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"Open to God's Transforming Grace"

Weekly eNews -  February 15, 2019
HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY

Sew Graceful, 10:00 am - 3pm, Marthas Room

Memorial Service for John Malone, 3:00 pm, Church
Sunday, February 17:
The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken
 
 9:15 AM - Education for All Ages

Adults
The Art of Discernment - Br. John Zeller


Children
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Downstairs, Age 3 – Kindergarten)
Godly Play (Downstairs, Grades 1 – 4)

Youth
Rite 13 (Across from Library, Grades 5 – 7)
                      
Journey to Adulthood (Rector’s Office, Grades 8 – 12)

10:30 AM Eucharist, Rite II, with music

Coffee Hour follows the 8:00 and 10:30 am services
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Mardi Gras Fellowship!
Sunday, March 3, 12:15 pm in Thatcher Hall. 
Watch for more information. 
We'll enjoy a celebratory lunch together and
burn palms to make ashes for Ash Wednesday.
ALL AGES encouraged to join us.
Upcoming Adult Forums
(Sundays, 9:15 am)

This Sunday
The Art of Discernment - Br. John Zeller

February 24
Sexual Abuse and the Church - with the
Revs. Earle Pratt and Joslyn Schaefer


March 3
Arts and the Inner Life: 
Exploring Abstract Expressionism - with Dr. Rob Viau


March 10
Introduction to "Tales from the Madhouse"
Lenten Series - with Rev. Orion Davis
The memorial service for John Malone will be held on
Saturday (tomorrow) at 3:00 pm at
Grace Church, with a reception to follow. 
Memorial donations may be made to REACH of Haywood County.
Noontime Noshing
Monday, February 18

11:30 a.m.
Thatcher Hall

 
All are welcome.  Bring a lunch and enjoy good company and conversation!
 
 
Lent - a 40-day season to acknowledge death
and the promise of resurrection through our Lord,
Jesus Christ -  is coming soon.  A full schedule of worship
and education opportunities will be available next week. 
For now, mark your calendars for Ash Wednesday, March 6
at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm.  The Lenten Program,
featuring the film series
Tales from the Madhouse,
will be on Wednesdays beginning March 13.
Regular Gatherings this week
(* = open to all to attend)


Education for Ministry, Monday, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Library
*Dream Group, Tuesday, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Library
Icon Sponsorship meeting, Tuesday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Marthas Room
Outreach Committee, Tuesday, 4:00 pm
* Open Library Use, Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
* Holy Eucharist and Healing Service, Wednesday, 12:00 noon, Church
* Marthas Knitting Guild, Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Marthas Room
Sisters of Grace, Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(call Donna Buckner or Mary Lou Daily for location)
* Sew Graceful, Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Marthas Room
* Memorial Service for John Malone, Saturday, 3:00 – 6:00 pm, Church
* = open for all to attend
Lay Weeders
Saturday, March 16
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

We will start working on the property in
preparation for the Icons in Transformation exhibit. 
Everyone is welcome. 
“Rain date” set for Saturday, March 23.

 
Icons in Transformation
April 28 until June 16

Grace Church will be hosting an internationally acclaimed art exhibit.
A variety of lectures, showings, and contemplative prayer times will be available.
Tell your neighbors.  You won't want to miss this!
If you were unable to attend the Opioid Forum that was held at Grace Church last month, here are links to some of the information and resources that were provided.

Substance Use Across the Lifespan in Haywood County
A Community Issue Needs a Community Solution
Reducing Stigma Through Compassionate Language
Call to Action:  What Can I Do?
The Most Respectful Way of Referring to People is as People
Language of Recovery
FREE YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Every Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Marthas Room


Open to Everyone!
(all ages and abilities welcome)
Accommodations can/will be made for those with physical challenges.
Please bring a mat if you have one.  Led by a certified yoga instructor.  
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Please Help Beautify the Sanctuary on Sundays

The 2019 sign-up sheet for flowers for the Sanctuary is now available.
You may provide flowers in honor or in memory of someone,
and enhance the experience
for everyone at Sunday services.
Thank you in advance!

The Sign-Up Sheet is available in Thatcher Hall.
If you have not yet retrieved the pledge envelopes you requested,
please contact Dawna in the Parish Office
(456-6029 or admin@gracewaynesville.com)
to make arrangements to get them.
BEYOND OUR DOORS
Guided Marriage Retreat
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
March 10-12


Led by Ned Martin, LPC and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist.
He is passionate about helping couples find their way into
supportive, enlivening, and loving relationships. 
For more information or to register,
click here  or call 800-222-4930.
CHALLENGE
Can YOU survive one month in poverty?

Wednesday, February 27, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Woodland Baptist Church
545 Crabtree Road, Waynesville


Mountain Projects and the United Way invite you to participate
in the NC Poverty Simulation Experience.
THE EVENT IS FREE.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE MAKING MINIMUM WAGE - OR LESS?

The NC Poverty Simulation is an educational event aimed to
raise awareness about the complexities of living in poverty in North Carolina.

This interactive tool provides a window into the lives of North Carolina's
low-income families and the struggles they face
to overcome barriers of joblessness,
homelessness, crime, illiteracy, and the lack of quality childcare.

This event is free and persons receiving an invitation from
Mountain Projects or the United Way are invited to participate. 
However, registration is required
Please email
Alice Ensley  to register.


            
U.S. NAVY BAND IN CONCERT
Thursday, February 21
7:30 - 9:45 pm


WCU Bardo Arts Center
199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee

For free tickets,
click here.
Echoes from the Mountains
Sue Richards and Robin Bullock Concert
Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm

 
Sponsored by Holy Family Episcopal Church, 419 Turnpike Roiad, Mills River.
Sue Richards and Robin Bullock blend the ancient and magical tones
of the Celtic harp with the powerful resonance of the
steel-string guitar, cittern, and mandolin, drawing on
Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Breton traditions to create
something truly unique:  beautiful and timeless, yet fresh and current.
Get your $20.00 tickets
here.

Our Lenten Rose in Bloom







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