ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
Coffee Hour
Student Farewell & Film Screening
Monday
12 noon - Saints Alive
6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Class
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - Backpack Ministry
2:00 p.m. - Afternoon Circle
6:30 p.m. -  Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. -  Worship Band Practice 
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - Quilters
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer

♦     Saints Alive will meet at noon on Monday, May 11. Our guest,Trevor Booker, Sr.will talk about foster children. This will be our last meeting as we take off for summer vacation. Contact June Clark at 646-1131 with questions. 

♦     Tai Chi: Find balance, strength, and calm in our Tai Chi class, beginning Monday, April 13 @ 6 pm. Through slow, flowing movements and mindful breathing, you’ll improve flexibility, reduce stress, and build inner focus. Perfect for all skill levels, this 6-week class helps you reconnect with your body while cultivating a sense of peace and well-being. Come as you are—leave feeling refreshed, centered, and energized.  *Class will not meet on Memorial Day.  

♦     Renewing the Church: The church & the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria & Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall May 17 at 11:20 for the next in our series of discussions on Renewing the Church.

♦     Social Ministry May Focus: Resurrection House is an ELCA mission church in Dade City.  Grace assists with food, clothing, personal hygiene and household items, as well as financial support.

♦    The Backpack Ministry helps feed the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary. Please continue to bring ramen noodles and 16/18 oz creamy peanut butter.

♦     Please let the office know if you or any of our church family is in hospital or needs home communion.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Barbara Carpanini, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Gloria Hanchard, Brian Hosty, James & Gray Irish, Wil Krell, Amy Krell, Bob & Jane Lemley, Scott Listy, Lynda Mack, Ron & Flo Mari, Mac McPeak, Monica Mencia, Avery Monroe, Dean Powers, John Shamp, Abby Shocik, Tim Simpson, Arleen & Richard Smith, Betty Smith, Linda Springer, Sue Stark, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, and Max Wickham.

♦   Serving Today:     
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- Pat Blanchette
       Music -- Gene Hodges, Organist.  Art Pranno, Violinist
       Ushers --  Jim Hall & Mike Shocik
       Doorkeeper -- Debbie Hilliard
       Altar Guild - Cheri & Kevin Zarnstorff
       Coffee Hour - Janet Morris
       Flowers --  To the Glory of God

Worship Opportunities
       Sunday Morning Worship in-person and livestreamed at 10:00 a.m. 
       Online:  Website -     https://www.gracelakeland.com/live
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