Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: August 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before.  Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.

We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution. Want to help? ...

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From the Pastor’s Desk: August

Dear Grace Community,

In June I attended a Worship and Music Conference in Montreat, North Carolina.  It’s an annual event, but I had not attended in ten years. I’m glad I made it a priority this year.  Montreat is one of my favorite places in the world, and in addition to the conference I was able to spend time with family and to connect with friends and ministry colleagues.

The conference is put on by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, and the ...

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Blessing of the Backpacks: August 19

Join us in worship on August 19 for the Blessing of the Backpacks. This is a way for our church to offer prayer and blessing for students, teachers, school staff, and families at the start of the school year.  We offer a blessing during both worship services.  In addition, older elementary students receive Bibles in worship.

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Yellow Bag Sundays: August

Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag, put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter.  In August our contributions go to the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church food pantry.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.

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Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for August 2018

August 5         

On this first Sunday of the month we hear Jesus tell his followers that he is the bread of life.  We share the Lord’s Supper, and Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.

August 12     

Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.

August 19      

On this Sunday we offer the ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ in both worship services.  Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.  The texts for the day are from Proverbs 31:8-9 and Colossians 3:12-17.

August 26        

We’re glad to welcome Geoff Snook back to the pulpit on this ...

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