GRACE VISITOR

GRACE VISITORMARCH 2017PastorGregory S. ClaggIntern PastorAngela SmithMusic DirectorCherl HimesOrganistEric ArmstrongAdministrativeSecretaryKathy ClaggFinancialSecretarySue HageCustodianAnnamariePerrettaDeuteronomy 4:32-34,39-40Psalm 33:4-9, 18-22Romans 8:14-17Matthew 28:16-20

Grace members and friends who are unable to worship regularlywith us at church. Let us remember them in our prayersand with a visit, phone call, card, or letter.Dorothy AltenbaughBeaver Meadows/Rm 1115130 Tuscarawas RoadBeaver, PA 15009Vera AndersonBeaver Valley Nrsg/Rehab257 Georgetown RoadDarlington, PA 15010-9740Jim BarrFranciscan Manor71 Darlington RoadBeaver Falls, PA 15010Terry Barr404 Craig StreetNew Brighton, PA 15066Ruth Bonzo100 Burgess Drive/Apt 186Zelienople, PA 16063Elma ButtermorePassavant Retirement Cmty100 Burgess DriveZelienople, PA 16063-1245Cynthia CloughleyLakeview of South Beaver498 Lisbon RoadDarlington, PA 16115-3309Ruth DavisPassavant Retirement Cmty105 Burgess Drive Rm 213Zelienople, PA 16063-1245Dolores Fruth2400 Burgess Drive #106Zelienople, PA 16063-2518Lillian Hetrick110 Warrencliff DriveMonaca, PA 15061Shirley HouseholderPassavant Retirement Cmty100 Burgess Drive/Rm 209Zelienople, PA 16063-1245June HolsingerRochester Manor, Rm. 221174 Virginia AvenueRochester, PA 15074Dorothy McNearProvidence Health Care Ctr900 Third Avenue Rm 307Beaver Falls, PA 15010William & Dorothy Milne67 Lacock DwellingsRochester, PA 15074Valerie Prothero279 Big Knob RoadRochester, PA 15074Mary Reader2108 Masonic DriveSewickley, PA 15143-2409June Siaus3201 46st StreetNew Brighton, PA 15066Margaret LotzPassavant Retirement Cmty100 Burgess DriveZelienople, PA 16063-1245Doris SwartzlanderVilla St. Joseph1030 State StreetBaden, PA 15005Dolores MatikaConcordia @Rebecca Res.3746 Cedar Ridge RoadAllison Park, PA 15101Martha Steinacker471 Mecklem AvenueRochester, PA 15074Lisa Marquette440 New York Ave.Rochester, PA 15074Blanche Shafer626 Whistler DriveRochester, PA 15074

Grace Family NewsPrayer Chain MinistryThere are three ways to receive the prayer list: byemail, text or phone call. As needed, a group email willbe sent, a group text and/or a call to the first personon the telephone call team. If you wish to receive theprayer list, please give Karen Baker a phone call,or send an email or text with your information andany specific instructions. or, write your name andthe phone number you want used (whether it’s a landline or cell), and your email address, if you haveone, and place in offering plate marked “Prayer Chain”.Karen’s cell is 724-622-1378, and email isk.baker44@comcast.net.PLEASE NOTE PHONE NUMBER AND E-MAILADDRESS CHANGESMemorial GiftsIsaiah James HunterRose SymonsPrayersPlease keep the family ofEllen M. Ware who entered theChurch Triumphant February 12thin your prayers.

Community Outreach NewsCommunity TableCome join every Thursday at6 p.m. and 3rd Tuesday of themonth for Community Table.Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. Thisministry is open to the public andthe entrance can be found on OhioStreet. For further informationplease contact Judy Miller or thechurch office at 724-774-3792.March Dinners3/2 Grace3/16 St. Cecelia3/9 St. Cecelia3/23 Grace3/14 Vanport Presby.3/30 Grace3rd Sunday ofevery monthNext: March 19thFood and Monetarydonations arecollected duringProcessional Hymn at8:30 and 10:45Worship ServicesItems needed are:Single Servemicrowavable foodLaundry detergentPaper productsToothpastetooth brushes, etc.For more information on thisfood outreach ministry atGrace, please see Harold andJudy Bingle, or contact thechurch office 724-774-3792.Coming to Beaver County!This interfaith ministry utilizes religiousvolunteers to provide rides for those 60 andolder who need to get to the doctor andmedical appointments. If you would like tooffer your services .Contact Tim Lantzy

Youth/Christian Ed. NewsFirst Communion ClassesFirst CommunionSunday, March 5-April 9thMaundy Thursday,April 13th @7PM withReception to follow inFellowship Hall9:30-10:30 AM(During Sunday School)6 WEEKS OF LENT-Mar 5th-Apr 9thALL YOUTH will meet in youth room @9:30and divide up into groups for CRAFTS,GAMES AND LESSON.Wild Wednesday’sWill be taking a break during Lentstarting Ash Wednesday, March 1st,and will restart after Easter onWednesday, April 19th.

