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Welcome Pastor Niall!
Moms of Grace 9:30am Prayer
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Body&Soul 7:30am
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Men’s Study FSR @ 6:00 am
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Moms of Grace 9:30am Meet at Bob Evans
Pastor Appreciation Thank You
October 18, 25
November
Craft & Sewing
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December
Prayer Meeting Xmas Choir 6-7 6:30pm Wrshp Tm 7pm
Breathe 6pm FSR
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Body&Soul 7:30am
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2 1 Peter 9:30am FSR
Men’s Study FSR @ 6:00 am
Breathe 6pm FSR
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Body&Soul 7:30am
We are once again putting together a mixed choir of adults & high school youth to perform at our Christmas program. No experience is needed, however you must attend 6 of the 8 rehearsals including the Saturday morning run through on December 8th. All rehearsals are from 6-7pm in the Sanctuary.
Moms of Grace 9:30am
Looking forward to “An Evening in December 4” with you!
Prayer Meeting Xmas Choir 6-7 Wrshp Tm 7pm 6:30pm
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Body&Soul 7:30am
Men’s Study FSR @ 6:00 am
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1 Peter 9:30am FSR
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Body&Soul 7:30am
Helping Study 6:30-8pm
Breathe 6pm FSR
9:30-10:45am The Unchanging Word in Changing Times
General Announcements
Sunday, November 4
DON’T FORGET!!
Saturday Morning Coffee in the FSR
For dinner on Saturday
Saturday Evening Dinner & 2nd Session 5pm dinner (rsvp to
[email protected]) 6:30 Evening Session Begins The Changing Shape of Kingdom Advance
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For Childcare
Fresh Start Prison ministry outerwear drive
Large print copies of today’s song lyrics can be acquired at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary!
Wednesday, Oct. 24 6-8pm The Vanity of Riches
Sign up in the foyer!
MISSION CONFERENCE with Dr. Larry Jones November 3-4
“Until He Returns” Bible Study is held on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month from 6:30-8:30pm
Sewing & Crafting Day! - October 26 & 27 Fireside Room
Wednesday Night Youth Group
Metamorphosis
Prayer Meeting Xmas Choir 6-7 Wrshp Tm 7pm 6:30pm
ATTENTION LADIES! Come for fellowship & finish up, or get started, on a new project! Don't sew? Bring whatever kind of project you are working on. Lunch is potluck. Everyone is welcome - Please Contact Barb or Virginia if you are planning to come on Saturday only!! Questions: Virginia Snow 838-2512 or Barb Hankemeier 963-4718
On behalf of Pastor Len, Pastor Andy, and Pastor David, we would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the congregation of Grace Church for the words of appreciation and generosity that you expressed to us on Pastor Appreciation Sunday last week! Words cannot express how humbled and grateful we are to be a part of such a warm, loving, and giving congregation. We feel genuinely appreciated, not only in the month of October, but throughout the year in many tangible ways including your acts of kindness, your expressions of love, and your words of encouragement. Serving our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ at Grace Church is a blessing and a privilege, but you all make it a true joy. Our prayer is that God would abundantly bless you in all of the same ways that you have been a blessing to us. Thank you SO much as we continue to strive to become more fully devoted followers of Christ together here at Grace Church!
Youth Activities
Women’s in the Gap time 11am
Fall Back!
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Run through on the 8 from 9-10am Performance on the 9th at 6:30pm
Women’s in the Gap time 11am Helping Study 6:30-8pm
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in or prayers, remembering before our God your work of faith and labor or love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
Grace Christmas Choir
1 Peter 9:30am FSR
Women’s in the Gap time 11am Helping Study 6:30-8pm
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Donations of gently used or new winter coats, hats, scarves, & gloves are being collected for men at the Lincoln Correctional Center. Items can be left in the designated box in the Grace Church mailroom. Please call Pam Buggar with any questions (530-3203)
P David will continue this semester’s theme from Ecclesiastes, “Living a Meaningful Life”. Hope you can make it!
