Today in our series through 2 Timothy, (Paul’s Last Letter) he reminds Timothy to – Follow the Pattern of sound words. There are so many voices trying to get our attention in society today. How do we know which ones are worth listening to and which ones we should avoid? Thankfully, we have a solid pattern to follow. Let’s remind ourselves of this today.

2 Timothy 1.13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 

Prayer of Airman Bravo who was shot down over Iraq and rescued on Easter Sunday: “Lord, your will be done. But if I’m getting through this, I need help.

Elder Board: Oct. 6 @ 5 PM.

Official Board: Oct. 7 @ 6 PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sept 20th       Carry-In Luncheon following Worship

Sept 20th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 21st       PA March For Life

Sept 22nd      Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Sept 23rd      Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Sept 24th      Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

Sept 25th-26th Ladies Retreat @ Camp Mantowagan

Sept 27th      Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Sept 27th      Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Sept 27th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 30th       Men’s Fall Retreat deadline

Sept 30th       Ladies’ Bible Study @ 10am

Sept 30th       Ladies’ Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 2nd-3rd    Men’s Retreat @ Camp Mantowagan

Oct 4th          Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 4th           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 4th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 4th           Bedford County Life Chain

Oct 6th           Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Oct 7th           Ladies’ Bible Study @ 10am

Oct 7th           Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 7th            Ladies’ Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 8th            Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

Oct 11th        Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 11th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 11th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 14th         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 10am

Oct 14th         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 18th         Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Oct 18th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Oct 18th         Pastor Appreciation Luncheon @ 11:45

Oct 18th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Oct 21st         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 10am

Oct 21st         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Oct 22nd        Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

September Trustees:                

Kent Cornell

Dave Dicken

Wayne Foor

Prayer Requests:

Prayer requests are eventually rotated off to keep them current. To update names, simply request them to be resubmitted. Also, prayer requests can be added to the church’s private group Facebook page or contact the church office at admin@communitygrace.online. 

We are currently sending out prayer requests by email. If you or anyone you know is not receiving these, please let me know. I have found that some of the emails we have on record are not correct.

Annual Youth Envelope Fundraiser

Our youth’s annual Envelope Fundraiser is under way. The numbers on the envelopes are the amounts of your donation (or you can donate more). Pick up an envelope, make your donation, and place the envelope in the offering box. You can also donate by tapping your phone on the icon on the back of the seats, or in your online giving through Straight Ahead or Momentum. You can also sponsor a child or two by filling out the form on the desk in the lobby.

Youth Mum Sale

Our youth is having their annual Mum Sale. These big and beautiful flowers come in a variety of colors, each in a 9” pot and can be picked up at Brush Creek Evergreens. The cost per mum is $7. Pick up your voucher in the lobby.

Christmas Eve Service Choir

The choir will be singing two songs during this year’s Christmas Eve Service. If you would like to participate, please sign up at Sign-Up Central. Practice will begin the first week of October.

Pennsylvania March For Life

PA March for Life is being held on Monday, Sept. 21st in Harrisburg. The Rally at the State Capitol is at 11am and the March for Life will be held at 12 noon. The bus will leave Wal-Mart parking lot at 9am. See the flier at Connection Central for more information.

MGBC Men’s Fall Retreat

Habits of a Healthy Disciple. October 2nd – 3rd at Camp Mantowagan. Registration begins a 6pm on Friday, October 2nd and the retreat ends at 7pm on Saturday. Registration deadline is September 30th. Cost is $55 for Adults and $20 for Students (16yrs + High School/College). Pick up your flier at the Welcome Desk.

Bedford County Life Chain

Join us Sunday, October 4th for this silent, peaceful, and prayerful witness for life on National Respect Life Sunday. Between 2:30 and 3:30, the Bedford County Life Chain will link with hundreds of life chains across our nation. Our chain will spread from Bedford Elementary School through Old Route 220/North Richard Street to St. Thomas Church. Register and get your sign between 2:00 and 2:30 at Bedford Elementary School parking lot.

Fundraising Dinner

You are invited to Camp Mantowagan’s Annual Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 19th at 6pm in the Activity Center of Grace Fellowship Church – Leamersville Campus. RSVP by November 16th. Adults only please. The cost of the meal is covered by a business supporter. Your gifts go straight to the camping ministry.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held September 24th  at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Meissner. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace. Copies of the 2026 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Kidland Nursery

Is your little one having a hard morning? Come utilize a fun, peaceful atmosphere, private nursing/napping room, changing station, and qualified volunteers ready to help ease the Sunday morning stress! We welcome your children under two years old on Sunday mornings during the worship service starting at 10:30am. The nursery is located to the right of the stairs in the lobby.

Community Bible Fellowship

ABF has changed its name to Community Bible Fellowship. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9am in the Fellowship Hall.

Men of Community Bible Study

Men, join us for our Men of Community Bible Study. The study groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays (in-person and via zoom) at 7 pm and Wednesdays (in person) at 6:30pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at Kelly’s Restaurant at 9 am. Ladies of all ages are invited to share in a time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Nellie Howsare at 652.6220.

Church Family Directory

Join our Community Grace Church Family Directory. Whether you are a member or a regular attender, you are welcome to join. Pick up your copy of the Church Directory Guidelines at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.

Straight Ahead

Students in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to join the fun. Check out the information and forms on our website regarding upcoming ministry opportunities at communitygrace.online!!

We meet Sunday nights from 6 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to be a member of our church—everyone is welcome and bring a friend!!

Offering Envelopes

If you would like to have envelopes for your gift giving, contact Karen Jones at finance@communitygrace.online. You can also give online at the church’s website at communitygrace.online.

Lost & Found

There are several items in our lost and found basket.

 Check it out, it might be yours! Lost and found basket is located on the shelf above the coat rack in the lobby.

Mailboxes

Just a reminder to periodically check your mailbox. Mailboxes are located at the right-side of the front doors.

Church Directory on Your Mobile Device

Now you can sync our church directory directly to your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device with a FREE app! You must be a participant of our Family Directory. Pick up a form on the “Connection Central” Wall.

Get Connected

Would you like to receive a phone call, email or text when there is an announcement or prayer request?

If so, fill out the “Get Connected” form located on the “Connection Central” Wall and drop it off in the church office.