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GRACE NEWS - May 13 to May 19, 2012

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~Happy Mother’s Day~

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GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING DAY

Please remember to join us this Saturday, May 19^TH, from 8:00 A.M. until noon for our annual Spring Cleaning Day at Grace Church. If you can’t join us on Saturday, you can sign up for a specific chore and come clean during the week at your own convenience. We need your help!!! CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST will be provided. Sign up in the Narthex. Let us all be good stewards of GOD’S HOUSE!

SOUND TRAINING

Bruce Goode will be holding a sound training session after the work party on May 19^thfor anyone interested. See Bruce for more information.

Nursery Families are Invited

(Children 0-3 yrs)

Next Sunday, May 20^th, after Church, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, plan on staying for a Nursery “Semi” Pot-luck Luncheon. Sign up in the Narthex. See bulletin insert for additional information.

TESTIMONIES

Are you preparing to share yours’? Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know so your name can be added to the list! There’s a ‘Testimony Guideline’ available for you in the Narthex.

Women’s Ministry News

Ladies, we have a new Bible Study class on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM. We meet in the Fireside Room. CeCe Jackson is leading this study on “REMOVING THE IDOLS OF THE HEART.” Invite a friend and come join us!

Save the Date!

SATURDAY, JUNE 9^TH, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Ladies, we will have a Special Ladies’ Luncheon here at Grace. Childcare will be included. Details will follow...

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

We now have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you would like to help out in ANY WAY, please SIGN UPor please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - MAY 6 - MAY 12, 2012

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                                                        Grace Church Directory

The new 2012 Crace Church Directory is now available in the Narthex. Please limit one per family for the time being. We will have more copies available in the coming weeks. Thank you.

                                                        Women’s Ministry News

Ladies, we have a new Bible Study class on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM. We meet in the Fireside Room. CeCe Jackson is leading this study on “REMOVING THE IDOLS OF THE HEART.” Invite a friend and come join us!

                                                                Save the Date!

SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Ladies, we will have a Special Ladies’ Luncheon here at Grace. Childcare will be included. Details will follow...

                                                VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012
We now have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you would like to help out in ANY WAY, please SIGN UP or please contact Amanda Luptak.

                         GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING DAY

The date has been set! Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us: SAT. MAY 19TH, 8:00am – NOON. If you can’t join us on the actual cleaning day, you can sign up for a specific chore and come clean during the week at your own convenience. We need your help!!! CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST will be provided.

                                                                TESTIMONIES

Are you preparing to share yours’? Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know so your name can be added to the list! There’s a ‘Testimony Guideline’ available for you in the Narthex.

                                                                MINNESOTA!

Derek would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support this year! He has one more trip to Minnesota in May (9th-12th). If you would like to contribute financially to continue to help make it possible to attend classes, you can make a check out to Grace Church and include "Derek's Education" in the memo. If you have “Frequent Flyer Miles” that you can DONATE, that would be greatly welcome! Thank you for all of your support the last few years!

GRACE NEWS - April 29 - May 5, 2012

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Grace Church Directory

The new 2012 Crace Church Directory is now available in the Narthex. Please limit one per family for the time being. We will have more copies available in the coming weeks. Thank you.

Women’s Ministry News

Ladies, we are starting a new Bible Study class this Tues. May 1^st. There is a sign-upsheet in the Narthex. We will meet in the Fireside Room. CeCe Jackson will lead us on “REMOVING THE IDOLS OF THE HEART.” Invite a friend and come join us!

Save the Date!

SATURDAY, JUNE 9^TH, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Ladies, we will have a Special Ladies’ Luncheon here at Grace. Childcare will be included. Details will follow...

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

We now have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you would like to help out in ANY WAY, please SIGN UPor please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING DAY

The date has been set! Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us: SAT. MAY 19^TH, 8:00am – NOON.

If you can’t join us on the actual cleaning day, you can sign up for a specific chore and come clean during the week at your own convenience. We need your help!!! CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST will be provided.

TESTIMONIES

Are you preparing to share yours’? Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know so your name can be added to the list! There’s a ‘Testimony Guideline’ available for you in the Narthex.

MINNESOTA!

Derek would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support this year! He has one more trip to Minnesota in May (9th-12th). If you would like to contribute financially to continue to help make it possible to attend classes, you can make a check out to Grace Church and include "Derek's Education" in the memo. If you have “Frequent Flyer Miles” that you can DONATE, that would be greatly welcome! Thank you for all of your support the last few years!

Celebrate Recovery!

