Good morning, Community Grace Church Family. Today in our series The Creed, let’s consider the amazing third Person of the Trinity – the Holy Spirit of God. A major obstacle when it comes to the subject of the Spirit is there is a lot of misunderstanding about Him, or He is simply ignored all together. Yet His role in our lives is vital and irreplaceable. So, let’s reflect on “I believe in the Holy Spirit”.

Ephesians 5.18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit

Karl Barth: When we are at our wits end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own?

West Penn Ministerium: Thursday, April 9th at 9:30am here at CGC.

Elders: Tuesday, May 5th at 6pm

Official Board: Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mar 29th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 31st       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 1st          Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Apr 1st          Ladies’ food & fellowship night @ 6:30pm

Apr 5th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Apr 5th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 9th         West Penn Ministerium @ 9:30am

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

Apr 12th       Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Apr 12th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 14th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 15th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Apr 19th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 19th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 19th       Carry-In Luncheon following Worship

Apr 19th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 23rd       Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

Apr 26th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 26th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 26th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 28th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 29th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

April Trustees:                

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.

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.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held April 23rd at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “Son of Hamas” by Mosab Hassan Youseff. 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.

Men of Community Bible Study

Beginning April 28th and 29th, the Men’s Bible Study will start a new study of Hebrews and Judges. Hebrews study groups meet every other Tuesday at 7pm and every other Wednesday at 6:30pm at the church. The study of Judges will meet via Zoom every other Tuesday beginning April 28th at 7pm. Please sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you would like to be a part of these groups.

Carry-In Luncheon

The Fellowship Team invites you to a Carry-In Luncheon on Sunday, April 19th after Worship. The team will supply paper products and drinks, and the meal will consist of the various dishes created by you. Join us for a time of good eats and fellowship. Please sign up at “Sign Up Central” on or before April 12th so we have a count for the table set up. 

Summer Backpack Ministry

March items: canned Chef Boyardee or SpaghettiOs (preferably pull-tab cans). Put items in the bin inside the entrance doors at the bottom of the steps.

Ladies’ Night of Food and Fellowship

Attention Ladies of CGC: We are having a night of food and fellowship on April 1st, no this is not a joke for April Fools day. It’s a night of Dips, Dessert, and Drinks (soda, tea, or punch). Please comment on FB or sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you plan to attend and what you will bring. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm.

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.