Dear Church Family,

The day has arrived! This Sunday,

June 2nd, immediately following our

10:50 worship service, we are all invit-

ed to bless and – for the first time –

feast our eyes upon our new kitchen and fellowship

hall! This has been a dream of the congregation and

its pastors as well as a need for many, many years and

it has come true!

As a church family, you will be part of blessing this

new facility, and you will get a peek at the Agape ex-

pansion in the basement as well. I believe that you

will be amazed, impressed, and grateful! Some of you

will remember the online picture of a very old, non-

functioning, and gigantic South Bend stove. This

same stove – completely refurbished, functioning su-

perbly well, and shining (thanks to David Lightfoot) –

is one of the centerpieces of our new kitchen! This is

only one example of the transformation that has oc-

curred over these past few months. You will not want

to miss this moment in time!

On this same day, we will welcome our eight new

Project Transformation interns to Grace and to our

community! To celebrate their arrival, we will be serv-

ing finger foods in our new kitchen immediately fol-

lowing worship and the blessing of all things new.

You will be doubly blessed on this day – you will

see a new creation, and you will meet the young

people who will be working with Grace to trans-

form the lives of those in our community!

We are blessed to be a blessing, and I am anticipating

with great joy sharing this time with all of you.

Whether you have been one who has dreamed about

this for years or whether you have just arrived on the

scene, you are a part of the joy!

Grace and Peace,

Judith Reedy

Pastor’s Word

JUNE 2, 2013 GRACE NEWS

Grace NewsGrace News

Inside this issue: SUNDAY, June 2

Judith Reedy preaching

“What Does Faith Look Like?”

Scripture: Luke 7: 1-10

Communion Rail Offering:

Translation Equipment

Lectionary Passages June 2, 2013

I Kings 18:20-39

Psalm 96 (UMH 815)

Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10

June 9, 2013 1 Kings 17:8-24

Psalm 146 (UMH 858)

Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17

June 16, 2013 1 Kings 21:1-21a

Psalm 5:1-8 (UMH 742)

Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36–8:3

Thank you….. 2

Prayers, Calendar Events, Birthdays & Anniversaries

2

Christina’s Corner 3

Michael’s Meanderings 3

Blessings…..from Billie 4

Sunday Celebration, Finance

Update 4

Attendance; Offerings &

Homebound 5

Stephen’s Ministry 5

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June Birthdays June 01 - Joel Dillard

02 - Henri Ayubu

05 - Zachary Tully

08 - Melinda McNutt

Joe Park

16 - Lanny Yoder

18 - Nan Canady

21 - Andy Smith

27 - Carol St. George

Sunday, June 2

12:30 pm - Special Grace Gathering

2:00 pm - Oasis Fellowship Service

Wednesday, June 5

10:30 am - Pastor’s Bible Study

7:30 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, June 6

10:30 am - Ed’s Exercise Class

Tuesday, June 11

6:30 pm - Trustee Meeting

Wednesday, June 12

6:00 pm - Missions Committee Meeting

Upcoming Events Praise for Donnie & Diane Dillard’s

new grandson, Silas Reid Dillard born

on May 26th

For Jacquelyn Elbel-Sitler and her fami-

ly, on the death of her father, Jacques

For Sean Griffin

For Trudy Kennedy

For Beverly Taylor

For Susan Hodgson

For Mike Ulloa

For Darios & Brittany

For Al Pless and his mom, Evelyn

Continued prayers for Dana Allan &

family

Continued prayers for Katy Holmes &

Lanny Yoder

Continued prayers for the Day family &

for Joan Travis’ daughter, Sara

For the employees of the UM Reporter

The Trustees want to thank the following folks who worked very hard on the Grace Work Day(s) on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2013:

Moving Carpet Tiles and installing in four of the children’s classrooms on the third floor: Al Childress, Les Chandler, Mark Sitler, Riley Miller, Michael Aguilar, Christopher Greenwood, Matthew McElyea, Bert Cas-anova; Keith Corey, Christina Cavener, Ellis Ozley, Melinda McNutt, Chris Griffin, Dale McEowen, Henri Ayubu, Pierre Niyoguhingrio, David Nizeyimana and Terrell George. Extra thanks to AL, Les, Michael and Henri who worked both days.

