upcoming events
MCDONALD'S DRINK CARDS AVAILABLE
Available in the church office
All God’s Children Preschool is selling the McDonald’s Drink Cards again this year! Cards are $20 each. Present card to redeem 40 any size iced coffee, soft drinks, sweet or unsweetened tea, or frozen carbonated beverages. NOT McCafe (espresso-based drinks), shakes, orange juice, or blended iced drinks. McDonald’s locations that will accept them: 2 in Franklin, 3 in Columbus, Whiteland, Edinburgh, Trafalgar, Brownstown, Rushville, & St. Paul.
If you would like to purchase a drink card, see Amber in the office. Cash & checks made out to All God’s Children Preschool will be accepted for payment. Thank you for your support!
Available in the church office
All God’s Children Preschool is selling the McDonald’s Drink Cards again this year! Cards are $20 each. Present card to redeem 40 any size iced coffee, soft drinks, sweet or unsweetened tea, or frozen carbonated beverages. NOT McCafe (espresso-based drinks), shakes, orange juice, or blended iced drinks. McDonald’s locations that will accept them: 2 in Franklin, 3 in Columbus, Whiteland, Edinburgh, Trafalgar, Brownstown, Rushville, & St. Paul.
If you would like to purchase a drink card, see Amber in the office. Cash & checks made out to All God’s Children Preschool will be accepted for payment. Thank you for your support!
ASPIRE - A NIGHT JUST FOR WOMEN!
Pastor Jenothy is excited to announce that we will be having a group go to the Aspire - A Night Just for Women on Friday, November 8 from 7p-10p (Doors open at 6p) at Bluff Creek Christian Church in Greenwood. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the Sign Up Center in the lobby. Tickets are $30 ($25 if we have 10 or more attend!). If you have questions, email Pastor Jenothy at [email protected].
Pastor Jenothy is excited to announce that we will be having a group go to the Aspire - A Night Just for Women on Friday, November 8 from 7p-10p (Doors open at 6p) at Bluff Creek Christian Church in Greenwood. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the Sign Up Center in the lobby. Tickets are $30 ($25 if we have 10 or more attend!). If you have questions, email Pastor Jenothy at [email protected].
REGISTER FOR DIRECTORY PHOTOS TODAY!
We have opened up photography sessions on Saturday, Sept. 28 here at Grace for those who have not yet registered to have their pictures taken for the Directory. We also still have a few openings on Wednesday, Sept 25 at Otterbein.
Photos will be taken at OFSLC on Tuesday, Sept. 24 & Wednesday, Sept 25 from 9a-3:30p for the residents at Otterbein in the Community Center North Hall. Photography sessions at the church will be on Thursday, Sept 26 & Friday, Sept 27 from 2:00-8:30p, & Saturday, Sept 28 from 10:00a-2:00p in Price Hall.
To schedule online, go to www.ucdir.com, click on photography appointment scheduling login on the right side, enter in1936 in the Church Code field and enter photos in the Church Password field. If you have 6 or more in your family, please reserve 2 consecutive time slots. If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, please call Amber at (317) 736-7962. If you would like to submit a photo instead of having one taken, you may do so for $15. Please send picture & payment to Amber.
We have opened up photography sessions on Saturday, Sept. 28 here at Grace for those who have not yet registered to have their pictures taken for the Directory. We also still have a few openings on Wednesday, Sept 25 at Otterbein.
Photos will be taken at OFSLC on Tuesday, Sept. 24 & Wednesday, Sept 25 from 9a-3:30p for the residents at Otterbein in the Community Center North Hall. Photography sessions at the church will be on Thursday, Sept 26 & Friday, Sept 27 from 2:00-8:30p, & Saturday, Sept 28 from 10:00a-2:00p in Price Hall.
To schedule online, go to www.ucdir.com, click on photography appointment scheduling login on the right side, enter in1936 in the Church Code field and enter photos in the Church Password field. If you have 6 or more in your family, please reserve 2 consecutive time slots. If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, please call Amber at (317) 736-7962. If you would like to submit a photo instead of having one taken, you may do so for $15. Please send picture & payment to Amber.
