CSN – Shomade Sunday

 

First Grace – where the city worships

Shomade Sunday at First Grace

Shomade Groups meets at 10:00AM     
No Sunday School 
Worship
9:00 AM Spanish Language Worship
11:10 AM English Language Worship

 

 Message by  
Reverend Dr., Torin Sanders  
Sixth Baptist Church 
 
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Annual Church Picnic
Sunday, June 3, 2018, immediately after worship
(Wear your picnic clothes to worship)

City Park’s Reunion Pavilion

Bounce Houses
Games

Face Painting

Jambalaya by Richard Rogers
Pork shoulder by David Harms

Grilling by David Haydel

Members are asked to bring fried chicken, a side dish, salad, dessert, or drinks.

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Children and Youth Ministry  Boy’s and girl’s step-team practice Tuesday and Thursday this week from 6:00pm-7:30pm. 

Vacation Bible School June 17-21, more information to come.
Weeders Needed!  We are trying to keep our beautiful Memorial Garden
relatively weed-free during the summer months.  This is the courtyard
located between the lobby and the chapel, which is enjoyed and appreciated
by so many people.  If you can give a couple of hours of your time, please
contact Liz Wise at (267) 240-7966 or liz.einsig.wise@gmail.com, or Conor
Bertrand (214) 244-8388 or conorbrtrnd@gmail.com.

LEARNING

Seekers Class where questions are encouraged, listening is required and hearts are accepted.   Come and join co-leaders Dan Thelen and Kahlida Lloyd in what will be a time of exploring how God can meet us right where we are and help us grow through seeking and discussion. Classes are at 10:00AM each Sunday in the Parlor.
THE GATHERING – FIRST GRACE ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Contact Adria Kimbrough at adriakimbrough@gmail.com.  Join us in the upstairs conference room! 
May 27 Shomade Sunday 
June 3: Justice and Sabbath Laws
Purpose: To discover how the Law enhances our lives as God’s people.
(Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14)
Couple’s Ministry meets each month on the first Monday and is using “7 Inhibitors of Intimacy” along with “Marriage Today” by Jimmy Evans. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Moss, 504-616-7431.   
First Grace Parents Prayer Line Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM. Call 641.715.3580, Access Code 838575#.

Men’s Morning Call, Tuesday, 7:15-8:15AM at Morning Call Café in City Park, “Everything Happens for a Reason” Kate Bowler-All are welcome.

Disciple II continues each Thursday at 1:00 PM in the Parlor. Led by Toni Antrum.    

Monday Meditation 6 PM -6:45 PM, each week in the Chapel. Monday Meditation is a guided meditation by Dan Thelen (dthelen2520@gmail.com).    

 

Green Tip
Do you compost? First Grace does! There is a compost area in the Community Garden that you are welcome to feed. The garden is between the parking lot and Iberville St. inside the white picket fence. The compost area is on the Jeff Davis side of the garden. Deposit your fruit and vegetable peelings and egg shells in the area that says, “Feed Me”!

SERVING

Tuesday Meal Ministry will continuing offering our homecooked meals on Tuesday May 22nd and Tuesday May 29th at 12:30pm.  Interested volunteers are invited to help prepare, serve, or clean up any time between 10:30am and 2:30pm.  And we need desserts!  If you are interested in any of these ministry opportunities, please contact Dan Thelen at dthelen2520@gmail.com 

Summer Backpack Program will start on Thursday, May 24th. Interested volunteers are invited to help pack and distribute backpacks between 2:00-6:00 PM each Thursday. Contact Stephanie in the Church office for more information.

Name Tag Ministry To volunteer with the distribution of name tags on Sunday, contact Dallas McGlinn at dallasmcglinn@gmail.com or Robin Hayes at mshayes40@gmail.com.

Ask Me Ministry Want to help new members or guests plug into the
dynamic life at First Grace? Contact Eric Craig at ericmcraig28@gmail.com or
Debbie Holman at skipdebliz@cox.net.

Desmond Project Looking for a way to make a difference in our community. The Desmond Project provides a healthy, nutritious meal to the men, women and children at the New Orleans Mission every Saturday evening. Contact Jackie Vinson at blaqjacque@gmail.com.

SOCIAL JUSTICE
Sanctuary Opportunities
While Jose takes Sanctuary in First Grace, the Sanctuary Hospitality Committee has been asked to support Jose’s family the following ways: Family Transportation (sign up at  https://goo.gl/forms/KWyO3919xvIpLouq2), weekly groceries (https://mealtrain.com/0nv3k4), and a monthly phone bill (drop off
pre-paid visa cards with the church office any time).
5 Ways to make a gift
1.    Online:   On Realm/Vanco Services
(Annual givers, please designate pledge on the drop-down menu)

2.  Use  your smart phone and scan the UC Code below.
Note: The UC code reader app is free through the Apple Store or GooglePlay

3. Text Messaging
Send a text 73256 and in the body of the message type FIRSTGRACENOLA GIVING and follow the prompts. Standard text message rates do apply.

4.    Automatic draft:    Please set-up with your Financial Institution
5.    The Old Fashion Way: Write a check
First Grace, 3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, 70119