GRACE TO YOU

SUN - 8:00 AM: PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE.

- 9:30 AM: CONSISTORY PRAYER TIME. All are Welcome–Consistory Rm.

MON - 6:00 PM: THE BRIDGE PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE.

TUE - 7:00 PM: REFUGE ADULT LEADERS MEETING.

-7:00 PM: CREATIVE PLANNING MEETING.

WED - 5:30PM: THE BRIDGE BBQ DINNER.

- 7:00 PM: THE BRIDGE: Prayer: Michelle Baum; Coffee Fellowship: BBQ starting at 5:30 PM; Security: Dale Hoekstra; Nursery: Amber Acosta.

SAT- 10:30 AM: PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE.

IS "COME AS YOU WORK SUNDAY": Everyone should come dressed as they would for work. Pastor Andy will bring the message at the 10:00 AM service.

GRACE KIDS will not meet during the month of August. Kick-off
Sunday will be Sunday, September 7.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER hosted by the Church Staff, will be Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 PM. Come for a Night of GOOD FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN!!! Any questions please call the Church Office (474-0180).

WOW IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR ALREADY!!! Ministry Opportunities are waiting for You, Any Ministry Group, etc… to Host a FAMILY NIGHT DINNER which will be starting soon!!! Open dates are October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, & April 7. To reserve a date or for more information contact the Church Office (474-0180).

GIVING GRACE CARD MINISTRY TEAM will begin meeting on Monday, September 8, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM in the Prayer Room.

GEMS KICK-OFF--6:30 PM: Girls (Grades 1-5) "Walk the Micah Road". Gems will meet in the Fellowship Hall for the first meeting.

ADULT GROUP--6:30 PM: "That the World May Know", they will meet in the Prayer Room for the first meeting.

CADETS: Boys (Grades 4-8 grades). Orientation Night is Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 PM at Oak Glen United Reformed Church. ALL Boys Grades 4-8 are invited to join us. Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM. Kick Off Camp Out September 19, 20, 21. Any ??? contact Rod Roeda (372-3021).

MAKE UP DATE FOR THE GRACE CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is Tuesday, September 9, 3:00 PM-9:30 PM. Sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall or Contact Joan Molloy at (895-9932 after 6:00 PM or 415-4584) if you need to schedule a time.

ALL PRAISE TEAM MEMBERS there will be a mandatory meeting on Sunday, September 14 following the morning worship service. Please plan now to be at this meeting.

SUMMER MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERVICE THE BRIDGE (I Timothy 2:5) Wednesday Night August 27 will be the final week of the Bridge, starting at 5:30 PM with a BBQ, followed by the Bridge at 7:00 PM.

REFUGE begins Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. Student Leaders Meeting, Sunday August 24, 11:30 AM at Joe Greenwald’s house. Adult Leaders Meeting, Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 PM. ALL Leaders Gathering, Wednesday, September 3, 7:00 PM.

ROCK begins Thursday, September 11, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. Student Leaders Meeting, Sunday August 24, 4:30 PM; Adult Leaders Meeting, Sunday, August 24, 3:30 PM. ALL Leaders Gathering, Thursday, September 4, 6:30 PM.

SUMMER MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERVICE THE BRIDGE (I Timothy 2:5) Wednesday Night August 27 will be the final week of the Bridge, starting at 5:30 PM with a BBQ, followed by the Bridge at 7:00 PM.

REFUGE & COLLEGE AGE "Hillsong United Concert", Sunday, August 31, 7:00 PM at Arie Crown Theatre. Ticket Cost: $20.00. Reserve your ticket by calling Joe Greenwald.

FOR HOSPITALIZED MEMBERS, please see daily prayer calendar in bulletin.

OUR "SHUT IN’s OF THE WEEK" are Susie VanderKooy & Jack VanRamshorst (who have not been able to worship here with us as they did faithfully for so many years! Send a card or give them a call to let them know they are missed.

