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.

 

Please pray for these prayer concerns this week:

Jo Alexander, Linda Becker, Cris Bourff, Dustin Broadwater, Jim Burt, Linda Chandler, Tammy Cook, Serena Coon, Jim Cunningham, Evelyn Danley, Michal Dawson, Peg Detamore, Earl Duckworth, Tim Galloway, Lucinda Goodnight, Larry Grant, Jodi Guffey, Florence Kearney,  Betty Kellar, Sandy Markus, Linda Maus, Pam Mayfield, Nate Nastase, Betty Edward-Pencek, Linda Potts (Karin Pinto’s mother), Mildred Potts (Karin’s Grandmother), Family of  Beth Rodgers, Laurice Saba, Victims of Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, Belinda Wells, Wade Zimmerman.


If you are in need of a pastor outside office hours the week of November 13, Please call Pastor Rob Ransom at 765-457-2841 or 765-437-5395.

 

United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered fellowship called to offer the  best we can possibly give to God, as we care for our community and world through…

            …worshiping, glorifying, and honoring God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

            …inviting all to grow in the knowledge of the Lord.

            …living a Spirit-filled life through our actions and words.

            …offering the love of Christ to everyone.