Grace Avenue United Methodist Church Streetlight-April 5, 2019

Streetlight: Your Guide To All Things Grace Avenue!

April 5, 2019

Grace Avenue United Methodist Church

3521 Main Street | Frisco, TX 75034 | 972-335-2882

www.graceavenue.org

The F-Word: Stories of Forgiveness

April 10th-20th* from 8:30am-8:00pm

(*Closes at noon on April 20th)

The Sanctuary Narthex

(More Information)

This exhibit is a thought provoking collection of arresting images and personal narratives exploring forgiveness in the face of atrocity. Drawing together voices from South Africa, America, Israel, Palestine, Northern Ireland and England, the exhibition examines forgiveness as a healing process, a path out of victimhood and, ultimately, a journey of hope.

Grace Avenue is pleased to be the first congregation in Texas to host this traveling exhibit which has been featured in locations all over the world. During our Lenten journey focused on forgiveness, we invite you into this meaningful and transformational experience.

Please share this Facebook Event to help spread the word about this amazing opportunity. Contact Joe Stobaugh at joe@graceavenue.org with questions.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS

GAUMC Community Garden

Spring is here and it's time to start planting! We have several plots in our Community Garden for you or your group to adopt. Last year we donated over 239 lbs of fresh vegetables to local food banks. Let's keep it going! Adopt a plot or contact Holly Hanson at 972-955-7302 or hollyhansond@gmail.com for any questions.

Eating with Jesus: A Last Supper Meal for Children

Sunday, April 7th during both learning hours (9:45 or 11:00am)

Children in kindergarten through 5th grade can participate in a retelling of the stories of Passover and the Last Supper in the Edge room during their regular Sunday school time. Children will be invited (but not required) to taste: matzah, grape juice, hard boiled egg, horseradish, parsley, a pretzel, salt water, applesauce and peanut-free Easter candy. This will be a concrete opportunity for children to connect the stories of Passover and Easter, as well as deepen their understanding of Holy Communion. The experience will conclude with a traditional treasure hunt for the "afikomen"!

MOPS Fundraiser

Now Until April 7th at Recycle 2 Support

Bring your spring cleaning items to Recycle 2 Support in Little Elm (2417 FM 423). Mention Grace Avenue MOPS and they will receive a portion of the proceeds. Contact Stacy DeSilva at stacyjodesilva@gmail.com with questions.

Church Workday | Volunteers Needed!

Saturday, April 13th | 8:00am-12:00pm

All are invited to join us for a work day to help get the Church ready to welcome guests on Easter. Adults and children are welcome to come help for all or part of the morning. There will be both indoor and outdoor projects available. Please meet in the circle drive. Contact Charles Crossman at charles@graceavenue.org with questions.

Paths to Healing

Mondays at 7:00pm | Bride's Room

Paths to Healing is a support and care group where participants will examine their life issues and relationship challenges. The goal is to discover how to choose new, healthier paths. Together we will practice authenticity, vulnerability and journey towards emotional health through self-care, compassion, increased awareness and healthy boundaries. Childcare will be available. Email jenbradt@yahoo.com with any questions.

Easter Lily Sales | Ends April 15th ($12 Per Plant)

Purchase lilies in memory or in honor of a loved one. The flowers will be used during Easter Worship and available to take home after services. Order forms are located in the black folders and in the Welcome Centers.

Blankets of Love

Now Until April 21st

Spread love to our homeless neighbors by donating a NEW (any size) blanket. Help us make our goal of 85 Blankets. Walmart gift cards are welcome. Drop off at the mission bulletin board. Contact Mary Martin at mary@graceavenue.org with questions.

