Grace Episcopal Church 
Weekly Update
PENTECOST...
On Sunday, we will celebrate Pentecost which is considered to be the birth of the church.  But what does Pentecost really mean?  It is actually the day that the Holy Spirit descended over the Disciples after Jesus ascended.  Even though there had been followers of Jesus at that point, there was no official definition of the body of believers until this occurred.

What better way to kick off praying for the ministry of Grace Church than at this time of Pentecost as we build our vision for the future. 

The members of the Acts Bible Study have written a prayer that grew out of the desire to better nurture our church family and the greater Goochland community. We hope it will be a meaningful way for you to participate in enriching our outreach, worship, and fellowship with one another.

God, we thank you for Grace Church; for the family, friends, and neighbors who gather together to worship and serve you. We thank you for the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that make up this body of Christ. And we thank you for the resources you have granted us to minister to and care for your creation. Please help us be more aware of those most in need. We pray that you guide us as we work to love others as you have loved us. We pray for strength and faithfulness as we discern the future of Grace Church. Help us to be good stewards of our time and our resources. May you bless us with open hearts and minds to renew our commitment to you, to our church family and to the Goochland community. Amen.
Announcements...

S UMMER SCHEDULE - Our summer schedule has started with one Sunday service at 10:00 am followed by coffee hour.

PRESIDING BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY IN RICHMOND - We are excited to invite you to a special service of Holy Eucharist today,  Tuesday, May 30 at 4:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church on River Road .  The Episcopal Preaching Foundation will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, preaching about the Jesus Movement.  The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston will preside.  Nursery care is available as well as a reception following the service.

RELAY FOR LIFE – The Grace Church Team will be participating in the Relay for Life event to be held on June 16th at the Goochland Elementary School field. The opening ceremony will be at 7 pm. This is the primary fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and ALL proceeds go for services to end this dreaded disease.  There are a number of ways to contribute, one of which is to purchase luminaries for the event to honor a survivor or caregiver or to honor the memory of a loved one or friend.  A sign-up sheet is posted in the Parish Hall and Sam Wright will be available for anyone wishing to purchase a luminary or answer questions.  Please feel free to contact Sam Wright at 804-380-0582 or email at Wrightst71@earthlink.net should you have any questions.  

 Looking Ahead...

  • Bishop Curry Visit at All Saints - May 30
  • Pentecost and Baptism of Leith Smith - June 4

If you have an announcement, please email it to Cindy Harper at gracechurch2955@gmail.com by Wednesday morning each week. 
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       Happy Birthday this week to: 

Harriet Meader - June 2

Happy Anniversary this week to:

Emily and Dwayne Dunevant - May 28
Katie and Brian Myers - June 2
This Sunday at a Glance

SUMMER SCHEDULE
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II - Pentecost and Baptism followed by Coffee Hour

Lectionary Readings for June 4, 2017
John 7: 37-39
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13