Grace United Methodist Church

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welcome to Grace Church!

Welcome! We're glad you found us. Grab a cup of coffee, put on some comfortable clothes, and settle in. We hope that as you look around on our website, you'll learn more about us and the way we set about worshipping Jesus, God's one and only Son, the Savior of the whole world. The set of links at left will guide you around the website, where you'll learn more about:

Grace UMC's staff
Our nursery and Sunday School classes
Our beliefs, goals, and missions
Opportunities for worship, service, community, and study

If there's something that you want to know that we've forgotten to mention, just let us know. This website is just as much a work in progress as our relationship with Jesus. We believe that even though no one is perfect, it's our responsibility as Christians to try as hard as we can to be like Jesus. Where we fall short, well, that's where the grace of God comes in. So take a look around, and know that we welcome you to join us on our journey to Jesus on Sunday mornings at 9:30 & 10:45.

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creed

Ever wonder what Christians really believe? There's so much information out there, and there are so many debates. Sometimes, we just need it boiled down to the basics. The first Christians, in [some small, small number] A.D. had a similar problem. So they wrote "creeds", or statements of belief. These helped believers understand and differentiate life in Christ from all the false gods that surrounded them (and, now, us). For Christians, try and commit them to memory; it's good to know what you believe. For people just getting familiar with the faith, consider this your personal (Speedy) Guided Tour.

THE APOSTLE'S CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day, he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there, he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic (universal) Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

AMEN!!

when to come

Sunday Mornings:

9:15 AM = Coffee Snacks Fellowship

9:30 AM = Sunday School Learning About God

10:45 AM = Worship Service

For directions, click here.

Announcements

Relay for Life

Team Grace raised online $630 and around $220 on site. We walked 334 labs or 83.5 miles all to fight cancer. This is the most that our team has raised in Relay. We want thank everyone who helped, Josh and Jimi for setup and brake down. Jimi did a 12 hour DJ marathon from midnight to noon. Thanks Kevin for this great video. Thank you to Tracy, Rick, Sheri, Matt, John, Brian, Michelle, Darci and the 13 teens who helped and all walked laps. We want to thank Sara and Bonnie who held down the fort at night. Thank you to Pat who was there at 6:00 am, and Linda who was there till the end. Most of all I want to thank everyone who donated to the team. I calculate about 250 dollars away from our goal of a $1,000. You can still donate on line at Relay for Life Team Grace Church

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Weekly Update

News, Notes and Opportunities!

1. A Blessed Thanksgiving to one and all!

2. Thanksgiving Food Collection Report: The Food Pantry Ministry Team which was collecting food donations was able to serve 93 families, for a total of 272 persons - almost of half of that number were children.

3. Report on Thanksgiving Dinner at Grace:

Excellent!

Haiti 2012 Update

We are getting ready for Haiti 2012. The trip is schedule for Jan. 7 through 14. If you are interested in going please see Rick Hursh. Registration forms need to be in by early September. If you would like to help team member with a donation, let us know. If you would like to see what we have done in Haiti please follow the link for Haiti update.

Haiti Update

Mail Call to El Salvador Cuba Prayer Partners

We have an opportunity to send more letters to our prayer partners in Cuba. Please give letters to Jackie Howard. If you are not participating in this project and would like more information, please let us know.

Save Pop Can Tabs

Save Pop Can Tabs and deposit them in the basket in the main hallway to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Volunteers Needed

Grace Church needs volunteers to help out with various tasks, such as checking the pews, filling the racks, etc. Please contact the church office for more information.

Food Closet Donations

Donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, etc. for the Norwood Food Closet should be placed in the basket at the east entrance to the church.