Mission of the Month
The Mission for this month is Strengthen the Church. Their mission is one of four special mission offerings within the United Church of Christ. It grows the UCC's future by:
 | Funding new church starts and invigorating existing congregations. |
| Nurtures lay and pastoral leadership. |
| Builds youth and young adult ministries. |
| Supports the God is Still Speaking Ministry and its extravagant welcome for all within the UCC. |
All gifts are directed to activities and program of the church's local conference as well as the UCC's national ministgries.
For May
Church Council - Tuesday, May 18, at 7 PM.
Men's Group - Meets the first Saturday of the month at 8 AM, at Grace Church to decide where to go for breakfast.
Preschool:
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Last Day - May 21 |
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Graduation - May 24 and 25, in the sanctuary from 5 to 9 PM. |
N.A.M.I. - First and third Tuesdays at 7 PM.
Power of Prayer - each Monday at 6 PM
Crafty Ladies - each Thursday at 9 AM.
Pillow Talk - Last Sunday of the month after second service (12:15 PM). Please come to help stuff pillows for surgical patients at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital.
Bible Study - Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM in the outer office. To participate, you only need to bring yourself and your curiosity. You need no prior knowledge since this will be a relaxed learning experience. This is your opportunity to ask questions to get to know Christ, and to learn amongst friends. If you do not have a Bible, one will be available to you.
Square Dance Lessons - each Wednesday evening at 7 PM
Due to very sad circumstances, we must have supply pastors for the month of May. Afterward, an interim pastor will provide administrative and pastoral services.
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May 2 and 9 - Rev. Prisilla Bizer - Director of Church relations at Emmaus Homes. |
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May 16 - Rev. Leah Atkinson-Bilnski - Associate Pastor at St. Peter UCC, Washington, MO. |
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May 23 - Rev. Kirk Foster - One service at 10 AM - confirmation & Pentecost Sunday |
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May 30 - Rev. Paul Koch - Senior pastor St. Peter UCC, Washington, MO. |
Responsible Stewardship
Stewardship comes from understanding that God entrusts you with the resources you have. All that you have comes from Him. One way to honor God is to return some of these resources to your church for use in its missions. Your offering provides this return. Today, you have another way to make your offering to Grace Church.
You already pay several of your bills automatically from your checking or savings account via electronic funds transfer. This method also allows you to make your offering to Grace Church no matter where you May be. Now you can now sign up to make your offering automatically to Grace. You decide how much to contribute toward operating and capital expenses, and when.
If you wish to participate, contact the church office for an application. Complete the form and attach a voided check. You can either mail it to the church office or place it in a sealed envelop and put it in the collection plate. Your support will help greatly with the financial support of Grace and its mission - to know Christ and make His love known to all.
Upper Room
The current Upper Room Devotional Guides for are available on the table in the rear of the sanctuary. They are free and make an excellent aid for your daily walk with God. A voluntary donation would be appreciated greatly.
Clothing Collection Drop Box Program
Grace is participating in this program. Look for the barn shaped drop box on the southeast corner of our parking lot.
The program accepts only clothes, linens, and shoes.
Prepared With Grace
Our fabulous cookbook, compiled from incredible recipes contributed by our members, is now available. The desserts alone make it worth the price! Contact the church office for ordering information.