Well it looks like I am officially added to the roster for our January trip. Funds are being raised. Airfare is purchased. Crafts are ready. Bible story is being put together. Songs are being picked out and taught (Thanks Sarah!) We just need to practice practice parctice. And we are off to serve the people of Guatemala!!

Prayers for Chochi

For those who came to know Chochi from our last mission trip, she could use our prayers. I just heard from Ginny that Chochi fell and hit her head on a rock yesterday. She had to have stiches and her face got pretty banged up. Ginny asks for prayers for quick healing, since Chochi is diabetic and that could cause difficulties.

Don't forget....

We have another breakfast this coming Sunday after church service. Does everyone know what they are supposed to bring? Also we will be having a meeting following cleanup of the breakfast. See you all there!

Missing a meeting

Hi guys,

Sorry, I'll be missing this Tuesday meeting. Luke and I are going on a conference on Confirmation. We want to brainstorm our next year's work with the confirmation class.

Marilyn, I'll be leaving my application form in your box at church.

Also, my passport is currently being processed.

And I'll be happy to take the next month's devotion.

Blessings on the meeting.

Pastor J

Latest Update

Wow, PRAISE BE TO GOD! All is looking well towards our January 2012 mission trip to Guatemala.
UPDATE ON OUR FUNDRAISING: Our first fundraisers have benefited well from the graciousness of our church family and friends. The donations collected from the Lenten spaghetti meal on March 16th totaled $245. Our first Pancake Breakfast held on Sunday, March 20th brought in another $256. The April 3rd Pancake and Egg Casserole brunch brought in $335. (A special thank you to the Girls of Grace for the delicious contributions of egg dishes for the cause!) And, WOW! Our Easter Basket Auction brought us $602! Many of the baskets for the silent auction were donated by members of the congregation, as well as our team members. God bless you all!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!
Stay tuned for future “happy meals” and fundraising events.

k.lee on board for 2012

Great to hear from all of you . this Bloggering is new to me So PPPPPPPPPlease be kind. No pictures of me EVER. See you all at the next meeting.

Gracias!

A special thank you to all of the spaghetti eaters at the Lenten dinner tonight. We now have $245.00 towards our mission trip to Guatemala. Also, our thanks to all who worked at the dinner and contributed the food. Last, but definitely NOT least.... thanks be to God!

Passport applications.

I brought home some passport applications from the post office today, for those who need to get one. I think I could take pictures at our next meeting that would work for passport pictures, too. That would save people a little money. If anyone needs one, let me know.

Reminder... Mission Team Meeting Tonight 7 pm

Hi Everyone, I hope you haven't forgotten our meeting tonight. This is kind of a late reminder. Anyway, if you haven't already submitted your initial deposit ($100), it is due tonight. Also, for those who ordered boxes from Only A Child Ministry on our last trip; they will be coming soon. As you may recall, I had volunteered to receive aqnd distribute the boxes for us. I will read the email from George Leger at the meeting. Hopefully you remember what you ordered. :-)

Mission Team 2012

I am so glad we have the team we have but if God is calling you to join us please know that you have until March 13 to get your $100 deposit in. Checks can be made out to Grace Mission team or Grace Lutheran Church and Mission team in the Memo.

Ginnie is working on our lesson and theme for the trip and we should here back soon.

We were asked if instead of bibles if we could bring snacks or money for snacks since the people down there do not eat well and we need the food.

More to come as I hear more.
To God be the Glory

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS!!! IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME!! GOD IS SO GREAT!!
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE OFF TO A GREAT START. I WISH I WAS GOING WITH YOU AGAIN!
I WILL EXPECT A LOT OF POSTS TO THIS BLOG SO I CAN AT LEAST FOLLOW YOUR ADVENTURE IN MY HEART AND MIND, AND ALSO BE ABLE TO PRAY FOR YOU ALL.

Hope I'm doing this right. Looking forward to getting to know you all a little better. Just don't expect to see a picure of me on this blog. God Bless Sue N

Looking forward to continued building of our relationships within the team and the opportunity to help others and be helped through the coming mission trip.

Pastor J

Added Authors to the blog

Okay team, I've added each of you as an "author" to our blog to give you the ability to write to the blog. Please respond to the invitation I emailed to you by writing on the blog. That way I'll know If I've done it correctly. And, I guess it will also let me know I have your correct email address. Thanks. (Man, I dislike typing on this netbook keyboard!)

Our Groundwork Guatemala Team for 2012 has been formed!

At our second organizational meeting on Sunday, Feb. 13th, we began the process of preparing ouselves for our 2012 service mission in Guatemala. We received our Mission Team Information packets, and will soon be getting our particular assigned story/theme for the faith lessons and crafts we will be preparing and sharing with the Guatemalans.

All of our team members were present at the meeting. When it came time to divvy up the various tasks among our team members which are necessary to prepare for this mission; I was struck by the thought that God had again provided a great mix of talents and gifts among our members to carry out the mission to His glory. I am so excited to get started!

I again have the position as Communication Coordinator and will use this blog to communicate with our team, and provide information for all who are interested in keeping up with our activities. Right now it is a work in progress as I update it to this new mission trip. I hope we have lots of supporters/followers who will visit the blog and share their thoughts and prayers with us.

We were so blessed with financial and prayer support during our 2010 trip, and I thank God for all of you. Please feel free to express your thoughts to the public on the blog and/or email me privately at cmckenney@chartermi.net.

Thanks, everyone.

Connie McKenney