PRAYER: Ann Crawford-Alexander, Elmer Anderson, Delbert Ballard, Carly Gray, Genie Hawks, Betty Jacobs, Kristi Jergensen, Mildred Jergensen, Irene Jessen, Maryann Kerr, Lily Kolb, Lois Lewis, Joe Miller, Margaret Morrow, Maureen Moore, Linda Nelson, Ken Rice, Gary Robb, Wilma Rowe, Brent Scroggin, Kristi Sukaw, Jonathan Wild, Larry Wirth, Taryn (Stombaugh) Welch, the family of Bryce DeBoer.

Pastor Dale Barnett requests your prayers for his daughter, Maureen Moore, while she recovers from a major stroke. Pastor Barnett appreciates your previous prayers for his daughter who has survived breast cancer and leukemia. Messages may be sent to Pastor Barnett at barnett922@windstream.net or 922 North 21st Street Beatrice, NE  68310

Our Service People: Jeff Flint, John Flint, Andrew Ford, Bryan Gnirk.

"Serving Others/Enriching Lives Family Mentors" - There are times when each of us needs a helping hand. If you have a need or if you can lend a hand, just fill out the yellow "Serving Others" card in the pew, put it in the offering plate, and the Outreach Team will match needs and helpers. All information will be handled with compassionate discretion.

Bulletin announcements are due in the office by noon on Thursday.

What's Going On At Grace:

Growing Season -- We take this "growing season" in the church year to feed, water, weed and nurture our faith so God can grow us into the image of Christ. A year ago, we illustrated the "Growing Season" by hanging green strips in the front of the church. Many of you participated by bringing green strips of fabric which were meaningful to you.  Beginning in July, we would like to continue hanging green strips of fabric, approximately 4-6" wide and 6-10' long. Last year's strips have been braided and will also be displayed to illustrate our fortified strength when we work together.
     In addition to the strips, we invite you to bring a flower, beautiful leaf, ornamental grass, any growing item when you come to church.  Put your stems or bouquets in a vase and place them on the green bench in the front of the church.  These stems will again illustrate our growing faith and beautify our sanctuary. Thanks!

Relay for Life will be held in Gothenburg on July 25-26. You can make donations and purchase luminaries through the display on the table in the narthex.

Relay For Life Bake Sale last week raised $403.50. Thank you to all the bakers and buyers.

Caring Cooks – The Caring Cooks would like to encourage the congregation to let them know of people in need of a "Care Package" of food! Talk to Pastor Megan or Kathy Neil if you know of a need.

 "It's Fun to Serve!" Confirmation Trip to Worlds of Fun and Kansas City – Mark your calendars for July 27-29 for 6th-9th graders to do Worlds of Fun and a service project in Kansas City! $61.00 & permission form are due to Sharon in the office today.

THE RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Dawson/Gosper County Red Cross is in need of volunteers for our Advisory Committee. As of July 1, 2008, the Ft. Kearney Chapter will consist of twelve counties, including Dawson and Gosper. The Ft. Kearney Chapter Board of Directors is over all twelve counties. To have a branch Unit in Dawson County, there must be an Advisory Committee to guide the direction of Red Cross in Dawson and Gosper Counties.

The Committee meets in July, followed by every other month.  Meetings are held the third Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Human Services Center (old train depot), 105 E Hwy 30, Cozad.

The mission of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Join our Red Cross family and help carry out that mission. For more information or to submit your name for the position, contact the Red Cross office at 784-4343 or dcredcrs@cozadtel.net.
Thank you, Kay Grinde, Unit Manager