Posts by Jim C (Page 28)
Coffee for the Troops
We announced last month that we are running a program from now through 5 July to collect good quality coffee that we will be sending to a US Army chaplain in Iraq. As many of you are aware, Pastor Ruth’s father is an Army chaplain who spent a year in Iraq. He says that one of the best ways the chaplain can help out the troops is just by listening and the…
Kids 4 Christ
We’re going to try something a little different this summer. We won’t be having Sunday School, instead we’ll be having a new summer Bible study for kids entering kindergarten through 7th grade. We’re calling it Kids 4 Christ and it will be held each Thursday morning from 25 June through 30 July from 10:00AM to noon. Each week we…
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation Sunday is upon us! Next Sunday, May 31, two young men will be affirm the baptismal vows their parents’ made, thereby taking upon themselves the responsibility for their own faith. They will also “officially” join the church as voting members. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to the worship service and celebrate…
Typo in the Kroger Community Rewards handout
The handout that was handed out (is that redundant?) yesterday morning after church had a typo in it. You can register your Kroger Plus card via http://www.kroger.com or http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com (this is the URL that was supposed to be on the sheet and will be on those handed out next Sunday). You must login or create an account then go to My…
Special Earth Day Focus
This Sunday both Sunday School (9:15 am) and Worship (10:30 am) will have a special Earth Day focus. Â Come learn to be better steward’s of God’s creation.
Holy Week activities
As Pastor Ruth stated in her message this morning, Holy Week starts out with some misplaced expectations as the shouts of “Hosanna!” will turn to “Crucify him!” in a matter of days, then to “Alleluia, He is risen!” shortly thereafter. A great deal to cram into one week. There is quite a bit going on at Grace UCC this Holy…
Comparitive Religions: Islam
Most of what you’ve heard on TV about Islam probably isn’t true or only applies to a few on the lunatic fringe (every religion has them, including Christianity). For the next two Sundays, our adult Sunday School class will be studying Islam, what the Qu’ran really says and doesn’t say, and how Christianity and Islam are related. Join us…
Spring Cleaning
On Saturday morning March 28 at 8:00AM the Men of Grace will gather to do our annual spring cleanup of the grounds around the church. Members and friends are invited to come help out. For more information,. contact Mark Brown
Comparative Religions Class Begins This Week!
Don’t forget to join us for our study of various religions which begins THIS SUNDAY! Â We’ll be studying Judaism for the first 2 weeks. Â Class begins at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Easter Vigil or Good Friday Service
As you may know, the Worship Board is attempting to determine if we should continue our tradition of an Easter Vigil (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday) or if we should begin a new tradition of a service Good Friday evening. Â This is your last week to voice your opinion. Â Please indicate your preference on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex by Sunday, March 8.