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June July
2019
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Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church
Head Pastor — Bill Williamson And according to John 4.10, Jesus says that what we have by the Holy Spirit is a gift. It is a gift that keeps on giving. It is not something we keep to ourselves. We are to then take the living water to those who are thirsting for the Truth and Grace of Christ. We do so with what I am calling “DROPS of Grace.” It is the ripple effect, the generous outpouring, the gift of God that reaches out to the lost, the helpless, the broken and hurting, so that those we offer DROPS of Grace will also receive the gift of God.
Drops of Grace
During June we will look at how we can lead others to Christ through DROPS of Grace. Consider the following acronym for DROPS:
Dear Family of Grace, We have been given a wonderful gift from God, the lifegiving, and life-transforming power of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus says flows through us like streams of living water. stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let “Jesus him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me,
as the Scripture has said, Out of his/her heart will flow rivers of living water.’ Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive. – John 7:37-39
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Notice that Scripture says “Out of his/her heart will flow rivers of living water.” The living water flows through us, coming out of our hearts. With the transformation of our hearts, the Holy Spirit cleanses us, purging us of our sin. The water is continuously flowing through us, because we are in constant need of cleansing and purifying.
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D – Develop Relationships with the Unchurched R – Reach the World with the Gospel O – Offer Hope to those in Need P – Pray for God to Redeem Lives S – Serve God, the Church, and the World As we continue to strive to be a church that Loves Well, imagine the ways that you can lead others to Christ through DROPS of Grace. Begin now by praying about how, who, what, where, when you can provide DROPS of Grace. To that end, in July, we will look at how we can all pray, inviting God to reveal His plan to us on earth as it is in heaven. We will consider prayer by looking at the words of Jesus in Matthew 6. To Love Well, to provide drops of Grace, to lead others to Christ, requires ongoing prayer. So, who better to teach us how to pray than Jesus?
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In the Grace of Christ, Pastor Bill
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Announcements Women’s Ministry – Bakers & Bunko FELLOWSHIP, FOOD AND FUN!
What more would you want for a Friday night! FRIDAY, JULY 19TH OPEN TO WOMEN OF ALL AGES. Dinner will be baked potatoes with all the fixings, refreshing drinks, & yummy dessert. Then we’ll play Bunko! Prizes too! 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Question: Does it matter what the pastor wears to lead worship? The pastor as common worshiper.
Pastor Emeritus Steve Barker
In recent years the emphasis seems to be the pastor should dress like the congregation. The pastor identifies with the struggles of the congregation. The pastor struggles with sin, temptations much like church members. The pastor identifies with the humanity of the congregation. I am so very grateful that Pastor Bill is genuinely a humble leader. He is a servant leader that cares. However, we are giving up some of the joys of worship. We worship in color with worship stoles of Advent, Christmas, Lent. However we don’t have to express our worship in only one style. Let’s mix it up a little on Sunday. We have a more relaxed and contemporary worship style at first service and the more formal form of worship at second service. Let’s keep open a variety of worship styles. Let the pastor take leadership in expressing our desires to worship Him.
MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) MOPS ended the year in May by celebrating their 20th year. MOPS has impacted many people in this area and has made some everlasting friendships. Although the school year is over, MOPS has some plans for the summer with playdates scheduled on the 3rd Friday of the month at Kissel park from 10 to noon. These dates are the 21st of June and the 19th of July. 3
MOPS will begin the 2019-2020 year by sending two of its leadership to the international convention (MOMCON) in Orlando. If you would to help sponsor the two moms going you can make donations at the church office designated to “MOPS Convention.” MOPS will start up its regular meetings in September on the 20th at 9am in the Chapel.
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Congregational Care — John Stolzenbach
(Habakkuk 3:17-19). He says: “Though the fig tree should not blossom...,” then he lists all the things that could happen to the crops and flocks which would be disastrous, but he had learned to trust God, saying: “yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take great joy in the God of my salvation.”
In George Gershwin’s classic musical, Porgy and Bess, there’s a song that comes to mind during this time of the year that starts off with the words “Summertime and the livin’ is easy...” But the reality is, from another song from the same musical, “It ain’t necessarily so.” Summer, like any other of the four seasons has its own set of troubles. The same thing’s true for people who live on Easy Street in Yakima, they have the same problems as others, speaking from experience! As believers in Jesus, we will have the same problems as everyone else in the world, but we have someone Who says “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5, along with the reassuring words, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrew 13:8. Our Triune God, (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) walks with us whatever life, in this imperfect world, brings in the summertime, and the other seasons, too. That’s why Paul, who wrote many of his letters from prison, can encourage the Philippian Church in their faith writing these familiar words recorded in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” Paul isn’t telling us to rejoice when we get the diagnosis from our doctor, when our marriage ends, when we’ve been fired, or have financial problems. No, he is saying we are to rejoice in the Lord who is with us and walks alongside us.
Where is God calling you to mirror the attitudes of Paul and the prophet, Habakkuk, in your life? They had challenges, disappointments, sorrow, and possible death to face, but in the midst of the realities of life, they knew they weren’t alone, and trusted God and took the time to rejoice in Him. Remember, you are not alone. God is with you. He came, as we remember at Christmas, Immanuel, “God with us.” Then at Pentecost, His Holy Spirit was released to His people, filling them and us with His power. We have gone from “God with us,” to being “God in us,” and giving birth to the church, the Body of Christ. We aren’t alone as we minister to each other and those with whom we worship, study, serve and care for each day. Yes, there are pastors and deacons, all who are considered to be part of Pastoral Care. That’s why we are changing the name to Congregational Care, which includes all of us. As the old song goes, “I am the church, you are the church, we are the church together.” Why? So we can be the loving arms, feet, eyes, ears and voice of Jesus to share and care and love others well. It’s amazing what one little drop of grace can do in someone’s life.
