Grace Alive June-July 2017

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Lead Pastor — Pastor Jim Marian

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.”

– Acts 16:25 Imagine you wake up in the morning, and it’s a beautiful day. You praise God as you head out into the world, but the day turns out to be nothing like you expected. People are turning on you, anger and pain surrounds you; even loved ones seem to be against you.

The noise of the world becomes almost too loud to bear!

Or worse yet, what if by the end of the day you find yourself unjustly accused, mercilessly beaten with rods and whips, then put in jail.

You’re sitting in a dark and dingy jail where the air is foul with the smell of urine and body odor filling the cell. Your hands and feet are put in heavy, wooden stocks and you can barely move as your muscles contract with pain. The prisoners next to you are serious criminals and look at you with suspicion and harmful intent.

Would there still be a place in your heart for prayer? Would you want to sing praises? Paul and Silas experienced this terrible situation while sharing the Good News about Jesus in the city of Philippi (read Acts 16:11-33 for the whole story). They were beaten within inches of their lives, yet their hearts were not broken. Their hearts were filled with the love of Jesus and out of their mouths came the joy of His Spirit, in song and in prayer.

How could gazing at Jesus in prayer and praise transform your worst days? Read James 1:2-3 and memorize it if you can.

When times get tough, just open your mouth (like Paul and Silas) and sing His praises in thanksgiving! You might also want to tell God one thing you love about Him. Then try it again and again and again until His joy fills you and you see Him as bigger than your circumstances.

Grace and Peace, – Pastor Jim Marian

Shopping List for Campbell Farm We have the honor of helping Campbell Farm fill their pantry for the summer. Here is one way you can help:

School Supplies Rulers Scissors Crayons Colored Pencils

PICK-UP BAGS

MAY 28

RETURN FULL BAGS

JUNE 11

Paper Products Toilet Paper High Quality Paper Plates Napkins Kleenex Diapers (all sizes)

Household Hand Soap Bar Soap Toothpaste & Toothbrushes Wash Cloths & Hand Towels Combs & Brushes (new only please) Shampoo & Conditioner 2

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care & Church Administration — Pastor Cindy Shively

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as

you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

– Romans 15:13 What joy to see all the flowers blooming and trees budding!

After a long winter, spring is here, and summer will follow!

Our Grace of Christ Family has also been through a season of waiting, but new life has arrived for us as well. Pastor Jim Marian and his family bring a breath of fresh air to us.

First of all, a big thank you to the Pastor Nominating Committee for their good work in discerning God’s call and bringing Pastor Jim Marian to Yakima and Grace of Christ! And, thank you to each one of you for your prayers during this time of transition. God is faithful!

Pastor Jim brings a fresh perspective, creative ideas, a strong desire to nurture God’s people, a passion for those who do not yet know the Lord, and energy. He combines a deep respect for the history of our church with the vital priority of reaching younger families to ensure our church flourishes in both the present and the future. Pastor Jim also cares for our staff, is a great team player, and it has been a great encouragement to work with him.

With all of this said, we can all be overflowing with hope! We serve a God of hope, who longs to fill us with joy and peace as we trust in Him, stepping out in faith, trying some new ministries, and revitalizing others. Some changes may make us a little uncomfortable, but that’s to be expected if we genuinely want to reach people who need to know the hope of the Lord. So, thank you ahead of time for your willingness to stretch a little so others can have the opportunity to know God loves them, too! If we resist change, we will simply remain on the same trajectory, and miss out on all that God wants to do in and through us as His people.

A little over a year ago, our Session decided we want to focus priorities on youth, families, and men. The Pastor Nominating Committee communicated this to all of the candidates during their search process. Pastor Jim is deeply committed to 3

helping all of us do whatever it takes to reach younger families, and to provide opportunities for them to get connected to our church family, and grow in their faith. We are confident that as we step out in faith, and trust the Lord, we will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit!

We want our entire church family to help make a difference in reaching the next generation. Whether this may mean volunteering with our Student Ministries, KidZone, VBS, leading a Growth Group, helping in worship, or hospitality (greeting, ushering, connection center), serving as an Elder or Deacon, we are all needed! Thank you also for your prayers for our Student Ministry Director Search Team, which is well under way in seeking God’s person to be our next Director. Please pray for God’s clear direction in both the person and the timing.