Traveling Hearts Arboretum Trip ( More Info )

Thursday, April 25th

Gather at Grace Avenue at 8:45am | Departing at 9:00am

Returning to the church by 3:30pm
Cost is $40 (Lunch not included)

Join other Senior Adults as we experience Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum on the shore of White Rock Lake. Cost includes transportation, admission to Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum, and a guided tour of the Gardens. Lunch is not included. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or enjoy one of the food establishments in the Gardens. Space is limited, so register soon at www.GraceAvenue.org or contact Kristen Lane at klane@graceavenue.org with questions.

Kid's Day Out - Enrollment Now Open!

Kid's Day Out is a weekday program for children who turn 1 as of September 1st, 2019 but have not yet turned 2 by the same date. Children have the opportunity to attend class one or two days a week. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-2:15pm. Enrollment has begun for the 2019-2020 school year. Registration forms are available in the welcome centers around the church or CLICK HERE to download the form. For more information, contact Kristen Lane at klane@graceavenue.org.

Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed

As we prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, on April 14th, we are in need of plastic eggs and peanut-free (non-chocolate) candy and small toys for the eggs. Please leave your donations in the bins outside of Rachel Patman's office. Email rachel@graceavenue.org with questions.

Easter Egg Hunt (Infants-5th Grades)

Sunday, April 14th | 4:30-6:30pm

$5 per child/$10 family max | (REGISTER)

Celebrate the joy of Easter! The Meat Ministry will sell hamburgers and hot dogs for a minimal cost. There will be free bounce houses, petting zoo, trackless train, egg toss, and activities. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Patman at rachel@graceavenue.org .

Annual Grace Avenue Golf Tournament (REGISTER)
Sunday, April 28th | 2:00pm Shotgun Start
$100 per player, 4 person Scramble
Includes dinner, goody bag, golf cart, range balls and prizes! Register using the link above.
Contact Mike McDonald at miketmcdonald@gmail.com for more information. Proceeds go to Grace Avenue Missions, Ministry & Assistance.

Are you, your group or business interested in sponsoring a hole for $100? CLICK HERE

Invitation to Grace Avenue

Sunday, May 5th | 4:30pm

Want to learn more about Grace Avenue or how to become a member?

Join us for this opportunity to meet with staff and hear Grace Avenue's story. Childcare is available. Please contact Guest Relations Coordinator, Amy Kirk at amyk@graceavenue.org with questions.

Women's Retreat: Tables of Grace (REGISTER)

May 4th-5th at Tanglewood Resort

Join us for this fun and meaningful weekend. We will focus on what in means to extend grace to each other and to ourselves. Register using the link above or email laura@graceavenue.org with questions.

Ukulele Choirs at Frisco Rough Riders

Monday, May 6th at 7:05pm

$22.50 per ticket (Includes food, drink and souvenir)

(Get Your Tickets!)

The Grace Avenue Ukulele in a joint venture with the Ukulele Choirs of Custer Road UMC and FUMC Paris have been invited to sing our National Anthem at the Frisco Rough Riders game. Come join us for a great night at the ball park and support all of these great musicians. Contact Joe Stobaugh at joe@graceaveneu.org with questions.

Texas Free Care

Grace Church (8440 Grace Street Frisco, TX 75034)

Open 2nd Mondays from 6:00-8:00pm

FREE medical clinic now open for adults and children. No appointment needed! Visit www.texasfreecare.org for more information or email texasfreecare@gmail.com with questions.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2019

Holy Week at Grace Avenue

Palm Weekend | April 13th & 14th

Please join us during the normal Saturday & Sunday

worship hours as we celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while preparing ourselves for the journey to the cross and finally to Easter. Children will be invited to participate in a special Palm Processional.

Master, Is it I? April 14th at 7:00pm

Grace Avenue Worship Center

You will not want to miss this beautiful production of a Living Last Supper by members and friends of Grace Avenue. In this inspiring play, each disciple comes to life and tells about his relationship with Christ. Experience the power of Jesus' words and actions on the last night of his life. This presentation is for all ages. Come and experience this beautiful program! There is not charge for this event. All are welcome!.Contact Bill Roberts at broberts@graceavenue.org with questions.

