This is the day the Lord has made…let us rejoice and be glad in it.   Psalm 118:24

I have to admit it was easier rejoicing in the 71-degree weather yesterday than this 41-degree weather we have today.  Despite the coldness, the trees are budding and the daffodils are blooming.   New life is apparent all around.   Rejoice!

Pastor Bill will bring the morning message on Sunday, and we will celebrate Holy Communion at both services.   There will be an infant baptism at the 11:00 service.

We had technical difficulties last Sunday when Pastor Bill did a first-person presentation as the Prodigal Son.  However, it was recorded and has been posted to our Facebook page.

As always, the Kids Village will be open all morning for childcare, Sunday School and Kids Church.  All members of our childcare staff have clearances and there is always someone with child CPR and First Aid training in the Kids Village.

Spring cleaning? Set aside your book, CD, and DVD donations now for Grace Church’s Used Book Sale June 17 and 18 in the Fellowship Hall. **Please do not drop off at the church yet.** Drop off dates will be announced in late April. 100% of proceeds benefit children’s camperships and Grace Youth group. Contact Barb or Amanda Wagner, Shanda Tomer, or the church office with any questions.

The Great Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place on April 9th from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.   There will be eggs, crafts and even live donkeys.  We are seeking donations of wrapped candy for the plastic eggs.   You may place them in the baskets near the Mission Wall across from the elevator near the Children’s Check-in area.

The Wednesday Night Dinner on March 30th will feature the following menu:

                                Baked Pasta with Sausage & Ricotta, Caesar Salad Roll and Dessert

                   Please make your reservation in the Welcome Center, call the church office or email
Becky at bmcanulty@indianagrace.org

This Sunday evening at 6:15 PM, you are invited to join us on FaceBook or YouTube for a live-stream MISSION REPORT from the teams who went to Tennessee and Mexico.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to see what happens in the mission fields and to show your interest in missions and support for the folks who give their time and money to be the hands and feet of Jesus.   Without exception, those who participate in Mission Trips come back feeling that they were blessed to be a blessing to others.  NOTE:  Mission Teams and Committee members will meet in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. for a covered dish dinner and to finalize presentation plans.

Abbey Sleppy will lead a Youth Bible Study/Discussion Group on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 PM in Room 202 beginning April 6th. Please contact Will Pinos with any questions.

Joe McCombie will lead a Financial Peace Course starting April 24th at 6:00 PM in Room 205.   Change your life With Financial Peace University!  Say goodbye to debt with this proven plan and Never Worry About Money Again! Financial peace really is possible and it’s never too late to start.   Many folks from our own congregation have gone through this program with great success in eliminating debt.   Young and old can learn discipline, patience, and understanding of money management. The fee per person/couple is $60.  If needed, there are partial scholarship funds available for the program.   Sign up in the Welcome Center.  If you have any question on this course, please email Joe McCombie at joemccombie@yahoo.com.

                                 Living like no one else – Saving like no one else – Giving like no one else

Our confirmands will be accepted into full membership on Sunday, April 10th (Palm Sunday) at the11:00 service.  These students will have completed nine weeks of instruction, homework and discussions prior to joining Grace Church.  Please be sure to congratulate them on their completion of the class and on their membership.

High School Senior Recognition is Sunday, May 22.  We will recognize seniors at the 11 AM service, and lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall immediately following the service for the graduates and their families (parents, siblings, grandparents).  Please RSVP with the number attending by May 6th.   The seniors are invited to wear their caps and gowns to process at the beginning of worship.  Please plan to arrive by 10:45 to get lined up for the processional.

Grace Church is hosting the Indiana Area High School Baccalaureate Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 29.  A reception will be held in the Welcome Center immediately following the service.  We will be looking for cookie bakers for the reception.

The monthly meeting of the Courage and Cancer Support Group will meet on Sunday, April 10th at 3:00 PM in Room 102 (Parlor).  For more information, please call Pastor Kathy at 724-463-8535 ext. 13.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Grant:  The Grace Church Endowment Committee has funding from the McCullough Fund available for programs aiding those seeking drug and alcohol dependency recovery.  Preference is given to Indiana County, faith-based programs.  Applications are available in the Church Office and Welcome Center.  Deadline for 2022 grant applications is April 30, 2022.

Dan Schall Ministries Scholarships are offered to assist individuals in their preparation through education to prepare them to serve God and spread the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.  The amount of the scholarships are $1000.00 per school year.  The ministry has been awarding scholarships since 2003.

The Dan Schall Ministries Scholarships are offered to individuals that plan to enroll in an accredited college or Bible school. To qualify for a scholarship an individual must be planning to enter into some type of education program that will prepare them for a type of ministry in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These types of programs can be in music, education, youth, medical field,  or any related field of ministry. Scholarships are also offered to individuals for continuing education.

Applications must be requested by mail only.
Applications for fall of 2022-2023 must be received by 5/31/2022
Requests send to:
Dan Schall Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Zelienople, PA 16063-0272

Have a blessed day.