GRACE NOTES July 2017 Grace United Church of Christ

307 N. Plymouth St., Culver, In 46511

Ph. 574-842-2331

e-mail graceculverucc@gmail.com

Office hrs. 9-12 T, W, F

NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY,

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!

Know the anchors of your life.

Several quotes regarding anchors in Christianity and life.

"When the early Christians did represent the sign of the cross on their monuments, they felt obliged to disguise it in some artistic and symbolical way. One of the oldest of the symbols

of the cross is the anchor. Originally a symbol of hope in general, the anchor takes on in this way a much higher meaning: that of hope based on the Cross of Christ. The similarity of the

anchor to the cross made the former an admirable Christian symbol." (Orazio Marucchi, "Archaeology of the Cross and Crucifix," Catholic Encyclopedia (1908), Vol. 4)

In some anchors, the "stock" at the top of the anchor reminded Christians of a cross. Anchors can symbolize different things depending on context; the anchor can be a simple allusion to nautical life, but it can also have a religious meaning, particularly for Christians. In this more religious context, anchors can represent feelings of hope, which is referred to in the Bible as the "anchor of the soul."

Because the anchor is used to secure a ship and keep it from moving out of a designated space, this piece of equipment is also commonly associated with safety. This sense of safety relates to the feeling of hope reflected in the Christian symbolic ideology. Additionally, the use of the anchor as a stand-in for a cross dates back to a time when Christians were persecuted.

“Do you have an anchor? I have found that a solid anchor is indispensable to one who intends to live life fully. To have an anchor is to be centered and well grounded. It is to have a vital spiritual base.” ― Steve Goodier, Joy Along the Way: Sixty-Second Readings That Make the Trip Worthwhile

When your life feels like you're on a sailboat, with no wind to fill your sails, there are still choic-es. You can drop anchor and enjoy your surroundings. Start your motor, if you have one. Grab an oar and start paddling, or wait for the wind to fill your sails once again. There are always other choices while crossing the ocean of life…” ― James A. Murphy, The Waves of Life Quotes and Daily Meditations

Food Pantry—especially need paper towels, toilet paper,

kleenex, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes &

toothpaste, laundry & dish soap.

Blessings in a Backpack continues to be a success. For

the summer we will collect Ritz or butter flavored

crackers and Individual cereal boxes.

Congratulations to Janette Surrisi. She graduated from

Valparaiso Law School—second in her class. Way to go!!

Grace UCC Council—June 20, 2017

Much has been accomplished: Member directory, concrete patio, power washed

sidewalks & stone wall, plants removed from bell tower—all complete!

Some work remains on the rock wall—tuck pointing and sealing.

Confirmation class will happen in the fall.

New Member class will be scheduled. Reviewing members are also welcome.

One of the large air conditioners on the roof needs to be replaced. Getting bids.

Next meeting—July 18, 2017

Go to UCC.org/dailydevotional.

Great devotional and it’s free.

Grace UCC BCE

Discussed plans for decorating the float.

We will try to have the float starting

position in front of the parsonage again.

We will decorate on Friday night at 6:30

and gather again at 8:30 AM on Saturday

morning for the finishing touch. We need

volunteers to ride the float. See Jan.

Next meeting July 18, at 5:45.

Keep these folks and their families in your prayers:

Jim Shore, John Elliott, Leroy Bean, Sandy Middleton, Pat Birk and Edna Mae

Craft at Miller’s, Bob Butler, Bob Puckett, Mary Louise Kreig, Stephanie Evans

(Lisa Elliott’s niece), Susan Thews and Dave & Sue Bendy.

Living away from Culver: Barb Howlett and Kate Hatten..

If you would like a visit or a call, please contact Lynn Young, Grace Pastoral

Care Leader at 574-540-1332.

Next MMM will be Tuesday, August. 15th

at 6:00. See you then.

Postponed due to Lakefest weekend.

Next Euchre

date is July 2nd,

at 5:30. Other

games available

and we have a

great pool table!!

Come join in the

fun!!

WOMEN’S VOICE

Janet Meyers was hostess and Helen provided the program. We opened with the program – Rick Clinger, a gospel/country singer/guitarist and cousin of several women at the meeting. He sang a variety of inspir-ing hymns we knew and one of his originals. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Women’s Voice will meet on

Wednesday, August 7th at 6:30.

All the women are invited.

Bingo at Miller’s is

another opportuni-

ty to bring a bit of

sunshine into the

lives of the

residents. If you

have a 4th Wednes-

day afternoon at

2:30 free, come

help.

Do you recognize

any of these fun

loving folks?

Put yourself in these chairs.

Relax! Enjoy!

July 2 (Sunday) at 5:30 — Euchre at Grace

July 9 (Sunday) - Noisy Offering

July 14 (Friday) - 6:30—Decorate float at parsonage

July 15 (Saturday)— Mid Month Meal postponed until August 15

8:30—finishing touch on float — Lakefest Parade

July 23 (Sunday) at 2:00—Miller’s Worship

July 26 (Wednesday at 2:30—Miller’s Bingo

Sunday

Worship

9am

Tuesdays

10 — 12

Food Pantry

Wednesdays

TOPS meeting

3 — 4:30

JULY BIRTHDAYS

1st— Jan Fitterling 2nd—Mike Chastain

7th—Sam Boys 14th Jenna Moise (Elliott)

23rd—Sean Surrisi

Please call church office with updates.

July Goings-On at Grace

Colouring Page for Fun or Meditation

Do your best coloring, put your name on the back, bring it or mail it to church

and we will vote on the best one by age category. There will be prizes!

Hope you will participate—it will be fun.

Worship Leader

Rev. Samuel Boys

Pastoral Care and Education Leader

Lynn Young

Church Secretaries

Kathy Berindei

Office ph. # 574-842-2331

Church e-mail: graceculverucc@gmail,com

Board of Christian Education

President: Jan Fitterling

Treasurer: Helen Fishburn

Grace United Church of Christ

Leadership List for 2017

Council

President: Cory Barnes (Elder)

Financial Sec.: Wanda VonEhr (Elder)

Treasurer: Dan Adams (Elder)

Vice-President: Susan Thews (Deacon)

Recording Secretary: Cory Barnes

BCE Liaison: Kathy Berindei (Elder)

Deacons:

Dave Bendy

Mike Fitterling

Women’s Voice

President: Wanda VonEhr

Vice President:: Mic Butler

Secretary: Kathy Berindei

Treasurer: Helen Fishburn

Grace United Church of Christ

307 N Plymouth St

Culver IN 46511

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