Grace Notes - Nov 9, 2025 22nd Sunday After Pentecost

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***Morning Prayer - Nov 9 & 16, 2025 - 8am & 10am services***

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Kids and youth in grades 3–12 are invited to Disciples & Dragons — an online, faith-filled Dungeons & Dragons adventure beginning November 5 and meeting monthly through June, 2026. Reg by Nov. 5 to get a set of playing dice!

    Zoom Dates: 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6 and 6/3. 

    Visit https://tinyurl.com/Disciples-and-Dragons to sign up. 

*This event is hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan and the Great Lakes. For any questions, please reach out to the Diocese office.

Join us for a free yoga class dedicated to veterans and their families, offered in gratitude for their service. This class is open to all experience levels-whether your band new to yoga or have practiced before. Mats will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Space is limited, so please be sure to sign up in advance. Sign-up sheet is located in the Lees Lane Lobby or email your information to secretary@graceporthuron.net. 

 Get ready for a delicious afternoon at the Ally Center’s Soup Contest! Grace will be proudly participating, and we’d love for you to join in the fun. The event kicks off at 2pm at 1519 Military Street in Port Huron (the old Atrium building). The Soup Group will be serving their best soup as part of a community fundraiser to support the Ally Center. For just $5 per person, you can taste all the soups, enjoy great food, friendly competition, and community spirit-all for a good cause. Don’t forget to vote for Grace! For questions or more information, please contact Linda Brennan or Suzanne O’Brien.  

 Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in The Gathering Place at Grace Episcopal Church. Treat yourself to a delicious variety of freshly baked breads, muffins, pies, cookies, brownies, and more—there’s something for everyone! Come for the homemade goodies, stay for the fellowship, and help us make this year’s sale our best yet. We can’t wait to see you there! 

 A calming and reflective service designed for those who are struggling or experiencing pain this holiday season. This time of year can be difficult for many, and we want to offer a space of peace and comfort. If you know someone who is hurting, please invite them to join us. 

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are hosting a Winter Essentials Drive, collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and hand or foot warmers to hang on the clothesline in the Good News Garden for anyone in need of warmth this season. Monetary donations are also welcome, and the ECW will gladly do the shopping for you. Donations can be dropped off in the Gathering Place, and anyone with questions is encouraged to see Jane Clay or Mary Gale McPharlin for more information.

The season of Christmas is approaching!! We are going to partner, again, this year with the Council on Aging and provide Christmas for 30 seniors. The angels are available at the church in the Lees Lane Lobby. We are asking your gifts be returned to the church by Sunday, December 7th, to the library. Thank you so very much for your generosity. 

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: 

• Spaghetti Sauce
• Spaghetti O's
• Saltine Crackers
• Ravioli
• Canned Vegetables (Corn, Green Beans, Baked Beans)
• Fruit Cups
• Soup
• Toilet Paper
• Kleenex

• Prayer List Update
  •  To keep our prayer list current, we’ve moved to a 4-week prayer cycle as of 9/21/25. 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. 
• Forward Day by Day Books Available
  •  Don't forget to grab your November, December and January "Forward Day by Day" editions outside Linda's office at Grace. Donations of $1.50 for small books and $2.00 for large ones are appreciated. Get yours today! 
• Fund the Gap Shirt Sale is Back!
  • Spread some holiday cheer with a new Grace t-shirt or sweatshirt! Order online today by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/Grace-Merch. These cozy shirts make a wonderful Christmas Gift for friends and family, and every purchase helps support Fund the Gap! All orders are due Nov 30 - don't miss your chance to grab one! 
• Gentle Weather Reminder
  •  As winter approaches, we just want to kindly remind everyone that Grace follows the same schedule as Port Huron Schools when it comes to weather. If the schools are closed due to snow or other weather conditions, our church will also be closed for everyone’s safety. We care about each of you—please stay safe, cozy, and warm this season!  

• Nov 7 - Yoga Class for Vets @7pm
• Nov 9 - Morning Prayer 
• Nov 16 - Morning Prayer

                          - Soup Contest @2pm (Ally Center)

• Nov 17 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am

                         -  Book Club @ 7pm

• Nov 23 - Altar Guild Bake Sale @ 9am-12pm
• Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Day-Church Closed
• Dec 7 - Altar Guild - Advent Decorating Day w/ Light Lunch after 10am service
• Dec 14 - No Adult Formation 
• Dec 21 - Blue Christmas @ 6:30pm
• Dec 24 - No Bible Study
• Dec 25 - Christmas Day - Church Closed
• Dec 28 - No Adult Formation

          *******************   2026 ******************* 

• Jan 1 - New Years Day - Church Closed
• Jan 17 - Altar Guild Meeting
• Jan 21 - Movie Matinee (Mary) @ 2pm
• Jan 26 - Annual Meeting