GRACE NOTES March 15, 2019 Ministry in the Life at Grace Presbyterian Church This Week at Grace *SDB-See Details Below Church Wide Events in Purple

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1 GRACE NOTES March 15, 2019 Ministry in the Life at Grace Presbyterian Church This Week at Grace *SDB-See Details Below Church Wide Events in Purple FRIDAY 03/15 CANCELLED - Friday Morning Bible Study, 7:30 a.m., Room 103, *SDB Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m., Room 110 Service Unit Manager-Troop Activities Planning, 6:15 p.m., Room 108 SATURDAY 03/16 Grace Memory Café, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary SUNDAY 03/17 St. Patrick s Day Education Hour, 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. All-church Potluck Dinner, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary, *SDB MONDAY 03/18 Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m., Room 110 Grace Notes Deadline, 2:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 421, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Cub Scout Pack 421, 7:00 p.m., Rooms 103, 106, Assembly Room Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 108 TUESDAY 03/19 Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m., Room 110 WOG Tuesday Circle Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Room 109, *SDB Choir Practice, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary WEDNESDAY 03/20 Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m.., Room 110 Balance and Flexibility Exercise Class, 10:00 a.m., Room 103 Praise Team Practice, 5:15 p.m., Sanctuary Taco Salad Supper, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary Come and See Gathering, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary THURSDAY 03/21 Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m., Room 110 Spirituality Class, 10:00 a.m., Room 109 Grace Notes Deadline, 2:00 p.m. FRIDAY 03/22 Friday Morning Bible Study, 7:30 a.m., Room 103 Meals on Wheels, 10:00 a.m., Room 110 Girl Scout Troop 3516, 6:45 p.m., Room 108 SATURDAY 03/23 G-Men s Breakfast Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Sanctuary SUNDAY 03/24 Education Hour, 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Called Congregational Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Sanctuary Girl Scout Troops 3585 and 3506, 1:15 p.m., Room 109 Girl Scout Troop 2080, 2:00 p.m., Room 110

2 Grace Presbyterian Church, 5500 Mansfield Rd., Arlington TX Tel: Grace Calendar is available on the website: OT: Malachi 3:1-4 NT: John 20:19-23 SUNDAY WORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES WORSHIP NOTES Sermon: Our God is a Missionary God My Time in Belize Pastor Craig Sanders Liturgist: Karen Ellen Anderson Guardian Angel: Faye Sanders Ushers: Elsa Louis, Bill Louis, Martha Kinard and Harold Walker AV Tech: Chip Black Offering Counters: Bill O Mary and Tom Sicks Joys and Concerns: Roger Perez The Landscape Maintenance Crew for week of March 17: John Hendricks, Tom Sicks and Sam McAllister The Landscape Maintenance Crew for week of March 24: Ron Musfeldt, Henry Roemmich and Roger Perez Lectionary Texts Sunday, March 17, 2 nd Sunday in Lent, Gen.15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Phil. 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 PRAYING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS JOYS For All the Blessings of this Life by God s Gracious Provision: Birthdays this week: Karen Ellen Anderson and Dixie Conine 03/18; Ann Livingston 03/20; and Elizabeth Anderson 03/22 The joy of following Christ and sharing His love with each other and our community. The privilege to live in a nation where we are free to worship as we choose. May all nations enjoy this freedom.

