Church Calendar of events
Volunteer Schedule 2006
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Show us your steadfast love, 0 Lord, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85:7
I have a high school classmate whose husband is dying from a brain tumor. I sent her an e-mail
last week expressing my concern for her and her husband. She e-mailed back explaining that
his brain tumor has taken its toll, even causing a stroke about six weeks ago which has left him
unable to walk and speak clearly. He has 24 hour hospice care but thankfully, she is able to
work from home.
I would like to quote to you her last paragraph she wrote: "Although this has been a horrendous
experience - it has made me even more aware of how blessed we are with the encouragement
and support of loving family and friends, God is good!"
I was very touched by her comments and wondered if I were under the same circumstances if I
would have the same attitude.  When things are going well it is easy to express how great God
is.........but when the road gets bumpy, it is harder for us to reflect on all the wonderful things
that God has done for us. Every day is a miracle. God loves us unconditionally!
August brings change to us here at Grace Presbyterian Church.
We at Grace have had the honor to work with Al the past 2 years and wish him well in his new
endeavors in Woodbury. He will be working quarter time at Woodbury Baptist Church with
their Christian Education program. We all know that Al is strong in CE and their church will be
fortunate to have him. Best Wishes to Al and Linda.
Grace looks forward to working with Jim Scaife and welcomes his family!
God is good!
Blessings,
Candi

Adult Bible Study
     The Adult Bible study, Chasing Daylight will continue for several more weeks, until the book is finished.  This group meets Wednesday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Contact Doug Rosendahl if you have questions at 452-4608 or 687-4601.
 

Family Night Movie
     Please plan to come to church at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 27 for a Family Movie Night!  We will be watching Because of Winn-Dixie, one of the best family movies in years.  Bring a snack to share and pop of your choice.  We will have a short discission following the movie.  All ages are invited to attend.  You will be sure to enjoy this movie.
 

Kick-Off Sunday!!
     Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 10.  Please mark your calendars and invite a friend to come!  We still need more teachers!!!!  Please contact Kathy Rosendahl at 687-4601 if you will teach for fall quarter, September 10 - November 26.
 

Adult Sunday School Class Chooses Book
     During fall quarter the adult Sunday School Class will be studying the book, Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow.  Class begins on September 10.  You will be able to purchase your own book for the remarkably low cost of $10!!  Loel Gorden will be leading the class.  If you wish to purchase the book ahead of class, contact a member of the C.E. Committee.  Invite your neighbor to come!!
 

Youth To Speak To Adult Class
     On September 17 during the Sunday School hour, the seven youth who went on the Mission Trip to Cass Lake June 25-30 will give a slide show presentation to the adults.  Please join us to hear all about their fantastic week. Anyone in our congregation is invited to attend this special presentation.
 

Results of Offering for O.C.C.
     An offering was taken on June 11, 2006 for the mission project, Operation Christmas Child.  The amount collected was $255.91.  This money will be used to fill shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies, T-shirts, books and much more.  This is the world's largest international children's Christmas project.  It has brought the joy of Christmas to over 31 million boys and girls since 1993.  We will include an update after the boxes are filled in September.  Thank you for your generous support!!

SAVE THE DATE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
We will have special guests for a pot-luck supper at 5:30 pm.
Debbie and Del Braaksma, who currently serve as missionaries working with the Sudanese for the PCUSA and Reformed
Church in America, will be our guests and will give us first hand information about their experiences in Sudan.
Debbie grew up in the I" Presbyterian Church of Cambria, Wl and Del grew up in the 1st Reformed Church of
Friesland, Wl. They entered the mission service in 1986 and served among the Orma People of Kenya from 1987-1998.
Debbie and Del make frequent trips into South Sudan with their African colleagues where they conduct training
workshops in the areas of trauma awareness and healing, reconciliation, and civic education (including human rights,
democracy and good governance).
They work with RECONCILE, an organization that grew out of the need to create a "culture of Peace" in the war torn
country. TheyarethetrainingarmfortheNewSudanCouncilofChurches(NSCC). Oneofthe6membersoftheNSCCis
the Presbyterian Church of Sudan, which is a partner of the PCUSA.
Although the peace agreement was signed in January of 2005, Southern Sudan is still a very challenging place to do
ministry so the Braaksmas are based in Uganda where their children attend high school. Del is supervising the construction
of a training center in Yei South Sudan and they hope to move there some time in the next few years.
We hope you will save the date-August 15 -and plan to attend this special program. Other Presbyterian Churches'
in the area have been invited to join us. It should be an interesting program with first hand stories about life in a very
difficult part of the world.]
 

JOYS
Dr. Dan Barr  was honored by Winona Health CMH and Winona Ophthalmology at a
Retirement Open House at Watkins Manor Great Hall on July 23. Congratulations, Dan. Enjoy your retirement!

Michelle Stark was honored for 15 years as an employee at Winona Health.

Jean Hayes is the new president of the Ruskin Club.

CONCERNS
 Two long time members of our church died recently:
Willard Haedtke, husband of Elayne;
 Bob Griesel, husband of Lorraine (Rainy) and brother of Paul.
Our sympathy to the Haedtke and Griesel families.

Thank you for the cords and expressions
of sympathy at the loss of Bob Griesel.  We are blessed to be a part
of this church family.
Paul & Ellie Griesel

I want to thank my Grace Presbyterian Church family
for all the words of condolence and support given to
me at the time of my husband'sdeath. Thank you,
too, to those who gave monetary gifts in Willard's
memory. You are all very special to me.
Sincerely, Elayne Haedtke

It's Not Too Late!  We Still Want Your Recipes!
Submit your favorite recipes to GPC's cookbook by
September 15th. Just drop them off at the church office or
send to Jennifer at winonamacaskills(@yahoo.com
Don't forget to put your name on them!  Everyone
LOVES church cookbooks and ours will be one of the
best!

Sunday - August 6-GPC, FBC, and First Congo will join for a Jazz Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. at
the JayCee Pavilion at Lake Park, followed by a potluck picnic lunch. Please bring eating utensils and a
dish to pass - beverages will be furnished. There will be no worship planned at GPC for that Sunday.

you are invited to a dinner theater!
The mystery of grace
written by Hugh Drennan
Performed by Grace Members
Saturday Sept 9th
Scocial hour- 5 pm
Dinner 6 pm
$100 per plate OR
whatever you feel
comfortable giving this
event will go towards help
with the deficite budget
phone 507-452-4608