Holy Week Devotions & Lunch

April 15-19, 2019

Noon in the Sanctuary

Volunteer to Bring Soup or Help with Set-up/Clean-up

During Holy Week, we will be offering a time of devotion and lunch at Grace Avenue. The devotional time will consist of a brief devotion, a musical mediation (provided by area musicians) and concluding with a soup lunch (for a small cost).

Holy Thursday | April 18th | Sanctuary | 7:00pm

Our Holy Thursday service this year will include a special art exhibit known as the

"The F-Word Exhibition." The "F" word in this exhibition is "Forgiveness." This exhibition, shown for the first time in Texas at our church will be incorporated into this service where we remember the last night of Jesus' life, when he instituted the sacrament of Holy Communion and washed the disciples feet. This interactive service will bring you closer to the work of God in your life and in our world.

Good Friday | April 19th | Sanctuary | 7:00pm

For the Good Friday service, the choir will be presenting Pepper Choplin's "Once Upon a Tree". It is the telling of the last days of Jesus through the eyes of the gospel writer, Luke. This story that has been told countless times will have new meaning, through the poignant script and beautiful music. Facing the darkness of Good Friday, allows us to truly experience the joy of Easter morning.

Holy Saturday | April 20th | Worship Center | 5:30pm

In the tradition of the early church, we will anticipate and continue to wait on Christ's resurrection by celebrating the baptism of adults and families in our congregation who have never been baptized. The service will include a special Holy Saturday message. The service, with its emphasis on adult baptism, will not be a duplication of our Easter Sunday services, but rather is a unique event during Holy Week.

Holy Week & Easter Volunteer Needs

Easter and Holy Week Ushers Needed ( HERE)

Parking Lot Help on Easter (HERE)

Greeters Needed for Easter Sunday (HERE)

Easter Sunday Worship

April 21, 2019

Join us at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church as we celebrate Christ's Resurrection! All are welcome at Grace Avenue and with 7 services offered throughout the morning, there is a space for everyone. We offer several services in a variety of styles throughout Sunday morning.

7:00am: Outdoor Sunrise Service
Come casual and enjoy the beauty of a new day!
This service will be led by our gifted youth band and orchestra.
Outdoor service, so dress for the weather and bring a chair or blanket.

8:30am: Sanctuary
On Easter morning we will celebrate the beginning of the Easter season

with a moving service of music, featuring trumpets and the

Voices of Grace Youth Choir.

9:45am: Sanctuary
Vibrant traditional worship with music featuring the Grace Avenue Adult

Choirs and trumpets.

9:45am: Worship Center
Experience an uplifting, celebratory worship experience featuring contemporary praise music.

11:00am: Sanctuary
Vibrant traditional worship with music featuring the Grace Avenue Adult

Choirs and trumpets.

11:00am: Worship Center
Experience an uplifting, celebratory worship experience featuring contemporary praise music.

12:15pm: Sanctuary
At the conclusion of this service, each child will have the opportunity to release a butterfly and see it fly off into our community, symbolizing

Christ's resurrection.

SERVICE TIMES

Weekly Worship

SATURDAY

I n the Worship Center

Sabbath Worship 5:30pm | Billy Echols-Richter, preaching

Childcare is available for Infants-Pre-K. Elementary aged children are invited to share in Learning Time during the sermon.

We also offer a program called LINK for children with Special Needs during the Saturday service. Find more information here.

SUNDAY

Traditional--In the Sanctuary

Communion Worship 8:30am | Billy Echols-Richter, preaching

Foundation Worship 9:45am | Billy Echols-Richter, preaching

Covenant Worship 11:00am | Billy Echols-Richter, preaching

Contemporary--In the Worship Center

Celebration Worship 9:45am | Laura Echols-Richter, preaching

Threshold Worship 11:00am | Marcus Womack, preaching

Childcare is available for Infants-Pre-K during all Sunday services.

Learning Hour is available for Elementary-Youth during 9:45 & 11:00 services and for Adults during all Sunday Services.

WORD ON THE STREET

Dear Grace Avenue Family and Friends,

A significant exhibit is coming to a church in Texas for the very first time. The internationally acclaimed F-Word Exhibition is coming to Grace Avenue UMC April 10-20. The F-Word in this case stands for forgiveness and the exhibit tells 18 powerful stories about how forgiveness changes the world. The exhibit is part of the larger work of an organization called The Forgiveness Project which "provides resources and experiences to help people examine and overcome their own unresolved grievances."

In 2016, Laura and I had the opportunity to experience this exhibit at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Moving from story to story was similar to what I experienced when I walked the Prayer Labyrinth as I did this past week. Each story reveals another layer of how forgiveness is a true gift from God. With each story I encountered my own need to forgive and be forgiven. We chose specifically for the exhibit to be here the last 10 days of Lent because it will remind us of God's ultimate forgiving and redeeming work in Jesus Christ.

The F-Word Exhibition will be inside our building in the areas adjacent to the Sanctuary. It will be open from 8:30am - 8:00pm each day (closing at noon on Saturday, April 20th). It is also a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, guests and community members from across the religious spectrum to experience this world class display. It is a wonderful solitary meditation activity but I would also encourage you to gather a group of friends, see the exhibit and then go and share a meal, or a cup of coffee, while discussing what you learned and experienced.

Lent brings the fullness of our salvation in Christ into full view. Forgiveness is an essential part of this our story. I encourage you to make the time to join with your neighbors, friends and family at this moving and powerful exhibition called The F-Word.

With You on Grace Avenue,

Billy Echols-Richter

Pastor

PS...Please share this Facebook Event and invite friends and neighbors to help us spread the word about this opportunity to the larger community.

Sermons available on-line. CLICK HERE!

PRESENCE, OFFERINGS & PRAYERS

ATTENDANCE:

March 30 & 31, 2019

Learning Hour
8:30	0
9:45	243
11:00	108
Total Learning Hour	351

Worship
Sabbath (5:30 Saturday)	42
Communion (8:30 Sanctuary)	80
Foundation (9:45 Sanctuary)	147
Celebration (9:45 Worship Center)	75
Covenant (11:00 Sanctuary)	257
Threshold (11:00 Sanctuary)	137
Live Stream	76
Han Church	12
Youth	53
Total Worship	879

FINANCIALS

Giving at Grace Avenue

CLICK HERE for more information on all of the ways you can give at Grace Avenue.

Merchant Rewards Programs

Did you know that you can financially support the mission of Grace Avenue through your everyday purchases? Link your Rewards/Shopping Cards to Grace Avenue and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the church. All proceeds from these programs will benefit Grace Avenue Missions, Ministry & Assistance. We are currently partnered with Tom Thumb, Amazon Smile, Kroger and the UMC Market. If you have questions or know of another program that we should consider, please contact Cindy Moreland at cindy@graceavenue.org.

GRACE AVENUE PRAYERS

For those who are in need of a Spiritual Home, Emotional Home and Physical Home.

For Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, our members and leaders as we seek a way forward.

For all those who lost loved ones in such a senseless acts of violence.

For all those impacted by the recent storms and flooding.

For refugees in need of a safe place to live.

For peace in our community, our country and our world.

For those who have anxiety, depression and struggle with mental illness.

God's Blessings:

For Rev. Marcus Womack upon his new appointment to Plymouth Park UMC beginning July 1, 2019. For Alyssa, Graham and Wesley as they share in this time of transition.

For God's Comfort & Peace:

For those who are grieving

For Randy Cook and his family upon the death of his mother

For Charles Fox and his family upon the death of his brother.

For Sylvia Freyling and her family upon the death of her mother.

For Chris Robertson and his family upon the death of his father.

