Grace Presbyterian Church

Wear Red this Sunday for Pentecost!

 “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. **

 The Pentecost Offering this Sunday is dedicated for Children at Risk worldwide.  40% of this offering will stay here in Arlington for NEW DAY.  Please remember our New Day teens this Sunday with your Pentecost offering.

 WHAT:   FOOTPRINTS WORSHIP SERVICE!

 WHEN:   Sunday, May 23rd 6:30-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:  St. Phillips Presbyterian Church

              745 West Pipeline Road
              Hurst, TX 76053

The Grace Congregation is invited to join our Grace Praise Team as we come together in worship with St. Phillips PC!  The Footprints Service is a celebration of Pentecost Sunday!  

Prior to the service, our Youth will join the Youth of St. Phillips for some fellowship, devotions, and fun! Festivities for the Youth start at 5:30 p.m.  After, we will all join together for Worship. Youth will meet at GPC at 4:30 pm and ride over together. 

COME JOIN US! LET’S SHARE THIS SPECIAL TIME TOGETHER! 

Calendar Reminders/Changes

Encouragement and Nurture Ministry, Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.  (contact Valerie Knox at valerie.knox@att.net or Hector Bayona at hlbayona@yahoo.com).

Pastoral Care, Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. (contact Betty Sicks at sicksth@att.net).

Mission Ministry, Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Joan Townsend at d-j.townsend@sbcglobal.net or Dave Kinkel at dkinkel@sbcglobal.net).

Adult Education, Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Bill Irwin at magicfx@sbcglobal.net).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

 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 23, 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

Sunday, 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!  Please contact Sheryl if you can help! 

 Sunday, May 30, YOUTH Meet and Greet for 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

Youth Leadership Team Summer Planning, Sunday, May 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m.  (after pool party)

MISSION Parent/Sponsor/Youth Meeting, Tuesday, June 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sanctuary

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATS TO THE CONFIRMANDS!  Miranda Ross, Andi Hutto, C.C. Waggoner, Kody Kindt…To be installed as Grace’s newest members, Pentecost Sunday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m!

 SPONSORS STILL NEEDED!  PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

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

STEWPOT, July 18-23: Male and Female

 MISSION TO COLORADO!  JUNE 19-25!

 Tuition Fee balances were due May 16.  Contact Sheryl for balance information.

Is God calling you to be a SPONSOR of YOUTH?  WE NEED YOU in order to make GPYC successful!  Contact Sheryl, or Rick Brunson at (817 -925-9467, to become certified in CPP! 

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