CURRENT EVENTS
GET INVOLVED IN GRACE
Looking for a way to get involved at the church?
The Flower Guild is in need of volunteers for another team for church arrangements and someone to assist with the chapel arrangements. If you are interested, please contact Vicki Roberts at vicrob444@aol.com.
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The Altar Guild is looking for YOU! Be a part of setting up the church for Sunday worship. You would serve on a team that helps one Sunday each month. Interested? Reach out to elizabethcreiswig@gmail.com for more information.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
For the month of July, our Change for Change focus will be PROJECT VET RELIEF. Cash or checks can be dropped off in the offering plate. If writing a check, please put "outreach" on the memo line.
PROJECT: VetRelief (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization) is an official program of The American Legion, Department of Florida, a historically rich and influential veterans’ service organization. This initiative focuses on ensuring that our service men and women have the backing they need to live successful and thriving civilian lives. Through Project: VetRelief, the facilitation of services is focused on three main areas: Emergency Assistance, Benefits Support, and Community Engagement. By fostering a community of veterans helping veterans, we are able to assist during times of immediate need, work to secure benefits earned with service, and provide encouragement through mentorship. At PROJECT: VetRelief we offer a hand up, not a handout, to strengthen our service members with dignity and empower them to light the way for the next generation of veterans.
PROJECT: VetRelief Suicide Prevention Initiative
We fight back against the heartbreaking reality that 22 Veterans die by suicide every day. Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) is a major contributor to this crisis, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. From counseling and group activities to service animals and critical interventions, help
comes in many forms. That’s why we’re committed to a collaborative approach in the fight to end Veteran suicide.
Many organizations already provide mental health services for Veterans and their families, but to truly make an impact, we must work together. PROJECT: VetRelief and The American Legion,
Department of Florida, believe in uniting credible, results-driven programs under one mission. Through a strict vetting process, qualified Florida-based programs are invited to join PROJECT:
VetRelief’s Suicide Prevention Initiative. Organizations must have:
A proven track record of supporting Veterans
Results-based references
Values that align with our mission
Once approved, PROJECT: VetRelief provides financial support to sponsor Veterans through these life-changing treatments, programs, and services.

Together, we can turn the tide and save lives.
To learn more about this organization and the important work that they do, click HERE
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, July 12
8:30 to 1:30 pm
Contact John Phillips to sign up jphillips653@aol.com
or register here.
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for July is "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. We will meet on July 7 at 10 am in the Benedict Hall Conference Room to discuss.
If you read the book and are interested in joining us, you are welcome! We have some wonderful group discussions.
Questions? Contact Dick Cheatwood
MEN'S GRILL & CHILL
Thursday, July 9
6:30 pm Benedict Hall
Bring something to grill and your favorite beverage
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HOMELESS MINISTRY
"Let all guests who arrive be received as Christ." St. Benedict
In the last 6 weeks, 10 new clients have been blessed by your snacks, hygiene kits, socks, wipes and other needed items just to survive. In addition, I was able to make 26 hygiene kits in my garage so keep up the good work, Grace parish! Last, please pray that the folks seek recovery. Thanks!
Now, I am in need of the following items:
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washcloths
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towels
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disposable razors
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toothpaste
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bars of soap
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deodorant
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snacks
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Blessings,
Donna Mapel
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flower charts for 2026 are up in the Chapel and in the Narthex. If you would like to dedicate flowers on the altar to honor or remember a loved one, now is the time to reserve your date. Flowers in the Chapel are $55 each Sunday and arrangements in the church are $75. Please submit your dedication wording no later than noon, the Monday before your dedication date to Barbee Cunningham at barbeemt@gmail.com
You can put your dedication money in the collection plate or in the box located in front of the church office. If paying by check, please write Flower Dedication on the memo line. If paying by cash, please put your money in one of the envelopes provided and indicate that it is for a flower dedication on the envelope.
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, July 25. Interested in helping? Contact John Phillips at jphillips653@aol.com
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"FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I AMONG THEM."
Matthew 18:20
