February 23-29, 2020

7th Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon:  That You May Be Children,
Rev. Cathy C. Hoop
Anthem:  "Jesus, I Adore Thee," Stephen Caracciolo
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Congregational Meeting: Sunday, Feb 23, immediately following worship to vote on a slate of elders for the class of 2022. 

Grace Presbyterian Church

Sunday, February 23
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Each Sunday, 9:45 a.m.
  • Infants: “Growing in Grace and Gratitude” 
  • Children: "Jesus Welcomes the Children." Some objectives are: hear the story of Jesus welcoming children and see that children have things to teach adults.  Younger Children: Games- Corner Rm/Main Bldg. Older Children: Storytelling- Blue Rm/Ormond Bldg..  Adult Pick-Up from the Bright Rm.
  • Middle School: grades 5-6-7, Connect. Youth Rm.  Our journey through the Old with a look at the Diaspora, the scattering of Jews outside of Palestine and Jerusalem.
Wear your pajamas.  Bring your favorite stuffed animal.  Bring a game you like to play.  And, of course, there will be pancakes and King Cake
Sunday, Feb. 23rd.  9:45 a.m.
The Wired Word links the latest headlines and current events with appropriate Scripture generating animated discussion.  This week's topic: The landlocked South American nation of Bolivia is preparing for new elections following the ousting last October of its longtime president Evo Morales, who built a following by emphasizing indigenous rights and beliefs. The interim government is unapologetic about its efforts to turn the country away from indigenous religion toward an explicitly Bible-based Christian foundation, as those currently in power define it.
Main Event 2020:  Practicing Hope
Feb. 28-29 at Shades Valley Presbyterian 
This Sheppards & Lapsley worship and training event is open to all and is especially helpful to elders, teachers, and volunteers. Click here, Main Event, to view workshops descriptions.


February 26
Services at:
Noon & 6:00 p.m.
  • Conversations in Art & Faith:  How Artists have painted, illustrated Jesus of the Gospels . Sundays of March, 9:45 a.m.  Led by Dr. Lucy Curzon and Rev. Cathy Hoop
  • Lenten Lunches: NOON, Tuesdays in March.  We will study Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion
  • A Walk of Prayer and Repentance: Thursdays of Lent (Mar. 5 – Apr. 2) 7:00-7:15 a.m. we will meet at a location on the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail.
  • Visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.  Mar. 19.  This is an all-day trip to Montgomery
  • A Social Justice Walk to the Cross:  This year's Stations of the Cross display has an added Social Justice dimension.  Please click on the link for more information.
Legislative Day for Alabama Arise is Tuesday, February 25! Registration is free, but space is limited. This non-partisan, non-profit agency seeks to create a state that is more equitable for all, and advocates on behalf of the impoverished. Contact the office to carpool. Learn more about Alabama Arise at alarise.org.

We need drivers!

Routes and instructions are provided. On the third Sunday each month, drivers arrive at church at 8:00 a.m. (or earlier if they would like to eat!) and will be finished in ample time to participate in Christian education opportunities, choir and worship. Contact rush.watson@comcast.net or 205.394.1957 to sign up or for more information.
Next Distribution: Tues. Mar. 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m
Next Packing: Thurs. Mar. 5, 1 - 6 p.m
 
New Food Requests: canned vegetables, boxes of cereal, oatmeal packets, granola bars, ramen, healthy snacks

To volunteer for distribution contact Susan Donovan: sdonovan@law.ua.edu
 
A new Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity
The third Tuesday of each month to distribute Supplemental Sr. Food Boxes.  Jennifer  needs one additional worker to meet her at the West AL Food Bank, 10:00 a.m. to load 100 boxes, 25-30 lb. each, into the church van.
 
Empty Bowls
Friday, March 6, 2020
Volunteer opportunities abound: secure soup donations, make homemade soup, mount posters, kitchen detail: warm soup/cut bread/fill water bottles; wash pots; pack take-out, hostess duties: refresh tables, fill soup pots, serve soups; administration: sell tickets.  Please complete the insert in Sunday's bulletin to volunteer, Thank you, in advance, to this year's co-directors: Linda Roberts and Ann Weeden.  
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Phone:         205-758-1193
Email:          office@gracetuscaloosa.org
Website:      gracetuscaloosa.org
Facebook:   facebook.com/gracetuscaloosa/
Address:     113 Hargrove Rd, 35401
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
Sexton: Lance Tucker
Nursery Staff: Amy Barber, Alexandra Smith
Childcare Staff: Emily Haynes, Jasmine Avery-McGuire, Nick Reese, Greg Sanders
Bookkeeper: Barbara Burroughs
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