Grace United Methodist Church
Thursday, May 17, 2012
- Inviting You to be a Healthy and Whole Disciple of Jesus
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE * NEWSLETTER *PRAYER CONCERNS * MILITARY PRAYER LISTTOP NEWS ---
SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY
Join us on May 20th for a day of honoring our Graduating High School Seniors! We will recognize our Seniors at the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services as well as a luncheon to follow. If you have a graduating HS Senior, register them online at graceumc.net/youth. Registration closes April 29th. Please Note: The graduating high school senior must either be a member/active participant in our youth ministry or their parent(s) is/are members of Grace UMC.
SUMMER YOUTH MISSION TRIP TO COPPERHILL, TN: JULY 15 - 21!!
Mission Trips are where the rubber meets the road, where Sunday School meets the Real World (no, not the MTV show)! This will be an amazing opportunity for your student to grow their faith by leaps and bounds. Don't miss this! Register by May 6th! Spots are limited. Register: graceumc.net/youth.
BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Grace's Boy Scout Troop 911 would like to invite you and your family to our annual All-You-Can-Eat pancake & sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 19th from 7-11am at the Family Life Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door, they are $5.00, children 3 and under are free. Hope to see you there, we appreciate your support!!!
CALLING ALL ACOLYTES!
Would your son or daughter enjoy serving in worship as an acolyte? If you are interested in your child being trained and included on the upcoming acolyte schedule, please contact Whitney Simpson at whitsimpson@gmail.com or 615-449-6963.
VBS 2012: Operation Overboard - Sign up today!
June 11-15, 6 PM - 8:30 PM
VBS is an amazing week for children! They return home every day with a huge smile on their face, new friends, and a head full of knowledge that helps transform their hearts. Kids will dare to go deep with God at Operation Overboard: VBS 2012!
We'll rotate through High Tide Hangout, Aquatic Arts, The Underwater Passage, Diver's Diner, and Choral Reef!
Registration is open to children age 4 through graduating 5th graders. For more information and to register, visit: overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/GraceUMC. Please sign up by Friday, June 1st so that we can be prepared with complete supplies for all children and to guarantee your spot!
VBS Staff - Volunteers Needed!
VBS staffers are in high demand for this incredible outreach week! Operation Overboard is counting on you! Even if you cannot serve the week of VBS, there are other ways to be a part of this outreach. Please contact Children's Ministry Director, Marlene Ssebulime at marlene@graceumc.net or 754-6034, ext 230 and let her know how you can help. We will be holding a training session for all VBS Staff on Sunday, May 6th at 12:15 PM with lunch in the Vineyard room.
WHY DO WE HAVE STEPHEN MINISTERS?
Stephen Ministers provide ongoing Christian care to people experiencing a wide range of life needs or crisis, including: the hospitalized, the terminally ill, those bereaved, the divorced and separated, the elderly, the disabled or handicapped, those in a job crisis, the lonely and discouraged, first-time parents, empty nesters, the sandwich generation, new members of our congregation or community, and those in spiritual crisis.
They can also help the quiet sufferer, the unnoticed. This may be someone who encounters a series of smaller losses, stressed or problems-any one of which he or she could normally take in stride-but when added together post a bigger challenge. If you are going through a situation where you would like to consider a Stephen Minister, please contact Martha Wilson, Peggy McKenzie, Pastor Britt or David Teel. There are also applications for a Stephen Minister in the Narthex. Remember, a relationship with a Stephen Minister is strictly confidential. BOY SCOUT REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED
Grace's Boy Scout Troop 911 is in need of a Chartered Organizational Representative. We would like for this person to be a former Boy Scout/Eagle Scout. You will be the liaison between the Church and the Boy Scout Troop. Your involvement can be at whatever level you would like. Our Troop is growing and we would like to become a more active part of our Chartered Organization. Please contact Jody Looper, Troop Committee Chairman at 243-6395 or thejodylooper@gmail.com if you are interested.
SOCKS FOR SALT
The teens, preteens and children living full time at Timberline Campground need socks. The SALT (Serving at the Lord's Table at Timberline) Ministry is having a sock campaign. Please place the socks in individual plastic bags labeled with the size on the bag and bring them to the SALT chest outside the Sanctuary. Please email Jane Swain at jswain@ssindustries.com or Patty Corlew at Plwc83@comcast.net with questions.