Jr and Sr High students will be going through separate 4 week Bible studies titled “The Power of Knowing God” starting Sunday, October 28 from 6:00-7:30pm in the “Crossing” (aka Youth Room). You may know about God, but do you truly know what He says about Himself—and what He wants from you? This eyeopening study will help you gain a true understanding of God’s character and His ways. As you discover for yourself who He is, you’ll be drawn into a deeper, more personal relationship with the God of the universe—a relationship that will enable you to confidently display His strength in life’s most challenging circumstances. Cost of the study is $10. Feel free to come to the study even if you did not sign up to participate!
Grace Giving Report YTD Giving
YTD Expenses
Giving
Weekly
(9/30/18)
(9/30/18)
(10/14/18)
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General
$537,891
$534,576
$ 13,944
$14,319
Missions
$ 77,164
$ 77,327
$1,680
$ 2,070
Children’s Activities: infant through 5th grade - Kidzone
In the spotlight
6th grade through 8th grade - Upper Rooms of the Activity Center 9th grade through 12th grade - The Crossing in the Activity Center Young Adults: (College age & up) Underground Café, Can You Keep Your Faith in College?, Scott & Tammy Callicott Body Builders: (all adults) The Fireside Room, Romans,
Today’s Schedule of Events Welcome Pastor Niall & Family!
Bruce Rawlins, Mike Filippini
As for Me and My House: (all ages, situations) C122, 8-weeks on Joshua, Pastor David & Marianne Gross
9 & 10:45am - Pastor Niall is preaching in both services 12pm - Join us for a potluck lunch in Activity Center
12:45pm - Q&A with Pastor Niall and Christy Philyaw 10:45 AM
1:15pm - Closing comments / dismiss rd
Children’s Activities: (infant through 3 grade) Kidzone Berean: (everyone ~40’s +) C120, Ephesians, Jim Cox Rock Climbers: (everyone all ages) C124, Proverbs / Song of
6:30pm - Come to the church meeting & congregational vote on Pastor Niall’s candidacy as senior pastor
Solomon, Paul Bronke, Mike Hardy, Todd Feehan
Pray for Our Church Family Elder: Greg Scott, Trina
Staff: Kelly Graeber (Director of Children’s Ministries) Jim People in our Congregation: Jean Brooks Dorothy Bruehl Richard & Judy Buchanan Tricia Buckley, Abigail J.R. & Pam Buggar
Expectant Mothers: Megan McClintick Allison Nelson Prayer Partnership with Advocate BroMenn: Operating Rooms The 11 operating rooms are used for placement of ear tubes; hip and knee replacements; gynecological, open heart, and brain surgeries.
Ministry Staff Len Thebarge ..........................Sr. Associate Pastor ....(c)530-6716,
[email protected] David Gross . Associate Pastor of Student & Family
[email protected] Andy McLellan ….Associate Pastor of Music & Worship Arts.…
[email protected] Kelly Graeber................ Director Of Children’s Ministry ...............
[email protected] Denise Courtright ...................... Office Manager ............................
[email protected] Dawn Hozian ............................... Office Assistant ..............................
[email protected] Elders of Grace Church……………………………………………….………
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6:30pm, Sunday, October 21 Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this special meeting on Sunday, October 21 in the Sanctuary. We will hold a congregational vote on Pastor Niall Philyaw’s candidacy as senior pastor. Childcare will be available for children through 5th grade. All Grace attendees are invited to attend; however, only Grace Church members 18 years and older and in good standing will be eligible to vote.
October 21, 2018
Please feel free to join any of these classes!
9:00 AM
Our Mission: Together, Becoming Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ
Christian Education
1311 W. Hovey Ave. Normal, IL 61761 309-452-5076 www.gracenormal.org
Sunday Morning at 9:00 am
& 10:45am
A Community of Love Pastor Niall Philyaw 1 Corinthians 12-14
Worship in Song & Gathering Worship in Welcome Worship in Giving Worship in The Word
Prayer of Salvation
If you have an emergency over the weekend and need to contact a pastor,
“Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow Jesus as Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
please call the emergency number .............................................................................. 825-2472
CCLI Music License No 382064
Global Outreach Mission Team…………………………………………
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