PHONE: (914) 664-2676 WW.GRACECHURCHTODAY.ORG

IN GOD'S GRACE & LOVING CAREI N T H E C I T Y O F M O U N T V E R N O N

W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON, SENIOR PASTOR

SICK AT HOMEAlice Clay

Audrey Glen

Barbara C. Anderson

Bernice Boston

Bettie Deberry

Betty Jones

Catherine Washington

Christopher Franco

Christine Bridges

Dale Rascoe

Ethel Washington

Eunice Penn

Ethelyn Scott

Gwendolyn Gallishaw

Imean Fahie

Joan DeGrace

Josephine Henderson

Joyce Drummond

Joyce Lake

Karen Peters

Deacon Lance Chambers

Lillie Wilson

Deacon Lucille Samuels

Luvenia Boylan

Lynn Gardner

Medora (Joy) Robinson

Patricia Cash

Robert Chambers

Rosalyn King-Guishard

Tauren Deas

Wanda Ferree

William Washington

Winsome Chin

Zessie Blakeney

NURSING HOMESDumont Masonic Home

Norman WilliamsDorothy Williams

Greenwichwood Health Care

Ernest Ricketts

Hebrew Home, Riverdale

Verena Smith

Mohegan Park Home For Adults

Helen Juanita Spear-Jones

Shaffer Extended Care Ctr

Dorothy BellamyHelen Goodman

Sutton Place Nursing Home, New RochelleMarie McQuaid

Wartburg Nursing Home

Fred Bullock

George Bernard

Mildred Ricks

Westchester Rehab

Dennis WilsonShirley GreenSheila Mack

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILYKeith CarmichaelHarlem Hospital

Charles TruesdaleWartburg Nursing Home

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY (CONT'D)Ivolette Hutchinson Wartburg Nursing Home

James Sheppard St Joseph Nursing Home

Karen HodgeSouth Carolina

Louise WayWestchester Rehab

Minnie LinebergerSplit Rock Nursing Home

Sarah PetersonNY Presbyterian, Bronxville

Stephen P. Mathews, Sr.Blountstown, FL

Connie FowlerSt. Joseph Hospital

Carrie James,Westchester Rehab Center

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” - Hebrews 4:16

A WEEK IN THE SPIRIT: IT'S TIME FOR REVIVAL!

OCTOBERIS THE SEASON OF M E N

GOD’S GOT YOU:CONFIDENT IN THE LORD’S PLAN

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR HOLY COMMUNION& BAPTISM AT 6:00PM

WORDS FROM OUR PASTORMy Loved Ones,

Today is the beginning of our Week in the Spirit, which will continue until Wednesday evening. Our hope is that God will provide us a powerful revival of the mind, body and soul and move us to greater heights of spiritual renewal. During this time, we need to rejoice and be thankful that we have a God who is always present; a sovereign God who is always in control; and a God who is good all the time, consistently working

out all things for the good of us who love Him.

We welcome our Revival preachers: Reverend Laurent St. Clair Grovesnor, Pastor of Temple Gate Church, Selma Alabama; Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston Texas; and Reverend Eddie Spencer IV, Pastor Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Englewood New Jersey. We pray that God will anoint them afresh, consume them with a fire that will "Renew Our Hearts, Revive Our Spirits and Restore Our Joy."

I am looking forward to Baptism and Communion this evening at 6:00pm. I pray that each of you will join me tonight to welcome these new disciples into the body of Christ. I also look forward to seeing you at all of the revival services this week. Please continue to pray for the Lord to send us a great Revival. “Lord, will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”

I am asking each of you to make a commitment to support and par-ticipate in the upcoming Capital Campaign events, as we embark upon the next leg of our journey. I am inspired by your witness and grateful for all that you have done and continue to do to sustain the work of our ministry.

As we prepare to enter the next phase of our construction this month, I am encouraging those of you who are on board to stay the course. For those who have not made a commitment during the week of prayer, I ask that you petition God to guide your decision to enable you be a part of this great work to His Glory.

With Shepherd's Love,

Pastor

OCTOBER IS THE SEASON OF M E N . . .

MEETING/ACTIVITY DATES & TIMES (cont'd)

Boy Scouts Fridays, 7:00pm - Please confirm & Cub Scouts with Deacon Phil McConnell

Girl Scouts Meets every other Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Worship Arts Each Children and Youth Ministry Committee is assigned to serve as worship participants for a fourth Sunday of the month.

Youth Church Meets 3rd Sunday of each month from October to June.

Youth Forum Meets on the 2nd & 4th Friday at 7:00pm & 3rd Sun after the 11:30am worship service from Sept - June

Youth Ushers Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm.