We thank God for His work through Celebrate Recovery this past year. We now begin a new “season” of celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of another year. We want to thank you all for your prayer support, volunteer hours and financial contributions.

Tired of your hurts, habits and hang-ups? Visit us and invite others to discover healing. Join us here at Grace on Friday evenings at 6:00PM for Dinner, 7-8:00PM Worship/Lesson, 8-9:00PM Share Groups. For more information call 242-3170 or 537-4817. THANK YOU from your Celebrate Recovery Team.

GRACE NEWS - April 22 - 28, 2012

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SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Tomorrow night, Monday, April 23^rd, the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

BABY sHOWER

Seth and Emily Crozier’s Baby “Will Ryder Crozier” was SHOWERED with lots of love and lots of gifts yesterday. Thank you, ladies, for participating and for encouraging Emily with your motherly advice! Please continue to pray for “Will” and for his parents. Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

We now have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you would like to help out in ANY WAY, please SIGN UP or please contact Amanda Luptak.

New Members

Are you ready to take the next step? How about joining a home group? If there is room available, you can join an existing group or we can start some new ones. Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know if you’re ready to move forward.

TESTIMONIES

We’ve been so blessed to hear testimonies on Sunday mornings. Are you preparing to share yours’? Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know so your name can be added to the list! There’s a ‘Testimony Guideline’ available for you in the Narthex.

Women’s Ministry News

Ladies, please see the insert in the bulletin today. We are finishing up the current Bible Study class this Tuesday and starting a new class on Tues. May 1^st. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Invite a friend and come join us!

Grace Church Directory

The new 2012 Crace Church Directory is now available in the Narthex. Please limit one per family for the time being. We will have more copies available in the coming weeks. Thank you.

GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING DAY

We will announce the “DATE” next week. If you can’t join us on the actual cleaning day, you can sign up for a specific chore and come clean during the week at your own convenience. We appreciate your help!!!

GRACE NEWS - April 16-21, 2012

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Special Thanks

We wish to thank the following families at Grace Church who contributed Easter Lilies for last Sunday’s Celebration Service:

Paul and Janet Dodson; Joe and Abbie Crozier; Jordan Family; Kathy Cavanaugh; Bruce and Lois Goode; Jeff and Robin Fuller; Ken and June Butler; Joe and Debbie Mistretta; Mike and Debbie Allsop; Derek and Amanda Luptak; Bud and Cathy Mast; Dave and Sue Anne Walters; Ted and Billie Jo Lambert; Hancock Family; Rommel and Maritess Dimaliwat; Jack and Johnnie Rae Latham; Gary and Pia Wingate. Not only did the Sanctuary look beautiful but there was a fragrant aroma of Christ present!

Special Thanks

We were so blessed to have Lisa Jayne plan and orchestrate our special Easter Drama presentation. Thank you Lisa and “CAST” for that wonderful blessing. God bless you!

Youth fundraiser

The Easter Sunday Breakfast was a SUCCESS thanks to all of you for your support, both with food contributions and monetary donations. The funds raised will enable youth to attend the 2012 ARC Conference in CA, July 12^th through 14^th. Thank you all for your continued support!

New Members

TESTIMONIES

BABY sHOWER

Ladies, please join us this Saturday, April 21^st at 2:00pm in the Fireside Room for Seth and Emily Crozier’s Baby Shower for baby “Will Ryder Crozier.” They are registered at BABIES-R-US and at TARGET. Questions? Contact Patty Curry or Darla Becker. Thank you!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

Please mark your calendars! If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - Apr. 8-14, 2012

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Blessed Easter

WELCOME and THANK YOU for joining us on this glorious Resurrection Celebration Sunday!

Our Sanctuary is beautifully decorated with Easter Lilies thanks to special donations by several members of Grace Church. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Please, take your Lilies home with you after this morning’s Worship Service. Any remaining plants will be donated to Hospital patients.

Youth fundraiser

Derek and Amanda Luptak and the Youth of Grace Church wish to thank all of you for your $UPPORT with this morning’s Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast. The funds raised will enable several youth to attend the 2012 ARC Conference in CA, July 12^th through 14^th. Thank you all for your continued support!