The prophet Habakkuk, who tried to tell God how to run His world, had a radical change of heart (even knowing the Babylonians were about to invade them) and was able to say to the Lord that he trusted Him no matter what happened
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Together Serving Jesus, – John Stolzenbach
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Stewardship Jesus is telling us that on the final day whether we get a little or a lot of applause, or only a pat on the back the important thing will be whether or not we are certain of our standing in the Kingdom of heaven. In the end what’s really important in this life and for eternity is pleasing God. Our lives should be lived for His approval. When we work to get the approval of people, we will often get it but in the process, we may miss the heavenly reward that lasts for eternity.
care! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to “Take be admired, because then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give a gift to someone in need, don’t shout about it as the hypocrites do – blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I assure you, they have received all the reward they will ever get. But when you give to someone, don’t tell your left hand what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in secret, and your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you. – Matthew 6:1-4
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Jesus clearly tells us to live for an audience of One. All we do should be to please God and not the people around us. But there is a human tendency to do things to impress others. Making the focus of our lives pleasing other people usually doesn’t work however, it just sets us up for being unsatisfied and unhappy. Jesus wants us to be especially careful of living out our faith for other people. If we do everything for the sake of impressing others we ultimately will have no reward from our Father in heaven. Jesus simply says be careful not to spend your time trying to impress other people when it comes to your faith.
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The verses in Matthew 6 raise a question. How much would you give to Kingdom causes if the only one who knew about it was God? If the offering plate were never passed, if a mission trip was never available, if no one ever saw you stand and sing a praise song... how much of your treasure, talents, and time would you spend serving and loving God? How would you answer? If all your acts of faith were just between you and God would you still do them? many who seem to be important now will be the “ But least important then, and those who are considered least here will be the greatest then. – Mark 10: 31 ” In the end it won’t really matter what other people think
about how you’ve lived your life. What will matter is what God thinks. the just judge of all the world, will judge all “ ...God, people according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who persist in doing what is good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. – Romans 2: 6-7
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God will give to each person as his deeds deserve. What do your deeds deserve? Do you do what you do for the approval of man? Or do you live your life for God, our audience of One?
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Student Ministry — Thomas Sudbury
Ghormley – July
Summer Is Here! Pool Parties – All Summer
There are a lot of great things going on over the summer! One of the big things for us are the pool parties! Starting June 26th, Encounter will be at 5:30pm and we will be meeting at various houses for pool parties! We will end at 7:30pm, with the van leaving just before that time.
Hiking Trips – June
Our hikes will begin on June 22nd (For Middle Schoolers) and June 29th (For High Schoolers)! We are thankful to have Jeff and Melissa Gray’s growth group helping us with those. Check the calendar for more information on them.
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July is Ghormley Month for us! High Schoolers will be at camp the week of the 7th-12th, Water Ski camp July 21st25th, and Middle School Camp July 28th - August 2nd. Camp is a life transforming time and all youth are encouraged to attend. JUST REMEMBER WHEN CAMP IS HAPPENING, THERE IS NO ENCOUNTER FOR THAT GROUP THAT WEEK (if we are at high school camp, there is no high school encounter happening that week and same for middle school.)
Season Of Sharing
In this season of our Youth Ministry, we are focusing on helping youth share their story with others. We are going to have a short time each week for kids to get to know each other on a deeper level. We will also provide opportunities for our youth to share the gospel with others. They will be sharing the gospel story with young children and peers at Vacation Bible School and at Grace Community Day for youth.
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Student Ministry Welcome 5th Graders!
It is finally time! For years, some of these youth have been waiting to be a part of the Student Ministry programs at Grace of Christ, and now they are finally able to join us and be a part of our group! We will be welcoming all 5th grade students on June 23rd during the 9:00am service, and they will have their first event on Wednesday the 26th at 5:30pm at The Kupp Residence. (4801 Snow Mountain Road, Yakima WA). If you have any questions about the transition, feel free to call Thomas or Melissa. We want this transition to be the best it can be for these students and we are excited to have them join our Student Ministry!
Missions On Our Mind
Please be in prayer for the Yakima2Yetebon Team as we finalize details, study and prepare for our journey to Ethiopia. We are excited to be a part of this amazing ministry at Project Mercy and can’t wait to share it with our church!
Easter Breakfast Mission Fundraiser
Volunteers Make All These Events Happen
I want to send out a great special thank you to all the volunteers who make Grace Student Ministries happen on a regular basis. Leaders are stepping in to share their lives with these kids. They meet one on one, mentor, teach lessons, and encourage our students more than you may realize. Each week they are praying for our children and doing their best to grow the Kingdom of God in the Yakima Valley. Thank you!
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Children’s Ministry — Melissa Gray
D2 – Donuts & Discipleship Sunday Mornings @10am D2 (Donuts & Discipleship) is a place for 4th & 5th grade students to build community, dive into God’s Word, and have a crazy amount of fun doing it! D2 meets Sunday mornings (June 2, 9, 16, 23) from 10:00-10:30am following the 9:00am lesson in room 217.
June Memory Verse
Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
June Lessons at a Glance...
D2 CELEBRATION | ROOM 217 | SUN, JUNE 23 June 23 D2 celebration and welcome new incoming 4th graders! (This will be our final Sunday meeting of the school year. D2 Sunday meetings will resume in September.)
