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News and thoughts
The Journey of Advent: From Presents to Presence
Tammy Townsend’s message on 1 Dec. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-12-01.mp3
Thanksgiving
Painting by Karen Rinaldo, http://www.karenrinaldogallery.com/historic.html On this Thanksgiving Day, we pause to give thanks to God for all the many blessings that we have received. Enjoy the day with your friends and family and remember that there are many in our midst for whom the holidays are not a happy time. God bless you, all.
Thanksgiving Begins with God’s Good News
This week in history has seen many momentous events, what are you thankful for? Pastor Dennis’ sermon from 24 Nov. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-24.mp3
Holiday Happenings at Grace UCC
•Dec 1 –First Sunday of Advent – Tammy Townsend, guest preacher –Mitten Tree in Narthex –Diaper and baby wipe collections •Dec 8 –Congregational meeting after worship •Dec 14 –Cookie Walk •Dec 15 –Christmas Pagent– “Christ is Born Today†–Birthday Party for Jesus •Dec 22 –EndowmentScholarships will be presented •Dec 24 –10:15 PM – Christmas Eve Concert –11:00 PM – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christ the King Sunday/Thanksgiving Sunday
The last Sunday before Advent is Christ the King Sunday, this year that happens to fall the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so we’ll be celebrating both this Sunday. Join us for this celebration before you head out for the holiday with family and friends. Worship is at 10:30 AM this tomorrow morning.
The Endurance Factor
Pastor Dennis’ message (17 Nov) on patience, endurance, and loving even those who are our enemies (including the words of theologian and martyr, Rev. Dietrich Bonhoeffer). http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-17.mp3
Preaching for the Living of These Days
Pastor Dennis’ message on 10 Nov. A message on helping Grace UCC explore what kind of preacher they desire in the future http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-10.mp3
Remembering the Saints Who Have Gone Before Us
For All Saints Sunday, we remember members, relatives, and friends who have passed in 2012 and 2013. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-11-03.mp3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Set your clock back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night and enjoy the extra hour of sleep. There is no excuse for being late to church this Sunday morning.
Trusting in Our Exaltation?
Pastor Dennis’ message from 27 Oct, a reflection on Luke 18:9-14. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2013-10-27.mp3