For friends and family of Cheryl Lamon upon her death March 25, 2019

For those in hospice and their families

For Carol Boboy's father-in-law

For Emily Molinar's mom, Kathy Edwards

For Corbyn Roberts' father

F or God's Strength & Healing:

For those preparing for surgery

For those in the hospital and in rehab

For LaVonne Putsch

For those recovering from surgery or hospitalizations

For Jenn Bollom

For Ray Carter

For Rev. Joyce Cravens

For Charles Fox

For Mary Ellen Fruth

For Rhett Hejtmanek

For Carter Lubbe

For Judy Rankin

For Wanda Sage

For Judi Sepper

For all those battling cancer

For David Cloninger

For Cynthia Hanson

For Donnie Harris

For Charlie and Donna Hubbard

For Noah Johnson

For Karin Matthews

For Donna Money

For Bev Nopp

For Kathy Porter

For Amy Ramsey

For Curt Selby

For Jessica Townsend

For Gerald Webb

For Cynthia Wright

For all those dealing with other health concerns

For Beckett Butcher, son of Brandon and Sarah

For Jon and Mary Pat Fischer

For Charles Hampshire

For John Hartung

For Jordan King

For Harvey Kadlec

For Mary Kadlec

For Janie Lucado

For Alexah McGovern

For Gwen McKee

For Shane Pence

For Alex Slawski

For Beverly Smith

For Rose Tuelecke

For all those who are homebound

For Irene Auten at Prairie Estates

For Evelina Brent

For Ella Hubbard at Prairie Estates

For Mark Kee

For Gini McCulloch

For Ione Mowrey at Mustang Creek

For Elizabeth Paris (John Paris' mother) who is now at Bethesda Gardens

For Blanche Roberts (Bill Roberts' mom) at Bethesda Gardens

For Tom Sawyer at The Cottages

For Dr. George and Jeannie Taylor at Sunrise

For Anna Thayer at Parson's House (Kristie Kibby's mom)

For Geraldine Webb at Mustang Creek

For Irene Wolf at Mustang Creek

For parents and siblings of our family members who have had surgery, facing health complications and are battling cancer.

Card Ministry:

We have several members who are dealing with a long recovery from health issues. Cards offer them support and encouragement and let them know that they have a community of faith praying for them. If you would like to send a card to anyone on the prayer chain, you can drop it off in the church office and a member of the staff will deliver them for you.

Transportation Needed:

We have people in our community who would like to attend worship but don't have transportation. If you would be willing to help drive someone to worship once or twice a month, please contact Laura Echols-Richter at laura@graceavenue.org . This ministry could help someone connect with a Spiritual Home.

Do you have a prayer you would like to share with the Ministers at Grace Avenue? You can let us know by CLICKING HERE.

MINISTRIES

CHILDREN

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! (SIGN-UP!)

Kids Summer Camps at Grace Avenue

All camps (except Camp Grace) meet from 9:00am-12:00pm. Dates for each camp are below. More information coming soon. Please email Rachel Patman at rachel@graceavenue.org with questions.

Vacation Bible Camp 1: June 10-14

Vacation Bible Camp 2: June 17-21

Music Camp: July 8-12

Science Camp: July 15-19

Art Camp: July 22-26

Mission Camp: July 29-August 1

Camp Grace: August 5-8

Praise Kids | Sundays from 3:00-4:00pm in the Music Suite

Children, ages 3 years to 5th grade, are invited to our music program. Praise Kids meets every Sunday during the school year.

LINK Special Needs Ministry

LINK is a new ministry during Saturday night worship. LINK stands for "Learning, Including, and Nurturing with Kindness" and consist of programs and activities for special needs children while offering their parents a time to attend worship. LINK takes place during our 5:30pm Sabbath Worship on Saturdays.

Contact Cindy Badon at cindybadon@yahoo.com with questions.

CLICK HERE to see details about the Grace Avenue Children's Ministry or contact Rachel Patman at rachel@graceavenue.org.

