Grace Notes - Sep 21, 2025 15th Sunday After Pentecost

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***Holy Eucharist Service - 8am & 10am services***

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 Join us for Experiencing the Heart of Jesus by Max Lucado — a study that helps us move from knowing about Christ to truly knowing His love and compassion. Each week we'll explore Scripture, stories, and questions that deepen our walk with Jesus. Starts Sunday, Sept. 21 at 9am. 

A generous donor has pledged to match every gift—up to $2,000! That means your $20 becomes $40, your $50 becomes $100. Together, we can reach this goal and keep our church strong. 🙌 This challenge runs through September 30—let’s reach the goal together! When giving, please note “Fund the Gap 2000” in the memo line. If giving online, select “Fund the Gap” from the dropdown menu. 🙏 Every gift makes a difference! Please consider donating today at onrealm.org/GraceEpiscopalChurch/-/form/give/default or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.  Let’s meet this challenge—together!

The Outreach Committee expresses a thank you to our Grace Family for your continued pantry support. The following items are needed for seniors and Roosevelt families: 

• Spaghetti & Sauce
• Spaghetti O's
• Ravioli
• Canned Vegetables (Corn, Green Beans, Baked Beans)
• Fruit Cups
• Soup
• Toilet Paper
• Kleenex

 If you’ve been thinking about taking this step—or know someone who is—we’d be honored to walk alongside you. Join us for a powerful Baptism Service on All Saints Day (11/2) as we celebrate new life, renewed faith, and the joy of transformation. Not sure where to start? Just call our office today—we're here to help! 

 Join us for the Outdoor Concert for a Cause on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 4-7pm at First Presbyterian Church (8th & Wall, Port Huron). Enjoy live music from Blue Water Brass Sass and local artists, food for purchase, and family-friendly fun-all to support Church World Service and St. John’s UCC Food Pantry. Admisssion is by free-will donation. Bring a chair, your friends, and your big heart! 

 Your invited to join us for “Sisters Act Out” a musical comedy act performed by women of senior status, who will make you laugh out loud by their music, funny lyrics and crazy antics. Just $20 per ticket, this fun event will be on October 4th at 7pm. To purchase tickets text “GOULDEN SistersActOut$20.00” to 73256 or scan the QR Code to the left. 

 Come out to the Port Huron CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12:30-2:30pm at the Blue River Park (registration at 12pm). Walk with others across the country to fight hunger locally and globally. Hosted by the Port Huron Olde Town Churches and Church World Service, this interfaith event supports vital resources like food, clean water, and farming tools. All are welcome! Let’s walk, give, and make a difference! 

•  Music News
  •  Weekly rehearsals for Blue Water Choir School and the Adult Choir will begin on October 8. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday, with BWCS meeting at 5:00 PM and the Adult Choir at 7:00 PM. 
• Youth News
  • Sunday School returns on September 28 at 9:00 a.m. We’re excited to welcome children back for a new year filled with learning, growth, and fellowship.
  • Youth Group will have a brief meeting following the 10:00 a.m. service on September 28.
  • Then at 1:00 p.m. on September 28, join us as the Youth Group hosts a Detroit Lions Watch Party! Come cheer on the Lions as they take on the Cleveland Browns—friends and snacks welcome!
• Soup Kitchen Help Needed
  •  We need two volunteers for the soup kitchen on Wednesday, October 29, from 1–4 PM. It’s a great way to serve our community and make a difference. Whether you're new or experienced, we’d love your help! If you're available, please let us know—we’d truly appreciate it! 
• Knitting, Crochet, And Crafts Group has a New Name:  Common Threads
  •  This new name reflects the creativity and connection we share through our time together. While the name has changed, everything you love about the group remains the same—great conversation, fun projects, and a welcoming space for all skill levels. We can’t wait to see you at our next gathering! 
• Good News Garden
  • A huge thank you to everyone who signed up to serve in the Good News Garden! The garden is looking great — and it’s all thanks to your help. As the garden season begins to wind down, we still have a few open slots for September. Be part of the movement to grow food and nourish our neighborhood - we’d love to have you join us! Sign up to water the garden here: https://tinyurl.com/GGardenSignup 
  • We also have some exciting news to share: Second Wave Media recently featured our Garden in their article “How urban agriculture feeds, educates, and uplifts Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and other Michigan cities” by Laura Fitzgerald. Take a look at the article here: https://tinyurl.com/Garden-Article
• Prayer List Update
  •  To keep our prayer list current, we’ve moved to a 4-week prayer cycle as of 9/21/25. Names will remain on the list for four Sundays unless we’re asked to extend them. Submit requests in the Lees Lane Lobby, by calling 810-985-9539, or online at www.graceporthuron.net/prayer-request. Thank you for supporting one another in prayer. 

•  Sep 19 - Day 1 of Dismantling Racism Training @ Grace from 5pm-9pm
• Sep 20 - Day 2 of Dismantling Racism Training @ Grace from 9am-4pm
• Sept 21 - Services start back at 8am & 10am on Sundays

                           - Adult Formation Meeting @ 9am

                           - Outdoor Concert at First Presbyterian Church from 4-7pm

• Sept 22 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am 

                          - Book Club Meeting @ 7pm (The Frozen River by                      

                            Ariel Lawhon)

• Sep 28 - Sunday School Starts @ 9am 

                          - Youth Group Meets after 10am Service

                          - Detroit Lions Watch Party @ 1pm

• Oct 2 - Columbarium Committee Meeting @12pm
• Oct 4 - Sisters Act Out Comedy Act @7pm
• Oct 5 - Blessing of the Animals @ 10am

                      - OTC Crop Walk @ 12:30pm

• Oct 8 - BWCS Rehearsals begin @ 5pm Adult Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm
• Oct 25 - Faith Lutheran Annual Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner @5pm
• Oct 26 - Trunk or Treat from 5-7pm
• Oct 27 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am 
• Nov 2 - All Saints Day / Holy Baptism @10am
• Nov 6 - ECW’s Pot Luck Supper @ 6pm 
• Nov 17 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am
• Nov 23 - Altar Guild Bake Sale @ 9am-12pm
• Dec 7 - Altar Guild - Advent Decorating Day with Light Lunch after 10am service