January 2019

Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, North The GraceVine

Grace Episcopal Church 419 S. Main Street Lexington, NC 27292-3234 336.249.7211 phone 336.249.8711 fax gracechurch@lexcominc.net

www.gracechurchlexington.org or http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/ Sunday Services Rite 1 - 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel Rite 2 - 11:00 a.m., in the Church 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Summer - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Christian Formation for All Ages

On Sunday, January 6 there will not be Adult Forum or Children's Sunday School. We will instead gather at 5:00 pm for a Pot Luck dinner in the Undercroft and then light the luminaries before our annual Epiphany Service at 6:00. Please bring a simple dish to share, preferably soup or sandwiches.

Adult Forum January 13 -- Gail Rogers will introduce "Reading Between the Lines" (formerly Bible Workbench). If you've ever been curious about this program that meets on Wednesdays, come find out what it's all about.

January 20 and 27 — Lee Dukes and David Inabinett will be leading sessions of Aging and End of Life issues and how they relate to spirituality.

Children's Sunday School In January the children's Sunday School Classes will

start a unit of Jesus and John the Baptist. Kids will explore who John the Baptist was and find out more about Baptism.

Growing Episcopalians In December the Growing Episcopalians and other youth participated in the

Thanks to everyone who came to cheer us on! Thank you to Kate Carey for providing snacks for everyone on the float while we waited for the parade to start!

GEs will meet again on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:30 - 7:00 in the Undercroft.

Epiphany

Sunday January 6, 2019

10:00 AM—Rite 1 & Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

5:00 PM—Dinner and Fellowship in the UC

6:00 PM—Feast of Lights Service in the Church

Thank You

Recently, I was introduced to a woman in a Lexington Shop who said to me, “I feel like I should know you. Aren’t you connected to a local church?” My reply was, “Yes, I believe I am.”

And that reply has caused me to think of just how connected I really am to this church, this

of Grace.

On December 21, I was totally surprised by the loving expressions of “Grace Gratitude” shown me. The choir planned this in total secrecy; I did not have a clue! I thank you, choir, and thank you, Grace Church for allowing me to serve for this long period of time. It has been 55 years of personal growth and joy in music, ministry, and mirth!

Happy New Year! ~ Joan

Jan 1 Belvie Gilleland

Jan 1 Thomas Manning

Jan 2 Marisa Jones

Jan 2 Baxter Ingram

Jan 4 Mike Wagner

Jan 9 Penny Taylor

Jan 11 Shawn Hodge

Jan 11 Cameron Miller

Jan 12 Will Burke

Jan 14 Pam Alley

Jan 16 Rhonda Bralkowski

Jan 16 Jon-Eric Thomas

Jan 18 Ed Timberlake

Jan 21 Miles Cleckley

Jan 22 Virginia McDonald

Jan 24 Fred Adkins

Jan 25 Mary-Cameron Welborn

Jan 26 Bebe Briggs

Jan 29 Rachel Ingram

Jan 30 Richard Wolfe

January Birthdays Adkins, Mark Parishioner Alexander, Cora Friend Alexander, Teresa Carol Jordan’s step-sister Amon, Amanda Rick Mack’s sister Asebes, Ella B & W MacKinstry’s granddaughter Bralkowski, Mike & Rhonda Parishioners Brown, Baylee Parishioner Burkhart, Dottie Parishioner Burkhart, Jerry Parishioner Burkhart-Smith, Amy Art’s daughter Burr, Chris Former Parishioner Callicutt, Abbie Friend Caudle, Karen Friend Clifford, Anna Friend Cooper, Richard Friend Curia, Morgan Former Parishioner Egan, Mike Parishioner Garland, Shana Friend Garner, Frances Parishioner Grimes, Jane Parishioner Hanna, George K. Everhart’s brother Hare, Rob Penny Taylor’s brother Harris, Kristen Friend Hodges, Chris & Mike Parishioner Jones, Treva S. Husted’s sister-in-law Kesler, Jimmie Friend Kepley, Evelyn Lynne Cleckley’s mother King, Anne Former Parishioner Koonts, Sydnie Friend Lang, Sally Parishioner Mack, Lynn Parishioner Marshall, Angela Kathie Goodman’s cousin May, Carol & Bert Parishioners Michael, Molly Talmadge’s cousin Miller, Seth Parishioner Onorato, Page Parishioner Orren, Frank Friend O’Shea, Mike & Fran Glenn’s father & step-mother Plott, Gabby Friend Pollard, Barbara Jo Friend Ratton, Tom Friend Reynolds, Bob Friend Rojas, Jacklynn M&L Cleckley’s granddaughter Sheets, Suzy Parishioner Sherman, Sheryl Kathie Goodman’s cousin Sills, Denise Friend Silversides, Talmadge Parishioner Sink, Robin Parishioner Smith, Martha Ellen Parishioner Stokes, Ellie Kate Friend Tilley, Robin David Garner’s niece Underwood, Toni Friend Welch, Frances Suzy Sheets’ mother Whitehurst, Bill Friend Williams, Jay Parishioner Young, Charlotte Carolyn Wolfe’s sister

