Hospitality Volunteers
We need a couple of Coffee Hostesses for the 8 a.m. service on Sundays. For more information call Lucia Montgomery at 488-2751.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DAY
Saturday, May 17th. Join fellow parishioners for a morning or afternoon (or stay the whole day!) of soul-warming work with Habitat for Humanity. Sign up on the bulletin boards near the kitchen.

BIBLICAL STORIES BEGIN JUNE 1ST
Beginning June 1st we will embark on a 52 week survey of essential Bible stories for effective and informed faith.

Books at Grace
Based on the author’s first hand experience, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich describes the brutal existence of prisoners in the Soviet labor camps called the Gulag. This 1962 novel by Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn shocked the world and was a wake-up call to western intellectuals still clinging to the dream of a communist utopia. Join us for a discussion of this book on Monday, June 2, in the Blaik Library at noon. Everyone is welcome

Altar Flower Memorials or Thanksgivings
Giving altar flowers to remember loved ones or to give thanks for a meaningful event in your life is a special way of commemoration for you and your family, as well as to enhance the beauty of our worship service. We have a specific florist who supplies all of our bouquets. They offer the parish a special rate as follows: Main Altar at $125.00, St. Stephen’s Chapel at $50.00, Baptismal Altar at $40.00 and Children’s Chapel at $40.00. One has the option of specifying favorite colors, unless the Liturgical calendar dictates otherwise. Please contact Shirley Waddill through the church office, 633-5529.

Explorers Class:
The Explorers class at Grace Church is helping expand your understanding by presenting a study of Anglican history, the Anglican Communion and the doctrinal distinctives that are totally Christian and thoroughly Anglican. 

Now is the time to take advantage of this rich study which includes lectures by The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ray Sutton, Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church with notes, commentary and discussion facilitation by Grace Church parishioner, Frank Van Zant.  You will benefit from the insights you’ll gain from the study and your fellowship and relation to the Lord and His church will be strengthened.        (lecture notes)

Explorers meets Tuesday mornings at 10:30 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 in a second floor classroom in the St. Stephen’s wing.  Enter through the Tejon Street door next to the nave.  We look forward to having you with us!

Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Saturday, May 17th
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and help some folks in our community! Come join fellow parishioners for a fun-filled morning or afternoon (or stay for the whole day) of soul-warming outreach with Habitat for Humanity. See bulletin boards next to the kitchen for sign-up and information. We will be working on a new home near the intersection of Woodman and Powers.

Coming Soon: 5th Annual Hike for Habitat: Saturday June 7th See bulletin boards next to the kitchen for sign-up and information. Join the Grace team to help raise money to build more houses.

St. Theresa’s Guild is recruiting new members!
In the event of a family death, sickness or arrival of a new baby, sometimes the stress makes it difficult for people to plan and cook food for their families. Members of the St. Theresa’s Guild are called on an as needed basis to prepare a meal for a family. This is a valuable ministry at Grace, as many of you who have experienced this help know. If you would like to join this worthy ministry or would like more information, please call or e-mail Lisa Walsh @ 388-1574-lewalsh4@msn.com. Parishioners can call Sue Spears at the Church office - 633-5529 - to make arrangements.

CHRISTIAN ED ISN’T JUST FOR SUNDAYS

Tuesdays at Grace is a remarkable opportunity to study God’s Word while interacting and becoming better acquainted with other parishioners. Identical Bible studies offer you a choice to meet at 10:30 AM or 7:00 PM. Why not do yourself a favor and join one of these groups.

Explorers is a group of women and men who take a page from the practice of the Christians in Berea (Acts 17:11) and examine the Scriptures with eagerness. Led by Frank Van Zant, Explorers is studying incidents in the life of Christ leading to and including His death and resurrection, a most suitable theme for Lent.

The Women’s Bible Study is in a rich examination of the Bible’s teaching of the work of the Holy Spirit in individual lives. WBS is using the stimulating Beth Moore study, “Living Beyond Yourself,” learning of the fruits of the Spirit. Facilitation is by Michelle Crippen and Dee Silliman. Still have questions? Call 282.7881.

Dr. Schley’s Bible Study
Following the intensive overview and introduction to the issues surrounding the reliability and historicity of the Bible presented this past fall, Dr. Schley’s January class will begin with an in-depth look at Genesis 1-11, the “primeval history” of the Bible. We will read the entire text, and proceed through it passage by passage, examining it critically and historically, and determining the theological, moral and historical applications for our lives. Since this class is about reading the Bible, those attending are encouraged to bring their Bibles with them to class.

Men of Grace Bible Study
Men of Grace CANA North study group. Presently studying the 39 articles. Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at La Baguette, 1420 Kelly Johnson, near Chapel Hills Mall at 8:00 am. For more information contact Michael Porter 481-8223.