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2010 Vestry
Standing: Tommy Younts, Dan Smith, Ed Huneycutt (Jr. Warden), Scott Hoffmann
middle: Louie Cox, Susan Terrell (Sr. Warden), Sandy Reynolds, Patricia Wardle
Sitting: Will Blackerby, Shawn Hodge, Lydia Mack (Clerk), Michael Kepley

Fall Servant Leadership Course
based on the writings of Verna Dozier
“The Dream of God: A Call to Return”

Verna Dozier often remarked that “Jesus called his community to follow him, not worship him. But the Church chose the latter.” In this course, we will use Dozier’s book The Dream of God: A Call to Return and other resources as we examine her idea of the essence of faith, which often surfaces as ambiguity. We will look at these writings through the lens of Servant Leadership, particularly in the areas of power, prestige, and possessions. Please join us!

Thursday nights 5:30 – 7:00
Six weeks
August 26 – September 30
Commons Room

Please call the church office by Friday, August 20^th to register for the course.

SUMMER SERMON THEME

“We don’t think our way into a new kind of living; we live our way into a new kind of thinking.”
Richard Rohr, priest, author, and spiritual director

In the current lectionary series of Gospel readings we find Jesus urging his disciples and the crowds to consider a new way of living and thinking. A few people understood and accepted his invitation to a deeper life, but most were too blinded by the religious and cultural mindset of their day to hear his message. If we think of these interactions as acts of compassion and as object-lessons for his audience, rather than as scolding, we see them as invitations for the people to live and think in new ways.

Click on the title to read the sermon

June 13: A “sinful” woman anoints Jesus’ feet.
June 20: Jesus heals a mentally ill man.
June 27: Jesus cautions against “putting your hand to the plow and looking back.”
July 4:     "What Happens to People of Faith"
July 11:   “Who is my neighbor?”
July 18:   Jesus visits Mary and Martha
July 25:   The Model Prayer
Aug 1:     Foolish man tears down barns and builds bigger ones.
Aug 8:     Trust God and live expectantly.
Aug 15:    I have come to bring fire and division, not peace.
Aug 22:   A Sabbath healing lesson
Aug 29:   Guests at a wedding banquet

March 17- Social Concerns
April 28- Environmental Stewardship
May 26- Arts Academy
June 2- Parish Life: Pisgah Cookout
July 28 – Sunday Lunch Coordinators
August 25- Adult and Children Education
September 29- Congregational Care Committee
October 27- Faith and the Arts Committee
November 17 – The Children’s School Commission

Click on the "UPCOMING EVENTS" to view the calendar, or on an individual event for more info. Journey to Adulthood 6th - 12th grade News and Pictures Click here Mark your calendars now: PARISH WEEKEND September 10-12, 2010 Camp Walter Johnson Whom to Call List Click the above link for a list of people you may need to call for a variety of reasons - includes the Vestry Liaison for each commission. Episcopal Life On-Line Arts Academy at Grace Register now for Arts Academy Music and Art Classes for both children and adults. Check out www.artsacademyatgrace.org for classes, policies, registration forms and faculty bios. Mark your calendars: Pisgah camping trip 2011 will be Wed June 22 - Sun June 26 REMINDER: BRING IN BURNED OUT CFL LIGHT BULBS AND DEAD BATTERIES AND PLACE IN THE DESIGNATED PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE UNDERCROFT	Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, NC	Outdoor Service, June 7, 2010 Wildcat Mountain (more pictures below)	2010 Vestry Standing: Tommy Younts, Dan Smith, Ed Huneycutt (Jr. Warden), Scott Hoffmann middle: Louie Cox, Susan Terrell (Sr. Warden), Sandy Reynolds, Patricia Wardle Sitting: Will Blackerby, Shawn Hodge, Lydia Mack (Clerk), Michael Kepley Fall Servant Leadership Course based on the writings of Verna Dozier “The Dream of God: A Call to Return” Verna Dozier often remarked that “Jesus called his community to follow him, not worship him. But the Church chose the latter.” In this course, we will use Dozier’s book The Dream of God: A Call to Return and other resources as we examine her idea of the essence of faith, which often surfaces as ambiguity. We will look at these writings through the lens of Servant Leadership, particularly in the areas of power, prestige, and possessions. Please join us! Thursday nights 5:30 – 7:00 Six weeks August 26 – September 30 Commons Room Course fee: $25.00 (or what you can pay) Includes book and materials Facilitated by Bonnie Duckworth and Susan Terrell Please call the church office by Friday, August 20^th to register for the course. SUMMER SERMON THEME “We don’t think our way into a new kind of living; we live our way into a new kind of thinking.” Richard Rohr, priest, author, and spiritual director In the current lectionary series of Gospel readings we find Jesus urging his disciples and the crowds to consider a new way of living and thinking. A few people understood and accepted his invitation to a deeper life, but most were too blinded by the religious and cultural mindset of their day to hear his message. If we think of these interactions as acts of compassion and as object-lessons for his audience, rather than as scolding, we see them as invitations for the people to live and think in new ways. *Click on the title to read the sermon* June 13: A “sinful” woman anoints Jesus’ feet. June 20: Jesus heals a mentally ill man. June 27: Jesus cautions against “putting your hand to the plow and looking back.” July 4: "What Happens to People of Faith" July 11: “Who is my neighbor?” July 18: Jesus visits Mary and Martha July 25: The Model Prayer Aug 1: Foolish man tears down barns and builds bigger ones. Aug 8: Trust God and live expectantly. Aug 15: I have come to bring fire and division, not peace. Aug 22: A Sabbath healing lesson Aug 29: Guests at a wedding banquet Wednesday Night Specials – for 2010 March 17- Social Concerns April 28- Environmental Stewardship May 26- Arts Academy June 2- Parish Life: Pisgah Cookout July 28 – Sunday Lunch Coordinators August 25- Adult and Children Education September 29- Congregational Care Committee October 27- Faith and the Arts Committee November 17 – The Children’s School Commission
	PARISH WEEKEND Friday September 10 - Sunday September 12 Camp Walter Johnson Please see the July Grace Vine for more information and the registration form *Deposit due on July 30th* *Pictures from last year's Parish Weekend* PARISH WEEKEND CAMP WALTER JOHNSON SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009 *Pictures from the outdoor service held on June 6* .