Ministries
Acolytes
Abba: Gerald Richard
The Acolyte Ministry is a way for
young people to participate in the worship services of our church. To become an acolyte, one must be at
least eight years of age and in the third grade. It is a very special privilege
to hold the office of acolyte, and proper decorum and respect should be
maintained at all times while serving.
Altar Guild
Director: Shu Shu Clowers
Our Altar Guild does not just prepare the church for Sunday services. They also make sure that everything is in order when we have midweek services and special services such as funerals and weddings. We are very grateful for the faithful attention of this group that always makes sure that our Church is beautifully prepared for each and every event.
Want to help? Call the Church Office or Altar Guild Director.
Boy Scout Troop #177
Scoutmaster: John McCulley
The troop goes on monthly campouts and is developing many skills including cooking and fire building. They are active in the community assisting with service projects. The troop is open to all boys between the ages of 11 and 17. They meet on Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 in Molhusen House.
Choir
Director: Laura Hyatt
The Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday at 6 pm in Quinn Hall. Come and join us! We are recruiting again.
All parts needed.
Christian Education
Director: Cathy Smith
Martie is back with the nursery.
Does anyone know what happened to
the Thomas the Tank Engine table that was in the Rehm room after the flood? It
was in the far corner on the right. We could really use it in the nursery
again. It eased the transition away from Mom & Dad for the first time.
Daughters
of the King
Leader: Cathy Smith
We meet the first Sunday of each month and pray daily. Please
let us know those needing prayers for healing as well as thanksgiving. A new
class is starting in January, anyone who is interested in becoming a Daughter of
the King is welcome to attend. Please let us know of prayers and prayer shawls
that are needed.
Education
for Ministry
EFM provides a comprehensive education in the foundations and message of our Christian faith. The course teaches you how to think theologically, deepens your faith, and provides you with confidence. A four year program, participants commit to one year at a time to study the Bible, church history, and twentieth century theology.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Chairperson: Barbara Zimmerman
All women members of Grace Episcopal Church are members. They are affiliated with the ECW of Texas as well as the National Council. Their mission is to enrich the life of the Church by providing hospitality and avenues of spiritual growth.
I have just returned from Camp Allen today after two
days at the ECW Conference. It was really invigorating and I am looking forward
to my new job as Galveston County Convocation Chairman.
This carries with it a position on the board of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
My first goal has been to get an ECW started again at Grace. Janice Rhymes has
agreed to do that job and will be our President. She will be ably assisted by
Ella Anderson. Stay tuned for upcoming plans they have in mind! Please be
generous with your time when they contact you. Each of us has something to
contribute!
Each month I intend to let you know via the Bell Tower what is going on
throughout the Diocese that might be of interest to the Women of Grace.
Graceful Gatherers
Coordinator: Mary Kilgore
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Graceful Gatherers is the church adult supper group that meets once a month on the first Friday of the month at a fellow parishioners home. We enjoy each others company and home cooked delights. Everyone brings pot luck and it is amazing how well it works out with no planned menu! We start at 7 and leave around 9. We welcome any adult parishioner who would like to join us, you can come every time or when your schedule permits. To sign up for an email remind or to volunteer to host Graceful Gatherers at your home click here. |
Hospitality
Contact: Shirley Bridges
Jinkins Hall is the location of many receptions, brunches, and other functions through out the year that bring our parish together for food and fellowship. Whether you can help set up, take down, or help prepare the food.
Remember: Shirley needs you the next time something is going on in the Parish Hall.
Lay Ministries
Coordinator: Jayne Davis
Lay ministries include the adult acolytes, worship leaders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors, and Unction Ministers. Many parishioners are active in assisting the rector with conducting services. Click here for the Annual Report.
Over 55 Group
Leader: John McCulley
The Over 55‘s have played a significant role in the renovation of our buildings, doing a good deal of the work to make Molhusen usable as a temporary church office and sacristy and now a beautiful Scout/youth building, and to make the Rectory rentable (as well as the parts they have played in the renovation of other buildings.)
Youth Group
Director: