All treasurers: when you receive your statement in January for December, bring in your groups checkbook, ledger and canceled checks (if you receive them) for the entire year 2011. Please place them in the designated box in the foyer.

Mission Update

Worship Committee is in need of a new nursery coordinator. Heather Smith is no longer able to continue and would like a replacement. Heather said she has reliable girls working in the nursery, but still we need an adult to be in charge and oversee the department Contact Heather Smith of Paula Schulte if interested.

Men's Lenten Breakfasts

February 25 at St. Malachy's     March 3 at First UMC     March 10 at First Congregational     March 17 at Grace Methodist     March 24 at First Presbyterian     March 31 at First Lutheran

 

All Church Music Day - April 15

All are welcome to participate.... Vocal, instrumental, etc. Contact Lynne or Becky if interested or need more information.

2012 Grace UMC Calendars Available

Pick up your free copy of our 2012 calendar in the lobby. The calendar is 13 months and starts with December 2011. Please thank the following companies for sponsoring our calendar:  Geneseo Good Samaritan Society Village, Vandemore Funeral Home, Central Bank, and NorthsideRexall Drug Store.
 

Media Ministry by Deb Norman

I am thoroughly enjoying the media ministry. In order for the slides to be prepared and transferred to the worship team, I need your help with the following guidelines:

1. Slides or info for slides (pre service or during the service) must be to me by 4pm Thursday for that Sunday’s service.
2. I’m happy to make any of the slides or copy and paste your premade Power Point slides into that week’s service. Again, just need that info by 4pm Thursday for that Sunday’s service.
3. I love making videos set to music, or slideshows of any photos from various committees, groups, activities, etc. However, I need a week’s notice to complete those.
4. Finally I really shouldn’t be accepting calls while I’m at work. I can be reached by email danz@mchsi.com or I will return phone messages left at 309-507-1741.
Once the slides are prepared they must be transferred to the individuals operating the laptop during services who need time to view the slides and practice for Sunday’s service. Thank you all for your help.
 

Nametags

We are asking everyone to remember to wear their nametag on Sunday morning.
 

Sign up sheets are available in the lobby for supplying alter flowers or to be a greeter. If you would like to serve as liturgist, please contact Nancy DeFauw at 936-1300 to select a date.

REMINDERS:

Please remember to schedule meetings through the office so a room assignment can be made. Hopefully this avoids confusion as we have outside groups use our facilities as well as church committees , Bible studies, UMW circles, etc.
 

The prayer list that is in the weekly bulletin needs to be updated. The prayer group prays weekly for the concerns or joys of the people/items that are submitted. Please leave a message in the prayer box or email the church if you have an up-date or change.