New Members

TESTIMONIES

BABY sHOWER

Ladies, please join us on Saturday, April 21^st at 2:00pm in the Fireside Room for Seth and Emily Crozier’s Baby Shower for baby “Will Ryder Crozier.” They are registered at BABIES-R-US and at TARGET. Questions? Contact Patty Curry or Darla Becker. Thank you!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

Please mark your calendars! If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - March 31 - April 5, 2012

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PALM SUNDAY

Please join us TODAY after the service for a GET ACQUAINTED POTLUCK LUNCH in the Fireside Room. We are providing HAM and have asked you to bring side dishes, salads or desserts. Children: Hopefully, you’ve brought some hard boiled eggs! Amanda Luptak is providing the egg coloring for FUN. Come join us!

EASTER WEEK

THURS. APR. 5^th, 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. LAST SUPPER ~ COMMUNION

FRI. APR. 6^th, 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. SEVEN WORDS FROM THE CROSS

SAT. APR. 7^th 6:30 P.M. CONCERT

SUNDAY APR. 8^th 6:00 A.M. SUNRISE RESURRECTION SVC.

SUNDAY APR. 8^th 7:00 – 8:30 A.M. YOUTH FUNDRAISER: EASTER SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY APR. 8^th at 9:00 A.M. RESURRECTION SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE.

Easter Lilies

Please help us decorate our Sanctuary for Easter. This year we will have 24 Easter Lilies available for purchase at $8.00 each. There is a sign up list in the Narthex. Plants may be taken home after the morning service. Thank you!

A LENTEN JOURNEY

A Devotional Reading is available today for us to prepare our hearts for Easter. Limit one per family, please.

BABY SHOWER

Saturday, April 21^st at 2:00pm in the Fireside Room for Seth and Emily Crozier’s “SON.” They are registered at BABIES-R-US and at TARGET. Questions? Contact Patty Curry or Darla Becker.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

Please mark your calendars! If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - Mar. 25 - 31, 2012

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Palm Sunday

April 1, 2012

Grace Church has several new faces. It’s time for us to get to know their names and time to introduce ourselves!

Please join us NEXT SUNDAY for a GET ACQUAINTED POTLUCK LUNCH after the Communion Service. We will provide HAM and we ask you to bring side dishes, salads or desserts. Children: Bring hard boiled eggs. Amanda Luptak will provide the egg coloring for FUN! Thank you.

EASTER WEEK SCHEDULE:

THURS. APR. 5^th, 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. LAST SUPPER ~ COMMUNION

FRI. APR. 6^th, 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. SEVEN WORDS FROM THE CROSS

SAT. APR. 7^th 6:30 P.M. CONCERT

SUN. APR. 8^th 6:00 A.M. SUNRISE RESURRECTION SVC.

SUN. APR. 8^th 7:00 – 8:30 A.M. YOUTH FUNDRAISER: EASTER SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, APR. 8^th at 9:00 A.M. RESURRECTION SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE.

SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Tomorrow night, Monday, Mar. 26^th the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

BABY SHOWER

Saturday, April 21^st at 2:00pm in the Fireside Room for Seth and Emily Crozier’s “SON.” They are registered at BABIES-R-US and at TARGET. Come bless them!

CALLING ALL PARENTS

We ask parents of nursery age children to volunteer in the nursery ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS.

Now is the time to sign up for April and May. Thank you for your commitment to Grace Nursery and making it a fun and safe place for our children! See or call Tonya Auza for additional information. Thank you.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - Mar. 18 - MAR. 18 - 24, 2012

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TESTIMONIES

We’ve been so blessed to hear testimonies every Sunday. Are you preparing to share yours’? Please let Pastor Gary or Pia know so your name can be added to the list! There’s a ‘Testimony Guideline’ available for you in the Narthex.

Palm Sunday

April 1, 2012

Grace Church has several new faces. It’s time for us to get to know their names and time to introduce ourselves!

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for a GET ACQUAINTED POTLUCK LUNCHEON after the Communion Service. We will provide HAM and we ask you to bring side dishes, salads or desserts. Children: bring hard boiled eggs. Amanda Luptak will provide the egg coloring for FUN!

Thank you.

Youth fundraiser

Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast Tickets will be on sale soon. Fund$ raised will enable Grace Youth to attend the 2012 ARC Conference in CA, July 12-14^th. Please see the insert in the bulletin. Thank you all for your continued support!

BABY SHOWER

Saturday, April 21 at 2:00pm in the Fireside Room for Seth and Emily Crozier’s “SON.” They are registered at BABIES-R-US and at TARGET. Come bless them!

CALLING ALL PARENTS

We ask parents of nursery age children to volunteer in the nursery ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

GRACE NEWS - March 11 - 17, 2012

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TESTIMONIES

ATTENTION YOUTH:

Derek will be leaving for CA this Wednesday to attend a class with the Master's Institute.

