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Worship Services

Sunday at 9 & 11 am

Wednesday at 6:45 pm

Adult Education

Tuesday Night Bible

Study with Pastor Jim 7pm

V O L U M E 4 4 I S S U E 6 & 7 J U N E / J U L Y 2 0 1 4

Spirit Matters

Spring has sprung! Everywhere I look I see

nature exploding in full bloom...

and it is wonderful! I guess that old saying;

"April showers bring May flowers" carries much

truth!

As we move from May into June, we also

approach another of the great truths of the Church—that marvelous

festival known as PENTECOSTPENTECOST; a time when the church exploded into

"full bloom" as the Holy Spirit was poured into the hearts and lives of the

people of that day.

The Church was truly “born” on that Pentecost Day and, thank God, it

has continued to blossom and grow to this day.

It’s my vision that we continue to be that CHURCH… a church that

continues to explode with God’s renewing and empowering love…

Remember, the Church was never meant to continue apart from the very

POWER SOURCE that gave it life and vitality!

As the very people of God, may we stay firmly rooted and connected to

that power source, that our Lord’s resurrecting power continue to surge

thru our hearts and lives so that we too, would blossom and grow filled

with God’s empowering love!

It is my prayer that our lives, and the life of the Church, continue to

move in ever-increasing ways into the flow of God's current... the very

River of God!

Celebrating the Easter and Pentecost seasons with you…

Grace Church

Rev. James S. Maines,

Pastor

4427 Overland Culver City, CA 90230 [email protected] www.GraceCulver.org (310) 559-1027

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Thank you all for giving so joyfully, graciously, and sacrificially

of your time, talent and “treasure” to the mission and ministries of Grace Church!

Why We Give

WE GIVE FOR THE LOVE AND GLORY OF GOD AND GRACE CHURCH. WE GIVE TO KEEP OUR CHURCH STRONG. WE GIVE TO HELP MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY. WE GIVE BE-CAUSE WE LOVE GRACE CHURCH AND ALL THAT IT IS AND WHAT IT DOES FOR SO MANY AT GRACE AND THE COUMMUNITY.

— LEN AND LINDA LOVGREN

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From Lisa Skelley:

A very ladylike “thank you” to ALL the lovely ladies who helped with ALL of the preparation for the Ladies’ Tea: MJ Petersen, Marjorie Joy, Cathy Biggs, Nancy Watson, Doris MacGregor, Cindy Lundquist, Margaret Zamorano, Linda Schumitzky and Joyce Raichel. These ladies rock (in a ladylike way, of course.) And many thanks to everyone who donated yummy baked goods for the Ladies’ Tea.

THANK YOU also to: Terry Grimm, John Zeigler and Mark Kleinman for putting a roof on our alley storage shed. Lots

of hard work and a few band-aids later—we appreciate the hard work there, fellas! Erna Guy for diligent yard sale pricing. You’re the best, Erna. Doris MacGregor for HOURS of yard sale help—the Youth and I appreciate you so much, Doris! Johna Miller and Beverly O’Brien for being the Best Sunday School Teachers Ever. We have a

lucky bunch of Sunday Schoolers here at Grace.

Sarah Moss 06/01 John Snodgrass 06/04 Sean Andrew 06/05 Jennifer Priebe 06/08 Christine Johnson 06/08 Bonnie Seeberger 06/09 Daphne Yemofio 06/14 Lynn Erickson 06/19 Babak Kamjou 06/20

Tony Koppula 06/21 Martha Keister 06/22 Michael Roberts 06/25 Edward Tidwell 06/28 Jill Rosicki 06/30 Lucas Case 06/30

Kyle Jones 07/03 William Sick 07/04 Hayden O'Brien 07/04 Kiri Swenson 07/06 Colin Tidwell 07/08 Joshua Rayner 07/08 Doris MacGregor 07/10 Mary Jane Petersen 07/11 Dariya Stenshoel 07/11

Patricia Stephan 07/15 Gabriel Koppula 07/16 Joyce Elder 07/17 Dana Goller 07/21 Kathryn Parks 07/23 Addison Myers 07/27 Norman Auslander 07/27 Grace Elliott 07/28 Marsha Heath 07/31

June & July Birthdays

Save the Date Fellowship Fun at the Hollywood Bowl!