3 CONCERNS For Healing and Comfort: For members and friends struggling with personal issues that are physical, mental and spiritual. Please pray for: Janet Denny suffered a stroke on March 11. She is in ICU at Medical City Arlington. Ongoing: Billy Womack, son of Elsa and Bill Louis, whose cancer has spread to his liver. Jimmy Smith with continued struggles with health concerns related to his blood disease and heart valve. Joe Hardin who has Parkinson s disease. Angie & Rick Morris as they support their son, Bode. April & Mitch Lechelt as his Parkinson s progresses. And strength for all their caregivers. For Our Communities and the Countries throughout the World: Grace and help for all those suffering from natural disasters around the world. For the end to violence in our communities. Those affected by the violence of terrorism around the world. Our leaders, for wisdom as they lead. For the end of war and the healing of nations. For people of faith everywhere to honor God and work for peace and justice. Those Serving in the Military: LCDR Brant Brock (Point Mugu, CA) Michael Fisher (Charleston, SC) Capt Neil Kennedy (Middle East) WO1 Brent King (Ft. Hood, TX) E6 James McAllister (Kings Bay, GA) LCPL Benjamin Martinez (Jacksonville, NC) CW4 Andy Musfeldt (Lewis-McChord, WA) CDR Brian Musfeldt (Key West, FL) MAJ Deanna Musfeldt (Lewis-McChord, WA) Capt David Saporito (Miramar, CA) CPL Jonathon Scarborough (San Diego, CA) Drea Smith (Eielson, AK) Brian Smith (Eielson, AK) SGT Darius Smith (Augusta, GA) A1C Brent Telford (Abilene, TX) Related To Related to Terry & John Hendricks Related to Becky & Gehlin Menti Son of Sherry & Bruce Capehart Related to Becky & Gehlin Menti Son of Barb & Sam McAllister Nephew of Anna and Roger Perez Nephew of Net, Susan & Ron Musfeldt Son of Susan & Ron Musfeldt and nephew of Net Musfeldt Niece-in-law of Net, Susan & Ron Musfeldt Cousin of Brian Anderson Family Grandson of Joan & Dick Townsend Niece of Becky & Gehlin Menti Nephew of Becky & Gehlin Menti Son-in-law of Julie & Jerry Bayless Grandson of Betty & Tom Sicks For First Responders in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMT s and others: Cole Brock, Brian Martin, James Sicks, Jen Swartz, Tim Swartz and John D. Sutton

4 For Our Church and Its Ministry: Session, for direction and leadership; Ministry teams for diligence and compassion. The New Beginnings Ministries: New Day Story Time Senior Adults Events Memory Café Meals on Wheels Scouts Charlotte Anderson mentoring program and its teachers and staff That through these ministries our members would form relationships and draw people into our fellowship and come to know Christ. **Note from Pastor Sanders - Here is the blog address for my mission trip to Belize which begins this Sunday and finishes Saturday the 16th. Please follow our progress as we minister in Belize over this spring break time. Also, again thanks for your prayers and for your gifts to support our work. When I return I will be sharing all about the trip on Sunday morning the 17th and Wednesday the 20th. To visit the sight please click on the following link and you will be taken to the blog for our trip. See you when I return! Pastor Craig Sanders LIFE AT GRACE COME ONE COME ALL!!!!! - Please come to the Congregational Dinner on March 17 at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish of any kind and find out the latest about NEW DAY. We will have a variety of speakers talking about their experiences with NEW DAY. And we ll give you an update on the latest and greatest information. Remember: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at the Church!

5 Online Directory - Hopefully many of you have successfully acquired and installed the Instant Church Directory app on your smartphone by now. Hopefully you are enjoying the convenience it provides. As a gentle reminder, only a small portion of the membership has submitted a picture of your family so far. We all would like to see more pictures in our directory. Please send me your picture as soon as you can. Remember: any of your information in the directory can be changed simply by asking... anytime. I welcome your questions. Thanks. LeRoy Thompson thompslh@gmail.com Pastoral Care Committee Meals - Leslie Kilton is in charge of pastoral care meals. Anyone in need of this ministry, please contact her at Friday Morning Bible Study at Grace Pastor Craig is hosting a bible study for any and all interested. Please come and join us. We begin the study at 7:30 a.m. in Room 103. Bring your bible! Invite your friends. If you would like the study questions prior to meeting, please contact Pastor Craig. March 22 we will be looking at Luke 15:1-32, the 3 Parables of lostness. *************************** Soul Sisters continues the study - Believe by Randy Frazee. Believe has a companion dvd and study guide. We cover each chapter over 2 weeks and rotate leading lessons. Believe provides chapters on 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues that help people live the story of the Bible. Consider joining us, you will be glad you did! ***************************

