All-Church Workday

This Saturday, March 6

9:00 a.m. until……

 We will have an All-Church Workday on Saturday, March 6 starting at 9:00 a.m.  We will have many projects to do to prepare the church and grounds for the Easter season and the arrival of our new pastor.  We will thoroughly clean the church and do some repair work.

 If you have good vacuum cleaners and 8 ft. ladders or step stools, bring them!

 Come and join the fun!

 Unity Service and Cantata will be Sunday, March 7.  Sunday School begins at 9:00 a.m. and Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m.

 Come Celebrate

Sunday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m. 

Thank You Reception for Rev. Ron Wood

Please bring your favorite breakfast dish, fruit or pasty to share.

Remember to sign the shirt.

Calendar Reminders/Changes

Finance Ministry, Saturday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. (contact Doug Fabio at ibis18@tx.rr.com).

Stewardship Ministry, Saturday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m. (contact Doug Fabio at ibis18@tx.rr.com).

Day Circle, Monday, March 8 at 9:15 a.m. (contact Kathy Bayona at kathybayona@yahoo.com).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

One Call Now Task Force, Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Kent Couch at kcsofa@tx.rr.com).

 During the week of March 1-6 all Prayer Request are to be directed to John Matson at 817-465-0014 or johnmatson@tx.rr.com.

 Grace Presbyterian Church will celebrate its Silver Anniversary in April 2011.  Linda and Chip Black are leading the planning team for activities for surrounding the Anniversary.  The first planning session for the activities around the Silver Anniversary will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church.  If you have questions, ideas, or want to be kept in the loop, feel free to call Linda or Chip Black at 817-261-4223, or email Linda at lblack@wans.net or Chip at Wendell-black@wans.net.

The Pastor’s Office is Reforming! 

On Sunday, February 28, the Session approved moving the pastor’s office to room 100 to provide better privacy and to ensure confidentiality.

 Work has already begun. All furniture, wall hangings, and materials have been relocated to room 109 which is now functional as a meeting space.  The Soul Sisters Sunday School class will now be located there.  Room 100 is being prepared to be the new pastor’s office and will be fully functional when Rev. Sanders arrives on March 15.

 Room 100 was a very popular meeting room.  We have done our best to relocate meetings to other suitable meeting rooms and to communicate changes to the meeting moderators.  Please check the church calendar posted on the bulletin board for meeting room assignments.

 We would like to thank the Soul Sisters and all others involved for their understanding and cooperation as we make this change.

 Louie Nash

Session Liaison to Administration – Personnel – Building & Grounds

(817) 538-5755

louie@nashfolk.net

 REMINDER

NEW DAY is in urgent need for easy-open single serving food items for teens without family support (remember NO PEANUT BUTTER) — or BUY A BAG for $6.00.  Envelops and suggested food list at NEW DAY display.

 The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Please sign up now for flowers!  There are 17 Sunday’s available.

 Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection

Sunday, March 7, DYNO ROCK, $13/person, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Parents Drop off and pick up at Dyno Rock, 608 E Front St, Arlington, TX, 76011.   * Youth under 18 must have a parent come in at drop off to sign waiver to rock climb.*  Make checks payable to GPC, please!  SPONSORS NEEDED to stay and monitor Youth. 

 Wednesday, March 10, Youth Bible Study at 6:30-7:30 p.m., GPC

 Sunday, March 14, ULTIMATE TWISTER NIGHT! GPC, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Please bring $3 for dinner.

 MEETINGS

MARCH YLT MEETING cancelled due to Spring Break

YAB, Sunday, March 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to ALL the Participants,Leaders, Sponsors, and Donors of 30 HR FAMINE 2010!!  (If you did not have a chance to offer your gifts, donations will be accepted throughout the week!  Contact Sheryl) YOUTH, your service to our Community and the World is to be commended!  By coming together to serve on an empty stomach, you saved 36 lives for another year, that’s TWICE as much from 2009!  SPECIAL THANKS to Emily McAllister and YLT for their leadership and dedication to Famine and to GPYC, We Love You!  This was a life changing event for ALL!  Thanks be to GOD for this opportunity to love and live out our Faith!

 YOUTHQUAKE! April 9-11  **NOTE: Dates have been CHANGED to 2nd session due to lack of participation in March.  Jr. High grades 6-8 must sign up by March 14, 2010.  Cost of this event is $97, SPONSORS NEEDED!

 GPYC is in need of couches, sectionals, or comfy office chairs in fairly good condition.  If you can help improve our seating in the Youth Room, please contact Sheryl at 817-296-7208.

