Monday, November 28, 2011
Grace News - Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
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First Sunday in Advent
HOPE!
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and give birth and will call Him Emmanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
THANK YOU!!!
We wish to thank Joyce and Lee Reeck ‘s Home Group for all their work decorating our Sanctuary for Christmas! It looks BEAUTIFUL!
SERVANTS’ COUNCIL MEETING
Mon. Nov. 28th at 6:00 PM.
We encourage you to pray for our Council Members as well as for each Council Meeting. Thank you!
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Dec. 9th is just around the corner! This is a FREE event but it is a POTLUCK DINNER! We have a signup sheet and we encourage you to get involved. Invite someone and come enjoy good food and good fellowship. If you would like to find out more about it, please see Debbie Allsop or Marg Geiger.
Join us for Caroling!
CHRISTMAS CAROLING, SAT. DEC. 10.
Meet at the Grace at 4:00pm and caravan to TALL PINES REHAB & CARE FACILITY in Show Low.
FAITH With Action
PLEASE consider bringing in usable winter clothing, hats, gloves, sox and jackets for needy families with children. There is a blue plastic container in the Narthex where you can place your donations. You can also donate financially by making your check payable to Grace Church and earmark it “F.W.A.” Thank you and God Bless you!
MID-WEEK STUDY
We are resuming our study of VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS
by Neil Anderson on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00pm.
Childcare is provided. Please join us!
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Our Christmas Children’s Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th. If you would like to help out in any way, please see Amanda Luptak. Thank you for your help!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Grace News - Nov. 20 - 26
GIVE THANKS!
“I will praise God's name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30
FAITH With Action
PLEASE consider bringing in usable winter clothing, hats, gloves, sox and jackets for needy families with children. There is a blue plastic container in the Narthex where you can place your donations. Thank you and God Bless you!
J.O.Y. Group
The JOY Group will NOT be meeting
in November due to the over abundance of ‘JOYFUL TRAVELERS’ in our congregation!
MID-WEEK STUDY
There will NOT be a Wednesday evening study this week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and members traveling out of town. We will resume our study of VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS by Neil Anderson next week.. Keeeeep reading!!!
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Have you already marked your calendars for this fun and festive Christmas event on Dec. 9th? This is a FREE event but it is a POTLUCK DINNER! We have a signup sheet and we encourage you to get involved. There will be 10 round tables with “open seating” for 8. Invite someone and come enjoy good food and good fellowship. A “Photographer” will be available to take your holiday pictures. If you would like to find out more about it, please see Debbie Allsop or Marg Geiger. Come join us!!!
Join us for Caroling!
CHRISTMAS CAROLING, SAT. DEC. 10.
MORE DETAILS SOON!
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Our Christmas Children’s Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th. If you would like to help out in any way, please see Amanda Luptak. Thank you for your help!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Grace News - Nov. 13-19
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT AS WE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS:
This time of year, it's so easy to get caught up in the frantic pace of events and financial anxieties. But let's remember that the CHILD who we are celebrating grew up and said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you REST." (Mt. 11:28) He is the ONE this season is all about and He does not want us anxious and stressed out. Let's all go into this season together with our eyes on Him, remembering to take time to focus on the ultimate gift God gave us - Himself, in human flesh. If that means turning down obligations to make more white space on the calendar, so be it. As His people, we are to reflect the joy of knowing HIM and this is a great season to do so, IF we keep it about HIM! ~ Derek Luptak
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Please sign up for Nov. & Dec. opportunities to teach our children! Our Christmas Children’s Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th and practice is already taking place. Thank you for your help!
FAITH With Action
PLEASE consider making a financial contribution to help purchase TURKEYS for needy families! Last year F.W.A. gave away 170 turkeys. You can make your checks payable to Grace Church and earmark them “F.W.A.” Thank you and God Bless you!
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mark your calendars now for this fun and festive event on Dec. 9th! If you are interested in helping out or just want to find out more about it, please see Debbie Allsop or Marg Geiger.
MID-WEEK STUDY
Join us! Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. – We are studying the book VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS by Neil Anderson. We have ordered more books. The SUGGESTED DONATION for a book is $10. Childcare is provided.
The J.O.Y Group will not be meeting in November due to the over abundance of ‘JOYFUL TRAVELERS’ in our congregation!
Event Planners?
Last year we went Christmas Caroling at Solterra. Is there anyone here at Grace who would like to organize and coordinate a Christmas Caroling Event at a local nursing home or hospital? Please see Pia or email her at: office@graceshowlow.com
FREE BOOKS
Help yourself to any books on the rolling cart in the Narthex.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Grace News - Nov. 6-12
GREAT BIG THANKS
To all the volunteers who came to CLEAN GOD’S HOUSE YESTERDAY!
Your work is greatly appreciated.
GOD BLESS YOU!
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT AS WE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS:
This time of year, it's so easy to get caught up in the frantic pace of events and financial anxieties. But let's remember that the CHILD who we are celebrating grew up and said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you REST." (Mt. 11:28) He is the ONE this season is all about and He does not want us anxious and stressed out. Let's all go into this season together with our eyes on Him, remembering to take time to focus on the ultimate gift God gave us - Himself, in human flesh. If that means turning down obligations to make more white space on the calendar, so be it. As His people, we are to reflect the joy of knowing HIM and this is a great season to do so, IF we keep it about HIM! ~ Derek Luptak
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Please sign up for Nov. & Dec. opportunities to teach our children! Our Christmas Children’s Pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18th. Practice will begin TODAY during Sunday School class. Thank you for your help!
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!
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mark your calendars now for this fun and festive event on Dec. 9th! 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 or Marg Geiger.
DANCE TEAM
If you have borrowed (or know anyone who has) any of the dance apparel used by the Dance Team, please return it to the church office anytime Mon. – Thurs. between 11am to 4pm. Thank you kindly!
MID-WEEK STUDY
Join us! Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. – We are studying the book VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS by Neil Anderson. The SUGGESTED DONATION for a book is $10. Childcare is provided.
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