OUR CURRENT EVENTS
PRAYER VIGIL
The Daughters of the King invite you to participate in a Prayer Vigil after the Maundy Thursday service until 3pm on Good Friday.
It is a custom of our Christian tradition to keep vigil with Christ at different times and in different ways during Holy Week. One of the places from which we draw this custom is Jesus’ request to his disciples to keep watch while he prayed and agonized in the Garden of Gethsemane. The invitation was there for them, as it is for us today.
The Gethsemane Watch or Prayer Vigil begins after the Maundy Thursday service and focuses on keeping watch with Jesus as he is arrested and lasting up until the Good Friday service. The Good Friday Vigil is also a solemn time of praying after the Good Friday service until 3pm and focusing on the crucifixion.
We invite you to set aside an hour at home to pray during these times as part of your Lenten observance.
“Who can stay awake in this night of God? Who will not be as if paralyzed by it? Christ’s struggle was with God. This was his real agony. He overcame it through his self-surrender. That was his victory, and our hope”. Jurgen Moltmann
A Prayer for Vigilance: "Lord, keep me spiritually awake. Guard my heart from distraction, indifference, and spiritual slumber".
Surrender Prayer: "Lord Jesus, from the garden You walked forward with courage toward the cross. As this hour of prayer ends, help me rise with renewed strength and confidence".
For His sake,
Mother Celeste+ DOK Chaplain
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Join us on Fridays at 5pm in Lent to walk the Stations. There will be leaflets provided to guide you. The Daughters of the King will lead each Friday in Lent. The final Friday will be March 27th and then we will also have stations on Good Friday, April 3rd in Holy Week at 11am.
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Please join us for this journey with Jesus. It will deepen your Lenten
Journey.​
HOMELESS MINISTRY
"I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
God has such a deep love and purpose for us and yet I cringe when I ponder the stories of the "street people" as Rev. Thomas referred to them. I can't help but think that our ministry to them are items to survive and maybe thrive in the future. What's ironic is that Cheyanne, a lady seeking freedom from domestic violence, is starting to thrive with assistance from Social Security, warm blankets for her dog and her to sleep on and clean socks. She has hope as she asks for more devotional books, t-shirts and food. In fact, she might be experiencing God's abundance in a whole new way! Hm... Let's chew on that for a while.
Blessings to you as you bless others.
Right now, we are in in need of:
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toothpaste
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snacks
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deodorant
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washcloths
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tissues (small)
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hand sanitizer (small)
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wipes
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large bandaids
Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ.
Blessings,
Donna Mapel
GRACE BOOK CLUB
Our book for April is "Resistance Women" by Jennifer Chiaverini. We will meet on April 7 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.
BAPTISM
f you or anyone in your family is interested in learning more about the sacrament of baptism, please reach out to the church office and let us know. We will have someone get in touch with you. churchoffice@graceop.net
Our next scheduled baptism service will be in April.
EASTER FLOWERS
Easter will be here soon! If you would like to make an Easter dedication in celebration of, or memory of someone, the suggested donation is $20. The deadline for these dedications is March 22, 2026.
The dedication forms will be included in the bulletin announcements or can be found in the back of the chapel or in the narthex of the church. There are flower dedication envelopes by the flower chart and you can put your check and dedication form in the collection plate or drop it off in the secure box outside the church office. Please note "Easter dedication" in the memo section of your check. If you pay by cash, please attach the cash to the dedication form.
Do you enjoy arranging flowers at home? The Flower Guild is looking for a couple of people to join a flower team - no experience necessary. Each team does the arrangements once a month. If you're interested, please contact Vicki Roberts at vicrob444@aol.com.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
For the month of March, our Change for Change focus will be Camp Weed Scholarships. Cash or checks can be dropped off in the donation bin or the offering plate. If writing a check, please put "outreach" on the memo line.
Summer camp registration is open now!
CLICK HERE for details!
CLAY KITCHEN AT ORANGE PARK SENIOR CENTER
​Our next opportunity to serve will be Saturday, March 28. 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
