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Church School begins Sept. 9
We invite our parish family to join us on September 9 at the 10am service to help our children and youth launch a new church school year. You will be able to see a Godly Play lesson in church, hear a favorite song from Vacation Bible School, and support the commissioning of our teachers as well as the blessing of our kids.
Parents, please find the registration form here. Print it, complete it, and bring it with you on Sept. 9, or drop it off in the Children & Youth Education Council mailbox in the parish hall. Copies of the form are also available in the Commons. This year church school will begin at 9:45am and conclude at 10:45am for the following reasons:
- It gives the teachers a full hour for gathering, prayer, the lesson, discussion, and closing prayer without being rushed.
- It gives parents a chance to settle their kids in and have a calm entrance into church, maybe some time to chat with each other before the service begins.
- The emphasis is not on cramming the lesson in, but rather the peace of God in a thoughtful, calm environment.
Grace is blessed to have a great teaching staff this year and we are all looking forward to giving our kids...
"the anchor of faith, the rudder of hope, the sails of education, and the paddles of family to keep them going when life's sea gets rough."
Discernment Team announced for rector search
Dear Family of Grace,
On behalf of the vestry I am delighted to let you know that we have appointed a Discernment Team who will serve Grace in the vitally important work of our search for our next permanent rector. Listed in alphabetical order by last name, the members of this team are:
Dan Bruining
Pam Farrell
Lynn Feeter
Bob Foote
Mike Hanson
Anne Kelly
Marcia Lee
Jeff Wescott (vestry liaison)
Harry Wiberg
Each one of these women and men brings a diversity of gifts, experience, and wisdom to the work they will do on our behalf. We ask that you join us in offering them our support, our blessing, our prayers, and our gratitude. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of this process.
The first meeting of the Discernment Team will took place last Wednesday. We will keep you updated on their work every step of the way.
Clare Andreasson, Senior Warden
Healing offered this weekend
at 5p and 10a services
Prayers for healing will be offered during communion, with the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands by the Healing Team. Come to the columbarium during communion.
Worship Participants this weekend
Sat. 5pm
Dixie Stephen, Eucharistic Minister
Chuch Thiel, Lector
Barb Backus, Usher
Sun. 8am
Marcia Lee, Eucharistic Minister
Ivan Ford, Lector
Karla Herbold, Usher
Sun 10am
John Strickler,
Eucharistic Minister
Helen Hankins, Julia Hogan, Lectors
Ellen Schrader, Intercessor
Ken & Glenda Andrews, Ushers
Tom & Carol Fricke, Welcomers
The Altar Flowers are given this weekend by Larry & Susan Burks,
to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for their anniversary.
There are many dates available for altar flower and Sanctuary Lamp dedications - check the sign-up clipboard in the Parish Hall or contact the office.
Service Attendance last weekend, Sept. 1-2
Sat. 5pm 38
Sun. 8am 22
Sun. 10am 77
For the month ending July 31, 2018
Total Operating Income: $41,952
Total Operating Expenses: $35,482
Mortgage Balance: $304,095
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Women's Book Club resumes Sept. 10 at 6pm
at Jubilee House
Any woman is welcome to attend and welcome to bring a friend.  Our book for Sept. is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. There is a list of books for the coming year on the bulletin board in the parish hall-look for the little pink slip. If you are unable to attend in Sept. you can join us any month, based on your interest in the title or the amount of time that you have for reading. Take some time to enjoy a book and then enjoy it a second time seeing it through "other eyes" as we discuss it. For more information you may call or email Kate Wood:
231-941-5785 or email
STAG Dinner Sept 10 at 6pm in the Parish Hall
Join the men of St. Theo Amity Guild (STAG) for their monthly gathering, which includes Evening Prayer, fellowship and a delicious meal. All men of the parish are welcome to attend.
Women's Prayer Circle resumes Sept. 11 at noon
After a summer hiatus, the Women's Prayer Circle will resume our  weekly gatherings, beginning Tuesday, September 11. Please note the change in day and time. We meet for an hour, and all women who enjoy praying in community are welcome. We meet in Lower Level 4 (Youth Room). If you have questions, please call Penny Campo-Pierce at 231-590-1320.
YOU Can Read The Bible class to begin Sept 12
Eddie Grim will lead us in a 'Learn by Doing' experience of
 reading the Bible, using the book
The Bible Tells Me So - Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable To Read It by Peter Enns. This is a hands-on, learn by doing, open discussion class, and any questions about the Bible are fair game. Join us for six Wednesdays for potluck and lively discussion.
Great Courses Christian History
Study and discussion to begin Sept. 18
3p to 4p at Jubilee House
Join us in the comfortable living room at Jubilee House, get a cup of coffee and learn and discuss together our Christian History from the "Great Courses" (Teaching Company) DVD's that Marilyn
 Johnson has so generously provided for us.
The Great Courses are academic courses taught by some of the best college professors in the country.
Unity Service Sun., Sept. 30 at 10am
No Sat. 5pm or Sun. 8am services will be held that weekend. We will have a parish picnic after the 10am service. Please join us!
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Tuesday
Morning Prayer 8:15 am
Women's Prayer Circle 12 noon
Wednesday
Men's Prayer Group 7:30 am
Wed. Eucharist 10:00 am
Centering Prayer 11:00 am
Saturday
Holy Eucharist 5 pm
Sunday
Holy Eucharist 8 am
Holy Eucharist 10 am
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Lectionary Readings
& Daily Prayer
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This Weekend's Readings
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 18
Isaiah 34:4-7a
James 2:1-17
Mark 7:24-37
Psalm 146
Next Weekend's Readings
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 19
Isaiah 50:4-9a
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Psalm 116:1-8
The Daily Office
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Birthdays
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Bill Smith
Sandy Stockemer
John Zimmerman
Katie Meyers
Kay Rickard
Gabe Flowers
George Goldkuhle
Donna Olendorf
Meghan Elliott
Dixie Stephen
Henry Goldkuhle
Barbara Klugh
Ella Trout
Jerry Beasley
Anniversaries
Larry & Susan Burks
Kim Gyr & Sandy Seppala Gyr
Jim & Candice Westerfield
Glen & Dottie Williams
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Prayer Lists
Did you know Grace has 2 prayer lists?
* To be added to the prayer list found in the bulletin contact
** If you would like to be added to the Daughters of the King (DOK) prayer list and be prayed for daily,contact Penny Campo-Pierce at 231-946-1224 or
[email protected]
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Contact Us
341 Washington St.,
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone 947-2330;
Fax 947-3011
Website
www.gracetc.org
For Pastoral Emergencies
The Rev. Kathryn Costas
828-273-2296
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Staff Contact Information
Clergy:
Office:
Office Coordinator:
Buildings & Grounds Coordinator:
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What's Happening at Grace?
What's Happening in our Diocese?
What's Happening in the National Church?
National Church website
Turn in your Oleson's receipts to benefit the Grace Food Pantry!
Oleson's Community Share Program
Here's how it works:
- You shop at Oleson's for groceries (liquor sales do not qualify for points)
- Turn in your receipts to the church. Look for the envelope on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall, and place your receipts inside it.
- We submit receipts back to Oleson's
- We are granted cash rewards for the food pantry ($1 spent on groceries = 1 cent in Community Share points)
For every $5000 in receipts we submit, we receive $50 in cash for our food pantry. Every little bit helps!
Thank you for participating!
Click here to learn more...
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