I am so grateful to be able to love and serve our Grace of Christ family. May we all partner together with God to help bring God’s Kingdom of Love from heaven down to earth. Please read this blessing slowly, and let it sink in deeply: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

– Romans 15:13

Overflowing with hope, – Pastor Cindy Shively

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Missions WHAT IS CAMP HOPE? Camp Hope is a homeless encampment managed by Transform Yakima Together, in response to a need expressed by local city and county officials.

The temporary 24-hour encampment consists of tents for the residents and will host up to 60 guests each night.

Residents sign a Good Neighbor Agreement outlining expectations for behavior and are expected to provide up to 10 hours of volunteer service each week.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers and staff put in hundreds of hours in the weeks prior to our opening to ensure that we were ready for our guests on March 22. Since then, community members have contributed over $10,000 in cash and materials to help us with the camp. Thank you!

HOW YOU CAN HELP Food has been an ongoing need as we are dependent on getting our supplies from the community, including ministries like Sonrise Outreach, Northwest Harvest Food bank and the Mission. We invite church groups to come out meet our guests and provide meals.

Going forward, our main needs will be food, clothing, sleeping bags, and money to cover operating expenses not originally in the budget such as transportation, water, and gas and propane for our generator and cooking equipment.

LIVES ARE BEING CHANGED A church service is held on site each Sunday for those who want to attend. We have seen 14 individuals make decisions for Christ while at Camp. Here are some examples of how Camp Hope is fulfilling its name: David

got an apartment and a job. Betty and Mike, one of our couples are getting services at UGM. Two people that are now employed by Camp Hope, were previously in the shelters just a year ago and are grateful to serve.

One woman told us, “ I used to sleep in the alley behind the Arco. Now I feel safe and like I belong.”

A couple staying at the camp who had been in shelters in both Spokane and Olympia shared, “This is the first time we’ve gone to bed with food in our stomachs on a consistent basis for months.”

Here is the testimony of one of our newer residents: “When I came to Camp Hope, I was treated like family by the staff. I didn’t look or smell good but a staff member allowed me to ride in his nice vehicle, just as I was. He bought me a soda and offered to help me because he cared about me. Camp Hope is a family of people that stick together doing what we can to help each other. Please help us become tax payers by providing us job opportunities and a means to get there so we can have our families back and provide for them.”

CREATING A CARING COMMUNITY Part of our values at Camp Hope is to create a caring community and we can sense the “We vibe” – not a “them and us.” We are grateful for these testimonies of God’s goodness and the positive environment of Camp Hope and we expect it to continue. One of the residents even came up with acronym for Camp Hope: We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of so many that have made Camp Hope possible. If you haven’t had a chance to come visit the camp yet, please come down, say hello, and get a tour. Thank you for your interest and support.

Donations can be made to Transform Yakima Together by mail to 15 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901 4

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Grace of Christ Rejuvenated!

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

--Isaiah 43:18-19

Can you feel the excitement of the new things God is doing at Grace of Christ? We are blessed by the arrival of our new pastor, Jim Marian. He brings great enthusiasm and vision for leading Grace of Christ into the future.

Session has set reaching young people and families as a top priority for Grace of Christ. With this in mind, a team has been commissioned by Session to rejuvenate our church building and give it an update. This will allow for growth and change, helping us remain a vital part of the Yakima Community for generations to come. It has been

30+ years since we have remodeled, and it is time for some new things!

The team includes church members, staff, and session members who are excited about the possibilities of rejuvenating our beautiful building, while honoring its history and maintaining its architectural integrity. You will hear more about this as the team begins meeting to envision Grace of Christ Rejuvenated.

Rejuvenation Design Team Pastor Jim Marian Laura Pickett Tammy Nunley Kathy Myers

Linda Mathews Jennifer Foster Mark Baldwin Jeff Gray

Are you looking for ways to serve this summer?

We have a couple of options, just for you!

VBS VOLUNTEERS Our Vacation Bible School has a variety of ways you can contribute… help with snacks, assist in a classroom, play games with kids, get artsy in the crafts… you get the idea!

