Grace Presbyterian Church

Women of Grace

May General Meeting

Tuesday, May 18

7:00 p.m.

Mexican Train Tournament

 This will be our final meeting for the year, so come enjoy the fellowship and delicious snacks.  If you have never played Mexican Train, it is just a fancy name for dominos!  It is easy and fun and we can talk and eat while we play.  PRIZES will be awarded for high score and low score and lots of other things in between!

 “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: 

 Blend of the Music from both early and late services

• 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

Library Ministry, tonight, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the library (contact Becky Menti at bmenti@att.net).

NEW DAY Ministries Task Force, Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Stewardship Ministry, Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. (contact Doug Fabio at ibis18@tx.rr.com).

Worship Ministry, Sunday, May 16 at 12:00 p.m. (contact Mike McCoy at Mikemccoy8@sbcglobal.net).

Stephen Ministry, Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Louie Nash at louie@nashfolk.net).

WOG, Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Leslie Seggelink leslieseggelink@sbcglobal.net).

 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.

 DOORS AND LIGHTS!  Please remember when you come to the church for a meeting once everyone gets inside lock the doors, there has been a couple of incidents of strangers wondering the hallways.  Please turn all lights off when leaving the building.  Thank you!

 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

May 16, Wakeboarding at Lake Arlington! 5:00-8:00 p.m. 

Drop off and pick up at the Whinery’s, 2104 Emerald Lake Dr. Bring $3 for dinner! 

 May 23, Footprints Service and Youth at St. Phillips PC, 4:30-8:00 p.m.  *Parents drop off and pick up at Grace.*  Drivers are needed for this event!  Eat before you come, no dinner provided.

 May 30, Meet and Greet for the Sanders’ family, End of School Pool Party, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Machen’s house, 3808 Hastings Drive.  Don’t forget your towel!

 MEETINGS:

Confirmation Class, Sunday’s, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

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

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SPONSORS STILL NEEDED! PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDARS!!!  …and contact Sheryl if you can help!

Jr. High MO RANCH, July 4-9:  Male and Female

STEWPOT, July 18-23:  Male and female

 May SYNOD payments of $100 are now past due.

 COLORADO MISSION tuition is due in full on May 16th. Please contact Sheryl for your balance information.

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