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Grace to You
Grace Episcopal Church
The Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby,
Priest-in-Charge
May, 2015
[email protected]
www.gracechurch-ricelake.org
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119 W. Humbird Street
P.O.Box 477
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
715-234-4226
Church circuit number: 715 434-1040
Our vision: “Come to know and live with God at our table.”
The mission of Grace Church is to have a church committed to God and our neighbors, sustained by
individuals dedicated to providing spiritual opportunities to enhance the feelings of family and community.
Around the Diocese of
Eau Claire
DIOCESAN EVANGELISM
WORKSHOP: What does it mean
to share one’s faith with another?
Why would we want to tell others
the story of Jesus? What are
some of the ways of sharing our
faith that are effective in today’s
world? These are some of the
questions that will be posed at an
upcoming Evangelism Workshop on May 2nd.
Our bishop is encouraging all congregations to
send as many people to the conference as
possible in order to engage in this important
conversation. The presenters will be Father Mark
Ricker from St. Andrew’s in Ashland and Bishop
Allen who is a retired bishop from Western
Kansas, now living within the diocese. The
workshop will begin at 10am at Grace Church in
Rice Lake and will conclude no later than 3pm.
Lunch will be provided.
From, Father Art Hancock, Ascension, Hayward
“Art in the Park, 2015”
We are pleased to announce that this summer
event will have a new partner. In addition to
the pastors and congregation at Bethany
Lutheran Church, Pastor Chris McCurdy and
the congregation of the United Presbyterian
Church in Rice Lake have agreed to join us on
Sunday, June 14th. We continue to welcome
this opportunity to serve Christ together.
Next HAITI TRIP SCHEDULES
July 24 – Aug. 2
Vacation Bible School trip, teach songs, dance,
Bible lessons. Play with children, meet the people
of Jeannette, shop in Port-Au-Prince (last day).
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about
Jeannette.
Jan., 2016 – exact date not yet set
Join Bishop Jay, John Meacham and dedicated
health care workers for an exciting medical mission
trip to Jeannette. If you have carpentry, electrical, or
plumbing experience, we can also use you.
For more information contact John Meacham
715-635-3462 or [email protected]
N5190 Yellowsands Dr.Spooner, WI 54801
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May Birthdays &
Anniversaries
2 Bev Burnap
4 Evelyn Lawton
6 The Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby
6 Fred & Cindy Hansen
6 Nancy & Donald Plourde
13 Craig Fowler
14 Terry Kohler
20 Aurora Moline
23 Nate & Lee Levenhagen
Financial Report as of April 22, 2015
$21,445.56
$ 1,491.68
$35,000.00
$ 9,994.56
$ 9,430.22
$18,005.91
General Checking Account
Art in the Park Checking
General Savings Account Bal.
Art in the Park Savings Bal.
Memorial Fund Savings Bal.
Search Account Savings Bal.
In the month of April, $15,000 was
transferred from the General Checking
account to General Savings.
All bills are current.
In addition, $570 was received in the Lenten
folders, to be distributed to the Rice Lake
Free Clinic. And $441 was received from
the special Easter offering, to be given to the
Haiti Project.
Mary Thompson, Treasurer
31 Greta & Ted Franti
Grace Church Vestry
Mary Marsh, Sr. Warden
Steven Salisbury, Jr. Warden
LaVonne Thompson, Clerk
Mary Thompson, Treasurer
Greta Franti (2016)
Dave Rau (2016)
Joe Burnap (2017)
Paul Chase (2017)
Janelle Gruetzmacher (2018)
Suzanne Funck (2018)
Heidi and Peter Olson visited Jeanne and Wayne
North in Green Valley, AZ this winter. This photo
was taken at the St. Francis of the Valley Episcopal
Church after they attended a concert there. The
Tucson Chamber Artists presented a “Journey with
Bach” The Norths send their love and best wishes.
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Bishop’s Writings
April 20, 2015
Dear Family and Friends of the Diocese of Eau Claire,
There is something special about Christian Formation
and Church Camps. Young people can be part of
Christian Education in the parish year after year. What
is taught can be profound, but it is part of familiar
surroundings.
Church Camp is not familiar. It is mixed with outdoor
activities in which children and youth learn skills
ranging from boating to swimming to hiking and rope
climbing. In their midst are counselors who seem
more like big brothers or sisters than adults. They
share their faith stories, and the campers listen—
sometimes as never before. While it is important to
learn about the faith. Church Camp excels at
experiencing the faith.
I have three children, all in their 20’s. They are very
different from each other. One thing they hold in
common. Church Camp was the foundation of their
faith journey. It was Camp with its crazy songs, zany
counselors, and fun outdoor activities that Christianity
took hold. As I give thanks for what happened to my
children, I want the same for yours.
Give Camp Horstick a try. It takes place near
Drummond, Wisconsin. The dates are Sunday evening
through Friday morning, August 9-14. The cost is
$300, but there are discounts for families. It is $200
for the second child, and $100 for each child after the
first two. Give Camp Horstick a try. You won’t regret
it!
With my love and best wishes, I am, Your brother in
Christ,
Editor’s Note: Camp scholarships are available
for children who wish to attend from Grace Church.
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Service
Celebrant
Organist
Crucifer
Lector
Thurifer
Torch
Bearers
Eucharistic
Ministers
Eucharistic
Visitors
Ushers
Counters
Coffee
Hour Hosts
May 3
5 Easter
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. H.
Scott Kirby
Heidi Olson
Jon Olson
Stacey Tubbs
X
Rikki Pimentel
Mary Marsh
Nate Levenhagen
Mary Marsh
Mary Marsh
Nate Levenhagen
Travis & Derrick
Bender
Jim Pelish
Marv Thompson
Heidi Haynes
Val Leair
Holly Pimentel
May 10
6 Easter
Mother’s Day
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. H.
Scott Kirby
Kathy Schultz
Joe Burnap
Lynn Fowler
X
Marv & Mary
Thompson
Marv & Mary
Thompson
Nancy Pelish
Craig & Lynn
Fowler
Joe Burnap
Steve Salisbury
Men of Grace make
the coffee, serve, &
clean up. Donuts
furnished.
May 17
7 Easter
May 31
Trinity Sunday
June 7
2 Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. H.
Scott Kirby
Heidi Olson
Paul Chase
Cory Cipra
X
Jon Olson
Mary Marsh
Jon Olson
Mary Marsh
Paul Chase
May 24
The Day of
Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. H.
Scott Kirby
Heidi Olson
Steve Salisbury
Mary Kohler
Jon Olson
Tom & Eileen
Yeakley
Tom & Eileen
Yeakley
Eileen Yeakley
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. H.
Scott Kirby
Heidi Olson
Craig Fowler
Suzanne Funck
X
Bev Burnap
Nancy Pelish
Bev Burnap
Nancy Pelish
Bev Burnap
Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev.
H. Scott Kirby
Heidi Olson
Dave Rau
Greta Franti
X
Craig & Lynn
Fowler
Craig & Lynn
Fowler
Mary Marsh
Jim & Nancy
Pelish
Nancy Bender
Tom Yeakley
Eileen Yeakley
Mary Marsh
Ty & Janelle
Gruetzmacher
Jim Pelish
Ty Gruetzmacher
Janelle Gruetzmacher
Nancy Bender
Tom & Eileen
Yeakley
Joe Burnap
Nancy Bender
Stacey Tubbs
Lynn Fowler
Paul Chase
Marv Thompson
Marv Thompson
Lynn Fowler
Mary Kohler
Heidi Olson
All services are subject to change. Watch your email or the website.
If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please find your own substitute.