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Grace Avenue United Methodist Church
3521 Main Street | Frisco, TX 75034 | 972-335-2882
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We have two different opportunities during summer break to provide for the children in our area. Many of these children receive free or reduced lunch at school and during the summer budgets make it difficult for families to provide lunches. Take some time this summer to help these kids and families.
Frisco Family Services Summer Lunch Program
June 9th-11th (COMPLETED!) & June 30th-July 3rd
For two weeks this summer Grace Avenue will partner with Frisco Family Services to provide lunches and fun activities for children living here in Frisco. Volunteers are needed help prepare/serve lunches, lead activities, etc. For more information, or to sign up, contact Betty Pfahler at [email protected]. Thank you to everyone who made our first week a success. We have one week left this summer! Let's finish strong!
Little Elm Area Kids Eat Free Program
June 9th-August 22nd
HELP NEEDED FOR NEXT WEEK, JUNE 23-27!!!
Grace Avenue will be partnering with Button Memorial UMC to provide lunches for children from Little Elm ISD all summer. Button Memorial UMC is providing all of the food. Grace Avenue will help prepare/deliver lunches and participate in crafts/activities with the kids. Lunches will be delivered to the Preston on the Lake neighborhood. We need 2-5 volunteers each weekday to pick-up/deliver the lunches and to lead activities. We also need 5-6 volunteers to make lunches at Button Memorial UMC on Thursdays from 9:00-11:30am. You can volunteer for one day, multiple days, to deliver lunches, to make lunches, to help with a craft or activity, or all of it! To sign up, CLICK HERE.
For more information, contact Laura Echols-Richter at [email protected].
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GAME TIME!
Week 1 Pre-Sign In
Satruday 6/14 & Sunday 6/15
Come to the Learning Center Lobby on Saturday evening (6/14) from 5:00-6:30pm and Sunday morning (6/15) from 8:45am-12:15pm for VBC Week 1 Pre-Sign in!
At Pre-Sign in you will be given your VBC t-shirt and your "TEAM" assignment. This will allow you to skip the LONG lines on Monday and go straight to your Home base.
It's not too late to Volunteer!
We need YOU!
Every volunteer hand helps make a difference to a child this summer. Whatever your talent or interest, we can find a place for you!
We are especially in need of Week 2 (June 23-27) Volunteers.
Complete a volunteer form (paper or CLICK HERE) or contact
Kristen Lane at [email protected] with questions.
VBC Snacks Needed!
Stop by the "Snack Board" in the Learning Center Lobby to see what we need donated. We have lots of kids to feed this summer and your help is greatly appreciated!
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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Grace Avenue Mobile App
CLICK HERE for more information
This is your way to stay connected with Grace Avenue! Stay informed of events and news, update your volunteer interests, register for events, receive notifications and alerts directly to your device.
Grace Avenue Men's Softball Team
CLICK HERE to register
Registration Open! Contact Lynn Noesser at [email protected] (type GAUMC Sports for subject) or register on-line. Games are played on Monday nights.
College Summer Ministry
A Sunday school class for college-aged young adults is meeting at the Starbucks by Grace Avenue Sundays at 10:00am. The class is led by Rusty and Michelle Roach. On June 15th, 22nd & 29th we will be meeting at Rusty & Michelle's home (901 Robison Creek Drive, Prosper TX) from 6:00-8:00pm for BBQ, hanging out and discussion. Questions? Contact Marcus Womack at[email protected].
Twilight Golf at the Trails of Frisco Golf Club
2nd & 4th Thursdays | First Tee Time is 5:00pm
June - September (Begins June 12th)
CLICK for more information
The fee is $20 which includes green fee, cart and small bucket of balls. Email Lynn Noesser at [email protected] (type GAUMC Sports for subject) at least 5 days before each date.
