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And so, the transition begins
For a variety of reasons, this blog has been neglected for the last year. It was started during a period of transition and, as we begin another period of transition, I guess it is appropriate that this blog and the website will be getting some renewed attention to go along with our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GraceChurchLancaster). Coming…
The Church website is back
After an absence that stretched on longer than we originally planned, the church has its website back online at www.graceucclancaster.org. Eventually, we hope to link this blog up with the website, too, but in the meantime, click over and check it out.
Shake it Up Cafe VBS
This year’s Vacation Bible School is going to be delicious! Our cooking-themed VMS will be held Sunday, 12 June – Thursday, 16 June. Evening bigin at 5:30 PM with dinner and conclude at 8:30 PM (preschoolers end at 7:30 PM). Registration is now open! Paper forms are available on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Online…
Holy Week Schedule
We have a number of activities scheduled during this Holy Week as we walk with Jesus through that final week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. This morning we celebrating his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Upcoming dates & times include: Thursday, 21 Apr @ 6:30PM – Maundy Thursday Supper and Tenebrae Service Friday, 22 Apr,…
VBS Registration Has Begun!!
Vacation Bible School is out of this world! Our space-themed VBS will run Sunday, June 13-Thursday, June 17, 5:30-8:30 pm (5:30-7:00 pm for Preschoolers). Registration is now open at http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/galactic-blast/GraceChurchLancaster (call the office for paper registration). Hope to see you there!!
Good Friday Service
Tonight at 7 pm in the Sanctuary, a Good Friday service will be held. This service is designed to help those who attend experience and relive the final hours of Christ’s life. All are welcome.
Children’s Sunday School
Kids age 2 through 12th grade are welcome to join us for Sunday School March 7, 14 and 21. From 9:30-10:15 am, we’ll be learning about some of the really upside down things Jesus taught. For instance, “happy are you when people spread lies about you” or “if you want to be great, you have to be the servant of all.” Why did Jesus say such…
Special Valentine’s Service on Sunday
Please join us for a special Valentine’s Day service this Sunday, 10:30 am. We’ll be celebrating God’s love and learning about St. Valentine. Hope to see you!
U.C.C. Women’s Week
U.C.C. Women’s Week begins this Sunday, February 7. We will be celebrating wonderful women of faith in our worship service at 10:30. A special sermon will be preached about one of the heroines of the Bible. Please plan to join us and remember to celebrate the Godly women in your life!
Haiti Relief
Thanks to everyone who gave so generously in our recent offerings for Haiti. We collected $1500 which will be sent to Habitat for Humanity International. They will be providing temporary and new permanent structures to those devastated by this earthquake. Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti.