Grace Presbyterian Church

Mother’s Day Celebration, Sunday, May 9.  Between the Celebration Service and Sunday School Muffins and drinks will be served.  Come and join the celebration of mothers!

“Unity” Sunday Schedule for May 23

”Unity” Sundays are celebrated on special Sundays during the year that lend themselves to having everyone attend at  one worship service to celebrate together all church events like confirmation, ordination and installation of elders, World Communion Sunday,  etc..

Recently the session met and we approved this schedule for the upcoming Unity Sunday for May 23, Pentecost Sunday.

Worship will be from 9 to 10:30 am and will include:

• A Blend of the Music from both early and late services
  • Youth Confirmands received
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Sunday School Hour

The worship service will be followed by Sunday School Hour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Lunch

Afterward there will be a Picnic Lunch for everyone including:

• Hamburgers and Hot Dogs prepared by John Conn of the world famous Molly’s Restaurant!!!!
  • Side dishes, salads and desserts provided by members of the congregation for all to enjoy. (Sign ups on the bulletin board in narthex!)
  • Special dessert celebrating B-day of the church and confirmands
  • Games on the front lawn for all ages
  • Sign up by hovering your mouse over the underlined word link and follow the directions in the dialogue box.
  • Or sign up on the bulletin board in narthex!

**Please remember to bring a blanket and/or chairs to sit on. **

Calendar Reminders/Changes

Finance Ministry, Saturday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. (contact Doug Fabio at ibis18@tx.rr.com).

Nifty Fifties, Saturday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. (contact Sam McAllister at sam.mcallister@sbcglobal.net).

Day Circle, Monday, May 10 at 9:15 a.m. (contact Kathy Bayona at kathybayona@yahoo.com).

Session, Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Frank Bauerle at frbauerle@yahoo.com).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

Tuesday Circle meets one week earlier and one hour earlier Tuesday, May 11 at 1:00 pm for a Baked Potato lunch.  Bring your choice of accompaniments.

Come… Meet… Greet…

To help Rev. Sanders get to know us – and for us to get to know Craig and his family, we are scheduling a series of small group sessions over the next few months.  Join us in one of these small group sessions – each hosted by a different member or family of Grace.  The formats are different – feel free to sign up for the session that you are most comfortable with.  If you have any questions contact Kathy Bayona at 972-642-5535 or kathybayona@yahoo.com

Grace Gospel Hour Led by Carol Mapp

> Bluegrass, or mountain music, was born in the hills of Appalachia in the early 20th century and gradually made its way into church pews throughout America. Along with gospel music, it has become a unique and treasured art form.

> For those of you who participated in a similar event, you know how fun and uplifting it is! And we get to sing the great old songs. Come and greet your church neighbors on Thursday June 3, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 as we sing songs from a simpler time. A huge bonus will be cobbler and ice cream for our parched throats!

Under Construction!  Please Excuse our Mess!

During the week of May 16, the Nursery (Room 101) and Toddlers Room (102) will be undergoing renovation.  We will be replacing the original carpet in both Rooms 101 and 102.  We will be repainting the walls and replacing the counter tops in Room 101 as well as replacing the tile in the bathroom connecting the two rooms.

For more details about our vision to update the children’s rooms, see the poster board on the wall outside of those rooms.

A detailed schedule will be published during the week – any/all are invited to help us in this effort.  Contact Frank Bauerle (frbauerle@yahoo.com or 817.705.6856) if you are interested in helping.

They’re B-aaa-kkk!

Yes, we’ll be back selling Grace Cookbooks in the Narthex beginning Sunday, April 25 and continuing through May.  If you are looking for a Mother’s Day Gift, a Wedding gift or a Graduation gift, these are great!  At just $15 each, they are the perfect, affordable gift!  Stock up for future gift purchases; they keep. We’re running low, so get yours while you still can.

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

Saturday, May 8, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. GPC, Pizza for lunch!! Musicians, please bring instruments.

Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day- No Youth Meeting!

Sunday, May 16, Wakeboarding at Lake Arlington, Whinery’s, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 23, Pentecost Celebration at St. Phillips PC, Meet at Grace, 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 30, Youth Meet and Greet/Pool Party for Sanders family, Machen house, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

MEETINGS

Sunday, May 30, YLT Summer Planning, 6:00-7:00 p.m., after pool party

Sponsors Needed

MO RANCH, Jr. High Jubilee, July 4-9, male and female

STEWPOT, Dallas Mission, July 18-23, male and female

For information on Youth Events, contact Sheryl at s.machen@yahoo.com, or call (817)296-7208