Dear Grace Community,
While technically not a Christian Holiday, Thanksgiving has the feel of a holy day. Many times in the Psalms we hear the words, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. God’s love endures forever.” To set aside a day for giving thanks is a gift. I hope it is that for you.
I am aware that Thanksgiving, or any holiday, can also be hard depending on life situations. We’ve had 14 deaths in our congregation this year, ...
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Are you a Grace visitor? Come learn more about our church on Sunday, December 8, at 10 am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments in Room 103 with Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton.
We’ll talk about Grace, how you might get more involved, and what it means to join the church. Get to Know Grace takes place during the Sunday School hour. RSVPs are not required but are helpful, 684-5215, or catherine@mygpc.org.
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Here we are in one of the most exciting times of the year. We are approaching Advent, and what a great time to worship God as a family and talk about the coming of the Christ-child together. Children’s ministry at Grace would like to help you do this.
On the first Sunday of advent we are offering the “praying in color” Advent calendar. We suggest that as a family you select the name of one person for each day in Advent ...
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Early this school year our beloved merry-go-round suffered a break. A few weeks ago we called on our awesome parents for help. We needed extra arms to help lift off the merry-go-round from its base so it could be fixed. We can always count on our parents to pitch in when we need something extra. We appreciate them so much!
We kick off the holiday season at Jacob’s Learning Ladder during November by getting ready for our Feast Celebration. Children are ...
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For anyone who has experienced loss or sadness, the holidays can be difficult, or at the least, stir up emotions. Whether it is a public loss, like a death in the family or a divorce, or a more private sadness, it can be hard to move through a season when the expectations are high energy, big smiles, and full schedules.
Recognizing that some of us need a time to pause, a quiet time and space set apart during the Advent Season, ...
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