Grace Notes - January 18, 2026 3rd Sun. after the Epiphany

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*NO 8AM SERVICE ON JANUARY 25, 2026*

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•  Grace Church will hold our Annual Parish Meeting on January 25, 2026 at 11:30am. Join us! 
• Annual Meeting Lunch - January 25 at 11:30am - Main Dining Area:  Sign-up sheets are in the Lees Lane Lobby to provide soup, bread, and dessert for our Annual Meeting lunch. Please have your food to the Main Dining Area (basement) by 10:30am on the 25th . If you don’t feel like “fixing”, please sign up to help set up or clean up. Let’s gather our community and work together to look back at 2025 and forward to 2026 as we carry out our Mission: Sharing God’s Transforming LOVE with all through worship, fellowship and service. 

Have you seen the previews for Mary on Netflix? Join us at Grace Episcopal Church at 1pm, in the Gathering Place, for a group viewing as we embark on this epic journey with Mary. From a miraculous event to a ruthless king, let’s experience her brave fight to bring Jesus into the world. Popcorn will be provided! Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and beverages to enhance your viewing experience! 

Friday the 13th is coming up and we are going to lean into the fun! Join us at 6pm for Black Cat Bingo, a night of bingo fun, laughter and community. Just bring a wrapped white elephant gift, a dish to pass and a friend (or many friends) to share in the games! There is no bad luck here, just a great night with friends and family! Everyone is welcome! 

We are now collecting palm crosses from previous years to be used for Ash Wednesday. Please bring them to church and place them in one of the four baskets located throughout the church. We ask that you return them by Shrove Tuesday (2/17). Thank you in advance for your help!

The YMCA of Port Huron generously opens its showers to members of our homeless community and really needs more bath towels. Towels don’t need to be new—clean, gently used ones are appreciated as well. This is an ongoing drive, and we’re also collecting washcloths (no hand towels), personal hygiene items, and socks. Please place your donations on the cart at the Lee’s Lane door, and ECW will make sure everything gets to the YMCA. Thank you so much for your 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: 

• 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. 
• 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!  
• Soup Kitchen Needs Your Help
  •   Are you interested in volunteering at the Soup Kitchen and making a difference in our community? Your time and support can bring hope and nourishment to those in need. Additional dates will be available soon. To get involved or learn about future opportunities, please email Nancee Armstrong at nearmstr1@gmail.com. Click here to explore a moment of grace shared at the soup kitchen: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:57c66150-e972-43c5-a48f-513f0ccb0676 
• Winter Essentials Still Needed
  • 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. A Huge Thank You goes out to everyone that has donated so far. You are making such a huge difference in our community and helping those in need!

•  Feb 1st - Sunday School returns for youth ages K-5th grades. Youth will begin their morning in church and then be released during the service to attend their Sunday School Session. They will return during the Passing of the Peace so we can have communion together.
• Feb 1st - Youth Group meets following the service and a snack grab. This is for all youth people from 6th-12th grades. 
• Feb 4 (Wednesday)- The Grace Youth Choir will meet for rehearsal at the following times:
  •     K-5th grade - 5:30-6pm
  •     6th-12th grade 6:15-6:45pm

                  *Please see Ms. Young, Mrs. Allen or Mrs. O’Brien with questions. 

• Acolytes - If you are interested in being an acolyte, please speak to Jason Gibson.
• Feb 8-Parent/Grandparent Meeting - This is for all adults caring for K-12th grade youth following the 10am service. Please grab a coffee and snack and join us in the library for a brief meeting about our programming.

• Jan 17 - Altar Guild Meeting @ 10am
• Jan 25 - Annual Meeting @ 11:30pm (No 8am Service)
• Feb 1 - Vestry Commissioning Service @ 10am

                       - Sunday School Returns (K-5th Grade)

                        - Youth Group Meets following the 10am service

• Feb 4 - Movie Matinee (Mary) @ 1pm
• Feb 8 - Parent/Grandparent Meeting for Youth Ministries
• Feb 13 - Black Cat Bingo @ 6pm
• Feb 17 - Palm Crosses Due Back

                         - Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Supper 5pm-7pm (MDA)

• Feb 18 - Ash Wednesday
• Feb 28 - Altar Cleaning @ 10am
• Mar 28 - Palm Cross Making/Decorating for Palm Sunday @10am
• Mar 29 - Palm Sunday