What an exciting summer it has been for Living Grace!
Just thought I'd take a few moments to recap for you all the ways God's Grace has been ALIVE among us and in our community this summer.
Living Grace partnered with FaithPoint United Methodist Church for a very special week of VBS at the Middle School. Living Grace contributed not only students but teachers and a set-up crew, as together we learned what it means to "catch the wave of God's Amazing Love!" I myself had a ball teaching Bible stories to kids from the community with three very gifted middle-school aged volunteers.
Living Grace volunteers once again were front and center to support a great cause at the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. Once again, we were able to put our best foot forward with the community, running the ring-toss. By showing our support for the fire fighters and having fun with hundreds of community members, we were able to show that our heart really is in this community, and we believe God is doing great things here!
Just thought I'd take a few moments to recap for you all the ways God's Grace has been ALIVE among us and in our community this summer.
July 8: Frederick Keys Game!
Over forty Living Grace members and guests descended on Harry Grove stadium to watch our Frederick Keys triumph against the Winston-Salem Dash! Not only was this great fellowship, but as part of the group special, we all got to let out a cheer as our church's name came up on the scoreboard! This was one great way to let our community know Living Grace is a joyful place!
July 11-15: "Surf Shack" Vacation Bible School!
July 18-23: Urbana VFD Carnival Ring-Toss!
July 24-30: Group WorkCamp Mission Trip to Prince George, Virginia
Following one of our founding traditions of service in Christ's name, Living Grace sent five young men and three adult volunteers to Prince George, Virginia for a week of service and faith formation. Along with over three hundred Christians of all stripes, we painted, built decks, installed trailer skirting, related and prayed with residents, and made lasting friendships with other volunteers. As a first-timer, I was truly blown away by all that God was doing in and through that group.
June 30, July 7 & 21, August 4: Urbana Starlight Family Movie Festival!
For the first time ever, Living Grace reached out to our community by partnering with Frederick County Public Libraries to sponsor four outdoor family movie nights this summer. As a sponsor, we were able to set up a booth and hand out hundreds of coloring pages, crayons, and brochures, letting the whole community know about the Good News we proclaim at Living Grace.
These are just a few highlights of what we've been up to at Living Grace this summer, as we keep on growing disciples through worship, community and service. But we're not stopping here. Stay tuned through our newsletter for what's coming up for the fall at Living Grace. If we haven't seen you in a while, we miss you! We'd love to have you worship with us, and celebrate God's Living Grace!
Peace,
Pr. Tim
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