Youth events for the week have been cancelled.

Sudden Move!

Stephanie Sprude has accepted a job transfer to CO, where her parents live. Today is her last Sunday here as a member at Grace Church. She will need some “strong help” in loading up a moving van next weekend. Also, if anyone can help her with cleaning up afterwards, it would be greatly appreciated! She will provide sandwiches, chips and sodas :0)

Her home will most likely be put up “FOR RENT” so if you know of anyone needing a rental home, please contact Stephanie or the church office.

Due to a previous commitment, Stephanie cannot stay for a reception today. There is a CARD for her on the table in the Narthex. Please join us by signing it and wishing her farewell.

Palm Sunday

April 1, 2012

Grace Church has several new faces. It’s time for us to get to know their names!

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for a GET ACQUAINTED POTLUCK LUNCHEON after the Communion Service. We will provide HAM and we ask you to bring side dishes, salads or desserts. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Thank you.

Youth fundraiser

SAVE THE DATE!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

grace News - Mar. 4 - 10, 2012

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TESTIMONIES

WEDDING

Today is a special day for the Butler family! Todd Butler and Alea Hartke are getting married in Chandler, AZ. Since so many members from Grace are attending the wedding, Pastor Gary has decided to have our COMMUNION SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 11^th.

DEREK'S SCHOOL

Derek will be attending a class in CA this month with the Master's Institute. If you feel led to help out with his schooling or travel expenses, you can write a check to Grace Church and earmark it “Derek’s Schooling.”

Later on, Derek will also have a class in MN. Is there anyone willing to help him by donating “Frequent Flyer” miles?

Derek wishes to express his gratitude to everyone who has supported him thus far. Thank you and God bless you!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE CLASS

Taught by Aleta Webb. Ladies, we are meeting on Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30 A.M. in the Fireside Room. If you have any questions, contact Robin Fuller or Aleta Webb.

Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups! Meet on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, call Cathy Mast at 928-242-3170.

FAITH With Action

Please consider contributing food and clothing for this vital ministry. Rice, Beans and Dry Pasta Noodles are always needed. Financial and prayer support is always appreciated. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEEK OF JUNE 18 – 22, 2012

If you would like to help out in any way, please contact Amanda Luptak.

Dance Team

There will be NO DANCE PRACTICE on Wednesday, March 7^th.

Grace News - Feb. 26 - Mar. 3, 2012

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SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Tomorrow night, Monday, Feb. 27^th, the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

TESTIMONIES

We’ve been so blessed to hear testimonies every Sunday. Are you planning to share yours’?

Pastor Gary would like everyone to have this opportunity! There is an instruction sheet in the Narthex. Please let Pastor Gary know if you’re ready to share your personal testimony. All glory to God!

WEDDING

As many of you are aware, Sunday, March 4^th is a special day. Todd Butler and Alea Hartke will be getting married in Chandler, AZ. Since so many members from Grace will be attending the wedding, Pastor Gary has decided to have our Communion Service the following Sunday, March 11^th.

Dance Team

There will be NO DANCE PRACTICE on Wednesday, February 29^th or on Wednesday, March 7^th.

DEREK'S SCHOOL

Derek will be attending a class in CA in March with the Master's Institute. If you feel led to help out with his schooling and travel expenses, you can write a check to Grace Church and earmark it “Derek’s Schooling.” Derek wishes to express his gratitude to everyone who has supported him thus far. Thank you and God bless you!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE CLASS

Taught by Aleta Webb. Ladies, we are meeting on Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30 A.M. in the Fireside Room. If you have any questions, contact Robin Fuller or Aleta Webb.

Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups! Meet on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 242-3170.

FAITH With Action

Please consider contributing food and clothing for this vital ministry. Rice, Beans and Dry Pasta Noodles are always needed. Financial and prayer support is always appreciated. Thank you!

Grace News - Feb. 19 to 25, 2012

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ASH WEDNESDAY

Join us this Wednesday, Feb. 22^nd at 7:00 P.M. for our Ash Wednesday Service. We want to begin to prepare our hearts for this amazing season!

ATTENTION YOUTH!

Since Monday Feb. 20th is a holiday (Presidents’ Day), we will be having a ‘Youth Over-nighter’ here at the Church tonight. We need parents’ permission slips signed and $10 per youth, if possible. Please see Derek or Amanda for more information.

