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All Ministries: Contact Tom (x12) unless otherwise indicated.

• Christmas Eve Ushers / Greeters Needed

  We are combining the usher & greeter duties for Christmas Eve and we will need four teams (for the services at  4:30, 6:00, 8:00 & 11 PM). Serving on a team is easy, “on the job training”, and we are looking for teens and adults to volunteer.  You don’t have to currently be an usher or a greeter.  Look for the “sign up” board in the Atrium, starting Dec 6^th , or  contact Doug Funk, 862-8521 Ext 17.

• Poinsettias Are On Sale Now!

  You have the opportunity to honor or recognize a loved one with a poinsettia in Grace Hall.  Please return the form to either the Information Center in the Atrium or the office no later than Sunday, December 7th, with your check made payable to Grace or cash in the amount of $10 per plant.  A listing of the donors and honorees will be published in the December 13/14 bulletin. Forms can be found in the Atrium on the Grace Happenings Wall.

  You can pick up your poinsettia the weekend of Dec. 27/28.

• Advent Candle Lighters Still Needed!!!

  Please consider signing up yourself, your family, or your small group to light the Advent candles. Sign up sheets are in the Atrium on the Information counter.

• Wrap Up Those Wrapping Supplies For Us!

  Faith Trek will open their "Christmas Store" on December 14th.  Faith Trek children will be able to use their bucks to shop for Christmas gifts. We would love any old wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, and tissue paper that you may not be using this year.  Also, if you have any items to donate to the store we would love that too!  Please contact Ashley.

• To read the latest communication from our Board of Elders, Click Here.

• Sermons On-Line
  Sermons can now be listened to on-line at our Grace website. Click to Listen Now!

• ATTENTION All Sound/Technology Engineers
  Our sound team is looking for some new members to assist in worship on a rotating basis.
  If you are interested in being trained and join this team, please contact Lisa.

• Click here for the financial update for the second quarter of 2008.

• Flowers

  If you would like to honor a person, a memory, or a special date with a floral arrangement for worship in Grace Hall please contact Lisa Mondeau or call the church at 919-862-8521 ext. 11. We will schedule the date and contact you prior to the occurrence to make arrangements for your special occasion.

• Information Update
  If you have not been receiving the weekly GraceVine or Gracemail, we may not have your most current email address. Please email Lisa to update.

Care and Prayer Ministries: Contact Murry, x15, unless otherwise indicated.

• December Prayer Calendar

• The Murdoch Center, Wed. Dec. 17

  In order for residents of the Murdoch Center to attend their annual Christmas worship service, each resident must be escorted individually. Please volunteer to be an escort. We leave Grace @ 5 pm and return around 9. An adult must accompany children under 14. Sign up online or in the Atrium.

• Prayer Ministry

  The Upper Room is a group of members committed to providing prayer support for our faith community.  There are several different ways that you can be a part of this ministry:

  Spend time in the Prayer Room praying over specific requests that have been submitted.

  * Attend monthly Prayer Services.

  * Commit to praying daily for different ministries and activities at Grace, based on a published monthly prayer calendar.

  * Join a list of members willing to be called and/or e-mailed for emergency prayer requests.

  * Pray with congregation members at the conclusion of services.

  If you would like to become a part of this ministry, contact Sherry Gupton at 787-0556.

 Stephen Ministries: Contact Murry, x15, unless otherwise indicated.

• Stephen Ministry

  The Holidays will soon be upon us.  This time of year can be a time of great stress and depression for any of us that are facing the loss of a loved one, job loss, marital problems, loneliness or being around difficult family members.  If this describes your situation, call the confidential hot-line and ask for a Stephen Minister. Our number is 862-8522, ext. 54.

Outreach Ministries: Contact Roy, x13, unless otherwise indicated.

• Give the Gift of Hope

  Deciding what to give those special people on our Christmas list each year can be perplexing.  You’ve been to the mall, combed the stores, and still come up empty.  What to do? Again this year we can help giving be more significant with Alternative Gifts.

  December 6th and 7th and 13th and 14th, cards and information will be available in the atrium after each service.

  You’ll find 7 ministries to choose from to support. Any donation amount is appreciated. We encourage you to give what you would normally spend on the gift for each person.  For each gift, a card will be sent describing the ministry that you have selected to honor your loved ones.  You can send the card, or we’ll take care of it for you. Fill out a gift form for each recipient and place it in the basket in the Atrium. Questions? Call Alicia Ross 781-4779 or Ginger Gentry 862-8521. 