June 2: Jesus is loving. June 9: Jesus knows us. June 16: Jesus includes everyone. June 23: Jesus stands up for God. June 30: VBS Sunday Fun Day!
July Memory Verse
D2 Summer Events
Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me will produce much fruit. John 15:5
July Lessons at a Glance...
July 7: July 14: July 21: July 28:
Jesus is the vine. Jesus does hard things. Jesus forgives when it’s hard. Jesus is powerful.
Students will need transportation to and from summer events and a signed permission slip to participate in D2 Summer Events. Contact Melissa to sign-up for these fun events. SCAVENGER HUNT | OHANA SHAVE ICE | JUNE 18 4th/5th grade students meet in front of Ohana Shave Ice at 11am. Bring a sack lunch and a super summer attitude. Our adventure will begin with a group scavenger hunt, followed by lunch and shave-ice. (11:00am-1:00pm). MINI GOLF | MEADOWBROOK FUN CENTER | AUG 15 4th/5th grade students meet at the Meadowbrook Fun Center in front of the Mini Golf entrance at 10am. (10:00am-12:00pm).
Grace Kids Summer Pool Parties!
We want kids to experience friendships in community where they can know and be known, love and be loved, celebrate and be celebrated. Life change happens best within relationships. FAMILY SWIM | THE GUSTAFSON’S, 5502 SCENIC DRIVE | SUN, JUNE 9 Pack a picnic lunch, grab a swimsuit, throw in a towel, and join us for a splashing good time! (1:00pm-3:00pm). 1ST–5TH GRADE SWIM | THE GUSTAFSON’S, 5502 SCENIC DRIVE THUR, JULY 11 | THUR, AUG 1 Bring a sack lunch and don’t forget your swimsuit, towel, and to wear plenty of sunscreen. Advanced sign-up and permission slips required. Contact Melissa at 509.594.1042 or melissa.gray@yakimagrace.com. Children who cannot swim independently must have parent supervision and wear a life vest while swimming. (11:00am-1:00pm).
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Children’s Ministry VBS Sunday Funday! SUN, JUNE 30 | 9– NOON VBS Fun continues for the entire family on Sunday, June 30 from 9:00am-Noon. Enjoy a morning of VBS FUN in the Sanctuary, followed by hotdogs, shave-ice and bouncy houses on the North Lawn immediately after the 9:00am service.
VBS SURVIVOR CHALLENGE 2019
Each summer at VBS we work together to supply the Yakima Fire Department with drinks and snacks to keep them energized and hydrated to fight fires and keep our community safe. Please bring the following donations each day of VBS to help bless our Fire Fighters. We will present them to the Yakima Fire Department on June 28 during our closing VBS ceremony.
TUESDAY: Pre-Packaged Beef Jerky WEDNESDAY: Individual-Sized
VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING
Packaged Nuts THURSDAY: Gatorade FRIDAY: Bottled Water
VBS MEETING IN THE GYM SUN, JUNE 23
3:00-3:30pm: Youth Volunteer Training (volunteers under 18) 3:30-4:00pm: Adults & Youth 4:00-4:30pm: VBS Station Information
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Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp Mother Daughter Weekend Recap
The weekend of April 12-14, 75 mothers and daughters descended on Ghormley for an awesome weekend of worship, games, outdoor activity, and memories made! Many moms and daughters commented that the weekend was a great opportunity to grow their relationship together and provided great encouragement and resources to strengthen their relationships back at home.
Introducing Shane Sieweke
Ghormley is pleased to announce the hiring of Shane Sieweke for the position of Program Director at Ghormley! Shane is joined by his wife, Mack, and their newborn son, Samuel. Shane, originally from the Detroit, MI area, most recently served as a pastor in a church plant in Falkville, AL, but has a deep passion for camp ministry, and began searching for camp ministry opportunities as both Shane and Mack have a background in camp ministry, met at a summer camp, and feel a strong calling to longShane, Mack & Samuel Sieweke term camping ministry. Shane holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, as well as a Master’s Degree in Biblical Exposition from Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C. Shane is passionate about the Gospel, and using camp ministry as a platform to see lives transformed by Jesus. He and his family are thrilled to be moving to Ghormley! Make sure to say hi to Shane next time you’re at Ghormley!
Family Camp Weekend
Introducing our first annual Family Camp Weekend at Ghormley, on the weekend of July 19-21, 2019! This camp is open to families of all ages who are looking for the traditional camp experience, together with their family! Join us for inter-generational worship, meadow games, camp activities, age appropriate teaching, family challenges, campfires, crafts, a night game, and family devotional time. Families have the option to stay in cabins or tent camp. Childcare is available for ages 3-6 during the worship & teaching sessions. Group teaching and programming will be provided for children from ages 7-17 during the adult teaching times in the mornings and evenings.
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Register today! (A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your registration). For more information regarding Family Camp Weekend, including pricing/payment options, please see our website: https://www.ghormleymeadow.org/ family-events/family-camp-weekend/
80th Anniversary Celebration!
Make plans now to join us on Saturday, September 21st, in Yakima, as we celebrate 80 years of lives transformed by Jesus at Ghormley and look forward to 80 more! Further details to come. Please visit our website more information on this event.