Sorting and organizing items from the kitchen and pantry and the stor-age closet off fellowship hall: Jacquelyn Elbel, Mary Todd, Evonne Rice, Judith Reedy, Pat Birdwell, and Mellen West

The classrooms look wonderful, the kitchen and pantry items are ready to go back in our new kitchen and pantry, and the storage closet is the cleanest and most organized it has been in years.

June 2

Dale & Janey McEowen

June 4

Tom & Deanie Hampton

June 11

Ed Cloutman & Betsy Julian

June 14

Riley & Janie Miller

June 20

Michael & Melanie Hitchcock

Lamar & Chris Ozley

MUSIC MEANDERINGS

by Michael Manes

As we head into the home stretch for our choir season rest in July, we have only four more Sundays in the choir loft. I hope you will continue to thank the choir for their dedication to singing each Sunday. You won't want to miss this Sunday as we sing an "O Brother Where Art Thou" style anthem, "I Hear the Prophet Callin' ," with Cassie Finley leading off with a solo. It is normally sung in the style of nasal singing from the hills of Tennessee, quite a bit of fun! Speaking of fun, if anyone would like to sing or play a solo during the month of July, we welcome volunteers from the congregation to provide special music in the absence of the choir.

From our most talented redhead... "Carol St. George is a soprano who's been part of the choir since her 24-year-old son was in utero. By day, she's a freelance cop-ywriter (like Peggy on "Mad Men"). In addition to the Grace choir, Carol sings with the Arts District Chorale, where she has performed her favorite choral piece, "Lux Arumque" by Eric Whitacre. Carol enjoys being married to artist and famous postage-

stamp illustrator Cap Pannell. Her passions are singing, art, books, animals, birds, and chocolate." Tonnie Duncan sings in the tenor section. He came to us from the choir at Munger Place United Methodist Church. Tonnie, who lives in the neighborhood, has enjoyed singing at Grace for several years. He is one of the most faithful of our choir mem-bers because he never misses a Wednesday rehearsal or Sunday in the choir loft!

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Christina’s Corner

Our children went roller skating

on Saturday. We had an absolute

blast! Some of them had skated

for the first time while others sped

around the rink like pros. To say

the least, some of us were less

experienced and still have bruises to this day. All in

all, it was a wonderful day full of laughter, fun, and

fellowship.

In other news, the Project Transfor-

mation interns will arrive this Sunday,

June 2nd. We have eight talented in-

terns who will be facilitating the pro-

gram. These are all young adults who

are inspired to make a difference in our community

by improving the children’s literacy. Let’s give them

the Grace welcome with food, fellowship, and love at

Grace Gathering this Sunday!

If you would like to volunteer with Project Transfor-

mation, please stop by the volunteer table. This is the

last Sunday we will have a table set up for you to reg-

ister. However, please contact me if you would still

like to volunteer. All volunteers are required to be

MinistrySafe certified before they can volunteer with

children. As always, Grace UMC, thank you for your

support.

The youth mission trip is coming up. Don’t forget to

drop your check or cash in the offering plate with

your stock fund donation. Every dime goes toward

our mission trip. Just make sure you write “youth

mission” in the info line of the check or write it on

the envelope. Thank you for your generosity.

Vacation Bible School is Monday,

July 8th to Friday, July 12th from 5:30

to 8pm. Please register your children.

Registration sheets are on the table

directly outside the office. We also

are in need of volunteers so talk to me

if you’re interested. Please join us for the “Fun Fair

Everywhere” VBS adventure!

Blessings,

Christina

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One Last Blessing…..from Billie, a Grace Intern

Dear Grace family, Not only do you know how to welcome and support interns – you also know how to send off your intern – and just when I thought you could not possibly bless me more. Your reception following my last service was symbolic of God’s abundance. What a great idea to gift me with a recipe book! It is my newest favorite because it will bring us together at the table, even when geographically far apart. These meals will deeply nourish me in

more ways than one. More than anything, the gift of your love and encouragement continues to change my life. I tru-ly know now how Paul felt when he wrote to those he loved, thank-ing God every time he remem-bered them. In Philippians 1:7 (which we just studied in the So-journer’s Table class), Paul adds that it’s right for him to think that way about all of them because “you hold me in your heart.” An-other possible translation of that,

according to my Harper Collins Bible, is that it’s right because “I hold you in MY heart.” Oh – I surely do! I will constantly pray with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you. You ARE my Grace family. May God continue to lavishly love and bless you, as you have loved and blessed me.