Whatever your talent, we need you!

June 19 - 23 from 8:30 am to noon, here at Grace of Christ. Get an application at church!

OUTREACH CAMP COUNSELORS Do you like being in the mountains? How about a weekend at Camp Ghormley with kiddos from Adam’s Elementary School?

We are looking for Christ-loving adult counselors to share the love of Jesus with kids, the weekend of June 16 - 18 at Outreach Camp. Connect with Alex Rule for more information: 248-7940 x125.

5

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Ministry

The King Does Not Beg

There are defining notes in one’s

life. They resonate so strongly that they

define who you are and refine who you become. When 13, I was in St. Peter and St. Paul Church

in Gloucestershire, England. I was on my knees rubbing a memorial brass when the vicar announced that the Americans had just landed a man on the moon. I was soon surrounded by Brits congratulating me for “your amazing achievement.” There I was shaking hands and accepting thanks for an accomplishment that was not my own, but rather that of my country. I'd become an incongruous ambassador, yet I knew God had orchestrated it.

At 24, when John and I moved to Valdez, Alaska, we explored our limited church options. With no Presbyterian Church there, we were reticent when the best fit seemed to be the Baptists. Their pastor was a rounded jovial man who regularly donned a peach-colored pantsuit and I mentally dubbed him "The Great Pumpkin" or "TGP" for short!

At the end of each service, there was a ritual called “The Invitation.” This was a time when TGP would extend an invitation to those who would like to come forward for confession, membership, prayer or salvation. The 'aisle walk’ was an intimidating procedure for many. The pianist would play on... and on… while the believers remained firmly in their seats having no wish to share their sins with anyone but God, while the unsaved faced their own internal struggles. At TGP’s cue, the pianist would press on with yet another hymn, “allowing the Spirit to work.” I recoiled at that endless part of the service.

One Sunday, the church pianist quit. TGP put out a call for a replacement. He added this request to “The Invitation” and its already lengthy interlude. Along with the 'unsaved,’ I faced a different internal struggle. I played piano by ear. I did not read music particularly well and I avoided playing publicly. My stomach turned. I knew I was being called to volunteer but I stubbornly refused to do that ‘aisle walk.’

After weeks of deliberation and no reprieve, I went to TGP after church. “Pastor, if you can’t find anyone else, I’ll play the piano.” I expected a grateful, “Praise the Lord!” That is not what I got. He looked me squarely in the eye.

Young lady, THE KING DOES NOT “BEG! ”

I was totally dumbfounded. “Either you play for Him because He has called you and you want to please HIM, or don’t. BUT HE’S NOT GOING TO BEG. If He calls you to service, it’s for YOUR good, not His.” The enormity of my presumptuousness horrified me as I heard another defining, albeit discordant, tone! I had wrongly assumed God's call was an imposition on me.

That perspective collapsed immediately as I realized I was receiving another chance at ambassadorship. This time, not for the USA, but for the King of Glory.

Yes, I eventually took that aisle walk. That first step of obedience led to a lifetime walk of worship, music and fellowship. 38 years later, I left a church so dear to me that I had no inclination to ever become part of another... until I walked into Grace of Christ.

So now, I share this reflection with you: the King does not beg, but He does give a heart-felt invitation!

– Roz Strang 6

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Grace of Christ Preschool — Rhonda Cardona 509.248.7940, ext. 119 Rhonda@YakimaGrace.com www.yakimapreschool.com

Grace of Christ Preschool 2016-17 is in the books! We had a fabulous year full of fun and learning. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us this past school year with prayer and financial donations. YOU make a difference! Please continue to keep the preschool in your prayers as we ready ourselves for another year of school, learning about the Armor of God. Our scholarship fund is in great need. Your giving allows many to be able to attend preschool who would otherwise not be able to do so.

I would also like to thank my wonderful staff who go above and beyond to give the children the care they need and by showing them God’s love. Thank you Becca Mailand, Crystal Lopez, Kelsey Schmidt, Jenifer Knight, Katrine Schraan, Shereé Tsubota, Griselda Gonzalez, Becky Gruenberg, and Jessica Van Horn.

