Ladies…Almost Here!

The cutoff date for our Women’s Retreat registrations is this Wed. Sept. 7^th. We now have less than a week until our retreat! If you haven’t already done so, please turn in your retreat payment ASAP. Scholarship help is available for those in need. If you are willing to CARPOOL, please sign up in the Narthex.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Sept. 20 – Nov. 15, 2011.

Tuesday mornings 10:00am – noon.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD – Discovering the Key to Intimately Knowing God.

This Study includes DVD lessons that we will watch together, followed by group discussion. The cost for the book and workbook is $20. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please join us as we dig deep into God’s Word to learn more about the fear of the Lord.

ATTN: MEN OF GRACE CHURCH

After a summer hiatus, the Men's Ministry of Grace Church will be returning in the fall with a new series. This year, we will be going through the DVD and book series "True Faced." The book "True Faced" is written by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch. It is available on Amazon.com used for discounted prices. Get a copy before we start up in late September.

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BABY BOY

ITEMS NEEDED

A member of our church, Amanda Lopez, is expecting the birth of baby “Isaac” soon… If you have any reusable baby’s clothing or baby items that you would like to donate, please contact Pia Wingate or Darla Becker. Thank you!

God’s Blessings!

Susan Baysinger has moved to the Valley. We have a ‘Good Bye’ card that was circulated last week. If you did not have the opportunity to sign it yet and would like to do so, it is in the Narthex. Thank you.

WATER BAPTISM

Mark your calendars now! We will have a Water Baptism Service at the Show Low Aquatic Center on Sat., Oct. 15^th from 5:30PM to 8:00PM. It will be followed by a BBQ and time for swimming. If you’re interested, please sign up in the Narthex. Any questions? Contact Pastor Gary or Derek.

Celebrate Recovery!

Celebrate Recovery (a Christian program developed several years ago by Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church) emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups, promoting change. This is a step program based on the Beatitudes. Meet on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 242-3170.

GRACE HAPPENINGS – Week of Sept. 4, 2011

Sunday, Sept. 4

09:00a WORSHIP • THE WORD • COMMUNION • MINISTRY

10:30a FELLOWSHIP TIME

5:00p-7:30p “ELEVATE” - JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MEETING

Monday, Sept. 5

LABOR DAY – No events scheduled

Tuesday, Sept.6

9:00-11:00a LADIES PRAYER GROUP - Sanctuary

6:45p GOODE’S HOME GROUP – Bruce & Lois Goode’s in Lakeside

Wednesday, Sept. 7

11:00a-1:00p FAITH with ACTION Food Distribution – Running Bear, Lakeside

4:30p WORSHIP DANCE PRACTICE – Sanctuary

5:45p – 7:15p VERTICAL IMPACT (4^th – 6^th Grade)

6:30p ALLSOP’S HOME GROUP – Mike & Debbie Allsop’s in Show Low

6:30p WINGATE’S HOME GROUP – Gary & Pia Wingate’s in Show Low

Thursday, Sept. 8

4:00p “DANCE WITH YOUR DOG” – Javacade Room

7:00p REECK’S HOME GROUP – Reed & Pat Weldon’s in Pinetop

Friday, September 9

6:00a MEN’S MINISTRY & STUDY GROUP – Fireside Room

6:00-9:00p CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Fireside Room/Sanctuary

WOMEN’S RETREAT – LIVING WATERS RETREAT CENTER

Saturday, September 10

5:30p SIMON’S HOME GROUP – Gene & Lynette Simon’s in Pinedale

WOMEN’S RETREAT – LIVING WATERS RETREAT CENTER