GRACE NOTES February, 2017 Grace United Church of Christ
307 N. Plymouth St., Culver, In 46511
Ph. 574-842-2331e-mail [email protected]
Office hrs. 9-12 T, W, F
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY,
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
The grace of the Holy Spirit and the peace of Christ be with you.
Happy February, Grace Friends!
It’s really cold outside, but Grace Church is emanating warmth and care from within our walls. We continue to provide ministry in so many ways, and for that we should be thankful. Our ministry to the community continues to be strong with the Mid Month Meal, our support of the Blessings in a Backpack program, and in other countless ways in which we touch the people of Culver. We have much for which we should be proud and thankful!
So, what are our next steps? We are so excited to have called Sam Boys as our Worship
Leader. Sam will be leading us in worship for the foreseeable future, sharing his gifts of ministry and scripture based teaching. We are so grateful to have him in our midst! Sam’s wife, Tammy, has also been with us regularly, and we are thankful to have her in our midst!
As we are entering into unchartered territory with our ministry model, the UCC IKC
conference has assured us that this new model is acceptable, actually embraced, by them. The care that we lack, however, is pastoral care and visitation for shut-ins. Our own Lynn Young, a divinity student in our care, has graciously offered her support in this area. Lynn has also offered to lead a bible study or book group for adults. The Grace Church Council has accepted this offer and would like to move forward on the ministry model of Sam leading us in worship and Lynn visiting our folks who need support outside of the church walls and doing adult education. Since the Council is suggesting that we call Lynn in the capacity of Pastoral Care and Education Leader, we believe that a vote of the congregation is necessary. This vote will take place at a congregational meeting on Sunday, February 5
th.
The future is bright for our church. We are moving forward spiritually, philanthropically,
and financially. I, for one, treasure the times that we share together, and I hope that you do, too. I look forward to seeing many of you this Sunday.
Peace, Cory
Food Pantry—on-going collection of items always needed—
especially paper products, shampoo, laundry and dish soap.
Blessings in a Backpack continues to be a success. For
February we will collect Ritz crackers. In December we collected
200 oatmeal packets and January 133 cans of soup. Good Job!
Card Ministry is doing a fantastic job of keeping all of our
Gracies encouraged, welcomed, congratulated and other joyful wishes.
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Grace UCC Council
January 18, 2017
Sam Boys will be our worship leader by unanimous vote of the congregation.
We will vote on 2/5 for Lynn Young to be Pastoral Care and Education Leader.
Mic will continue to clean some portions of the church, but we need someone
to help clean the sanctuary, Zion Hall, and the bathrooms.
We need a back up secretary.
We also need a youth Sunday School teacher—at least once a month.
Plan to remove carpet from youth room on Sunday, 2/19 at 1:00.
Next meeting is February 14, 2017.
The UCC provides an inspiring daily
devotional for free.
Go to UCC.org/dailydevotional.
Grace UCC BCE
January 18 , 2017
Tentatively planned the events for 2017.
Lenten project is the food pantry.
How we will celebrate Mothers Day, Fathers
Day and Graduation.
Need new members.
Fall Fest will be on October 22nd.
We need ideas for LakeFest parade entry and
the scarecrow. Not too early to start thinking.
Balance for Noisy Offering is $847.57
Next meeting will be February 14, 2017
Next Euchre date is
February 5th, at 5:30.
Other games available
and we have a great
pool table !!
Come join in the fun !!
It is always good to have folks join the
residents at Miller’s for worship — our
next time is Feb. 28th at 2:00.
Bingo at Miller’s is another opportunity to
bring a bit of sunshine into the lives of the
residents. If you have a 4th Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 free, come help.
GRACE WOMEN’S
VOICE
We did not meet in
January.
All the women are
invited to Join us for
our February meeting
on 2/1/17. Please Join us for a short
business meeting, a fun valenine
program with Mic Butler and a yummy
dessert.
We’ll see you next on Wednesday, February 15th.
Help is needed to set- up and clean up!
M M M Good!!
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Keep these folks and their families in your prayers.
Jim Shore, John Elliott, Leroy Bean, Bob Puckett, Sandy Middleton, Pat Birk and Mae
Micksell (Miller’s), Janet Baker, Annette Dietrich, Art Guidice, Stephanie Evans (Lisa
Elliott’s niece), Dave Bendy and Mike Fitterling.
Living away from Culver: Barb Howlett, Kate Hatten and Sara Rising,
The more I think about it,
the more I realize there is
nothing more artistic than
to love others.
Vincent Van Gogh
February 1 (Weds) 7:00 Women’s Voice
February 5 (Sun) following worship—congregational meeting and vote
February 9 (Thurs) 6:00 Dinner and Discussion at First
February 12 (Sun) Noisy Offering
2:00 Worship at Miller’s
5:30 Euchre
February 14 (Tues) - 5:30 BCE (Board of Christian Education)
6:00 Council Meeting
February 15 (Weds) 6:00- Mid-Month Meal
February 19 (Sun) following worship—make up picture day for church directory
1:00—Work day - pull carpet from kids room & other fun stuff
February 22 (Weds) at 2:30—Miller’s Bingo
Sunday
Worship
9am
Tuesdays
10 — 12
Food Pantry
Wednesdays
TOPS meeting
3 — 4:30
Going on at other churches
Pretty Lake Trinity Church is having their annual Souper Bowl Sunday on 2/5/17 from 11:30 till
2:00. They will be serving five different, delicious soups, sandwiches and desserts.
Pretty Lake Trinity Church is also having a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, 3/4/17 from 8:30 am
till 3:00 pm.—breakfast and lunch included. Beautiful feet is the theme—slippersto rest in the
Lord, Tennis shoes to serve Him quickly. Donate nice used shoes to give to women’s shelter .
It’s an inspiring, fun day of fellowship. Call Kathy to sign up.
February Goings-On at Grace
Coloring for fun and meditation
Worship Leader
Sam Boys
Church Secretary
Kathy Berindei
Office ph. # 574-842-2331
Office hours 9-12— Mon, Tue, Fri
Church e-mail: graceculverucc@gmail,com
Board of Christian Education (BCE)
President: Jan Fitterling
Secretary:
Treasurer: Helen Fishburn
Member: Mic Butler
Grace United Church of Christ
Leadership List for 2017
Council
President: Cory Barnes (Elder)
Financial Sec.: Wanda VonEhr (Elder)
Treasurer: Dan Adams (Elder)
Vice-President: Susan Thews (Deacon)
Recording Secretary: Cory Barnes
BCE Liaison: Kathy Berindei (Elder)
Deacons:
Dave Bendy
Mike Fitterling
Women’s Voice
President: Wanda VonEhr
Vice President:: Mic Butler
Secretary: Kathy Berindei
Treasurer: Helen Fishburn
Grace United Church of Christ
307 N Plymouth St
Culver IN 46511
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