DEREK'S SCHOOL

Derek will be attending a class in CA in March with the Master's Institute. If you feel led to help out with his schooling expenses, you can write a check to Grace Church and earmark it “Derek’s Schooling.” Derek wishes to express his gratitude to everyone who has supported him thus far. Thank you and God bless you!

Ladies’ Bible Study Class

Spiritual Warfare

Taught by Aleta Webb. We are meeting on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. in the Fireside Room. Each lesson is self contained, so if you’re traveling, you won’t fall behind on study material. There are NO books to purchase and NO homework assignments. If you have any questions, contact Robin Fuller or Aleta Webb.

Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery (a Christian program developed several years ago by Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church) emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups, promoting change. This is a step program based on the Beatitudes. Meet on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 242-3170.

FAITH With Action

Please consider contributing food and clothing for this vital ministry. Rice, Beans and Dry Pasta Noodles are always needed. Financial and prayer support is always appreciated. Thank you!

Grace News - Feb. 12 to Feb. 18, 2012

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HEARTFELT THANKS

TO SERVANTS’ COUNCIL MEMBERS

We wish to thank Bruce Goode, Darla Becker and Kyle Crull for their faithful service to the Lord and for their service on the Servants Council. We also wish to welcome Ken Butler, Reed Weldon and Bob Geiger as our new Council Members. Please remember all of our Council Members in your prayers. Thank you.

PASSING THE BATON…

We are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to Charles and Janice Headworth for their decade of serving the Lord in our Church Nursery. They have LOVED so many of our children and have now passed the baton on to Tonya Auza. We hope to have a reception for Charles and Janice soon. Details to follow…

Ladies!

Today, after Church:

“LUNCH & JEWELRY CRAFT EVENT”

Lunch will take place following the Worship Service. If you haven’t already paid, please make your check payable to Grace Church and earmark it “Ladies’ Luncheon.” The cost is $12.00 per person which includes your lunch and craft supplies.

Ladies’ Bible Study Class

Spiritual Warfare

Begins this Tuesday, Feb. 14^th.

Meet Tuesday mornings 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. in the Fireside Room. Taught by Aleta Webb

The Study is based on an Aglow Study with added content that Aleta has learned through the years. Each lesson is self contained, so if you’re traveling, you won’t fall behind on study material. There are NO books to purchase and NO homework assignments.

The first lesson is based around the 8^th chapter of ROMANS, so if you’d like to prepare by reading and meditating on this rich chapter of the Bible, that would be GREAT!

Please sign up today so we can have enough materials available for everyone. Invite a friend to come along!

Grace News - Feb. 5 to Feb. 11, 2012

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HEARTFELT THANKS

TO SERVANTS COUNCIL MEMBERS

PASSING THE BATON…

Ladies!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12^TH

“LUNCH & JEWELRY CRAFT EVENT”

Please sign up today! Invite a friend or a neighbor to come to church with you next week. Lunch will take place following the Worship Service. The cost is $12.00 per person which includes your lunch and craft supplies. We will have a Christian instructor. If you’d like to help out in any way, please contact Lee Wade or Debbie Allsop.

Unfinished High School Education?

Anyone interested in pursuing a GED Certification please contact Kathy Bentley at Northland Pioneer College. She can be reached at 928-532-6111, ext. 3018

TESTIMONIES

Pastor Gary is encouraging us to PLAN ON SHARING our PERSONAL TESTIMONIES during our Sunday Morning Worship Services. There is a worksheet available in the Narthex to help us in preparing our testimonies. He encourages us to write it out, read it through, and time it. It should be kept to five to seven minutes in length. When you are ready to share it, please let Pia know and we will schedule you to present it on a Sunday morning. Thank you!

FAITH With Action

Please consider contributing food and clothing for this vital ministry. Rice, Beans and Dry Pasta Noodles are always needed. Financial and prayer support is always appreciated.

Celebrate Recovery!

Grace News - Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 2012

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SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Tomorrow evening, Monday, Jan. 30th the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

Sunday School Teachers

Please consider signing up to teach our young children. You can sign up for ANY Sunday and materials will be provided for you. There is a signup sheet in the Nursery Hallway. THANK YOU!

Thank You!

We are very grateful to Darla Becker, Dan Parcell and Sara Middleton for their response to last week’s request for volunteers. They cleaned and organized the Media and the Library Rooms this week. It was a huge project and GOD’S HOUSE looks much, much nicer now. Thank you and God bless you!

Celebrate Recovery!

