MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024

God of surprises, break through the life of Grace Church and its people. Reveal to us new ways we can be faithful and fruitful, moving into the future you have in store.

SUNDAY AT GRACE

Lots of firsts were celebrated on Sunday! It was the first Sunday of Advent, and Jennifer Davis, assisted by her dog Sullivan and Rev. Marti Pepitone, lit the first candle on the Advent Wreath. It was the first Sunday of the month, so we celebrated Holy Communion, too! Pastor Steve’s message was “On Fire For the Big Guy”. He used the movie “Elf” to illustrate John the Baptist and his intolerance of lies. If you want to learn how Buddy the Elf is like John the Baptist, click HERE for the Grace Church Dayton channel of YouTube.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

You may purchase a poinsettia to donate to a mission or in memory or honor of someone special. The order forms should be returned to the church office by Thursday, December 5. On Sunday, December 15, the names of all donors will be printed in the bulletin, along with the people being honored or remembered. Your contribution may be mailed to the church (1001 Harvard Blvd., Dayton, 45406, c/o Lisa Pelphrey) or dropped off in the church office. Please make checks payable to Grace United Methodist Church. You can print out the order form HERE.

LOVE GIFT FOR STAFF

The Grace UMC Leadership Team invites everyone in the Grace community to contribute toward a Love Gift for Grace staff members. Checks should be written to Grace UMC and have the notation “love gift for Grace staff”; donations made by other means should include the same information. Donations will be received through Sunday, December 29. Thank you for your help in making this tangible gesture of love to the folks who support us and the Kingdom.