January 2012 Edition

In this month’s issue:

• Lenten calendar & events
• Pastor’s Bible Study
• NEW DAY!
• Men’s Retreat
• Whitney Black Mission Trip
• Upcoming Women of Grace events
• Youth Events including 30 Hour Famine – February 24-25
• And more!

WEDNESDAY – 02/01

Stephen Ministry, 7:00 p.m., Room 111
Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

THURSDAY – 02/02

Spirituality Group, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Praise Team, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, 7:30 p.m., Room 108

SUNDAY – 02/05

Celebration Worship Service, 8:15 a.m. – Communion
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. – Communion

Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection, 5:00 p.m., Souper Bowl

NEXT WEEK

Pastor’s Study, Monday, February 6, 7:00 p.m., Room 108

Session, Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., Room 108
Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., Room 102

Personnel Ministry, Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 p.m., Room 108
Library Ministry, Wednesday, February 8, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Library
WOG (Women of Grace), Valentine’s Party, February 8, 6:30 p.m., away,
Adult Choir, Wednesday, February 8, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Praise Team, Thursday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, Thursday, February 8, 7:30 p.m., Room 108

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday

This Sunday after each service, Youth kids will be at the doors collecting loose change and bills to help Tackle Hunger! (Oh Yeah I went there!) Don’t be called for holding! Give generously!

Pastor Bible Study

Join Grace’s Pastor Craig Sanders for another Monday night Bible Study beginning Monday, February 6 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Arlington. Craig’s study of John Ortberg’s “The ME I Want to Be” will be your first step to becoming God’s best version of you. Pastor Craig, using Ortberg’s resources, will guide you through the sometimes difficult but ultimately fulfilling journey towards a uniquely created spirituality. One designed just for you … one that will enable you to experience God more fully each day.

John Ortberg is a pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He was the interviewer in the just completed video study of Dallas Willard’s “The Divine Conspiracy,” and is the bestselling author of “When the Game Is Over,” “It All Goes Back in the Box,” ” The Life You’ve Always Wanted,” and “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.” He and his wife Nancy, have three children.

Women of Grace

It’s Secret Pal Time!!! It is time to fill out your secret pal form and leave it in the box on the WOG table today. A secret pal is someone you think of for a year by dropping them a card or placing a gift on the table for their birthday and the holidays. You will get your new secret pal either at the dinner at Houlihans or the following Sunday if you cannot attend the dinner. Please e-mail Leslie Seggelink at leslieseggelink@sbcglobal.net

Women of Grace Valentine Dinner

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:30 PM. Houlihans, 401 E I-20 Hwy. Arlington, TX 76018

The older we get, the more we realize how important girlfriends are in our lives! Come enjoy an evening of food and fellowship with your girlfriends! Every woman in the church is invited to this dinner, even if you have not been participating in the Secret Pals this past year. Please sign the sheet on the WOG board so we know how many party favors are needed.

Preparing for the Lenten Season of Preparation

A national hotel chain once used the slogan, “The best surprise is no surprise.” Apropos of that statement, the Grace Worship Ministry wants everyone to know that there will be special orders of worship for the Sundays of Lent (which begins on February 26). The major parts of the service will be included as usual but the actual order will be different. We are doing this to accommodate a series of services on The Seven Last Words of Our Lord. This series will continue right through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Each Sunday, there will be both sermon and song centered on these powerful words from the cross and their meaning for our lives in a hurting world today. Please pray that these services will be a blessing for our congregation and our community.

Lent begins February 22, Ash Wednesday. Come and join together as we enter this season of introspection and journey toward Jerusalem with Jesus. The service on the 22nd will include the imposition of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The service begins at 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Retreat

March 2 – 4 at Sky Ranch with Hackberry Creek Church. If you attended last year you know this is a great experience! Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex asap so we can reserve our place for this great weekend of fellowship and faith building. Cost is $125 per person, make check payable to “Grace Presbyterian Men’s retreat” For questions call Hector Bayona at 972-642-5535, Chuck Conine at 817-468-1849 or the church office at 817-468-0868.

Scout Sunday, Sunday February 12, 2012

The Scouts from Pack, Troop and Crew 421 will be leading in worship.

