OUR CURRENT EVENTS
LADIES SIP & SAMPLE
​Tuesday, October 28
5:30 pm
Charcuterie provided- feel free to bring your favorite complimenting appetizer or dessert
You are invited to wear a Mumu or your favorite Caftan - group pictures will be taken
RSVP to Melissa Hurlbut at melfl@outlook.com
and she will provide the address
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for November is "The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father" by Jim Wight. We will meet in the Conference Room on November 4 at 10:00 am to discuss.
If you read the book and are interested in joining us, you are welcome! We have some wonderful group discussions.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:34-36
"When you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" Matthew 25:40
Thank you for caring about our community by donating to this worthy cause. In fact, you have helped over 80 homeless people so thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Presently, we are in great need of the following items:
deodorant
hand sanitizer
tissues
disposable razors
toothbrushes
toothpaste
washcloths
socks
Other items that are appreciated are:
snacks-granola bars
containers of fruit and crackers
baby wipes
bars of soap
lotion
large bandaids
towels
blankets
t-shirts- L, XL and larger
hoodies and coats
Thank you for your generous donations and please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Blessings,
Donna Mapel
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
The 2025-2026 Grace Fund
The Grace Fund is the foundation of annual fundraising at
Grace Episcopal Day School.
Your gift to the Grace Fund helps to provide the best educational experience for the students of Grace, while providing the necessary support and resources to our faculty and staff. We have big plans for our future and need your support to turn our plans into a reality.
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL
Church families are invited to attend the Fall Festival at the school!
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
​For the month of October, our Change for Change donations will be used for Camp Weed Scholarships for members of our congregation.
Drop off your coins, bills, or even checks to support this outreach ministry. Checks should be designated for outreach on the memo line.
Camp Weed is the Episcopal church camp for our Diocese. They sponsor summer camps for children and youth, as well as weekend retreats for middle and high school students.
To read more click HERE
WEEKLY FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Grace the altars in the church and the chapel for the balance of 2025 by signing up for a flower dedication. Arrangements in the church are $75, and in the chapel, $55. The sign-up flower charts are in the church narthex and at the back of the chapel. There is an envelope near the chart that you can use for your check and the dedication. If paying by check, remember to put "altar flowers" in the memo section. You can drop the envelope in the collection plate or drop it off in the secure box by the office. Please forward your dedication for the bulletin to Barbee Cunningham at barbeemt@gmail.com, or to the church office, by noon on Friday of the week preceding your dedication.
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, October 25. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
GRACE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Grace’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets in the Benedict Hall Conference Room. We invite you to join us in making prayer shawls. If you would like to learn to crochet or knit, we will teach you. These lovely items are made by hand, with prayer and given to those in need of comfort. If you would like a prayer shawl for yourself, or a family member, please either complete a Prayer Shawl Request Card located in the Narthex or rear of Chapel or email Clara Sanchez at mcs33065@aol.com.
"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
