Genita Johnson, Emily Brady and Alex Celletti Ushers:
Dennis Hale and Naida Gavrelis
Altar Guild:
Dennis Hale and Adele Travisano
Counters: Dennis Hale and Steve Duggan
Coffee Hour:
Host Needed
Sunday School will begin again in September. Please register online
*click on link to prepare for this week's readings
Birthdays
Linda Gravallese (8/2), Rachael Pettengill and Mary Thompson (8/5).
If we do not have your birthday, please contact the church office at 781-396-7215 or office@gracemedford.org
Outreach Corner
St Luke's The next opportunity to volunteer at the soup kitchen is Saturday 31st July. Sign-up sheets are on the Outreach bulletin board. For more information, contact: Brenda Pearson, brendapearson@comcast.net.
New ESL Outreach Ministry!
Get involved at Grace this Fall and help us build a successful new ministry!
The Outreach Committee has been searching for a way to match the interests and talents of our congregation with the deepest needs of our community. And, we think we have found it! Starting this fall, Grace Church will partner with English at Large, the leading volunteer based adult literacy organization in our area to offer services as language tutors working one-on-one with almost 50 adults in need in our community.
If you are interested in becoming an ESL tutor, you must attend orientation scheduled for August 12th from 7-9 PM. A representative from English at Large will be lead the orientation and go over all the program logistics and answer any questions you may have. In addition to orientation, you will need to attend 15 hours of training. The training will be held at Grace Church on Thursday evenings in the Fall from 6:30-8:30 PM. Please see the schedule in the bulletin or August Newsletter.
Volunteer Schedule & Commitment Grace Church tutors will meet on Thursday evenings at Grace Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You will meet with your student beginning on Thursday, October 4th for six months and continue through March. If you are unable to volunteer on Thursday evenings, you have the option to make arrangements to meet on a different day/time with your student. You are still required to attend orientation, training and commit to meeting once a week for six months.
Please don't hesitate to contact any member of the Outreach Committee with your questions. Contact Nanci Palladino at npalladino@jhancock.com or other Outreach Committee members: Jane Scherban, Rachael Pettengill, Sara Folta, Dottie Palladino, Brenda Pearson, Linda Rogers and Maria Fenn.
Food pantry items are needed! The item for next Sunday is Mayonnaise.
One team on the NYC Mission Trip at a soup kitchen in the Bronx.
Other Announcements
We welcome Edith Auner to lead us in music while Ruth Roper is on vacation.
The Grace Church Discernment Process Your Discernment Committee encourages you to complete the questionnaire which is available thru e-mail and hard copies are available in the parish hall. In addition David Choi is available in the Common Room during coffee hour on Sunday, July 25 to speak to any member of the parish regarding the discernment process.
Use Your Expertise To Help Children Read! Start the new school year off right by helping children in all Everett and Malden public schools who need extra help with reading! Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Partners Program. Designed to boost confidence and improve reading skills, the program pairs adults age 55 and over with children in grades K-3. Training starts in September so please call Lauren Reid, or Ken Neal at 781-324-7705 today! Combine the wisdom of age with the energy of youth and become a Reading Partner!
Register for 2010-2011 Grace Church Children and Youth Programs!! Please register online for all of the Children and Youth programs at Grace Church. All families must register to participate. Filling out an updated form for your child/children each year really helps us keep our records accurate,order supplies and plan classes. Having completed registrations during the summer, helps us set up these classes correctly. Please help us by registering promptly.
Let's Play Ball! Join us for 1st summer softball game outing at Grace Church! Sunday, August 22nd. Game time is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with pizza to follow! The game will be held at Carr Park, Medford. The cost is $5.00 per person, $10.00 family (up to 4) then $20 for over 4 people. Everyone is welcome to play in this fun friendly game of softball regardless of your skill level or age! Come join the fun, bring your glove and join a team! If you are unable to play bring your lawn chair and come cheer us on!! Bring your own soft drinks and glove!
Team Captains are Noah and Margaret!!! You must sign up and pay by Sunday, August 15th. See sign-up sheet on the bulletin boards in the church hall. Please see Nanci Palladino with any questions or contact at Nanci.palladion57@comcast.net. Bishop Gayle to Visit Bishop Gayle Harris will be visiting the deanery parishes in a less formal way than she would on an official visitation during these summer months. Her goal will be to learn more about our ministry-the things we do well, areas of challenge for us, and our hopes and aspirations. She is scheduled to be present for worship at Grace Church on Sunday, August 29 at our 9:00 a.m. service. Please plan to join us for worship and fellowship that day as we welcome our bishop among us!
Summer Office Hours for the Parish Office Beginning the week of June 28th the Parish Office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM. This schedule will remain in effect until the week of August 30th. The last day of summer office hours will be Thursday, September 2nd.
Bishop Gayle to Visit