Enrolling in Grace of Christ Preschool

Are you interested in knowing more about enrolling for next year? As our preschoolers are being tested in school districts for kindergarten, we were told our graduates rank the highest!

Please contact Rhonda Cardona, Director, at 248-7940 x 119.

Check out our website: www.yakimapreschool.com Know someone with a 3, 4, or 5 year old looking for a preschool?

Please share Grace of Christ Preschool with them today!

7

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Children’s Ministry — Melissa Gray

Day 1 Decker

Bible Point: God made you!

Bible Story: God lovingly creates people.

(Psalm 139; Genesis 1:26-2:4) Key Verse: “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!”

(Psalm 139:14)

Day 2 Tina Termite

Bible Point: God is for you.

Bible Story: Rahab believes in God’s mighty power. (Joshua 1-2) Key Verse: “If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

Day 3 Bubba

Bible Point: God is always with you.

Bible Story: God is with Gideon.

(Judges 6:11-7:25) Key Verse: “The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

(Joshua 1:9)

Day 4

Skyler

SURVIVOR CHALLENGE

Please bring the following donations. We will present them to the Yakima Fire Department on Friday!

TUES Pre-Packed Beef Jerky WED Individual Sized Packages of Nuts THUR Gatorade FRI Bottled Water VBS SUNDAY FUNDAY!

Join us for VBS Sunday Funday, June 25 at 9am in the Sanctuary. Bring the whole FAMILY! Remember to wear your VBS t-shirt!

Hotdogs, Drinks, Ice-Cream and BOUNCY HOUSES on the North Lawn following the 9am service.

Calling all VBS Volunteers!

Join us for our Volunteer Meeting, June 11: 3:00pm Youth, 4:00pm Adults in the church gym.

Bible Point: God will always love you.

Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (Luke 22:66-24:12) Key Verse: “Your unfailing love will last forever.” (Psalm 89:2)

Day 5

Abbee

Bible Point: God made you for a reason.

Bible Story: Abigail brings peace.

(1 Samuel 25) Key Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.”

(Joshua 1:9)

Did you know KidZone has a Facebook page? Follow us online at Grace of Christ KidZone to keep up with all the fun activities and events happening in KidZone!

8

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Student Ministry

Dear Church Family, Wow, it is summ er alrea dy! We are celebrating our

seniors who are graduating from high school and welcoming our 5th graders to youth group! This summer will be filled with lots of pool parties, volunteering at VBS, Camp Ghormley, fellowship with each other, serving Yakima, and growing deeper in our relationship with God! Wednesday nights have been going well this spring!

We plan to continue the fun throughout the summer - look for the summer calendar, coming out soon! We had a movie night in April where we watched the movie "Sing," and we invited the community to join us. We had 55 people come enjoy dinner and a movie! It was a fun night!

On Sundays, we are continuing to REFUEL.

t Terry Knigh from

ates Terry gradu l y High Schoo Naches Valle , 2017. She on June 5th Washington is attending sity this fall State Univer studying and plans on psychology. ons Terry!

Congratulati

Ariana Nava

rro

Ariana grad uates from Eisenhower High School on June 13th , 2017. She will attend Y VCC this fall and begin ea rning her BA so that she ca n become an elementary sc hool teacher.

Congratulati ons Ariana!

We will be changing up Sunday mornings for our middle schoolers, so be on the look out for those changes. We will finish the alpha curriculum at the end of June. We have grown deeper in our knowledge of God through conversations with each other! The youth have really enjoyed it, so much so that we’ve gone over our time! We had 10-12 youth coming each Sunday! on Our Youth Director Search Committee is wellyouth.

We our lead to their way to finding the person that God would like the for pray to e continu have already interviewed a few candidates! Please like would He person the search committee. Pray God will lead us clearly to to disciple our youth!

Adrian Rule Please continue to PRAY for the student Adri an graduates from ministries. Pray for our youth and for our volunteers.

Eise nhow er High School on June Also ask God where He might want you to support this 13th , 2017 . He looks forward to ministry. Thank you for your support and prayers! enjoying the summer with his Blessings! friends, family and girlfriend With Christ’s Love, befo re heading to boot-camp in rill Amae Mer San Diego, CA to become a United States Marine.

