The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 3, 2016

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Welcome to

We give thanks that you have come to Grace to worship in God’s house.

To our guests — We invite you to worship with us often and consider our family of faith your own. For your convenience, everything you need for worship is printed in this bulletin.

Large Print Bulletins, Children’s Bulletins, and Quiet Books (for our very young worshipers) are available from the ushers.

Our facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system to accommodate hearing difficulties. Please ask the sound technician for a receiver.

Please turn off or silence your personal communication device, and we ask that you not bring food or drink into our worship space. Thank you.

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost God is the source of our nourishment. Our Lord’s invitation to “take and eat . . . take and drink” is a repeated one. In the holy eucharist, in the word read and proclaimed, in the assembly of the people of God, the dominion of God has come near. Rejoice! Your name is written in heaven.

PRELUDE Linda Hoch

“Prelude on Holy Manna” - arr. Don Hustad

“Prelude on Chesterfield” - arr. David Cherwien

Please stand to face the Baptismal Font.

Confession and Forgiveness

P In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

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P Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P Merciful Father, C we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we do not love our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. P Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins,

in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

The Gathering

PEACE

P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.

You may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace, and may say, “Peace be with you,” or similar words.

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GATHERING HYMN “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”

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GREETING

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. GLORY TO GOD

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray. O God, the father of our Lord Jesus, C you are the city that shelters us, the mother who comforts us. With your Spirit accompany us on our life’s journey, that we may spread your peace in all the world, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated.

PARISH CONCERNS

The Word

FIRST READING: Isaiah 66: 10-14

Those who returned from the exile found that the hopes for the glorious restoration of Judah were not completely fulfilled. For these disappointed people, the prophet envi-sions salvation in the image of a nursing woman. Mother Jerusalem and a mothering God remind the community how they are sustained and supported.

10Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in

joy, all you who mourn over her— 11that you may nurse and be satisfied from her con-soling breast; that you may drink deeply with delight from her glorious bosom. 12For thus says the LORD: I will extend prosperity to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm, and dandled on her knees. 13As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. 14You shall see, and your heart shall rejoice; your bodies shall flourish like the grass; and it shall be known that the hand of the LORD is with his servants, and his indignation is against his enemies.

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 66: 1-9 Refrain

Psalm Tone

L 1Be joyful in God, | all you lands; be joyful, | all the earth. C 2Sing the glory | of God’s name; sing the glory | of God’s praise. L 3Say to God, “How awesome | are your deeds! Because of your great strength your enemies | cringe before you. C 4All the earth bows | down before you, sings to you, sings | out your name.” Refrain L 5Come now and see the | works of God, how awesome are God’s deeds | toward all people. C 6God turned the sea into dry land, so that they went through the wa- | ter on foot, and there we re- | joiced in God. L 7Ruling forever in might, God keeps watch o- | ver the nations; let no rebels ex- | alt themselves. C 8Bless our | God, you peoples; let the sound of | praise be heard. L 9Our God has kept us a- | mong the living and has not allowed our | feet to slip. Refrain

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SECOND READING: Galatians 6: 1-16

In the close of his letter to the Galatians, Paul encourages them to live as people made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Here Paul offers practical advice about how believers exercise common concern for one other in “the family of faith.”

1My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will be-come a cause for pride. 5For all must carry their own loads. 6Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher. 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. 11See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! 12It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.13Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. 14May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For neither cir-cumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! 16As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Please stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Sung by Song Leader:

“Your word is light for our footsteps and a lamp to guide our feet

on the pathway to our God.”

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HOLY GOSPEL Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20

P The Holy gospel according to Luke C Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus commissions harvesters and laborers to go where he would go and do what he would do. Risking hardship and danger in exchange for the experience of great joy, they offer peace and healing as signs that the reign of God is near.

1After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves.

4Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one

on the road. 5Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’ 6And if any-one is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. 8Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; 9cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’10But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’ ” 16

“Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and who-ever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.” 17The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” 18He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. 20Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

P The gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. MESSAGE Pastor Will Hartfelder

“Wait A Minute! This Isn’t What I Signed Up For!”

Please stand.

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HYMN OF THE DAY “To Be Your Presence”

APOSTLES’ CREED

A We confess our Christian faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

A Let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.

