Walk Thru the New Testament

Registration begins on Sunday for the Walk Thru the New Testament seminar on Sunday, August 26 at Grace.  The event runs from 1:30-6 pm.

If Grace is your church home, the cost is only $20 per person (with a $60 maximum amount for families). For all others, the cost is $30 per person (with an $80 maximum amount for families).

We encourage you to bring your friends and neighbors to this seminar.  What a wonderful (and fun) way to share your faith!

Let us know you are coming by emailing Tom Brodbeck at tom.brodbeck@grace-nalc.org or by visiting the table in the narthex on Sundays.

Seeking Writers for the Advent Devotional

Summer is quickly passing and before we know it the season of Advent will be upon us. Each year Grace publishes an Advent devotional booklet filled with writings from members of our congregation.

We are seeking writers to share their insights and fill the pages of the 2012 booklet. If you are interested in writing a brief devotional, or have questions, please email Darci Jordan at jordancd@sbcglobal.net no later than August 15.

We are also in need of a photographer to provide art for the cover. Please submit possible photos to the same email address. Thank you!

Funeral Arrangements for Candy Hixson

We are saddened to report that Candy Hixson passed forward early Monday morning. Her funeral arrangements are as follows:

• Visitation: Thursday, July 19, 5-8 pm, Littleton & Rue Funeral Home
• Service: Friday, July 20, 10:30 am, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

New Director of Communications

We are happy to announce that Laura Dotson has accepted the position of Director of Communications at Grace. She officially began her duties on Monday, July 16.

As Director of Communications, Laura is responsible for the production of our weekly bulletin and quarterly Grace Messenger. She will also manage our website and other social media communication strategies.

Laura can reached at laura.dotson@grace-nalc.org.

Family Needing Furniture

We have recently become aware of a large family that needs furniture all of kinds.  They will be moving into a home of their own some time this month and currently have, according to the father, absolutely nothing. The move could happen as early as this weekend.  If you have items that you might want to donate, please let Tom Brodbeck know (tom.brodbeck@grace-nalc.org).  We don't have a place to store them right now, but when the family moves in we will be in touch.

Staff Transition

Sadly, we need to report that Heather Maurer, Director of Communications, has resigned in order to accept a full-time position in the Dayton, OH area. She will be concluding her employment on June 30. We give God praise for her work here and for the joy she brings to our staff. She will indeed be missed.  Please express your own thanks to Heather when you see her at church in the upcoming weeks.

Her resignation means, of course, that we now have a vacancy on the staff to fill. The Director of Communications position is responsible for the production of our weekly bulletins and quarterly newsletter, managing the Grace website and other social media communications, and for working with the staff and leadership of the church to promote the church's ministries.

Anyone interested in applying for this position should contact Tom Brodbeck via email (tom.brodbeck@grace-nalc.org) or by phone (937-399-6257, x106). Application packet, including a full job description and application form, may also be found in the "Pick Up" box located in the Grace Office.  The deadline for all applications is June 20, 2012.

Walk Thru the New Testament

Grace will be hosting a Walk Thru the New Testament event on Sunday, August 26 from 1:30 - 6:00 pm. Mark the date on your calendar now. The publicity will be starting later this month, but we wanted you to get the word as soon as possible!!

This, of course, follows our Walk Thru the Old Testament event in May. That event kicked off our summer long emphasis on Scripture, called "Step into His Story."  The New Testament event will cap off our emphasis.

We have also made a slight modification in the pricing structure for the New Testament seminar. The cost for anyone who attends Grace Church will be $20 (per person), but we have added a Grace "great rate" of $60 maximum per family. That way, families with more than three people can come for no additional cost. Those who don't attend Grace can attend for $30.

If you didn't attend the Old Testament seminar, don't worry. These events are designed to work independently. You don't need one in order to attend the other.