  “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

  Matthew 25:40

• Christmas Stockings for Kids at Duke

  Grace will be providing stocking stuffers for the patients at Duke Children’s Hospital again this year.  We need small items and gift cards for children of all ages.  Please help us make their day a little brighter by providing them with fun-filled stockings to wake up to.  Please contact Laura Adams, 848-6079 or Christy Nash.  We will have a Wish List at the information desk and a box marked “Duke Children’s Hospital Stocking Stuffers” to the right of the desk.

• Angel Tree Gifts Due December 7^th

  Choose an ornament from the Angel Tree in the Atrium Nov. 22/3 through Dec. 6/7. Each ornament represents local ministries in our community and has the appropriate gift purchasing information on the back. Purchase the gift, paying attention to the wrapping instructions, attach the ornament to the gift and return it to the church no later than 3:00pm Sun., Dec. 7^th. We will take care of the rest! Don’t miss this opportunity to make someone else’s Christmas brighter! For more information or to volunteer to assist at the sign up tables or gift sorting, contact Linda Thornton or 676-8139.

• Help support the children of rural Africa...
  By donating your new or gently used children’s books from now until January 17th! A collection box is located in the atrium for donations of fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, workbooks, and reference books for 3rd- to 10th-grade reading levels. They will be sent on behalf of the African Library Project to Senkoase High School in Lesotho, South Africa, where Sallie Matlack’s daughter, Allison Matlack Pranger, served in the Peace Corps. If you have any questions contact Alliso.

• Habitat Build

  Once again we have partnered with Christ Church to build a new home for a needy family.  If you are interested in helping out with this project please email Jerry Glick. If you have served on a recent Habitat build there is no need to contact Jerry unless your contact information has changed.

• Building Together Ministries

  Are you looking for volunteer service opportunities? Building Together has a few areas of need coming up with their preschool, Christmas ministry, and with administrative organization. To help out contact Linda at 834-7626 ext. 13.

• Recycle Your Old Cell Phones

  There are two collection boxes located in the Atrium and café where you can drop your old cell phones to be recycled. Please help us in our efforts to be “green” minded and protecting our environment.

• North Raleigh Ministries
  Volunteers are needed to assist in the food pantry, crisis center and the thrift shop. We’d greatly appreciate any time you’d have available to help us in this ongoing community ministry.  Please contact Marian Scott to schedule a time to visit NRM.

• Meals On Wheels

  If you are looking for a very rewarding volunteer position, Meals On Wheels is in need of drivers to help deliver meals to people once/month, twice/month, weekly... whatever your schedule allows. The North Raleigh Distribution point is Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church on Falls of Neuse. If interested, call Karl, 601-0481, or the church office, 847-8434 ext. 117. 

• North Raleigh Ministries

  **Thrift shop and food pantry needs some extra help the second Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 2:30pm. To schedule a time to serve contact Cindy Whittington at 785-9911.

• Continuous Food Drive for North Raleigh Ministries

  A food collection bin labeled “North Raleigh Ministries (NRM) Food Pantry” will take permanent residence in the Atrium. The NRM Food Pantry is affiliated with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Please consider making it a habit to bring a food item for the bottomless NRM Food Pantry bin every time you come to Grace for worship, bible study, meetings, and other events. Non-perishable items needed include: canned soup, crackers, hot and cold cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce (can or plastic container—no glass jars), canned meat, canned fruit, canned vegetables, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, boxed macaroni and cheese, etc.

 Adults: Contact Jeff, x16 unless otherwise indicated.

• Koinonia Weekend.....
  An experience in applied Christianity for anyone over the age of 20. The weekend will be held February 20-22 at Camp Kanata on Rt. 98.  Come and experience the love of Christ in an unforgettable way through laughter, song and informal small group conversation. Registration fee is $80 per person. Applications are available in the Atrium and must be received by February 8th. Questions??? Contact Don or Carol McGregor, 870-5823.

• Sunday Morning Bible Study

  We welcome everyone who wants to learn more about the Bible and strengthen their relationship with God to join us at either 9:40 AM or 10:45 AM.  We have begun a study of Paul's Letter to the Galatians.

• Grace Community’s Adult Library: Are you looking for a good Christian book to read? You will be glad to know that Grace’s Adult Library is now open! A big thanks to everyone at Grace who donated over 1500 fiction and non-fiction Christian books to get us started! We are located in the fellowship area outside of Grace Hall. Volunteers will be available each week to assist you with book selections and checkout prior to the Saturday service and again on Sunday between the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services. We hope you will stop by and see us!

