Monday, August 31, 2009

Announcements for Aug. 31-Sept. 6

SHAKE: Wednesday night at 7pm

Fall Bible Study--Ladies, the Beth Moore study on Daniel will be starting this week. The evening study on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm and the morning study on Thursday, from 9:30-11:30am.

Men’s Fellowship--Men come join us this Saturday morning at 7am for our Men's Fellowship breakfast

Youth Bonfire--Youth come join us Friday night, September 11 at the Light’s home for a great time of fellowship, food and games. The time is 7-11pm.

Counseling Ministry: If you are interested in helping others through difficult issues, so that they can see a answer from the Bible and know Christ more deeply, Steve Short is offering a counseling class our church highly recommends. There are brochures out on the wooden table, or you call call Pastor Steve (547-0009) for more information. (Contact the office to find out about scholarships available to Grace members.)

(Men’s) Ministry Minded Conference: The elders will be attending Together for the Gospel (t4g.org), April 13-15, 2010. We'd like to extend an invitation to any men that may be interested in joining us. This conference would be especially helpful for men who are considering elder leadership or other ministry opportunities. See the wooden table, or speak to an elder if you are interested. (See Danny before registering to find out about special "group rate" opportunity.)

Revive Our Hearts True Woman National Conference 2010--Ladies, start now preparing for a great weekend getaway at the True Woman National Conference held in Indianapolis. The dates are September 23-25, 2010. You have to sign-up for the conference at their web site, www.ReviveOurHearts.com. The church will be blocking off rooms when available. Contact Linda Gibbons for further details.

Fall 2009 Life Groups: We’re gearing up for LIFE Groups to start the week of September 7-13, 2009. We ask that everyone interested in participating in our studies of Ecclesiastes and Matthew would sign up ASAP to allow us to better administrate the logistics of leadership and participant placement. To sign up, simply fill out a sign up card on the table in the narthex and place it in one of the baskets provided. Even if you were in a group last year (or led one), please fill out a card so that our records are up to date. Thanks in advance for your participation in this vital Grace ministry. If you have questions about what LIFE Groups are or how they work, please contact Marshall Gipe @ 937.932.1991 hm, or marshall@thegipes.com

Do you have a family member on active-duty in the military? We would like to put together a list so that as a church, we might be in prayer for these brave men and women. Please contact Jeni Berger with this information 548-2253 or jdberger416@embarqmail.com. We would also like a picture of your loved one if available.

*Fall Schedule - Service times starting September 13th*
1st Service: 8:30 am Nursery for infant - 3 years
Sunday School: 10:00 am all ages
2nd Service: 11:00 am Nursery and Children’s Church
(4 yrs. - 4th grade)

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