Congratulations Adrian!

9

Terry Knight

Ariana Navar ro

Adrian Rule

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Gracia de Cristo / English

En Español

GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS Some of our members of Gracia de Cristo are meeting once a month after our service to pray for different needs. Here is one testimony from one of our sisters:

have been answered and my brother, who “hadMynotprayers communicated with my mother for many years, was touched by the Lord and called my mother to ask for her forgiveness and to tell her how much he loves her. I thank God for giving my mother the good news that her prodigal son has returned. Now he calls my mother every day.

”

We want to invite you to join us the first Sunday of every month at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel to experience a spiritual time with praise and prayer.

UPDATE ON CITIZENSHIP CLASS Our citizenship classes at Adams Elementary School have been in progress and we are approaching the end of our first quarter (10 weeks), meeting twice a week.

Anna Estrada is our lead instructor from La Casa Hogar. Assisting her are volunteers from Grace of Christ: Cathy Campbell, Glen Williams, Janet Feldman, Derick Garcia and Carla & Jake Kupp.

Also, Adams Elementary School is providing the classroom and set-up each week for us to meet. It is an amazing partnership between these three organizations to provide this wonderful opportunity for us and these future citizens of our country and city.

About 40 people are taking the course as we study the Constitution and the way that our country was established many years ago. It is challenging for the students because they are learning new English words that they haven’t used before. You can imagine what it would be like if you were studying a foreign government in a second language.

DIOS ESCUCHA Y RESPONDE NUESTRAS ORACIONES Algunos de nuestros miembros de Gracia de Cristo, se están reuniendo una vez al mes a las seis de la tarde después de nuestro servicio, para orar por diferentes necesidades. Aquí está un testimonio de una de nuestras hermanas:

“

Estamos tomando el tiempo necesario para dar gracias a Dios por sus bendiciones y para orar por cada necesidad.

Mis oraciones han sido contestadas, y mi hermano que no se había comunicado con mi mamá por muchos años, fue tocado por el señor y él busco a mi madre y le llamo para pedirle perdón y decirle cuanto la ama. Yo le doy gracias a Dios por darle a mi madre la buena noticia de que su hijo prodigo ha regresado. Ahora mi hermano llama a mi madre todos los días.

”

We want to invite you to join us the first Sunday of every month at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel to experience a spiritual time with praise and prayer.

ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE LA CLASE DE CIUDADANÍA Nuestras clases de ciudadanía en la escuela primaria Adams han estado en progreso y ya nos estamos aproximando al final del primer cuarto (10 semanas) las reuniones son dos veces por semana. Anna Estrada es nuestra instructora principal de La Casa Hogar.

Le asisten voluntarios de Grace of Christ: Cathy Campbell, Glen Williams, Janet Feldman, Derick García, también Carla y Jake Kupp. Además, la Escuela Primaria Adams está proporcionando el aula y deja todo preparado cada semana para las reuniones. Es una asociación asombrosa entre estas tres organizaciones para proporcionar esta oportunidad maravillosa para nosotros y los futuros ciudadanos de nuestro país y nuestra ciudad.

Alrededor de 40 personas están tomando el curso mientras estudiamos la constitución y la forma en que nuestro país se estableció hace muchos años. Esto es un reto para los estudiantes porque están aprendiendo nuevas palabras en inglés que no habían usado antes. Se puede imaginar cómo sería si usted estuviera estudiando un gobierno extranjero en un segundo idioma. Sin embargo, usted puede ver las caras de estos estudiantes iluminarse ya que entienden que nuestro gobierno y la constitución se basa en “We The People” "Nosotros el Pueblo." A nuestros estudiantes les encanta decir “We The People” "Nosotros el Pueblo"

10

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Gracia de Cristo / English However, you should see the faces of these students light up, as they understand that our government and Constitution are based on “We the People.” Our students love to say “We the People” knowing someday, they will be part of this great nation.

