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Summer Activities – an Experiment
Summer is the time of year when churches seem to go on vacation just like everyone else. Other than Vacation Bible School, maybe a work trip, and sending a few of the youth to camp, things usually slow down dramatically. The Membership Action Board has scheduled the Summer Pot Luck for after church on Pentecost (8 June), to kick off the summer, but as far as I’m aware, that’s it. We’re going to try an experiment here. In the comments…
May 2014 – Pastor’s Piece/Peace
Thanks to everyone who helped make Holy Week and the Easter Sunday Celebration a special time. We had a good attendance in the events and worship around Easter. The morning demonstrated the potential for Grace Church and her future. Already we have several things happening fast: On May 7 the Christian Service Board is supplying food for a special event with the students of West Elementary in Lancaster. On Saturday, May 10 Grace Church is having our second annual Children’s…
“So they took Jesus”
So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew* is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, ‘Jesus of Nazareth,* the King of the Jews.’  — John 19:16b-19 (NRSV) Join us at 12:15 as we retrace Jesus trek to…
Website update
Well, folks. After several weeks of work behind the scenes, we’re unveiling the new look website and blog. The old site was difficult to maintain, the new one is much easier to manage going forward. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to look around. All the old content is still here, but the look and feel is newer and fresher and, I think, easier to use. Let me know what you think. There is a comment feature built into the…
Like the Woman at the Well
Pastor Dennis’ sermon on 23 March. The story of the woman at the well. http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/2014-03-23.mp3
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 strange, upside down things? Come find out! All kids are welcome!
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!