Week of December 15, 2024
   
Attendance: 108
  
Events this Week:
Monday: Food Pantry, Clothing Ministry, Elders
Tuesday: 
Wednesday: Church Council
Thursday: Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Vinneys, Middle School Girls meet
Friday: 
Saturday: 
 
  
  •  Thurs, Dec 19 is the Ladies Luncheon at Vinneys.  Bring snack and a gift to share. For more info talk to Sue Whetzel.
  • Annual Christmas Program has been postponed from Sun, Dec 15 to next Sun, Dec 22 during the worship time. No snacks this time...
  • District Christmas Eve Service at 4pm here at Grace.  We are hosting this year.
  • A churchwide bible study through LMC is coming up soon.  It is called "Youth Group for Adults".  Stay tuned for more details!
  • MennoKids needs more volunteers if this is to continue.  2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings, along with Bible Study. 
 
*Youth Bible Study:
1st and 3rd Thursday: Middle School Girls Small group
2nd and 4th Wednesdays: Middle School Co-ed group.
The 2nd Wednesday of even months the Dads are organizing a game night for 4th-8th graders, any gender. For details on where, check with Pastor LaShonda. 
*The Wednesday Bible Study is the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. The group is reading through the New Testament.  This is also when MennoKids meets!  This is for the elementary aged children. For more information, contact Rudy Cox.
 
 
See the bulletin for a complete list of announcements.
Bulletins can be found on the website as well.  
 
  REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
 
Lacey Spring Food Pantry operates every Monday afternoon from 1-5:30pm.  Volunteers are needed to help stock shelves from 9:30am until 1pm.  Help getting food boxes to vehicle is also a need. Talk to Kay Kibler if you can help.  If you know someone that needs community service hours have them reach out to either Kay.
 
Ladies Supper Club is the first Monday of every month.  The ladies meet at Vitos in Harrisonburg, at 5:30.  They have a small devotion and lots of connecting!  Talk to Melinda Armentrout for more details.
 
Men's Fellowship is the first Wednesday of every month.  The men meet at Traditions at noon.  Kent Armentrout is the Coordinator.
 
Sewing Circle meets the 2nd Thursday of every month.  They meet in the Sewing Room, next to the library.
 
Ladies Luncheon meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.  Location varies. Sue Whetzel is the Coordinator for this group. 
 
Youth Bible Study: 1st and 3rd Wednesday: MS Girls Small group. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays: 4th-8th graders all gender youth group. The 2nd Wednesday of even months: the Dads are organizing a game night for 4th-8th grade any gender. For details on where, check with Pastor LaShonda.
 
The Wednesday Bible Study is the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.  Supper at 6pm followed by Bible Study for the adults and MennoKids at 6:30pm.  The group is reading through the New Testament. Come join them! 
  
If you have any information for the bulletin, please have it to the church office or email by Wednesday evenings. The church email is gracemennofellowship@gmail.com
  
 General Announcements
*Giving is simple and easy through EasyTithe OR you can mail a check to the church.  Easy Tithe online giving is available on gracemennonite.net! See the bottom of any page on the website for “My Online Donation.” You do not need to register to use this giving tool, but you can set up an account if you wish. Either a credit/debit card or your bank account can be used to make your donation. Contact the church office or Keith Bly with questions.
 
*The Lacey Spring Food Pantry is available for anyone who is in need of food. The Pantry is open on Mondays.  Our hours are 1-5:30pm. Talk to Kay Kibler if you are interested in helping.
 
*Vertical Connection Ministries Mobile Clothes Bank is working alongside
Lacey Spring Food Pantry serving the community. Available every Monday from 9:30-2:30pm
For more info, see Glen Adams. 
  
*Support Grace Mennonite Fellowship Learning Center in the Philippines! If you are interested in being part of this mission, talk to Joann Showalter, Richard Early, Angelique Liskey, Diane Oswald, or Wayne Showalter.

*Church office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm. 
Please understand that sometimes office hours and days change. 
Message us through email, gracemennofellowship@gmail.com. Voicemails may be left at 540-442-6235.
Thank you! 
 
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