Sunday, August 24 5:30pm Picnic 7:30pm Concert

The Beatles’ 50th ! See Lisa Skelley for ticket prices and availability

Prayer Ministry Prayer Ministry Prayer Ministry

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June HighlightsJune Highlights

Extra Years of Zest (XYZ) field trips on hiatus till Fall. CHIEFS Saturday 6/7 & 7/5 at 6:30pm. Potluck, cards & fellowship. Dolores: 213-292-9998. Days for Girls Thurs—6/12 and 7/3—Fireside Rm JUNE 1 - Don't miss the excitement when we celebrate our partnership with the Salvadoran Lutheran Synod. It's a time to hear live music, eat yummy pupusas, and purchase jewelry and crafts - all proceeds to go to our Salvadoran partners.

JUNE 6 & 7 YOUTH YARD SALE FRI. 9—5PM & SAT.

9—12PM Volunteers needed!

Please call Lisa to set up a time: 310-559-1027

Pentecost-Sunday, June 8—A joyous celebration!

Bounce house between services!! Fri 6/13 Memorial Service for August Berger. 11 am. All are invited to celebrate the life of this good man. Sunday, June 15—Father’s Day/MEN’S SUNDAY—Special breakfast for all males between services. June 21—10am Parish Hall. Tracey Wise Finkel-stein Broadway dancersize class. Fun easy routines for adults of all ages! $10/class. June 23 Summer camps start with Musical Theater Camp “The Wind in the Willows”. Please keep Marina, Lisa, helpers, and campers in your prayers!

July HighlightsJuly Highlights BACK-TO-SCHOOL Drive. Backpacks and other school supplies for the kids of our sister church Angel-ica Lutheran. Drop off in wheelbarrow in Narthex or office. Bless you! “The Wind in the Willows” performances: July 12 & 13, and July 19 & 20 — Saturdays at 7pm. Sundays at 2pm. Some of the most tal-ented kids in CC sing, dance and act their hearts out in this delight-ful musical directed by Marina Tidwell.

July 4—Office (and summer camp) closed for 4th of July. Happy Inde-pendence Day!

July 14—18—Ms Lisa’s Art Camp. Create! July 21-25—Marina’s Mini-Musical Camp, “Charlie Brown” July 26—Habitat for Humanity BUILD DAY (Long Beach area). Questions? Habitat Champion: [email protected] July 28—Aug 1—Tracey Wise Kids Broadway Dance Camp (Her adult class continues on Saturday mornings at 10am in the Parish Hall).

Vacation Bible School August 4—8

Grace Diner, a free meal for

our neighbors in need MONDAYS Set up 3pm-4:30pm

Serving 4:30-6pm Clean up 5 to 7pm

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

PLEASE help us run smoothly by contacting Johna Miller so you can be scheduled:

(310)837-8264 [email protected]

Patti & Sean Baker Paula Boelsems Ben Calengaert Sarah Danner Betty Davis Lynn Erickson Marion Firnhaber Elaine Goodyear Margaret Gottschalk Larry Green Betty Gregory Craig Heath Sem. Stephen Jahn

Lorene Jones Margie Joy Pr Kurtz Brenda Langdon ILeung Margaret Lowe Pr Fred McElderry Pr Jim Maines Joanie Maines Pastor Carlos Paiva Brian & Cherie Parks Albert Prabhu Nancy Reeves

Savannah Ridgely Molly Stewart Pat Trelinsky Walden family Our Sister Churches In the Military John Meyers Natalie Meyers Sean Sloan Freddie Wilson

Don’t forget your Secret Prayer Partner!

Grace Church Youth News Our amazing Youth Group has been busy with yard sale sorting—boxes and boxes of

clothes, week after week. Thank you, Youth Group. It was great to see so many of our young people in Singsational: Jeremy, Colin, Tom,

Bailey (with help from Sarah P), and Claire—everyone did a fantastic job. The High School group had a very fun weekend in Palm Springs over Memorial Day weekend. Lots of fun,

sun, swimming, bible study and s’mores! Special thanks to Robert Tidwell for driving the church van.

