OUR CURRENT EVENTS
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our November book selection is "Proof of Heaven" by Eben Alexander, M.D.
We will gather on Tuesday, November 5th at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room to discuss it.
Everyone is welcome!
HURRICANE RELIEF
Many people have reached out to ask how they can help the victims of Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton. Episcopal Relief & Development mobilizes in coordination with local partners to provide assistance to those affected by recent hurricanes. You can contribute to the Hurricane Relief Fund to support relief and recover.
Visit www.episcopalrelief.org and click on Hurricane Relief to donate online
BAPTISM
Are you interested in the sacrament of baptism for yourself or someone in your family?
Our next scheduled baptism will be Sunday, November 3 at the 10:30 service. If you are interested, please reach out to Fr. Aaron or email him at aaron@graceop.net.
WOMEN OF GRACE
The Women of Grace Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) are entering a period of discernment for women of our church to reflect and decide if they are called to be a daughter. If you are interested in growing your faith practice and using your gifts to be of service, please reach out to the Chapter President, Pat McHugh or one of the daughters you may know. We are happy to discuss with you our organization. We welcome those looking to strengthen their prayer life, serve more fully and walk with other women in their spiritual journey no matter where you are in that journey. We are there to support each other in that journey.
If you would like to learn more about the Daughters, please email us at sfcchapman@yahoo.com and a daughter will call you to share information about the program.
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
We will continue to help with the meals at the Orange Park Senior Center. We will be helping again on October 26.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to prepare food as well as serve and provide fellowship for those in need. Many of these folks are lonely, and having a conversation with them is as important as providing food.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these dates, please contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
MINISTRY FAIR
Ever wonder about all the things happening at Grace?
This is your chance to get more information!
Sunday, October 13 immediately following the 10:30 service there will be a ministry fair in the Narthex. Ministry leaders will have tables set up with information about their ministry. This is your chance to ask questions and get more information about all the happenings at the church and learn how you can contribute!
As always, there will be refreshment served during this time.
ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE
Our annual pledge drive starts now and runs through the middle of November. You should receive a letter from Fr. Aaron soon. Pledging is your best estimate of what you can give to help support the church next year. We rely on your pledges to help us understand how much will be coming in. This helps us to develop a realistic budget for the ongoing operation of the church. This works much like your household budget but on a bigger scale. We ask you to prayerfully consider what you can give in 2025 and then return your pledge card in the offering plate or you can mail or drop it off at the church.
HYGIENE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS
"If you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon. Isaiah 58:10-11"
Current Needs:
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Fruit cups
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Baby wipes
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Socks
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Gift cards- Wal-Mart or McDonald's- $10.00
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Men's used sneakers- sizes 11 and 12
Donations can be dropped off in the narthex.
"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