• Small Groups:  

  Looking to get connected with other folks here in the church?  Want to get to know God and His Word in a safe environment?  Then get into a small group!  If you would like to be in a small group sign up with our on line group finder or contact Lisa Mondeau with any questions. Click here to go to our new Group Finder!

• Singles

  Grace Singles  (40’s +)  --  A very interactive and friendly group focusing on our growth in our knowledge and in our faith in God our Father through our Sunday School class/bible study.  We seek out ways to help others as Jesus instructed us to do, seek to provide social activities in a friendly and safe environment, and to provide friendship, support and encouragement for each other. 

  Sunday School Class/Bible Study:  Room 121, 10:30AM Sunday mornings. 

  Contacts:  For additional information and to be added to our email list: Contact  Jeff Stephens  - 848-1877.

• Second Cup (ages 55+)

  A gathering of men and women age 55 and older that have a desire to be with Christians who like to travel, have an opportunity to be in a strength building exercise class, meet friends for breakfast or share a book or CD.  Contact Betty Sayles 539-3845. 

   

  Second Cup Schedule

  December 6th - 8:30am

  Breakfast at Briggs in Wake Forest

  December 14th - 5:00pm Free Concert

  The Living Christmas Tree - Tabernacle Baptist Church 8304 Leesville Road

Men: Contact Jeff, x16 unless otherwise indicated.

Women:

• Beth Moore Study Coming To Grace in 2009

  Please join us at Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study beginning January 14-March 25 from 9:45-11:30am. We will be taking an in-depth look at the tabernacle in Beth Moore’s exciting series “A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place”. Children’s program has openings. Register online or call the church office. For more info contact Elizabeth Voiers, 518-2861 or Mary Beth Brown, 848-1038.

• Women's Circles - Click here for more info.

Young Adults:

The Young Adult Ministry of Grace is for single and married young adults, falling between post-college and early 30's.

• Young Adult Christmas Party! - Come celebrate the Christmas season with friends, fellowship, appetizers and dessert at the Young Adult Christmas Party!
  When: December 11
  Time: 6:30 p.m. (Children are welcome!)
  Where: The Home of Jon David and Kelly Crider 
  828 Clatter Avenue,
  Wake Forest NC 27587
  What: Appetizers and Desserts (Everyone please sign up to bring one!)
   RSVP to Kelly Crider, 556.3153, by December 9th.
  *Let Kelly know if you are bringing an appetizer or a dessert!
  Young Adult Events - Are you a young adult looking to get involved? If so, we have several on-going opportunities available for you! Just contact Adrienne Weir to get plugged in.
• Young Adult Events
  Are you a young adult looking to get involved? If so, we have several on-going opportunities available for you! Just contact Adrienne Weir  to get plugged in.
   

College: Contact Sass, x37, unless otherwise indicated.

• Small Groups: Get Connected! Are you looking for a small group? Click here to go to our new Group Finder!

High School: Contact Casey (x26), unless otherwise indicated.

• Boy Scouts

  Contact Mel Knight 601-4315 Meet every Tuesday evening during the traditional school year, 7:00-8:30 in the Garage. Open to boys completing 5^th grade through 18 years old. Monthly outings include:  Canoeing, hiking, climbing, camping, etc.

• Regular High School Youth Group - 7:00-8:30pm. 

Middle School: Contact  Brian (x28), unless otherwise indicated.

• Focus Series - BEAT

  God created us to be IN BEAT with Him, Our Surroundings, Ourself, and Others.  When we are IN BEAT with our Creator, we will often be IN BEAT with everything & everyone around us.

  Nov. 9^th: Off Beat

  Nov. 16^th: On Beat

  Nov. 23th: "Beat Down"

  Dec. 14^th: Heartbeat

   

  Come be a part of the Middle School “Crosstraining” each Sunday morning at 9:15 in the Gym.

   

  Upcoming Events:

  Next Parents’ Night is Dec. 7, Service Project Night with "Stop Hunger Now".

  Confirmation 2009, Feb. and March.  Signup early in January

  Metamorphosis - Jan. 29-Feb. 1

  8^th Grade Spring Break Mission Trip - April 3-8, 2008

  Great Escape Middle School Summer Camp - June 28-July 2

   

• Regular Middle School Youth Group - 6:00-7:30pm.

• Boy Scouts

Contact Mel Knight 601-4315 Meet every Tuesday evening during the traditional school year, 7:00-8:30 in the Garage. Open to boys completing 5^th grade through 18 years old. Monthly outings include:  Canoeing, hiking, climbing, camping, etc.

Children: Contact Ashley (x25) unless otherwise indicated.