 Is God calling you to be a sponsor of Youth?  WE NEED YOU in order to make GPYC successful!  It’s SIMPLE! 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 

 The City of Arlington announces the formation of the new Community Relations Commission.  This commission was created to help identify programs and opportunities that build positive relationships in Arlington. Commission members will serve as ambassadors on Council-directed issues such as increasing civic involvement, fostering understanding among all people in the city, and encouraging more historically-underrepresented businesses to compete for city contracting opportunities.  Applications are available on the City of Arlington website at www.arlingtontx.gove/citizenboards/index.html.  The application deadline is March 8.  To learn about other volunteer service opportunities, visit the City’s web site for a complete listing of boards and commissions or call the Office of the Mayor and Council at 817-459-6122.

Sunday, March 7
9:00 am
Bring your favorite breakfast food!

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In this month’s issue:

• Reception for Ron Wood March 7
• All Church Work Day March 6
• Small Groups to Greet the New Pastor
• And more!

 Calendar Reminders/Changes

Encouragement and Nurture Ministry, Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.  (contact: Valerie Knox at valerie.knox@att.net or Hector Bayona at hlbayona@yahoo.com).

Communication Ministry, Sunday, February 28 at 12:27 p.m. (contact Kent Couch at kcsofa@tx.rr.com).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

 During the week of March 1-6 all Prayer Request are to be directed to John Matson at 817-465-0014 or johnmatson@tx.rr.com.

 All-Church Workday

Saturday, March 6

9:00 a.m. until……

 We will have an All-Church Workday on Saturday, March 6 starting at 9:00 a.m.  We will have many projects to do to prepare the church and grounds for the Easter season and the arrival of our new pastor.  We will thoroughly clean the church and do some repair work.  Come and join the fun!

 The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Please sign up now for flowers!  There are 18 Sunday’s available.

 Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection

February 26-27, 30 HR FAMINE!!!! Event Starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the 26th.  Fast starts at noon!  Please support and pray for GPYC as they raise awareness for the thousands that die everyday from starvation.   Parents drop off at Trinity UMC.  Pick up at St. Barnabus UMC, 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.  Each Youth bring 2 cans of juice.  All food donations and supplies should be dropped off at GPC by noon on Friday, February 26 please.  Cash Donations to Famine will be accepted by all Youth participants of Grace!

 Sunday, February 28, Church Under the Bridge!  Leave GPC, 8:00 a.m.  Bring lunch money!  Parents pick up at GPC at approx. 3:00 p.m.   No Youth Meeting that evening.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUTHQUAKE, March 26-28, for Jr. High grades 6-8, Deadline is February 28, 2010.    Cost of this event is $97, SPONSORS NEEDED!

*Mo Ranch Youth Celebration for Sr. High, June 27-July 2, $399

*Mo Ranch Jr. High Jubilee, July 4-8, $340

Deposit of $75 due NOW!  Registration forms in Youth room.  Monthly installments will be accepted, but must be paid in full by April 20, 2010.  Full payments will also be accepted now.  Scholarships are available!

Bible Study for Youth begins on Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. GPC

MISSION TO COLORADO!  JUNE 19-25!  YMCA of the Rockies at Snow Mountain Ranch Cost is $199/person, (free time activities cost not included), $50 non-ref deposit to hold space!SPACE IS LIMITED to 20, deadline to sign up is April 1, 2010!

GPYC Spring Retreat, April 16-18, $60/person!  Brookhaven Christian Retreat Center, Hawkins, TX  Please sign up on Youth Board to participate.   Release of Liability must accompany payment!

For more information on Youth Events, please contact Sheryl Machen at

s.machen@yahoo.com, or 817-296-7208.

 North Texas Presbyterian Cursillo, March 4-7, 2010.  Interested in spending a weekend that will enrich your faith and your daily life?  Consider attending the next Cursillo weekend in March of 2010.  Cursillo is an exciting resource of renewal for people of all ages.  Men and women alike are encouraged to participate no matter where they are in their faith journey.  All that is asked of you is that you bring an open heart and a sense of fun.  More information can be found at www.ntpcursillo.org or contact the Moderator, Kathy Greenough (kathy@greenoughs.com) or Becky Couch.  Applications can be found on the website.  There are a limited number of slots available, so act quickly to reserve your space.  Scholarships are available.  Cursillo is only three days long, but it lasts a lifetime!

 Calendar Reminders/Changes

Worship Ministry, Sunday, February 21 at 12:00 p.m. (contact Mike McCoy at Mikemccoy8@sbcglobal.net).

Vision Ministry, Sunday, February 21 at 12:15 p.m. (contact Joy Geppert at ggeppert@att.net).

Pastoral Care, Tuesday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. (contact Betty Sicks at sicksth@att.net).

Mission Ministry, Tuesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Joan Townsend at d-j.townsend@sbcglobal.net).

Adult Education, Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Bill Irwin at magicfx@sbcglobal.net).

 If you borrowed, or know the whereabouts of the Youth Projector, we ask that you PLEASE return it to the office!