2019 Camp Registration
Registration for summer camp 2019 is now open! For more information, visit us at: www.ghormleymeadow. org/summercamp/
Summer Staff Hiring
We’re hiring! We’ve begun our search for those who God is calling to serve at camp this summer. We have many needs, and a variety of types of positions remain available. If you’re thinking about joining our team, don’t delay, apply today! For more info. about summer jobs, visit us at: https:// www.ghormleymeadow.org/get-involved/summer-staff/
Online Giving
We are excited to announce that online giving is now available through our website! Please visit our “Donate” page to see giving opportunities and how to get involved. http://www. ghormleymeadow.org/donate/
Prayer Needs
• Pray that God will continue to bless us with groups to fill
our non-summer months in 2019. • Pray that relationships will be built, lives changed, and every person who comes to Ghormley Meadow will meet Jesus.
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Adams Teachers & Staff Appreciation Dinner What a fun time it was to be invited to participate in the Adams Teachers and Staff Appreciation Dinner! Around 70 Adams staff, family members, and a good contingency of volunteers from the Grace of Christ Adams Readers attended this especial event in April. There were over 110 people in our church gym, celebrating in total fellowship. As a former educator, I know the countless hours, expense, and energy that comes from the personal time and pocketbooks of staff members as they invest in the students, families, and classrooms. What an honor and privilege to come alongside the Adams staff to celebrate and thank them for their work in our community. It was a team effort of Grace Staff and Congregants. Monnie Miller and congregants of Gracia de Cristo beautifully decorated the room. Thomas Sudbury offered free coffee drinks personally delivered to the guests at their tables while the youth group kids worked as servers bringing food to the tables and meeting the needs of the guests. There were at least 20 gift baskets given away, courtesy of various ministry teams and small groups as well as a couple of community sponsors. Erica Duran helped organize and orchestrate much of the evening.
Cena de Apreciación para los Maestros y Personal de Adams ¡Qué divertido fue ser invitado a participar en la cena de agradecimiento a los maestros y al personal de Adams! Alrededor de 70 empleados de Adams, familiares y una buena contingencia de voluntarios de los lectores de nuestra iglesia Grace of Christ en Adams asistieron a este evento tan especial. Había más de 110 personas en el gimnasio de la Iglesia celebrando en total Fraternidad.
Aurora Rule and Women of Prayer cooked an outstanding Mexican dinner call “Birria.” It was a wonderful evening of blessing for the attendees and those who honored them.
Como ex educadora, conozco las innumerables horas, los gastos y la energía que proviene del tiempo personal y de los libros de bolsillo de los miembros del personal cuando invierten en los estudiantes, las familias y las aulas. Qué honor y privilegio acompañar al personal de Adams para celebrar y agradecerles por su trabajo en nuestra comunidad. Fue un esfuerzo de equipo del personal de Grace of Christ y sus congregantes. Monnie Miller y la congregación de Gracia de Cristo decoraron bellamente la habitación. Thomas Sudbury ofreció bebidas de café gratis entregadas personalmente a los invitados en sus mesas, mientras que los niños del grupo juvenil trabajaron como servidores para llevar comida a las mesas y satisfacer las necesidades de los invitados. Se entregaron al menos 20 canastas de regalos, cortesía de varios equipos ministeriales y grupos pequeños, así como un par de patrocinadores de la comunidad. Erika Duran ayudó a organizar gran parte de la noche. Aurora Rule junto con las “Mujeres de Oración” prepararon una excelente cena mexicana llamada “Birria”. Fue una noche maravillosa de llena de bendiciones para los asistentes y para quienes los honraron.
Thank You staff and congregants of Gracia/Grace church for Loving Well with Drops of Grace to the Adams staff. Your prayers and support help make it a wonderful success!
¡Gracias! Personal y congregación de la iglesia Gracia/ Grace por “Amar Bien con Gotas de Gracia” a los Maestros y al personal de Adams. ¡Sus oraciones y mucho apoyo ayudaron a que todo fuera un éxito maravilloso!
– Linda Sorenson
– Linda Sorenson
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Clothing Exchange
Intercambio De Ropa
We experienced another day filled with the Blessings of Our God. The clothing exchange was wonderful! Many families came to our church to give and receive. In addition, people came asking for prayer for their children and their families. Each volunteer expressed acts of kindness, charity and compassion. Many of the people who attended the event needed more than clothes. They needed to experience the love of God through the members of our church, all our brothers and sisters sharing His love with “drops of grace.” It all started with a fresh and beautiful day filled with bright sunshine, prayer and a good breakfast provided by our brothers in the deacon’s group. They brought sandwiches, fresh fruits, donuts, milk, chocolate and fresh coffee. After the doors opened at 9:00am and people entered, our sister in Christ, Betty Rosenkrantz, welcomed them and made them feel at home. There were hundreds, or perhaps thousands of items to choose from with enough for everyone to take something home.
Otro día lleno de las Bendiciones de Nuestro Dios. El intercambio de ropa fue maravilloso, muchas familias vinieron a nuestra iglesia para dar y recibir. Además, las personas vinieron pedir oración por sus hijos y sus familias. Todos nuestros hermanos estaban listos para atender las necesidades de la comunidad, todos expresaban actos de bondad, amabilidad, caridad y compasión. Muchas de las personas que asistieron al evento necesitaban más que ropa, necesitaban el amor de Dios a través de los miembros de nuestra iglesia, todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas los “Amaron con Gotas de Gracia.” Todo comenzó con un día fresco y hermoso lleno de un sol brillante, con la oración y un buen desayuno que nuestros hermanos del grupo de diáconos proporcionó; Había muchos sándwiches y frutas fresca, también donas, leche, chocolate y café recién hecho. Después de que las puertas se abrieron a las 9 de la mañana y la gente entró, nuestra hermana en Cristo Betty Rosenkrantz les dio la bienvenida y les hiso sentir que como en casa. Había cientos, o quizás miles de artículos para elegir, todos tomaron algo para llevar a casa.
