Good morning, Community Grace Church Family. As we continue with our series The Creed we get to one of the “busiest” parts of the Apostles Creed. It says a lot in a few short lines. It reads that Jesus, “ascended into Heaven…He's returning to judge the quick and the dead.” Get all that?! Let’s at least briefly look at each part together today.

Mark 16.19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 

Alistair Begg: It has been estimated that 1 in 25 verses of the New Testament in some way relates to the…return of Jesus Christ.

Elders: Mon. March 23 @ 6 PM.

Official Board: Tues. March 24 @ 6 PM.

West Penn Ministerium: April 9 at 9:30 AM here at CGC.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mar 22nd      Palm Sunday Breakfast sign up deadline

Mar 22nd       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 23rd      Elders @ 6pm

Mar 24th       Official Board Meeting @ 6pm

Mar 25th       Ladies’ Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Mar 26th       Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

Mar 28th       Basic First Aid class @ 1pm

Mar 29th       Palm Sunday Breakfast @ 9am

Mar 29th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Mar 29th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Mar 31st       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 1st          Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Apr 1st          Ladies’ food & fellowship night @ 6:30pm

Apr 5th          Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 5th          Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 5th          Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 9th         West Penn Ministerium @ 9:30am

Apr 9th         Ladies’ Breakfast at Kelly’s @ 9am

Apr 12th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 12th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 12th       Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 14th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 7pm

Apr 15th       Men of Community Bible Study @ 6:30pm

Apr 19th        Adult Bible Fellowship @ 9-10am

Apr 19th       Worship Service and Kidland @ 10:30am

Apr 19th       Carry-In Luncheon following Worship

Apr 19th        Straight Ahead @ 6pm

Apr 23rd       Ladies’ Book Club @ 6pm

March Trustees:             

Tom Jones

Dan Bennett

Prayer Requests:

Prayer requests are eventually rotated off to keep them current. To update names, simply request them to be resubmitted. Also, prayer requests can be added to the church’s private group Facebook page or contact the church office at admin@communitygrace.online. 

We are currently sending out prayer requests by email. If you or anyone you know is not receiving these, please let me know. I have found that some of the emails we have on record are not correct.

Kidland Nursery

Is your little one having a hard morning? Come utilize a fun, peaceful atmosphere, private nursing/napping room, changing station, and qualified volunteers ready to help ease the Sunday morning stress! We welcome your children under two years old on Sunday mornings during the worship service starting at 10:30am. The nursery is located to the right of the stairs in the lobby.

Ladies’ Book Club

Ladies’ Book Club will generally be meeting the 4th Thursday of every month.  The next meeting will be held March 26th at 6:00pm and we will be discussing “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay. If you have any questions, contact Alice Wallace at 574.265.5149. Copies of the 2026 Book Club List are located at “Connection Central” by the side entrance.

Basic First Aid

A Basic First Aid class is being offered for March 28th at 1pm at the Bedford Ambulance Center. Church attendees are welcome to sign up. The cost is $20 per person. Please contact Jeff Eisaman to sign up or contact him on the church FB page. Spaces are limited.

Mission’s Trip Donations

The goal for Josiah Seese’s mission trip has been met! He would like to thank those who gave so generously. Any overage will benefit his team members who have a shortfall. Prayer support will also be appreciated.

Coins For Camp

Save your loose change and place it in a jar to help send our youth to Camp Mantowagan. Most of the jars have been taken but you can still donate to this fund.  Just drop a check in the offering box and mark in the memo area “Camp Mantowagan” or “Coins For Camp”.

Camp Mantowagan Registration

Summer Camp registration will open on March 14th. Camp is available for all ages from those entering 2nd grade to our 2025 graduates. There is a $30 deposit paid to the church for individual campers. If you have more than one camper the deposit will be $25 per camper. On your registration, mark “Pay by Check” as your method of payment and our fundraiser will cover the remainder. Pick up your flier and registration instructions in the lobby and register online. 

Palm Sunday Breakfast

Everyone in our church family is invited to attend the Palm Sunday breakfast on Sunday, March 29th, beginning at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. The fellowship team will provide pancakes, sausage, drinks, and table service. You are welcome to bring breakfast casseroles, pastries, or fruit to share. To plan for the event, please sign up at “Sign-up Central” on or before March 22nd.

Summer Backpack Ministry

This summer will be the third year we will be able to minister to some families of the Everett area through the summer backpack program. (Last year we had about 40 students.) Twice a month during the summer we provide a bag of groceries with things the kids could make on their own. There are several ways you can help:

1)   Pray for the families

2)   Donate food items or donate money through your offering. (Just mark Summer Backpack on the memo line.)

3)   Volunteer to help pack bags and distribute to families (dates will be determined closer to summer)

If you would like to help, see Melissa Seese, Amy Sobzack, or Laurel Serafin.

March items: canned Chef Boyardee or SpaghettiOs (preferably pull-tab cans). Put items in the bin inside the entrance doors at the bottom of the steps.

Ladies’ Night of Food and Fellowship

Attention Ladies of CGC: We are having a night of food and fellowship on April 1st, no this is not a joke for April Fools day. It’s a night of Dips, Dessert, and Drinks (soda, tea, or punch). Please comment on FB or sign up at “Sign-Up Central” if you plan to attend and what you will bring. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm.

Men of Community Bible Study

Men, join us for our Men of Community Bible Study. The study groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays (in-person and via zoom) at 7 pm and Wednesdays (in person) at 6:30pm. Please see Shawn Ritchey for additional info and the “Upcoming Events” calendar for meeting dates.

Ladies’ Breakfast

The Ladies’ Breakfast meets every 2nd Thursday of each month at Kelly’s Restaurant at 9 am. Ladies of all ages are invited to share in a time of fellowship while enjoying a delicious breakfast. If you have any questions, contact Nellie Howsare at 652.6220.

Church Family Directory

Join our Community Grace Church Family Directory. Whether you are a member or a regular attender, you are welcome to join. Pick up your copy of the Church Directory Guidelines at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.

Straight Ahead

Students in grades 6th thru 12th are welcome to join the fun. Check out the information and forms on our website regarding upcoming ministry opportunities at communitygrace.online!!

We meet Sunday nights from 6 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. You don’t have to be a member of our church—everyone is welcome and bring a friend!!

Offering Envelopes

If you would like to have envelopes for your gift giving, contact Karen Jones at finance@communitygrace.online. You can also give online at the church’s website at communitygrace.online.

Lost & Found

There are several items in our lost and found basket.

 Check it out, it might be yours! Lost and found basket is located on the shelf above the coat rack in the lobby.

Mailboxes

Just a reminder to periodically check your mailbox. Mailboxes are located at the right-side of the front doors.

Church Directory on Your Mobile Device

Now you can sync our church directory directly to your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device with a FREE app! You must be a participant of our Family Directory. Pick up a form on the “Connection Central” Wall.

Get Connected

Would you like to receive a phone call, email or text when there is an announcement or prayer request?

If so, fill out the “Get Connected” form located on the “Connection Central” Wall and drop it off in the church office.