Grace Notes - July 26, 2026 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Join us for Holy Eucharist at 9am every Sunday!

Starting September 13 we will be switching to 10am Holy Eucharist!

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SAVE THE DATE:          GARAGE SALE - JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2026

Backpack Blessing - TBD

Parking Lot Prayers - TBD

• July 30 - Garage Sale Setup starts at 10:30am
• July 31 - Garage Sale from 10am - 3pm
• August 1 - Garage Sale from 10am - 3pm
• August 2 - Garage Sale Closeout from 10am - 12:00pm
• August 4 - National Night Out from 5 - 7pm
• August 5 - In-reach/ Outreach Meeting Canceled
• August 12 - Pampered Chef Fundraiser Party starts at 6:30pm
• September 2 - Bible Study Resumes from 10 - 11am
• September 6 - Holy Eucharist last 9am service
• September 7 - Labor Day
• September 13 - Kickoff Sunday
  • Holy Eucharist 10am service time begins
  • Adult Formation begins at 9am
  • Sunday School begins at 10:15am
• September 14 - Pop - Up Food Pantry
• September 17 - Common Threads adds 3rd Thursday of each month
• September 18 - Bingo Night from 6pm - 8pm
• October 4 - Blessing of the Animals at 10am

We are looking for temporary storage space near the church to help store Garage Sale items ahead of our event. If you have space available or know of a nearby option, please contact either Nancee Armstrong or the church office—we would really appreciate the help. 

• Garage Sale Update 
  • July 30 - Setup starts at 10:30am
  • July 31 & August 1 - Sale runs from 10am-3pm 
  • August 2 - Closeout from 10am - 12pm
• Volunteers Needed: The volunteer sign-up sheet is available in the Lees Lane Lobby. Whether you can help with setup, during the sale, or cleanup, we'd love to have your support. If you're unable to volunteer, you can still make a difference by signing up to bring food for our team or donating cases of bottled water for our volunteers and customers. 
• Donations & Pickup Assistance : have items you'd like to donate but can't transport them to Grace? Give the church office a call! If you're downsizing or need help getting your donations to the church, we can help coordinate transportation. We'd love to assist—just reach out. 
• Come Find a Treasure! Discover great deals on furniture, home appliances, toys, home décor, and a wide variety of household items. You never know what unique treasure you'll find!

•  Volunteers are needed to supervise cornhole games. Please sign up for an hour on the sheet in Lees Lane Lobby. 
• Join the churches of Olde Town for an evening of fellowship and getting to know your neighbors! The event will be held at St. Joseph Church's side yard at 7th and Chestnut from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, and water, along with games and activities for all ages. Please bring your own lawn chair and plan to join us rain or shine. 

Have your meals become ho-hum? Are you tired of constantly trying to come up with something new? Well, never fear! The Grace Episcopal Church Women are hosting a Pampered Chef FUNd-raising Party to benefit the church's general fund! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and frivolity as you enjoy appetizers, see new products, and even be able to try your hand at some new products! The FUN begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Gathering Place at Grace. For details call the church office or Mary Lou Creamer.

The YMCA of Port Huron provides shower access for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. While we are still collecting new or clean, gently used towels, we are also asking for personal hygiene items, socks, and washcloths (no hand towels). Please place donations on the cart at the Lee’s Lane door, and ECW will ensure they are delivered to the YMCA. 

Thank you for your continued kindness and support!

The Outreach Committee expresses a thank you to our Grace Family for your continued pantry support. The following items are needed for seniors and Roosevelt families: 

• Soup
• Crackers
• Canned Pasta
• Canned Fruit
• Fruit Cups
• Canned Vegetables
• Mac & Cheese
• Individual Snacks
• Jell-O Cups
• Pudding Cups
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Napkins
• Tissues

Donations can be dropped off during regular office hours of 

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday on the silver food/donation cart 

located in the Lees Lane Lobby.

• Need Food? -   If you or your family need food assistance, please visit: https://forms.gle/6xY42o6nMa8ystw87 to contact Rev. Shadrack Owuor or Ven. Linda Crane, to access our food pantry. All requests for assistance will be kept confidential.

• Clothes Line Help Needed -  We need your help! Donate your clean gently used T-Shirts to Grace. Each donation helps provide comfortable clothing for our neighbors in need. Each donation is a meaningful way to share care and support with individuals and families in our community. Please place T-Shirt donations in the collection basket located by the Deacon's office. All donations are bagged up with a kind note and hung up in our community garden's clothes line. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors and making a difference!

• Lost and Found Box - We've placed a lost and found box in the copy room. If you or someone you know is missing something, be sure to check the box!

