Grace United Methodist Church
      

3401 North Trenton Street
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
USA

Church Phone (318) 255-2211
FAX (318) 255-2268
Parsonage  (318) 255-2520

8:45 am & 11:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship
Holy Communion
first Sunday of each month
9:45 am Sunday School
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Sunday, 22nd November, the message is from Matthew 6:25-34, “Remember the Giver.” 

Register for the Second Annual Advent Adventure which takes place Sunday Nov. 29 from 5:15-7:15.   This is an occasion to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas celebration. You don’t need children at home to attend. 

Complete an Estimate of Giving Card for 2010 today. 

Go caroling to our shut ins on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.

    A rose is placed on the altar in honor of the birth of Amelia Ruth Edwards, granddaughter of Pat and Linda Moyers.  She was born Nov. 12, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz.

    Advent Adventure – Sun., Nov. 29 at 5:15 p.m.  Register and include $5 / family for a light supper.  We are planning a Treasured Christmas Keepsake display, so we would like you to bring an item that is a “treasure” to you (such as an ornament made by your child, a special stocking, Nativity piece, etc.).  Write a brief story of why this item is special to you.

    Look for the Methodist Children's Home Angel Tree in the hall leading to the church sanctuary.  The deadline to bring gifts is Wednesday, Dec. 2nd.  Please sign your name on the list beside the # of the card you took.  The Women of Grace are sponsoring this project.  Questions may be directed to Laura McKinney, 255-3228.

    Grace T-Shirts for sale.  Cost: $11 each, $13 for 2X.

    Friendship Club and Lunch – Dec. 1 at 10:00.  All adults are invited to join in on the Christmas lunch at noon.  Members need  to bring side dishes and salads.

    Women’s Christmas Coffee - All the women of the church are invited to come to a Christmas Coffee in the church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.  Dress casual, bring an ornament to exchange ($5 or less) and enjoy the coffee, finger foods and fellowship!  Please call Laura McKinney at 255-3228 if you have any questions.

    Bags of Grace for CCA – pick up a bag and fill it with household items listed on letter (in hallway)

    Poinsettias – Place an order for a poinsettia by Dec. 6 to help decorate the altar beginning Dec. 13, then you may take it home after worship on Dec. 20.  Cost is $14 each.

    Blood Drive – Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 – 12:30

    Christmas Caroling to shut-ins – Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3:00 pm

A portion of orders placed "through the Cokesbury link below" will benefit Grace UMC.


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"Children Enjoy UPWARD Basketball & Cheerleading"


 
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