Ladies!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12^TH

“LUNCHEON & CRAFT EVENT”

Please mark your calendars and invite a friend or a neighbor to come to church with you. Lunch will take place following the Worship Service. We have a “sign up list” in the Narthex. The cost is $12.00 per person which includes your lunch and craft supplies. If you’d like to help out in any way, please contact Lee Wade or Debbie Allsop.

TESTIMONIES

Pastor Gary is encouraging us to PLAN ON SHARING our PERSONAL TESTIMONIES during our Sunday Morning Worship Services. There is a worksheet available in the Narthex to help us in preparing our testimonies. He encourages us to write it out, read it through, and time it. It should be kept to five to seven minutes in length. When you are ready to share it, please let Pastor Gary or Pia know and we will schedule you to present it on a Sunday morning. Thank you!

FAITH With Action

Please consider contributing food and clothing for this vital ministry. Rice, Beans and Dry Pasta Noodles are always needed. You can also volunteer to help distribute food on Wednesday between 11am and 1pm at Running Bear Mobile Resort in Lakeside.

Grace News - Jan. 22 - 28

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ANNUAL

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

We ask you to please remain in the Sanctuary following the Worship Service today. The purpose of this meeting is to ratify the changes to the Constitution done January 23, 2011; to approve the 2012 Annual Budget; to elect new church Council Members and get an update on the Building Project. We will make every effort to expedite this meeting and we thank you for your support!

Please Join Us!

This morning, immediately following the Congregational Meeting, we will have a fellowship time in the Fireside Room in honor of Gene Simon’s 85^th Birthday! Come and bless him.

Sunday School Teachers

This New Year is providing us with new opportunities to serve the Lord! Please consider signing up now to teach our young children. You can sign up for any Sunday and materials will be provided for you. There is a signup sheet in the Nursery Hallway.

THANK YOU!

2011 FINANCIAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

Your 2011 personal reports of contributions to Grace Church are now available in the Narthex. Any reports not picked up TODAY will be mailed out this week. If you find any errors, please contact Pia to make corrections.

Thank you for your faithful support!

Ladies!

Please mark your calendars and invite a friend or a neighbor to come to church with you: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12^TH

“LUNCHEON & CRAFT EVENT” following the Worship Service. If you’d like to help out in any way, please see Lee Wade.

2012 Women’s Retreat

Ladies, if you are interested in being on the leadership team to help PLAN the 2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT, please see Robin Fuller or Pia Wingate. Please be praying about God’s plans for us to fall into place!

Volunteers Needed

The ongoing ‘repairs’ to our church have contributed to things being shuffled around resulting in a few messes! We need helpers to clean and organize the Media Room, Javacade and Sunday School Rooms. Thank you!

Grace News - Jan. 15 - 21

2012-01-19T16:04:00.000-08:00

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend: Sunday, Jan. 22^nd following the morning service. The purpose of this meeting is to ratify the changes to the Constitution done January 23, 2011; to approve the 2012 Annual Budget; to elect new church Council Members and to discuss the Building Project. It is very important that you attend. Your vote counts!

Please Join Us!

Sunday, January 22^nd following the Congregational Meeting, we will have a fellowship time in the Fireside Room in honor of Gene Simon’s 85^th Birthday! We will provide beverages and ask you to bring some baked goodies to share. Thank you!

Sunday School Teachers

This New Year is providing us with new opportunities to serve the Lord! Please consider signing up now to teach our young children. You can sign up for any Sunday and materials will be provided for you. There is a signup sheet in the Nursery Hallway.

THANK YOU!

2011 FINANCIAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

Your 2011 personal reports of contributions to Grace Church are now available in the Narthex. Any reports not picked up by January 22^nd will be mailed out. Thank you for your faithful support!

Ladies!

Please mark your calendars now and invite a friend or a neighbor to come to church with you: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12^TH

“LUNCHEON & CRAFT EVENT” following the Worship Service.

More information to come.

2012 Women’s Retreat

Ladies, if you are interested in being on the leadership team to help PLAN the 2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT, please see Robin Fuller or Pia Wingate. It’s not too early to start praying for God’s direction!

GRACE PRAYER PARTNERS

If you are NOT currently receiving PRAYER REQUESTS or PRAISE REPORTS via e-mail and would like to be included, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please consider becoming a part of this vital ministry at Grace Church.

Thank you.

Grace News - Jan. 8-14, 2012

2012-01-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Very Special Thanks

The Council Members and Pastoral Staff are very grateful to our church members and friends who have supported Grace Church financially, prayerfully and by volunteering your time in “serving” the Lord at Grace Church throughout the 2011 year. You are greatly appreciated. Keep seeking and serving the Lord and may God bless you and Grace Church in 2012!