Youth Choir Tour Homecoming Concert
Sunday, Just 15th | 7:00pm | Sanctuary Narthex
Come
Grace Avenue Men's Softball Team
Registration Open! Contact Lynn Noesser at [email protected] (type GAUMC Sports for subject) or CLICK HERE to register on-line. Games are played on Monday nights.
Live Streaming at Grace Avenue
Sundays at 11:00am (CST)
Traveling this summer? Schedule an appointment with Grace Avenue at 11:00am (CST). We are now live streaming our 11:00am Sanctuary service. We would love to have all of you join us in worship, no matter where you are. You can find the link at www.graceavenue.org. Select Grace Media from the menu, then live stream or save THIS link. Questions? Contact Kim Eiffert [email protected].
Invitation to Grace Avenue
Sunday, June 22nd | 6:00pm
Join us to learn more about becoming a member at Grace Avenue. Contact Meghan Randall at [email protected] for more information.
Grace Avenue Day at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
Sunday, July 27 | 4pm- 8:30pm
Tickets $15 (Children under 2 years are free and do not require a ticket)
You can purchase your tickets in the church office or in the Learning Center Lobby on July12/13, 19/20 or 26/27.
We recommend arrival at 4pm. At 6pm, we gather in the pavilion as the park closes to the public. At 6:30pm the park will reopen for Grace Avenue exclusively and stay open until 8:30pm. (The lazy river and whirlwind 360 close at dusk for safety reasons.)
Season passes are not valid for exclusive time (6:30 - 8:30pm)
$10 charge for each food/drink container/cooler. No fast food or outside commercially prepared food inside the park. Contact Bill D. Ball Jr. at bill [email protected] with questions.
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Weekly Worship Times and Preaching Schedule for 6/14 & 6/15.
SATURDAY
In the Worship Center
Sabbath Worship 5:30 pm (Billy Echols-Richter, preaching)
Childcare is available for Infants-Pre-K. Elementary aged children are invited to share in Learning Time during the Sermon.
SUNDAY
Traditional--In the Sanctuary
Communion Worship 8:30 am (Billy Echols-Richter, preaching)
Foundation Worship 9:30 am (Laura Echols-Richter, preaching)
Covenant Worship 11:00 am (Billy Echols-Richter, preaching)
Contemporary--In the Worship Center
Celebration Worship 9:30 am (Belly Echols-Richter, preaching)
Threshold Worship 11:00 am (Marcus Womack, preaching)
Childcare is available for Infants-Pre-K during all Sunday services.
Learning Hour is available for Elementary-Youth during 9:30 & 11:00 services and for Adults during all Sunday Services.
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The Word on the Street will Return next week. Billy is on vacation.
Sermons available on-line. CLICK HERE to view or listen.
Be sure to follow Grace Avenue online to get the latest in Grace Avenue news. Click Here:
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| PRESENCE, OFFERINGS & PRAYERS |
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ATTENDANCE: 5/17--5/18
Financials
| June | Financial Giving Facts | | Week | Budgeted Contributions | Amount Given | Difference | | 1 | $37,276 | $35,410 | -$1,866 | | 8 | $37,276 | $37,896 | $620 | | 15 | $37,276 | | | | 22 | $37,276 | | | | 29 | $37,276 | | | | | | | | Total Month | $186,380 | | | | | | | | Total Given for Month | $73,306 | | | Month to Date Net | -$1,246 | | | | | | | Year to Date Contributions | $796,528 | | | Year to Date Budgeted Contributions | $863,075 | | | Year to Date Difference | -$66,547 | | | | | | | Capital Revenue | | | | June | 6/8/14 | $7,123 | | | Year to Date Total | $173,422 | | | | | | | Because of God's Love To Date | $2,066,549 | | | B.O.G.L. Pledged (7/1/11-6/30/14) | $2,765,479 | | | Outstanding Pledge Balance | $698,930 | |
The March-May Jesus Urges Generosity (J.U.G) Children's Offering total of $677 is going to Stop Hunger Now.