Your Church Council:

Barbara Knipple Bilbao (Council President)

Christian Service (& Council VP)—Nancy Watson

Education – Johna Miller

Fellowship & Outreach – Grace Elliot, Ken Smith,

Brenda Langdon

Property & Support – John Ziegler, Terry Grimm

Stewardship & Finance – Jerry Gottschalk, Ken Smith

Worship & Music – Len Lovgren

Youth – Alexis Andrew

Personnel – Nancy Watson

Recording Secretary — Lila Swenson

Habitat for Humanity

We currently have 4 partner churches who have committed to raising money for the 2015 Culver City project! Grace Church has raised about $2600 and hopes to raise more with concerts and a Youth project later this year.

Build Days! Saturdays July 26, August 16, Sept 20, and Oct 18. You may sign up in the Narthex or email the office with your preference. Thanks!

Grace Notes Sponsorships are $25 per month to help the church defray the cost of materials and postage. Please sign up in the

Narthex. The June/July issue of Grace Notes is sponsored by:

Beverly O’Brien in honor of our Sunday School Teachers

The Keisters in memory of loved ones

Lois Mulleneaux in memory of her husband Bob

The Swenson Family in honor of Kiri’s 3rd birthday

George & Cathie Seeman in honor of their grandchildren

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste free & safe disposal (includes medicines!) For more information and to sign up for a reminder email go to http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/cleanla/HHW.... Household Hazardous Waste includes Used Oil, Unused Non-Controlled Medicines, Auto Fluids, Sharps Waste/Medical Needles, Beauty Products, Mercury Thermostats, Paint and Paint Related Products, Auto and Household Bat-teries, Lawn and Garden Products, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Electronic Waste includes Microwave Ovens, CD-Players, Computers and Computer Monitors, Small Household Appli-ances, Cell Phones, Televisions, Stereos, Printers, DVD/DVR Players, VCRs.

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Picture Directory planned! Photo dates in August and September.

Free 8x10 and Directory

(20% off optional package if you sign up

for August)

I need a Good Samaritan VOLUNTEER

to handle sign ups!

Please call Marina 310/559-1027

http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/cleanla/HHW.aspx

4427 Overland Ave. Culver City, 90230 310-559-1028 [email protected]

[ ] 1. Musical Theater Camp: “Wind in the Willows” 3 weeks—June 23 through July 11 (no class July 4th). Performances on July 12, 13, 19 and 20 9am—2pm Age 9 & up. $250 total (includes $25 materials fee) Directed by Marina Tidwell

[ ] 2. Ms Lisa Skelley’s Art Camp July 14—18. 9am to 1pm. Ages 6 and up. FANTASTIC creative FUN! $75.

[ ] 3. Mini-Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” July 21-25. 9am to 1pm. Performing Arts (&crafts) with Spirit! Ages 4-9. Performance in place of the sermon at 9am & 11am on July 27th. $75.

[ ] 4. “1950’s Broadway” Camp July 28-Aug 1. 9am to 12pm (note shorter camp time). 1950’s Songs & Dances! Ages 6-12.

Teacher: Tracey Wise-Finkelstein. Performance on August 2, Time TBD. $60.

[ ] 5. VACATION BIBLE CAMP “Wilderness Adventures” Join Moses as he travels to the Promised Land!

Aug 4-8. 9am-1pm. Age 4 —11. $75

[ ] 6. Ms Lisa’s Party/Robot Camp August 11-15, 9am-1pm. Ages 6 and up. Make cardboard robots and partay! $75.

PLEASE pack a healthy snack & a healthy lunch for your child (in separate bags, if possible).

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 5:30PM FOR ADDITIONAL FEE of $50/wk. Please indicate the dates you need aftercare:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Some “Camperships” available. Ask in the church office.

