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September 2014

Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, North Carolina The GraceVine

Grace Episcopal Church

419 S. Main Street

Lexington, NC 27292-3234

336.249.7211 phone

336.249.8711 fax

[email protected]

www.gracechurchlexington.org or

http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/

Sunday Services

Rite 1 - 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel

Rite 2 - 11:00 a.m., in the Church

9:45 a.m., Sunday School

Inside this issue:

J2A Presentation

Tai Chi / Choir

2

G.R.A.C.E Giving Back 3

Faith & Arts Program

“Listen!”

4

Festival for the Arts

The Children’s School

5

Prayer List

Birthdays

6

Ministries Schedule 7

Calendar 8

Also happening this month:

See inside for more details!

Did You Know This?

Regular exercising of the vocal cords can even prolong life. It exercises the lungs and heart. The body produces “feel good hormones” called endorphins which circulate throughout the body when you sing. This is the same benefit you get when eating chocolate!

So if you are interested in “feeling good” and “living longer”, join the Grace Choir which resumes regular rehearsals on September 3 at 7:15 p.m. And you won’t gain any calories! Joan [email protected] 336.248.5648

Singing is good for your heart! study from the University of London says that the health benefits of singing are both physical and psychological.

The physical benefits: Singing is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body even when sitting.

The psychological: Singing reduces stress levels through the action of the endocrine system which is linked to a sense of emotional well-being. Psychological benefits are also evident when people sing together because of the increased sense of community, belonging, and shared endeavor.

The GraceVine—September 2014

J2A PILGRIMAGE

SLIDESHOW

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 7TH

7:00 PM

Please join us in the

Undercroft as we share

photos and stories

about Rome and Assisi.

Dessert will be served.

J2A Presentation

fitness levels. The cost is $50 for all four weeks. To reserve a spot, please call or email the church office. Prior registration is not required, so you are welcome to come to any/all of the sessions even if you have not registered.

Marti Lillich will offer Tai Chi classes at Grace Church at 9:00 a.m. on four Tuesday mornings during September (9, 16, 23, 31). You are invited to participate in this introduction to Tai Chi which is appropriate for people of all ages and all

Tai Chi at Grace Church

mailto:[email protected]


This summer past G.R.A.C.E. Girls met once a week at Pickett School to garden. Pickett has raised beds that were not being used---G.R.A.C.E. girls were looking for a summer project! After weeds were cleared and vegetables planted, the harvesting began. Each week the girls watered, weeded, and harvested lots of vegetables. We enjoyed a snack together and created a garden craft each session---stepping stones, vegetable labels, and garden chimes. At the end of the day, each girl took home a sack of produce…zucchini, squash, green beans, okra and cucumbers. Our last session we harvested melons and planted cold weather crops (lettuce, kale, and late tomatoes) for the teachers at Pickett to use with their classes.

Definitely a summer “growing” together! Some reflections from the girls: “The Grace Garden was a great idea. Thank you for all your support. The garden teaches about respect for plant life and patience. We gained a lot of produce from the garden and loved the experience. I am now going to become a gardener. The garden will be very beneficial to the community and I look forward to tending to it again.” -Rosa “I loved gardening so much!” –Hannah “The grace garden was really fun and I liked bringing home food to eat.” -Brooke

G.R.A.C.E. Giving Back

“I enjoyed seeing the garden grow.” -Precious “This summer I have worked at the garden and it has been a great experience. I have picked some of my favorite veggies and ben able to cook and eat them in different ways.” –Kayla “Gardening is a lot harder than you think it is. Usually you will get a good outcome on plants; we got plenty of zucchini, squash, green beans, okra, and cantaloupe and watermelon. It was fun and hard work, but it was what we wanted and we got more than we wished for. Let’s just say it was an experience that would be useful later in life.” -Jada


Performance features community choir, orchestra, dance, music, and poetry

If you’re feeling stressed and you can’t seem to get away from your devices long enough to hear yourself think, you can retreat for 90 minutes at the upcoming performance of Listen!

The event, scheduled for Sunday evening, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. is a spiritual exploration of stillness, nature, and the act of listening in the world. It includes original music and poetry, local singers, readers, dance, and a string and wind ensemble. The performance is free and open to the public.

Written by local composer Bonnie Duckworth and writer Barbara Presnell, the performance features “One More Day,” “Dream a New World,” and “A World’s Lyric,” and the words of Langston Hughes, and St. Teresa of Avila. It offers thoughtful reflection on our busy lives and reminds us of the importance of paying attention.

Bonnie Wagner Duckworth has been twice honored with the prestigious Rondthaler Award for Creativity in Music Composition from Salem College. In 2000 she received the Presiding Bishop’s Certificate in Church Music from the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church of the United States.

Barbara Presnell is the author of the poetry collection Piece Work, published in 2007 by Cleveland State University, which was staged and performed through-out the Piedmont. She has twice received an NC Arts Council Fellowship in writing, and her work is published widely in journals and anthologies. She writes a bi-weekly column for The Dispatch.

Faith & Arts Program on September 14

The event will also feature the artwork of the late Jason Camp, whose intricate designs served as cover art for other Faith and the Arts performances.


The Children’s School

The Children’s School will begin the 2014-15 school year on September 3rd. This year our operating days will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you are interested in reading or sharing an activity with the children, please email or call Martha Williams at the church office. The ongoing support from the congregation at Grace is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

The Arts Academy at Grace is now registering for the Fall Semester. For more information on what is offered, call the church office or visit the website at

www.artsacademyatgrace.org or http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/Arts%20Academy%20at%20Grace/class-schedule.html

http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/Arts%20Academy%20at%20Grace/class-schedule.html

Sept 4 Belinda Thomas Sept 5 Linda Cox Sept 5 Michael Egan Sept 6 Sue Hodgin Sept 6 Karl Bolstad Sept 7 Todd Parker Sept 7 Beth Burke Sept 8 Jane Grimes Sept 8 Bill Keesler Sept 9 Vickie Johnson Sept 9 Gray Davis Sept 10 John Shoemaker Sept 10 Lynn Meeks Sept 15 Bud Hargrave Sept 15 Diane Huneycutt Sept 16 Pat Black Sept 16 Doug Hartzog Sept 16 David Thomas Sept 17 Mike Bralkowski Sept 17 Forrest Mack Sept 18 Charlie Jordan Sept 29 Cooper Petruzzi

September Birthdays

July 2014 BUDGET 27,058.83

INCOME 28,566.00

EXPENSE 34,645.80

NET ( 6,079.80)

YEAR-TO-DATE 2014

BUDGET 189,411.81 58% year

INCOME 184,286.69 56.8% bdgt

EXPENSE 194,206.22 59.8% bdgt

NET ( 9,919.53)

Adkins, Mark Parishioner Anderson, Ben J&P Taylor’s nephew Barron, Evelyn Friend Bingham, Georganne Staley & Ed’s mother Brinkley, Walt Friend Brown, Baylee Parishioner Burkhart, Dottie Parishioner Burkhart, Jerry Parishioner Burkhart-Smith, Amy Art’s daughter Burr, Chris Parishioner Cappel, Pat Parishioner Carter, Ned Alan’s father Carter, Wilson Friend DeLapp, Em Parishioner Egan, Mike Parishioner Foley, Gretchen Alice Vassallo’s daughter Goodson, Shanel Friend Gosslein, Jackie Friend Hester, Earl Friend Hodgin, Sue Parishioner King, Anne Former Parishioner Lakey, Kim Frances Garner’s cousin Leonard, Robert & Julia Parishioners Linder, Larry Parishioner Logan, Betty Nancy Mack’s mother Lowe, Hun Sally Lang’s sister Mack, Rick Parishioner MacKinstry, Warren Parishioner Marsh, Polly Jane Grimes’ mother May, Carol Parishioner McIntyre, Fred Parishioner Michael, Molly Talmadge’s cousin Motlow, Macy Friend Murray, Chris Friend Noah, Josh Friend O’Shea, Mike & Fran Glenn’s father & step-mother Powell, Cinnie Rick Mack’s sister Reynolds, Bob Friend Rojas, Jacklynn M&L Cleckley’s granddaughter Russell, Margaret Frances & Rhonda’s sister Schaffer, Brandon Tom & Judy’s grandson Sheets, Suzy Parishioner Smith, Martha Ellen Parishioner Smithey, Rowena Jeri Burkhart’s sister-in-law Tomlin, Gerri John Everhart’s mother Turner, Martha Friend Welch, Frances Suzy Sheets’ mother