Food for NEW DAY Teens

We are now filling bags of food for 41 students to get them through the weekends. As a reminder, following are the items needed to fill the bags: Tuna kits, Vienna sausage, pasta meals or soup, 100% juice, shelf stable milk, vegetable in a pop top can or plastic tub, fruit, pudding, breakfast bar, cereal or oatmeal, snacks such as chips, cookies or popcorn and a bag of plastic ware and a napkin. We prefer white low fat milk to put on their cereal. The last time we figured the bags cost about $6-$7 per bag if you would rather give cash. Anything you do helps and we appreciate all the congregation does to help our neighbors get through high school and not be hungry.

Whitney Black’s Guatemala Mission Trip

I wanted to thank you for all the wonderful support I have already received for my spring break mission trip to Guatemala. The more I learn about this trip the more excited I become, as it truly will be a once in a lifetime experience. Our group of fifteen students has raised a little over half of the needed funds for our exciting adventure. This is so exciting for we still have some time before we leave in March. I wanted to of course thank everyone who has been so generous in giving to this experience, and to let you know that this Sunday morning will be the last week for the church wide offering. Please prayerfully consider any donation that you could make to this mission trip, and of course please keep us in your prayers as we move forward in our planning. Thank you. Blessings and Peace, Whitney Black

Congregational Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting was held Sunday evening, January 29. Thanks to Encouragement and Nurture for coordinating the evening. After an enjoyable meal of provided ham and shared delicious sides and desserts we held the efficient Congregational Meeting. Pastor Craig Sanders presented a Year in Review slide show set to music that was a wonderful recap of our year (written annual reports were available to take home and read). Additionally, new Bylaws were approved, the financial report was received and the Pastor Terms of Call were approved. The Officer Nominating Committee for 2012 was also elected: Kate Juengerman, chair (Session appointment), Roger Perez (Session appointment), and elected by the congregation are Chip Black, Jerry Bayless, and Ann Livingston. The retiring Session Members and Trustee were recognized by Pastor Craig for their accomplishments and service. Also, Frank Bauerle, Clerk, and Finance were recognized in their efforts to provide the details for the meeting. Thanks to everyone who made it an enjoyable and efficient evening.

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring a Friend – Get a Prize! Bring someone NEW to Youth and you get to choose from the prize chest! These aren’t Sin B Gone air fresheners!

**There is a NEW sign-up sheet for dinner providers on the Youth board** Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make a dinner for the Youth. We are averaging around 10 people for food. Remember, the Youth do contribute $3 to help defray the cost. They are also willing to help in the preparation of the meal. We usually try to eat around 6:00 pm.

ACTIVITIES

Sunday, February 5, Souper Bowl at the Ross’s. 1510 Warwick Dr., Mansfield. Valentine project for Meals on Wheels. Famine Planning, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bring $3 for dinner, Guys bring chips, Girls bring drinks

Sunday, February 12, Coffee House and Talent show. (Famine planning) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for dinner. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional leader: Open

Sunday, February 19, Famine and Retreat planning and Games. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for Dinner, Dinner providers: Juengerman’s, Devotional: Open

FAMINE WEEKEND with Westminister. Friday, February 24 from Noon until 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. Friday night. Please check the Youth Bulletin board for needed Supplies and to Sponsor/Drive

March 2-4, Retreat At El Har. Friday 6:00 p.m. until Sunday 2:00 p.m. Theme to be announced. We’ll do Low Ropes! Cost: $75. See the Youth Board to sign-up to attend. Sponsors needed

SATURDAY, March 10, 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Prep for Church Under the Bridge.

SUNDAY, March 11, Church Under the Bridge. Please sign up on the Youth board if you are attending or Sponsoring! No Youth that night.

Sunday, March 18. Pokemon Night by Grace and Molly. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Church. Bring $3 for dinner, Devotional Open

March 25, Future Youth Day. Details on the Way. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Bring $3 for dinner, Devotional: Open.

MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS

Sponsors and Drivers are needed!

Spring Jr. High Youth Quake #1, March 30 to April 1 AND/OR Youth Quake #2, April 13 to 15

$115 per person

SAVE THE DATE

Youth Led Worship, May 13

Senior night, May 20

ATTN: PARENTS AND SPONSOR/VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of youth, or know that you are in need of renewal of Child Protection Policy, please access the CPP form online at www.gpcarlington.org, under Youth drop down. Please take completed forms to the church office. Thank you for your continued support to serve our Youth!

