Announcements
Grace Book Groups
In-Person Book Group
Join us for in Person book discussions to begin with a discussion of Geraldine Brooks’ Horse in Nolt Auditorium at Grace during the first of monthly gatherings on Mondays starting on February 26 from 1:30 PM to about 3 PM.
In the mid 19th century, those who could afford it hired portrait painters to create images of their family members and racehorse owners sometimes extended this practice to their favorite thoroughbreds. Almost none of these portraits show the slaves who cared for those horses, but after reading a magazine article from the 1850’s about a painting of Lexington and his groom, Geraldine Brooks created this story of the actual horse whose famous portrait by Thomas J. Scott which actually resides in the Smithsonian Museum of American Art and whose
rearticulated skeleton, after being displayed in front of the Smithsonian Castle before languishing in the museum’s storage area for years, has been repatriated to the Museum of the Horse in Lexington, KY. The contemporary subplot about a black art history graduate student and an osteologist at the Smithsonian shows that racism in America unfortunately continues. Join other readers in person on Monday, February 26 at 1:30 PM to talk together about this book. Future books currently planned to be discussed by this new group at Grace will include Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult on March 25, A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell on April 22, and The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin on May 27. Fun fact: stop watches were created to enable fans of Lexington to time his races.
Books, Coffee, Conversation
The Books, Coffee, and Conversation group met last Tuesday to discuss the romance books we read for February. You can find the list of what we read here.
The themes/topics/genres for the next few months are:
March—a book set in Ireland/by an Irish author, by an Irish-American author, a book about Irish-Americans
April— one word titles
May—the first book in a series you haven’t read before
June— a book by an author with your initials…for example Angie Rabbe could read a book by Ava Reid.
If you need help finding books please reach out to Angie or Brenda, your local library, or local bookstore. If you would like to join our group please let Brenda or Angie know so we can add you to the email list.
Brenda’s email—bkhayasaka@gmail.com Angie’s email—gracechurch517@gmail.com
Christian Formation
Lenten Small Group—First Session 2/27
Two Tuesday evenings with the Rev. Peter Rustico!
Discussion Topic: “4 Gospels, 1 Message”
When: Feb. 27 and March 5, 7-8:15 pm in Nolt auditorium
Description: Matthew, Mark Luke, and John. We hear from one of these guys every Sunday, but who are they? What are they trying to say? Are they teammates or adversaries? How do they inform the gospel of Jesus?
Outreach
YMCA of the Roses Good Friday Breakfast
Join us for community gathering that brings people of faith together to mark this important holy day with an inspirational message and ecumenical worship service in keeping with the Christian traditions of the YMCA.
When: Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 7:30 am (Doors open at 7 am)
Where: Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA
Details: The speaker will be Rev. Jennifer Mattson from Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Lancaster, PA, along with live music and a buffet-style breakfast. Cost is $160 for a table of eight or $20 per person. Tickets are not available at the door. You can register on the website
Please contact Nancy at npleger@rosesymca.org or 717-393-9622 x2024 with any questions or updates.
Please note that Grace does not have a table at this event as it conflicts with our early morning Stations of the Cross. Angie cannot register you for this. You need to register on the website above or call Nancy at the phone number above.
Grocery Cards
Grocery cards are available at both services on Sunday mornings. You may order cards by calling Duane and Kitty Weiss. Remember all purchases of cards realizes 5% in cash back to Grace. These funds are used to support our many ministries.
Our Grace Family
Thank You
Dear Church Family,
Ray and I would like to thank your for the delicious food and lovely flowers (and David’s visit)
delivered to us several weeks ago. We also thank you for your many cards, calls and especially your prayers for our well being. All were very much appreciated.
Sincerely, Ray and Carol Dennis.
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