Prayer List


September Ministries Schedule

Sept 7 Sept 14 Sept 21 Sept 28 Oct 5

Lector 9:00 11:00

Belinda MacKinstry Mary Bolstad

Philip Matthews Ed Huneycutt

Page Onorato Kathie Goodman

Sally Dodd Dottie Burkhart

Mary Matthews Pam Harvey

LEM Karl Bolstad Kathie Goodman Hugo Hodgin Mary Matthews Clarice Surratt

Intercessor Kathy Johnson Belvie Gilleland Diane Huneycutt Bill Gilleland Joe Wallace

Acolytes Coleman Hayes Jack Burke Blake Inabinett

Emerson Hayes Rachel Dilley Parker Miller

Sydney Parker Miles Stoner Jack Burke

David Wolfe Blake Inabinett Parker Miller

Ushers Bert May Patrick Miller

Henry Surratt Doug Hartzog

Richard Thomas Tommy Black

John Burke Barry Wardle

Sims Riggan Jay Williams

Greeters Richard Thomas Patricia Wardle Ed & Diane Huneycutt

Bett Hargrave Sandra Husted

Nursery Penny Taylor Cameron Miller Kristi Allred Shannon Jones Robin Petruzzi

Social Hour Sunday Lunch Leaders

Shawn Hodge Kathy Young

Beth & John Burke Page Onorato Susan Terrell

Cathy & Sims Riggan

Sunday Lunch Shawn & Curtis Hodge

Welborn family Judie Reed Becky Jo Davis

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Burke family

Flowers Eric Thomas Karl & Mary Bolstad

Talmadge & Ian Silversides

David & Elizabeth Inabinett

Barbara Beck

Altar Guild: Page Onorato, Linda Cox, Frances Garner, Pam Harvey, Chris Hodges, Renee Kaley, Talmadge Silversides, Peggy Walser

Crisis Ministry Meal — September: Staley Nance, Belvie Gilleland, Hugo Hodgin, Judy & Tom King October: Karl & Mary Bolstad, Pam & Steve Harvey, Glenn & Libby O’Shea, Deirdre Philpott November: Carol Jordan, Jerri Burkhart, Kathy Johnson, Diane Huneycutt December: J2A with Leaders

Vestry Person of the Month: Henry Surratt

Pastor’s Pantry/Grace Pantry Food of the Month: September—Dry Beans/Rice

October—Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)

November—Dry Pasta/Pasta Sauce

December—Canned Meat (Chicken, Ham, Beef)

*If you are unable to serve on the assigned Sunday, please secure a substitute and notify the church office by Wednesday noon prior to the Sunday you are assigned.


CR = Commons Room CL1 = Classroom 1, 1st floor CL4 = Classroom 4, 2nd floor Chr = Choir Room UC = Undercroft CL2 = Classroom 2, 1st floor CL5 = Classroom 5, 2nd floor Nsy = Nursery Room CS = Children’s School CL3 = Classroom 3, 2nd floor CL6 = Classroom 6, 2nd floor CH = Church CP = Chapel

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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1:30-3:15 CR Bible Work Bench

September 2014

Wednesday Healing Service

12:15 pm Chapel

7:00 pm UC Dav. Cty. Dem. Women


2:45-4:45pm Nsy Harp lessons

9:00 am CS Tai Chi

Pantry Item of the Month: Dry Beans / Rice


8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon


8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon


9:00 am CS Tai Chi

9:00 am CS Tai Chi

9:00 am CS Tai Chi

11:30-6:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons




2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons





3:00-4:45 pm UC Art Classes 3-5 gr.





9:45-11:15 am UC Art Classes Pre-K



4:15-5:45 pm UC Art Classes Mid.Sch.

4:00-6:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

4:00-6:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons

5:30 pm CR AAG Board Meeting

5:00 pm Office Closed

Sunday Svcs. Resume 9:00 Rite I - Chapel 11:00 Rite II - Church Sunday School Begins

J2A Pilgrimage recap for Congregation 7:00 pm UC

7:00-9:00 pm CH Rehearsal for LISTEN!

2:00-6:00 pm UC Reserved



4:15-5:45 pm UC Art Classes Mid.Sch.

Church Reserved

Church Reserved


7:00 pm CR Vestry Meeting

8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon

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