Grace Episcopal Church
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Grace Notes
11 September 2013
Special Edition
The regular weekly edition of Grace Notes will publish tomorrow, 12
September, as scheduled. This is a special
edition to call your attention to a major advance in how opportunities for
ministry are communicated and cultivated.
The parish website at www.gracesheboygan.com now features
extensive new content on ministries and how these relate to spiritual gifts
that you have. On the pull down menus
for Worship and for Outreach you will find an inventory and description of
ministry opportunities, cross-referenced and classified according to the gifts
of the Holy Spirit that are manifested in these ministries. You can now get information, quickly and
in-depth, that explains what we are doing, and how the gifts that you have
relate to these ministries.
1.
The spiritual gifts inventory and
classifications build on work done by Dcn. Michele Whitford and Mary Clabots.
2.
The gathering and classification of information
was performed by Jack Westfall, with input from Dcn. Michele, and from Juergen Pietzner and Elizabeth Schaffenburg. The
classification also builds on work performed in 2012 by the Parish Life Guild,
led by Bobbi Kraft.
3.
The construction of all of this into a web page
application was undertaken by Jon Whitford.
What should you do?
1.
Thank the people who have made this resource
available!
2.
Pray about how you are called to serve, and how
you may discern the gifts you have to offer.
3.
Look at the information closely, to consider how
in the Faith Alive process (the schedule is below) will allow you to come
together with all of the parish to discern a call to ministry, and to identify
what ministries need to be added to our inventory.
Faith Alive: A schedule for the retreat:
TIME
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Grace Parishioners
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ADULTS & TEENAGERS
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NURSERY
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THURSDAY
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24 HOUR - Please Sign-up
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PRAYER
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VIGIL BEGINS at 5:00pm
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FRIDAY
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5:45 PM
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Supper
for Everyone – Meet the Faith Alive Visitors / Guests
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x
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4:30
PM
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6:40 PM
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Program
in Parish Hall
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x
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TO
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7:35 PM
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Small
Groups
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Note
1
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Children’s
Activity
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9:00
PM
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8:45 PM
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Program
in Parish Hall
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x
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9:00 PM
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ADJOURN
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SATURDAY
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10:00 AM
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Neighborhood
Coffees
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Note
2
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8:15
PM To
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12:00 N
2:00 PM
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Men’s
Luncheon /Women’s Luncheon
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Note
2
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2:00
PM
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6:00 PM
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Pot
Luck Dessert in Parish Hall (for all)
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x
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6:30 PM
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Program
in Parish Hall
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x
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Including children's skit
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4:30
PM
To
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7:35 PM
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Small
Groups
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Note
1
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Children’s
Activity
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9:00
PM
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8:45 PM
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Prayer
Teams in Church
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x
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9:00 PM
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ADJOURN
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SUNDAY
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8:00 AM
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Church
Service
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Sunday
School and Christian Education & Nursery
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10:15 PM
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Church
Service
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12:00 N
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FA
Team Leaves After Extended Coffee Hour
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Coffee
Hour and Follow-Up
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As
Usual
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4:00 – 5:00PM
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All
Parish Follow-up Meeting
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Note 1: Adults will go to adult small groups, and the
teens will go to their own small group
Note2: Only adults at coffees, and luncheon. Teens will have their own activity. Teens should meet at the church at 10:00 AM
Parish Notices
§ Citizenship Celebration - Recently, Ellen Aparicio
passed her citizenship test and will have her oath ceremony later this month to
become a U.S. Citizen. To celebrate her accomplishment, Paul and Andrea
Aparicio will be offering an American themed lunch with a hot dog bar and apple
pie after the 10:15 service on September 29th. Please join us in
celebrating with Ellen on her accomplishment.
§ It’s
the start of a new program year!
Sunday, September 8th we started a new academic year here at Grace
Church. The Sunday School includes 4K-5th grade will meet at 9:00am.
They will be Weaving God’s Promises
throughout the year with lessons in Old Testament, New Testament and the Church
Year. 6th -12th grade will be experiencing Film School,
where they will engage in film with a focus on living into Gods will in
everyday life. The Youth Group will be meeting Sunday evenings from 5-7pm and
will be practicing all aspects of Discipleship. The Sunday morning adult class
will be looking studying the book of Romans led by Fr. Schaffenburg.
Catechumenate will begin Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm. If you are interested
in Catechumenate there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
§ Faith
Alive is coming to Grace! September 20-22, 2013
I prayed that the Lord would use the Weekend to begin a time of spiritual
renewal in the parish. The result was far beyond what I had hoped. Nearly every
person who attended the Weekend recommitted his or her life to Christ at the
Sunday worship. Most have spoken of experiencing a needed spiritual renewal in
their lives. I believe that this Weekend marks a turning point in the spiritual
growth of this congregation.
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Church of the Good Shepherd, LaBelle, Florida
§ "Conversations
in the Kitchen" Have you ever
heard the phrase, "Please don't make a decision about me, without
me." Well, no worries about that...we WANT your input! After the
10:15 Mass on September 15th, we invite you to grab a cup of coffee and settle
in for "Conversations in the Kitchen"; A brief, yet lively
informational sharing about all things Grace's kitchen. Together, we'll
brainstorm how to keep our kitchen user-friendly for all, learn how things
work/where things go and share in an entertaining demonstration of cross-contamination
and proper handwashing. (Hint: Get ready to sing your ABC's) Everyone is
welcome-your expertise, ideas, requests, concerns and inquiries are
valued!
§ A
Day of Healing: On September 14,
2013, A Day of Healing is a spiritual and instructional journey that consists
of teaching and worship for people of all denominations, especially for those
who seek to carry on the healing ministry of Jesus in their local communities.
The sessions are led by Rev. Paul Feider who is nationally known for his work in
spiritual direction, healing prayer and scripture study. Topics for the
day include: Healing in the Gospels and through history; Dealing with Bitter
Roots and Inner Vows, Healing our Image of God; Healing Self-esteem; Healing
Intimacy in Relationships. Arrival and registration is at 8:45am and the
teachings beginning at 9:00 am and finishing at 4:00 pm. This is held in
St John’s Church and Center for Inner Peace at 1513 Pinewood Lane in New
London, WI. Lunch is provides along with coffee and snacks.
§ The second Day on November 2 will address: Healing Miscarriage;
Dealing with Evil; Healing Depression; Healing the Dying; Healing Marriage and
Wounds of Divorce.
§ Bishop
Search: For all information
concerning the search for the eighth Bishop of Fond du Lac please go to bishopsearch.info. Full
biographies of the candidates are now available. Printed copies are available at the parish
office.
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