Announcements...
POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS - The Poinsettia Order Form is available in the Narthex and Parish Hall. The form may be returned with your payment to Cindy's mailbox in the hallway no later than
December 18th.
DINNER CLUB - We are starting a new dinner club program in 2018! Small groups will be made up of 10-12 people each. This is a great way to get involved and meet other members at Grace. Each group will meet 6 times a year at one another's home for fun and fellowship and will also plan one service project together. If you are interested, please contact Emily no later than January 10th. A sign up sheet in also available in the Parish Hall. Groups will begin meeting in February. More details to come!!
GOOCHLAND CHRISTMAS MOTHER - This year, Grace is sponsoring a family of four with two sons, ages 9 and 4. We will be collecting gifts and food for them and all contributions should be to church no later than
Sunday, Dec. 17th. All presents should be gift wrapped and have a name tag. If someone prefers not to shop they may make a financial contribution by noting "Christmas Mother" in the memo line of their check. We will also provide a grocery gift certificate.
FOOD PANTRY -
Please note we are collecting non perishable food contributions for the Food Pantry on the 3rd Sunday this month which is
December 17th
. The pantry needs canned meats, soups, tomato products, fruit and peanut butter.
SERVERS - We are still trying to fill the following positions:
Christmas Eve 8 pm Service - An Acolyte and One Usher
December 31st 10 am Service - 2 Ushers
Please let Cindy know as soon as possible if you are able to help.
NURSERY HELPERS - Do you love spending time with little ones? We are looking for volunteers to help us with the nursery as we grow our church family. Please email Cindy if you feel called to this important ministry!
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS - Please note that the office will be closed December 26th thru January 2nd. As a result, there will not be announcements printed in the December 31st bulletin. Emily will be available by phone or email for emergencies.
Looking Ahead...
- Morning Prayer - December 13th at 8 am
- Vestry Meeting - December 12th at 6:30 pm
- Goochland Christmas Mother Contributions Due - December 17th
- Food Pantry Sunday - December 17th
- Hanging of the Greens and Cookie Decorating - December 22nd at 11:00 am
- Christmas Eve Services - December 24th at 4 pm and 8 pm
- Office Closed - December 26th thru January 2nd