A brief silence.

After each petition:

A Lord, in your mercy, C Hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude:

A We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting your promise to hear us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen.

Please be seated.

We Worship God Through our Giving

MUSIC OFFERING Christopher Hoch, trombone/

“Here I Am, Lord”- arr. Christopher Hoch Linda Hoch, piano

Please stand.

OFFERING PRAYER

A Let us pray. God of mercy and grace,

C the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen.

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The Meal

GREAT THANKSGIVING

P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give him thanks and praise. PREFACE

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy . . .

The Presider continues with the preface, concluding:

...we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

P Holy God, our Maker, Redeemer, and Healer, in the harmonious world of your creation, the plants and animals, the seas and stars were whole and well in your praise. When sin had scarred the world, you sent your Son to heal our ills and to form us again into one. C Amen. WE PROCLAIM YOUR DEATH

P In the night in which he was betrayed,

The prayer continues…. Do this for the remembrance of me. WHEN WE EAT THIS BREAD

we pro - claim

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The prayer continues…. Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

P Lord remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray.

C Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Christ invites you to a place of honor at this banquet. Welcome to the feast. C Thanks be to God. Please be seated.

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“Lamb of God”

Sung by Song Leader:

1. Lamb of God, offered for us …

2. Bread of life, broken for us …

3. Cup of hope, emptied for us …

Believing in the real presence of Christ’s body and blood

in the bread and wine of Holy Communion for the forgiveness of sin, we practice Eucharistic hospitality.

All baptized persons are welcomed to the Lord’s Table. Children who do not commune are invited forward to receive a blessing.

You may receive the Communion Wine

from the Red Chalice (Common Cup) as it is offered to you or by taking a communion glass from the tray.

Grape juice is available in the center of the communion tray.

After you have received, please place the empty communion glass in the basket provided.

When giving the host and wine, the ministers say:

The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. And each person may respond: Amen.

(Gluten-free hosts are available by telling the person giving the host)

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COMMUNION HYMN “Here I Am, Lord”

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COMMUNION HYMM “O Living Bread from Heaven”

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After all have communed, please stand. COMMUNION BLESSING

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A Let us pray. O God, C as a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your people, carrying us in your arms and satisfying us with this food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Send us now as your disciples, announcing peace and proclaiming that the reign of God has come near; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SENDING OF COMMUNION

P O God of tender compassion,

as you healed the sick and welcomed the stranger, bless those who leave this assembly to share the gifts of this table with our sisters and brothers who are sick or homebound. May they be sustained by the love and prayers of this community, and by the Bread of life that satisfies all hunger, Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen.

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The Sending

BLESSING

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor

and ☩ give you peace.

C Amen.

SENDING HYMN “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

DISMISSAL

Children Go in peace. Proclaim the good news! C Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE “Postlude on Engelberg“ - arr. David Cherwien Linda Hoch

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Remember in our prayers… Terry Ingram, Rudy Kolberg, Becky Beckwith, Michael & Julie Braatz and their infant son Micah, Elmer Stauch, Don Diruba, Wendy Stone Madewell, Betty Ann Arner, Ryan & Sue Hall and their infant son Alex. Today’s flowers are given by… Jon & Andrea Sweet, in celebration of the marriage of their daughter Megan Sweet to Wayne Roberts; Vanessa Stewart & Mary Bivins, in memory of their brother/son, Craig, & loved one Bobby; Shirley Wortman, in honor of Jimmie Wortman’s birthday; Tom & Claudette Shannon, in celebration of their 49th wedding anniversary; and by Dorothy Drewes, in memory of her husband Edward Drewes.

Notes & News

WELCOME, GUESTS! We welcome you as our guest in our church home and

invite you to continue to worship with us. Please accept a “guest bag” at the Welcome Center, containing information about Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please see an usher for assistance.

CONCERT: Scioto Valley Brass and Percussion Company

Next Sunday, July 10th ~ 7:00 pm.

Join us for a summer concert of wonderful music for the whole family! Directed by Dr. Christopher Hoch

The public is welcome; a freewill offering will be received.

