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
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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

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.
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.
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.



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.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] .
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?
Jeff Greer
Senior Pastor
David Vermaak
Pastor of
Community Life
Andy Keimer
Pastor of Children
and Youth
Kevin Schwieger
Marketplace
Minister
Jen Neyer
Creative Arts and Worship Leader
Karen Buddemeyer
Finance Manager
Vicki Dudash
Communications Director
Deb Greer
Women's Ministry Director
Kim Barker
High School
Ministry
Cory Browning
Children's Ministry
Coordinator
Jodene Snyder
Office
Administrator
Eddie Dunn
Facilities and Maintenance
GraceChapel 406 4th Avenue Mason, Ohio
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