 The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Please sign up now for flowers!  There are 18 Sunday’s available.

 Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection

Sunday, February 21, Parent Meeting and Pot Luck, 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Bring a covered dish, Youth be there by 4:30 p.m. to set up tables please.  PARENTS: Don’t forget your checkbook to reserve spaces for Camps and Mission!

…Famine Power Planning, GPYC, 6:30-8:00 p.m.  February 26-27, 30 HR FAMINE!!!!   Event Starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the 26th!  Fast starts at noon!  Parents drop off at Trinity UMC.  Pick up at St. Barnabus UMC, 7:00 p.m. on Saturday!  Sign up on Famine board to participate, sponsor, drive, or donate.  Please support GPYC as they raise awareness of the thousands that die everyday from starvation.  Donations to Famine will be accepted by all Youth participants of Grace!

 Sunday, February 28, Church Under the Bridge!  Leave GPC at 8:00 a.m.  Parents pick up at GPC at approx. 3:00 p.m.. Drivers are needed!  No Youth Meeting that evening.   

MEETINGS

 YAB, Sunday, February 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m.  Room 108

PARENT MEETING and POT LUCK, Sunday, February 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

30 HR FAMINE SPONSORS NEEDED!   We are in need of donations, sponsors, drivers, etc.   Please sign up on Famine Board across from Youth Room, or contact Emily at 817-995-9851, thank you! 

SPECIAL REQUEST for Church Under the Bridge…We are in need of a parent volunteers to prepare 150 sandwiches for the homeless, food supplies will be furnished. Youth will be participating in 30 HR FAMINE, putting together lunch bags.  Sandwiches will be added on Sunday Morning so they will be fresh.  We would appreciate your help!

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

 North Texas Presbyterian Cursillo, March 4-7, 2010.  Interested in spending a weekend that will enrich your faith and your daily life?  Consider attending the next Cursillo weekend in March of 2010.  Cursillo is an exciting resource of renewal for people of all ages.  Men and women alike are encouraged to participate no matter where they are in their faith journey.  All that is asked of you is that you bring an open heart and a sense of fun.  More information can be found at www.ntpcursillo.org or contact the Moderator, Kathy Greenough (kathy@greenoughs.com) or Becky Couch.  Applications can be found on the website.  There are a limited number of slots available, so act quickly to reserve your space.  Scholarships are available.  Cursillo is only three days long, but it lasts a lifetime!

This Sunday, February 14 at Grace Presbyterian Church, the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services will be led by the Boy Scouts of America.  We invite all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and their leaders to join us in uniform for a joyful worship celebration.

 Calendar Reminders/Changes

Nifty Fifties, Saturday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. (contact Sam McAllister at sam.mcallister@sbcglobal.net).

Worship Ministry, Sunday, February 14 at 12:00 p.m. (contact Mike McCoy at Mikemccoy8@sbcglobal.net).

Encouragement and Nurture Ministry, Monday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. (contact: Valerie Knox at valerie.knox@att.net or Hector Bayona at hlbayona@yahoo.com).

Tuesday Circle, Tuesday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. (contact Ann Livingston at utfan50@att.net).

WOG, Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Leslie Seggelink at leslieseggelink@sbcglobal.net).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

 If you borrowed, or know the whereabouts of the Youth Projector, we ask that you PLEASE return it to the office!

 The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Please sign up now for flowers!  There are 19 Sunday’s available.

 Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection

Sunday, February 14, VALENTINES DAY!  Party and Dance, 5:00-8:00 p.m. GPC, $3 for dinner.  Please bring a “party snack” to share! …and Service Project, “Heart to Heart”, deliver Valentine Door Hangers to Assisted Living Residents.  Drivers will be needed for this event from 5-6 p.m. please sign up!

 Sunday, February 21, Parent Meeting and Pot Luck, 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Famine Power Planning, GPYC, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

 February 26-27, 30 HR FAMINE!!!! Starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the 26th!  Parents drop off at Trinity UMC.  Sign up on Famine board if you if you want to participate, help sponsor, drive, or if you have items to donate!  Please support GPYC as they raise awareness of the thousands that die everyday from starvation.  Donations will be accepted by all Youth participants of Grace!

 MEETINGS

YLT, Sunday, February 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

YAB, Sunday, February 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

PARENT MEETING and POT LUCK, Sunday, February 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 30 HR FAMINE is coming soon!   We are in need of donations, sponsors, drivers, etc.   Please sign up on Famine Board across from Youth Room, or contact Emily at 817-995-9851 to volunteer, thank you!

