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September Pastor’s Pen

Let’s be honest: people can be annoying. Even those we deeply love can sometimes get on our nerves. In those moments, it’s so hard to be kind and gracious. But as Christians, we are to love at all times, even when the people in our lives are really grating. “We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Jesus loved us so much, he was willing to prove his love…

Rally Day!

Don’t forget, Rally Day (our fall kick-off) is THIS SUNDAY! At 9:15 am, a continental breakfast will be served, games and crafts will be available for kids and a parents’ meeting will be held. Rally Day activities will continue during the worship service at 10:30 am. Hope to see you there!

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

This summer I’ve been preaching a sermon series entitled “The Great Hymns of Our Faith.” I didn’t originally plan to preach on the hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” but recently I have spoken with so many people who are struggling and hurting and this hymn, I think, helps in times of trouble. May God bless you and encourage you as you…

Rally Day is Coming!!!!!

Get ready for our Fall Kick-Off September 13! Sunday School will resume with a party! From 9:15-10:15 AM Continental Breakfast will be served, there will be games & crafts for kids and a parents’ gathering will be held. Rally Day festivities will continue during the worship service at 10:30 AM. Plan now to join us!!!

Reflections on the 2009 work trip

We have a “guest” post this time from Kelson Henwood, one of the youth who spent a week working in Queens last month.  Here are her thoughts in her own words (thanx for sharing, Kelson). Grace U.C.C’s youth group recently returned from a YouthWorks mission trip in Queens, New York. A group of 6 teens and 3 adults traveled to Jamaica, NY on June 14,…

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…