ADDRESSES FOR THOSE IN THE SERVICE: *PVT.2 Johnson, Jermaine; 110^{th QM Company; 149 Billy Mitchell Boulevard; Hunter, AAF GA 31409. *Crater, Darnell; ACO 589th BSB Fires, Brigade 4 ID, Fort Hood, TX, 76544. *LCPL Mabrey, Aaron J.; Unit #8103, 2106 Rowell Rd., Quantico, VA 22134; email for Aaron: Mabes87@aol.com. (PLEASE NOTE Aaron’s Birthday—August 23) *MM3 Molloy, Brian P.; 5729 Volsung Court, Apt. #102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; email for Brian: molloybp@cvn71.navy.mil. *Molloy, Kara; USS BATAAN (LHD5), C5I/CC01, FPO AE, 06554-1657 ; email for Kara: molloyk@lhd5.navy.mil. *Rucker, Chris: 5729 Volsung Court, Apt. #102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462:. *Gron, Nick: 629 Autumn Creek Way Apt I 306, Beaverton, OR 97006; *Coughlin, Keith: 101 NNPTC Circle, Goose Creek, SC 29445-6324. (PLEASE NOTE Keith’s Birthday—August 29)}

Barb & Harold Triezenberg on the passing of Barb’s Mother last week.

Arnie & Dawn Remtema & Daugther, Brenda on the passing of their Son-in-Law Jim, Brenda’s husband last week.

Sandy Farrell on the passing of her uncle last week.

ONCE AGAIN AS OUR SUMMER nears an end, Thanks to all who helped with devotions for the BRIDGE. Many have shared how they have been encouraged by certain devotionals. As we look forward now to the Fall, let’s pray for our students going off to college, our students going back to school here, and our teachers—may they make a difference in the lives of the next generation.

WE PRAISE THE LORD for the safe arrival home of the Japan Mission Team. Thanks to the many generous gifts, the Teams financial needs were overwhelmingly met. The Team gave a brief report on Wednesday and will give a further report on Sunday, September 7. Continue to pray for the Christians living in Japan and that they may be able to continue to spread the love of Jesus to this Nation.

A SIGN UP SHEET for meals for the Fords is at the Coffee Window. Please note meals are requested for once a week. Please contact Allen Ford (474-9362) with which day of the week you will provide a meal.

ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS and/or parents, Please contact the Church Office (474-0180) with your college mailing address so that we can keep in contact with you while you are away at College.

CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATES: At this time the church Directory will be updated. If you have a new address, phone or email please contact the Church Office by September 2.

FREE BOOKS!!! CD’S!!! & VIDEO’S!!! Yours for the taking on a table in the Fellowship Hall. Check it out!!! Lots for the Youth!!! Devotionals, Biographies, etc….

WE HAVE RECEIVED CORRESPONDENCE from the California Classis asking for prayer and support in light of the California Supreme Court decision to legalize same sex marriage. Enclosed in your "Grace To You" is the letter from the California Classis and the response from our Consistory.

DOUG VANRAMSHORST working with Emmaus Ministries is looking for Men’s Summer Clothes and Dress Clothes. Please place your donations in the box in the Fellowship Hall.

MISSIONARY NEWSLETTER RACK is in the Fellowship Hall. Pick up the most recent newsletter to see how the Lord is moving in the lives of our missionaries.

LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL:

WILL HOST an "Open House-Family Night" on Monday, August 25, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. The Parents’ Club will be serving ice cream; children are welcome to come with their parents to view their classrooms and meet their teachers.

CLASSES will begin on Wednesday, August 27. This will be a half-day beginning at 9:00 AM and dismissing at 12:00 PM. The entire student body will observe opening exercises beginning at 9:30 AM in the school gym. Parents and friends are welcome to join us there to ask God’s blessings and guidance throughout the coming year.

ANNUAL STEAK FRY will be Saturday, September 6, 4:30 PM-7:00 PM in the gym. Your steak dinner will come complete with corn-on-the-cob, baked potatoes, salad and dessert. There will be a freewill offering to benefit the Sustaining Membership Plan (SMP). Everyone is invited!