Being a part of this citizenship experience has been very positive and fulfilling. Each quarter a new citizenship class will be starting. If you are interested in being a volunteer representing Grace of Christ, please join us for a couple of evenings this quarter on a Monday or Wednesday evening and experience for yourself what it would be like to be a volunteer.

Please call me for more information, Jake Kupp 509-961-5070.

ADAMS CELEBRATED MAY 5TH (CINCO DE MAYO) We want to share that on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), Adams Elementary celebrated this great day with the community, parents, students and teachers of the school in an event full of fun with soccer games, in addition to the folkloric dancing, and a group of cheerleaders. Gracia de Cristo participated in the event and games, and provided the referees.

There was only one yellow warning card, showing everyone had fun playing a fair game. Our brother Jake Kupp and others volunteers from our church were greeting all the children, and sharing their time with the Adams family.

“ One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that He would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: 'Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these.' After laying hands on them, He left.” – Matthew 19:14-15 11

En Español sabiendo que algún día serán parte de esta gran nación.

Ser parte de esta experiencia de ciudadanía ha sido muy positiva y satisfactoria. Cada trimestre comenzará una nueva clase de ciudadanía. Si usted está interesado en ser un voluntario que represente a Grace of Christ, por favor únase a nosotros un par de noches este trimestre el lunes o el miércoles y experimente por sí mismo lo que sería ser un voluntario en el futuro. Por favor hábleme para más información, Jake Kupp al 509-961-5070.

ADAMS CELEBRÓ EL CINCO DE MAYO También queremos compartir que el pasado cinco de Mayo, la escuela primaria Adams celebró este gran día con la comunidad. Padres de familia, estudiantes y maestros de la escuela participaron de un evento lleno de diversión siendo la principal atracción los juegos de futbol, además de los bailes folclóricos, y también un grupo de niñas porristas. Gracia de Cristo participó en el evento y los juegos, también proveyó los árbitros para los encuentros. Sólo se mostró una sola tarjeta amarilla ya que todos se divirtieron jugando al juego limpio. Nuestro hermano Jake Kupp y algunos voluntarios estuvieron saludando a todos los niños, y compartiendo su tiempo con las familias de Adams.

“ Entonces Jesús dijo: «Dejen que los niños se acerquen a mí. No se lo impidan, porque el reino de los cielos es de los que son como ellos.» Y luego de poner las manos sobre ellos, se fue de allí.” – Mateo 19:14-15

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

GHORMLEY MEADOW CHRISTIAN CAMP SUM M E R STAFF HIRING

MOTHER/DAUGHTER WEEKEND

Our first ever Mother/Daughter weekend was a huge success!

Nearly 50 moms and daughters joined us for an amazing weekend of worship, teaching, and fun. We are grateful to Liz Leitz (our speaker) and Michelle Flores (our worship leader) for the amazing job they did leading us in worship. We are planning to hold this event again next year, so plan to join us next time!

Summer is here and we have many needs. A variety of positions remains available. If you are thinking about joining our team, don’t delay… apply today!

For more information on summer jobs, visit us at:

http://www.ghormleymeadow. org/join-our-team/college-summerstaff/

ONLINE GIVING

We are excited to announce that online giving is now available through our website! Please visit our Donate page to see what giving opportunities we currently have, and how to get involved. http://www.ghormleymeadow.org/ join-our-team/donate-to-ghormley/

SUPPORT NEEDS

Interested in supporting the ministry of Ghormley? We have a number of projects either in process or that we are raising funds for so we can begin. If you would like to know what we’re up to, or how to support the ministry of Ghormley, visit us at: http://www.ghormleymeadow.org/join-ourteam/donate-to-ghormley/

FRED MEYER REWARDS Help send kids to camp just by shopping at Fred Meyer! All funds donated go towards our general scholarship fund.

Want to join? Simply visit our website: http://www.ghormleymeadow.org/ join-our-team/donate-to-ghormley/

2017 CAMP REGISTRATION It’s not too late to register your child for camp! Don't miss this opportunity for your child to grow in faith and make amazing memories!

For more information, visit us at:

www.ghormleymeadow.org/ summercamp/

www.ghormleymeadow.org 12

PRAYER NEEDS 1. Pray that God will

provide us safety during the busy summer camp season.