GRACE NEWS

Communion Set-Up

HELP WANTED! Would you be willing to spend a few minutes setting up for communion? We need some volunteers to join the ranks of the communion set-up crew. If you are willing to help, please contact Barb McAllister. Training will be provided. Thank you and God bless you. The Worship Ministry

Flower Chart

The new 2012 flower chart has arrived! The flower chart is located on the bulletin board next to room 102, Toddler room. Please write your name by the date and fill out the envelope and place in the offering plate or leave in the church office. There are 30 Sundays available!

To have the prayer chain activated

Submit your prayer to prayerrequest@gpcarlington.org or use the prayer chain link online at www.gpcarlington.org.    The requests are directly linked to our prayer chain team leaders, Peggy Hellberg and Betty Sicks.

On Line Church News Letter

To see the December GraceVine, click here.

Grace Presbytery News

To view the most recent Grace Presbytery ENews, click here.

Facebook users

Visit us on Facebook at this address and “Like” us so we can get the site in front of more people!!!

www.facebook.com/GracePresbyterianArlington

We’ll try to keep you up to date on what is happening.

WEDNESDAY – 01/25

Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Personnel Ministry, 6:30 p.m., Room 108
Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

THURSDAY – 01/26

Spirituality Group, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Encouragement and Nurture, 6:30 p.m., Library
Praise Team, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, 7:30 p.m., Room 108

FRIDAY – 01/27

SHYC-away

SATURDAY – 01/28

SHYC-away

Pilates, 9:30 a.m., Room 102

SUNDAY – 01/29

SHYC-away

Celebration Worship Service, 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.

Annual Congregation Dinner and Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK

Worship Ministry, Monday, January 30, 7:00 p.m., Room 108

Book Club, Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary *SDB

Stephen Ministry, Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 p.m., Room 111
Adult Choir, Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Spirituality Group, Thursday, February 2, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Praise Team, Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, Thursday, February 2, 7:30 p.m., Room 108

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congregational Meeting and Dinner

January 29, 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please come and bring a side dish, salad or dessert for the covered dish dinner. The meeting will include the presentation of the budget, approval of the Pastor’s compensation, annual reports of the Session and its committees, and vote on approval of changes to our church by-laws.

Book Club

Who Stole My Church? Many in our church have read the book Who Stole My Church? Many have asked if we can all get together and discuss the books insight. Come bring the book, your questions, comments and insights on Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor Craig will lead us in a discussion of the book and its implication for the church in the 21st Century. Sign-up on the list in the narthex so we will know how to prepare.

Pastor Bible Study

Join Grace’s Pastor Craig Sanders for another Monday night Bible Study beginning Monday, February 6 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Arlington. Craig’s study of John Ortberg’s “The ME I Want to Be” will be your first step to becoming God’s best version of you. Pastor Craig, using Ortberg’s resources, will guide you through the sometimes difficult but ultimately fulfilling journey towards a uniquely created spirituality. One designed just for you … one that will enable you to experience God more fully each day.

John Ortberg is a pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He was the interviewer in the just completed video study of Dallas Willard’s “The Divine Conspiracy,” and is the bestselling author of “When the Game Is Over,” “It All Goes Back in the Box,” ” The Life You’ve Always Wanted,” and “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.” He and his wife Nancy, have three children.

Preparing for the Lenten Season of Preparation

A national hotel chain once used the slogan, “The best surprise is no surprise.” Apropos of that statement, the Grace Worship Ministry wants everyone to know that there will be special orders of worship for the Sundays of Lent (which begins on February 26). The major parts of the service will be included as usual but the actual order will be different. We are doing this to accommodate a series of services on The Seven Last Words of Our Lord. This series will continue right through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Each Sunday, there will be both sermon and song centered on these powerful words from the cross and their meaning for our lives in a hurting world today. Please pray that these services will be a blessing for our congregation and our community.

Lent begins February 22, Ash Wednesday. Come and join together as we enter this season of introspection and journey toward Jerusalem with Jesus. The service on the 22nd will include the imposition of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The service begins at 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Retreat

March 2 – 4 at Sky Ranch with Hackberry Creek Church. If you attended last year you know this is a great experience! Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex asap so we can reserve our place for this great weekend of fellowship and faith building. Cost is $125 per person, make check payable to “Grace Presbyterian Men’s retreat” For questions call Hector Bayona at 972-642-5535, Chuck Conine at 817-468-1849 or the church office at 817-468-0868.

