Saturday, October 29, 2011

Grace News - Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

THANK YOU!
Thank you for the opportunity to share about SPUR MINISTRIES with you last Sunday. Thank you for your financial support, your prayers and willingness to help out with the Navajo hogan project. 
God bless you!     Steve Thompson
SPUR MINISTRIES, 3453 Spur Lane, Show Low, AZ 85901.
Ph: 928-205-1279. azspur2002@yahoo.com,


FAITH WITH ACTION
Fall and colder weather brings special needs to Families on the White Mountains. Please consider bringing in usable winter clothing, hats, gloves, sox and jackets for needy families. We will also be collecting turkeys and money for turkey purchases. In recent years we have given out 170 turkeys to families in need! You may contact Jessie (928-205-7337) to help or designate money in the offering to FWA. Thank you for your support!

MID-WEEK STUDY
WED. NOV. 2nd from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. - We will begin a 10 week study of the book VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS by Neil Anderson.  The cost for a book is $10. Childcare will be provided. Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Join us and invite a friend!


BI-ANNUAL CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY
SAT. NOV. 5th will be our 2011 Fall  ‘CHURCH CLEANING DAY.’ EVERYONE is encouraged to help out! If you can’t help on that day, we have a list of ‘chores to be done’ available and you can sign up to do any one or more of them before or after this date. Continental Breakfast will be provided on Nov.5th. Sign up if you plan to join us on Saturday. Let us all be good stewards of GOD’S HOUSE!

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mark your calendars now for this fun and festive event on Dec. 9thThis is going to be a ‘fundraiser’ that will benefit the Grace Church  Building Fund. We are in need of “Hosts and/or Hostesses” for ten tables, as well as “Greeters.” If you are interested in signing up or just want to find out more about it, please see Debbie Allsop today. She has a sign-up sheet.

DANCE TEAM
If  you have borrowed (or know anyone who has) any of the apparel used by the Dance Team, please return it to the church office Mon. – Thurs. between 11am to 4pm. Thank you kindly!


Monday, October 17, 2011

Grace News - Week of Oct. 16-22

TONIGHT
Sun. Oct. 16, 5:00-8:30pm
FREE YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT
AND JAVA-CADE
Come see this awesome movie from a true story:   END OF THE SPEAR
POPCORN & DRINKS provided.
Invite your Jr. High and High School friends!

JOY CONNECTION
Are you 55+?  Single or Married?
Enjoy food and fellowship?
Then YOU’RE INVITED!
Meeting  this  Saturday. Oct.22nd  at the Simon’s home at 6pm. Questions? Please RSVP by Wed. Oct. 19th.
Pick up a yellow flyer in the Narthex for more information, or call Pat Weldon at 928-242-7071.

CONCERT @ GRACE
THE CHOIR & KEROSENE HALO
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 7:00p.m.
Doors open at 6:30p.m.
$10 Tickets (Advance Purchase)
$15 Tickets (Day of Show)
Grace Youth get in freeeeee!
Contact Derek for more information.

SPUR MINISTRIES
Sunday, Oct. 23rd
We will learn more about this vital ministry dedicated to introducing  Native Americans to Jesus Christ.
Opportunities for you to help out: Pray; Volunteer on a work team; Donate. Pamphlets will be available in the Narthex.

PLAN AHEAD…
SAT. NOV. 5th will be our 2011 Fall  ‘CHURCH CLEANING DAY.’ EVERYONE is encouraged to help out! If you can’t help on that day, we have a list of ‘chores to be done’ available and you can sign up to do any one or more of them at your earliest  convenience. Continental Breakfast will be provided on Nov.5th. Let us all be good stewards of GOD’S HOUSE!

Celebrate Recovery!
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian step program based on the Beatitudes. It emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups, promoting change. Meet at Grace on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 242-3170, Reed Weldon at 928-358-9106 or the Grace Church Office at 928-537-4817.


ATTN: MEN OF GRACE CHURCH

You can still join in. The book TRUE FACED is written by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch.    The next  meeting will be on Saturday, Oct. 29th.  Men’s Breakfast will be from 7:00 to 9:30am in the Fireside Room. Invite a friend and plan to attend. Questions?
See Derek Luptak.
Friday, October 7, 2011

Grace News - Oct. 9-15

BRIEF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY.
Please plan on attending this brief and important meeting immediately after today’s service. Your VOTE counts!

ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS!
You are ALL invited! Today, after the congregational meeting, we are having our “Get Acquainted” Potluck/BBQ event with the Pastors and Staff of Grace Church. Chili Dogs and beverages will be provided. We want to welcome you!        PLEASE JOIN US!

WATER BAPTISM
We will have a Water Baptism at the Show Low Aquatic Center on Sat., Oct. 15th from 5:30PM to 8:00PM.  We will bring the BBQ grill and beverages. You will need to bring your own meat and side dish to share. Time for swimming will be made available. Any questions? Contact Pastor Gary or Derek.

CONCERT @ GRACE
THE CHOIR & KEROSENE HALO
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 7:00p.m.
Doors open at 6:30p.m.
$10 Tickets (Advance Purchase)
$15 Tickets (Day of Show)
Contact Derek for more information.

JOY CONNECTION
Next gathering, Sat. Oct.22nd
Pick up yellow flyer in the Narthex for more information.


SPUR MINISTRIES
Sunday, Oct. 23rd
We will learn more about this vital ministry dedicated to introducing  Native Americans to Jesus Christ.
Opportunities for you to help out: Pray; Volunteer on a work team; Donate. Pamphlets will be available in the Narthex.

PLAN AHEAD…
SAT. NOV. 5th will be our 2011 Fall  ‘CHURCH CLEANING DAY.’ Everyone is encouraged to help out. If you can’t help on that day, we will have a list of ‘chores to be done’ available and you can sign up to do any one or more of them at your own convenience. Continental Breakfast will be provided. Let us all be good stewards of GOD’S HOUSE!

Celebrate Recovery!
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian step program based on the Beatitudes. It emphasizes freedom and healing thru Christ for any of life’s hurts and hang-ups, promoting change. Meet at Grace on Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, Call Cathy Mast at 242-3170, Reed Weldon at 928-358-9106 or the Grace Church Office at 928-537-4817.

THANK YOU
A sincere ‘Thank You’ from Amanda Lopez to all the ladies at Grace for their generosity in providing for so many needed baby items at last Sunday’s Baby Shower. God bless you!


Monday, October 3, 2011

Grace News - Week of Oct. 2 - 8, 2011

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday mornings 10:00am – noon.
Eight weeks – Started Tue.  Sept. 27th
THE FEAR OF THE LORDDiscovering the Key to Intimately Knowing God.

The cost for the book and workbook is $20. We have ordered more books.    Please join us as we dig deep into God’s Word to learn more about the fear of the Lord. Depending on ladies interested, we may start an evening class. There’s a signup sheet in the Narthex.

BABY SHOWER
Ladies, TODAY following the service, we are having a potluck luncheon and BABY SHOWER for Amanda Lopez. If you would like to join us, please come and bless Amanda!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING OCTOBER 9TH
Please plan on attending this brief meeting immediately after the service and followed by the “Get Acquainted” Potluck/BBQ. Thank you.


ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS!
You are invited (next  Sunday after church) to our yearly Potluck/BBQ “Get Acquainted” event with the Pastors and Staff of Grace Church. Meat and beverages will be provided. We want to welcome you! Please sign up in the Narthex.

WATER BAPTISM
Please sign up if you are interested in being baptized. We will have a Water Baptism at the Show Low Aquatic Center on Sat., Oct. 15th from 5:30PM to 8:00PM.  It will be followed by a BBQ and time for swimming. Any questions? Contact Pastors Gary or Derek.

PLAN AHEAD…
Mark your calendars now! SAT. NOV. 5th and plan on joining us for our by-annual “CHURCH CLEANING DAY.” Everyone is invited to help out. Continental Breakfast will be provided. Let us all be good stewards of GOD’S HOUSE!

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, Reed Weldon at 928-358-9106 or the Grace Church Office at 928-537-4817.

SAVE THE DATE!
The 2011 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER will be held here on Friday, Dec. 9th at 6:00pm. If you would like to help out in any way please see Marg Geiger or Debbie Allsop. This event will be a Grace Church Fundraiser for the Building Fund. Mark your calendar and come join us!