Grace Episcopal Church 
Weekly Update
January 9, 2020
Hold the date! We will host our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 2nd after the 11 am service. Lunch will be served. Vestry will provide the main portion of the meal but we are asking everyone else to please bring a side or dessert to share.

New Vestry members will be elected, highlights from 2019 will be presented, and we will review the approved 2020 budget. This is an important day to celebrate Grace Episcopal Church so we hope to see you there!
Sermon
Click here of you would like to see Emily' s January 5th Sermon 010520 Sermon
Announcements

Funeral for Bill Bolton - Several people have asked about funeral arrangements for Bill Bolton. We will come together on Tuesday, January 14th at 1 pm to celebrate his life. You should receive today an email with a link to the full obituary as well as a sign up genius link for the reception.

Community Prayer Service - The January Community Prayer Service will be Saturday, January 11th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome!

Family Hike - The youth are invited for an afternoon hike at Powhatan State Park on Sunday, January 12th directly after the 11 am service . Pack a lunch and wear comfortable clothes to church. The hike will be led by Alton Martin. Please RSVP to Emily no later than Thursday, January 9th so that we know how many to expect. 

Coffee Hour Ministry - Are you looking for a way to volunteer? We would love to keep the Coffee Hour Ministry going after the 11:00 am service. All we need are a few volunteers who will make buy/make a few goodies to share. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
Coffee Hour Sign Up
January 12
January 19 - Betsy Wright
January 26 - Kirsten Bilodeau
February 2 - Nancy Mattox

A sign up is on the Parish Hall bulletin board! Please consider helping with the Coffee Hour Ministry!
Looking Ahead
  • Wake Up with Grace - Every Wednesday at 8:30 am at Courthouse Market
  • Men's Group & Needlework Group - First and Third Thursday at 7:00 pm
  • Community Prayer Service - January 11th at 5:00 pm
  • Election Prayer Service - Every third Tuesday of the month at Noon
  • Annual Meeting - February 2nd

If you have an announcement, please email it to Cindy Harper at  gracechurch2955@gmail.com  by  Wednesday morning each week. 
This Sunday at a Glance
Rite II Worship Service - 9:00 am
Rite II Worship Service - 11:00 am
(nursery care provided at 11:00 am)

Lectionary Readings for Sunday January 12, 2020
Matthew 3:13-17
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43