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MID-WEEK LETTER from Grace United Methodist Church

November 30, 2006 Editor: Linda Entwistle

LAST WEEK:

I breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday, after mailing out the pledge cards for 2007. It has been a very busy two months, with the planning and execution of the stewardship drive and receptions, the Homecoming banquet, and our charge conference.

Although we have yet to collect the pledge cards, do some follow up, and report the results to the congregation, most of the work is done.

Now we have a quiet space during which we each prayerfully consider what we can do to support Grace Church and the work of God at this time, in this place.

 

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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: spaghetti, crackers, gelatin desserts

 

FINANCIAL UPDATE: We started 2006 with $12,662 in advance pledges in hand. To date, we have had:

Additional income of $202,623 Expenses of $220,242

 

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

Friday, Dec. 1: * Decoration of the sanctuary for Advent, 9:00 to10:30 a.m. Light refreshments afterward. All are welcome.

Issues of Aging at 10:30 a.m. in the Seekers Sunday school room.

Sunday, Dec. 3: * Pledge Sunday.

Grace Years worship service at Parkview at 2:00.

Grace Years worship service at Florida House at 4:00.

High School Youth Fellowship will meet at 5:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

Monday, Dec. 4: Growing in Grace will rehearse at 4:00 in the sanctuary.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 5: Quilters will meet at 6:30.

Angelus hand bell choir will rehearse at 6:30.

Chancel choir will rehearse at 7:30.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 6: Men's breakfast group will meet at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Cherub Choir will rehearse at 5:30.

Praise and Worship service with Life Song at 6:30 in the sanctuary.

WellSpring begins at 7:30 in the sanctuary.

 

Thursday, Dec. 7: * UMW Salad Supper at 6:30. All women are welcome. Bring table service and a dish to share.

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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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