Tools of the Trade – Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12 and 14)

This morning as we conclude our Tools of the Trade series, we need to look at a potentially contentious and confusing few passages that Paul wrote to the Church at Corinth. But amidst the difficulty of these verses are important reminders that can benefit us all. I’m praying for wisdom as I preach this morning, and for y’all as you listen! May the Lord give us solid insight as we discover, and begin to use, the Tools of the Trade He alone has given to each of us.

1 Corinthians 12.31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way…

13.1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 

Alistair Begg: Anytime we exalt something that there isn’t amazing clarity on in the Bible, to a position of undue significance - we’re probably getting out of line.

Adventurer Camp:  June 22-26 (Pastor Jeff at Camp Mantowagan)

Elders: August 4th at 6pm

Official Board: August 5th at 6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

June 14th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 15th–19th Pathfinder Week @ Camp Mantowagan

June 16th      Summer Backpack @ 1pm

June 17th      Women’s Summer Event @ 6:30pm

June 21st      Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

June 21st      Father’s Day Refreshments @ 9:45am

June 21st       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

June 21st      Baptism during Worship Service

June 21st      Precious Life Baby Bottle return

June 21st      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 22nd-26thAdventurer Week @ Camp Mantowagan

June 23rd     Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

June 24th      Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

June 25th      Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

June 28th      Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

June 28th      Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

June 28th      Marianna’s Sub order deadline

June 28th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 30th-July 2nd Pioneer Week @ Camp Mantowagan

June 30th      Summer Backpack @ 1pm

July 2nd         Red Cross Blood Drive 12 – 5pm

July 5th         Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

July 5th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

July 5th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

July 6th- 10th Voyager Week @ Camp Mantowagan

July 7th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

July 8th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

July 9th         Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

July 9th         Marianna’s Hoagie/Pizza pick up

July 12th       Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

July 12th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

July 12th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

July 13th-16th Explorer Week @ Camp Mantowagan

July 14th       Summer Backpack @ 1pm

July 15th       Women’s Summer Event @ 6:30pm

June Trustees:                 

Dave Dicken

Wayne Foor

Chuck Black

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.

Summer Backpack Ministry

June donations: Applesauce (individual cups or plastic jars), fruit cups or cans of fruit with pull tabs, boxes of cereal, cans of pasta. We have 58 kids signed up (23 families).

Put items in the bin inside the entrance doors at the bottom of the steps.

Time For A Change

The annual Precious Life Baby Bottle Campaign runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day (May 10th – June 21st). Pick up your baby bottle in the lobby, fill it with loose change and return it on or before June 21st.

Father’s Day Refreshments

Join us in the lobby on Sunday, June 21st at 9:45 AM as we celebrate Father’s Day with charcuterie-style refreshments before the service. This is a time to honor and appreciate all the men in our church family—dads, sons, uncles, grandfathers, and friends. Come early, enjoy some good food, and help us celebrate the incredible men who bless our lives.

Women’s Summer Events

Every third Wednesday at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring along a snack of your choice and a chair when the event is being hosted at a home.

June 17th ~ Stacey Mallow

July 15th ~ Ice Cream Social, Church Fellowship Hall

August 19th ~ Cindy Drysdale

September 16th ~ Taco Night, Church Fellowship Hall

Sign up sheets will be available prior to each event.

Any questions, contact Denise Karns

Baptism / Church Membership

If you are interested in being baptized and/or becoming a church member, applications are located at Connection Central by the side entrance or on our web site at communitygrace.online under Resources.

Youth Hoagie and Pizza Sale

Straight Ahead youth will be selling Marianna’s hoagies and pizza. Order in the lobby June 14th, 21st, and the deadline is June 28th.  Delivery is July 9th. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Our next blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd from 12-5pm. Two volunteers are needed for the 11:45–2:30 shift and two are needed for the 2:30–5pm shift. Please sign up at Sign-Up Central to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School

VBS will be held July 6th – 10th. We need volunteers to help make this a successful event. Volunteers are needed for decorating, teaching, worship, snacks, games, registration, security and more. Donations are needed for decorations, supplies, and monetary donations for t-shirts and more. If you would like to help in any of these areas, please stop by the table in the lobby and sign-up. Any questions, contact Kelsea Zembower.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held June 25th at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. 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.