YOUTH

Youth Schedule this Week:

Sunday: SPARK from 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday: JH Bible Study from 4:00-7:00pm & SH Bible Study from 6:00-9:00pm

Mark Your Calendars for Summer Youth Activities!
June 17th-21st: Junior High Camp Grace
June 23rd-28th: Senior High Beach Retreat
July 7th-13th: UMARMY Senior High Mission Trip
July 15th-19th: Junior High Mission Trip
July 28th-August 3rd: Youth Week

CLICK HERE to see details about the Grace Avenue Youth Program or contact Youth Minister, Christopher Vaughan at christopher@graceavenue.org.

ADULTS

Men's Legendary Lunch

First Wednesdays | 11:00am-Noon

Join us for our monthly gathering for retired men.There will be a short program with the primary focus being enjoying food and fellowship. Please register by the Monday prior to the Wednesday event by e-mailing adults@graceavenue.org or click HERE to register on-line.

Making Memories

2nd & 4th Mondays | 10:00am-2:00pm

Making Memories is a free "day out" program for those suffering with the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's. We offer a safe and loving environment for our participants with activities that exercise the mind and body while boosting self-esteem. We maintain a 2:1 volunteer to participant ratio and because our program is thriving we are in need of more volunteers. This is a rewarding way to be in service to others and we need your help. Please contact Lauren Pate at 2laurenp8@gmail.com for details about the program and our volunteer needs.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 1:00-3:00pm (Rm 219) AND

1st & 3rd Thursdays | 6:30-8:30pm (Rm 217)

Join us in making prayer shawls, pocket prayer cloths, chemo caps and other items for those going through a difficult time. Together we knit, crochet, use fleece and quilt and all of us pray! We'll provide the yarn, needles or hooks and teach you to knit or crochet. Contact Lisa McDonald at barryandlisamcdonald@tx.rr.com for more information.

CLICK HERE to read more about Grace Avenue's Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Monthly Book Club

First Mondays at 1:00pm in Room 219

Contact Carolyn Roeder at carolyn.roeder@tx.rr.com for more information. This is an informal group and all are welcome!

Upcoming Books and Meetings:

May: Molokai by Alan Brennert

June: The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore

July: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

August: Where the Crawdad's Sing by Della Owens

MUSIC & ART

Adult Choirs

All are welcome at our Adult Choir Rehearsals!

The Grace Avenue Covenant Choir, directed by Laurie Hanson Roberts , rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Music Suite.

The Grace Avenue Foundation Choir, directed by Joe Stobaugh , rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Music Suite.

All are welcome, no experience necessary, just a love of music, and the desire to share your gifts. Special programs are presented at Christmas and Easter. Child care is available.

The Grace Avenue Ukulele Choir
The Grace Avenue Ukulele Choir is always looking for new members! If you are looking to have fun, meet some wonderful people and learn to play music, you are just right for the Ukulele Choir. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and make some music! The church even has a few ukulele's you can borrow! Contact joe@graceavenue.org to join or for any questions.

Heart and Soul Creative Arts Academy

Grace Avenue offers music and art lessons through our Heart & Soul Creative Arts Academy. We offer private and group lessons for instruments of all kinds, voice lessons, Kindermusik and art classes throughout the year. CLICK HERE to get more information or email heartandsoul@graceaevanue.org.

MISSIONS

One + One Reading Program with Preston On the Lake

Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30pm

Grace Avenue partners with a Little Elm community for a children's reading program. Volunteers and book donations are needed. Volunteers (18+) will require a background check and MinistrySafe certification. Please c ontact Mary Martin at mary@graceavenue.org if you are interested in volunteering or with questions.

KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY

The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to provide service, prayers, cookies, agape and/or financial support. You can get more information about the Kairos Prison Ministry HERE. Please contact Jim and Sue Miller at jlmiller8641@att.net or 817-488-7130 with questions and to find out how you can be a part of this ministry.

