April 17, 2022
Easter Sunday
This Week's Gospel Lesson - John 20:1-18

Wishing you an awareness of
God's Presence, Love and Peace
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Normal Office Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday through Friday - 9am to 4pm


2022 Vestry Officers
Senior Warden - Maureen Porada
Junior Warden - Jeff Thomson
Treasurer - Emily Wallace
Clerk - Nancy Kelley
FROM THE DIOCESE




Reflecting on Easter with the Rt. Rev. Prince Singh, Bishop Provisional of Eastern and Western Michigan. Click Here
FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE


Please continue to hold the Search Committee in your prayers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a committee member.

To view our profile, please visit this link: Grace Profile.
Search Committee Members:
Christy Allen
Jason Gibson
Sara O'Brien
Jeff Wine
Eric Wood
PRAYER FOR THE ELECTION OF A MINISTER
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on Grace Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
There are many sites, big and small, that allow you to donate in aid of those suffering in the war in Ukraine. Episcopal Relief and Development is always a solid way to give to any kind of need, as it works through congregations and organizations who are already "on the ground" in whichever area is affected. So, if you're looking for a way to help, in whatever way these wise people think is the current best way, this is a good way.
Click the Help for Ukraine image above to be taken to ER&D donation page.
No formation this week
SERVICE INFORMATION

No 8am Sunday Morning Prayer service

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10am Festive Morning Prayer service
As always, 10am service will be live-streamed on our
Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Live-stream will begin earlier than usual, approximately at 9:50am, for pre-service music.
Lessons appointed for Easter Sunday Click Here
The Book of Common Prayer Click Here
Morning Prayer begins on page 75. Holy Eucharist begins on page 355.
BIBLE STUDY


Weekly Bible Study group meets
Wednesday mornings at
10am in the Gathering Place at the church.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Class will be held
April 17th at 9am


Next Youth Group meeting will
be Sunday, April 24th




Youth Choir rehearsals are
Sundays at 9:30am in the
Chapel of the Holy Innocents.



We are looking for an adult to work in the Nursery on Sunday mornings from 9-11am

Two hours of pay available for this position.
FOOD PANTRY
NEEDED FOR PACKING ON APRIL 20TH
Oatmeal Packets ~ Spaghetti Pasta ~ Progresso Soup
Crackers ~ Granola/Fruit Bars ~ 8oz Bottles Apple Juice
Napkins ~ Paper Towels ~ Tissues ~ Toilet Paper
Grace Outreach and #C4Yourself church are so very grateful for your continued donations to our food pantry. We continue to, weekly, pack bags of food and toiletries for seniors and families identified by school principals. You can find the list of items we need HERE to keep our pantry servicing the needs of our neighborhood community.
The church office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4pm if you would like to donate items. Special thanks to Nancy Kelley, Jane Clay, and Carol White for their weekly packing and Kevin Totty and team for delivering these bags!
MINISTRY
Next meeting will be
Wednesday, May 11th at 11:00am
in the kitchen of the MDA (Main Dining Area-basement) to prepare a soup for delivery to folks needing a little TLC. You don't need to bring anything, just yourself and maybe a favorite soup recipe we can prepare in about 3 hours from start to finish. Everyone is welcome. 
You can pick up a container of soup from the freezer in the kitchen on Sunday to deliver
to anyone needing some TLC.
Questions? Please contact Mary Gale McPharlin.
June 7th is Planting Day

Questions? Contact Jeanette Ettin or Emily Wallace
FUNDRAISING
May 6, 2022 - SAVE THE DATE!
Roger White Memorial Talent Auction
Donation slips are available at the church and are due by May 1st.
Questions? Contact Linda Brennan, Carol White or Jane Clay
FELLOWSHIP


Join us for yoga in the gym on
Saturday mornings at 7am

Beginners & chair welcome!

Please enter using the 6th Street entrance.

No class this week - 4/16
Don't be intimidated - this is a
"no pressure" group. Please come and see! We always have a friendly discussion and sometimes it's even about the book!

The April meeting will at Grace in the Gathering Place
Monday, April 25th at 7:00pm
The April book selection is
The Man from St. Petersburg
by Ken Follett

Questions? Please contact Mary Gale McPharlin
Knitters, Crocheters & Crafters!

Group meets twice each month at 10am
Apr 21st
May 5th & 19th
Jun 2nd & 16th
Questions? Please contact Ann Brown.