• Faith Town Offering

  Do you know where your child's offering goes?  Faith Town children contribute to a fund each weekend that allows us to reach out to children just like them.  Our biggest event of the year is a Shopping Experience in December where we shop for children in need at Christmas.  Please encourage and help your child remember their offering each weekend. We have been focusing on Stewardship in Faith Trek over the past few weekends.  Faith Trek children can drop off their offering outside room 119 and Faith Builder children can drop off their offering outside their classroom on their check in table.  If you have not picked up offering envelopes for your child and they would like a set, please pick up a box outside their classroom.

• Got Ornaments?
  Faith Town is excited that we’re going to have 2 trees this year, one in the Garage and 1 in the Faith Builders Chapel.  If you have any extra ornaments please bring them in for us to use!

• Got Time??? 

  Faith Town is in need of the following, please let me know if you are able to help with any of the following, thanks in advance!  December 11th - We will be setting up the Faith Town store at 11am, we have lots of treasures to set out this year!  December 14th - Faith Town store will be open at both services.  If you are able to help children shop and wrap their gifts we would greatly appreciate it.  We will need help from 9:45-10:15 and then from 11:30-noon.  Contact Ashley to volunteer.

• Do You Love To Shop?

  Come help us shop for our Faith Town Christmas Service Project!  We will meet at the Super Target by Triangle Town Center Mall on December 21^st at 12:15.  Afterwards we will grab a bite to eat together!  Faith Town children are invited to come and shop for a family at Grace in need using the Children’s Ministry offering fund.  This is a wonderful way to instill giving in your children during this time of the year!   Due to the amount of money that is in the offering fund this year, we only need a few families to shop.  Spaces are limited for this event!    Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate shoppers that show up un-registered.   Please contact Ashley to register your family! 

• DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS.... CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE at 4:30

  This year we will continue the tradition of the Children's Christmas Eve Service.  The service will conclude with a Living Nativity Pageant.  All children will have the opportunity to select an outfit and participate.  Or, children can make their own at home and bring it with them.  If your child is interested in taking a leadership role during the service or being in the on-stage nativity pageant, please contact Ashley , 862.8521.

• Faith Town BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS

  Get ready for Jesus' Birthday Party! Children are invited to attend Jesus' Birthday Party on December 14^th.  His Birthday Party will be held during normal Faith Town hours. We will be collecting PJs for Building Together Ministries.  Faith Trek children will also have the chance to shop at our Faith Town store.  Make sure to mark your calendars so your children will be able to celebrate the fun and festivities as we celebrate Jesus' birth!

• Mother/Daughter Tea Party

  The annual Mother/Daughter Tea Party is on January 10^th. This date seems like a long time from now, however the planning will begin soon and we need your help! If you are interested in helping with this year’s Tea Party, please contact Mary Ann Glick, 870-9052 or 801-5626, or Ashley.

• Wrap Up Those Wrapping Supplies For Us!

  Faith Trek will open their "Christmas Store" on December 14th.  Faith Trek children will be able to use their bucks to shop for Christmas gifts. We would love any old wrapping paper, gift bags, bows, and tissue paper that you may not be using this year.  Also, if you have any items to donate to the store we would love that too!  Please contact Ashley.

• Faith Town Toy Drive

  Need Space for Christmas?  Looking for a place to donate your toys, books and videos?  We have the perfect place for you to send them!  Building Together Ministries runs a Christmas Store, Pride for Parent, for needy families in our area.  Toys will be donated there to help support the store.  Toys can be donated through December 7^th in the Faith Town hallway.  Please contact the Faith Town office if you have any questions! 

• Need a Way to Serve???

  Only 1-2 hours a month!!! Faith Town is looking for a few individuals to fill some open spots in our cleaning of the Nurseries and Faith Town classrooms.  We are in need of volunteers to help once a month.  This can be done during the evening hours.  If you have a child in middle school, it can easily be done while your child is in Youth Group on Sunday nights.  If you are interested or have more questions, please contact Julie Sauls at 86208521 ext. 33.

• Faith Town Registration

  Please register all children infant - 5th grade.  *** All children must be registered before attending class for the first time.   Register Online.

• Cub Scouting Has Come to Grace! 

  Come and join a great group that goes camping, makes Pinewood Derby cars, model boats, learns to tie knots and teaches boys how to become young men.  Cub Scouting is fun with a purpose! Scouting assists in teaching values and developing character in boys by offering an educational, fun program where boys can experience value-based activities with caring leadership and family support. Now registering Boys, 1^st-5^th grade. Meet once per week on Mondays. Contact Mel Knight,  601-4315.

Preschool (PMO): Contact Barbara at 872-4438, unless otherwise indicated.

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