STUDY BUDDIES NEEDED
Study Buddies are needed again this year in our elementary & intermediate schools. Study Buddies meet weekly with their buddy on Thursdays - elementary buddies from 2:30p-3:30p and intermediate buddies from 3p-4p-and help with homework such as spelling words, reading comprehension, math, etc. If you would like to be a Study Buddy or would like more info, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
Study Buddies are needed again this year in our elementary & intermediate schools. Study Buddies meet weekly with their buddy on Thursdays - elementary buddies from 2:30p-3:30p and intermediate buddies from 3p-4p-and help with homework such as spelling words, reading comprehension, math, etc. If you would like to be a Study Buddy or would like more info, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
DOORWAY CLASS
If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace UMC, please sign up for a Doorway class. A Doorway class will offer anyone interested in membership to learn about what it means to be a member. Whether you are a member of another church, potential first-time member, or new to the Christian faith altogether, the Doorway class will walk you through the very basics of life as a United Methodist. Once we have a handful of people signed up, we will connect with everyone signed up to find a time that works best for them.
If you have any questions, please email Pastor Joe or Pastor Jenothy: [email protected] or [email protected].
If you are already a member of another United Methodist Church, you can simply let us know if you’d like to transfer your membership to Grace UMC. A UMC transfer can happen by contacting our Office Manager, Amber Whitman: [email protected]
If you are interested in becoming a member of Grace UMC, please sign up for a Doorway class. A Doorway class will offer anyone interested in membership to learn about what it means to be a member. Whether you are a member of another church, potential first-time member, or new to the Christian faith altogether, the Doorway class will walk you through the very basics of life as a United Methodist. Once we have a handful of people signed up, we will connect with everyone signed up to find a time that works best for them.
If you have any questions, please email Pastor Joe or Pastor Jenothy: [email protected] or [email protected].
If you are already a member of another United Methodist Church, you can simply let us know if you’d like to transfer your membership to Grace UMC. A UMC transfer can happen by contacting our Office Manager, Amber Whitman: [email protected]
LUNCH BUNCH FALL KICKOFF
Friday, September 13, 11:30a, Price Hall
Jeff Zaring and the “Murat Highlanders” bagpipe band will be our program on Friday, September 13, 2024. Join us at 11:30 a.m. for get-acquainted activities, lunch and our program. The cost of the lunch for the Kick-Off will be $7.00 payable on September 13th. Sign-up for the kick-off in the church lobby. You do NOT have to be in a lunch bunch group to attend the Kick-Off.
Friday, September 13, 11:30a, Price Hall
Jeff Zaring and the “Murat Highlanders” bagpipe band will be our program on Friday, September 13, 2024. Join us at 11:30 a.m. for get-acquainted activities, lunch and our program. The cost of the lunch for the Kick-Off will be $7.00 payable on September 13th. Sign-up for the kick-off in the church lobby. You do NOT have to be in a lunch bunch group to attend the Kick-Off.
BUNCO NIGHT FOR FRANKLIN EDUCATION CONNECTION
Wednesday, September 18, 6:00p, Franklin Elks Lodge #1818
Interested in attending but nervous because you don't know Bunco? That's ok! We will lay out the rules so all you'll have to do is round up some friends, relax and get dicey! Tickets are $25 each and include 1 Raffle Ticket for raffle prize drawings. Food, beverage and additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets at http://bidpal.net/fecbunco24. With questions, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
Wednesday, September 18, 6:00p, Franklin Elks Lodge #1818
Interested in attending but nervous because you don't know Bunco? That's ok! We will lay out the rules so all you'll have to do is round up some friends, relax and get dicey! Tickets are $25 each and include 1 Raffle Ticket for raffle prize drawings. Food, beverage and additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets at http://bidpal.net/fecbunco24. With questions, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
2024 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
Habitat for Humanity is planning the fall 2024 build and are so excited for their 25th house build! This is a huge milestone for them and they can’t wait to get started!
Grace United Methodist Church has been instrumental in the building success over the past years. We hope to continue to be a build partner on this build too.