WHO DO I CONTACT?
If you have a question or concern about the church, but don't know who to contact, one of these email addresses will get you connected. Each email address delivers to the chair of each respective committee.
Church Council: churchcouncil@graceumc.net (forwards to Troy Simpson)
Staff Parish: sprc@graceumc.net (forwards to Judy Waggoner) Finance Committee: finance@graceumc.net (forwards to Michael Sowell) Trustees: trustees@graceumc.net (forwards to Dennis Devine) Preschool: amandad@graceumc.net (forwards to Amanda DeMeo)
COUNTERS NEEDED
Looking for your place at Grace? We have a need for three more volunteers to be counters on Monday mornings. This is done on a rotating schedule and averages out to counting once a month. Meet at the church at 8:30 AM and you are usually done by 10 AM. A small time commitment for a very important job! No experience necessary! Please contact finance@graceumc.net for more information or to offer your services.
PLEASE RECYCLE
You may notice several recycling baskets and bins placed throughout our church. Help Grace "be green" by putting any extra bulletins or unwanted cans in these receptacles. Special thanks to Ron Musick for picking these items up each week and taking them for recycling.
CHARIS HEALTH CENTER
As the new year begins, we would like to remind you of a very vital organization to our Wilson County community. Charis Health Center is a non-profit, faith-based primary care clinic in Mt. Juliet that offers affordable, quality health care to those in Wilson County who have no health insurance. Because of the economy, Charis saw a huge increase of patients last year and expects the numbers to rise again this year. Charis is staffed by dedicated volunteer doctors, nurses and office people. The clinic is supported by donations from churches, civic organizations, corporate businesses, foundations and individuals. How can you help? 1) VOLUNTEER- Charis is open 3 days a week (Mon, Thurs, Fri) and the 2nd Tues of each month and needs medical and non-medical volunteers. 2) DONATE - money is always needed, when you donate supplies that allows Charis to spend the extra money on patients and their needs, equipment is also needed (just ask). Supplies needed:
paper towels, kleenex, hand soap, bandaids, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, individually wrapped Neosporin or similar, cleaning supplies, etc. There is a box in the narthex labeled Charis Health Center for supply donations. 3) PRAY - prayer is the most important thing you can do! Do you shop online? A program called igive.com allows you have a percentage of each and everything you purchase online be allocated to Charis Health Center. It's an easy way to show your support for a ministry in our community that is making such a difference in people's lives. Go to igive.com and sign up today!
Questions? Contact Shirley Whittaker at Charis 773-5785 or 218-3498 or email sawhittaker22@aol.com YOGA AT GRACE: Want to be Healthy and Whole? Our physical bodies need to be fed just like our spiritual souls do! Grace offers Christian Yoga classes that focus on stretching and rejuvenating that tired body of yours! New Time! Classes meet on Mondays from 10:45-11:45 AM and 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Grace Family Life Center. Cost is $25 per month or $8 per class. Each class includes exercises for the beginner to the advanced student as well relaxation and a time of Christian prayer and meditation. Classes are open to the entire community! Find out more at www.graceumc.net/yoga or contact Whitney Simpson at whitneyandtroy@gmail.com or 449-6963.
 DO YOU ENJOY INTERACTING WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS? - Can you spare just one hour per month during one of our Sunday worship services or on Wednesday evenings during the school year? Youth and adults needed. Please contact Marlene Ssebulime at marlene@graceumc.net. Our Grace Nursery Ministry provides a warm, safe, & inviting Christian environment for infants, toddlers and their parents attending GUMC.
CONNECTIONS CENTER - The Connections Center is a ministry of the Radical Hospitality Team to make our visitors and members feel connected at Grace. The center was donated in loving memory of Bill and Lorraine Ellner. Have a question? Need a newsletter, devotional, list of current classes, Stephen Ministry referral form, preschool brochure, or name tag request form? Stop by and Connect! Two smaller, rolling welcome desks can be used for teams at Grace on Sunday mornings for volunteer sign-ups, ministry awareness, etc. We'll see you at the Connections Center!
GRACE NAMETAGS - Grace Nametags are now located outside the church office. Please pick up your nametag and wear it each week. Need a nametag? Forms are available near the nametag rack. Drop your form in the church office or on Sunday in the offering plate and your nametag will be available the following Sunday.