At 11:00am, The families of our community enjoyed a delicious lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos with cheese, fresh strawberry water and dessert. The children played in the bouncy house and playground. At the end of the event, we cleaned the church gym and brought all the additional items to the YUGM (Yakima Mission). God is a God of blessing and nothing is wasted. He used us and His provisions for His Glory.
También a las 11:00 a.m. Las familias de nuestra comunidad disfrutaron del un delicioso almuerzo, Hamburguesas, Hot Dogs, Nachos con Queso, Agua Fresca de Fresa y también un postre. Los niños jugaron en el Jumper y en el patio de recreo. Al final del evento, limpiamos el gimnasio de la iglesia y llevamos todos los artículos adicionales a la YUGM (Misión de Yakima). Dios es un Dios de bendición, y nada se desperdicia, Él está usando todos los recursos y también a nosotros para Su Gloria.
Loving Our Community Personally, it was beautiful and wonderful for me to be able to share time with our brothers and sisters in our community and enjoy a pleasant moment full of joy and the presence of God. Everything was a great blessing to see how everyone received from the Lord what they needed and see the brothers of our church working together and helping in this difficult task, and also sharing the joy and love that only God can give. We work to the fullest, we finish tired but full of joy for having the opportunity to be at the service of our God and Creator. We thank God also for giving us strength for each day.
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Amando a Nuestra Comunidad Personalmente, fue hermoso y maravilloso para mí poder compartir el tiempo con nuestros hermanos y hermanas de nuestra comunidad y disfrutar de un momento agradable lleno de gozo y la presencia de Dios. Todo fue una gran bendición al ver cómo todos recibían del Nuestro Señor lo que necesitaban y ver a los hermanos de nuestra iglesia trabajando juntos y ayudando en esta difícil tarea, y también compartiendo la alegría y el amor que solo Dios puede dar. Trabajamos al máximo, terminamos cansados pero llenos de gozo por tener la oportunidad de estar al servicio de nuestro Dios y Creador. Damos gracias a Dios también por darnos fortaleza para cada día. – MMT Nuestro Equipo de Missiones
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God commands us to “Love our Neighbors Well with Drops of Grace”
Dios nos ordena “Amar a nuestros vecinos Bien con Gotas de Gracia”
Adams Elementary community and Grace of Christ celebrated Cinco de Mayo together on Friday, May 3 with many parents and their children. Everything was filled with the Love of God, His Joy and Peace. There was music and dances from Mexico. The parents (PTO) were in charge of coordinating the entire event. The typical Mexican food of Cinco de Mayo was delicious. My family and I tried all the dishes and might just have gained a couple pounds! After the meal we went to the soccer field to play with more than 50 children who ran across the field without showing signs of fatigue. Tim Lee, the principal of Adams school was the goalkeeper of his team, but even so, they could not avoid being defeated and my wife Aurora and her team won the game. I was the referee of that fair play (Juego Limpio) and I did not have to use any yellow or red cards. It was fun to watch my two little children and all the other kids running after the soccer ball. The game lasted two hours and everyone was full of joy and glad to have participated. God heard our prayers and there were no injuries on or off the field. Our church gave away 10 soccer balls and five pairs of soccer shoes. If God allows us, we will be ready to participate in another celebration in 2020. If you wish to volunteer & serve in any of these ministries, please call 509-248-7940 x 113 or call Pastor Alex Rule directly at 509-731-2657 or alex.rule@yakimagrace.com Working for His Kingdom – Pastor Alex Rule
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La comunidad de Adams y Grace of Christ celebraron juntos otro Cinco de Mayo el viernes 3 de Mayo con muchos padres y sus hijos. Todo fue una feria llena con el Amor de Dios, Su Alegría y Paz. Había música y baile de México. Los padres (PTO) se encargaron de coordinar todo el evento. La comida típica mexicana del Cinco de Mayo estuvo deliciosa, mi familia y yo probamos todos los platos y eso nos hiso subir de peso. Después de eso, fuimos al campo de fútbol para jugar con más de 50 niños que corrían por todo el campo sin mostrar signos de fatiga. Tim Lee, el director de la escuela Adams era el guardameta de su equipo, pero aún así, no pudieron evitar ser derrotados, y mi esposa Aurora y su equipo ganaron el juego. Yo fui el árbitro de ese juego limpio y no tuve que usar ninguna de mis tarjeta amarilla o roja. Fue divertido ver a mis dos hijos pequeños y a todos los demás niños corriendo detrás del balón de fútbol. El juego duró 2 horas y todos se llenaron de alegría y quedaron satisfechos de haber participado. Dios escuchó nuestras oraciones y no hubo lastimados dentro o fuera del campo. Nuestra iglesia regaló 10 balones y 5 pares de zapatos de fútbol. Si Dios nos lo permite, estaremos listos para participar en otra celebración en 2020. Si usted desea ser voluntario para servir en alguno de nuestros ministerios por favor comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 509-248-7940 X 113 o directamente con el Pastor Alex Rule al 509-731-2657 o alex.rule@yakimagrace.com
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Grace of Christ Preschool — Alli Weide 509.248.7940, ext. 119 Alli@YakimaGrace.com www.yakimapreschool.com
Register now for the 2019-2020 School Year! Classes Start September 3!
