MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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

The second Sunday of Advent was spirit-filled at Grace. Our guest violinist, Ethan Mata, shared his considerable talents with us. The Advent Wreath candles were lit by Eliza Webb and Ava Webb-Sharpless. Charis Weible taught us a new song based on Mary’s Magnificat. Scenes from “Miracle on 34th Street” illustrated Pastor Steve’s message, “Beyond Belief: Finding a Living Faith”. To watch the service, click HERE for the Grace Church Dayton channel of YouTube.

GRACE UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH

You are invited to the next United Women in Faith meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the Blue Room! This will be the Christmas gathering. Hope Grandy will bring a wonderful program about “Mary, the Woman”! Please join us!

Pastor Marti will lead a time of discernment around a financial pledge to UWF; so, please be thinking and praying about how you can contribute over the coming year.

STAFF LOVE GIFT

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.