3.26.23  Sermon Series in the book of Philippians concludes today:  4.20-23 All the Saints Greet You

Philippians 4.21-23  Greet every saint in Christ Jesus.

The brothers who are with me greet you.

All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Watchmen Nee:  By the resurrection God proclaimed his Son victor over the whole realm of darkness and the ground Christ won he has given to us.

We do not need to fight to obtain it.  We only need to hold it…

• This Thursday the West Penn District Ministerium will be meeting at Community Grace until after lunch.
• Official Board meeting:  Wednesday, April 5^th at 6:30pm.
• Community Grace Church Easter Sonrise Service at 7:30AM (outside weather permitting).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mar26^th          Adult Bible Fellowship 9-10am

Mar 26^th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Mar 26^th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 26^th         Palm Sunday Breakfast sign-up deadline

Mar 29^th         Ladies’ Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 2^nd           Palm Sunday Breakfast @ 9am

Apr 2^nd           Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 2^nd           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 2^nd           Straight Ahead Gardners Candy deadline

Apr 4^th           Grace Group @ 7pm

Apr 5^th            Official Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

Apr 9^th            Sunrise Celebration Gerlach Farm 6:45am

Apr 9^th            Community Grace Sonrise Service 7:30am

Apr 9^th            Adult Bible Fellowship 9-10am

Apr 9^th            Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 9^th            Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 13^th         Ladies’ Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

Apr 16^th         Adult Bible Fellowship 9-10am

Apr 16^th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 16^th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 18^th         Grace Group @ 7pm

April Trustees:                

Dian Bywater

Gary Shryock

John Mickle

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.

Ramsey+

Learn God’s ways of handling money.  Get your free Ramsey+ membership.  Pick up your flyer at the Welcome Desk or log on to the church’s website (communitygrace.online) under Resources.

Gardners Candies

Straight Ahead is selling Gardners Candies!  If you would like to help support our students for conference, camp, and other expenses, you can do so through this link gardnerscandiesfundraising.com.  Our group ID #10-2608.  Please use this code so we get the direct profit.  Online ordering ends April 2^nd.

Palm Sunday Breakfast

Everyone is invited to attend the church Palm Sunday breakfast on April 2^nd beginning at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall.  Traditionally, the Easter breakfast was held on Easter Sunday, but we are trying something new this year and holding the breakfast a week earlier.  The fellowship team will provide pancakes, sausage, drinks, and table service.  You are welcome to bring breakfast casseroles, pastries, or fruit to share.  In order to plan for the event, please sign-up at sign-up central TODAY!!! 

Sonrise Service

Community Grace Easter morning Sonrise Service will be held in the church parking lot at 7:30am (weather permitting).  The service will be inside if there is inclement weather.

Sunrise Celebration

April 9^th, at the Gerlach Farm, will be a Sunrise Celebration from 6:45 am to 7:45 am.  Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus!  Please bring a lawn chair.  The GPS address is 187 Fletcher Rd, Breezewood, PA. From Breezewood McDonalds, take Breezewood Rd; go 3.4 mi.  Turn right onto Oak Grove; go 1.9 mi. (At the top of the hill, stay left.). Turn right onto Addington Rd; go .6 mi. Turn left onto Big Run Rd; go .3 mi.  Turn right onto Fletcher Rd.  We will be in front of the house.  For questions, call Brenda 501.276.3774

Adult Bible Fellowship

ABF will meet from 9 to 10am in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs).  Child Care will be provided.

Precious Life Banquet

The 38^th Annual Precious Life Spring Banquet will be held on Friday, March 31^st at 6pm at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona.  Quest Speaker will be Steventhen Holland, who is a national pro-life speaker and founder of “Broken Not Dead Ministries”.  Tickets are a $20 donation and may be obtained by calling the Precious Life Office at 814.944.2669 or by getting on to the website, preciouslifeinc.com and clicking “Tickets” under the Events page.  A free-will offering will be taken.

Camp Mantowagan Summer 2023

Campers are encouraged to pull away from their daily routines and experience exciting challenges and wholesome purpose.  The goal is for campers to live exceptionally for God while at camp and when they return home!  Campers are those entering grade 2 through 2023 graduates.  Pick up your brochure at the Welcome Desk or visit them at campmantowagan.com.  Community Grace will be helping with the cost, so please forward a copy of the registration form to the church office.  If you would like to help sponsor our children at Camp Mantowagan, envelopes are available in the lobby.  Your donations are needed and greatly appreciated.

19^th Annual Pro-Life Dinner

19^th Annual Pro-Life Dinner will be held at Crossroads Bible Church, 5564 Business Route 220, Bedford, on Friday, April 28^th.  Dinner at 6pm ~ Doors open at 5pm.  Come early to check out the door prizes and Basket Raffle!  Featured Speaker:  Christine Flowers.  Adults $20 – Students $15 – 4 & under free.  Anyone interested in being a sponsor or providing a gift basket for this event, please see the info at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4^th Thursday of every month.   The next meeting will be held on April 27^th at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Killing Lincoln” by Bill O’Reilly.  Copies of the 2023 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.  If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. 

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2^nd 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 Howser at 652.6220.

Lost & Found

If you have lost something, please check out our Lost and Found basket located on the shelf at 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.

We Care Room

The “We Care Room” at the Everett Middle and High School is seeking donations for student meals.  Donations of groceries to last for one week to include breakfast, lunch, and supper meals that can then be given to students in need.  Items must be canned or boxed – no fresh produce or meats that can spoil.  Your donations will be greatly appreciated.  A “We Care Box” is located in the Fellowship Hall.  Any questions—contact Terri Klahre.

Food Bank

Want to help your community?  Drop off canned goods, with good expiration dates, in the Food Bank box located in the lobby to the left of the front doors.  We have been collecting canned pears, but any canned goods are welcome.  If you have canned items and cannot bring them in, please contact John Mickle by phone or message at 814.288.9332.  He will gladly pick them up anywhere in Bedford County.  Your donations are greatly appreciated.

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.