VBS 2016: July 18-22 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church

If you are interested in signing your children up or volunteering

for VBS this year, we will be supporting St. Paul Lutheran Church

since our plans to host an evening VBS at Grace this summer were

squelched when Youth Encounter (the organization we were going

to work with) closed its doors this year after 51 years of ministry.

To register your child or yourself as a volunteer please access St. Paul's website

(www.stpaulwesterville.org), click tab for "What's Happening" then "Special Events"

and scroll down to click on VBS/LOMO to register online.

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ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY “The Early Church– Becoming a Light in the Darkness.” The archaeological discoveries revealed in this 12 volume series provide even more reason to believe the Bible. More importantly, these videos, filmed in Israel and the Middle East where Bible events actually took place, weaves together historical, cultural, and geograph-ical contexts to reveal keen insights into how people in biblical times understood God and Jesus’ teaching. Teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan shares his knowledge and under-standing of the Scriptures significant for believers today. This class meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning.

MEN OF GRACE GOLF OUTING will take place Sat., JULY 23 at Arrowhead Lakes Golf

Course in Sunbury. We will play a best ball scramble format; all skill levels welcome. Cost is $19.50 ($18 seniors) for nine holes and cart. We will meet at 7:30 am at the North State St. Panera. Tee times begin at 8:45 am. Sign up at the Welcome Center desk or email Kevin Thuman at kthuman@att.net. Guests are welcome.

FIRST FRUITS SUNDAYS “Honor the Lord with your substance and with the

first fruits of all your produce.” (Proverbs 3:9)

JULY Grocery List: Pineapple (crushed or diced); whole tomatoes, baby food, diapers size 6 or larger; personal hygiene items, small toiletries always welcomed. Fresh produce is welcome, especially early in the week; take directly to WARM. REMEMBER to place only non-perishable items into our grocery carts. Checks should be made out to Grace Lutheran Church with a notation on the memo line for W.A.R.M.

FIRST FRUITS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. It would involve one first Sunday of the month at the service of your choice. Information and a sign up sheet can be found at the Welcome Center desk. If you have questions, please call Karen Bale at 614-506-3331. Blessings to all who are making this a part of your regular tithes and offerings.

GRACE SUPPER CLUB will be going to LaScala Restaurant, 4199 West Dublin Granville

Road; You may sign up on the sheet at the Welcome Center desk. There is live piano music on Thursdays; reservations are for 6:30 pm. If you need any further information or need to cancel a reservation, please contact Rosemarie Litzinger at 614-895-3568; Bev

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LOAVES & FISHES CAFÉ The Hospitality ministry is seeking someone with the

spiritual gift of hospitality to lead the Café Sunday morning ministry. Please contact Mike Shuman for more information at 614-882-7952, 614-348-1886 or email Mike at mshuman@speermechanical.com. We are also in need of volunteers to staff the Loaves and Fishes Café following the 8:15 am and 11 am services each Sunday, the sign up sheet is located in the Loaves and Fishes Café. The Hospitality committee asks that you prayerfully consider both of these Loaves and Fishes needs.

Coming up in July…

Monday, JULY 4 Independence Day (office closed)

Tuesday, JULY 12 Red Cross Blood Drive 12 Noon—6 pm

JULY 18—22 Vacation Bible School

at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

JULY 21 Supper Club outing at LaScala

JULY 23 Men of Grace Annual Golf Outing at Arrowhead Lakes Gold Course in Sunbury

JULY 24 1-5 pm Tapestry of a Town (Westerville Habitat Partnership)

Westerville Historic Homes & Buildings Open House

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TODAY Christopher Hoch, trombone

July 10 Lora Moore, vocal/piano

July 17 Scott Warbritton, vocal

July 24 Andrew Potsko & Larry Beckwith, vocal/guitar

July 31 Ron & Beth Kenreich, keyboard duet

August 7 Pastor Will Hartfelder, vocal

August 14 Xan Vargo, violin

August 21 David, Matt and Stephen Kile, vocal trio

August 28 Dave McMahon, flute and piano

September 4 Vince Coleman, vocal/guitar

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Acknowledgements

Artwork and portions of the liturgy from SundaysandSeasons.com. Copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #27032. Scripture texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Hymns: “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly” Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Music: W. Moore, Columbian Harmony, 1825; arr. Hymnal version Text © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Arr. © 2003 Augsburg Fortress Used with permission under OneLicense # A-713298 “To Be Your Presence” Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939” Music: Charles V. Stanford, 1852-1924 Text © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc. Used with permission under OneLicense # A-713298 “Here I Am, Lord”

