December 1-7, 2019

"All We Do Not Know" Rev. Cathy C. Hoop
Anthem: "The Yearning," Craig Courtney
Prelude: Gretta Peterson, flute
Pam Penick, piano

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Called Congregational Meeting

A congregational meeting is called for Sunday, December 1, immediately following worship, for the purpose of electing a nominating committee.

Advent begins this Sunday! Pick up your advent devotional materials in the Narthex!

Please use #gpctuscaloosa whenever you post to or about Grace on social media. This is a small but powerful way to promote the work, life, and ministry of our church.

Our sincere thanks to all who have already participated in this year’s Stewardship Campaign, Growing and Giving with Grace. Each individual dollar, each hour of time and/or gift of talent enables us to better fulfill our mission: “Celebrating Christ’s universal love, we seek to do justice, embrace kindness, and walk humbly with God.” And, it is not too late for you to participate. Please prayerfully consider what you are able to give and/or do to support the ministries of Grace Presbyterian. Pick up your pledge card and Time and Talent brochures today.

All Classes Meet Sundays @ 9:45 a.m.

Infants: “Growing in Grace and Gratitude”
Children: Through December’s story, Isaiah Promised, Jesus Fulfilled, children will learn the kind of Messiah Isaiah taught us to look for, why God sent the Messiah into the world, and how we know Jesus is the one we have been waiting for. These lessons will do this by unlocking the "secrets" of the titles and names Isaiah used to describe this coming servant king. Dec. 1 Rotation: Storytelling in the Blue Rm.
Middle School: grades 5-6-7, Connect. December stories focus on Moses.

This event is for Kindergarten-5^th graders and cost is $50 per person. A parent/adult must accompany K-1st graders. Register online by Dec. 27, pslpusa.org/retreats. Talk with Leslie Poss for the packing list and for more information.

Scholarships are available.

Friday, Dec. 6th, 6-8 p.m.

The evening begins with a light meal and ends with crafts and activities designed for all ages.

RSVP

for High School/College Students & Adults
Sundays @ 9:45 a.m

Sundays, Dec. 1-22, 9:45 a.m.
Rev. Cathy Hoop, facilitator

Amy Jill-Levine, author/Biblical scholar, traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. These stories will reveal connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the importance of Mary’s visitation and the revolutionary implications of Mary’s Magnificat, the census and the stable, and the star of Bethlehem and the flight to Egypt.

2020 Flower Chart

A flower chart for the new year is posted in the hallway outside the office. Come by and sign up!

Grace over 50 Christmas Party: December 5
GOF Celebrates the Season!

“Welcoming the Season of Nativity”
with a catered GOF dinner!

DON’T bring your food contribution, as in other months.

DO bring your appetite for a catered holiday meal!
DO bring your enthusiasm for fun, fellowship, and music!

WHERE: The GPC Conference Room
WHEN: 6 pm, Thursday, December 5
NOTE: It’s THURSDAY, not TUESDAY this month!

COST PER PERSON FOR THE CATERED DINNER: $20

For the food order and room seating,
we need your $$ reservation!

Bring money Sunday, Dec. 1st to Gilley or Frank

Promised to Date: 2,574 Cookies

Mission, Peace, and Justice and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry need your help to make the Christmas season sweeter for our food clients. Cookies should be divided into groups of six, placed in Ziplock bags and delivered to church on or before Sunday, December 8th. Thank you for making Christmas brighter for those in need of food assistance.

Count Me In!

200th Anniversary Presbyterian Habitat House

The Mission, Peace, and Justice Committee invites members and friends of Grace Presbyterian to join them on Saturday, December 14th to help build a Habitat House in celebration of 200 years of Presbyterians in Tuscaloosa. Work begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 4:30 p.m. Volunteer the entire day or a few hours.

Email the office to volunteer on Dec. 14 to join the build on another build day. Thank you for helping to give Grace a presence along side our partners Bethel, Brown, First Presbyterian, First Presbyterian Deutsch, The Korean Presbyterian, Stillman College and the Community Foundation of West Alabama

Next Food Distribution: Tues., Dec. 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Next Packing Day: Thurs., Dec. 5, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
To volunteer for distribution: Susan Donovan: sdonovan@law.ua.edu
New Food Requests: soup, boxes of cereal, oatmeal packets,
granola bars, ramen, healthy snacks

Emergency Food Bags Needed!

Please purchase all items, place in a grocery bag, and bring to the office. No glass containers, please.

Breakfast

1 box cereal (hot or cold)

Lunch

Peanut butter (16oz)
Jelly
Individually packed canned fruit, applesauce, etc. (4-6 count)

Dinner

Canned Vegetables (15oz)
Either:
- Spagetti Sauce and pasta
  - or
- Skillet meal and canned meat

Thank you for caring for the hungry in our community!

Santa's Sleigh at Turning Point Shelter

One more opportunity to help our local community neighbors is the Santa Sleigh at Turning Point. While you are out shopping please consider purchasing one or more items from the list below. Please bring your purchase to Grace on or before Sunday, December 15. Place your item in the wrapped box. The gift should not be wrapped. We will deliver to Turning Point on Monday, December 16. Thank you for helping our neighbors in need.

Wish List of items needed for Turning Point clients (Women, Men, and Children; 16 clients when full) --New items only please--
New Purses & Wallets

New Make-Up Bags with new cosmetics
New Travel Bags for Men/Boys with daily necessities
Bath Sets such as towels and wash rags with soaps and shampoo
Underwear for men, women, and children all sizes
Socks and house shoes
Adult Coloring Books with Colors or Colored Pencils
Journals
Craft Kits
Board Games
Gift Cards: Walmart, Target, Movie Theater, Restaurant, Grocery Store or Gas
Food boxes or canned food items

Christmas Gifts for Shut-In Members

The Congregational Care Committee will pack and distribute bags to shut in and older members on Saturday, December 14th at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. Individually wrapped baked goods, fruit, and small items (something like playing cards) are suggested. Contact Denise Yanaura, Chair, or Mimi Barnett with questions.

Kitchen Care and Earth Care

2 Gentle Reminders

A gentle reminder that our Grace policy is to avoid Styrofoam consumption at the church whenever possible. Please do not bring any disposable Styrofoam products (cups, plates, food containers) to Grace. Reusable and recyclable products are more earth friendly alternatives.
All of us wish there were a kitchen angel to clean up spills and leftover foods, but sadly there is no such helper. When you use the kitchen (s), please schedule enough time to clean up, and be sure to take all leftovers with you when you leave (unless you have a plan for the food to be donate, or have otherwise checked with a staff member). This will greatly reduce food waste, since abandoned food has to be discarded.

Is your event or committee meeting missing from the official church calendar? Please use the “Calendar Request Form” hanging beside the calendar in the office to reserve your space and date. When your use has been approved, a staff member will add your meeting or event to the calendar.

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Email: office@gracetuscaloosa.org
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Hours:          Monday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Here it is; Our Merger Story.
Project Regeneration: Grace Presbyterian Church.

Grace Presbyterian Church Staff

The Rev. Cathy Caldwell Hoop, Minister

Dir. of Music & Worship Arts/Christian Formation: Dr. Leslie Poss
Organist: John Milas
Office Administrator: April Trussell-Smith
Food Pantry Manager: Jennifer Sheppard
Nursery Staff: Amy Barber, Alexandra Smith
Childcare Staff: Emily Haynes, Jasmine Avery-McGuire, Nick Reese, Greg Sanders
Bookkeeper: Barbara Burroughs

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