Grace will host a Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E.) on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in our Community Center. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
This will be one of the most powerful events you will ever attend as you experience firsthand the impact of poverty in our community.
There is no cost to attend. Child care is provided. Contact Tom Brodbeck at tom.brodbeck@grace-nalc.org for more information or to register in advance.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Bob Lezenby
Former Grace organist Bob Lezenby died early Monday morning, only a few days after moving into hospice care in Dayton. A few weeks ago Bob fell at his apartment and suffered severe head trauma. He was not able to recover from that incident.
At Bob's request there will be no memorial service. His body has been donated to Wright State Medical School, also at his request.
At Bob's request there will be no memorial service. His body has been donated to Wright State Medical School, also at his request.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Welcome to your new home!
After 15 years in its temporary quarters (also known as the Grace narthex), our 90 year old bell was hoisted to its new home above the main entrance to the Community Center today!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Help for the Drowning Victim
Earlier this week our community experience the tragic drowning of nine-year-old Colin Jenkins.
Colin was active in one of our outreach ministries: the STARS program of Springfield Christian Youth Ministries (SCYM). He has also attended Camp Boost.
Our friends at SCYM have asked us to consider taking two actions to minister to this family:
1) Pray for the Jenkins family, and also for the SCYM staff, they minister the comfort of Jesus and receive his comfort as well; and
2) Consider making a donation to help the Jenkins family during this time. SCYM has set up a "Go Fund Me" site and would love to help our community rally around these hurting people.
Colin was active in one of our outreach ministries: the STARS program of Springfield Christian Youth Ministries (SCYM). He has also attended Camp Boost.
Our friends at SCYM have asked us to consider taking two actions to minister to this family:
1) Pray for the Jenkins family, and also for the SCYM staff, they minister the comfort of Jesus and receive his comfort as well; and
2) Consider making a donation to help the Jenkins family during this time. SCYM has set up a "Go Fund Me" site and would love to help our community rally around these hurting people.
Construction Clean Up
Beginning this Saturday, August 23, we will be coming together at Grace to clean up the facility as the Ministry Expansion Project winds down. Our efforts will save the church thousands of dollars (since we won't need to pay an outside group to do the work).
Bring your own basic cleaning supplies. We'll supply anything special that will be needed.
We will be at the church from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., so come anytime and work for however long you can. There is much to do, and something to do for everyone of every age.
Email Karen Brodbeck at karen.brodbeck@sls-sixsigma.com if you have questions.
Bring your own basic cleaning supplies. We'll supply anything special that will be needed.
We will be at the church from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., so come anytime and work for however long you can. There is much to do, and something to do for everyone of every age.
Email Karen Brodbeck at karen.brodbeck@sls-sixsigma.com if you have questions.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Obituary for Reverend Ray Garrett
The Reverend Rufus Raymond Garrett died peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. He was 93 years old.
Pastor Garrett graduated from Wittenberg University in 1949 with a Bachelor's Degree and from Hamma Seminary in 1952. His first call was in Roseville, Ohio with the Roseville Parish. He then served Trinity in Springfield, Ohio until his retirement in 1986. He was also an interim pastor at Grace before Pastor Powell was called.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Garrett and daughter, The Rev. Constance Shultz.
A private service will be held for the family.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Narthex Carpeting to be Removed
As a part of the construction process that is very quickly wrapping up, we will need to remove everything from the narthex following the worship service on Sunday (August 3). That includes such things as the Welcome Center, the cry area chairs, Bible rack, pews and other miscellaneous items.
If you are able to stay around to help, it would be very much appreciated.
Related to that, there are a number of coats in the coat room that will be in the way of new carpet installation. Most, if not all, of these have been there for quite a while. Please double check the racks to see if anything looks familiar. The unclaimed items also include a tiny little white sweater and a set of brown nursing scrubs.
All of this is a good time to remind you of the Open House and Dedication events scheduled for Sunday, September 7. A formal dedication will happen between worship services that morning and we will return for a church-and-community-wide celebration picnic at 4 p.m. that afternoon. The day will cap off with a vesper service around the cross (so bring your bag chairs!).
If you are able to stay around to help, it would be very much appreciated.
Related to that, there are a number of coats in the coat room that will be in the way of new carpet installation. Most, if not all, of these have been there for quite a while. Please double check the racks to see if anything looks familiar. The unclaimed items also include a tiny little white sweater and a set of brown nursing scrubs.
All of this is a good time to remind you of the Open House and Dedication events scheduled for Sunday, September 7. A formal dedication will happen between worship services that morning and we will return for a church-and-community-wide celebration picnic at 4 p.m. that afternoon. The day will cap off with a vesper service around the cross (so bring your bag chairs!).
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