Adult Senior Group NewsAdult Senior Group: Hobby Day Wednesday, March 8th starting at 1PMin Fellowship Lounge. Have a favoritehobby, special talent, or just like collectingunique items? Come share your story andbring a sample to show to the group. Iftime and weather permits, group will visitthe Heritage Room located in the RochesterBorough Building. Please bring a lunch itemto share. If you have any questions, pleasecontact Deb Newton at 724-728-5794.Stewardship NewsCouncil New Initiative: To better directand focus energies for fulfilling our church'svision statement in 2017, Church CouncilMembers met on February 11th anddeveloped the following goals:* GROW GRACE COMMUNITY, and*INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWith structured goals, our Committees thatinclude Christian Education, Worship andMusic, Finance, Stewardship, Property,Evangelism/Good News, and new this year,Fellowship/Fun can approach the year witha common focus.Input from everyone for accomplishingthese goals will be important. Please markyour calendars to attend a special FocusGroup/Brainstorming Coffee Hour on March5th in Fellowship Hall starting at 9:30AM toexpress your ideas.

Music and Worship NewsOur organist-Eric Armstrong is looking to start aPraise Band. Anyone interested can contact himemail: piano979@hotmail.com or 724-888-0497.

Lilies help to beautify our chancel each Easter. This year plants are 7.50 each. If you wouldlike to place an order for one, have the order form to the church office no later thanThursday, March 30th,. Donations may also be made to Pastor’s Discretionary Fund in lieuof flowers. Checks should be made separate from your offerings.IN MEMORY OF:IN HONOR OF:OR:TO THE GLORY OF GOD.Number of Lily plants at 7.50 eachPastor’s Discretionary Fund donationTotal enclosed.(Print how your name should appear in the bulletin)

Lent Worship & Soup SuppersMarch 1st AshWednesday Service @7pFamily Style Lent Soup Suppers: All are invited to attend every W ednesdayduring Lent, Starting March 8th-April 19th starting@6p, with Worship following @ 7p.Bring your favorite soup to share.

Holy Week Worship ServicesApril 9th Palm Sunday Services8:30 A.M./10:45 A.M.April 13th Maundy Thursday Service7 P.MApril 14th Good Friday Service7 P.MApril 16th Easter Sunday Services8:30 A.M./10:45 A.M.

Wednesday, 1stAsh Wednesday Svc. @7pSunday, 5thFirst Communion Starts @ 9:30aMusic and Worship @12nRochester Manor Service @2pCosmic Bowling @ 2-5pTuesday, 7thYouth Ministry @6pProperty @7pEvery SundayWorship@8:30/10:45aSunday School@9:30aMon-FriMeals on WheelsTiny TotsWednesday, 8thAdult Senior Group @1pFranciscan Manor Service @3pThursday, 9thChurch Council @7pSunday, 12thSpring Forward 1hr @2aBreakfast @9:30aFriday, 17thEvery TuesdayBell Choir @7pA.A. @7:30pEvery WednesdaySoup Supper @6pLenten Worship @7pChancel Choir @7:30pSunday, 19thFood Pantry Sunday 8:30/10:45Bible BowlTuesday, 21stCommunity Table @6pTuesday, 28thPrayer Warriors @9:30aEvery ThursdayCommunity Table@6pEvery FridayMcGuire Service@1:30p

Grace Evangelical Lutheran393 Adams St. Rochester PA 15074724-774-3792Email: glc11@comcast.netWorship Services8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.Office Hours9-3P Monday-WednesdayVision StatementAs disciples of Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to God’s service by following theteachings of our Lord and Savior. We will study the word of God, share His love,and expand His kingdom by nurturing, sharing freely, and working together.INTERN PASTOR ANGELA SMITHIt has been 20 months since I first joined your worshipping community and my time withyou will be complete at the end of this month. I have been reflecting on my time spentwith you and as a part of that reflection I reread my first visitor article to see what I saidto you before I actually joined you. This is an excerpt of what I wrote, “I have recentlyjoined you and over time I will be learning from each of you about how you function inthe body of Christ while finding my own place in your community.I look forward tolearning what God is calling us to do together in God’s mission in our community and inthe world.”I would have never guessed where the 20 months were going to take us, but I have tosay that I have been filled with hope and joy through this journey for Grace Lutheran,the community, and the whole Christian church. This worshipping community is engagedin so many ways. And I am honored to have had a chance to be have served withyou. Just to name a few, the youth ministry, community table, the consistent outreachto the local men shelter, and the collaboration with local, providing space for communitysupport organizations, churches in worship and music ministry. You will always be a partof who I am as I live out my calling as a pastor God’s people.Thank you for you support and care. God bless you all!

Villa St. Joseph Elma Buttermore 1030 State Street Passavant Retirement Cmty 100 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA 16063-1245 Martha Steinacker 471 Mecklem Avenue Cynthia Cloughley Lakeview of South Beaver 498 Lisbon Road Darlington, PA 16115-3309 Ruth Davis Passavant Retirement Cmty 105 Burgess Drive Rm 213