January 2013 - Grace United Methodist Church

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Short-term Disciple Bible Study "Invitation to New Testament" Rev. Amy McCullough will be leading a 4-week DIsciple Bible Study class entitled "Invitation to the New Testament." The class will explore the writings of the New Testament using the witness of Jesus as the starting point. The survey of the testament looks at how the early church was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. The class includes video reflections by leading New Testament scholars and an emphasis on how we can be renewed personally and communally by the story of Jesus. The class will be offered at two different times during the week: Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12 noon beginning the week of January 7. (The groups will decide together how to handle the Martin Luther King holiday.) If you are interested in participating, please contact Rev. Amy (graceumsrpas@verizon.net) or through the church office. All participants need a workbook, so advance signup would be helpful. Congregational Hymn Sing Sunday, January 27 -- 6:30 p.m. led by our own David Brock Join us in the sanctuary as we make a "joyful noise" and warm up on a wintry evening. Following we will head to the parlor for fellowship and dessert A A Different Different December December Wednesday, December 19 7:00 p.m. Are you feeling lost, lonely, overwhelmed, distanced from relatives of friends, or just need a place and a time to take pause during the holiday season? This worship experience is designed for you. Please join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate the Christmas Season anew. With song and candlelight we will share in thoughtful meditation on what this season truly means. Come to hear the message of Christmas in a new way. All are welcome, with open arms, to this time of worship. We look forward to seeing you here with us! THANK YOU! The Youth of Grace thank you for your support of our first mission fundraiser for 2012-2013. As of result of your generous giving, ALL of the children at St. Edwin's Children's Home for Orphans in Kimende, Kenya will be receiving new shoes for school this Christmas. To date we have raised $1,168.00 and donations are still coming in. Thanks again from our Youth! Our next project will be "Hoodies for the Homeless" so watch for details later in January and February. Wishing you a great Christmas season!
An outpouring for flood buckets Thank you to all who made Sunday, November 18th such a special Sunday in the life of Grace Church. Following an inspiring service of worship, the reception time included the assembling of 25 flood buckets for United Methodist Relief efforts in the storm-ravaged areas throughout New Jersey and New York. Thanks to your generosity, Grace raised approximately $2800 for this mission project. The flood buckets were picked up on Saturday, November 24. Since we raised more money than we needed for the buckets, a check for the remaining balance will be sent directly to UMCOR. Once again Grace members demonstrated their giving, compassionate spirit. Thank you! Within the Family at Grace DEATH Cordelia (Mrs. Gordon) Gilbert November 24, 2012 BAPTISM Kadence Leigh Trader daughter of Daniel and Kristine Trader November 25, 2012 JANUARY PREACHING SCHEDULE January 6 Epiphany - Rev. Amy McCullough January 13 - Rev. Amy McCullough January 20 - Rev. David Shank January 27 - Rev. Amy McCullough Special Gifts We acknowledge with gratitude the following special gifts to The Rigler Family Music Fund by Bob and Sue Gaston The work of the Zimmermans in Nepal by Michael Klag In memory of Spencer Kelly by Jane Emich In memory of Ann Reppert by Jane Emich Susan Cunnold In memory of Cordelia Gilbert by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gordon Gilbert Jr.
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