*Note: Partial Listing. Some information may be subject to change. Please stay tuned for futher updates.

JOIN US FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL"PATHWAYS TO CAREERS" FAIR

FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS, MOCCA SCHOLARS, YOUNG ADULTS AND CAREER CHANGERS

Saturday, October 7, 2017 8:30a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Featuring:*speakers from a variety of professions *interviewing skills*resume writing*social media issues

Co-sponsors: Youth Forum and MOCCA. Refreshments will be served. PRE-REGISTER IN THE NARTHEX TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 or contact Deacon Leslie R. Cousins at lesnaine@verizon.net, 646-245-3898 or Rechelle King at

rekife@aol.com , 914-649-7578.

GRACE AT WORSHIP

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017

THE HYMN OF PRAISE"Holy, Holy, Holy"

THE INVOCATION

*THE RESPONSIVE READING

*THE INSPIRATIONAL HYMN "Blessed Assurance"

WORDS OF WELCOME

CONCERNS OF THE PARISH

REFLECTIONS

PRESENTATION OF GOD’STITHES & OUR OFFERING

*THE OFFERTORY “All Things Come of Thee, O Lord,

and of Thine own have we given Thee.” Amen.

SACRED MUSICMen of Praise

Grace Cathedral Choir

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION“Amazing Grace”

THE SERMONDr. W. Franklyn Richardson

Senior Pastor

THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

THE CALL TO WORSHIPHave mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Praise ye the Lord!

*Please Stand

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH • 52 SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE • MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550 • PH: (914) 664-2676 • WWW.GRACECHURCHTODAY.ORG

DR. W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON, SENIOR PASTOR

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2017-2018 CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES

Dear Parents/Guardians:Children & Youth Ministries at Grace will resume it's full schedule beginning today, Sunday, October 1, 2017. In order for your child to participate in Children & Youth Ministries at Grace, they must be registered. Please stop by the Narthex to pick up a registration form for your child. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Children & Youth Ministries at Grace

MEETING/ACTIVITY DATES & TIMES

Church School Every Sunday at 9:30am

Children's Church Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday at 11:30 a.m. from October to June

Children's Choir Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.; except Rehearsal the Monday after the 4th Sunday.

Voices of Grace Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal

Grace After School Meets Monday through Friday from Program 3:00-6:00 p.m. on school days from mid-September to June.

MOCCA Meets the fourth Monday of every month.

Nursery Angels Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday for 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. worship services from October to June.

*Note: Partial Listing. Some information may be subject to change. Please stay tuned for futher updates.

WHAT'S ON THE HORIZONAT GRACE FORCHILDREN & YOUTH?

ONTHEHORIZONOF GRACEANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

This year, the Village of Grace gathers to celebrate on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 – 6:30pm at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. The Village of Grace is pleased to invite you to join us for an evening of recognition and tribute.

As part of our celebration, we will be honoring several local leaders for their stewardship and support of our community and work. We urge you to join us in recognizing our honor-ees, the 2017 Village Lights:

Corporate Community Award: Montefiore Medical Center

Humanitarian Award: David Gentner, Wartburg

Leadership & Business Award: Gene Conroy, Community Housing Management Community Service Award: Reginald A. LaFayette, Chairman, Westchester County Democratic Party and Mt. Vernon Democratic Party

Grace and the Ujamaa Community Development Corporation have grown into their own distinct vehicles of change and have become conduits for investing in underserved communities. The Village of Grace is our invitation to join as partners in our community; to help light the way for others and make a difference where it is most needed.

Tickets are now available for sale: • In the lobby after each worship service on Sundays• The church office Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm• The Grace Book Store

For more information or if you have any question, please contact Enid Hay at the church office at (914) 664-2676.

2 0 1 7 A W A R D S D I N N E R

OCTOBER 2017

“Jesus has a place for you at Grace...”W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON, SENIOR PASTOR • MT. VERNON, NY

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MANDATE FOR EVANGELISM:INVITE FIVE (5) PEOPLE TO CHURCH THIS MONTH!

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Please stop by the Narthex for further information on how you can

join/support our "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" team!You may contact Denise Daley @

DDaley201@gmail.com or Sardi Johnson@Sardijcj@yahoo.com

OCTOBER IS THE SEASON OF MEN

LOOK AT WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON...

