"We are the church of open arms. We are a community that celebrates Jesus. We are disciples committed to growth: in membership, in outreach, and in stewardship. We glorify God and empower people for service."
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Services:
Adult Bible Study--Sundays, at 9:15 a.m. (following the 8 a.m. service). Please plan to attend. Soup & Supper Series--Wednesdays, at 6:45 (following 6 p.m. service). Please join us. Men's Bible Study will meet on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room. The Men's Bible Study is sponsoring the annual Grace Church night at Jackie Robinson Ball Park on Friday, June 7. The cost is $17.00 per person and includes ticket to the game and a picnic meal at Dustin's Picnic Porch—game time 7:05 pm. Northeast Florida Deanery Meeting - All Episcopal Church women are invited to attend this meeting. Our very own Rev. Susan McCaffrey will be a guest speaker. Please join the Episcopal Church Women for a day of unity and praise. The event will take place at the Church of the Holy Presence, Deland, Florida, on Saturday, June 15, 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP by June 1. VBS fundraiser--June 15, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM is our “Italian Evening” with Karaoke by Bari and Bill and a Silent Auction. Cost of tickets and more info will be shared at a later date. We would appreciate any donations for our evening such as desserts, Caesar salad and garlic bread. We look forward to a very successful Italian dinner and VBS! The Outreach Committee is sponsoring the “Baby Bottle Project” in cooperation with the Women’s Resource Center. Please pick up a baby bottle and return on Sunday, June 16. Vacation Bible School News--We are beginning to prepare for Vacation Bible School. We are planning a wonderful week which is July 8, 2013 through July 12, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We would like to see all of our Grace Children and their friends with us during this time. There is no charge, just learning and having fun with our theme “Kingdom Rock”. Children’s Ministries needs volunteers to assist with registration, to be crew leaders, and to help with the preparation of snacks. If you can help, please contact the church office. ECW News--Mark your calendars! Some tentative dates for 2013 events are listed below:
OTHER NEWS: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, designed for children ages 3-12, is an approach to the religious formation of children and meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a sensorial rich experience for children that give them the opportunity to grow in love and knowledge of God through the Christian tradition. It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Grace Church. Children gather in an "atrium," a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials they use to help them absorb the most essential proclamations of the Christian faith. Children will understand the meaning of liturgical colors, the meaning of the Eucharist, become familiar with the prayers and sacred gestures associated with liturgy, and much more.Youth Group--Our youth group continues to grow and bless many. We meet every Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. So if you are between the ages of 9 and 18, please join us in Goddard Hall on Wednesdays for fun, food, games, and wonderful fellowship. A Call for Acolytes for the 10:30 Service-- We are in need of more acolytes. If you are a young baptized person between the ages of 9 and 17, please consider being a part of this important ministry. Believe me when I say that there is no greater feeling or privilege than to be called to serve at God’s altar. If you feel called to this ministry and would like to be trained, please speak to either Fr. Rick or Rev. Susan. We would love to have you join us on the young people’s acolyte team! Also, if you are a baptized adult and feel you have a call to become an acolyte, please speak to either Fr. Rick or Rev. Susan to schedule a time for your training. We would like to start having an adult acolyte team as soon as possible. Both of these teams will be serving at the 10:30 AM service. We are in need of having more Lectors (readers) and LEMS (Lay Eucharistic Ministers). Lectors read God’s Word to His people at the Eucharist, and LEMS serve the chalice at the altar. If you are a baptized adult who feels the call to serve Christ at the altar, please consider serving God and your church by being a Lector and/or a LEM. Please see either Fr. Rick or Rev. Susan if you feel that God is calling you to either or both of these ministries. Box Tops for Education brings in $.10 each for our schools – Port Orange Elementary and South Daytona Elementary. A collection box is in the Narthex. For a list of brands participating, contact the church office. T-Bag ministry - Your help is needed in buying crackers/tuna, juice boxes, single applesauce, granola bars, or cheese and crackers. Monetary donations are appreciated. Checks may be made out to Grace marked T BAGS. Thanks for all your help. Sophie's Circle--The first Monday of each month, Sophie’s Circle will run a satellite distribution out of Goddard Hall during normal H.U.M hours (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM). If you are eligible for H.U.M. or know someone who is, please pass this information along to them. Remember that you can make a donation to the Sophie’s Circle basket in the narthex on any Sunday morning. |