There is a summary financial report in the black notebook if you would like to have one. These reports are generally one month behind current activity.
We offer credit/debit recurring payment setup.
We lift up prayers as a church family for....
NEW PRAYERS
For God's Strength and Healing:
For Alexah, 4 yr old daughter of Matt & Heather Hebert who is now home from the hospital.
For all those who continue their battle with cancer and/or wait for test results.
For God's Comfort & Peace:
For the family and friends of John Marshall who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 3.
For Ed Frantz and his family upon the death of his brother.
For Brad Naumann and his family upon the death of his aunt.
We give thanks for all of the men in our lives as we celebrate Father's Day: fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, coaches, teachers and all of those who have influenced us over the years.
Prayers for all the campers and volunteers of VBC Week , which begins on Monday!
We lift up prayers for our youth choir as they come to the close of their tour and travel back to Frisco.
*If you are willing to help provide meals or transportation for persons and families in need, please contact [email protected].
Do you have a prayer you would like to share with the Ministers at Grace Avenue? You can let us know by CLICKING HERE.
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CHILDREN
Summer Fun in the SON Camp Dates
Camp Registration is open. CLICK HERE to register.
VBC Week 1: June 16-20 (Registration Closed)
VBC Week 2: June 23- 27 (Registration Closed)
Music and Drama Camp: July 7-11
Science Camp Week 1: July 14-18
Science Camp Week 2: July 21- 25
Art Camp: July 28- Aug 1
Camp Grace: Aug 4- 7
Mission Camp: Aug 11- 14
YOUTH
Sunday: SPARK from 5:00-7:00pm (includes Snack Supper, Worship and small groups)
Tuesday: JH TNT from 4:00-7:00pm, location TBD
Wednesday: SH Off-Site Bible Study from 700-8:30pm, location TBD
Thursday: Kids Eat Free Lunch Program Mission, 11:00am-1:00pm
Senior High Mission Trip 2014
July 6-12, 2014
CLICK HERE to register
This summer, the Senior High youth will once again be going to UMARMY and joining other youth across Texas to help revitalize a poor community. This year we will be going to White Rock Dallas and painting, building porches, building wheel chair ramps, fixing roofs, and many other hands on projects. Please contact Christopher at [email protected] with any questions or concerns, or if you are in need of a scholarship.
Junior High Mission Trip 2014 July 28-August 1, 2014 CLICK HERE to registerThis summer, we will be taking the junior high youth to Shreveport for our mission trip. We will be leaving on July 28th, in the early afternoon, and returning late on August 1st. We will be painting a home, going to soup kitchens, sorting goods, putting on programs for at risk youth and doing other local work in Shreveport Full and partial scholarships are available. Please contact Christopher at [email protected] with any questions or concerns, or if you are in need of a scholarship.
For information about Youth Programs, please contact Christopher Vaughan at [email protected].
Walkie Talkies Mondays, June 16th-Aug 18th | 8:00am-9:00am Meet Joyce Cravens behind the Sanctuary at the Community Garden at 8:00am on Monday mornings throughout the summer for "Walkie Talkies". We will walk around the church and talk about God. It's like a "walk-around prayer"! HEART Adults and all others are welcome. Bring a friend! Email Joyce Cravens at [email protected] for more information. Dance with Grace - Dance Lessons for HEART Adults
Fridays from 5:00-6:00pm | On-going Friday Nights
These classes are free and so much fun! CLICK HERE for more email [email protected].
Good Grief | Sundays at 2:00pm in the Prayer Room
Rev. Joyce Cravens leads "Good Grief" for anyone suffering from loss of any kind. Contact [email protected].
MUSIC & ART
Handbell Choir Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Come and Ring! Our wonderful Handbell Choir, directed by Bill Roberts, is beginning fall rehearsals. Contact Bill at
[email protected] for more information!
