Today in our series titled: Don’t Be Dumb! …a series about mistakes people made in the Old Testament and what we can learn to avoid making similar ones.

Today we look at several examples of the same problem – rejecting God’s direction. Let’s consider these examples of Curses!

Jude 1.11 Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam's error and perished in Korah's rebellion.

FYI: A firm 58% of American pastors say they would not officiate a same sex wedding. (The Burgh Report)

• Official Board: Wednesday, April 2^nd at 6:00 PM
• Baptism Service: March 23^rd  (Contact Marian Clark if you are interested taking part in this service at admin@communitygrace.online.) 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mar 9^th           Potluck Luncheon following Worship

Mar 9^th           Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 11^th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Mar 12^th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

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

Mar 13^th         Red Cross Blood Drive 12-5pm

Mar 15^th         Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 5-7pm

Mar 16^th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Mar 16^th         Coins for Camp jar return Deadline

Mar 16^th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 19^th         Ceramic Fundraiser Party @ 6pm

Mar 23^rd         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Mar 23^rd         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Mar 23^rd         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 25^th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Mar 26^th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Mar 27^th         Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

Mar 30^th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

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

Mar 30^th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 2^nd           Official Board Meeting @ 6pm

Apr 6^th            Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 6^th            Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 6^th            Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 8^th            Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 9^th            Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Apr 10^th         Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s @9am

March Trustees:             

Ryan Clark

Tom Jones

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.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Momentum will be held on Saturday, March 15^th in the Fellowship Hall from 5 to 7pm.  Cost is donation only.  All you can eat while supplies last.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for March 13^th from 12 to 5 pm.  One volunteer is needed to cover the 2:30 – 5:15 shift.  If you are interested in helping, please sign up at “Sign-Up Central”.

Coins For Camp

Please help us send kids to camp!!! Please pick up a jar in the lobby, add your spare change to it and return the jar on March 16^th.  We want to send as many kids to Summer Camp as want to attend.

Camp Mantowagan

For countless individuals, camp is where the roots of a life spent serving God were first planted and watered.  Camp is available for all ages from those entering 2^nd grade to our 2025 graduates.  Pick up your flier in the lobby and register online.  There is a $30 deposit paid to the church for the first camper and $25 for each additional camper.  On your registration, mark “Pay by Check” as your method of payment and our fund raiser will cover the remainder.  Registration opens March 10^th so DO NOT WAIT.  They have added a week of camp, but they fill up quickly!!

Summer Backpack Ministry

If you would like to help pack bags of groceries once or twice a month this summer and help distribute them, let Amy Sobzack, Laurel Serafin, or Melissa Seese know. (Days and times will be determined later). Food donations can be placed in a bin near the lower entrance door.  March:  Chef Boyardee or SpaghettiOs (Pull tops cans). 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.

Kidland Group Leaders

Urgent Need for Class Facilitators: 

2- and 3-year-old Class

4 yr., 5 yr. and Kindergarten Class

1^st and 2^nd Grade Class

For more info contact Sherri Peeler.

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 4^th Thursday of every month.   The next meeting will be held March 27^th at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Convenient Lies” by Robin Patchen.  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 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 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 6^th thru 12^th 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.