Grace Notes – April 29
IN THIS ISSUE…
May 5th Worship, Y.E.S. to New Theatre, CG New Sermon Series, “Join or Die” Screening, Confirmation Ceremony, 1st Quarter Statements, 4th & 5th Graders S.O.S., This Week at Grace, Episodes of Grace Podcast, First Friday Fellowship
May 5th Worship
9:00 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship
“Scripture Way of Salvation” —Rev. Barry Dundas
Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10
Communion Sunday
Confirmation Sunday (9 am)
10:15 AM Common Grace Modern Worship
During the 9am service on Sunday, May 5th we will celebrate our Confirmation students as they become professing members of GUMC.
Current 2023-2024 4th and 5th graders, plan on joining us June 17-20 for an experience put together especially for you! Club 45 Camp S.O.S. is a local missions and service experience designed just for preteens. During the week kids will experience fun with team building activities as well as spend time doing real life service and missions projects around our church and our metro area. This is a week not to be missed!
Cost is $30 and includes daily transportation, snacks, lunch on Monday and Thursday and more. Some locations require waivers which will be emailed to you the week prior. NOTE: Parents will drop off and pick up at church. Transportation to and from work sites is provided! Registration deadline is June 5 and is FIRM. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday times are 8:30 am to Noon. Thursday, for transportation purposes, start time will be 8:00 am.
Volunteers are needed and should sign-up using the registration link.
Contact Stacy Guerrero for more information.
Join Pastor Wes in his podcast!
This week we look at James’ perspective on conflict. Conflict is something that we all encounter on a regular basis. James helps us to know what the source of conflict is, the dangers of unhealthy conflict, and how to navigate conflict when it comes.
Find the podcast “Episodes of Grace” wherever you get your podcasts or by using this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0E0bpsQ5c3mfeT2W4keiqk
SPECIAL SCREENING AT GRACE! Friday, May 10th, 6:30pm
We are partnering with the group American Public Square to host a screening of this documentary for both the church and community.Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary “Bowling Alone” research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE, but you must RSVP HERE.
VIEW THE TRAILER HERE. 100% on Rotten Tomatoes!
1st Quarter Giving Available on ChMS
Click Here to log into ChMS and view your giving for January through March of this year.If you do not see a donation be sure to check your spouse’s profile or run a report of your families giving statement.If you have any questions or concerns, please email Annessa Downes at [email protected] or call us at the church.
UPDATE FOR MAY CALENDAR: Women’s Group Conversation and Company is moving the date and location for themonthof May. If you are not currently signed up but would like to be, contact Anna Purcell at [email protected] or 816-806-6417 for more details.