Volume 2, Issue 11

November 1, 2012

Pastors Corner
Good News
For I will never leave thee or forsake thee Hebrews 13: 5;b Today we are here to proclaim that life is a journey, not a destination and that we live in the midst of promise fulfilled. This claim calls us to awareness that we are held accountable by the one who gives us life. The promise reminds us that all we need is freely given to us. This is a journey, which often takes us through the wilderness, where we receive manna and water and discover what it means to be the children of God. It is a journey we never take alone, for we know that the One who made the promise will keep faith. Hallelujah! He came singing love. He lived singing love. He died singing love. He rose in silence. If the song is to continue, we must do the singing. In the name of the Father, and of The Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Grace from Grace United Methodist Church Brother Ed Engel

Prayer Concerns
Sundays
Worship Service 10:00 am
Our Nation, Tammy Baker, Judy Barrow, (Gerald Vickers sister) Charles Bufkin, (Co-worker Mr. Tommy) Charles DeVaughn, Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Eubanks, Nolan Eubanks, (Bro. Eds uncle) Kaye Fraizer, P. J. Fryer (James Terrys brother) Frances Green, Gene Halburton (Bro. Eds aunt), L. C. Hatcher, (Bro. Harrells father-inlaw) Sis Hobby, Janet James, Peggy McLeod, Wayne McLeod, C. D. Mizell, (Jasons grandfather) Louise Mosley, (Wandas mother) Mack Shaw, Lynda Ubrey, the family of Al Harris, the family of Mac McAlister, unspoken requests, and U. S. Military stateside and abroad especially Little Joe Hinton and his family.

Wednesdays
Family Meal 6:00 pm Children & Youth Bible Study 6:30 pm

Happy Birthday
Breannah Blackston Oct. 23 Kyle Nelson 3 Kasey Jenkins 12 Eddie Brown 13 Ronald Childress 14 Juilease Childress 25

Happy Anniversary
Robin & Teresa Barnett 8

You are Invited to: Graces Day of Praise & Thanksgiving Sunday, November 18
(see back page)

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Infant Baptism
Sunday, October 28 9:00 am
(Please note special time)

Up-Coming Events
Wednesday, December 12 6:00 pm Area Youth at Grace Friday, December 14 Area Youth will attend New Song in Concert at Pascagoula Baptist Church Saturday, December 15 Adult Outing to

Infant Baptism for Emma & Evan Nelson Fellowship Breakfast to follow in Family Life Center
Infant baptism is a ceremony where Christian parents commit to prayerfully, actively, and intentionally raise their child in the ways of Christ, desiring that the child will put his/her faith and trust in Christ as Savior and Lord. In addition, it identifies the child with the community of faith, acknowledging that God, in his grace, has placed the child within the fellowship of the people of God.

Winterfest 2012
Pensacolas Favorite Holiday Celebration Leave at 2:00 pm Eat Supper Tram Ride for Performance Tour at 6:00 pm
You will need money for your meal only. Let Kathy know by Sun. October 28 if you plan to attend so she can get tickets.

Welcome New Members

Wednesday, December 19 5:45 pm Nursing Home Leakesville, MS Thursday, December 20 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Childrens Skating Party at Skate City Please join us in welcoming new members to Grace: Brenda Howell & Larinda Havard We rejoice in welcoming you as official members.
Nov. 14 Georgia Woolman

Family Meal Schedule Wednesdays

Nov. 07 Wanda Childress

If you would like to join as an official member of our congregation, please let Bro. Ed Engel know and he will assist you with any questions you may have about our church.

Nov. 21 No Activities Nov. 28 Missy Havard

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Mission Opportunities
Area Youth Workday for George County Habitat for Humanity Saturday, October 13

Congratulations to the following Youth: George County High Band (Lauren Nelson) & Greene County High Band (Justin Vickers) on your recent accomplishments at Band Competition
Lauren

Wednesday, November 7 We will meet during our Bible Study Hour and pack our boxes for delivery. Adults are encouraged to come help us!

Justin and his dad Casey

The children will be passing out brown bags on Sunday, November 4 to members of the congregation to fill with items for the food pantry and return either on November 11 or 18
A few of the suggested items are: Canned Vegatables & Fruit, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Instant Potatoes, Rice, Spaghetti Sauce & Sticks, Mac-n-cheese, etc.

Grace will house West Kentucky & Baldwin University for George County Habitat for Humanitys Collegiate Challenage the week of December 16. Food Bank Open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Food Bank Offering 2nd Sunday of the Month

Congratulations to Laura Havard on being chosen Class Representative for Junior Class Hannah Mizell on being chosen Class Representative for Sophomore Class

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Out of Our Past - Putting Faith Into Action

Mrs. Thelma Brown Working with Graces Quilting Bees

Mrs. Mary Alyce Hinton displays the Quilting Bees Friendship Quilt given to Rev. Roy Givens, when he left the pastorate.

Strong believers in God Our Father and Jesus Christ Our Savior

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Out of Our Past (continued)

New Adult Bible Study Beginning Wednesday, November 28 6:00 pm The Heritage of Methodism
The United Methodist Primer, by Chester E. Custer In the Shadow of Aldersgate, by Daniel L. Burnett John Wesleys Message Today, by Lovett H. Weems Jr. Led by Bro. Ed Engel

Calloway Gardens
Sunday, November 25 - Monday, November 26 Leave right after Church Services that morning.
If any of you are interested in going to Calloway Gardens in Georgia please see Kathy Woodard for more details. This is separate from the adult outing and will be all at your own expense. Details: Tickets each $18.12 (includes tax and service fee) --- this could vary depending on which day we go. Country Inn and Suites La Grange GA - no pets allowed non-refundable rate $82.11 (includes tax) rate that allows cancellation $96.60 (includes tax) free breakfast distance from Lucedale to Callaway Gardens 298.22 miles and 5 hours one

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Save The Date

Day of Praise & Thanksgiving Sunday, November 18 Make plans to join us now for Worship & Praise and Thanksgiving Feast at Grace.
2:00 pm Charge Conference Three Sixteen & Chronicle will be in concert! Times to be announced!

Psalm 100 "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." (KJV)