Prayer List

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The Grace Church Endowment Scholarship application form is now online. Applications

must be received in the church office by March 4, 2019

January Ministries Schedule

Jan 6 Epiphany

Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10

Lector 9:00 11:00

10:00 Mary Matthews 6:00 Barry Wardle

Belinda MacKinstry Ed Huneycutt

Philip Matthews Pam Harvey

Walter Beeker Kristi Allred

TBD TBD

LEM Mary Matthews Pat Plummer

Karl Bolstad Kathie Goodman Pat Plummer

Clarice Surratt TBD Pat Plummer

TBD

Intercessor Belvie Gilleland Penny Taylor Kathy Johnson Robin Petruzzi TBD TBD

Acolytes 6:00 Owen Miller Rachel Ingram Form Ingram

Sidney Briggs Lyndon Briggs Hadley Briggs

Erik Petruzzi Cooper Petruzzi Charlie Manning

Kate Inabinett Ward Inabinett Anderson Carter

Owen Miller Virginia & William McDonald

Will Burke Rachel Ingram Ford Ingram

Ushers Tommy Black Barry Wardle

Art Burkhart Bill Gilleland

Sims Riggan John Burke

Joe Wallace TBD TBD

Greeters Penny Taylor Ed & Diane Huneycutt

NEEDED Patricia Wardle TBD TBD

Nursery Cameron Miller Shannon Jones Beth Burke Robin Petruzzi TBD TBD

Social Hour Clarice & Henry Surratt

Robin & Mark Petruzzi

Mary-Cameron & Brent Welborn

Pam & Steve Harvey

TBD TBD

Sunday Lunch TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Flowers Lynn Meeks Ed & Carol Jorden

OPEN OPEN Karl & Mary Bolstad

Altar Guild: Page Onorato, Frances Garner, Pam Harvey, Carol Jordan, Renee Kaley, Talmadge Silversides, Peggy Walser, Mimi Duquette

Crisis Ministry Meal — January—John & Beth Burke, Penny & John Taylor, Emily & Heather Shaw, Charlie Manning February—Sandra & Bob Husted, Belvie & Bill Gilleland, Barry & Patricia Wardle March— Sandy & Terry Reynolds, Shannon Jones, David & Belinda Thomas April—Beth DeLapp, Lisa Timberlake, Staley Nance (Page Onorato, Bett Hargrave)

Vestry Person of the Month: Miles Cleckley

Grace Pantry Food of the Month: January—Macaroni & Cheese / Ramen Bar Soap

February—Cans of Soup Toilet Tissue March—Boxes of Individually packaged Oatmeal Toothpaste/Toothbrush April—Cans of Vegetables / Fruit Paper Towels

*If you are unable to serve on the assigned Sunday, please secure a substitute and notify the church office by Wednesday noon prior to the Sunday you are assigned.

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CR = Commons Room CL1 = Classroom 1, 1st floor CL4 = Classroom 4, 2nd floor Chr = Choir Room UC = Undercroft CL2 = Classroom 2, 1st floor CL5 = Classroom 5, 2nd floor Nsy = Nursery Room CS = Children’s School CL3 = Classroom 3, 2nd floor CL6 = Classroom 6, 2nd floor CH = Church CP = Chapel

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7:00 pm UC Dav. Cty. Dem. Women 8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

Food Pantry Item of the Month: Macaroni & Cheese / Ramen Noodles

Non-Food Item: Bar Soap

Church Office Closed

1:00-2:30 CR BWB

1:00-2:30 CR BWB

3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

Church Office Closed

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons

6:00 pm CR Food Ministries

Meeting

7:15 Choir Practice

7:15 Choir Practice

2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons

11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons

3:30-5:00 pm Harp Lessons

2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons

2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons

Church Member Private Meeting

UC reserved 1-3 pm

1:00-2:30 CR BWB 7:15 Choir Practice

3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons

2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons

3:30-5:00 pm Harp Lessons

5:30—7:00 pm UC

Undercroft Activities

Commons Room Activities

EPIPHANY

3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons

2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons

2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons

2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons

3:30-5:00 pm Harp Lessons

1:00-2:30 CR BWB 7:15 Choir Practice

1:00-2:30 CR BWB 7:15 Choir Practice

3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons

2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons

2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons

3:30-5:00 pm Harp Lessons

11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons

11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon