Grace Lutheran Church 1 W. Montgomery Street ~ Johnstown, NY 12095-2409 The Rev. David Almleaf, Pastor ~May 2019 oW lies Dear Members and Friends, As May unfolds there are several unique events taking place that I would | would like to call everyone’s attention to. The Youth Group will hold their annual rummage sale during the city wide weekend sale. Our dates will be Friday May 3" and Saturday May 4". We will not participate on Sunday. Baked goods and hot dogs will be available during the sale, ‘The youth are currently raising funds for their trip to ‘Minneapolis Minnesota in 2021 to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering Our Quilt Group has been busier this year than ever and we will dedicate the quilts that are being sent to Lutheran World Relief at the Sunday service on May 5". Grace Lift will occur at 9 a.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12". Later this same week the Inrach Committee will host the International Luncheon on Saturday May 18". Prayer for healing will be available at the Sunday Communion Service on May 19". We have occasionally held these over the years and they have been well received. This will be the last one scheduled before I retire in June, so if you have been looking forward to one of these be sure not to miss this one, HEALING SERVICE race of God, By the Gi ba iF Grote Larred buhtyf. Pastor David Almleat6% DO YOU HAVE RETURNABLE 2 ¢ BOTTLES AND CANS that are clogging up space in your home? Do. gq Bottle site te tous oF aking em to JOLIE the store to return? IF so, just bring them to church and pat dhem in the box located on the corder of Perry and Montgomery Streets “Thanks for supporting our youth! Asa further note, the Youth Group is continuing to collect old and used cell phones. ‘There is a box in the narthex where you can leave ther Many thanks to all of you who supported the youth sroup by attending the Easter Breakfast, and to those who donated items, helped prepare, serve it FROM ALL OF and clean up. Oat. Con UR OH GARAGE SALE The annual garage/bake sale will held on Friday May 3" and Saturday May 4". We will be setting up Wednesday the 1° at 6 pm and Thur. The 2" at 9 am. If you are able to help please let Barb Frederick know. This is a good time to clean out your attics, closets and cellars, the Youth Group is more ‘that willing to accept your donations of CLEAN reusable items. The only items we cannot sell are TV'S so we kindly ask to respect our wishes and not donate them. Thanks! Big sellers are video games, kid's toys and clothes, as well as things like strollers, car seats, etc. We will be accepting donations beginning April 29" right up to Thursday the 2nd, please leave them in the fellowship hall, Tf you don't have any thing you wish to get rid of, we will be more than happy to accept donations of baked goods for the bake sale component of the sale. As you may know, the garage/bake and hot dog sale is our biggest fundraiser of the year so your support is very much ‘appreciated. We will be breaking down the sale on that Saturday (May 4") around 3:00. We really could use some help with this, so, if you are able to help it would be greatly appreciated as this is a big jobl!. Saturday May 18" instead of having 12 tables decorated for the month the Inreach committee is looking for hosts and hostesses for an..... “International Luncheon” Perhaps a country that you have visited is your heritage, or, you want to learn more about a country giving you a reason to decorate a table and serve a luncheon of food items from that country. If you would like to be creative for a table, please let Nancy Demarest or Clyde Smith know. There is also a sign up sheet in the narthex. Let's see how many countries can be represented!Altar Hlowers May/June May 05 - Dave & Debbie Seward Special Arrangement - Dave Gaugler May 12 - Maryland Warmer May 19 - Freya & Lylian Angus May 26 - Nancy Blanchard June 02 - Mary Lou Zambella June 09 - Karen Ryder June 16 - Marlene & George Slingerland and Maryland Warner (share) Special Arrangement - Dave Gaugler June 23 - The Clo Family June 30 - Karen Ryder and Freya & Lylian Angus (share) Please note: The cost of altar flowers is $38.00 unless. you share a Sunday then they would be $19.00 cach vase. Ifyou wish to place a “special arrangement” in the Sanctuary the cost would be whatever you would like to spend. Nancy Blanchard (762-4234) and Linda Bumpus (725-1927) are the Altar Flower coordinators. 05/05 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 05/12 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 05/19 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 05/26 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 06/02 - Nancy Demarest, Mary Lou Zambella, Bonnie 06/09 - Nancy Blanchard, Greta Davis, Bonnie 06/16 - Nancy Blanchard. Greta Davis, Bonnie 06/23 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf 06/30 - Darleen Gaugler, Bonnie Olendorf. “Give not from the top of your purse, but from the bottom of your heart”, June 02 - Peggy Niforos June 09 - Maryland Warner June 16 - Cindy Walsh June 30 - Linda Morley Please find someone to replace you if you cannot bake bread the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever Possible, tell the church secretary so the bulletin can. reflect the change. ‘Thank you, Peguy Niforos Altar Guild (I) - Intinction eae (R) - Rail Sunday May 05° (R)_ - Peggy Niforos May 12 (I) - Darleen Gaugler May 19) -Joan Longfri May 26 (R)_- Bonnie Olendorf June 02 (R)_ - Nancy Demarest June 09 (R) June 16 (R) June 23.) - Peguy Niforos + Kathy VanValkenburgh - Darleen Gaugler June 30) -Joan Longfritz c find someone to replace you if you cannot make the Sunday you are scheduled and whenever possible, tell Bonnie so that the bulletin can reflect the change. Peg Niloros, Altar Guild co-ordinator Lord, Hear Our raver Chain Missy op If you know of anyone in need of daily prayers for the healing of body, mind or soul, please call Nancy Demarest (725-8704). If requesting in person, submit the name(s) in writing and add your name bottom. All requests are held in confidence unless otherwise designated. "Thank you, Nancy Demarest