SPIRIT DAY - Dining out for lunch on Sunday? Why not join us the Second Sunday of each month from 11 AM – 3 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings for food and fellowship? 15% of all food purchases will be donated to Grace United Methodist Church. Donations will support the ministries of the Radical Hospitality Mission Team. Be sure to thank Buffalo Wild Wings for their ongoing Extravagantly Generous gifts to our church and community. Spread the word and invite a friend to join you! MAY SPIRIT DAY IS MAY 13!
GRACE MAGNETS! Show your Grace Spirit - pick up your complimentary car magnet at the Grace Connections Center and display it on your car.
 WORSHIP LEADERS: The Music and Arts Ministry is looking for worship leaders. If you are interested in sharing your gift of song, music, or drama during our traditional services at the 8:30 and 11:00 o'clock hours; there will be a sign up sheet available in the choir room the FIRST Sunday of every month. For more information about providing special music or readings please contact Katharine Ray at kat@graceumc.net.
Looking for a few good Singers!! Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the choir room.
Make a Joyful Noise unto God!! If you have a passion for music, but never joined a choir, now is your opportunity!! We have a place for you in the choir!! All it takes is faithfully serving for three consecutive Wed. Nights to be a part of this loving and worshipful group. For more info contact Kat Ray at kat@graceumc.net
Do you have what it takes to be a "Ding a Ling?" Wednesdays at 6:00 PM in the handbell room.
Ever wanted to play the Hand bells but thought you couldn't? Now's your chance! We are looking for a few "Ding a Lings" to fill out our ranks as well as act as alternates. Ringing is as easy as counting... 1, 2, 3, 4!!!! We are willing to teach you the basics and grow with you as a musician!If you are interested in playing with us and serving Grace in a unique way this is your chance!! For more info contact Kat Ray at kat@graceumc.net
Do you have a flare for the dramatic? Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45 PM in the choir room & Sundays 4:45 - 5:45 PM at FLC.
Do you want to serve God in a special way? Become a part of Acts of Grace drama team. Open to all ages from 12 years old to 112 years young!!! For more information contact Kat Ray at kat@graceumc.net
Are you a musician and have a heart to serve God with your time and talent?
We are forming a church band/orchestra called "Graceful Sounds" to premiere in the year 2012. We are currently looking for all interested instrumentalists during the fall of 2011 to sign up for this new and exciting group. Please contact Kat Ray at kat@graceumc.net for more information and to get your name on the contact list.
OUR TECH MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!! Our Technology Team at Grace is looking for volunteers to assist in the Song Screen Projector and the Sound System. This is a VITAL part of our weekly worship and would only require your minimum volunteerism of one Sunday per month. No experience is needed! For more information please contact Katharine Ray at kat@graceumc.net.
CUMBERLAND DISTRICT REVIEW: Click here to download the latest issue of the Review of the Cumberland District of the United Methodist Church.
gNEWS: Are you getting gNews in your in box each Wednesday? This email newsletter includes weekly news from Grace as well as a link to each month's printed newsletter. Please sign up on our homepage at www.graceumc.net (we promise not to send you spam or other news not related to Grace, you can unsubscribe at any time).
UNITED METHODIST MEN meet the second Saturday of each month at 7:00 AM at the Grace Family Life Center. All men of the church and community are invited to join us for a breakfast, fellowship and study.
YOUNG AT HEART
Young at Heart group makes a trip every month on the 3rd Tuesday and you qualify to go if you are 55 or over. Cost is rarely over $20.00.
May Outing -- Tuesday, May 15, 2012. We will be going to Cascade Hollow Lodge in Normandy, TN. home of Dave & Patti McIntyre, former pastor of St. Paul's UMC. We will leave the church parking lot at 8:30 AM for the drive and make a touring stop before lunch. Cost will be $15.00. Please call Jodie for reservations at 289-4099. Should be a fun trip and visit to old friends. Let's fill the bus. BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNG ADULTS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO AGE 30 YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Join us on Tuesdays at the home of David and Becky Waynick. We will gather at 6:00 PM with Bible Study (led by Cheri Mason) from 6:30-7:30. Childcare is not provided. Contact Ashlee Page at masonashlee@gmail.com for more information.
YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - "Real People with Real Challenges in a Real World" Bible Study
Sunday mornings at 9:45, Room A6 Join other young families and young adults. Come with an open mind and heart as we discuss Real Life/Current Events and how our reactions to it as Christians affect our children, co-workers, family and friends. Each week we discuss a new current event and "Real Life" issues, including how we respond to these events as Christians in our society. If you are young, have young kids, act young or just think young, you're invited to join us! Otherwise, help us get the word out by inviting any college students to stop by on the weekends they are home visiting. Contact Stephanie or Will Ofenheusle or email snaylorof@aol.com with any questions.
ADULTS
ALL AGES
MONDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES All women are invited to participate and bring a friend!
Mondays at 9:00 AM.
Starting April 2nd, Lenora Beam will be leading a study of James, "Mercy Triumphs," in room A3. For more information contact Lenora at lenorabeam@aol.com or call her at 512-9272.
CAN'T GET OUT TO PARTICIPATE IN A BIBLE STUDY?
Connect with other Christians to deepen your faith and grow in discipleship in a unique learning experience with the Wesley Ministry Network On-line. In partnership with Bishop Richard Wilke’s Institute for Discipleship, Wesley Ministry Network now offers its acclaimed lay education courses online. Each course features streaming video lectures and online discussions with other students and experienced Wesley Ministry Network teachers. Courses are open to everyone. Sign up at www.beadisciple.com/wesleyministrynetwork.html, this link can also be found at www.graceumc.net/news.
SMALL GROUP STUDY
Falling Upward - A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Make plans to experience a new perspective on your spiritual life. On Wednesday nights starting April 18th at 6:00 PM this six-week small group study embarks on a journey to give us an understanding of how the heartbreaks, disappointments, and first loves of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us. In this insightful book Richard Rohr offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life’s mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Contact David Teel (david@graceumc.net) or Ellen Thompson (ethompson51@comcast.net) to find out more.
YOUTH
6TH GRADE OR OLDER
See Youth activities at www.graceumc.net/youth
CHILDREN
5TH GRADE
5th Grade Bible Study - Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:30 PM
WE NEED YOUR INK CARTRIDGES: Don't throw away those old ink cartridges! Did you know Grace can recycle your empty cartridges for cash? Drop your empty cartridges off in the church office and we'll make sure they get recycled.
 ONLINE GIVING
Whether you missed a Sunday or just feel led to give, you can now securely submit your gifts and offerings online
"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DRIVERS NEEDED!
The Mid-Cumberland Meals-on-Wheels Program of Wilson County needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to our home-bound seniors. Volunteer one day a week for less than an hour in the local Mt. Juliet Area - and don’t worry, directions are given to each home! We even need back-up drivers on an as needed basis too! Feel the power of delivering not just meals… but smiles! Contact Bobbie Jo Caldwell at 758-2777.
CHARIS HEALTH CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Looking to volunteer your time to a local worthy endeavor? Charis is actively recruiting volunteers willing to help those in our community who are in desperate need of quality health care. We need medical (Doctors, RNs, etc) and non-medical (receptionists, clerical, etc) volunteers. If interested, contact Shirley Whittaker at sawhittaker22@aol.com or call 218-3498.
CHARIS HEALTH CENTER WISH LIST:
Paper towels, Toilet Paper, Cleaning Supplies, Copy Paper, Office Supplies (notepads, pens, staples, etc). Please place donations in the West Narthex.
MT. JULIET HELP CENTER NEEDS:
The center has been able to help many families in need. In order to continue to serve those in the community, please bring your donations of non-perishable foods and place your items in the box provided in the West Narthex.
 2010 FLOOD UPDATE: Please visit www.graceumc.net/flood for details regarding flood recovery efforts and how you can help. For information about Tennessee Conference Flood-related activities, click here.
FISH FRY Won’t you join us the first Saturday of each month? Our next gathering is Saturday, June 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Grace Family Life Center. The menu consists of all you can eat farm raised catfish, hand cut fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, homemade desserts and beverage for $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for children. The monthly fish fry benefits the Gifts of Grace, our church’s benevolence ministry that helps members of our church and our community with expenses incurred as a result of a serious medical condition. For more information visit www.graceumc.net/fishfry.
