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Promotion Sunday September 13th
New classes- The first graders will receive a Bible and the Brick graduates (current 9th graders) will be honored during the morning Worship Service. Adult classes will be announced and Children’s Music ministry and Sunday school classes will resume. Visit our Sunday school page soon for more info.
Ekklesia Bible study
Ladies, mark your calendars!- Our women's bible study will be starting soon - Sept. 9 and 10. The Wednesday night class will meet from 6:45 - 8:30 pm. The Thursday morning class will meet from 9:15 - 11:15 am. Babysitting will be available during the morning session.
We will be studying 1 Peter: Becoming a Woman of Confidence by Dee Brestin. Whether you have studied the bible for years or you are newer to bible study, you are encouraged and welcome to join us as we learn together! Sign up today and next week with Marisa!
Fall Cleaning
Satyrday, September 19- We will have a fall work day at the Ministry Center on Saturday September 19 from 8-noon (no lunch served, we’ll quit at noon). There will be indoor and outdoor jobs for all ages and skill levels. Youth, this is an easy and fun way to build some volunteer hours.
Dinners for 8
Connect over food- Hospitality Team is planning “Dinners for 8” this fall. This is a great way to get to know people you may not normally cross paths with at Grace. Please see the insert in the News & Notes if you are interested in participating. Becky Law is the contact if you have any additional questions, she can be contacted at rlaw710 (at) hotmail.com or by phone at 515-232-0408.
Operation Christmas Child
It may seem early, but now is a great time to buy things to fill your Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes and to save the plethera of shoe boxes that just invaded your house. Many school supplies are clearanced at the department stores, so you can save some cash by buying now. If you need ideas or wonder what can and can't be put in the boxes, please contact Kim Harms.
HELP Needed list-
Purchasing pop for the youth room. This job involves purchasing pop for the youth room once or twice a month and stocking pop in the youth room refrigerator weekly (or as needed) from the pop purchased. Would also be submitting a request for reimbursement.
Please contact Melonie Stall.
Fellowship Time refreshments needed. Please sign up at the kitchen counter to bring snacks some time this fall. Thank you.
High School Small groups
Wednesday evenings- Get plugged in for spiritual growth! High school small groups meet on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 in various locations. Contact Pastor Gabe if you are interested.
Weekly prayer meetings
Join us in prayer- Saturday mornings 8-9am in the library, and Sunday mornings 8:30-9am in Room 205. Leave prayer request cards in the library or contact Joe Przybyszewski- with requests: sherpajoe (at) huxcomm.net, 597-3891.
Boomerang Express VBS 09
Pictures and video from event- Thank you to everyone who put in so much time and energy for our Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School! Click here for pics and video!