In all our classes, we focus on development of fine motor skills, strength & postural stability, writing readiness, and Biblical appreciation and understanding. We incorporate the Learning Without Tears handwriting and school readiness curriculum in all our classrooms and teach Social Emotional Learning through Second Step and Positive Discipline.
2 DAY PRESCHOOL This class is designed for potty-
trained children age 2.5 and up with no previous preschool experience. Students will participate in Chapel and Music once a week. Must be 2.5 years old by September 1st.
3 DAY PRESCHOOL This class is designed for children
age 3 and up with no previous preschool experience. Both the 2-day and 3-day classes will focus on pre-instructional learning through sharing, play, singing, imitation, prewriting, and socialization. Students will participate in Chapel and Music once a week. Must be 3 years old by September 1st. *Please note, this class is currently full. We are accepting children for our wait-list.
Curriculum Focus for 2-Day & 3-Day Preschool
Literacy: Build uppercase letters (Learning Without Tears - wooden shapes & playdoh). Trace uppercase letters on a Slate (Learning Without Tears - Wet, Dry, Try). Coloring and pre-writing activities.
Math & Numbers: Begin to write and identify numbers 1-20. Sort by size, color, attribute, and use. Compare objects. Build simple objects and tall towers with blocks. Complete a simple AB pattern (example: blue, red, blue, red...).
KINDERGARTEN PREP (FORMERLY KNOWN
AS PRE-K) This class is designed for children age 4.5 and up who have completed Pre-K, children who do not meet the cutoff for Kindergarten, or those wanting to wait an additional year before entering Kindergarten. Enrollment in this class is contingent upon assessments given by the teacher. Students in this class participate in Chapel, Music, and P.E. once a week. Must be 5 years old by December 31.
Curriculum Focus for K-Prep
Literacy: Imitate, trace, and copy uppercase and lowercase letters. Write and identify first and last name. Learn letter sounds, word families, and some sight words. Coloring, pre-writing, and writing activities. Math & Numbers: Write and identify numbers 1–25. Recognize numbers 1–20 in any order. Sorting by attribute and number. Building complex structures with blocks. Can complete more complex patterns.
Friday Option – Fun Friday! Fun Friday is an optional day limited to 10 Kindergarten Prep students. This class offers children the opportunity to take part in special projects that are harder to do in a large classroom setting. Students will perform science experiments, cook & bake, make art projects, and have fun exploring nature. To register visit www.yakimapreschool.com and click on the Registration link!
Math & Numbers: Introduction to 1-10 through counting, coloring, song. Sorting by size and color. Comparing objects Building & Puzzles.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN This class is designed for
children ages 4 and up with at least 1 (one) year of preschool experience. Pre-K focuses on helping children prepare for Kindergarten or our Kindergarten Prep class. Students will participate in Chapel, Music, and P.E. once a week. This class spreads out the learning over five days instead of four and offers a slower pace of work more suitable for slightly younger children or those still developing their grip and ability to form letters and numbers. Must be 4 years old by September 1st.
Curriculum Focus for Pre-K
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Enrollment at Publication
2-day Class: 9/16 3-day Class: 18/18 (+3 on Wait-list)
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Hospitality Ministry YOU ARE WELCOME TO HELP SERVE Looking around the church on Sunday mornings, it is good to see and hear the congregants engaged in practicing hospitality! We see visitors every Sunday and the summer months are no exception. Chances are these visitors are entering our doors for the first time. Our hope is that they will keep coming. But there is more than hearing Pastor Bill that brings people back. You have a role to play as well!
Linda Sorenson
Linda Mathews
Hospitality is a vital front door ministry within our church that creates a welcoming environment where others can be put at ease and thus, more open to hear of God’s love as the Good News of Jesus Christ is shared.
Recently, a young woman who was new to town approached the Welcome Center and wanted to know how she might get involved with the church. Her life was at a crisis point. Was there a Bible study? She had heard of MOPs and wondered how to connect with that group. Was there somewhere she might participate to help serve? As we chatted various congregants came near and were invited into the conversation. Simple introductions were made as people entered into the dialogue. Words of welcome were expressed, and a couple of gals her encouraged her to joinjoin them them Tuesday morning morning women’s Bible Bible study. It was wonderful to witness the warmth and encouragement given to this young mom. Thank you, Grace Church, for your participation in our Hospitality ministry by engaging with others! 15
We want to encourage everyone to be welcoming. It is not just up to the Hospitality Team of greeters, ushers, refreshment servers and welcome center volunteers to meet guests and extend a welcome. So, make eye contact with all who enter, smile and welcome them. Free up your hands. Put away your cell phone, put down your coffee, reach out and shake hands. Focus on those you don’t know first and introduce yourself and then extend to the friend standing nearby. Seek out those in the Garden Room after the service who were new to you when greeting during the service. Express how much you enjoyed meeting them and invite them back next week. Hospitality isn’t just intended for “newbies.” For each and every person who comes on Sundays, hospitality is evidenced in fellowship, comforting hugs in times of grief, impromptu prayer with others over a situation of challenge, and sharing joys and celebrations of our lives. The “church” isn’t a place or building but the living Body of Christ when we come together to worship the LORD and manifest the identity in Jesus. Seeing hospitality in action and experiencing it firsthand testifies to the presence of the LORD amongst us, and that is something that invites a repeat visit.