The build is planned to begin on September 11th and will be in Edinburgh. Grace UMC will have a "build day" and that date will be announced soon!
Habitat for Humanity is planning the fall 2024 build and are so excited for their 25th house build! This is a huge milestone for them and they can’t wait to get started!
Grace United Methodist Church has been instrumental in the building success over the past years. We hope to continue to be a build partner on this build too.
The build is planned to begin on September 11th and will be in Edinburgh. Grace UMC will have a "build day" and that date will be announced soon!
HARVEST WALK 2024
Sunday, October 6, 3:30p, Grace UMC
The Harvest Walk will be on Sunday, October 6 at 3:30p this year. The Harvest Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson county to help eliminate hunger in our local community. This year, when the walk is over, the fun will continue! Bring a chair and stay to be entertained by the 60's & 70's music of the Retro Brothers, play lawn games, and enjoy refreshments. Again this year, there is a 3-mile paved path walk and a 1-mile wheelchair-friendly paved path walk. The cost for an individual is $25 and a family is $40. Below is the schedule for this years event:
3:00p - Walk Check-In
3:30p - Walk Begins
4:15p - Concert Begins
5:15p - Event Concludes
Sunday, October 6, 3:30p, Grace UMC
The Harvest Walk will be on Sunday, October 6 at 3:30p this year. The Harvest Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson county to help eliminate hunger in our local community. This year, when the walk is over, the fun will continue! Bring a chair and stay to be entertained by the 60's & 70's music of the Retro Brothers, play lawn games, and enjoy refreshments. Again this year, there is a 3-mile paved path walk and a 1-mile wheelchair-friendly paved path walk. The cost for an individual is $25 and a family is $40. Below is the schedule for this years event:
3:00p - Walk Check-In
3:30p - Walk Begins
4:15p - Concert Begins
5:15p - Event Concludes
ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, October 6
The annual Grace Church picnic will be on Sunday, October 6 this year at 5:30p. Come early and take part in the Harvest Walk beginning at 3:30p with the walk, a concert, and fun activities for all. We will then have our picnic in Price Hall. More information will be coming soon about the menu!
Sunday, October 6
The annual Grace Church picnic will be on Sunday, October 6 this year at 5:30p. Come early and take part in the Harvest Walk beginning at 3:30p with the walk, a concert, and fun activities for all. We will then have our picnic in Price Hall. More information will be coming soon about the menu!
SENIOR MINISTRIES DINNER THEATER TRIP
Wednesday, October 30, 11:45a, Beef and Boards
The Senior Ministries team (Leaves of Grace) at Grace Church is planning a trip to the Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, October 30th, to see “Fiddler on the Roof” -- Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and encourage traditional values in a changing world. Winner of nine Tony Awards, Fiddler on the Roof is filled with humor, warmth, honesty and tradition!
The cost of the trip is $58.00, payable upon signing up. Make check out to Grace UMC/Memo-Beef and Boards. You may sign up at the in the Lobby during the week-ends of September 7/8, September 14/15, or September 21/22 We will be carpooling and will need volunteers to drive. Please indicate when you sign up if you can drive and how many passengers you can take. Drivers will be given a check request form to complete to receive $25 to help cover the cost of gas.
You will be contacted by your driver as to time and location to meet for your trip to the theatre. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by the play at 1:00 p.m. Arrival time back to Grace at approximately 5:00 p.m. Questions, speak with Joyce Coleman at (317) 285-8614 or Bev Bonsett at (317) 738-3875.
Wednesday, October 30, 11:45a, Beef and Boards
The Senior Ministries team (Leaves of Grace) at Grace Church is planning a trip to the Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, October 30th, to see “Fiddler on the Roof” -- Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and encourage traditional values in a changing world. Winner of nine Tony Awards, Fiddler on the Roof is filled with humor, warmth, honesty and tradition!
The cost of the trip is $58.00, payable upon signing up. Make check out to Grace UMC/Memo-Beef and Boards. You may sign up at the in the Lobby during the week-ends of September 7/8, September 14/15, or September 21/22 We will be carpooling and will need volunteers to drive. Please indicate when you sign up if you can drive and how many passengers you can take. Drivers will be given a check request form to complete to receive $25 to help cover the cost of gas.
