Let There Be Light: Advent 2017

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Genesis 1:3 says, “Then God said, ‘Let there be light;’ and there was light.”  These words draw us into the creation story.

‘Let there be light’ is also a good way to enter into Advent. The season of Advent is an opportunity for us to prepare for Christ’s birth and return.  On the first Sunday of Advent we light one candle.  It is a small representation of the hope that we have in a dark world.

Each week we light one more candle, and the light grows. Then on Christmas Eve we light the four Advent candles and the Christ candle, a visible symbol of the promise we have in Jesus. He is the light of the world, the light no darkness can overcome.

Join us each week in worship during Advent as we explore together this theme, “Let there be light,” and look at stories from the prophets and the gospels to help us prepare for Christmas.

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Operation Holiday

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Operation HolidayEach year Grace partners with Interfaith Ministries for Operation Holiday. Operation Holiday serves around 13,000 adults and children in our community every year. There are large Operation Holiday Boxes in the halls at Grace.  Please place new or used blankets, coats, gloves, and hats in those boxes.

Our yellow bag contributions for November and December also go to Operation Holiday.  Please bring your non-perishable food donations.  All donations need to be to Grace by Sunday, December 10.

Questions?  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton, Catherine@mygpc.org or Fran Belden fbelden1@cox.net.

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Love and Logic Parenting: Teens, Tots, and Technology

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Love and Logic Parenting prepares children for the real world using models and teaching the Four Steps to Responsibility. In the upcoming workshops we focus on Teens/Tots & Technology and some techniques to use to keep kids safe with screens.

As parents we sometimes run out of answers and out of breath trying to communicate with our kids.This way of talking to children gives you specific answers and actions for some the difficult moments in child-rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from toddler to teens. It will change your life and the lives of your children.

Plan to meet with us November 12, 19, 26 and December 3 in Room 103 from 10 am-10:45 am.

Jennifer Snook and Cindy Dethloff teach this class. Questions? Contact Jennifer, 684-5215.

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: November 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community. This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is 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 invite all guests to a brief worship service with communion in the Great Room at 7:35 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.

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November Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule

November 5

On this final Sunday of our Let it Shine series Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Matthew 5:13-16.  This is a full morning with communion, all saints remembrances, and our ukulele choir plays in both services. In addition all are invited to present pledge cards during worship.

November 12

Catherine Neelly Burton preaches this day .

November 19

On this day, our 9 worship team leads at the 9 am worship service. Amy Baumgartner preaches at the 11 am service.

November 26

Catherine Neelly Burton preaches on this day. This is Christ the King Sunday.\

 

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