Scout Sunday

Scout Sunday is planned for Sunday, February 12, 2012. The Scouts from Pack, Troop and Crew 421 will be leading in worship.

Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility.

Join us for Pilates Monday’s through Thursday’s, 5:30 p.m., and Saturday’s at 9:30 a.m. in Room 102 for exercise and fellowship.

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHYC money is due!! $75 per attendee. Scholarships available! Thank you to Karen Ellen Anderson and Jerry Bayless for being the Fearless Sponsors for this event!

Bring a Friend – Get a Prize!

Bring someone new to Youth and you get to choose from the prize chest! These aren’t Sin B Gone air fresheners!

PLEASE SIGN UP TO PROVIDE YOUTH DINNERS ON THE YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make a dinner for the Youth. We are averaging around 10 people for food. Remember, the Youth do contribute $3 to help defray the cost. They are also willing to help in the preparation of the meal.

ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 29 (SHYC) Congregational Dinner – NO YOUTH. Come to the Annual Congregational Dinner and Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 5. Souper Bowl at the Ross’s. 1510 Warwick Dr., Mansfield. Valentine project for Meals on Wheels. Famine Planning, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bring $3 for dinner.

Sunday, February 12. Coffee House and Talent show. (Famine planning) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for dinner. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional leader: Open

Sunday, February 19. Famine and Retreat planning and Games. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for Dinner, Devotional: Open

FAMINE WEEKEND with Westminister

Friday, February 24 from Noon until 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. Friday night. Please check the Youth Bulletin board for needed Supplies and to Sponsor/Drive

March 2-4. Retreat At El Har. Friday 6:00 p.m. until Sunday 2:00 p.m. Theme to be announced. See the Youth Board to sign up to attend. Sponsors needed

SATURDAY, March 10. 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Prep for Church Under the Bridge

SUNDAY, March 11 – Church Under the Bridge. Please sign up on the Youth board if you are attending or Sponsoring! No Youth that night.

Sunday, March 18. Pokemon Night by Grace and Molly. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Church. Bring $3 for dinner, Devotional Open

March 25. Future Youth Day. Details on the Way. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Church. Bring $3 for dinner, Devotional: Open

MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS

Sponsors and Drivers are needed!

SHYC 2012. Jesus Did It! Now You Do It!”
Circle these dates on your calendar — January 27-29, 2012 — for Grace Presbytery’s Senior High Youth Connection at Austin College. Our keynote presenter will be Rev. Dr. Cindy Rigby, W.C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Theological Seminary. Payment due NOW!!

Spring Jr. High Youth Quake #1: March 30 to April 1 AND/OR Youth Quake #2: April 13 to 15. $115 per person

ATTN: PARENTS AND SPONSOR/VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of youth, or know that you are in need of renewal of Child Protection Policy, please access the CPP form online at www.gpcarlington.org, under Youth drop down. Please take completed forms to the church office. Thank you for your continued support to serve our Youth!

GRACE NEWS

Communion Set-Up

HELP WANTED! Would you be willing to spend a few minutes setting up for communion? We need some volunteers to join the ranks of the communion set-up crew. If you are willing to help, please contact Barb McAllister. Training will be provided. Thank you and God bless you. The Worship Ministry

Flower Chart

The new 2012 flower chart has arrived! The flower chart is located on the bulletin board next to room 102, Toddler room. Please write your name by the date and fill out the envelope and place in the offering plate or leave in the church office. There are 30 Sundays available!

To have the prayer chain activated

Submit your prayer to prayerrequest@gpcarlington.org or use the prayer chain link online at www.gpcarlington.org.    The requests are directly linked to our prayer chain team leaders, Peggy Hellberg and Betty Sicks.

On Line Church News Letter

To see the December GraceVine, click here.

Grace Presbytery News

To view the most recent Grace Presbytery ENews, click here.

Facebook users

Visit us on Facebook at this address and “Like” us so we can get the site in front of more people!!!

www.facebook.com/GracePresbyterianArlington

We’ll try to keep you up to date on what is happening.

