Sermon: Tools of the Trade – Spiritual Gifts (Romans 12)

This morning, I would like to begin a series for a few weeks on the spiritual gifts that we find mentioned in the New Testament Epistles. There can be much controversy around the subject of the gifts, but I’m convinced the Lord wants each of us to use what He has given to us, rather than ignore them or debate them endlessly. So, lets dive in together to the “Tools of the Trade”.

1 Corinthians 12.11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

Elders: Tuesday, June 2nd at 6pm

Official Board: Wednesday, June 3rd at 6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 24th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

May 26th      Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

May 27th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

May 28th      Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

May 31st        Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

May 31st       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

May 31st       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 4th – 6th Youth Yard Sale

June 2nd       Elders @ 6pm

June 3rd        Official Board Meeting @ 6pm

June 7th         Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

June 7th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

June 7th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 8th-13th Trailblazer Week @ Camp Mantowagan

June 9th        Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

June 10th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

June 11th      Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

June 14th       Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

June 14th      Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

June 14th      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 15th–19th Pathfinder Week @ Camp Mantowagan

June 7th         Community Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

June 7th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

June 7th        Annual Church Picnic @ 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      Straight Ahead @ 6pm

June 22nd-26th Adventurer 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

May Trustees:                  

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.

Summer Backpack Ministry

May items: Pop Tarts, Peanut Butter, and Jelly  Put items in the bin inside the entrance doors at the bottom of the steps.

Twice a month during the summer we provide a bag of groceries to kids that they can make on their own. We need volunteers to help pack bags and distribute them. Please sign up at Sign-Up Central to help.

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.

Youth Yard Sale

Our annual Youth Yard Sale is June 4th – 6th. Donations will be gathered in the garage this year. The garage will be opened on Sunday mornings or contact Beth Klahre to make other arrangements.

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.

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 May 28th at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “Remember Me” by Tracie Peterson. 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.