Friday, October 6 - 7:00pmPRAY & PLAY

Join the Men of Grace as we launch our Season of Men in prayer at 7:00pm and fellowship with games and activities at 8:00pm. Bring

your favorite cards, dominoes, and board games and have your partner(s) meet you in the banquet hall. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesdays, October 11, 18, 25 - 7:00pmMen In the Word: Bible Study Series with Rev. Mizell

Friday, October 13 - 7:00pmGOSPEL COMEDY - FAMILY NIGHT - GET YOUR LAUGH ON

Bring the entire family for a night of laughter featuring Gospel Comedian, Chris Clark

Saturday, October 14 - 8:30amMAN UP FOR YOUR HEALTH

Let's take control of our health! Get base health screenings and life changing information. Continental breakfast will be served.

Tuesday, October 17 -7:00pmDOMESTIC VIOLENCE PANEL DISCUSSION

Custody Issues, Children Advocacy, Navigating the court systemModerator, Judge Arlene Gordon Oliver

<Open to All> Thursday, October 19 - 7:00pm

SPORTS NIGHT AND MOW RECRUITMENT CHALLENGE: Come out for some football and fellowship. Let's invite five new foot-

ball comrades to Grace for the Men Only Worship service.Maggie Spillanes, Fleetwood, NY

MEN'S MINISTRY CONVOCATION WEEKENDFriday, October 20 - 7:00pm

MOW - MEN ONLY WORSHIP IS BACKOur guest preacher will be Bishop John E. Guns who is a dynamic

Pastor, a visionary leader and Spiritual Father. Bishop Guns is one of the clearest thinking preachers in the country. He preaches

with power and empowerment. Come and bring the fellas!Convocation Saturday, October 21 - 8:30am

2017 Honorees will be recognized at the Men of Grace retreat.Convocation Sunday, October 22 - 11:30am

Guest Preacher will be Reverend Jawanza Colvin at 11:30am. The 2017 Honorees' plaques will be presented during the service.

Tuesday, October 24 - 7:00pmMEN ONLY ROUND TABLE

Maintaining vitality as you age. Also managing stress and anger in your relationships. Presented by Dr. Elijah Bell

Saturday, October 28 - 8:30amMEN WHO COOK

GOD’S GOT YOU:CONFIDENT IN THE LORD’S PLAN

“ And I am sure that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” - Philippians 1:6CALENDAR OF EVENTS

*NOTE: Some information may be subject to change.

THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY OF GRACELOOK AT WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON...

JOIN USOctober's

Women's Ministry Breakfast

will be held October 28, 2017 at

8:30am. We will discussBreast Cancer

Awareness. Please come out

and fellowship.

THE HEALTH & WHOLENESS MINISTRYLOOK AT WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON...

CALLING ALL NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS...The Health & Wholeness Ministry is seeking New Members for service. If interested, please contact: Lisa DeGraffe-Williams graffehil@yahoo.comMeetings: 3rd Saturday of every Month10:00am -12:00pmNext Meeting: Saturday, October 21

"EXERCISE WITH AMINAH" Welcome back to the start of another

school year. The exercise class will begin Monday, October 9, 2017 and will

be held Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Banquet Hall. Please bring a yoga mat, a set of light-weight dumbells, water and a smile.30 min Zumba session followed by a

30 min strength training session.

FREE BREAST & CERVICAL SCREENING EVENTRegister for the 10th Annual Edward S. Greenwald, MD, Breast & Cervical Screening Event. All exams are FREE for people who are uninsured and underinsured. No documentation or insurance required.

Montefiore Einstein Campus The Tower at Montefiore Medical Park 1695 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461

Saturday, October 7, 2017 9:00AM-1:00PM

To register: Call 718-920-5906

JOIN US FORR E V I V A L :A "WEEK INTHE SPIRIT"SUN, OCT 1

thruWED, OCT 4

7:00PM

RENEWING OUR HEARTS - REVIVING OUR SPIRITS - RESTORING OUR JOY

#GraceBaptistChurchMV#GBCMV MARCUS COSBY EDDIE SPENCER

LAURENT S. GROSVENOR

GENEALOGY AT GRACE MINISTRYSTEWARDS OF OUR ANCESTRAL LEGACYSATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 11:00AM - 1:30PM

Have you always wanted to explore your family history but didn’t know where or how to start? Take your first step by joining the Genealogy at Grace Ministry.

Celebrating the Season of MenMeeting Topics: • GenealogyofMartin

LutherKingJr.• GenealogyofPresident

BarakObama• OrganizingyourFamily

Research

For more info: Debbie Daniels & Phyllis Cole-Hollis genealogyatgrace@gmail.com

108The Ushers Ministry of Grace cordially invites you to join them for the Joint Ushers 108th Anniversary Sermon on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 3:30pm. Come and be a part of this major celebration!