2. Pray that many will respond to the message of the Gospel at camp this summer!

3. Pray that God will continue to bless us with groups to fill our non-summer months.

4. Pray that relationships will be built, lives changed, and every person who comes to Ghormley Meadow will meet Jesus.

5. Pray that the Lord will lead us as we raise funds and embark on a number of facilities improvement projects.

509.672.4311

facebook.com/ghormleymeadow

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Mothers of Preschoolers

MOPS recently announced a new logo to better reflect the relationships fostered by women committed to finding a blessing within a group of other moms trying to become better moms. The eyelet in the center of the new logo represents two sides, such as two women holding hands, and embodies both unity and strength. Our local MOPS group has pressed hard to find unity in motherhood and showcase the strength found in women who are working tirelessly to raise children with grace and love.

MOPS has been blessed with another year of ministry to moms of young families. We finished our year on May 19 with testimonies from ladies who wanted to share, and an

appreciation luncheon for our generous volunteers. MOPS thanks Grace of Christ Church for continuing to support this ministry as we assist in drawing moms and their families closer to Jesus.

MOPS will host a play date the third Friday of June, July, and August, and will resume with regular meetings in September. Next year's theme is "Free Indeed" and we will be sure to bring blessings from God's word and truth to the hearts of those who attend. You can also stay up to date with events on our Facebook group, MOPS Grace of Christ Presbyterian, Yakima (2016-2017).

Grace and Peace, Emily DeKorte

Charles Lewis’s parents were missionaries supported by our church some 70 years ago. Charles and his wife were also missionaries in Indonesia. They are retired and will be passing through Yakima in June. Fred and Pat Erickson would like to host at their home in Sawyer, a time to visit with Charles and Nelda Lewis, on Saturday evening, June 17 from 5pm to whenever.

We will grill something yummy and guests may bring a salad or dessert to share. All are welcome, longtime friends or any who would like to be acquainted.

Please respond to Lin Jones at 509-966-6479 or email: geewhyjay@msm.com.

13

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church 9 South 8th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 248-7940

OUR CORE VALUES Glorifying God With Our Best Pioneering and Ongoing Outreach Engaging and Nurturing Relationships Being A Cornerstone in the Community Equipping People for Ministry Through Biblical Foundation and Service

June & July Calendar of Events

Sat, May 27

MON, MAY 29 Tue, May 30

Ghormley Work Day Prayer Shawl Ministry MEMORIAL DAY / CHURCH CLOSED Sat7 Talk (Missions)

9:00am - 3:00pm 1:00pm ALL DAY 6:30pm

Camp Ghormley Garden Room ENTIRE CHURCH Adult Ed Room

Everyone Knitters EVERYONE Everyone

Thurs, June 1

Fri, June 2

Sat, June 3 SUN, JUNE 4

Mon, June 5

Tue, June 6 Wed, June 7 Thurs, June 8 Sat, June 10

SUN, JUNE 11

Tue, June 13

JUNE 16-18 Sat, June 17 Sun, June 18 JUNE 19 - 23 Thurs, June 22 Sun, June 25 Tue, June 27

