Lots Going On!

Fall is in full swing! Activities, activities, activities and MORE ACTIVITIES!!! Make time in your schedule to join us for the FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL! It is a guaranteed fun, family-friendly night with games, food, contests, prizes and lots of friends. This year will be no exception, so don't miss out. Join us at 6 pm, Saturday, October 30. Bring a dessert to enter into our Bake-Off. Have your entries here by 6 pm. Wear a family friendly costume (no scary/gory/risque outfits please). Prizes will be awarded for costumes in many categories and age groups, including adults! There will be lots of games to keep you and your children busy and lots of food to keep your tummys full. We hope to see you here!

To Save A Life

We are currently working through the "To Save A Life" cirriculum at GYF on Sunday nights. We invite you to join us as we gather the tools we need to reach out to our peers and maybe get some answers for our own issues. "Everyone has problems; not everyone has faith"

Click the movie poster to the left to find out more about what "To Save A Life" is all about.

Still Missing Pastor Andy & Jackie?

Purple Door 2010

GYF is attending the Purple Door Festival August 13 & 14. If you want to go please download a permission slip and get it back to us by August 5th. That is the deadline for the group rate of $36. It's an overnight event, and we are staying at an EC Church in the area, so bring sleeping gear--but don't get crazy.
You can get your permission slip here: http://www.knox-gracec.org/purpledoor2010.pdf
If you want to check out the line up or other information about the festival, go here: http://www.purpledoor.com

Upcoming Events

• Some of our people are leaving this weekend to minister to inner city youth at Stillwater in Ft. Wayne IN. Pray for them as they seek the Lord!
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  Did you know that Chelsea McHenry is in CA completing her training before she moves on to the Czech Republic? Check out what is new w/her at her blog- http://czechinwithchels.blogspot.com/
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  GYF is sponsoring a "BATTLE OF THE BANDS!", to help support Camp ECCO and Stillwater. It all goes down on Friday, August 6th at Salem Community Bldg. Bring some sweet baked goods to sell at the concession.
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  Spread the word about the ALL CHURCH PICNIC at Dobe's Ponds on Sunday, August 8 immediately following the 2nd morning worship service. There will be a pig pickin', swimming, fishing, and all kinds of fun. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share and a lawn chair--unless you like to sit on the ground. Last year's picnic was an awesome success--so you don't wanna miss this one.

Have fun this summer and stay safe! Keep studying the WORD and draw close to God, b/c he promised if you do, he'll draw close to you. And he is not a man that he should lie.

CAMP ECCO

The first week of Camp ECCO begins this weekend--July 4th. If you are going and need to carpool, we will provide a list of prospects for you to call. Please contact the church office as soon as possible to request a list--797-5068 or graceoffice @ windstream . net (remove spaces). If possible, provide an email address for the list to be sent to you. Transportation cannot be provided by Grace Church.

Car Wash and Lock In

Today is the last day of VBS and wow! what a week. Tomorrow (June 26) the youth will hold a car wash in the Riverside parking lot to benefit Camp ECCO and Stillwater Missions Trip.
Then.... on Sunday night,June 27th, we will officially welcome upcoming 7th graders--the Class of 2016 to GYF. Our lock-in will start at 7 pm and go until 8 am on Monday. In order to be part of the lock-in--you MUST turn in a permission slip. You may do that at the door, but a parent or guardian MUST sign for you. Please leave your cell phones and expensive devices at home so as not to lose them in the fun. We have a phone for emergencies at the church.
You can download a permission slip here www.knox-graceec.org/lockin10.pdf

See Ya Later Pastor Andy!

Many of you may know that Pastor Andy and Jackie are headed to Canton to begin their ministry! We are gonna miss them like crazy, but are very glad God will be using them to minister to the people in Ohio. If you'd like to say goodbye, we are having an ice cream social here at the church, Friday, June 18, 2010 at 7 pm. Bring a card & picture of your family for them to place in the memory book that we gave them last fall. Oh, and Pastor Andy is preaching on Father's Day --one last time at Grace. We love you Andy & Jackie!

VBS!!!! 2010!!!!!

Tell everyone you know that VBS is next week!!!!! If you want to help, see Mrs. Bennett or Pastor Lewie, they can plug you in for the whole week or just one day. We always need helpers.

Upcoming Events

Youth Retreat is past, school is almost over (Congratulations Graduates!) and we have a whole new group of awesome kids who are chomping at the bit to join the GYF ranks. As most of you know, GYF is open to those in 7th grade and up.
Sixth grade graduation is tomorrow, June 3 and VBS is June 21-25. After VBS is over, then 6th graders are officially considered 7th graders! And to celebrate this milestone we are inviting all of you to a Summer Youth Lock-In on June 27th.
Yes, I said LOCK-IN, that means we are pulling an all-nighter. More details will be coming soon and 6th graders will be given permission slips during VBS to take home.

Youth Retreat info 3

Youth Retreat Info 2

Youth Retreat 2010 Info

Youth Retreat 2010

Youth Retreat 2010 is just around the corner and just in case you

have lost your information forms, the info sheets have been posted

on our new blog. Hope you find this blog handy.