This week, there are numerous activities in which to participate. We welcome visitors and new members - please join us at any of our services and activities. See the calendar at right for service and activity times and locations.

ECW Spring Business Meeting and Luncheon will take place on Saturday, May 10th. PLEASE NOTE, THE MAY NEWSLETTER SHOWS THE DATE AS MAY 16TH, IT SHOULD BE MAY 10TH. The meeting will begin at 10:30 am and the keynote speaker will be a representative from Natasha House. Lunch will be served after the business meeting. Cost is $8.00 per person and a sign-up sheet is posted in the Parish Hall. Deadline for sign-ups is Friday, May 9th.

From the Treasurer Last Week at Grace Church (05/04/08):

     Pledge Income:                  $10,493.00
     Other Operating Income:             220.00
     Total Operating Income:          10,713.00
     Less Budgeted Weekly Expenses:   10,225.69
     Overage/(Shortage):            $    487.31 

Confirmation Bishop Buchanan will make his visitation on June 29th. Confirmation classes for youth will be held during the Sunday School hour. An inquirers’ class for adults wishing to learn more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church will be held at 11:15 am on six Sundays, beginning May 11th. All are welcome, including the curious and those who would like a “refresher course.” Please contact the clergy if you are considering confirmation, reception, or need more information.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia – Tornado Relief: The Episcopal Church in Southern Virginia has set up a fund for immediate relief for victims of the tornado in the Suffolk area. An initial emergency relief fund of $10,000 from the diocese is being administered through St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 213 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. The Rector of St. Paul’s, the Rev. Dr. Keith Emerson, is serving as relief coordinator for the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Relief contributions may be made payable to: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and marked “Emergency Relief Fund”. All contributions will go directly to aid victims of the tornado disaster. For further information please call St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 757-539-2478 or email office@saintpauls-suffolk.org. Note: A list of other organizations taking donations and providing assistance is posted on the easel in the Parish Hall. Note: A list of other organizations taking donations and providing assistance is posted on the easel in the Parish Hall.

Next Chapter, a group for those who’ve lost a loved one, meets May 12th at noon. Bring a sandwich cut in quarters to share.

May Senior Luncheon: You’re invited to join the Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14th. Lunch begins at 11:30 am. Bring a friend, a dish to share for lunch, and welcome Robin Bledsoe from Avalon, a shelter for women victims of violence in Williamsburg.

Cookies for Kairos: Please remember to bring in your cookies for the Kairos team not later than noon on Wednesday, May 14th. Remember, these cookies represent the unconditional love of the Christian community to the incarcerated community, and are so very much appreciated by the residents.

Upcoming Adult Forums Sunday mornings at 10:20 am in the Parish Hall

• May 11: Pentecost--no adult forum.
  
  May 18: Lackey Free Clinic.

Christmas is Everyday’s next wrap party is May 21st at 6:00 pm. CIE is a Grace Church project to support our troops overseas in the Gulf region. Part of that program is to celebrate Christmas everyday instead of once a year. Monthly, a dedicated group of volunteers prepare Care packages for our service members. We meet in the Parish Hall and wrap all of the gifts in Christmas paper. Bring your scissors and all other items are provided. Contact Kathy Michaels at 898-1650 if you have any questions.

Breakfast at St. Paul’s: Please consider giving one Sunday morning this year and join Grace Outreach in preparing and serving breakfast to the homeless at St. Paul’s Church in downtown Newport News. Our next scheduled Sunday is May 25th. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Parish Hall.

Connie's Sermons On-Line From time to time, Connie has had requests for copies of her sermons. Connie has agreed to make her sermons available in written form. You can view her latest sermon (Good Friday, March 21st) here. A small but growing collection of them is now posted for your convenience.

Relay 4 Life: If you wish to make a donation for Relay 4 Life, checks may be made out to the American Cancer Society, (put Relay 4 Life in the memo line). Donations may be put in the collection plate or dropped by the office. All of Grace’s donations will be taken to the Relay 4 Life event on June 6th-7th at Tabb High School.

Rite-13 Words of Encouragement: Sunday school will soon be over and the students in the Rite-13 class will celebrate their transition from childhood into “womanhood” and “manhood” at the church picnic on June 8th. We are asking the adult members of Grace (both young and old) to send the students some special words of encouragement—a verse from the Bible, a line from a song, a truth you live by or just some special words that have helped you through life. The words of encouragement do not have to be addressed to each individual student. You can send one note and the Rite-13 teachers will duplicate the note and insert a copy into each student's 'memory book'. Please e-mail your special message to John and Sara Tartala at tartsp@cox.net by May 5th, or leave your message in the Christian Education box in the church office.

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