You will be contacted by your driver as to time and location to meet for your trip to the theatre. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., followed by the play at 1:00 p.m. Arrival time back to Grace at approximately 5:00 p.m. Questions, speak with Joyce Coleman at (317) 285-8614 or Bev Bonsett at (317) 738-3875.
FALL 2024 MISSION TRIP TO APPALACHIA
Team Grace is seeking financial support for this year's mission trip. Our projects will include food distribution, organizing and stocking warehouse supplies, assisting in the local second hand shop run by the community church co-op, and construction work on a newly renovated building to be used as a women's recovery home. If you feel led to make a financial contribution please speak with Pastor Jenothy Irvine, or mark your envelope and/or check with "2024 Mission Trip." Thank you for your interest and support. P.S. There is still room to join us! Ask Pastor Jenothy for details.
Team Grace is seeking financial support for this year's mission trip. Our projects will include food distribution, organizing and stocking warehouse supplies, assisting in the local second hand shop run by the community church co-op, and construction work on a newly renovated building to be used as a women's recovery home. If you feel led to make a financial contribution please speak with Pastor Jenothy Irvine, or mark your envelope and/or check with "2024 Mission Trip." Thank you for your interest and support. P.S. There is still room to join us! Ask Pastor Jenothy for details.
BLESSING BAG DONATION NEEDS
We are in need of travel size soap bars and NEW socks for our Blessing Bags that we give away to those in need. Please place donations in the brown Missions cabinets outside of Price Hall.
We are in need of travel size soap bars and NEW socks for our Blessing Bags that we give away to those in need. Please place donations in the brown Missions cabinets outside of Price Hall.
SOUP'S ON DONATION NEEDS
Soup's On could use donations of cake mixes and canned frosting. Donations can be placed in the white cart located between the brown Mission cabinets outside of Price Hall. Thank you for continuing to provide for this ministry!
Soup's On could use donations of cake mixes and canned frosting. Donations can be placed in the white cart located between the brown Mission cabinets outside of Price Hall. Thank you for continuing to provide for this ministry!
FAITH PROMISE COMMITTEE CAMPAIGN
Join in the “Raise the Roof” campaign to provide a roof for the Chapel at the Nursing School in Joseph Mulongo’s village. Our goal is $8,000 total for the roof. The Faith Promise Committee will provide a match of up to $4,000. Any funds above this project will be used towards another priority need. The total cost needed by the Nursing School is over $100,000 to expand and renovate their current school! Other churches and individuals are collecting for various sections needed as well. Help us provide a roof for the much needed updates to the Nursing School!
Join in the “Raise the Roof” campaign to provide a roof for the Chapel at the Nursing School in Joseph Mulongo’s village. Our goal is $8,000 total for the roof. The Faith Promise Committee will provide a match of up to $4,000. Any funds above this project will be used towards another priority need. The total cost needed by the Nursing School is over $100,000 to expand and renovate their current school! Other churches and individuals are collecting for various sections needed as well. Help us provide a roof for the much needed updates to the Nursing School!
OTTERBEIN TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Sat. Sept. 28 - Sat. Oct. 5 Salt Lake City, Utah National Parks, Rocky Mountaineer
Wed. Oct. 23 Tour of Indianapolis Churches and other significant buildings
Fri. Dec. 6 Carmel's Christkindlmarkt
These trips are open to Grace Church members and friends. Contact Hannah Crouch or Jordan Meier at Otterbein (317-736-1190) for details.
Sat. Sept. 28 - Sat. Oct. 5 Salt Lake City, Utah National Parks, Rocky Mountaineer
Wed. Oct. 23 Tour of Indianapolis Churches and other significant buildings
Fri. Dec. 6 Carmel's Christkindlmarkt
These trips are open to Grace Church members and friends. Contact Hannah Crouch or Jordan Meier at Otterbein (317-736-1190) for details.
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Grace United Methodist Church
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