Join Grace’s Pastor Craig Sanders for another Monday night Bible Study beginning Monday, February 6 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Arlington, Room 108. 

Craig’s  study of John Ortberg’s  “The ME I Want to Be” will be your  first step to becoming God’s best version of you.  Pastor Craig, using Ortberg’s resources, will guide you through the sometimes difficult but ultimately fulfilling journey towards a uniquely created spirituality. One designed just for you … one that will enable you to experience God more fully each day.

John Ortberg is a pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He was the interviewer in the just completed video study of Dallas Willard’s “The Divine Conspiracy,” and is the bestselling author of “When the Game Is Over,” “It All Goes Back in the Box,” ” The Life You’ve Always Wanted,” and “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.”  He and his wife Nancy, have three children.

WEDNESDAY – 01/18

Adult Choir, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Stephen Ministry, Room 111

Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

THURSDAY – 01/19

Spirituality Group, 10:00 a.m., Room 109

Praise Team, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Handbells, 7:30 p.m., Room 108

Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

FRIDAY – 01/20

Ladies Retreat

SATURDAY – 01/21

Ladies Retreat

Pilates, 9:30 a.m., Room 102

Called Session Budget Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Room 108

SUNDAY – 01/22

Celebration Worship Service, 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.

Ladies Retreat

Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

NEXT WEEK

Pastoral Care, Tuesday, January 24, 10:00 a.m., Room 108
Adult Education Ministry, Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 p.m., Library
Mission Ministry, Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 p.m., Room 108

Personnel Ministry, January 25, 6:30 p.m., Room 108
Adult Choir, Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Spirituality Group, Thursday, January 26, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Encouragement and Nurture, Thursday, January 26, 5:30 p.m., Library
Praise Team, Thursday, January 26, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Room

SHYC, Friday, January 27-Sunday, January 29, Austin College

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 29, 6:00pm Congregational Meeting and Dinner in the Sanctuary. Please come and bring a side dish, salad or dessert for the covered dish dinner. The meeting will include the presentation of the budget, approval of the Pastor’s compensation, annual reports of the Session and its committees, and vote on approval of changes to our church by-laws.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Book Club

Who Stole My Church? Many in our church have read the book Who Stole My Church? Many have asked if we can all get together and discuss the books insight. Come bring the book, your questions, comments and insights on Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor Craig will lead us in a discussion of the book and its implication for the church in the 21st Century. Sign-up on the list in the narthex so we will know how to prepare.

Lent Update

Lent begins February 22, Ash Wednesday. Come and join together as we enter this season of introspection and journey toward Jerusalem with Jesus. The service on the 22nd will include the imposition of ashes and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The service begins at 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Retreat

March 24 at Sky Ranch with Hackberry Creek Church. If you attended last year you know this is a great experience! Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex asap so we can reserve our place for this great weekend of fellowship and faith building. For questions call Hector Bayona at 972-642-5535, Chuck Conine at 817-68-1849 or the church office at 817-468-0868.

Communion Set-Up

HELP WANTED! Would you be willing to spend a few minutes setting up for communion? We need some volunteers to join the ranks of the communion set-up crew. If you are willing to help, please contact Barb McAllister. Training will be provided. Thank you and God bless you. The Worship Ministry

Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility.
Join us for Pilates Monday’s through Thursday’s, 5:30 p.m., and Saturday’s at 9:30 a.m. in Room 102 for exercise and fellowship.

Whitney Black Guatemala Mission Trip

The session of Grace is encouraging the members of Grace to support Whitney Black as she goes on a mission trip with the Presbyterian Student Fellowship (PSF) at Vanderbilt University to Guatemala this Spring Break. The attached letter explains more about the details and costs of the trip. Of course we will be supporting Whitney with our prayers and encouragement. We also will have the opportunity to support her financially. I hope that you will prayerfully consider contributing to this trip as we extend the reach of the church of Jesus Christ through Whitney’s service in His name. Envelopes will be available this Sunday and following Sundays for you to contribute to this mission effort.
The mailing address is: Presbyterian Campus Ministry, 2417 West End Avenue. Nashville, TN 37203

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

EVENTS

Sunday, January 22, Movie Night, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for dinner. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional: Open

Sunday, January 29 (SHYC) Congregational Dinner – NO YOUTH. Come to the Congregational Dinner

Sunday, February 5. Souper Bowl at the Ross’s . 1510 Warwick Dr., Mansfield. Valentine project for Meals on Wheels, Famine Planning, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for dinner

Sunday, February 12, Coffee House and Talent show, (Famine planning) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional leader: Open

Church Under the Bridge. March 11

30 Hour Famine, February 24-25

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHYC money is due!! $75 per attendee. Scholarships available! Thank you to Karen Ellen Anderson and Jerry Bayless for being the Fearless Sponsors for this event!