S.A.C.K. (Sponsor A College Kid) -- S.A.C.K.’s mission is to identify the single, post-high school students of the Grace UMC congregation who are attending college or technical/vocational school and pair each student with an adult Grace member who commits to praying for and staying in touch with the student throughout the school year. Suggested forms of contact would be mail or email, with occasional special cards or boxes of goodies. Information about the student and school address is provided. We are currently gathering information about our students as well as Grace members who would like to be a part of this ministry. Forms for volunteers and students are located at the Connect desks in each narthex. Please contact Wendy Crick at wtcrick@comcast.net for more information.
HEART TO HEART MINISTRY needs volunteers to provide transportation to and from doctor’s visits and basic errands. If you are interested, please contact Martha Wilson, Parish Nurse at martha@graceumc.net or 478-8419 or 754-6034.
S.A.L.T. (Serving at the Lord's Table) MINISTRY: Grace is a partner in the S.A.L.T. ministry, which is comprised of 6 Methodist churches in Wilson County that minister to the families living in the Timberline Campgrounds by providing food, necessities and Jesus' love. Grace UMC provides cases of shelf-stable milk, cases of chicken and tuna, as well as hygiene kits for the bathhouse. If you have questions about this ministry, contact Jane Swain at jswain@ssindustries.com. See Sock for Salt announcement above.
GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT? The deadline for submitting weekly announcements is each Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM. Please assist our church staff by submitting your information in a timely manner. To submit your news, click here. Please note when submitting announcements that any room requests made will need to be approved by our Administrative Assistant and will then placed on the church calendar. You may view the church calendar online at www.graceumc.net/calendar or on the Community Board in the adult wing at Grace. YOUTH NEWS
 Youth programming at the Grace Family Life Center unless otherwise noted. Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:45 PM.
SUMMER YOUTH MISSION TRIP TO COPPERHILL, TN: JULY 15 - 21!!
Mission Trips are where the rubber meets the road, where Sunday School meets the Real World (no, not the MTV show)! This will be an amazing opportunity for your student to grow their faith by leaps and bounds. Don't miss this! Register by May 6th! Spots are limited. Register: graceumc.net/youth.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE!
 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
UPCOMING CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Interested in Joining the Children's Council?
Contact us at children@graceumc.net.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!
Contact us at children@graceumc.net for more information.
5:15-6:30 5th grade Bible Study 6:00-6:30 Pizza With A Purpose 6:30-7:00 Cherub Choir 6:30-7:30 Children's Choir Visit www.graceumc.net/children for more information on each of these programs. We look forward to seeing you there! SUNDAYS!
8:30 and 11:00:
Playful Praise (Ages three through pre-K) meets in room C11 with an interactive, pre-school based curriculum. Children's Church meets in the adult wing, Room A7, for praise and worship music, memorable lessons, activities, and discussion starter DVD segments.
9:45:
The R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out, Calling Kids for Christ) alternative Children's Sunday School. Children gather in the sanctuary at 9:45 with group leaders for silly songs before heading to a time of games, snacks, crafts and a Bible Story. Parents and other adults remaining in the sanctuary for the 10:00 service will encounter a brief, powerful message from the word of God from the same scripture passage our children are studying. Want to get involved? Email us at children@graceumc.net or mindyoldham@tds.net.
PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE -- AGES THREE THROUGH 4TH GRADE Wednesdays from 6:00 - 6:30 PM in children's wing.
Join us as we share dinner together, fellowship, and work on our mission project. Each week during Pizza With a Purpose, children participate in the BackPack food program, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank. The kids stuff food bags that are distributed each Friday to to needy children identified by the teachers and guidance counselors at 3 elementary schools in Wilson County. PWAP meets in the multi-purpose room in the children's wing. A weekly $3 donation to cover the cost of dinner is appreciated but not necessary to attend. Find out more about PWAP by visiting www.graceumc.net/PWAP. CHERUB CHOIR -- AGES 3 THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:00 PM in Room C1.
The Cherub Choir performs in worship services throughout the year and are part of our Easter and Christmas musical. Practices are held in Bible Seekers Classroom C1 in the children's wing. Contact Marlene Ssebulime at marlene@graceumc.net to find out more! Our Cherubs are led by Stephanie Ofenheusle (snaylorof@aol.com). CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. The Children's Choir performs a Christmas musical, an Easter musical, and performs during worship services throughout the year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary, led by Lenora Beam. Grace United Methodist Church
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