THANK YOU

We wish to thank LEE & JOYCE REECK AND THEIR HOME GROUP for being in charge of decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas and also for taking all the decorations down in January. We appreciate you all!

Sunday School Teachers

Young Adults!!!

(Ages 18-25)

Derek & Amanda are planning a weekend trip to Phoenix to attend a JARS OF CLAY CONCERT on Friday, Jan. 20^th. Housing will be provided. If you would be interested in attending and/or driving, please contact Derek.

2012 Women’s Retreat

Grace Church Directory

Please check the old directory and note any corrections. If you’re new to Grace Church and would like to be included, please sign up in the Narthex.

Grace News - Jan. 2 - 7, 2012

2011-12-31T12:12:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Monday, January 2^nd, 2012, the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

THANK YOU

The Council Members and Staff are very grateful to our church members and friends who have supported Grace Church financially, prayerfully and by volunteering your time in “serving” throughout the 2011 year. You are greatly appreciated. Keep serving the Lord and may God bless you and Grace Church in 2012!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We THANK YOU and appreciate your continued patience while the necessary building repairs are taking place at Grace Church!

We are making good progress!

Bulletin Note

Dear Grace Family: If there are any changes to your home groups or worship/dance schedule, please call the office at 928-537-4817 or send an email to Pia at office@graceshowlow.com each week by Thursday morning at the latest. Thanks you!

2012 Women’s Retreat

Ladies, if you are interested in being on the leadership team to help PLAN the 2012 WOMEN’S RETREAT, please see Robin or Pia. It’s not too early to start praying for God’s direction!

Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery (a Christian program developed several years ago by Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church) emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups, promoting change. This is a step program based on the Beatitudes. Meet here on Fridays: 6:00 to 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 928-242-3170.

Grace News - Dec. 24-31

2011-12-21T15:33:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our 7:00pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

And our 9:00am Christmas Day Service

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

SERVANTS’ COUNCIL

Monday, January 2^nd, 2012, the Servants’ Council will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:00 P.M. We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!

UPDATE DIRECTORY

PLEASE check the current directory in the Narthex and make any necessary updates. If you are NEW to Grace and wish to be added in, please sign up A.S.A.P. Thank you!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We THANK YOU for your continued patience while the necessary building repairs are taking place at Grace Church.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLAR$

We are pleased to inform you that Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church has been enrolled as a participating organization in Thrivent Choice.

Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program that allows eligible members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach grant funds each year. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church will be listed in the program’s searchable online catalog. When eligible Thrivent financial members direct Choice Dollars to this church, we will receive a contribution from Thrivent Financial which will help carry out the various ministries of Grace Church.

For more information go to: www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice Or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836)

Substance Abuse Help

Anyone with substance abuse problems now has someone to call. Ladies can call Cathy Mast at 928-537-4396 and men can call either Joe Crozier at 928-367-1210 or Reed Weldon at 928- 358-9106.

Holiday Office Hours

The Church Office will be CLOSED all week after Christmas . Messages and emails will be checked remotely and responded to as soon as possible. Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

Grace News - Dec. 18 - Dec. 24

2011-12-18T11:25:00.000-08:00

Fourth Sunday in Advent

LOVE!

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His One and only Son that whoever believes in Him

will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

YOU ARE INVITED!

We are excited to have you here for our Children’s Christmas Pageant. Please join us afterwards for a time of refreshments: Hot Chocolate or Hot Cider and Christmas Cookies for all to share. Merry Christmas!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We THANK YOU for your patience while Grace Church undergoes necessary building repairs!

UPDATE DIRECTORY

Please check the current directory in the Narthex and make any necessary updates. If you are NEW to Grace and wish to be added in, please sign up A.S.A.P. Thank you!

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLAR$

We are pleased to inform you that Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church has been enrolled as a participating organization in Thrivent Choice.

When eligible Thrivent financial members direct Choice Dollars to this church, we will receive a contribution from Thrivent Financial which will help carry out the various ministries of Grace Church.

For more information go to: www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice

Or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836)

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Derek will be attending a class in H.B., CA. for 3 days in the first week of January, 2012. He is grateful for all the financial support he’s received so far this year helping to pay for tuition, travel expenses and textbooks. If you feel led to help financially with this trip, please make checks out to Grace Church with "Derek's Education" in the memo. Thank you EVERYONE for your prayers and support!

Christmas Services

Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00pm on Sat. Dec. 24 or for our Christmas Day Service on Sunday Dec. 25 at 9:00am.

