June 23,2002

Today, 8:30 & 11:00 am Morning Worship

Sunday at 6:30 pm the youth will meet at the church and do sign painting for VBS and Baskin Robbins. Also, on Tuesday at 12:30 pm the youth group will meet at the Searings for Bible Study and Papa John’s is donating $1.00 for every pizza sold to a group that buys fans for people in Illinois.

Rantoul UMC will be hosting 500 youth this summer for a work camp. They are asking for cookie donations to help feed this group. Cookies can be dropped off on July 12 from 9am- noon or, bring them to the church by July 11 and they’ll be delivered to Rantoul for you.

A unique musical "The Home of Brave" is going to be presented at the Virginia Theatre. This musical looks at God’s providence in our nation and celebrates our heritage. There also is a time of honoring all veterans during the musical. Tickets are available for $2.00 each at the Virginia Theatre box office.

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Joys and Concerns from last Sunday

Nancy Bible concern for Georgia Hillery tests on Mon and on Wed for cast on arm to see if it can be removed.

The Fergusons joy for the great job done by the youth Saturday clearing the jungle in our back yard.

Martha Rosenbery rejoices in God my Father, grateful for his amazing love; life and His great faithfulness to me. I am thankful for my family. Particularly my own earthly father who is such a treasure. For my brother, John who is an awesome father, following in the footsteps of Christ. And for fathers everywhere, bless their efforts, care & concern for their children. Help them know they make a difference in the lives of their children. And her concern for the Fatherless children everywhere, that they may know Father God in a warm and loving way.

Ritchie Barnett= s concern for Mrs. Harper, a lady on his paper route, she fell down and broke her hip & is in the hospital.

Jill King and Barb Wood= s joy in how wonderful to have Norma Ripkey back today and concern for all those going to Henderson today.

Mary Thompson & Benjamin concern for family traveling; son & granddaughter on way to Boston, Mass. Rich & Sharon in Southern Illinois & Elizabeth in Iowa at band camp.

Janice Roy joy for Jim Roush= s birthday tomorrow and he & Doris will be leaving on vacation and concern for Truman & Pat Price and Chuck= s uncle Kenneth Rauckman.

Shirley Jenkins joy that Mildred Potts is walking some every day. Also, she is taking her dad to Philo for a Father= s Day get-together.

The Henderson work group ask for travel mercies and work project success.

Terry Morgan joy & thankful for a safe trip to Florida. Had a great time at Disney World.

Norma Ripkey joy for recovery & healing. For the many prayers, visits & phone calls. Special thanks for her Angels of Mercy, Barb & Mandy & Maria. Also joy for the Morgan= s safe return from vacation & the good time they had with Beth= s siblings.

Kay Weidner= s joy of her parents recuperating from heart surgery & pneumonia. They are 85 years old & are now going to Gold= s Gym. Thanks for all your prayers for their recovery.

Bob deJong= s joy for the example of his Christian father who opened up his faith & love of learning to him.

Dayna Prestin concern for struggles with some friendships.

Mandy Wood joy for spending Friday evening with close friends.

Lisa Searing joy for Emma is (finally) gaining weight well. Concern for her dad, Joe Meade, who is having severe leg & back pain & will find out this week if surgery is needed.

Marsha Johnston joy for her grandma= s continued recovery after back surgery.

Judie Swanson joy for a delightful wish with my son and his new wife and concern for her continued search for a new job.

Shirley Judy joy for this beautiful day.

Diane Stensland joy for the beautiful cooler days and the cardinal trying to make a nest at her front door.

Joan O= Connell joy of Father= s Day - appreciate Steve who is a good dad to Patrick & Andy and having my family at church.

Steve O= Connell joy that is father is in good health.

Patrick O= Connell joy for a good friend who got positive results from a hospital check-up.

Kenneth Johnston joy that he hit his first home run that was a grand slam and it was the winning hit.

Jeff & Kendall Beasley joy for feeling more comfortable with a new job at Carle and concern for the death of grandfather on Memorial Day & pray for grandmother and other family members.

Judy Wright joy that her mother has been able to return to Canterbury Ridge from the nursing home! Concern that her mother can find a way to better control her chronic pain.

Paul Trinkle joy that he and his wife spent a truly blessful day together fishing Friday, and he caught two large fish.

Jop Long is thankful that her parents are here for the first time and Philip= s concern wishes for prayers for his dad who is away this Father= s Day.

Phyllis Trinkle joy that she was able to return to part time work after being off since Nov. 1 with back surgery.

June Michelson joy in spending day in her son= s beautiful flower garden and knowing her granddaughter home from far places.

Olive Gregory joy that she received video from a nephew in England - 50 years of our Queen and concern that there seems to be so many people in the church with bad backs.

Joy for the recovery of health of a friend following surgery.

Continue in prayer for those that are recovering from surgery, or grieving and those who are ill.

Vacation Bible School - July 15-19, 6-8 p.m.

We invite all children to come and bring a friend. This is always a fun time and great learning experience.

The children of Dale & Marge Hubert are hosting an open house in honor of Marge's 80^th birthday. It will be held at Grace on Sunday, July 7 from 2-4p.m. Your presence is her present.

In order to better serve our very young children, Carol Brown is in need of an extra pair of hands in the church nursery. If you are a parent, grandparent, middle school youth or older and are someone who has a special spot in your heart for our little ones please indicate your willingness to help.

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The children of Grace and Carol thank you!!!

The Trustees have set July 6^th as the date for removing of the shingles in preparation of a new roof on the garage. If you can help remove shingles, contact Ron Stinebring or Doug Bauling. Work will start at 9:00 a.m.

Early Worship Service - 8:15 a.m.

Fellowship Hour - 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 am. - 10:15 a.m.

Late Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Grace UMC is scheduled to deliver 20 gallons of soup July 2 to the TIMES shelter. Soup notes: we accept any pasta, meat, and/or vegetable soup and chili. No cream soups which do not freeze well. Please leave 1 inch of headroom in container. Please label type of soup & date on container. Whatever you bring is gratefully received. Bring your soup to the church any day before July 2 and put in the freezer. TIMES can always use items such as motel soap, shampoos, toothpaste, towels, washcloths and men's socks. Volunteers are always welcomed, there are many things one can do to help. Call 398-7785.

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Fellowship Time: Please remember to sign up to take a turn.

Flowers in the chancel area presented by Anne Parker in memory of her parents, Hank & Carol Parker.

Church Office: 328-1414 (office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00 & 1:00-4:00pm)

Parsonage: 367-1046 Fax: 328-9259 E-mail: urbgumc@net66.com

Mike's cell phone number for emergencies: 898-3148

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