Weekly Announcements 5/31/15

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2015
Rev. Kevin Clementson
Email: kclementson@gracelc.org
Cell phone: 410-259-1586
Rev. Martha Clementson
Email: mclementson@gracelc.org
Cell phone: 410-259-9054
21 CARROLL STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
CHURCH OFFICE: 410-848-7020 FAX: 410-848-2113
WEBSITE: www.gracelc.org
WORSHIP SERVICES
WELCOME VISITORS
5:00 pm – Saturday in the Sanctuary
7:45 am – Sunday in the Sanctuary
9:00 am – Sunday in Grace Hall
11:15 am – Sunday in the Sanctuary
We welcome all visitors worshipping with us
today. Please stop by the Visitor’s Table to
pick up a Welcome Bag. We invite you to
sign the RCR card or fill out a visitor’s card
at the Table so we can get to know you.
10:15 Education Hour
** Nursery is available for children 3 and under
during the Education Hour in Room 100.
Welcome to New Members
This weekend, we welcome new members here at Grace Lutheran Church. The new members are:
Michael Brown
Edward, Jessica, Alexa and Madelyn Dannettel
Thomas and Shannon Fletcher
Sylvia Haines
Marilyn Hanchett
Lanny and Denise Hobby
Betsy Reilly
Thomas and Ashley Stull
Troy, Erin and Chad Zepp
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Intergenerational Event
Everyone is invited to join in a fun hour of fellowship and learning at 10:15 this Sunday and next
Sunday! Please join us for refreshments in honor of our new members and then choose an activity
in which to join with folks of all ages. (Please see page 2 for the list of activities and locations.)
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Annual Information Meeting
As part of the Intergenerational Event, all confirmed members of Grace are invited to attend the
Annual Information Meeting at 10:15 in the Theater. You will receive an update on ministry here at
Grace and be able to ask any questions that you might have regarding our life together as a
congregation.
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Walk for Water
Please join us to show support for those who Walk for Water every day. Registration
begins at 3:30. We will have a brief time of prayer at 4:00 before leaving. People of all ages
and their dogs are invited to join in this event. Donations are welcome from those who
participate and those who cannot be here with us. Please clearly mark your gift, "Walk for
Water."
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Celebrating Ministry: Intergenerational Event(s)
This Sunday Christian Education will be hosting a special intergenerational event to celebrate ministry within
the church and community! We will offer activities for people of all ages during the hour usually set aside for
Christian Education (which will have come to completion on May 10).
The activities will focus on the areas of:
Worship:
1.
An opportunity to write your own prayer petitions; these will be incorporated
into our prayers of the church during the summer (Room 107)
Service:
1.
2.
Make placemats for Table of Grace and Ardent Folk ministries (Fellowship Hall)
Complete a service project for Shepherd’s Staff (Room 108)
Outreach:
1.
Get a tour of the building-both “new” and old (Gather in UGS)
Learning:
1.
Make your own Church Year calendar (that follows the Lectionary & Sunday
School curriculum) (Room 109/110)
Books of the Bible Relay Game (Back of Grace Hall)
2.
Reflection:
1.
Sit in on the Annual Information Meeting and learn about what is happening within the
ministries of Grace (Theater)
We are excited about this event because it provides an opportunity for singles, couples, and families to come
together for an hour of fun, learning, and celebration even though they are in different stages of life!
*Refreshments will be served in the Upper Gathering Space and can be taken with you to the various
activities*
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Quiet Evenings – June 5 – 6:30 p.m.
It’s time for another opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life for a couple of hours.
Please join us for Quiet Evenings on the first Friday of June. The labyrinth will be set up in the
Theater, there will be centering prayer in the Sanctuary, and lots of time and space for quiet reading
of Scripture, prayer, and reflection.
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Mar-Lu-Ridge Day Camp and Vacation Bible School Registrations
We’re still accepting registrations for Vacation Bible School and Mar-Lu-Ridge
Day Camp! Please turn in your registration forms ASAP (forms may be downloaded
from our website at www.gracelc.org under Downloadable Resources)! If you have
any questions, please contact Leanne Elliott lelliott@gracelc.org or 410-848-7020.
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Legacy (High School Youth) Needs You!!!
We still need your help! Amelia Dowling is heading up this Legacy High School service project as
part of the Celebrating Ministry Intergenerational Event this Sunday! We are collecting the following
items through Sunday May 31; then all who wish to participate can help put together the kits for
Shepherd’s Staff. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Donation Requests: Any Dog or Cat Food, Travel Size Soap, Travel Size Shampoo and
Conditioner, Travel Size Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Small Washcloth, Gallon Ziploc Bags
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Community Garden
Spring is finally here and the Grace Gardeners are getting ready for another great
season in our community garden. We are looking for volunteers to help with planting,
weeding, and harvesting – all ages are welcome. If you are not able to volunteer time, we
also appreciate plant and seed donations.
If you are interested in helping please sign the RCR card. If you would like additional
information, please contact Nancy Suder at 443-507-5443 or snaanjola@msn.com or
Laura Heller at 443-291-6044 or lheller1@msn.com.
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Scholarships Available to Grace Members
The Phillipy Family Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Applicants must submit a packet of documents to be considered for this scholarship. This
scholarship was provided for by Mr. Lester N. Phillipy, Jr., a member of Grace who died in 2001.
Priority is given to students from Grace, although Lutherans in Carroll and Baltimore Counties are
eligible. The Scholarship recipients are to be selected by Mr. John Baldwin and Mr. Mark Fisher,
who serve as Co-Trustees of the fund, on the basis of financial need, academic standing, and good
moral character. You can obtain the packet of application materials from the church office. The
deadline for submission is July 1, 2015.
Grace Lutheran Church also offers scholarships to active members of the congregation who are
attending college, community college, professional schools and trade schools. Information about
the scholarships, application process and application requirements can be obtained from the
church office by emailing dstem@gracelc.org. The application deadline is July 1, 2015.
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Thursday Book Club
After a few months of vacation, the Thursday Book Club is returning in June
and July. The Book Club will meet on June 11 & 25 as well as on July 9 & 23.
Two opportunities will be offered each of those days: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm or
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
We will be reading Sue Monk Kidd’s newest novel, “The Invention of Wings.” This wonderful new
book is the story of two American girls who grow to be great women during the early nineteenth
Century. Handful, a slave girl, becomes Sarah’s handmaiden, whether Sarah likes it or not. The
story follows their lives over the next thirty-five years. While having very different experiences and
perspectives on life, their lives intersect and impact one another in tremendous ways. It is a story
that is hard to put down and won’t be soon forgotten after reading it!
The books are here! If you would like a book, please see Pastor Martha or stop by the church office.
The cost of the book is $12.00. If you’ve never joined the Thursday Book Club at Grace, this
summer might be the perfect time to give it a try!!! Please read Part One and Two for our first
session.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
The next blood drive will be held on Monday, July 13
at St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
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Timber Ridge Ice Cream Social and Open House
Timber Ridge and Ridge Residences are hosting an Ice Cream Social and Open House on
Sunday, June 7 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Community Center, located at 101 Timber
Ridge Drive. Enjoy ice cream, cookies, and beverages and the Westminster Municipal
Band. The event will be held rain or shine. Parking is available on Bishop Street, Stoner
Avenue, at Change, and at the Senior Center. Bring a lawn chair and friends. All are
welcome!
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June 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Quiet Evenings
Please join us for an evening of calm and quiet as we open ourselves to God's presence in our lives.
If weather permits, there will be the option of outdoor prayer stations along with prayer stations,
meditation, centering prayer, and other reflective options.
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Preparation for Adult Baptism
Are you an adult who has not yet been baptized? This summer, Pastor Martha will be
offering Preparation for Adult Baptism. It is anticipated that the preparation will
involve several conversations that explore topics such as: What is the Bible? What is
Baptism? What roles do the Sacraments play in our faith? What is a daily Walk with
God? Conversations will be tailor made for those who are participating. If you, or
someone you know, is interested in participating, please sign the RCR card or contact
Pastor Martha at mclementson@gracelc.org.
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DURING WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Preacher: (Sat) Pastor Dave Bare, (Sun) Pastor Kevin Clementson
June Altar Guild: Doris Hare and Viera Sabol (S),
Chuck and Tammy Lowman (GH)
Worship Assistants: (5:00) Yvonne Aasen, (7:45) Karen Ganjon,
(9:00) Sharon Glass, (11:15) Bob Lichtfuss
Communion Assistants: (9:00) Don Meyers, Beth Meyers,
Dotti Morano, Pete Morano, Jan Mickey
Ushers: (9:00) Ron Fairchild, Adam Fairchild, Adam Barnes,
Jeff Barnes
Acolyte: (11:15) Taylor Glass Button
DAILY READINGS
Sun (31) John 3:1-17
Mon (1) Romans 12:9-16b
Tues (2) 1 Corinthians 2:1-10
Weds (3) Numbers 6:22-27
Thurs (4) Genesis 3:8-15
Fri (5) Psalm 130
Sat (6) 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1
Sun (7) Mark 3:20-35
SERVING NEXT WEEK – June 6-7, 2015:
Worship Assistants: (5:00) Laura Heller, (7:45) Craig Giles,
(9:00) Adam Fairchild, (11:15) Charlie Beckhardt
Communion Assistants: (9:00) Jo Murphy, Murph Murphy, Junior Zepp,
Eileen Zepp, Chad Plendl
Ushers: (9:00) Perry Crowl, Nancy Taylor, Brian Sherfey, Bill Comegna
Acolyte: (5:00, 11:15) Taylor Glass Button
The flowers in the Sanctuary and Grace Hall are given by the Giles Family to the
Glory of God and in loving memory of our parents and in honor of those who
nurture families with Christian love everywhere.
May 18 – May 24, 2015 Attendance – (Bible Conversations) 10
(5:00) 32 (7:45) 42 (9:00) 186 (11:15) 73 (TOTAL) 343
Please remember in your prayers…
Names will remain on the Continuing Prayer List for four weeks unless otherwise requested.
Names will then be removed unless another request is made. Please contact Dawn Stem in
the church office (410-848-7020) with any prayer requests or email dstem@gracelc.org.
Those who are serving our country: Marshall Brown, Captain Ryan Chaney, PFC Tyler Czarnowsky,
Steve Haines, Nathan Karlson, Ben Keefer, Jeff Kelly, Adam Miller, Leah Miller, Steven P. Miller, Jr., Paul
Roberts, Ben Weber, Joel Whitson, and all those individuals serving in our military, especially in warzone areas
Those in Convalescent, Nursing or Rehab Centers: Sarah Barnes, Elinor Causey, Donald and Nancy
Michael, Alice Midttun, Ilona Ries, Lillian Rosenberg, Ruth Senseney, Ellen Terry
Continuing Prayers: Riley, Charles Adams, Irene Bailey, Gladys Bauerline, Brian Bowersox, Donald
and Angie Burns, Mike Button, Cathy Chiaramonte, Rocky & Bonnie Davis, Tom Dowling, Scott Eberts,
Joseph Flemming, Peggy Fogle, Richard “Doc” Gladhill, Barbara Gordon, Benita Gordon, Dick Haines,
Jim Handley, Family of Bob Landon, Philip Kirk, Sandy & Walter Long, Don Ludwig, Pam Nelson, Jake
Offutt, Dail Pease, Daniel Roush, Barbara Serghini, and Jessica Young
Seminarians: Beth Clementson and Don Myers
Global Ministry Partners: Pastors Eric and Wendolyn Trozzo serving in Malaysia, and The Lutheran
Church, Paide, Estonia.
Also please pray for our pastors, the members of the Church Council, the staff and all of God’s
children at Grace Lutheran Church.
NOTE: If you or someone you know is going into the hospital please call the church office as soon as possible.
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
Sunday, May 31
7:45 am Traditional Worship (S)
9:00 am Praise Worship (GH)
10:15 am Annual Information Meeting (FH)
11:15 am Traditional Worship (S)
4:00 pm Walk for Water (GH)
Monday,
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
June 1
Cub Scouts (Various)
Girl Scouts (FH)
Boy Scouts (Legacy)
Stephen Ministry Meeting (107, 108)
AA Meeting (109/110)
Tuesday,
12:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
June 2
Table of Grace Soup Kitchen (FH/T)
Property Committee (108)
Social Ministry Committee (107)
Youth & Family Ministries (112)
Children’s Chorus Rehearsal –
group going to Carnegie Hall (T)
Wednesday, June 3
5:00 pm TOPS Weight Loss Club (111)
7:00 pm TECT Youth Group (Various)
7:30 pm Praise Band/Singers Practice (GH)
7:30 pm Men’s Bible Study (Johansson’s)
Saturday, June 6
5:00 pm Fair Trade Coffee Sale (LGS)
5:00 pm Traditional Worship (S)
Sunday, June 7
7:30 am Fair Trade Coffee Sale (LGS)
7:45 am Traditional Worship (S)
9:00 am Praise Worship (GH)
11:15 am Traditional Worship (S)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, July 12
12 noon
Congregation Picnic
Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Thursday, June 4
5:00 pm Ardent Folk Bible Conversation (UGS)
6:00 pm Ardent Folk Weekly Meal (FH/T)
7:00 pm Ardent Folk Debriefing (L)
7:00 pm Stephen Leaders Meeting (Parlor)
7:00 pm New Beginnings NA (Legacy)
7:30 pm Trudging the Road AA (109/110)
Friday, June 5
6:30 am Men’s Bkfst & Bible (Bob Evans)
6:30 pm Quiet Evenings (Various)
8:00 pm Turning Point AA Meeting (109/110)
(CLV) Carroll Lutheran Village (FH) Fellowship
Hall (T) Theater (S) Sanctuary (GH) Grace Hall
(UGS) Upper Gathering Space (LGS) Lower
Gathering Space (MR) Music Room (L) Library
2015/2016 Registration for Little
Friends of Grace Preschool
Registration for the 2015/2016 school
year continues. We are offering classes
for ages two through five for the
upcoming school year. If you are
interested please call Anita at 410-8487020 to set up an appointment to visit.
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