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

 North Texas Presbyterian Cursillo, March 4-7, 2010.  Interested in spending a weekend that will enrich your faith and your daily life?  Consider attending the next Cursillo weekend in March of 2010.  Cursillo is an exciting resource of renewal for people of all ages.  Men and women alike are encouraged to participate no matter where they are in their faith journey.  All that is asked of you is that you bring an open heart and a sense of fun.  More information can be found at www.ntpcursillo.org or contact the Moderator, Kathy Greenough (kathy@greenoughs.com) or Becky Couch.  Applications can be found on the website.  There are a limited number of slots available, so act quickly to reserve your space.  Scholarships are available.  Cursillo is only three days long, but it lasts a lifetime!

Are you in seventh grade or above and ready to deepen your faith through the process of confirmation?  Are you willing to dedicate one hour (okay maybe just a bit longer than an hour) a week to talking about and listening for God’s call to you?  Then join the confirmation class.  Meeting will be once a week starting in February.  At the end of this process, and if you feel God’s call you will meet with the Session and be confirmed on Pentecost.

 The confirmation process will require commitment and dedication on your part, but it will also be interesting and fun.  You will be assisted by your own personal mentor (a sort of spiritual personal trainer).  We will have an organizational meeting February 7, 2010 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Grace.  At this time the program will be explained in detail and any questions you have will be answered.

 If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Rev. Wood, Martha Kinard or Mark Hellberg.  We look forward to seeing you February 7 at 4:00 p.m.

 Scout Sunday

On Sunday, February 14 at Grace Presbyterian Church, the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services will be led by the Boy Scouts of America.  We invite all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and their leaders to join us in uniform for a joyful worship celebration.

On Behalf of GPYC…

Thanks to all our volunteers who worked together with GPYC to make the

Congregational Dinner a lot of fun and a complete SUCCESS!

**SPECIAL THANKS to Brendan and John Conn for making the yummy lasagna,

and to our Amazing Grace Family for offering their support! 

GPYC sold 103 tickets with total sales of $731! Proceeds will benefit GPYC Mission 2010!

 Buy a Bag for NEW DAY

New Day is providing 62 homeless teens with a bag of food for each weekend. One bag of weekend meals for a teenager costs approximately $6.00.  Will you buy a bag of food for a kid for a weekend?  Or a month of weekends?  Please put your cash donation in an envelope marked New Day or  write your check to Grace  Presbyterian Church – writing NEW DAY on the memo line of your check and place in the collection plate.

Calendar Reminders/Changes

Finance Ministry, Saturday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. (contact Doug Fabio at ibis18@tx.rr.com).

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

Day Circle, Monday, February 8 at 9:15 a.m. (contact Kathy Bayona at kathybayona@yahoo.com).

Session, Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Frank Bauerle at frbauerle@yahoo.com).

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

 If you borrowed, or know the whereabouts of the Youth Projector, we ask that you PLEASE return it to the office! Thanks! 

 Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection

Sunday, February 7, SOUPER BOWL of CARING Party!  5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Whinery’s home! Bring $3 for dinner.  Drop off and pick up at 2104 Emerald Lake Dr.

 Sunday, February 14, VALENTINES DAY!  Party and Dance,

5:00-8:00 p.m.  GPC, $3 for dinner …and Service Project, “Heart to Heart”,

deliver Valentine Door Hangers to Assisted Living Residents.

Drivers will be needed for this event from 5-6 p.m., please sign up!

 February 21, Parent Meeting and Pot Luck, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Famine Power Planning, GPYC, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

 MEETINGS

YLT, Sunday, February 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

YAB, Sunday, February 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

PARENT MEETING and POT LUCK, February 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Souper Bowl of Caring collection will be Sunday morning, February 7, 2010! 

We accept all spare change!

Proceeds to benefit New Day Ministries and 30 HR Famine.

30 HR FAMINE is coming soon! February 26-27!

We are in need of donations, sponsors, drivers, etc.  

Please sign up on Famine Board across from Youth Room,

or contact Emily at 817-995-9851 to volunteer, thank you!

For more information on Youth Events, please contact Sheryl Machen at

s.machen@yahoo.com, or 817-296-7208.

The 2010 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the narthex.  Please sign up now for flowers!  There are 23 Sunday’s available.

North Texas Presbyterian Cursillo, March 4-7, 2010.  Interested in spending a weekend that will enrich your faith and your daily life?  Consider attending the next Cursillo weekend in March of 2010.  Cursillo is an exciting resource of renewal for people of all ages.  Men and women alike are encouraged to participate no matter where they are in their faith journey.  All that is asked of you is that you bring an open heart and a sense of fun.  More information can be found at www.ntpcursillo.org or contact the Moderator, Kathy Greenough (kathy@greenoughs.com) or Becky Couch.  Applications can be found on the website.  There are a limited number of slots available, so act quickly to reserve your space.  Scholarships are available.  Cursillo is only three days long, but it lasts a lifetime!

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In this month’s issue:

• Welcome our new pastor!
• 30 Hour Famine
• Confirmation Class
• 2010 Scrapbook
• And more!