WORSHIP “EARLY” OR“LATE” DURING SUMMER

Our two-service summer worship schedule continues during the month of July. At 8:45 a.m., the“come-as-you-are” early Communion service will be offered. At 11 a.m., our traditional worship service with celebration of Communion willbe held. Whichever service you attend, make Sunday School a part of your faithjourney. Classes for all ages begin at 10 a.m.each Sunday. Middle/Senior Youth are gathering in the Ministry Center for the 1st part of their "Blind Side" summer movie series. Children's and Adult classes meet as usual. Don't leave Sunday morning worship and Sunday School out of your summer plans!  

LETTERS TO CAMP NEEDED FOR GRACE YOUTH

Nineteen Grace Youth will be attending Lutheridge Camp this summer. Campership Recognitions will be during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, June 20. Pastor Eric will also be at Lutheridge June 20-26 as Campfirmation leader. Everyone is encouraged to pray for our youth and to send cards, letters, and care packages to:  CAMPER NAME, camp program, c/o Lutheridge, 2049 Upper Laurel Drive, Arden, NC 28704

ANNUAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS JULY 11

Vacation Bible School 2010, Baobab Blast: God's Great Get-Together begins Sunday, July 11 and continues through Friday, July 16. Plan to come hear the Word, be amazed at God's creation wonders, and learn more about what it's like to be part of a community of faith!  There are classes for all ages, including a Special Needs Class. Heather Harris will lead the adult class.

The Vacation Bible School Committee still needs volunteers to assist with classes, meals, transportation, and crafts. Contact Director, Kelly Whitlock, to let us know how you can help. 

SUMMER DAYCAMP SET FOR JULY 19-23

Grace once again joins Holy Trinity, Mt. Pilgrim, Mt. Tabor and  Macedonia to sponsor summer day camp July 19 - 23 staffed by counselors from Lutheridge for youth completing grades K-5. The opening is at Grace on Sunday evening, July 18. Grace is responsible for Sunday night refreshments, Monday supper for counselors, and Wednesday lunch for campers. If you can help provide food or serve, please contact Grace coordinators Ashley Metts or Suzanne Medlock.

GRACE BEACH RETREAT PLANNED FOR OCT. 8-10

Mark your calendars now for Grace's annual Beach Retreat to be held at our Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center on Isle of Palms Oct. 8 - 10. Pairs'n' Spares Sunday School Class is sponsoring this trip, but everyone is invited. Details will come in future newsletters. Deposits for the trip will be taken in August or September. Call Johnny Merck for more information.

"SERVANTS OF GOD" PATIO STILL IN PROGRESS

Our new "Servants of God" patio near the narthex entry doors is taking shape. The patio bricks have been laid out by volunteers, and a beautiful bench, wall cross, and landscaping have been added. Johnny Merck continues to work on engraving the named bricks for the patio. Dedication will be held in the coming months as the engraved bricks are finished. Donations are still being accepted for bricks with the goal of having the names of all Grace members (past and present), friends, and associates on these bricks in order to represent the "great cloud of witnesses" who have served the Kingdom here in this place throughout the decades. Single named bricks may be ordered for a minimum donation of $25 each. Minimum donation per brick for five or more bricks ordered at the same time is $20 each. In addition to a brick for your current family, you may also wish to honor your ancestors or adopt a brick for one of Grace's charter families, or a past Sunday School teacher or pastor. The donor's name will not be included on the brick, but will be recorded in a special donor's book for the patio. Order forms are available in the church narthex or call the church office.