Text: Daniel L. Schutte, b. 1946 Music: Daniel L. Schutte Text and Music © 1981 OCP Publications, Inc. Used with permission under LicenSingOnline

“O Living Bread from Heaven” Text: Johann Rist, 1607-1667; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt. Music: Samuel S. Wesley, 1810-1876 Public Domain “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” Text : Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Music: attr. Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820 Text © 193 Delores Dufner, admin OCP Publications Used with permission under LicenSingOnline

JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF THE BIBLE: ISRAEL AND JORDAN (Petra)

Pr. Will is leading another trip in late May of 2017!

This is your opportunity to join him in the pilgrimage-vacation to

remember for a lifetime! Make the Bible come alive as you explore

the meeting place of “the three great monotheisms,”

Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Walk in the footsteps of the prophets, the kings of Israel, Jesus and the apostles.

Space is limited! Your $300.00 deposit will reserve your place.

An information flyer is available at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space.

For more information, please contact Pr. Will

(w.hartfelder@grace43081.org; 614-882-3026).

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Serving Today

PREACHER/PRESIDER Pastor William Hartfelder

ASSISTING MINISTER Claire Saunders 8:15 Abby Reynolds 11:00

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Lora Moore

ORGANIST/PIANIST Linda Hoch

SONG LEADER Audrey Clark

CANTOR Audrey Clark

SACRISTAN Fred Pfanz

ACOLYTES 8:15 Bernhardt/DeTemple 11:00 Carissa Schroeder ALTAR GUILD Team 6 Natalie Arthur, Karen Bale, Janet Breen, Doug Dietz, Rosemarie Litzinger, Juanita Martin, Kathy Reedy ART & ENVIRONMENT TEAM Flowers by Reno CARE TEAM Tami Stone, Amy Quinn, Janet Breen, Chris Troutman, Sue Monroe, Paul Whitacre, JoAnn Hensley, Bob Klingensmith, Marge Zimmermann, David Yourkvitch, Vanessa Stewart, Paul Hotchkiss COMMUNION 8:15 Kirsten Hicks, Lisa Kuhar, John Hicks, Coleen Wooster, ASSISTANTS 11:00 Rachel Gangestad, Julie Hartfelder, Judy Wiese, Mike Wiese, Tom Seamon

GREETERS 8:15 Don and JoAnn Slemmer 11: 00 Ray Bertelsen, Kathy Reedy

LECTORS 8:15 Eva Bernhardt 11:00 Heather Bush

NURSERY MINISTER Linda Fichtelman (11:00 am service only)

SOUND TECHNICIANS Chris Banks, Dan George, Paul Grant, Eric Bush USHERS 8:15 Lisa Kuhar, Coleen Wooster, Kathy Haegele, Vanessa Stewart 11:00 John Clark, Melissa Hodek, Robert Bassett, Dave Fuhrman

Bus Drivers July 3 Dick Jones July 10 Aaron Bally July 17 Paul Hotchkiss

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This Week at Grace: July 3 – July 10, 2016

JULY 3 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:15 am Holy Communion 9:45 am Adult Learning “That the World May Know” series (Fellowship Hall)

11:00 am Holy Communion MON Independence Day - Office Closed - TUES 9:00 am Nationwide Children’s Buddy Camp (upstairs classrooms)

8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

WED 9:00 am Nationwide Children’s Buddy Camp (upstairs classrooms)

THURS 9:00 am Nationwide Children’s Buddy Camp (upstairs classrooms)

7:00 pm Council Meeting (Rose Garden Library)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Youth Room)

FRI 5:30 pm 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

SAT 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

JULY 10 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:15 am Holy Communion 9:45 am Adult Learning “That the World May Know” series (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 am Holy Communion 7:00 pm CONCERT: Scioto Valley Brass & Percussion Company (Worship Space)

Have a Safe and Happy

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for Boy Scout Troop 007 and three AA groups.

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