May Events
YOUNG AT HEART - LAKEWOLD GARDENS TOUR
Friday • May 18 • 9:15am
Join Young at Heart for our Spring Tour, followed by lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Tacoma. Lakewold offers landscape architecture by Thomas Church, surrounded by over 900 rhododendrons, rare and native plants, 30 Japanese maples, and stunning statuary. A Washington State historic landmark Georgianstyle mansion and historic architecture complete the ten acres. Meet in the north parking lot of GCC at 9:15am, and return about 1:30pm. The cost is $6, plus lunch. Sign up at the HUB, or join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00am for the Young at Heart Bible study! For more information contact Randy Fulton at rfulton@gccauburn.net or x246.
COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
Saturday • May 19 • 10:00am-2:00pm
Join us in reaching out with love to the families in our community who have small children. We invite you to bring new and gently used clothing (sizes newborn to 5T), baby furniture, and toys—all to be placed in the crib in the lobby. (We are unable to accept any cribs manufactured before July, 2011.) Please sign up at the HUB if you would like to volunteer your time for this amazing outreach, by sorting on May 17, assisting with set up on May 18, or helping with the event itself on May 19.
18th ANNUAL GRACE MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday • June 2 • High Cedars Golf Club, Orting
Men, you are invited to the Grace Men’s Golf Tournament outreach event! Enjoy 18 holes of golf, fellowship, dinner, and prizes. Cost is $65 per player. After May 27, the cost is $70. The event is limited to 144 golfers–sign up individually or as a foursome. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend who doesn’t attend church. Not a golfer? Consider helping as a volunteer or joining for dinner only. Information and registration is available at the HUB or at graceinauburn.com.
NEWCOMERS’ LUNCH
Sunday • June 3 • 12:30pm • Fireside Room
Are you a newcomer to Grace? Join Pastor Mike and some of the pastoral team for an informal meet and greet time and simple lunch. We invite you for an hour-long lunch experience to get to know us better, and get answers to any questions about who Grace is and where God is leading us in the days ahead. Please sign up in the lobby at the HUB on Sunday, or contact Lisa McFarland at lmcfarland@gccauburn. net or x229, to let us know that you plan to attend. Childcare is available.
FAMILY MEETING
Sunday • June 3 • 6:00pm • FLC
Where is God leading our church family? All are encouraged to attend this very important evening with Pastor Mike and our Leadership Team as we discuss the vision and strategies for the future of Grace Community Church. There will also be an opportunity to review the 2013 budget and ask your questions. Childcare will be provided.
CHILD DEDICATION CLASS
Sunday • June 10 • 10:45am • B66
Our next child dedication service will be on June 17 during both services. There is a required child dedication class, which will be held on Sunday, June 10. If you are interested in dedicating your child, pick up a child dedication form at Grace Kids Central or the HUB. If you have questions, please call Gayle May at x218.
JOINING THE TEAM (MEMBERSHIP CLASS)
Sunday • June 10 • 9:00am-Noon • B62
Joining the Team (our membership class) happens periodically throughout the year. Come learn about the grace of Jesus Christ and who we are as a church. This class is a requirement for membership, but all are welcome to attend. Register at the HUB on May 27 or June 3. For more information, contact Sherry Arens at x273 or sarens@gccauburn.net.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday • June 16 • 7:30-9:30am • Chapel
One of the best things you can do as a man is to commit yourself to following Jesus. We are inviting all men 13 and older to join us for an outstanding morning on Saturday, June 16. The morning will include a great meal, opportunities to meet other men who are pursuing Jesus, and encouragement and challenge from the Word of God. Please plan to join us by signing up and paying $5. Sign up at the HUB on Sunday, June 3, and Sunday, June 10. Please call the church with any questions, 253.833.5660 x222. See you there!
Announcements
EXTREME MAKEOVER
We are doing an extreme makeover of the Intern House on 12th Street. The goal is to have it ready for interns to move into by the end of May. If you want to make a donation of money, materials, or labor, please stop by the HUB to sign up.
STUDENT MINISTRIES MISSION TRIP - Mission Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah • June 23-30
Mission Salt Lake is an inner city missions opportunity through the World Changers organization. Students will be serving underprivileged people through construction, personal evangelism, and living out their faith. Students who have completed 9th-12th grades during 2012 are eligible. Begin the application process by picking up a form at the HUB or Collective. Applications are due by May 6. Limited space available.
HOST FAMILY FUN
Host families are needed for High School students from China and France this summer at Grace. Would you consider this opportunity to show them your American family and at the same time learn about their culture? It’s a wonderful opportunity to care for our world friends. Chinese students (July 16-July 30) will take classes M-F at Grace. French students (July 13-August 9) will not have classes and a family stipend will be offered. Please contact Kelly for more information at kriffle@gccauburn.net or 253.802.5240.
ALL CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday • July 15 • 3:00pm-dusk
Save the date! Plan to join us for our All Church Picnic at Les Gove Park. More details coming soon!
JOURNEY SUMMER CAMP
July 22-27 2012
Age: Fall 2012 - grades 7-12 & 2012 grads
Do you like riding an electric bull, wakeboarding, glow in the dark dance parties, tubing, volleyball, frisbee golfing, and hanging out with your friends? We’ve got it! Journey is the most groundbreaking week of summer camp you will ever experience. Do not miss the incredible Journey Summer Camp! Registration fee between April 30 and June 20 is $335. Late registration fee between June 21 and July 15 is $355. Reserve your spot with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Scholarships are available and must be submitted by June 20. Registration forms (3) and online payment are available on graceinauburn.com. Forms are also available at the HUB and the Collective.
JUNIOR CAMP
August 15-18
Children’s Ministries Summer Camp registration begins May 13 for kids going into 3rd-6th grades. A non–refundable deposit ($50) must be turned in with registration forms to reserve a spot. Cost is $190 through June 30, and $225 through August 8. Final balance is due on or before August 8. Pick up a brochure and registration form at the HUB or Grace Kids Central. Online registration forms are available to download at graceinauburn.com. Questions? Contact Gayle at x218.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The following people have recently joined our church family! Esau & Erin Del Arca, Ron Hoefer, Bryan & Ann Hull, Mark Iles, and Kathy Paul. We thank them for their commitment to the life and ministry of Grace Community Church.
Volunteer Needs
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Sign up today to work in a Sunday School classroom during the summer months. We give our regular workers a break to rest, so we need volunteers to fill in during July and August. Whether you teach only one time or for the whole summer, we can use you. Please call Shelly at x215, email her at ssuth@gccauburn.net, or stop by Grace Kids Check-In Central to sign up.
SERVING NEEDS
The following service teams need your help serving:
- Door Greeters
- Video camera help (film worship services)
- HUB Volunteers
- Guest Reception Room
- Chair Team
Please contact kriffle@gccauburn.net for more information, or stop by the HUB to sign up.
MISSION SUPPLY WORKDAY
Mission Supply Workday meets the second Tuesday of the month, 9:00-11:00am, in room B62. Please reserve these dates and come join us. For information, contact the church office.
CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing deployed and returning troops cost-free methods to communicate with family while serving in the U.S. Military. Funds raised from the recycling of cellular phones are used to purchase calling cards that are distributed to those serving around the world. Please bring your used cell phones to the HUB on Sundays.