Prayer Requests will be posted on the Community Grace Facebook page. Requests can be placed at any time or contact the church office and we will be glad to post it for you.
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5.11.25 Happy mother's day
Happy Mother’s Day! This Sunday let’s look at the significance of a godly mother in the life of her child or children. Especially when moms teach faith, model faith and PRAY faith. Moms matter – a lot! Let’s celebrate her today!
1 Corinthians 7.14 For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
“Saving” her children is not the job of a mother. Praying for them is. Only the Lord can do the saving.
- Official Board: Wednesday, June 4th at 6:00 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 11th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 14th Women’s Ice Cream Social @ 6:30pm
May 16-17th Delighted Conference Tour
May 18th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
May 18th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
May 18th Communion Lunch Service after Worship
May 18th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 18th Soup and Bake Sale items drop off
May 20th Soup and Bake Sale during Election
May 20th Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm
May 21st Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm
May 22nd Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm
May 25th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
May 25th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
May 25th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 28th Women’s Event @ Karen Ritchey’s @ 6:30
June 1st Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
June 1st Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
June 1st Church Picnic @ Snake Spring Park @ 1
June 3rd Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm
June 4th Official Board Meeting @ 6pm
June 4th Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm
June 5th,6th, 7th Youth Yard Sale at the church
June 8th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
June 8th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
June 8th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
June 9th-14th Trailblazer Week @ Camp Mantowagan
June 10th Summer Backpack 1-4:30pm
June 11th Women’s Event @ Altoona Curve @ 6pm
June 12th Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am
MayTrustees:
Kent Cornell
Jeff Eisaman
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.
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.
Summer Backpack Ministry
Food packing and distribution days are: June 10th, June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd, and August 5th. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00 to 4:30 except for August 5th, the time will be 1:00 to 6:30. Food donations can be placed in a bin near the lower entrance door. May: Fruit Cups, Peanut Butter, Jelly. You may also donate through your offering, just mark it for the summer backpack program. Thanks for your help with this ministry to students and families in our community.
Youth Yard Sale
There are A LOT of “closet clean out” posts and now is a good time to let you know the youth is planning another YARD SALE this summer (June 5, 6, & 7). If you can hang on to your donation items until then, that will be great but if you have to get them out ASAP, contact Beth Klahre at 814.617.0406 and we can store them.
Women’s Summer Events
All ladies are invited to attend our Women’s Summer Events. A flier, with the events listed, is located at the Welcome Desk. Bring a friend and join the fun with fellowship, meeting new friends, and there is usually food involved 😊. May 14th, Ice Cream Social in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if attending and if you are bringing ice cream or toppings. May 28th, a get together at Karen Ritchey’s home -- a few miles past the church on the right.
Three-Fold Communion
Communion will be held on Sunday, May 18th following the Worship Service. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you are planning to attend. There is also a sign up sheet if you would like to donate a cake, salad or dessert for the meal.
Election Day Soup and Bake Sale May 20th
Asking for donations of a few soups – ham and bean is being donated. Also needed is baked goods such as gobs, dumplings, cake rolls, pumpkin rolls, pies, homemade bread or rolls. If you would like to make cookies, brownies, or cupcakes consider giving them a little extra pizazz. Please deliver all items to the church by. Sunday evening on the 18th or at the latest Tuesday morning. There is a sign-up sheet at “Sign-Up Central”.
Church Picnic
Join us for our annual Church Picnic on Sunday, June 1st at Snake Spring Township Park, with lunch beginning at 1:00 PM! It will be a fun-filled afternoon featuring bingo, a cake and watermelon walk, children’s games, a photo booth, corn hole, ultimate frisbee, and plenty of great conversations. The Fellowship Team will provide chicken, drinks, and paper products—just bring a covered dish to share and lawn chairs. Donations for the Cake Walk and Watermelon Walk are needed as well as Corn Hole Boards. Please sign up to attend by May 25th at Sign-Up Central. Don't miss this joyful day with your church family!
Precious Life Baby Bottle Campaign
Pickup your baby bottle in the lobby, fill it with your loose change, and bring it back on Father’s Day June 15th. This is Precious Life’s biggest fundraiser.
Trustee Members Needed
Trustees function as Christian stewards of property God has entrusted to the congregation. The trustees work together to care for the church building and facilities, keeping them in safe and proper working order so that ministries can be effective. If you would like to be part of the team, please sign-up at “Sign-Up Central” or contact Dan Bennet.
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 on Wednesdays (in-person) at 6:30 pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.
Ladies’ Book Club
Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held May 22nd at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Only The Beautiful” by Susan Meissner. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2025 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.