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Mission Ministry
BAGS OF HOPE – Campbell Farm
Please Bring Filled Bags to Church by June 9 For many years, our church has been supporting Campbell Farm with Bags of Hope. We want to help Campbell Farm continue with their mission to help children move in the right direction. CAMPBELL FARM offers mentoring, meals and tutoring for young people after school throughout the school year. The program provides transportation to students, tutoring, arts and crafts and a loving multi-cultural community for predominantly Native American and Latino children. Due to the lack of food resources among many of the children’s families, TCF prioritizes mind, body and soul nourishment as one of the main goals for the after-school program. The farm provides children with a safe place to do their homework with the support of mentors before being fed healthy dinners and returning home. In their community 1 in 3 of our youth have thought of committing suicide and 1 in 5 have actually attempted. State Department of Health statistics released in May of 2013 show that in Washington, the rate of suicide among native youth from 10 to 24 years old was more than double the rate of any other ethnic population. It is the Farm’s mission to give these youth hope and value in their self-worth in order to follow the steps that Christ has prepared for them. is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and no one comes “Jesus to the Father, except through Him. – John 14:6 ” Thank you, Grace of Christ Church, for your love to our
neighbors at Campbell Farm! - Mission Ministry Team
THE SHOPPING LIST: • • • • • • • • • • •
• Hot glue guns Toilet paper • Markers Paper towels Plastic spoons & forks • Crayons • Glue Kleenex Paper plates (durable) Clorox wipes Bags: gallon, quart and (sandwich sizes) Garbage bags (yard size) Toothpaste & toothbrushes Shampoo & conditioner Craft paper
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Compassion Sunday Review Compassion International was founded in 1952 and is dedicated to helping needy children worldwide. It is Christ centered, child focused, and church based. It partners with indigenous churches in the area of focus. There are about 6,800 of these churches in the program. Every sponsored child is nurtured spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially at a child development center in a gospel-centered church. Every child has the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus and experience faith in Christ. Compassion is in 25 countries including many in South America, Africa and Asia. There are more than 1.9 million children currently enrolled in Compassion International programs. Historically at least 80 percent of every dollar is invested directly into programs that support the mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Sponsorship for each child is $38.00 per month. This supplies nutritious food, educational support, medical care, vocational training, etc. There is also an opportunity to send a gift for the child’s birthday and for Christmas. One-on-one child sponsorship is the cornerstone of Compassion’s work. Through your letters, prayers and support, a sponsor gives a child hope and encouragement that builds up his or her confidence and faith in a loving God. In turn you will be blessed by the drawings and letters that you receive from your child. May 5th was Compassion Sunday. Upon our request Compassion sent us 25 child packets. Consider for a moment that members of our church supply support for all 25 children. Then in a year or so, as we get to know them, we plan a trip to Ethiopia to visit them. David, at Compassion office in Colorado Springs is already on board to assist us in making that happen. And while we are there we will visit our other mission interest, Project Mercy. We will hold a VBS for the orphans, visit the school and tour the project grounds. If you missed it but want to support a child and be a part of this mission endeavor, please contact Betty Rosenkranz .
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Mission Ministry Orcas Encampment Think back to your childhood. Some of you remember summer family camping trips. They were a chance to get away from the city, the noise, the people, the asphalt and buildings. A chance to run in the woods, swim in a river or lake, take a hike on a wooded trail and end the day in front of a roaring campfire. Now imagine a childhood summer without those experiences. Summers filled with city houses, streets, cars, maybe a day or two at the local pool, but not much else to break up the monotony of a hot summer. Even worse, imagine a childhood without ever leaving the city, never seeing what a forest looks like, what the ocean looks like, never experiencing the wonder of the outdoors. For twenty-one 1st and 2nd grade boys, the Orcas Encampment is their opportunity to engage with God in nature, to see the amazing scope of His beautiful handiwork; a chance to take that hike, to encounter a deer in a wooded meadow, walk under a waterfall, to see the ocean. At Orcas, these young boys learn that God loves them, wants the best for them, sent Jesus to Earth for them, died for them and wants to spend every day with them for the rest of their lives.
Moultray Mission Update Dr. Ryan Moultray recently sent an update to Grace’s Mission Ministry Team. A few months ago, Dr. Moultray shared that he and his family would be returning home this coming summer. Dr. Moultray explains that their family’s original plan was to permanently return to life back in Washington State. Dr. Moultray further explains, “Our sending agency, Christian Health Service Corps, has encouraged us to approach it as a ‘home assignment’ as we pray about our purpose.”
So, for the Moultray family, at this time they are unsure as to whether or not their return to Yakima will be a permanent return, or a year-long furlough. Please keep them in your prayers as they are putting things into place for their trip home and as Dr. Moultray looks for a job. Orcas Encampment is a chance for these boys to get out of the ordinary lives and see the possibilities that God has created for them, all the while getting to experience a summer camping trip.
According to Dr. Moultray, the family does have plans to return to Honduras following their return to the states for the month of December 2019. This is a time when the hospital has short coverage and needs critical assistance.
Would you be willing to help? First and foremost, we need to be held up in prayer; for safety, for protection, for God’s leading and strength, and for a life changing experience in each of these boys’ lives. However, if you feel God’s leading to help in other ways as well, please contact Greg Nebeker 509-307-1100, or Monnie Miller, 509-248-7940. This year’s encampment is June 16-21.
“Thank you so much for partnering with us in this wonderful ministry of love and service. It has been an absolute joy. We know it has been making a difference here (Honduras), as even recently, our community has felt some persecution. We know that this is a good sign that the enemy of GRACE, LOVE and MERCY doesn’t appreciate our efforts. Thank you for your ongoing prayers,” Dr. Moultray states.