• Prayer List Update -  To keep our prayer list current, we’ve moved to a 4-week prayer cycle. Names will remain on the list for four Sundays unless we’re asked to extend them. Submit requests in the Lees Lane Lobby, by calling 810-985-9539, or online at www.graceporthuron.net/prayer-request. Thank you for supporting one another in prayer. 

• Book Club: Join us July 27 at 7pm, for our Book Club Meeting at Grace. This meeting we will be discussing "The Widows Adventures" by Charles Dickinson. Join us as we follow two elderly sisters on a cross-country journey filled with humor, reflection, and emotional discovery. The story explores family, forgiveness, loneliness, and the freedom to begin again. 

• Forward Day By Days Available: Forward day-by-day books are available near Ven. Linda’s office. If you would like one, we kindly ask for a donation of $1.50 for the smaller books and $2.00 for the larger books, when available. Donations help support continued availability. Thank you for your support. 

• Flower Memorials Available :  Did you know that altar flowers not only make our worship space more beautiful, but are also shared after each service in smaller vases and delivered to those who could use a little extra love? During the summer months, however, altar flower memorial dates are often harder to fill, and we could use your help. If you would like to sponsor a vase (or two) in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the office with the dedication name(s), the giver(s), and your preferred date. A donation of $45 per vase will help cover the cost, and dates most in need of sponsorship are listed below. Please note that due to a cost increase, starting August 1, all flower memorial's will increase to $50. Thank you for helping to make our worship space more welcoming and for sharing care and kindness through this meaningful ministry.

  
  

            8/16/26 - 2 memorials available          8/30/26 - 2 memorials available

• Niche Flower Holder for Columbarium Now Available:  Our columbarium now offers Niche Flower Holders to provide families with a respectful way to place flowers in remembrance of those interred. A suggested donation of $45 is requested to help offset the cost of each holder, and we will be pleased to arrange installation on your loved one’s niche in a timely manner once the donation is received. To obtain a niche flower holder, please contact either Maureen or Angie. 

• Kroger Community Rewards: Our church continues to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you are already enrolled, please check the bottom of your Kroger receipt to confirm that your purchases are being credited to the program. If you are not currently enrolled—or if your enrollment has expired—it may be time to renew, as registration must be updated annually. To do so, visit Kroger.com, select Savings & Rewards, then click Community Rewards, and follow the prompts to renew your enrollment. This is an easy and meaningful way to support our church through everyday purchases.

• Did you know? That you can leave Grace Episcopal Church in your will?? Consider helping the church by using the following wording: “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Grace Episcopal Church, a non-profit church, with the current address of 1213 Sixth Street, Port Huron, MI 48060, and its successor, the greater of $_______, or ________ percentage of my gross estate, to be used in such manner as determined by their financial policies and bylaws.”  

• Grace Ministry needs you!  Have you ever thought abut being a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector? Is God calling you to this Ministry? If so, please contact Ven. Linda Crane or Rev. Shadrack. 

•  Need Safe Church Training? Visit here to take the online course: https://tinyurl.com/jrfp8t2y Remember to send Angie a copy of your certificate so we can keep it on file. Thank you!  

• The Diocese of the Great Lakes is now offering Dismantling Racism Training: Becoming Beloved Community online. This free course is 6 weeks and last for at least 3 years. The Zoom class registration can be reached by visiting https://tinyurl.com/3r9f5cum. Participants must register for all 6 classes and attend every class in order to receive credit. After registering, you should receive an email from the Diocese or the registration platform with additional information about what to expect and the next steps to follow. The classes meet on Thursdays starting August 27 and finishing October 1 from 12-1:15 PM. After completion of the final class you will be sent a short survey that must be completed and turned in to receive full credit. Once your certificate is sent to you, we do ask that you forward it to our secretary so records can be updated. Thank you!

• As part of The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, we invite you to visit greatlakesepiscopal.org to learn more about the Diocese and its many ministries.

• Upcoming Pop-Up Food Pantries
  • July 24 from 10-11am, Faith Living Lutheran - 310 S. Parker Street, Marine City
  • July 25 from 10-11am, Father Dunn Hall - 310 N. Main St, Yale
  • August 12 from 10-11am, Harbor Impact - 1963 Allen Road, Smith Creek
  • August 20 from 12-1pm, Valiant Church - 5242 N. Black River Road, Croswell
  • August 21 from 10-11am, Faith Living Lutheran - 310 S. Parker St., Marine City
  • August 27 from 3-4pm, Kohler - 8744 E. Burnside Road, Brown City
  • August 29 from 10-11am, Father Dunn Hall - 310 N. Main St., Yale