And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

Will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

~Philippians 4:7

 

 

Pastor Brenda’s first Sunday with us at Grace. We are blessed!

 

Fellowship Time

Thank you to all who help!

                                    May 29 – Cindy Wood, Mary Schneider

                                    June 5 – Jan Dustman, Karlene Jaquillard

 

Reminder!

One service only

Combined traditional and contemporary

May 29, 2022

10:30 a.m.

The Chapel

 

Graduate Sunday is June 5

All December 2021 and Spring or Summer 2022 graduates, whether it is from high school or college, are invited to be recognized at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, June 5.  Graduation is no small event. It is a significant milestone marking both endings and beginnings, and your Grace family wishes to recognize this milestone.  If you wish to be recognized on this special day or you know someone who should be recognized, please contact the Church Office with the name of the school graduating or graduated from, the degree earned or will be earned if graduating from college, and the graduate’s plans for the future.  We look forward to recognizing our graduates on this day.

 

Blood Pressure Checks!!

Gretchen will be in Classroom 3 on Sunday May 29 for anyone who would like their Blood Pressure checked.

 

Behind the scenes at Grace…. By Gretchen

  1. Besides the trees budding out and the geraniums in the flower box we now have the planters by Brenner and the “frogs” planted with beautiful plants. Thanks to Connie for all your hard work at making us look beautiful!
  2. We have had a Canada Goose make a few fly-bys but not land at least not yet, so it is an unofficial part of our menagerie.
  3. We have to have mole children (or what ever baby moles are called) as there are more tunnels than ever. So please be careful when walking on grassy areas so that you do not trip and fall.
  4. To help keep Grace looking beautiful please put dishes, cups, water pitchers and coffee parts away after washing. Addendum – baby moles are called pups!
  5. Our Food Collection is still taking donations on Monday from 9-12 and items can be placed in the bins in the Graceful Giving Room. The need for food is not going away but is increasing due to the higher costs. If you are able, please help.
  6. Personal Needs continues to be held on Tuesdays and has continued needs. They also have a bin in the Graceful Giving Room.
  7. Hold the date!!! Pastor Brenda’s installation service will be Wednesday June 15 at 6:30PM in the large church. Please come and celebrate this wonderful event!
  8. Remember: Grace is the people not the building!!

 

Healthy People! Healthy Parish!

 

June!

The longest day of the year is fast approaching on Tuesday June 21. With it     being light earlier many of us get moving earlier and with it being lighter later we can do projects later.

So, you ask where is this going????

Well, Saturday June 25 is still under the affects of the Summer Solstice so you can get up early in the morning, come and donate blood at the Interfaith Blood Drive!! Then go home and do the “honey do” list later in the evening when it is still light and probably cooler.

We have appointments from 8:30-2:30.

Remember to protect your skin and to avoid heat exhaustion you need to stay out of the sun between 10 – 4pm so come inside and give blood!

This is the weekend before the 4th of July which typically has a high need for blood due to accidents, etc.

1 unit of Blood can help as many as 3 people!!!

You can make an appointment on the Red Cross website, call the Red Cross and ask them for appointment at Grace, or call Gretchen Hiatt to make an appointment.

 

THE HEAT IS ON!!! 

The coming of the summer solstice also means that the warm, sticky, humid, curl your hair, need an ice cream cone weather is on its way.

You are outside and you or someone you know says they don’t feel well or are acting unusual.

It may be symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke!

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion:

  1. Faint or dizzy
  2. Excessive sweating
  3. Cool, pale, clammy skin
  4. Nausea, vomiting
  5. Rapid, weak pulse
  6. Muscle cramps

What do you do:

  1. Stop activity and rest
  2. Move to cooler location, take off extra clothes – i.e., hoodies, socks and shoes.
  3. Drink water or sports drinks (Gatorade) – do not drink caffeine pops or coffee or tea with caffeine.
  4. Take a cold shower or use cold compresses. Use the cold packs from a cooler or ice – make sure to wrap in a towel or t-shirt – do not put directly on the skin. Be creative on what you have that is cold.

** If symptoms do not go away or get worse call 911!!!

Symptoms of Heat Stroke:

  1. Throbbing headache
  2. No sweating
  3. Body temperature of over 103 degrees – hot, dry, red skin
  4. Nausea and vomiting
  5. Fast strong pulse
  6. May lose consciousness

What to do:

  1. Call 911 ASAP!
  2. Move to shade and take off extra clothes.
  3. Keep cool until emergency help arrives – apply cold compresses.
  4. If person is not responding do not force fluids as they may choke

Remember: The worse time for sun exposure is between 10:00 am – 2:00pm

Stay out of the sun and be cool during these times!!!!

 

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. (Albert Einstein)

If you obey all the rules .You miss all the fun (Katherine Hepburn)

 

This is the day the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

~Psalm 118:24