Your Grace intern, Billie

The entire congregation is invited to preview the renovated kitchen and witness the blessing of the sanctuary, the windows, and the kitchen! We will welcome our interns from Project Transformation who will be worshiping with us, and we will celebrate with finger foods and all sorts of delicious food and drink in our new Fellowship Hall. You will be the first! Please plan to stay and celebrate immediately following worship.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

APRIL 2013 JANUARY-APRIL 2013 Actual Budget Actual Budget Total Income 25,875 29,849 115,515 119,395 Total Expense 35,728 36,403 134,285 134,412 Net Income -9,853 -6,554 -18,770 -15,017 April income was 13% below budget caused by reduced giving (-$4,293) from both pledged contributors & non-pledging identified givers. Total expenses were below budget; however, general maintenance and marketing budgets overages were caused by continuing needed building repairs and related cosmetic issues, plus Easter banner signage. Year-to-Date, total income was below budget 3.25% or -$3,880 while expenses for the period were “at budget”. Grace United Methodist Church Financial Reports are available to any member by their request to Taunja Weber, Grace UMC Administrator.

Communion Rail Offerings…….

On May 19 went to support UMCOR

Disaster Relief - North Texas

$412.11

On May 26 went to support the

UMCOR Disaster Relief - Moore,

OK.

$359.50

4105 Junius Street, Dallas, TX 75246

214.824.2533 Phone

214.824.2279 Fax

www.graceumcdallas.org

gumc@graceumcdallas.org

Members Homebound & in Nursing Homes

The Homebound Committee encourages everyone at Grace to feel free to send

cards for any occasion, which may lift the spirits of those who are unable to be with

us. Extending Our Lord’s Table, via Grace On Wheels, takes place on Sundays or

Mondays. Members are encouraged to join in on those communion visits.

Elizabeth Allison, 9754 Amberley Drive, Dallas, TX 75243

Margaret Andrews, 3426 Burning Tree Lane, Garland, TX 75042

Nan Canady, 5234 Ponderosa Way, Dallas, TX 75227

Betty Clark, 10506 Estate Lane, Dallas, TX 75238

Genevieve Glover, Juliette Fowler, Dallas, TX 75214

Erma Hines, Juliette Fowler, Apt C-309, Dallas, TX 75214

Mae Holliman, Juliette Fowler, Apt. C-312, Dallas, TX 75214

Virginia Jackson, C.C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther, Dallas, TX 75214

Don Hunsaker, 3422 Burning Tree Lane, Garland, TX 75042

Elise Rogers, 7711 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75230

*Excludes Adult Teachers

Sunday Worship Attendance

May 19

May 26

202

161

Sunday School Attendance

Class 5/19 5/26

3 - 5 Year Olds 5 7

1st – 2nd Grade 8 6

3rd – 4th Grade 8 11

5th – 6th Grace 5 11

Youth 9 11

Adult Teachers 10 10

UMYF 15 10

Godly Play 7

Total Children/Youth

Attendance*

35 35

Covenant Class

Genesis Class 8 14

Kirundi & English Class 7 5

Oasis Bible Study

Sojourner’s Table 20

Young Adult Study

No Perfect People

Total Adult Attendance

plus Teachers

35 19

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone

who loves is born of God and knows God...1 John 4: 7

Stephen Ministry Leader’s Training in Dallas

Since its inception in 1975, Stephen Ministry has provided congregations with the training, resources

and ongoing support to organize and equip a team of lay-caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) in their home churches. Stephen Ministers provide competent, Christ-centered care and support to people experi-encing grief, divorce, serious illness, job loss, loneliness, disability, and other life challenges.

There will be a one week Leader’s Training Course in Dallas on July 14-20, 2013 at the Westin Park Central. If anyone feels called to this ministry, please visit the website: http://www.stephenministries.org for detailed information about the program, the requirements, and the cost of participation. If GUMC has a member (or members) interest-ed in this ministry, the church needs to enroll in the program and pay a one-time enrollment fee.

Steve Hines

Teachers, please be sure to keep your class attendance records up to date!