Mary BallParish AdministratoremailMary Houston Wright Associate for Children and Youth Sue Carter Sexton |
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Collect
for the
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 24
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
This Sunday we welcome The Rev. Joie Clee Weiher as out guest preacher and celebrant.
Worship
8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Fellowship and Sunday School
10 am - Holy Eucharist
Click for this Sunday's Lectionary Readings.
Clergy schedule:
Sunday, August 31: The Rev. Joie Clee Weiher
Sunday, September 7 & 21: The Rev. Linnea Turner
Sunday, September 14 & 28: The Rev. Joie Clee Weiher
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From the Vestry
Dear People of Grace,
Moving forward in our transitional process, several members of the vestry gathered last Tuesday, August 12, and assembled a series of interview questions for our meeting with Rev. Becky Michelfelder on Tuesday evening. The interview went very well, and as we wait for additional candidates from the Diocese we have begun further discussions with Rev. Becky in our mutual discernment toward an Interim Priest. We will meet with our congregational consultant Karen Salter to discuss our interview and further our journey toward a healthy transition and future.
Yours in Faith,
The Vestry of Grace Church
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From the Senior Warden
A Prayer of Self-Dedication
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly thine, utterly dedicated unto thee; and then use us, we pray thee, as thou wilt, and always to thy glory and the welfare of thy people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, p. 832)
All living things continue to grow in some way throughout their lifespan. Physical growth in one form or another continues, moment after moment, at varying rates, until death. But Spiritual growth? Not so much. Our growth with and in Christ actually requires effort and deliberate attention which, in our daily routines, somehow doesn't quite fit in with getting the homework done, getting the bills paid or getting the lawn mowed. Believe me, I get it. Spiritual growth can be a lot of extra work in our daily lives, and often is forced to fall to neglect because we have no individual support. But as I said last week, actually we are not growing alone. (click here for last week's e-Vine)
Have you ever noticed that we are called through the liturgy of our faith to nurture that growth several times a year? The promises we make in our Baptismal Covenant are reminders that we are not yet perfect, and that we are called to move deeper in our faith and make a difference in our world. We do so together as a church, always professing that we will indeed live into our baptismal vows as followers of Christ, but always "with God's help."
So, "with God's help," our spiritual growth is watered to life in Christ by the very family that is journeying with us here at Grace. "Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture onto wider seas where storms will show your mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars."
But let's do it together, "with God's help."
Charles Green Turner, III
Senior Warden
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An Opportunity to Serve
We are currently replacing one retiring member of the finance committee as well as seeking to add some members. We are also in search of a Treasurer.
If you have a background in business, particularly with experience in finance and would be interested in considering serving, we would love to hear from you.
If you don't have this background, but have an interest in serving and are willing to do some "on-the-job learning" we are willing to show you the ropes.
Feel free to recommend another parishioner you believe may have the right skill set and interest.
Contact:
Steve Wilson - Finance Committee Chairman
treelinedr@verizon.net
or
Jeff Brown
jeff@pangea-global.com
cell 703 447-8125
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Have you pledged for 2014?
Our 2014 pledge commitments have reached $259,384. Please prayerfully consider your 2014 pledge to the life and ministry of Grace Church.
You can also pledge by email, click here.
Thank you, all, who have pledged in 2014 and for your consistency in fulfilling your pledge. Anyone may pledge anytime throughout the year.
For the promise is for you, for your children,
and for all who are far away, everyone whom
the Lord our God calls to him. Acts 2:39
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Grace Episcopal Church
6507 Main Street, P.O. Box 32, The Plains, Virginia 20198
Phone: 540-253-5177 Fax: 540-253-5193
Staff
Dr. Jason Farris, Music Director
Mary Ball, Parish Administrator
Mary Houston Wright, Associate for Children and Youth
Sue Carter, Sexton
Vestry
Charles Turner III, Senior Warden; Bruce LeLacheur, Junior Warden; Jim Ivancic, Register
Jeffrey Brown, Donna Caudill, Ken Garrett, Lennie Lauh,
Gail Matheson, Pat Tucker, Charles Turner III, Mike Whitticar
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