Last Day Preschool 3's 10:00am Sanctuary Preschool Senior Adult Ministries Meeting 2:00pm Adult Ed Room Committee Last Day Preschool 4's & PreK 10:00am Sanctuary Preschool Seminar with Jane Roach (pre-register) 7:00pm - 8:45pm Sanctuary Everyone Seminar with Jane Roach (pre-register) 9:00am - 3:00pm Sanctuary/Gym (lunch) Everyone COMMUNION SUNDAY ALL MORNING SANCTUARY EVERYONE Senior Brunch (Student Ministries) 11:00am Gym Grad. Seniors Prayer & Praise with Gracia de Cristo 6:00pm Chapel Everyone Discipleship Ministry Team Meeting 5:30pm Offsite Committee Worship Ministry Team Meeting 5:30pm Adult Ed Room Committee Celebration Bbq for Student Ministries 5:30pm 6th-12th graders Ghormley Commission 7:00pm Adult Ed Room Committee Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00pm Prayer Room Knitters Elinor Bergseth 100th Birthday Party (please come!) 2:00pm Garden Room Everyone COLLECT BAGS OF HOPE FOR CAMPBELL FARM ALL MORNING SANCTUARY EVERYONE VBS Volunteer Meeting (Youth 3pm/Adults 4pm) 3:00pm Gym VBS Volunteers Davis Baccalaureate 4:30pm Sanctuary Davis Seniors Foundation Board 7:00am Library Committee Mission Ministry Team Meeting 4:00pm Adult Ed Room Committee OUTREACH CAMP @ GHORMLEY ALL WEEKEND CAMP GHORMLEY... NEED COUNSELORS! Orcas Encampment Opening Ceremony 12:00pm Sanctuary Trailseekers ELZ Lunch Meeting 12:45pm Adult Ed Room ELZ Staff VBS - REGISTER ONLINE YAKIMAGRACE.COM 8:30AM-NOON GYM 4YR - 5TH GR Orcas Encampment Closing Ceremony 5:00pm Sanctuary Trailseekers Sun Funday! VBS Celebration 9:00am Sanctuary/North Lawn Everyone Session Meeting (no dinner) 6:00pm Adult Ed Room Elders

SUN, JULY 2

Tue, July 11

Thurs, July 13 Sun, July 16

Tue, July 25

PRAYER SUN Prayer & Praise with Gracia de Cristo Staff Birthday Lunch Mission Ministry Team Meeting Worship Ministry Team Meeting Ghormley Commission Deacon's Potluck ELZ Lunch Meeting Session Meeting (no dinner)

June

July

ALL MORNING 6:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 12:30pm 12:30pm 6:00pm

SANCTUARY Chapel Parlor Adult Ed Room Adult Ed Room Adult Ed Room Gym Lounge Adult Ed Room

EVERYONE Everyone All Staff Committee Committee Committee Deacons ELZ Staff Elders

Grace Alive is available in a PDF format on the church web page www.YakimaGrace.com. For inquiries, submissions, omissions, and corrections, contact Ericka in the church office 248-7940 x 100. ericka.clark@yakimagrace.com 14

Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church

Weekday Events MON

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) All Staff Check-In Meeting ESL Class Overeater’s Anonymous Al-Anon Divorce Care

WED

ESL Class Youth Group - Mid High & Senior High Gracia de Cristo Music Rehearsal

11:00 am 5:30 - 8:30 pm 6:00- 8:00 pm

Mid Hi Room Youth and Mid Hi Rms 6th-12th grades Sanctuary

THUR

SOZO Prayer

5:45 - 9:15 pm

Prayer Room

SOZO Team

FRI

SOZO Prayer

9:00 -11:30 am

Prayer Room

SOZO Team

Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Adult Ed Lounge 2nd Floor Mid Hi & Youth Rm

Everyone Everyone Everyone Adults Adults 3yrs thru 5th gr Gr 6-12

10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 5:15 pm 6:30 pm

Adult Ed DF Lounge Mid Hi Room Adult Ed Adult Ed Room 217

Everyone All Staff Everyone Everyone Everyone

Sunday Services and Events SUN

Worship - Led by Contemporary Worship Team Worship - Led by Temple Choir & Organ Worship - Gracia de Cristo (In Spanish) Going Deeper: Zechariah Golden Circle KidZone Youth Refuel

9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 9:30 am 10:15 am 9:00 am 10:15 am

Announcements CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED

BAGS OF HOPE

SUMMER HOURS

VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING

Camp Ghormley has a variety of positions available. If you are thinking about joining our team, please apply today! http://www.ghormleymeadow.org/join-our-team/collegesummerstaff/ The church office will close at 1pm on Friday, beginning on June 30th – September 1st. The church building will be open until 5pm on Fridays.

15

We have the honor of helping Campbell Farm fill their pantry for the summer.

Please return full bags on June 11th for the bag dedication.

There is an important meeting for all VBS Volunteers on Sunday, June 11th in the gym. Youth volunteers will meet from 3pm -5pm and adult volunteers will meet from 4pm-5pm.

GRACE OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9 S 8TH AVENUE YAKIMA, WA 98902 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID YAKIMA, WA PERMIT NO 59