ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Wednesday
9:30 p.m. -  Backpack Ministry
2:00 p.m. - Afternoon Circle

Thursday
9:00 a.m. - Quilters
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

Saturday
1:00 p.m. - Chrismon Party

♦    Game Night: Friends, faith, and fun unite! The first Friday of every month is Game Night at Grace, hosted in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. We will have board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. Light refreshments are provided. Bring a friend or neighbor—we look forward to seeing you there!

♦    Renewing the Church:  The church & the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria & Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall August 9th at 11:20 for the next in our series of discussions on Renewing the Church. 

♦    Our Chrismons in July party was such a success, we’re hosting Part II on Saturday, August 15 from 1 – 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall! RSVP to the office.

♦    Social Ministry August Focus:  Florida's Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday runs through August 20--the perfect time to stock up on school supplies. While you're shopping, please consider picking up a few items for our August School Supply Drive benefiting Oscar J. Pope Elementary School. Drop off donations in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for supporting local students and teachers!

♦     FSC Mocs Move In Day: Our college student neighbors will be moving in on Monday, August 24! We will be offering food and beverages from 9 am to 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall, and tabling by the parking lot. Anyone who would like to help with the morning or afternoon, please reach out to Tom Hager.

♦     The Backpack Ministry helps feed the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary. Please continue to bring ramen noodles and 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter

♦     Join us for Saints Alive on Monday, September 14, at noon! We'll enjoy our usual potluck lunch followed by a fun afternoon of fellowship as we bring back the popular prize game from last May. If you're able, please bring a small prize—something you no longer use or aren't sure what to do with. It was such a hit last time that we're excited to play again!

♦     Please let the office know if you or any of our church family is in hospital or needs home communion.

♦     Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Anne Calhoun, Mabel Carreira, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Philip Hammar, Gloria Hanchard, Brian Hosty, James & Gray Irish, Rich King, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Al Landis, Al Lebel, Sharon Lewis, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Barbara McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Michael O’Sullivan, Art Pranno, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Colline Simpson, Tim Simpson, Arleen & Richard Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Sue Stark, Natalie Thiele, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham.  

♦   Serving Today:     
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- James Irish
       Music - Worship Band
       Ushers -- P.J. Blanchette & Jon Thiele
       Doorkeeper -- Lynn Powers
       Altar Guild - Brenda Hornickle & Larry Lawrence
       Coffee Hour - Tom & Kim Hager
       Flowers --  Naomi Thomsen: To the Glory of God

♦   Birthdays: 8/09: Kristen Storms;
                      8/13: Dan Stoller

Worship Opportunities
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
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