"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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We now have a nursery attendant for both the 8 am and 10:30 am Sunday morning services. In addition to your prayers for Haiti, financial assistance is desperately needed. If you would like to offer financial support through the Diocese of Central Florida, make checks payable to the Diocese of Central Florida with Haiti on the memo line and mail to the diocesan office 1017 East Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. You may also donate online to the Episcopal Relief and Development website http://www.er-d.org. Gather in the Word--Fr. Dear invites men to try a new form of weekly meeting for reflection on Scripture, not simply studying (intellectually), but devotionally. Come to Karaoke Night with Bari and Bill McDaniel, Friday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. No admission charge, donations accepted; bring a dessert or snacks; beverages provided. The Senior Luncheon will be February 16, 12:30 p.m., at Woody’s in Port Orange. Please call the office for reservations. Shrove Tuesday, the Pancake Feast - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – 5:30 in the Parish Hall. There is no charge, but “Chez Piggy” will be accepting donations to benefit. Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the ritual of shriving, when the faithful confessed their sins to the local priest and received forgiveness before the Lenten season began. For the Christian church Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration, the last chance to feast before the austerity of the 40 days of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Traditionally, all the foods that are forbidden during Lent – meat, eggs, fat and milk – are eaten up on Shrove Tuesday. So we have no choice but to make Pancakes. ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). During Ash Wednesday, you are invited to attend one of the homily and the imposition of ashes services at 7:00 a.m., Noon, or 7:00 p.m. Lenten Studies Program - During Lent we will gather for worship at 6:00 PM, beginning February 24, followed by a supper and a study program, “Journey to Easter.” We will provide a simple supper of soup, salad, and bread. We need individuals to sign up to provide soup, salad, or bread each night. A signup sheet will be in the Narthex, and you may also call the church office to offer your help. Please set aside time to join us on Wednesday evenings, as part of your discipline for the observance of a Holy Lent. OTHER NEWS: The 119th Annual meeting was held Sunday, January 17. If you were unable to attend and would like a copy of the annual report, contact the church office to see if there are extras. There is also a copy of our report on the "NEWS" page of this website. Our gratitude goes to the retiring vestry members. Grace Church has been offered a free Women’s Self Defense seminar. Please call the office if you are interested in signing up. Date to be determined. Through April 14, free tax preparation services are available by IRS-trained volunteers at Grace Church on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for families with income less than $48,279 in 2009. They will help you claim the Earned In-come Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits you deserve. Taxpayers should bring Form W-2 wage statements, Form 1099 interest and dividend reports, a daycare center’s tax number, Social Security numbers for all household members and a photo ID. Craft Group meets every Wednesday at 2 pm in the conference room. Bring whatever you are working on and join us. If you don’t currently have a project, come anyway and we will find something for you to do. Men, this is not just for the ladies. We are currently adding to our Chrismons along with Items to be sold at this year’s Christmas Bazaar. T-Bag ministry - The ministry can always use your contributions especially fruit/pudding cups, drinks and cheese crackers. Lap Robes for Veterans are still being collected—crocheted, knitted, quilted, or bound fleece. The size is 3’ x 4’ - not to exceed 40”x50”. For more information call Eleanor Scheer ECW Cookbooks are still available for $10. Look for Eleanor Scheer between services in the Narthex or contact the church office during the week. See our Ministry page for more information about the Christian Healing Center and the International Order of St. Luke, the Physician. |
