Bingo at The Harbor: Bert and Barbara Nye volunteer at the memory care unit each Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 am to play bingo with the residents. To join in assisting in the game call them at (434) 985-2402.

HOPE (Help Offered for Primary Education): The after-school tutoring program meets every Tuesday in the Parish Hall. Students arrive by school bus at approximately 3:15 PM. The goal is to provide each student with a tutor/mentor for work on reading, writing, spelling, and math skills.  If you would like to know more about this project or if you would be interested in volunteering, please contact Jenny Morris, 985-4332.

Adult Choir Rehearsals:    Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (6:00 on nights when Vestry is meeting).

Prayer Shawl Ministry group: meets on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. We meet in the Grace Church Sanctuary. Some of the members knit and others crochet; creating projects to extend the love of Jesus to those in need.  Our handiwork is blessed during a church service and delivered to individuals on our prayer list. Everyone is welcome! Please come join us!

Bible Study: Rev. Anne leads a Bible Study centered around the current “Forward Day by Day” publication, which we have available in pocket-size or large print. All are welcome to gather in the Sanctuary.

Quiet Prayer Time: Fridays between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Are you in need of a little quiet time, away from the hustle and bustle before the weekend is upon you?  Do you have petitions for the Lord?  Things to be thankful for or questions to ask?  Grace Church welcomes you to drop in for quiet prayer time.

ECW Meeting: Saturday, February 9^th in the Parish Hall  at 10:00  AM. Rhonda Oliver, from Feeding Greene, will be our guest speaker.  She will talk about the organization and how the food bank is utilized for the community.  After the talk, we will have a brief meeting and then we will be setting up for Bishop Susan’s visit.

Bishop Susan Goff: will be making a visit to Grace Church for the 9:30 service on Sunday, February 10^th. Greg  will be received into the Episcopal Church and Agnes  will be reaffirmed. There will be a pot-luck reception following in the Parish Hall. Please come and join in this glorious celebration and bring a dish to share.

Celebration of Life Service for Leann Skillin: Saturday, February 16^th at 10:30 AM with an expanded coffee hour following in the Parish Hall.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tuesday, March 5^th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Enjoy the “culinary talents” of the men of Grace Church and share a meal and conversation with neighbors! The supper is free and open to all members of the community.

Lenten Quiet Day: Wednesday, March 13^th, hosted by the Diocesan ECW at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  Retired Bishop David Jones will lead the retreat.  “Here I am, Lord” is the theme for the day. The cost is $35.00 (includes lunch). There is a flyer posted on the bulletin board.  Please see Jeannie if you would like to attend.

Love Laundry: Saturday,March 23^rd, hosted by Bert and Barbara at the Bailey Court Apartments, located across Ford Avenue from Grace Church. Volunteers will be washing, drying, and folding loads of laundry for the individuals and families at the complex. Donations of quarters for the machines are greatly appreciated. We will be putting the green jar out for the month of March. Please also consider volunteering to help and visit with our neighbors, for whatever time you can. You may contact Bert & Barbara at 434-985-2402 for more information or to volunteer.

Neighborhood Brunch:Saturday, March 30^th.  More details to follow.

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