Today in our series thru 1 Timothy, we get to a very practical portion of this book. Certain parts are highly detailed in regards to this ancient church in Ephesus. But the underlying principles are very clear for us today. One of the most important takeaways as we look at 1 Tim. 5.1-16 is that the Church is All In the Family. 

1 Timothy 5.1-2 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

Augustine: It is no advantage to be near the light if the eyes are closed.

¨    Elder Affirmation Sunday: September 7

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Aug 17^th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Aug 24^th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Aug 24^th        Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Aug 24^th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Aug 26^th         Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Aug 28^th         Ladies’ Book Club @ 6:30pm

Aug 31^st         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Aug 31^st         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Aug 31^st         Men’s Fall Retreat sign-up Deadline

Aug 31^st         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 5^th-6^th    Men’s Fall Retreat @ Camp Mantowagan

Sept 7^th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Sept 7^th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Sept 7^th          Ladies Bible Study sign-up Deadline

Sept 7^th          Ceramic Fundraiser sign-up Deadline

Sept 7^th          Carry-In Luncheon sign-up Deadline

Sept 7^th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 9^th          Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Sept 11^th        Ladies Breakfast at Kelly’s 9am

Sept 11^th        ARC Blood Drive 12-5pm

Sept 13^th        Community Worship Night 5-7pm

Sept 14^th         Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Sept 14^th         Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Sept 14^th        Ladies’ Fall Retreat sign-up Deadline

Sept 14^th        Carry-In Luncheon following Worship

Sept 14^th         Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Sept 17^th        Ceramic Fundraiser @ 6pm

August 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.

Envelope Fundraiser

Straight Ahead is having their annual fundraiser to benefit the youth. Pick up an envelope on the table in the lobby. The number on the envelope is the amount to be donated (or more if you wish). Drop your donation in the offering box.

Christmas Choir

Anyone interested in joining this year’s Christmas Choir, please sign-up at “Sign-Up Central”. A count of participants is needed to order the music. Rehearsals will begin in September or October. Time and dates will be announced.

Fall Ladies Bible Study

There are 3 book options:

1~Esther      2~Ruth                     3~Daring Joy

Esther will be offered for both daytime (1pm) and evening (6:30pm). Ruth and Daring Joy will be offered for evening only. The Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the lobby (and 1pm for Esther). This study will run from October 1st through November 12^th. The sign-up deadline is September 7^th and the cost is $10. Sign-up sheets and prepaid envelopes are located at “Sign-Up Central”. More information about these books is located at the Welcome Desk.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Our next blood drive will be on Thursday, September 11^th from 12 to 5pm. Donors and volunteers are needed. Donors can sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter Everett to schedule an appointment. Two volunteers are for the 11:45-2:30 shift and two for the 2:30-5:15 shift. To volunteer, please sign up at “Sign-Up Central”.

Carry-In Luncheon

The Fellowship Team invites you to a Carry-In Luncheon on Sunday, September 14^th 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” by September 7^th so we have a count for the table set up. 

2025 Men’s Fall Retreat

Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church invites all men, students and older, to join them at Camp Mantowagan for their Men’s Fall Retreat. This year’s retreat speaker will be Dwight Shelly. Retreat begins on Friday, Sept. 5^th at 6pm and ends Saturday, Sept. 6^th a 7pm. The cost is $45 for Adults, $16 for 16+ High School/College, and $15 for students. If interested, pick up your flier at the Welcome Desk in the lobby. Deadline is August 31^st.

2025 Ladies’ Fall Retreat

Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church invites all ladies, 16 and older, to join them at Camp Mantowagan for their Ladies’ Fall Retreat. Dr. Sherrie Holloway will be this year’s retreat speaker. Retreat begins on Friday, Sept. 26^th at 5pm and ends Sunday, Sept. 28^th. The cost is $20 for students (16-18), and $50 - $60 for adults depending on length of stay. If interested, pick up your flier at the Welcome Desk in the lobby. Deadline is September 14^th.

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. 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 August 28^th at 6:30pm and we will be discussing “Wrapped In Rain” by Charles Martin. 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.