ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week at Grace
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship
Monday - Saints Alive
Wednesday -  9:30 a.m.  Backpack Ministry
2:00 p.m. Afternoon Circle
6:30 p.m.  Choir Practice
      7:30 p.m.  Worship Band Practice
Thursday -  9:00 a.m.  Quilters
6:15 p.m. Centering Prayer

♦     It is God’s Work Our Hands Sunday! We rejoice at the opportunities this congregation has to bless our community through giving and service.

♦     Saints Alive will meet Monday at noon to discuss programming for this year. Please bring a dish to share!

♦    The Service Project for September is Talbot House Ministries. Needs include: non-perishable food in large sizes, gently used clothing, and hygiene items for both men and women.

♦    The Backpack Ministry is back: You are invited to help us feed the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary. Please bring ramen noodles and 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter. 

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Barbara Cox, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Carol Grzegorczyk, Anne Guilford, Judy Haer, Tom Haydock, Lydia Hodge, Brian Hosty, James & Grace Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Tom & Leona Miller, Avery Monroe, Doris Muszynski, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Jeff Tanner, Henry Tomlinson, Gary Venable, Greg Wasserman, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham & Michelle Chattin.  

♦    Friendship Pads: All who are worshipping with us today, especially those who are visiting with us, are invited to sign the Friendship Pad that is at the center aisle end of the pew. Please list your phone number if you are visiting. We would like to be in touch with you and to welcome you to our gathering. After you sign, please pass it down the pew and back.

♦    Please let the office know if you or anyone else of our family is in the hospital or desires a home visit from the pastor.

♦   Parish News:
       Presiding Minister –– The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Music: Gene Hodges, Organist;  Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Assisting Minister:  Carla McGee
       Ushers – Glen Van Benschoten and Richard Tenold
       Altar Guild: Kevin and Cheri Zarnstorff
       Altar Flowers: To the Glory of God!
       Birthdays:  
              9/08: Angela Moran
              9/09: Lynn Powers
              9/10: Shirley Mattson
              9/11: Ken Gallenbeck

♦   Worship Opportunities: