Grace United Methodist Church, Austin, TX » Uncategorized http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:42:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Grace at a Glance – February 2012 http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2012/02/05/grace-at-a-glance-february-2012/ http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2012/02/05/grace-at-a-glance-february-2012/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:06:17 +0000 Neil http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/?p=1421 Grace at a Glance – February 2012

Upcoming Activities, Events, and Services at Grace United Methodist Church.

For more information on these and other events at Grace, please check the Grace Events Calendar, the Pulpit and Pew Newsletter, and follow Grace United Methodist Church on Facebook.

Every Sunday at Grace

9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Choir Rehearsal – If you would like to join the Grace Notes Choir, then please contact Janey Hall, Director, Music Ministry (janeyhall2011@gmail.com; 512-902-1218).

9:30 AM to 10:50 AM
Children’s Sunday School in the “Godly Play” room. At 10:50 AM, all children ages five and older will be ready to go to worship. Children ages five and younger are also welcome in worship, or they may remain in the nursery during worship. For more information, please contact Cas Longo, Director, Children’s Ministries (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046).

9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s Café. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee. On Sunday, February 19 and 26, we will be holding Lent Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Our study will be based on “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back” by Ray Buckley.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

12:00 PM
After-service refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

Upcoming Events at Grace

Sunday, February 5, 11:00 AM
Sunday Worship in the church sanctuary.

Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study in the church library. For more details, see the Bible Study at Grace section below.

Thursday, February 9, 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Feed My People – We will be preparing and serving breakfast to the homeless at First United Methodist Church, 13th and Lavaca Streets.

Sunday, February 12, 11:00 AM
Sunday Worship in the church sanctuary.

Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study in the church library. For more details, see the Bible Study at Grace section below.

Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM
Grace Administrative Council meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, February 19, 9:45 AM
Lent Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Our study will be based on “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back” by Ray Buckley.

Sunday, February 19, 11:00 AM
Sunday Worship in the church sanctuary.

Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study in the church library. For more details, see the Bible Study at Grace section below.

Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 PM
Ash Wednesday worship with Imposition of Ashes in the church sanctuary.

Sunday, February 26, 9:45 AM
Lent Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Our study will be based on “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back” by Ray Buckley.

Sunday, February 26, 11:00 AM
First Sunday of Lent Sunday Worship in the church sanctuary.

Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study in the church library. For more details, see the Bible Study at Grace section below.

Bible Study at Grace

Sunday, February 19 and 26, 9:45 AM
Lent Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Our study will be based on “Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back” by Ray Buckley.

Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM
Disciple Bible Study : Remember Who You Are in the church library. We focus our study on the Old Testament prophets, and the 13 letters in the New Testament that are attributed to the Apostle Paul. Participants will need a study manual (cost $35). Please contact Rev. Kessie (gracepastorlk@yahoo.com; 512.442.5944) or the church office to register for the class and order a study manual.

Faith · Hope · Love

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]]> http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/12/11/season-of-advent/feed/ 0 Grace at a Glance – December 2011 http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/12/11/grace-at-a-glance-december-2011/ http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/12/11/grace-at-a-glance-december-2011/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:37:31 +0000 Neil http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/?p=1366 Grace at a Glance – December 2011

Upcoming Activities, Events, and Services at Grace United Methodist Church.

For more information on these and other events at Grace, please check the Grace Events Calendar, the Pulpit and Pew Newsletter, and follow Grace United Methodist Church on Facebook.

Every Sunday at Grace

9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Choir Rehearsal – If you would like to join the Grace Notes Choir, then please contact Janey Hall, Director, Music Ministry (janeyhall2011@gmail.com; 512-902-1218).

9:30 AM to 10:50 AM
Children’s Sunday School in the “Godly Play” room. At 10:50 AM, all children ages five and older will be ready to go to worship. Children ages five and younger are also welcome in worship, or they may remain in the nursery during worship. For more information, please contact Cas Longo, Director, Children’s Ministries (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046).

9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s Café. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee. During the month of December, We will be hosting Advent Study, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

12:00 PM
After-service refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

Upcoming Events at Grace

Saturday, December 3, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grace Workday – We will be replacing the ceiling tiles in Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, December 3, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Grace Notes Choir – Rehearsal for Cantata.

Sunday, December 4, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

Sunday, December 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2nd Sunday of Advent Sermon: “Journey to Bethlehem“, and “House of Bread“.

Thursday, December 8, 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Feed My People – preparing and serving breakfast to the homeless at First United Methodist Church, 13th and Lavaca Streets.

Sunday, December 11, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

Sunday, December 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3rd Sunday of Advent Sermon: “Journey to Ein Karem“, the “Paradox of Blessedness“.

Saturday, December 17, 2:00 PM
Caroling to the homebound – The children will lead us. All children and adults are invited to go caroling to Grace Church members who are homebound.

Sunday, December 18, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4th Sunday of Advent Grace Notes Choir Cantata: “Unto Us a Child is Born“.

Saturday, December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Holy Communion – Sermon: “Journey to the Manger“.

Sunday, December 25, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christmas Service – A Service of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the birth of the Christ child.

Bible Study at Grace

9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s Café. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee. During the month of December, We will be hosting Advent Study, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

Faith · Hope · Love

]]> http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/12/11/grace-at-a-glance-december-2011/feed/ 0 The Pumpkins are Coming! http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/10/04/the-pumpkins-are-coming/ http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/10/04/the-pumpkins-are-coming/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:18:22 +0000 Neil http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/?p=1351 It’s time for the Pumpkin Patch at Grace United Methodist Church. The Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 15 until October 31st (or until we sell all of the pumpkins!). There will be free storytelling (in English and Spanish) for small groups in the Patch Monday-Thursday at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 am by appointment only – contact Cas Longo (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046). There will be bake sales on October 22 and 29 (Saturdays) at the Patch.

Bring the family and have fun picking out the perfect pumpkin. Great photo opportunities!

Faith · Hope · Love

]]> http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/10/04/the-pumpkins-are-coming/feed/ 0 Grace at a Glance – October 2011 http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/10/04/grace-at-a-glance-october-2011/ http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/2011/10/04/grace-at-a-glance-october-2011/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:16 +0000 Neil http://www.gracemethodistaustin.org/?p=1345 Upcoming Activities, Events, and Services at Grace United Methodist Church.

For more information on these and other events at Grace, please check the Grace Events Calendar, the Pulpit and Pew Newsletter, and follow Grace United Methodist Church on Facebook.

Every Sunday at Grace

9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Choir Rehearsal – If you would like to join the Grace Notes Choir, then please contact Janey Hall, Director, Music Ministry (janeyhall2011@gmail.com; 512-902-1218).

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School in the “Godly Play” room. For more information, please contact Cas Longo, Director, Children’s Ministries (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046).

10:30 to 10:50 AM
Children’s Projects – At 10:50 AM, all children ages five and older will be ready to go to worship. Children ages five and younger are also welcome in worship, or they may remain in the nursery during worship. For more information, please contact Cas Longo, Director, Children’s Ministries (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046).

9:50 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s Café. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

12:00 PM
After-service refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

Upcoming Events at Grace

October 2 through 30
Peace Pals International Arts Exhibition in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 2, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
World Communion Sunday is a time to be in communion with Christians all over the world and to enable us to “press on toward the goal” of serving God in life-changing ministries.

Sunday, October 9, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Children’s Sabbath. The children of Grace UMC will celebrate Children’s Sabbath during Sunday worship.

Sunday, October 9, 12:30 PM
Lay Leadership Team meeting in the Conference Room.

Thursday, October 13, 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Breakfast for the Homeless. Join us in preparing and serving breakfast to the homeless at the First UMC Family Life Building, 13th and Lavaca Streets (just west of the Texas Capitol Building). For more information, please contact Reverend Kessie (gracepastorlk@yahoo.com; 512.442.5944), or just show up and sign in at the volunteer desk. You will be directed to the kitchen.

Friday, October 14, 3:00 PM
The Pumpkins arrive!. Join the unloading party. Refreshments provided.

October 15 to 31
The Pumpkin Patch is open!

Sunday, October 16, 2:00 PM
AIDS Walk. A Grace team has been formed for the annual AIDS Services of Austin AIDS Walk. Join us!

Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Administrative Council Meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, October 22 and 29
Bake Sale in the Pumpkin Patch by the Bakers of Grace.

Bible Study at Grace

Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM
Disciple III Bible Study Classes. This weekly study concentrates on the Old Testament prophets, and the 13 letters in the New Testament that are attributed to the Apostle Paul. Participants will need a study manual (cost $35). For more information, please contact Reverend Kessie (gracepastorlk@yahoo.com; 512.442.5944) or the church office to register for the class and order a study manual. The class meets in the Library in the Church Office building.

Faith · Hope · Love

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