Voices of Grace Youth Choir
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Come join Bill Roberts and our amazing 6th-12th grade youth as they learn new music, work on a musical, and have a great time being together! Please contact Bill at [email protected] for more information!
Adult Choirs... All Are Welcome!
Every Wednesday!
The Foundation Choir (led by Joe Stobaugh) meets from 6:00-7:00pm and The Covenant Choir (led by Laurie Hanson Roberts) meets from 7:00-8:30pm in the Music Suite (Room 128). Come for one or both rehearsals! No auditions or experience necessary, just a love of music and fun! Contact Joe ([email protected]) or Laurie ([email protected]).
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Bingo Prizes Needed for Prairie Estates
Each Saturday, Grace Avenue volunteers call Bingo at Prairie Estates Skilled Nursing Center. We need of Bingo prizes such as quarters, hand lotions, and other small trinkets. We also need individually wrapped regular and sugar free candy. You can leave donations at the collection point by the elevator in the Learning Center Lobby. If you have any questions about the prizes or would like to volunteer, you can contact Kari Hardwick at [email protected].
Frisco FASTPacs
Help Feed the Children of Frisco
Many children who receive the free or reduced lunch during the school week, do not have enough food on the weekends. Help by donating needed food items. The list of needed items and the collection container is across from the world map, near in the Learning Center Lobby. Contact Marian Schulze at [email protected] for information or visit www.friscofastpacs.com.
Bread Run - Volunteers Needed!
Approximately a 2-hour commitment on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning. Several locations donate overstock of bread and other items for area homeless shelters. Contact Cristen Marshall at [email protected] for information.
Bingo at Prairie Estates
* Bingo Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to call Bingo and hand out prizes for the residents of Prairie Estates. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and groups. Children of all ages are welcome, with an adult, and really brighten the day of some folks who aren't able to get out and about. The time commitment is Saturday from around 8:45-10:15 am at Prairie Estates located at 1350 W Main Street in Frisco.
* Prizes Needed
Bingo prizes make the game more exciting for the residents! They especially enjoy fun sized candy bars and individually wrapped sugar free candy. Items such as large print sudoku books, word finds, small stuffed animals, figurines, etc. are also appreciated. You can leave donated prizes in the area near the elevator in the Learning Center lobby.
For more information about Bingo at Prairie Estates, contact Kari Hardwick at [email protected] .
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Next Week's Calendar:
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Sun, June 15
2:00-3:00 pm
Good Grief
3:00-4:30 pm
Youth Choir
5:00-7:00 pm
SPARK: Snack Supper, Worship & Small Groups
7:00-8:00 pm
Youth Choir Homecoming Concert in Narthex
Mon, June 16
9:00 am-12:00 pm
VBC Week 1
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Summer Lunch Program (Kid's Eat Free Little Elm)
Tues, June 17
9:00 am-12:00 pm
VBC Week 1
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Lydia Group
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Summer Lunch Program (Kid's Eat Free Little Elm)
4:00-7:00 pm
JH Tuesday Nights Together (TNT)
6:30-7:30 pm
Trustees Meeting
Wed, June 18
9:00 am-12:00 pm
VBC Week 1
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Summer Lunch Program (Kid's Eat Free Little Elm)
7:00-8:00 pm
Young Adult Small Group
Thurs, June 19
9:00-11:30 am
Little Elm Kids Eat Free Meal Prep
9:00 am-12:00 pm
VBC Week 1
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Summer Lunch Program (Kid's Eat Free Little Elm)
Fri, June 20
9:00 am-12:00 pm
VBC Week 1
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Summer Lunch Program (Kid's Eat Free Little Elm)
12:30-1:30 pm
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
5:00-7:00 pm
Dancing with Grace
Sat, June 21
9:00-10:00 am
Bingo at Prairie Estates
10:00 am-3:30 pm
Lay Servant Training
4:00-5:00 pm
Adult Praise Band Rehearsal
5:30-6:30 pm
Sabbath Worship Service
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