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 9pm 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.
RightNow Media
RightNow Media is an online library offering:
rightnow Media originals
Book of the Bible Series
Bible Studies
o For Women
o For Men
o For Youth
o On Marriage
o On Parenting
Popular Kid Shows
And so much more. Pick up your form in the display rack 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.
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5.4.25 Breakfast on the Beach
This Sunday morning let’s look at one more example of Jesus appearing to some of his disciples after he rose from the dead that first Easter morning. This is a story of reconciliation and hope we all need to hear from time to time. Let’s follow Jesus and have Breakfast on the Beach.
John 21.22 “What is that to you? You follow me!”
Simon sometimes failed the Lord, Peter walked on water. We all have a little of both within. The important thing isn’t that we never fail, but what we do after we fall. And Jesus gives us the answer – “Follow Me”.
- Official Board: Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 4th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 6th Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm
May 7th Official Board Meeting @ 6pm
May 7th Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm
May 8th Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @9am
May 8th Red Cross Blood Drive 12-5pm
May 11th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
May 11th Mother’s Day Cookies & Tea @ 10am
May 11th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
May 11th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 14th Women’s Ice Cream Social @ 6:30pm
May 16-17th Delighted Conference Tour
May 18th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
May 18th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
May 18th Communion Lunch Service after Worship
May 18th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
May 18th Soup and Bake Sale items drop off
May 20th Soup and Bake Sale during Election
May 20th Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm
May 21st Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm
May 22nd Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm
May 25th Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
May 25th Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
May 25th Straight Ahead @ 6pm
June 1st Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am
June 1st Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am
June 1st Church Picnic
MayTrustees:
Kent Cornell
Jeff Eisaman
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.
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.
Summer Backpack Ministry
If you would like to help pack bags of groceries once or twice a month this summer and help distribute them, please sign-up at “Sign-Up Central”. (Days and times will be determined later). Food donations can be placed in a bin near the lower entrance door. May: Fruit Cups, Peanut Butter, Jelly. The items will change monthly, so we will keep you posted. You may also donate through your offering, just mark it for the summer backpack program. Thanks for your help with this ministry to students and families in our community.
Youth Yard Sale
There are A LOT of “closet clean out” posts and now is a good time to let you know the youth is planning another YARD SALE this summer (June 5, 6, & 7). If you can hang on to your donation items until then, that will be great but if you have to get them out ASAP, contact Beth Klahre at 814.617.0406 and we can store them.
Women’s Summer Events
All ladies are invited to attend our Women’s Summer Events. A flier, with the events listed, is located at the Welcome Desk. Bring a friend and join the fun with fellowship, meeting new friends, and there is usually food involved 😊. May 14th, Ice Cream Social in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if attending and if you are bringing ice cream or toppings.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th from 12 to 5pm. Two volunteers are needed for the 2:30 to 5:15pm shift. Please sign up at “Sign-Up Central”.
Mother’s Day Cookies and Tea
On Sunday, May 11th, beginning at 10am, the Fellowship Team will provide homemade cookies and tea. Join us in the lobby before worship as we celebrate and honor all the amazing women in our church family! Whether you’re a mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, or friend—you are a blessing, and we want to celebrate you!
Three-Fold Communion
Communion will be held on Sunday, May 18th following the Worship Service. Sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you are planning to attend. There is also a sign up sheet if you would like to donate a cake or dessert for the meal.
Election Day Soup and Bake Sale May 20th
Asking for donations of a few soups – ham and bean is being donated. Also needed is baked goods such as gobs, dumplings, cake rolls, pumpkin rolls, pies, homemade bread or rolls. If you would like to make cookies, brownies, or cupcakes consider giving them a little extra pizazz. Please deliver all items to the church by. Sunday evening on the 18th or at the latest Tuesday morning. There is a sign-up sheet at “Sign-Up Central”.
Trustee Members Needed
Trustees function as Christian stewards of property God has entrusted to the congregation. The trustees work together to care for the church building and facilities, keeping them in safe and proper working order so that ministries can be effective. If you would like to be part of the team, please sign-up at “Sign-Up Central” or contact Dan Bennet.
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 on Wednesdays (in-person) at 6:30 pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.
Ladies’ Book Club
Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held May 22nd at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Only The Beautiful” by Susan Meissner. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2025 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.
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 9pm 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.
RightNow Media
RightNow Media is an online library offering:
rightnow Media originals
Book of the Bible Series
Bible Studies
o For Women
o For Men
o For Youth
o On Marriage
o On Parenting
Popular Kid Shows
And so much more. Pick up your form in the display rack 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.