NAME of Camper______________________________________________ Age_______________

Parent name:____________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________________ Email__________________________________

Emergency Contact_______________________________________________________________

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June ROSTER

If you are unable to make your assigned time, please find a replacement and contact the office with the information.

June 8

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Asst Minister John Priebe Katie Parks

Com. Asst Katie Priebe Leah Wouters

Lector Various members Diana Kirkpatrick

Cantor Sherry Hutson Sherry Hutson

Crucifer Katie Priebe Leah Wouters

Acolyte Evan & Bram Isabel Cortes

Kid’s Sermon Brenda Langdon Brenda Langdon

Altar Guild M Zamorano Ginny MacInnis

Greeters The Miller Family ??

“??” = to be determined Can you help? Please let us know!

June 15 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Asst Minister Lila Swenson Betty Davis

Com. Asst M Zamorano Jerry Gottschalk

Lector Lila Swenson Jerry Gottschalk

Cantor Steve Merritt Steve Merritt

Crucifer M Zamorano M Tidwell

Acolyte Finn Swenson ??

Kid’s Sermon Patti Millett Patti MIllett

Altar Guild M Zamorano Betty Davis

Greeters Robert Tidwell Erna Guy

June 1

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Asst Minister Marina Tidwell Betty Davis

Com. Asst Jerry Gottschalk Jessica Carroll

Lector D’Lee Mayberry Jessica Carroll

Cantor Tara Alexander Alex Park

Crucifer Jerry Gottschalk M Zamorano

Acolyte ?? Jessica Carroll

Kid’s Sermon PJ PJ

Altar Guild Marina Tidwell Ginny MacInnis

Greeters Ron Engen Margie Joy

All y’all are OUR

blessings! Thank you

for serving in God’s

house.

June 22 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Asst Minister Marty Hente Keeshawn Andrew

Com. Asst Elaine Hente Alexis Andrew

Lector Marty Hente Sean Andrew

Cantor Michelle Garcia Lacy

Michelle Garcia Lacy

Crucifer Elaine Hente Alexis Andrew

Acolyte ?? April Andrew

Kid’s Sermon Brad Sick Brad Sick

Altar Guild M Tidwell Pam Snodgrass

Greeters Elliott & Sick K. Garner, S. Paris

June 29 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Asst Minister Ron Engen Marina Tidwell

Com. Asst Katie Parks M Zamorano

Lector Ron Engen Mark Kleinman

Cantor Jim Snodgrass Jim Snodgrass

Crucifer Patrick Hayes M Zamorano

Acolyte Bram & Evan ag

Kid’s Sermon Pastor Jim Pastor Jim

Altar Guild Ginny MacInnis M Zamorano

Greeters Mayberry Family M. Schneider

NOTE: THE JULY ROSTER WILL BE

AVAILABLE THE WEEK OF JUNE 23

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Sunday Mon Tues Wedn Th Fr Sat

1 Worship Services at 9 & 11am

2 4-6:30pm Grace Diner

3 7pm-Pastor’s Bible Study 7:30pm-Young Women’s Bible Study

4 GROW starts up after Labor Day 3pm Confirmation WAG choir 6pm Potluck 6:45 Praise Service

5 6 7 CHIEFS 6:30pm


Pentecost Sunday!



11 6pm Potluck 6:45 Praise Service

12 12pm Office Angels Days for Girls 7pm

13 August Berger Memorial Service at 11am

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18 6pm Potluck 6:45 Praise Service

19 12pm Office Angels

20

21

Dancercize to Broadway music

$10/class 10am in Parish

Hall




25 6pm Potluck 6:45Praise Service 7:30 COUNCIL

26 12pm Office Angels

27

28

Dancercize to Broadway music

$10/class 10am in Parish

Hall



From 9-5 Fri,

9-12pm Sat

Please keep camp and campers in your prayers — that they

are filled with the Holy Spirit, treat each other with respect,

follow through conscientiously, and have great joy!

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Phone: (310) 559-1027 or

(310) 559-1028

E-mail: [email protected]

www.GraceCulver.org

Grace Church

4427 Overland Ave

Culver City, CA 90230

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