Bring a Friend – Get a Prize! Bring someone new to Youth and you get to choose from the prize chest! These aren’t Sin B Gone air fresheners!

PLEASE SIGN UP TO PROVIDE YOUTH DINNERS ON THE YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make a dinner for the Youth. We are averaging around 10 people for food. Remember, the Youth do contribute $3 to help defray the cost. They are also willing to help in the preparation of the meal.

ATTN: PARENTS AND SPONSOR/VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of youth, or know that you are in need of renewal of Child Protection Policy, please access the CPP form online at www.gpcarlington.org, under Youth drop down. Please take completed forms to the church office. Thank you for your continued support to serve our Youth!

MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS

Sponsors and Drivers are needed!

Circle these dates on your calendar
January 27-29, 2012 — for Grace Presbytery’s Senior High Youth Connection at Austin College. Our keynote presenter will be Rev. Dr. Cindy Rigby, W.C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Theological Seminary. Payment due NOW!!
Spring Jr. High Youth Quake #1 March 30 to April 1 AND/OR Youth Quake #2 April 13 to 15, $115 per person

GRACE NEWS

To have the prayer chain activated

Submit your prayer to prayerrequest@gpcarlington.org or use the prayer chain link online at www.gpcarlington.org.    The requests are directly linked to our prayer chain team leaders, Peggy Hellberg and Betty Sicks.

On Line Church News Letter

To see the December GraceVine, click here.

Grace Presbytery News

To view the most recent Grace Presbytery ENews, click here.

Facebook users

Visit us on Facebook at this address and “Like” us so we can get the site in front of more people!!!

www.facebook.com/GracePresbyterianArlington

We’ll try to keep you up to date on what is happening.

Come and join us!

Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012

Seder Supper March 26, 2012 (Monday)

Palm Sunday April 1, 2012

Maundy Thursday April 5, 2012

Easter Sunday April 8, 2012

WEDNESDAY – 01/11

Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Library Ministry, 6:30 p.m., Library
Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

THURSDAY – 01/12

Spirituality Group, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Praise Team, 7:00 p.m., Assembly Room
Handbells, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

FRIDAY – 01/13

Pilates, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

SATURDAY – 01/14

Pilates, 9:30 a.m., Room 102
Un-Hanging of the Greens, 1:00 p.m.

Nifty Fifties, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

SUNDAY – 01/15

Celebration Worship Service, 8:15 a.m.
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Education Ministry, 12:15 p.m., staff office

Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

GraceVine Deadline

NEXT WEEK

Pilates, Monday, January 16, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

Afternoon Circle, Tuesday, January 17, 12:30 p.m., Room 109
Staff Meeting, Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 p.m.,
Pilates, Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

Pilates, Wednesday, January 18, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Adult Choir, Wednesday, January 18, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Stephen Ministry, Wednesday, January 18, 7:00 p.m., Room 111

Spirituality Group, Thursday, January 19, 10:00 a.m., Room 109
Pilates, Thursday, January 19, 5:30 p.m., Room 102
Praise Team, Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Handbells, Thursday, January 19, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Room

Pilates, Friday, January 20, 5:30 p.m., Room 102

Ladies Retreat, January 20-22, Camp Crucis

Pilates, Saturday, January 21, 9:30 a.m., Room 102
Called Session Budget Meeting, Saturday, January 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 108

Upcoming Events

Annual Congregational Dinner and Meeting, January 29, Potluck Dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by Congregational Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unhanging of the Greens

Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is slowing slightly, we need to pack up the Christmas decorations at church.

We need many hands on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. to assist with re-packing our beautiful decorations for storage. We always need a couple of pick-ups to take boxes to storage and ladders to take everything down. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help! See you Saturday.

