May 2019 Montly Newsletter

Welcome to the GraceChapel Monthly Newsletter! Find out what's happening at GraceChapel and sign-up for events and ministry opportunities. May Calendar of Events ****** May 1 ) - Orca Market May 4 0 - Mom2Mom Ladies Tea May 5 0 - Graduation Recognition May 11 - Saturday Serve May 12 - Baby Dedication ********* . Mother's Day May 15 - Orca Market May 19 - Children's Move-Up Day May 27 - Church Office Closed May 31 - Blood Brothers Kick-Off New Sermon Series Throughout the Bible Jesus encourages people to “come and see”; to follow Him and learn from Him. On April 28, Pastor Jeff began our new sermon series "Come and See...a study on the life of Jesus." We are excited to continue growing together and living into the Word of God!

Easter Week at GraceChapel

SPECIAL NEEDS EASTER EGG HUNT On April 13, 2019, GraceChapel held its 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Children. Over 80 families and 175 children participated. Inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny made this a special day for all! The Schedule of Events included: Quiet Egg Hunt for sensory needs Magnetic Egg Hunt for mobility restriction Beeping Egg Hunt for visual impairment The Easter Egg Hunt was also the launch of GraceChapel's first Saturday Serve. Over 70 people volunteered to help make this event possible for the children and their families. Thanks to all and well done GraceChapel! Photo of Magnetic Egg Hunt for mobility restricted children

HOLY WEEK SERVICES Holy Week was filled with incredible worship that brought people closer to the heart of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We commemorated Palm Sunday with music, baptism and communion. On Good Friday, the worship service was a reflection on the death of Jesus Christ through Scripture readings and prayer. On Easter Sunday we celebrated and worshipped Jesus Christ the Risen King through music and an Easter message from Pastor Jeff! He is risen indeed!

May Events at GraceChapel

Register for May events and ministry opportunities at GraceChapel!

MONTHLY SERVING OPPORTUNITY

REGISTER SATURDAY SERVE May 11 from 8 am - Noon Can you help out for an hour or 2 or more? This month's Saturday Serve we will work together to: Pull up the hardwood floor in the warehouse Lay mulch and do some light landscaping Clean-up around the Church Campus Organize Mason Food Pantry Serve an hour to two or even more! Families are encouraged to serve together!  Brunch and fellowship will be enjoyed by all who serve! Sign-up today by clicking the REGISTER button.

Adult Opportunities

Mom2Mom Mothers, TODAY, MAY 1st is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER . Join us for a Ladies Tea at the delicious BonBonerie on May 4th for our next Mom2Mom event! Mom2Mom is a ministry of Grace Chapel where seasoned mothers build into mothers parenting littles to high schoolers. It’s a great place to connect, learn and grow in your role as a mother. Hats are welcome, it’s a tea party! Cost is $25 per person. Register MEN'S MINISTRY Men long for adventure & challenge, authentic connection and to know they have what it takes to be the man God created them to be! The Blood Brothers Challenge offers men these very opportunities-- it speaks their language and to their heart. Blood Brothers meets for 6 months beginning Friday, May 31 . For more information or to register, click the button below. You can also stop by the table in the church foyer on Sunday, May 5 and talk to men who have done the Blood Brothers Challenge. Info/Register

Children and Youth

GraceChapel would like to recognize all our graduating seniors from High School and College at our 11 am service on May 5th . We will pray for them as they transition to the next season of their lives. Please register by Thursday, May 2. Register

Baby Dedications will take place on Sunday, May 12th . Baby dedication is an opportunity to commit your child to the Lord and to ask the church for help and encouragement. This gives parents the opportunity to publicly announce their desire to raise their child in the Christian faith. Please click the button below if you would like to have your baby dedicated. Register

Kids will be joining their new classes on May 19th. Rumor has it, there will be candy for those moving up, so don't miss out! If you have questions, click here to email Cory Browning, Children's Ministry Coordinator.

Did you know?

ORCA MARKET Today at 3 pm - 7 pm

ORCA Market is a new family friendly street fair where locals can enjoy a fun night of shopping, art and music in downtown Mason! This new outdoor Market will launch TODAY, May 1 from 3PM-7PM and run through August, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. For more information, or to apply to be a vendor, contact Market@ORCACoworking.com

Welcome to GraceChapel Staff Please welcome our newest staff member, Vicki Dudash, to Grace Chapel as our Communications Director. Vicki is building a new Communications Team for people who want to use their gifts for the glory of God at GraceChapel. If you have experience in creative design, writing, web development, ProPresenter, social media, photography or videography, she would love to hear from you at vdudash@grace-chapel.com .

Sermon Recordings When you find you absolutely have to miss church on a Sunday, you can still hear Pastor Jeff's message on the website. Just go to www.grace-chapel.com and click on "sermons" to hear an audio recording.

Have questions or need to contact our staff?

Email Jeff Jeff Greer Senior Pastor Email David David Vermaak Pastor of Community Life Email Andy Andy Keimer Pastor of Children and Youth Email Kevin Kevin Schwieger Marketplace Minister

Email Jen Jen Neyer Creative Arts and Worship Leader Email Karen Karen Buddemeyer Finance Manager Email Vicki Vicki Dudash Communications Director Email Deb Deb Greer Women's Ministry Director

Email Kim Kim Barker High School Ministry Email Cory Cory Browning Children's Ministry Coordinator Email Jodene Jodene Snyder Office Administrator Email Eddie Eddie Dunn Facilities and Maintenance

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