ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Week at Grace

Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Worship
11:15 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - Backpack Ministry
6:00 p.m. -  Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m. -  Choir Practice
Thursday
6:15 p.m. - Centering Prayer
7:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Service
Friday
7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Service
@ College Heights UMC

♦     We are excited to combine Holy Week Services with College Heights United Methodist Church. We will host Maundy Thursday at 7 pm, and College Heights UMC will host Good Friday at 7 pm at 942 South Blvd., Lakeland.

♦     Renewing the Church: The church and the world are changing rapidly, but the good news of Jesus is timeless! Join P. Olga-Maria and Tom Hager in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour March 29 videos and discussions on Renewing the Church.

♦     Social Ministry March Focus: Anchor House houses & cares for teen boys in crisis. Their transition program trains & houses young adults. You can support this ministry by bringing donations of food, hygiene & household items.

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

♦    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.

♦    Friendship Pads: All who are worshipping with us today, especially those who are visiting with us, are invited to sign the Friendship Pad that is at the center aisle end of the pew. Please list your phone number if you are visiting. We would like to be in touch with you and to welcome you to our gathering. After you sign, please pass it down the pew and back.

♦    Prayer List:  Mary Buschbacher, Mabel Carreira, Doris Cirillo, June Clark, Willah Cockrell, Ann Daffer, Julie Dunston, Christen Egelkraut, Carol Grzegorczyk, Anne Guilford, Judy Haer, Jeff Hale, Gloria Hanchard, Brian Hosty, James & Grace 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, Henry Tomlinson, Glenn Van Benschoten, Gary Venable, Connie Wasserman, Greg Wasserman, Beverly & Ray Watson, Helen & Ron Wettleson, Phyllis Whidden, and Max Wickham.  .    

♦   Serving Today:
       Presiding Minister: The Rev. Dr. Olga-Maria Cruz
       Assisting Minister -- George Braatz
       Music -- Gene Hodges, Organist; Art Pranno, Choir Director
       Ushers --  Kevin & Cheri Zarnstorff
       Doorkeeper -- James Irish
       Altar Guild - All
       Coffee Hour - Barbara White
       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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