Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag, put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter. In August our contributions go to the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church food pantry. All non-perishable food items are welcome.
- Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood.
- One pint of blood (the approximate amount given in a donation) can be used to help up to three people.
- About 1/3 of the US population is eligible to give blood.
- Five million patients in the US need blood every year.
On August 19, we host a Red Cross Blood drive at Grace from 8 am – 1 pm. Sign up to donate on Sundays at Grace, by calling the office – 684-5215 or visiting the link below:
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You may use the “rapid pass” and save time on the day of your donation. Go to redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to finish the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online before coming to your appointment.
Are you interested in an in-depth Bible Study? This fall Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton invites you to join her for “Invitation to John.” This is a 12-week course through the Gospel of John. It is part of the Disciple Curriculum and is similar to the “Invitation to Psalms” that was offered in 2016. It is a study that emphasizes knowledge and faith formation.
Participants who engage in this study gain knowledge and confidence about the Bible. This Bible study requires a high commitment and won’t be for everyone. The commitment is a weekly class of one hour and fifteen minutes and a couple of hours of homework a week. It is fine to miss a class on occasion, but you need to make at least 75% of the classes.
Materials for the class are a study Bible and study guide. The guides may be purchased at Grace for $15, and you may also buy a study Bible from Grace for $25, or you may use one you already have. A kindle version of the book is available through Amazon.
The classes meet on Tuesdays at 10 am or Wednesdays at 6 pm. Classes begin the week of August 26 with an overview session. Look for more information on a bulletin board at church, in Grace this Week, or by calling Catherine, 684-5215. Childcare is available for class upon request.
Join us for an ice cream social on August 12, from 3-4 pm, in the Grace Great Room. The deacons provide the ice cream and toppings. You show up and enjoy the food and fellowship.
Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community. This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before. Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.
We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution. Want to help? Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.