6 New Books in the Library We have new books in the Grace Library. Be sure and come check em out! Becki Menti *************************** "Woman of the Year" Award - March has arrived and you may now submit nominations for the "Woman of the Year" Award starting Friday, through Sunday, March 31, Prayerfully consider a special woman who exhibits her Christian faith through loving and giving to others for this honor. The nomination forms are available on the Narthex table next to the nomination box. Thank you for your participation. ***************************

7 Don t miss this year s Annual Silent Auction and Dinner sponsored by Women of Grace April 6 at 6:00 p.m. $5.00 per person Come bid on GIFT CARDS to area restaurants and retailers and beautiful HANDCRAFTED ITEMS! New Beginnings Ministries Sign-Up for Charlotte Anderson Elementary Mentoring Program If you would like to volunteer to mentor/tutor a child in math or reading for an hour each week during school hours, please sign up on the clipboard in the narthex and you will be contacted and scheduled by someone from the CAE mentoring program, along with a time to do our Child Protection Policy training. Hope you will consider joining this very important ministry.

8 Balance and Flexibility Exercise Class will meet every Wednesday morning in Room 103 at 10 a.m. We will be concentrating on exercises to help us gain the ability to recover from possible falls. This class is the off-shoot of the Senior Class "A Matter of Balance" and is open to all. The class will be self-led and fun. *************************** Financial Report February 2019 YTD Budgeted income 18,862 37,724 Budgeted Expenses 18,845 37,724 Actual Income 19,135 30,947 Actual Expenses 18,393 34,905 Income over (under) Expenses 742 (3,958) ULSTER PROJECT Ulster Project Opening Ecumenical Service, June 28 th, 7:00 p.m. - This year is special as the Rev. Kate McGee, previous Ulster Teen, will host the ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church. We are really excited about this event since she was not only an Ulster teen but grew up locally here at Grace. All are welcome!

9 Devotional Booklets Copies of the current devotional booklet, Our Daily Bread, are available in the basket on the table outside the sanctuary doors. Please pick up your copy for March, April and May Grace Presbyterian Church Session Moderator: Rev. Craig Sanders Ruling Elders Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021 John Hendricks, Buildings & Grounds Syd Askew, Clerk Deanna Evans, Education Kent Couch, Communications Anna Perez, Mission/Neighborhood Ann Pennington, Worship & Library Elaine McCann, Stewardship Outreach Vacant, Pastoral Care Elsa Louis, Finance Grace Presbyterian Church Staff Pastor: Director of Music: Office Administrator: Financial Clerk: Rev. Craig Sanders Gehlin Menti Cynthia Tucker Bonnie Schuler

10 Grace Presbyterian Church Trustees Karen Ellen Anderson, 2019; Bill Louis, 2020 Bill O Mary, 2021 Grace Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation Stephen Leader: Stephen Ministers: Louie Nash Becky Couch Dick Townsend Charles Kennedy Janie Whinery Faye Sanders HOW TO CONTACT GPC Follow Grace Presbyterian on the web! Our website is: and our Facebook page is: Need to get the word out about your ministry, or special event at Grace? You can use the Grace Communications Form (at: third /communications-form), send a request via to the Communication Ministry at commform@gpcarlington.org, or contact the Communication Ministry Session liaison Syd Askew at: clerk@gpcarlington.org. If you would like to contact Pastor Sanders, his church office is pastor@gpcarlington.org. Please feel free to contact him in the office during office hours at Craig s cell phone number is If you are struggling with something in your life and would like someone to talk to and pray with you, consider having a Stephen Minister. Contact Louie Nash, or louie.nash@sidehike.net Reminder----Hearing assistance devices are available to those who need them. They are located on the table outside the office. Sunday School at Grace 9:00-10:00 a.m. Nursery (available during the worship service)... Room 101 Children (pre-k through 6)... Room 110 Youth (Grades 7 through College)... Room 104 Christianity 101 Pastor Craig s Class (Adults)... Room 103 Contemporary Issues (Adults)... Room 108 Soul Sisters (Women's Study)... Room 109 Child care is provided from infant to age 5 in the Nursery, Room 101. Facebook user! Please visit us on Facebook at this address and "Like" us so we can get the site in front of more people!!! Visit the site often and we will communicate through it to your face book site.