MID-WEEK LETTER from Grace United Methodist Church

May 10, 2007 Editor: Linda Entwistle

LAST WEEK:

Popcorn and the first planting of sweet corn went into the ground 10 days ago. I've been told that it has come up, but could use a little rain. Jim Roush says we should be eating fresh corn shortly after the Fourth of July.

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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: fruits, jelly, gelatin desserts

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FINANCIAL UPDATE: To date, we have had:

Income of $84,793 Expenses of $79,750

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THE CALENDAR: (Please note especially items marked with an asterisk).

Thursday, May 10: J.O.Y. sharing group will meet in the parlor at 7:00.

Sunday, May 13: * The Cherub Choir will be bringing us the message at both worship services today! (Rev. Mike will be attending Alison's graduation.)

Grace Years worship service at Parkview in Savoy at 2:00.

* The high school youth fellowship will take a break for the rest of the month, due to Mothers' Day (13th), the Spring concert (20th), and Memorial Day weekend (27th).

Monday, May 14: Growing in Grace rehearsal at 4:00 in the sanctuary.

Finance committee will meet at 7:00.

Tuesday, May 15: Quilters will meet at 6:30.

Angelus hand bell choir will rehearse at 6:30 in the music room.

Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:30 in the sanctuary.

Wednesday, May 16: Men's Breakfast Group will meet at 6:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Cherub Choir will practice at 5:30.

Life Song will practice at 6:30 at the Aters' home.

WellSpring service at 7:30 in the sanctuary.

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If you know of someone who is in need of pastoral care, please contact the church office (328-1414) or respond to the e-mail address above.

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