FRISCO HELPERS: Seniors Helping Seniors (More Info)

Volunteers Needed!

Frisco Helpers' mission is to help seniors and special needs citizens with minor home maintenance. We are currently looking for senior adult volunteers who are interested in helping. Please contact David and Carol Coles at decoles047@gmail.com for more information.

Monthly BINGO at Prairie Estates
Join us the first Saturday morning of the month at 9:00am as we play BINGO with the residents. This is a great opportunity for individuals and/or families to volunteer together. It is a fun morning of sharing a little extra joy in our community. Please contact Betty Pfahler for more information at bpfah@aol.com.

Habitat for Humanity

Second Saturdays of the month

Grace Avenue is committed to its relationship with Habitat for Humanity. For information about volunteer opportunities, please email Dave Roberts at daveroberts1107@gmail.com .

NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR

CLICK HERE to go to our online calendar.

Sun, April 7

11:00 am-12:00 pm Forgiveness Lenten Bible Study

12:30-2:00 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

1:30-3:00 pm GAMMA Meeting

2:00-3:30 pm Small Groups

3:00-4:00 pm Praise Kids' Rehearsal

3:00-4:00 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir

4:00-6:00 pm Camp Grace Information Meeting

4:00-5:30 pm Small Groups

4:00-6:00 pm SPARK: Youth Sunday Night

4:00-5:00 pm Ukulele Choir Rehearsal

4:15-4:45 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

5:00-6:00 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal

5:00-6:30 pm Small Groups

6:00-8:00 pm Emotional Home Team Meeting

Mon, April 8

10:00 am-2:00 pm Making Memories on Grace Avenue

3:00-7:15 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

7:00-8:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #216

7:00-8:30 pm Forgiveness Lenten Bible Study

7:00-8:30 pm Paths to Healing Open Support Group

7:00-8:30 pm Small Groups

Tues, April 9

10:30 am-12:00 pm Lydia Group

11:00 am-12:00 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

1:00-3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Group

3:45-4:30 pm One + One Reading Program

6:30-7:30 pm Small Groups

6:30-8:30 pm Small Groups

Wed, April 10

8:30 am-8:00 pm The F-Word Exhibit

9:30 am-12:30 pm KinderMusik

9:30 am-12:00 pm Sisters of Scripture

3:00-7:00 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

4:00-7:00 pm JH Wednesday Night Bible Study

5:00-8:30 pm Journey of Hope Grief Support

6:00-7:00 pm Foundation Choir Rehearsal

6:00-9:00 pm SH Wednesday Night Bible Study

6:00-7:00 pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal

7:00-8:30 pm Covenant Choir Rehearsal

7:00-8:30 pm Enneagram Monthly Meeting

Thurs, April 11

8:30 am-8:00 pm The F-Word Exhibit

9:00-11:00 am Bulletin Folders

9:15-10:30 am A Lenten Study: Faith & Forgiveness

3:30-5:00 pm Heart & Soul Music Lessons

6:30-8:30 pm Small Groups

7:00-8:30 pm Endowment Team Meeting

7:00-9:00 pm Small Groups

Fri, April 12

8:30 am-8:00 pm The F-Word Exhibit

9:30 am-12:00 pm MOMsNext

9:30 am-12:00 pm MOPs Steering Meeting

10:00-11:30 am TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting

Sat, April 13 Palm Sunday Weekend

8:30 am-8:00 pm The F-Word Exhibit

8:00-10:00 am Heart & Soul Music Lessons

8:00 am-12:00 pm Trustees Church Work Day

8:30-10:00 am Prayer Meeting

9:00-10:00 am Bingo at Prairie Estates

9:30 am-2:00 pm KinderMusik

10:00-11:00 am Yoga with Laurie!

4:00-5:00 pm Adult Praise Band Rehearsal

5:30-6:30 pm LINK Ministry

5:30-6:30 pm Sabbath Worship Service

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