Grace Presbyterian Church

This Week at Grace 

Praise Team Practice, Wednesday’s at 7:00 p.m.

Adult Choir Practice, Wednesday’s at 7:30 p.m.

Handbell Practice, Thursday’s at 7:30 p.m.

First Thursday Service (Meditation Service), Gospel Sing with Carol Mapp, Thursday, September 2, 7:00 p.m. 

Church Cleaning Day, Saturday, September 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  *(SDB) 

Called Session Meeting, Tuesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Frank Bauerle at frbauerle@yahoo.com).

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

           Upcoming at Grace

• Saturday, September 11, Nifty 50’s. *(SDB)  
• Caring for Caregivers Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  *(SDB) 

For details go to gpcarlington.org/calendar or see August GraceVine or place mouse over the following hit control and left click. http://gpcarlington.org/sitefiles/gracevine-0810.pdf

*SDB=See Details Below

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Please come and help prepare our church for the Caring for the Caregiver Workshops to be held on September 18.

Church Cleaning Day, Saturday, September 4, 9:00 a.m. until Noon

 Coming Saturday, September 11, “The talk they don’t want you to hear” with Dave Lieber, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s WATCHDOG columnist.  Everyone is invited to join the Nifty 50’s for potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. (for supper RSVP Joan Townsend at 817-478-7185) or come later at 7:00 p.m. to share the fun with Dave Lieber’sWatchdog Nation.

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 Caring for Caregivers, Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

A joint event of the Pastoral Care Ministry and the Adult Education Ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church will be held on Saturday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Presentations include “Caring for Caregivers”, “Dealing with Addiction in the family”, Being Pulled in all Directions: Strengthening Boundaries with Others”, “Living Wills and Power of Attorney” “financial recovery after a significant life event” amongst others.  Brochures are being printed and will be available shortly.

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 “Faithfulness”-What will your response to the faithfulness of God and the faithfulness of the members of this congregation who have gone before you?  As we approach the season of response and think about our commitments in 2011 let’s be aware how we might participate in the mission of God to world around us through giving our time talents and treasure through ministry at and through being the body of Christ as Grace Presbyterian Church.  Remember we are called to faithfulness as stewards of the gifts that God has given to us.  Plan for 2011 through considering what God is calling you to be and do in response to his love for you!

 In Christ, Pastor Craig Sanders

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 Announcing the Stewardship Campaign Theme for 2010

“Faithfulness Sustains All Generations”

 Upcoming dates:

October 3, Campaign Kick-off Dinner, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Covenant Players performance, 6:30 p.m.

October 24, Pledge Commitment Sunday

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 Celebrate Silver

Calling all volunteers!  As we are planning for our 25^th anniversary on April 8-10, 2011, we have a sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex for you to volunteer for a specific area.  Thanks to all of you that already signed up to help!  We still need volunteers for the banquet on Saturday night which involves helping Terry and John Hendricks with the set-up and decorating.  Kathy Wulff needs volunteers to help with selling the new 25^th anniversary t-shirts and Sheryl Machen needs volunteers to help with the mission project.  If you have any questions, please call Linda or Chip Black at 817-261-4223 or lblack@wans.net.    

 Take Me Out to the Ballgame–you can if you have the winning ticket to FOUR (4) seats in the Corner Box section first base line (with parking) for Friday Night, October 1 at 7:00 pm—fireworks included.  Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 5 for $5.00 each to benefit our NEW DAY Mission.  Drawing to be held Sunday afternoon, September 26.

 NEW DAY School Supply Drive

Note book paper, Pens, Pencils

Spiral note books, Notebooks

Backpacks, Markers, Highlighters, Map Pencils

Please place items in NEW DAY box.

Thank you!

 NEW DAY is need of single servings of juice and white milk.

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 Encouragement & Nurture (E&N) Ministry Seeks Greeters for the Worship Services

Would you like to help newcomers feel the warmth and fellowship of Grace?  Become a Greeter.  It is the easiest and most rewarding job at Grace.  Share your smile and be the first friendly face at the door!  Greeters are needed for the first and second worship services.  A “sign up” sheet is located on the bulletin board or you can email Anna Perez at jewelryamp@yahoo.com or by phone at (817) 446-4840.

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Grace Presbyterian T-Shirts:  Have you grown?  Have you shrunk?  Did you stain your Grace t-shirt?   T-shirts are still available!  We still have a few shirts (assorted sizes) available for $8.   Also, if we don’t have one you like or the correct size, you may place an order and we’ll get the shirts as soon as we have 12 shirts ordered.  We can also get the famous zip hoodies.  Contact Kathy Wulff in person or at 817-706-2898 and I’ll add you to the list. 

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Don’t miss the opportunity to attend PCUSA 2010 Transformation Conference being held in Grace Presbytery!  Registration information is available at www.gracepresbytery.org or call the Church development Office at 214-393-5602 for information.  Monday, October 18 thru Friday, October 22 at First Presbyterian Church, Ft. Worth, Texas.

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 First Presbyterian Church of Arlington (FPCA) is having its annual Canned Food Drive.  This will benefit Arlington Charities. The food drive will kick off this Sunday August 29 and continue to October 3.  On October 3rd, which is World Communion Sunday we plan to have a celebration with all participating churches at Veteran’s Park.  Details of the time to follow soon.  We have seven churches including ours participating.  We hope Grace Presbyterian can join us!  Please bring canned goods in leave them in the box in the narthex.

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HAMMER SAYS:  This Awesome Congregation contributed as of today $2,560.37 to our Bell Choir.  Thanks very much!!

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To view the August Grace ENews place your mouse over the address below and hit control and left click.

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 GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION ACTIVITIES

Sunday, September 5, New Day Mission! 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Sponsor volunteers needed with trucks or big cargo space!  $3 for dinner

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, September 11, 12 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Waco, Texas!  Baylor vs. Buffalo, NY Game 

I need ALL Youth to please rsvp as soon as possible if you know you are going!

Text me if you haven’t signed up yet!  No guests are allowed this time, as tickets are free and limited. 

 MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS:

Youth Fall Retreat, September 24-26th, Camp Crucis

Youth Led Worship, October 17, 2010 (rehearsal, Oct. 16th)

Jr. High Fall Youthquakes! November 5-7, 2010, $97

Registration begins NOW! The deadline to sign up is September 12.   Sponsors, age 21 and up, are needed and are required to be in place before we can register our group. See Sheryl if you can help, or sign up on Youth board, thanks! 

Church Under the Bridge, Sunday, November 14, Waco

 Is God calling you to be a SPONSOR of YOUTH?  WE NEED YOU in order to make GPYC successful!   Contact Rick Brunson at (817)925-9467, to become certified in CPP!   If you are in need of Renewal on Child Protection Policy, it is not necessary to go through the class for renewals.  Simply fill out the written portion of the CPP document sent out last week and return it to Rick Brunson.  However, if you are being certified to become a sponsor of Youth for the first time, please call Rick Brunson for an orientation appointment at 817-925-9467. 

 Meals Sign-Up for the Summer Youth Meetings will be posted on the Youth Board!  If you would like to serve our Youth by providing a meal, we welcome you! Youth will take up an offering for the meal to be given to the dinner provider.

 For information on Youth Events, contact Sheryl Machen at 817-296-7208 or via email s.machen@yahoo.com