Grace Notes for Friday, September 12thThis week at Grace
Grace Notes
September 12, 2025
Beloved of Grace,
Please know each of you remain in my prayers as we remember all those who died, and were affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Perhaps prayingTHIS PRAYERwould be helpful to you?
As we look towards this Sunday:The Yonkers Marathon is this weekend. This race traditionally runs down Broadway, past Grace. Give yourself a little extra time to get to church on Sunday, and remind those directing traffic to let you in the Grace Church parking lot-- they should move the cones for you to park here. (I'll be reminding them as well)
Sunday school returns this Sunday! All K-4th graders are encouraged to meet Michelle in the church addition during the 10 am service. All 5th-8th graders are encourage to meet Michelle during coffee hour to discuss plans for the Middle school group this year. Any questions? Contact MichelleHERE.
Adult Education starts this Sunday after coffee hour. Please join us in the church addition to discuss the text Ancient Slavery and its New Testament Context. This class, led byGreg Robbinswill open our minds to the various viewpoints of servitude in the new testament, and how we as modern day Christians can respond to challenging texts.
One final announcement: our very own Harlowe Zeftling is being ordained a priest Saturday, September 20th at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. PLEASE COME and support Harlowe.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday! Faithfully,
Lauren
We mourn the loss of our former Deacon, John Kassebaum.
Rest eternal grant to him, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Funeral services will be held 11 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please make a charitable donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.org.
Our final two entries for the Mindful Photographer Activity: Ambiguity & Gratitude
By Donald Albrecht & Greg Robbins
Ambiguity What seems to be an abstract painting is a close-up of markings on a window flowerbox at a restaurant on Main Street, Irvington.
Donald Albrecht
Gratitude Our author, Sophie Haworth, recounts in her chapter on gratitude that National Geographic wildlife photographer, Jim Brandenburg, challenged himself to take one photograph a day, focusing on the beauty close to home amd slowing down to observe the pace that nature gave. This exercise, he said, provided him with "a much-needed sense of personal and creative renewal." Here is a photograph I shot from our bedroom window after an unusual and powerful early morning thunderstorm. The double rainbow provided an unexpected blessing to greet the day ahead for which I was particularly grateful.
Greg Robbins
Sing a new song!
If you enjoy singing, you are invited to join us in the choir this fall. We have an enthusiastic group that rehearses on select Sundays after church. We sing for the service approximately twice a month. Best of all, you don't even have to make a regular commitment. I know that we all have busy schedules so I do my best to work around everyone's coming and going.
Our first rehearsal will be this Sunday at 11:15 in the church. This gives you just enough time to grab a cup of coffee and say hello to someone at coffee hour before we begin. Questions? Feel free to talk to me at church or email me at craig@gracehastings.com.
Craig Benner, Music Director
Join us for this Planting Event with Groundwork Hudson Valley!
What: Plant Native trees and remove invasive vines When: Saturday, October 11th @ 9:30am Where: Chauncey Park, Dobbs Ferry
The Greater Grace Committee
Links this week at Grace:
Sunday Morning 9am Worship - Zoom Sunday, September 14th @ 9am The bulletin for Sunday isHERE.
Wednesday Bible Study @ 12:30pm - Zoom Bible Study & Spiritual Discussion The reading for Wednesday's Bible Study isHERE. ClickHEREand HERE for Bible study commentaries.
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Zelle: giving@gracehastings.org
Sunday (9/14) Online Worship 9:00am
Sunday (9/14) In-person Worship 10:00am Usher: David Agosto, Bob Tardio Altar Guild: Sharon Mias Chalice Bearer: Sharon Mias Lectors: Wystan Kuratko, Sal Schiciano Counters: Alicia Sweitzer, David Agosto
