Announcements
Fall Back This Sunday
Daylight Savings Time Ends This Sunday
Please set your clocks before going to bed on Saturday!
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Download the November worship assistant schedule/birthday & anniversary list here
Worship Assistants Needed
We are in need of communion assistants for both Sunday services. Please contact Angie Rabbe if you are interested gracechurch517@gmail.com
We are in need of readers for Sunday at 8 am. Please contact Angie Rabbe if you are interested gracechurch517@gmail.com
We are in need of communion care for both Sunday services. Please contact Vicki Mumma if you are interested vickimumma57@gmail.com
We Are Updating the Church Directory!
A hard copy of the photo directory will be available on Sunday mornings during Sunday School in the Nolt Auditorium. If you have moved, changed your phone number, etc please either write the new information in the directory or let Angie know—call the church office or send her an email gracechurch517@gmail.com
You can also update your photo— Please email a JPG to Angie. Photos should clearly show the faces of your household.
We will be offering hard copies of the directory sometime in mid-November for you to pick up at church.
If you need access to the online directory please let Angie know. In order to access the online directory we must have a household email address for your household. If you need to update your household email address please let Angie know or write it in the directory in the Nolt Auditorium.
If we don’t have your birthday or marriage anniversary please let Angie know or write the information in the directory in the Nolt Auditorium.
If you have any questions about the directory please contact Angie. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9-4 and she is reachable by email throughout the week.
Please have all changes/corrections/pictures to Angie by November 4th.
Thank You
Thank you for all of your donations for the community trick-or-treat hosted by Holy Trinity! We had a wonderful time!
Christian Formation
Upcoming Adult Sunday School
11/3: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw
Lesson 2: Crime, Race, Terrorism, and Politics
11/10: Youth speak about their experiences at the National Youth Gathering
11/17: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw
Lesson 3: Failure, Disappointing Others, Insignificance, and Loneliness
11/24: Advent Family Fun Fair!
12/1: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw Lesson 4: Apocalypse, Change, Missing Out, and Finances
12/8: Congregational Meeting
12/15: Discernment – led by Tom Santosusso 12/22: Discernment – led by Tom Santosusso 12/29: Christian Education Break
1/5: Unafraid—led by Pastor Verkouw Lesson 5: Aging, Illness, Dying, and Fear of the Lord
Save the Date For Advent Family Fun
All are invited to join in some fun and fellowship at the Advent Family Fun time, being held November 24th, from 9:00-10:15 in the Nolt Auditorium. There will be light pastries available, and craft stations featuring an Advent paper chain, pinecone angels, washi tape Christmas trees, finger painting, paper straw wreath ornaments, felt Christmas trees, cinnamon stick mangers, a card station for shut-in and refugee recipients, and coloring sheets. Sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex, Solarium, and Nolt Auditorium.You can also call the church office to sign-up. Questions can be directed to Lisa Bisignani. If you would like to volunteer please contact Lisa Bisignani—even if you can’t make it on the 24th, there’s prep work that we would love to have volunteers help with.
Outreach
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.
Hope For the Holidays
Please join us in sending holiday greetings to families at the US/Mexico Border. Cards and English/Spanish translations are available in the Nolt Auditorium. You can also make your own cards/use Christmas cards that you have—do not place cards in an envelope. If you have any questions please contact Angie Rabbe.Please have cards returned by 11/24.
Our Grace Family
Our Sympathy
We give thanks for the life and witness of Doris Taylor who died on October, 28th. Doris was the sister of Grace member Nan Yoder. Please keep Doris’s husband Mike, daughter Meghan, Nan, and all of her family and friends in your prayers.
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