Grace Notes - Oct 5, 2025 17th Sunday After Pentecost

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***Holy Eucharist Service - 8am & 10am services***

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From the September 24, 2025 Meeting:

• Fund the Gap 2000 is at $2,280.00 as of 9/24/25. Thank you very much for your generous contributions. The campaign runs until 9/30/25.
• Grace Church received an Employee Retention of $18,431.33. The ERC was designed as a payroll tax credit during COVID-19. This money will be used to support staffing and payroll.
• The 6 exterior solid wood doors on the church have been cleaned, sanded, stained, and finished with 4 coats of marine varnish. A light sanding and new coat of varnish should be applied every 2 years to keep them looking beautiful. 

We are sorry to inform you but the Sisters Act Out Musical Comedy act has been postponed. A new date will be announced at a later time, so keep an eye out for it!

 It’s that special time of year again — our Blessing of the Animals is here! 🐾 Join us this Sunday, October 5 at 10 AM for a joyful, heartwarming service where we celebrate all of God’s creatures. Bring your beloved pets—furry, feathered, or scaled—as long as they're well-behaved and safely on a leash or in a crate. Don’t have a pet to bring? We also bless photos, ashes, and even stuffed animals! This is a wonderful event for the whole family, and we can’t wait to see you and your animal companions there! 

 Come out to the Port Huron CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12:30-2:30pm at the Blue River Park (registration at 12pm). Walk with others across the country to fight hunger locally and globally. Hosted by the Port Huron Olde Town Churches and Church World Service, this interfaith event supports vital resources like food, clean water, and farming tools. All are welcome! Let’s walk, give, and make a difference! 

Join us on Sunday, October 26th, from 5–7 PM in the 6th Street parking lot at Grace Episcopal Church for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat celebration! Church members will decorate their car trunks with spooky, silly, and creative themes while handing out candy to kids of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a safe, festive evening full of treats, laughter, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there—and if you’d like to participate, be sure to sign up in the Lees Lane Lobby! 

 If you’ve been thinking about taking this step—or know someone who is—we’d be honored to walk alongside you. Join us for a powerful Baptism Service on All Saints Day (11/2) as we celebrate new life, renewed faith, and the joy of transformation. Not sure where to start? Just call our office today—we're here to help! 

• All Saints Day (11/2) - If you would like to honor the memory of your loved ones during the service, please submit their names to the office by Tuesday, October 28. 

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
• Ravioli
• Canned Vegetables (Corn, Green Beans, Baked Beans)
• Fruit Cups
• Soup
• Toilet Paper
• Kleenex

•  Music News
  •  Weekly rehearsals for Blue Water Choir School and the Adult Choir will begin on October 8. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday, with BWCS meeting at 5:00 PM and the Adult Choir at 7:00 PM. 
• Soup Kitchen Help Needed
  •  We need two volunteers for the soup kitchen on Wednesday, October 29, from 1–4 PM. It’s a great way to serve our community and make a difference. Whether you're new or experienced, we’d love your help! If you're available, please let us know—we’d truly appreciate it! 
• Knitting, Crochet, And Crafts Group has a New Name:  Common Threads
  •  This new name reflects the creativity and connection we share through our time together. While the name has changed, everything you love about the group remains the same—great conversation, fun projects, and a welcoming space for all skill levels. We can’t wait to see you at our next gathering! 
• Good News Garden
  •  An enormous thank you to those who volunteered to water, weed and pick this summer: Deb Wine, Maureen Porada, Meghann Porada, and Roy Churchill and those secret helpers that have worked to keep the garden green and productive. Our garden serves our immediate community and it is continuously filled with people who enjoy the benefits of its bounty. The stories that people share tell of how the food in the garden and the stand have helped families and individuals in times of need are endless. In this space, we are truly loving our neighbors! ~Sara  
• 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. 

• Oct 4 - Sisters Act Out - To Be Rescheduled
• Oct 5 - Blessing of the Animals @ 10am

                     - OTC Crop Walk @ 12:30pm

• Oct 8 - BWCS Rehearsals begin @ 5pm

                      - Adult Choir Rehearsal @ 7pm

• Oct 25 - Faith Lutheran Annual Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner @5pm
• Oct 26 - Trunk or Treat from 5-7pm
• Oct 27 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am 

                        - Book Club @7pm

• Nov 2 - All Saints Day / Holy Baptism @10am
• Nov 6 - ECW’s Pot Luck Supper @ 6pm 
• Nov 7 - Yoga Class for Vets @7pm
• Nov 17 - Pop-up Pantry @ 10am
• 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 24 - No Bible Study
• Dec 25 - Christmas Day - Church Closed
• Dec 28 - No Adult Formation
• Jan 1, 2026 - New Years Day - Church Closed