Sunday (October 9) is Lay Ministry Sunday, a day on which we celebrate what God accomplishes through the efforts of His people. Our celebration will include a cake-and-punch reception during the fellowship time (10:15-10:35 am).
At Grace, we encourage each person in our church family to be actively participating in one outward-focused ministry. We believe that is a key component of your discipleship process, and ultimately a reflection of your faith in Christ.
If you would like to know more about how to get involved in one of Grace's 100+ ministries, talk with Tom Brodbeck (our Discipleship Coordinator). You can email him by clicking here.
See you Sunday!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Snowhill Family in Need
The Community Connector at Snowhill Elementary School sent us the following:
I spoke with a mother who is in need today. They lost their home, were living in a hotel but can no longer afford it. They are in need of kids clothing due to leaving all winter clothing behind when they had to leave their home. They have a boy who wears a 16 Husky in pants and size large in sweaters sweatshirts, a boy who wears a 6 in jeans and size small in sweaters and sweatshirts and a girl who wears a 14 in jeans or a 3 in junior size jeans and a large in sweater or sweatshirts. All 3 of them need a winter coat. They could use blankets. Are you able to help us with any of these items? They also need personal care items, laundry detergent etc.
If you have items to contribute, please bring them to the church and mark them to the attention of Tom Brodbeck. Thanks!
I spoke with a mother who is in need today. They lost their home, were living in a hotel but can no longer afford it. They are in need of kids clothing due to leaving all winter clothing behind when they had to leave their home. They have a boy who wears a 16 Husky in pants and size large in sweaters sweatshirts, a boy who wears a 6 in jeans and size small in sweaters and sweatshirts and a girl who wears a 14 in jeans or a 3 in junior size jeans and a large in sweater or sweatshirts. All 3 of them need a winter coat. They could use blankets. Are you able to help us with any of these items? They also need personal care items, laundry detergent etc.
If you have items to contribute, please bring them to the church and mark them to the attention of Tom Brodbeck. Thanks!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Thrift Store Needs
Last week we told you about the ongoing need for food at St. John's Food pantry. Today we expand that need list to include the Thrift Store at St. Johns. Especially now with the changing of the seasons, the need for warm clothing, blankets and coats is high. We will be placing a large tub in the fellowship hall next to the grocery cart for all of your clothing items. Thanks for responding to this need too!
Do you know what the number 55 means to Grace? 55 is the number of square feet being used to store Grace items in Pastor DeBord's basement.
Do you know what the number 55 means to Grace? 55 is the number of square feet being used to store Grace items in Pastor DeBord's basement.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
St Johns Food pantry
Thank you so much for your generous support of St Johns Food pantry. The food you provided during September has been greatly appreciated ... and quickly distributed. The number of families needing food pantry assistance in our community continues to grow.
Please continue to fill the grocery cart in the Grace fellowship hall with non-perishable items. (Note: On the first Sunday of the month, the grocery cart travels to the children's wing so the children can fill it with the items purchased from their Sunday School offerings. So if the cart isn't in the fellowship hall, place your items where it normally parks.)
Please continue to fill the grocery cart in the Grace fellowship hall with non-perishable items. (Note: On the first Sunday of the month, the grocery cart travels to the children's wing so the children can fill it with the items purchased from their Sunday School offerings. So if the cart isn't in the fellowship hall, place your items where it normally parks.)
Egg Cartons for Operation Rebirth
Over the last three months our adult Sunday offerings have supported Operation Rebirth, a ministry for young men needing a fresh start and a new focus. You have been generous in your financial support for this ministry. Another way you can continue to help is by bringing your empty egg cartons (both foam and cardboard) to the church. For now, we are collecting those in the receptionist's office (under the mailboxes).
Learn more about Operation Rebirth by visiting its website.
Learn more about Operation Rebirth by visiting its website.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Email Issues
Ah, technology ... Wonderful thing when it works!
The Grace office staff is dealing with email issues today (Monday) due to a server glitch involving our website hosting company. We are able to receive what you send us, but our ability to respond has been severely restricted. So if you need a quick response, you probably need to call the office today.
We are working on this, of course. (Actually, our tech guy is doing the work.) Keep an eye on the Grace website (www.grace-nalc.org) for the latest information on our status. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.
The Grace office staff is dealing with email issues today (Monday) due to a server glitch involving our website hosting company. We are able to receive what you send us, but our ability to respond has been severely restricted. So if you need a quick response, you probably need to call the office today.
We are working on this, of course. (Actually, our tech guy is doing the work.) Keep an eye on the Grace website (www.grace-nalc.org) for the latest information on our status. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Paper Plate Project
Are you familiar with the "Paper Plate Project." This project asks the clients of these agencies to write on a paper plate a description of their present life situation, how the current economic climate has impacted their lives, and what Ohio Foodbanks mean to them. The plates are then photographed. Organizers hope to collect 50,000 plates, which will then be taken to legislators at the Ohio State House.
Our Grace volunteers helped collect these plates while serving at St. John's Food Pantry and the Open Hands Free Store. Our plates are not posted yet, but you can view what clients wrote at other agencies across the state (including the Clark County branch of the Second Harvest Food Bank). Follow this link view photos of the plates that have been posted.
Many in our community and country don't grasp how vast the need for food is. Hunger is not only a problem in other parts of the world. People in Springfield are also starving. The stories you read are quite touching.
You can help by bringing non-perishable items with you to church. Place them in the grocery cart in the fellowship hall.
Our Grace volunteers helped collect these plates while serving at St. John's Food Pantry and the Open Hands Free Store. Our plates are not posted yet, but you can view what clients wrote at other agencies across the state (including the Clark County branch of the Second Harvest Food Bank). Follow this link view photos of the plates that have been posted.
Many in our community and country don't grasp how vast the need for food is. Hunger is not only a problem in other parts of the world. People in Springfield are also starving. The stories you read are quite touching.
You can help by bringing non-perishable items with you to church. Place them in the grocery cart in the fellowship hall.
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