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Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church 9 South 8th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 248-7940
Our Core Values
Glorifying God With Our Best Pioneering and Ongoing Outreach Engaging and Nurturing Relationships Being A Cornerstone in the Community Equipping People for Ministry Through Biblical Foundation and Service
JUNE-JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LOOK ON EACH MINISTRY’S PAGE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Mon, May 27 Memorial Day/Church Closed All Day Entire Church Adult Ed Rm Thur, May 30 Preschool Last Day Luau (3’s) 10:00am Sanctuary Thur, May 30 Outreach Camp Counselor Meeting 6:00pm Chapel Fri, May 31 Preschool Last Day Luau (4’s & PK) 10:00am Sanctuary JUNE
Sat, June 1 Sat, June 1 Sun, June 2 Sun, June 2 Sun, June 2 Mon, June 3 Tue, June 4 Wed, June 5 Sat, June 8 Sun, June 9 Sun, June 9 Sun, June 9 Mon, June 10 Tue, June 11 Tue, June 11 Wed, June 12 Fri, June 14 Sun, June 16 Sun, June 16 Fri, June 21 Sat, June 22 Sat, June 22 Sun, June 23 Sun, June 23 6/24 - 6/28 Sat, June 29 Sun, June 30
JULY
Tue, July 2 Thur, July 4 & 5 Sun, July 7 Sun, July 7 Mon, July 8 Tue, July 9 Fri, July 19 Fri, July 19-21 Sat, July 20 Sun, July 28
Memorial for Marilyn Pearson 11:00am Sanctuary Middle School Lock In! 5:00pm - Sun AM Gym Communion Sunday All Morning Sanctuary Next Steps: Pizza with the Pastor 12:30 - 5:00pm Lounge Orcas Pod Building 3:00pm Lounge Worship Ministry Team Meeting 6:00pm Library Staff Birthday Lunch / Office Closed 12:00pm Fireside Room HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR BILL! Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00pm Garden Room Bags of Hope Campbell Farm Dedication All Morning Sanctuary Welcome New Grace Partners All Morning Sanctuary Davis Baccalaureate 3:30pm Sanctuary Business Ministry Team Meeting 4:00pm Library Mission Ministry Team Meeting 4:00pm Adult Ed Rm Prayer and Healing Gathering 6:30pm Chapel Foundation Board Meeting 7:00am Library Outreach Camp All Weekend! Camp Ghormley Happy Father’s Day! Orcas Camp Opening Ceremony 12:10pm Sanctuary Orcas Camp Closing Ceremony 3:30pm Sanctuary Middle School Hike! 10:00am Meet at Church Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00pm Garden Room Welcome new 6th graders to Student Ministry! 9:00am Sanctuary VBS Volunteer Meeting! Youth* | Everyone** 3:00pm* | 3:30pm** Gym Vacation Bible School – ROAR! 8:30am - 12:00pm Gym High School Hike! 10:00am Meet at Church VBS Funday Sunday! 9:00am Sanctuary/N Lawn Hospitality Ministry Team Meeting 4:00pm Lounge Happy Independence Day! / Church Closed Prayer Sunday / Communion in Fireside Room All Morning High School Camp at Ghormley / Register with Ghormley All Week Business Ministry Team Meeting 4:00pm Library Prayer and Healing Gathering 6:30pm Chapel Women’s Night! Bakers & Bunco! 6:00pm Garden Room Family Camp at Ghormley (register ghormleymeadow.org) Grace Community Day: Children’s & Student Ministries 1:00pm North Lawn Middle School Camp at Ghormley / Register with Ghormley
Everyone Preschool Outreach Camp Preschool 6th-8th graders Everyone RSVP Orcas Camp Team Committee All staff Knitters Everyone New Grace Partners Davis Seniors Committee Committee Everyone Committee Campers Campers Campers 6th-8th graders Knitters All 6th gr (in fall) VBS Volunteers! Ages 4yr - 5th gr 9th-12th gr Everyone Committee
Committee Everyone All Women! Everyone
Grace Alive is available in a PDF format on the church web page www .YakimaGrace.com. For inquiries, submissions, omissions, and corrections, contact Ericka in the church office 248-7940 x 100. ericka.clark@yakimagrace.com
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Weekday Events MON
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Overeater’s Anonymous Al-Anon Divorce Care
10:00am 12:00pm 5:15pm 6:30pm
TUE
SOZO Prayer All Staff Check-In Meeting Gracia de Cristo Music Rehearsal Gracia Men of Courage
9:00-11:30am 10:00am 5:30-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm
Adult Ed Adult Ed Adult Ed Lounge Prayer Room Lounge Sanctuary Sanctuary
Everyone Everyone Everyone Everyone SOZO Team All Staff Gracia de Cristo Music Team Men
WED Encounter: Youth Group (BBQ & Pool Parties in Summer) 6th-12th grade Gracia Women of Prayer 5:30pm Adult Ed Women T HUR SOZO Prayer
5:45pm - 9:15pm
FRI SOZO Prayer
9:00 - 11:30am
Prayer Rm Everyone Prayer Room Everyone
Sunday Services and Events SUN Grace Contemporary Worship Grace Traditional Worship (Led by Temple Choir) Gracia de Cristo (Worship in Spanish) Going Deeper: Hebrews Golden Circle Grace Kids Youth reFUEL
9:00am 11:00am
Sanctuary Everyone Sanctuary Everyone
1:00pm
Sanctuary Everyone
9:30am Adult Ed 10:15am Room 103 9:00 & 11:00am KidZone Wing 9:00am Youth Rm & Gym
Adults Adults 3yrs-5th grade 6th-12th grade
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