CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Today 8:15 a.m. Worship and Communion

9:25 a.m. Worship

10:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts

10:45 a.m. Sunday School

5:00 p.m. “Safe Sanctuaries” Video

5:00 p.m. Worship Arts-Jr./Sr. High Hand bells

6:00 p.m. Jr./Sr. High UMYF

7:00 p.m. Chamber Ensemble

Mon., November 14 6:00 p.m. UMM-Habitat for Humanity

7:00 p.m. Finance Committee

Tues., November 15 8:00 a.m. Grace Prayer Group

9:00 a.m. Experiencing God

9:30 a.m. Exercise

10:00 a.m. Newcomers

11:00 p.m. Faith Circle

1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting

4:45 p.m. Master Teacher Tutoring

7:00 p.m. Rebecca Circle

Wed., November 16 11:00 a.m. Alpha Delta Kappa (Kringles Pastry)

5:30 p.m. Alpha, Life Worth Living, Wednesday Wonderful 6:00 p.m. TOPS, Confirmation

6:30 p.m. Beth Moore Bible Study, Taste of Disciple

7:00 p.m. Altar ChoirThurs., November 17

9:30 a.m. Exercise

6:30 p.m. Jr.,/Sr. High Vocal Choir

7:00 p.m. Disciple-Becoming Disciples & Jesus in the Gospels Vesper Hand bell Choir

7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Team/Parent & Youth Mtg

Fri., November 18 7:15 p.m. Purdue Varsity Glee Club

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY will be the topic of Grace UMM, November 14 at 6:00 pm. Lester Moore from the Kokomo Chapter will be our guest. Women are always welcome. Reservations are needed only for the meal. Reservations for the catered meal may be given to Val Harris at 453-6952.

HEARTS AFIRE is our theme for our stewardship emphasis this year. Today we are inviting you to make your estimate of giving for 2006. We trust that you brought your card with you. If you forgot your card, one is provided in this bulletin, or you may receive one from an usher. Please prayerfully consider how you can express your faith through your tithes and offerings for next year.

BLUE CHRISTMAS—Christmas time can be a very lonely, depressing, "blue" time for those grieving the loss of loved ones or other losses or for those who are all alone when others are partying and gathering with family members. Concerned for those who find it difficult to celebrate at this time of year, Grace church will be offering a Blue Christmas service for anyone who so desires to attend. We hope you will join us on Saturday, December 10, at 5:30pm in the sanctuary.

EVERYONE’S HELP IS NEEDED! The Alpha Celebration Dinner is coming Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. We’d like to ask that each and every adult or young adult at Grace Church consider coming to the dinner. (It’s both the celebration for the end of the fall Alpha Course and an introduction to what Alpha’s about.) Bring your friends, relatives, associates and neighbors. We’ll have a delicious meal followed by the video, “Why Christmas?” You and your guests will learn a little about what the course is like—and you’ll be helping your friends and acquaintances. By your invitation and mine, we can reach the people that can benefit from knowing Jesus by taking the Alpha Course. If each of us would invite one person, think what a difference we could make! Please make reservations by calling the Church Office, 457-5329, or by signing up at the Newcomer display in Fellowship Hall.

WELCOME to worship at Grace United Methodist Church. We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to become a part of our fellowship. This is a holy place for worship, prayer, and celebration of what Jesus Christ is doing in our lives.

CHILDREN are always welcome in our worship services. Ask an usher for a special children’s activity worksheet. First-time guests under age 12 are invited to inquire at the Welcome Center for a special gift. As a courtesy to parents, childcare (nursery thru 4 years) is available across from the sanctuary in Rooms 201 & 203.

HEARING-IMPAIRED WORSHIPERS are encouraged to ask an usher for an individual sound receiver to assist in hearing the worship service.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED WORSHIPERS are welcome to ask an usher for a large print worship bulletin.

COFFEE AND DONUTS is a social time offered between each of our morning worship services. We invite everyone to go to our Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation. Your contributions for donuts support the Youth Fellowship and sustain the coffee ministry.

PLEASE PASS THE ATTENDANCE PADS— Guests and Members are requested to fill out the attendance pads found in the pews. Please take time to read the names as the pads are passed back so you may become familiar with the names of those around you.