Blessed Christmas to all!!!

Week Before Christmas - Fun Recipe

2011-12-18T11:20:00.000-08:00

Scripture Cake Recipe

CeCe Jackson version

½ C. Proverbs 30:33a

1 C. Jeremiah 6:20

1½ TB. 1 Samuel 14:25

3 Isaiah 10:14

2 ¼ C. Kings 4:22

2 tsp. Amos 4:5

1/8 tsp. Leviticus 2:13

1 Kings 10:2

¼ C. Judges 4:19b

1 C. Nahum 3:12

1 C. 1 Samuel 30:12

1 C. Numbers 17:8

Mix the ingredients in the order given and follow the advice given in Proverbs 23:14. Put in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350˚ until cake tests done, 35-45 minutes.

Translation

½ C. butter

1 C. sugar

1½ TB. honey

3 eggs

2¼ C. flour

2 tsp. soda

1/8 tsp. salt

Spices: 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. cloves

¼ C. milk

1 C. figs, chopped

1 C. raisins

1 C. almonds, chopped

Mix the ingredients in the order given and follow the advice given in Proverbs 23:14 (beat well). Put in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350˚ until cake tests done, 35-45 minutes.

Grace News - Dec. 11-17

2011-12-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Third Sunday in Advent

JOY!

The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people!” Luke 2:10

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We THANK YOU for your patience while Grace Church undergoes necessary building repairs!

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

MANY THANKS to: Marg G., Debbie A., Robin Z., and Carole Z., for all their work in organizing this successful event! Thank you to all the volunteers that helped in so many ways. We had a WONDERFUL EVENING! The food, fellowship and entertainment was great. We look forward to keeping this tradition going… with your help!

Caroling was blessed!

MANY THANKS to Gail Lynn for leading us and for all of you who came Christmas Caroling yesterday to Tall Pines Rehabilitation & Care Facility and then to Sierra Blanca. What a joy it was to be able to bless so many ‘seniors’ and most of all, to BLESS THE LORD!

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT:

Sun., Dec. 18^TH at 9:00AM. Children in

the Pageant must be at church by 8:30. Refreshments will be served after the service. We will provide hot cider and hot chocolate. We invite you to bring some cookies to share. MERRY THANKS!

FAITH With Action

PLEASE bring in ANY usable WARM CLOTHING for needy families with children. You can also support this ministry financially. Write your check to Grace Church and earmark it “F.W.A.” Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU!

Poinsettias

We would like to decorate the sanctuary with Poinsettias for the Christmas Services. Please sign up in the Narthex today!!! Cost is $10/plant. Thank you.

CONTINUED EDUCATION

UPDATE DIRECTORY

Please check the current directory in the Narthex and make any necessary updates. If you are NEW to Grace and wish to be added in, please sign up A.S.A.P. Thank you!

Grace News - Dec. 4 - 10

2011-12-05T10:28:00.000-08:00

Second Sunday in Advent

PEACE!

“Let us be patient people, trusting that all God’s promises will be fulfilled in due time.” 2 Pet.3:8-14

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

We THANK YOU for your patience while Grace Church undergoes necessary building repairs!

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

THIS FRIDAY EVENING at 6:00pm! There is still time for you to sign up. This is a FREE event and it is a POTLUCK DINNER for adults only. We encourage you to come get involved. Invite someone and come enjoy good food and good fellowship. If you would like to find out more about it, please see Debbie Allsop or Marg Geiger.

Join us for Caroling!

CHRISTMAS CAROLING, SAT. DEC. 10.

Meet at Grace Church at 4:00pm and caravan to Tall Pines Rehab. & Care Facility and then to Sierra Blanca.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Our Christmas Children’s Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18^th. If you would like to help out in any way, please see Amanda Luptak. Thank you for your help!

FAITH With Action

PLEASE consider bringing in usable WARM WINTER CLOTHING for needy families with children. You can also donate financially by making your check payable to Grace Church and earmarking it “F.W.A.” There is a blue plastic container in the Narthex where you can place your donations. Thank you and God Bless you!

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Derek will be attending an M.I. class in H.B., CA. for 3 days in the first week of January, 2012. He is grateful for all the financial support he’s received so far this year helping to pay for tuition, travel expenses and textbooks. If you feel led to help financially with this trip, feel free to make checks out to Grace Church with "Derek's Education" in the memo, or enveloped cash marked for Derek's education on the envelope. Thank you EVERYONE for your prayers and support!