Announcements
Disaster Relief Response- Samaritan's Purse is recruiting volunteers for disaster relief in Florida. You can got to http://spvolunteer.org/ for more information on disaster relief response volunteering. Last year Grace Covenant received some funds to assist those who are interested in doing domestic disaster relief work. There have been a few people that showed interest in volunteering, and are in the works of planning a trip to Kentucky over spring break. Please contact the church office if you are interested in participation soon.
Gathering In Grace- Wednesdays: 3:30pm Confirmation, 5:00pm Dinner, 5:45pm Small Groups. Whenever West Iron Public Schools cancels school on a Wednesday, we will do the same for Wednesday ministries.
GIG Cooks Needed- Cooks are needed to prepare and serve Wednesday evening meals. If you would like to cook one of these meals please contact Jill Walsh, jill@gccir.org to sign up.
Fall Grocery Cart- Donations are being collected every month to help local charities build their food pantries.
* Month of January we'll be collecting non-perishable food items for The Mission Bible
Training Center
* Month of February we'll be collecting non-perishable food items for The Mission Bible
Training Center
Please place these items in the grocery cart located in Fellowship Hall.
Young Couples & Young Singles Dinner- You are invited to the parsonage at 6:00 pm for dinner, games, and prayer on the following dates: January 20 and February 10. If you plan to attend, please let Pastor Mike know (pastormike@gccir.org or 814 706 8464) and bring a side dish or dessert to share. The main dish and drinks will be provided.
Widow and Widowers Group- This group will be meeting Sunday, January 8, and February 12 following the coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall.
Council Retreat - Saturday, January 21st at Covenant Point Bible Camp, 9am-3pm
GCC Council Meeting- The GCC Council will be meeting on January 19 and February 16 at 6:00 pm located in the fellowship hall.
Three Threads- Will be meeting January 21 at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Friendship Club- Come and be blessed being part of this group of friends meeting Saturday January 21, and February 18 at 6:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall.
Confirmation Classes- Will restart on January 11th at 3:30pm
Christmas Camp at Covenant Point Bible Camp- Come extend the Christmas feeling at camp this year and bring the whole family, Camp is December 27-January 1
Youth Game Night- Attention all teens: Grab a friend and come have a fun night playing games and eating good food on January 21 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the fellowship hall.
GCC Annual Meeting- This meeting will be held on February 5, following worship in the sanctuary.
One Life Retreat(grades 9/10/11/12) @ CPBC- Calling all High Schoolers to this fun weekend retreat, come have a good time from February 17-20.
Men's Retreat @ CPBC- Men, take some time for yourself to refresh with other men surrounded by God's Country and God's Word from February 24-26.
Delivering Meals- Please contact Kathy Campain if you can help bring meals to homebound members and friends of GCC.
Transportation-There are several members of our church that need rides getting to the store, doctor appointment, or other places. If you would like to help out in this area, please contact Kathy Campian or the church office to be added to the list of available drivers.
Coffee Hour Servers Needed-Coffee Hour Servers Needed: We are looking for people to help prep, serve and clean up Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings. A sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall. For more information please contact Jill Walsh, jill@gccir.org or Sylvia Lindwall (906)284-3747.