Whitney Black Mission trip Support

The session of Grace is encouraging the members of Grace to support Whitney Black as she goes on a mission trip with the Presbyterian Student Fellowship (PSF) at Vanderbilt University to Guatemala this Spring Break. The attached letter explains more about the details and costs of the trip. Of course we will be supporting Whitney with our prayers and encouragement. We also will have the opportunity to support her financially. I hope that you will prayerfully consider contributing to this trip as we extend the reach of the church of Jesus Christ through Whitney’s service in His name. Envelopes will be available this Sunday and following Sundays for you to contribute to this mission effort.

Flower Chart

The new 2012 flower chart has arrived!  The flower chart is located on the bulletin board next to room 102, Toddler room.  Please write your name by the date and fill out the envelope and place in the offering plate or leave in the church office.  There are 32 Sundays available!

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bring a Friend – Get a Prize! Bring someone new to Youth and you get to choose from the prize chest! These aren’t Sin B Gone air fresheners!

PLEASE SIGN UP TO PROVIDE YOUTH DINNERS ON THE YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make a dinner for the Youth. We are averaging around 10 people for food. Remember, the Youth do contribute $3 to help defray the cost. They are also willing to help in the preparation of the meal.

ACTIVITIES

Sunday, January 15. Bowling night, This isn’t your ordinary bowling night! Bring $3 for dinner. 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional leader: Open.

Sunday, January 22. Movie Night, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Bring $3 for dinnerDinner provider:  Open, Devotional:  Open

Sunday, January 29 (SHYC) NO YOUTH. Come to the Congregational Dinner.

Sunday, February 5, Valentine project for Meals on Wheels. Famine Planning, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bring $3 for dinner. Dinner provider: Open, Devotional: Open

MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS

Sponsors and Drivers are needed!

Celebration 2012, Sr. High only, Camp Gilmont, January 15-17. $150, scholarships available. Deadline for Registration is January 3. Please let Mark, Julie, or Jenny know ASAP if you are interested in going!!

SHYC 2012, “Jesus Did It! Now You Do It!” Circle these dates on your calendar — January 27-29, 2012 — for Grace Presbytery’s Senior High Youth Connection at Austin College. Our keynote presenter will be Rev. Dr. Cindy Rigby, W.C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Theological Seminary. Please let Mark, Jenny, or Julie know if you are interested in attending! Lizzie is on the Planning Team, so ask her how much fun you will have!! Scholarships available.

Church Under the Bridge, March 11.

30 Hour Famine, February 24-25

ATTN: PARENTS AND SPONSOR/VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of youth, or know that you are in need of renewal of Child Protection Policy, please access the CPP form online at www.gpcarlington.org, under Youth drop down. Please take completed forms to the church office. Thank you for your continued support to serve our Youth!

GRACE NEWS

To have the prayer chain activated

Submit your prayer to prayerrequest@gpcarlington.org or use the prayer chain link online at www.gpcarlington.org.    The requests are directly linked to our prayer chain team leaders, Peggy Hellberg and Betty Sicks.

On Line Church News Letter

To see the December GraceVine, click here.

Grace Presbytery News

To view the most recent Grace Presbytery ENews, click here.

Facebook users

Visit us on Facebook at this address and “Like” us so we can get the site in front of more people!!!

www.facebook.com/GracePresbyterianArlington

We’ll try to keep you up to date on what is happening.

Building Use Forms Expired 12/31/2011

All building use forms expired on 12/31/2011. Please have all ministries and groups that uses the building submit building use forms for 2012.

To have the prayer chain activated

Submit your prayer to: http://gpcarlington.org/main/index.php/prayer/prayer-chain-request/.

  or use the prayer chain email at prayerrequest@gpcarlington.org.    The requests are directly linked to our prayer chain team leaders, Peggy Hellberg and Betty Sicks.

Scout Sunday is planned for Sunday, February 12, 2012. The Scouts from Pack, Troop and Crew 421 will be leading in worship.

Men’s Retreat
Sky Ranch, March 2-4, 2012.

MEN’S RETREAT
Held in late winter each year
(this year it will be March 2-4) Calender
Outstanding Speakers
Meetings begin Friday night and run thru Sunday morning
Free time saturday afternoon for Golf, Hiking, Fishing, Tennis, Zip-line
Game room competitions

More information coming soon.

STAY TUNED!!!!