Wheelbarrows and Rakes Needed: Wednesday, April 17

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The mulch is coming! Periodically we replenish the mulch on our playground. This means that giant load of mulch is dropped off in the north parking lot then hauled barrow by barrow to the playground where it is dropped off and spread.

This year we have a team of students from East High coming to help with the work. Every spring East students spend a day serving with ‘Aces in the Community,’ and we’re excited that they’re serving here. We know they are excellent mulch-movers and spreaders, but we need to borrow some equipment from you. If you have a wheelbarrow or sturdy metal rake we can borrow, please mark your name on it and drop it by the church by Wednesday, April 17. Mulch spreading day is Thursday, April 18. Thanks!

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Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for April 2019

April 7        

On this Sunday we focus on Jesus’ words, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”  Catherine Neelly Burton preaches, and we celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both worship services.

April 14   

This is Palm Sunday and the final Sunday of our I AM series.  We experience the Palm Sunday story and reflect on Jesus’ words, “I Am the resurrection and the life.”  Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.

April 18   

This is Maundy Thursday. We gather at 7 pm in the Grace Sanctuary for a Tenebrae service.

April 19   

This is Good Friday.  We gather in the Grace Sanctuary at noon for a thirty-minute service of music, scripture, prayer, and silence.

April 21  

This is Easter Sunday.  We celebrate the resurrection and give thanks to God for the new life we know in Christ. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both services. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches, and our band and choir are joined by the Epic Brass. We witness to new life with our flower cross on the church lawn.

April 28    

We continue our Easter celebration on this day. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from one of the resurrection texts.

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Sunday Morning Schedule: April 2019

9 am Worship in the Great Room
10 am Education and Fellowship
11 am Worship in the Sanctuary

Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band. The style is less formal than the 11 am service. The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs. The style is more traditional.

Children and Youth

• Children ages 0-Pre-K
A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 – 12:15 pm. From 10 – 10:45 am Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.

• Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Kindergarten – 2nd grade meets in room B10 (in the basement) also known as the ‘Foundation Station.’

• 3rd – 6th Grades
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meet in room 206 (on the 2nd floor). This year 6th graders join this class as mentors for the younger students.

• Youth
7-12th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)

Adults

We continue our study of The God We Can Know by Rob Fuquay. The book focuses on the I Am sayings of Jesus. Our study goes through April 14. Each week the book focuses on a different I am saying, and worship is focused on the same saying.

There are three options for study.

o Room 101
o Room 103
o Steamers

There is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday, April 21, or Sunday April 28.

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SAVE THE DATE! “Gifts of Grace” — April 28 at 10 am

grace logoJoin the celebration for Grace Church’s 110th Anniversary on Sunday, April 28. Brunch is served between the two worship services, plus you have the opportunity to reflect on the many gifts that God, working through Grace, has provided for us over the years.

Our Archives Team has been working to put together both a slide show of our history and actual memorabilia from these 110 years. Many of you remember some great events and people of long ago as well as the recent past. If you’re new to Grace, come and learn about our rich history.

A great meal with cake for dessert awaits you, so we hope you plan to attend. No reservations are necessary. Cost is $6 for adults; $3 for children 11 and under; children under 2 are free; with a family cap of $20.

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Bingo and Soup: March 31

Join us at Grace on Sunday, March 31, from 4 – 6 pm, for Bingo, Soup, and Fun!  This is a fellowship event for people of all ages.  It’s a free event, and there’s the opportunity to sign up to bring a crock-pot of soup or some dessert. Sign up on the bulletin board by the coffee bar. We’ll play, eat, and enjoy time together as a community.

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