The altar flowers are given by Adam & Hope Pankake in honor of Claire & Eden's 13th birthday.
The Bulletins & Mailings are given to the Glory of God.
We hold in prayer especially this week….
Kesley Waters, Shirley Davis, Carole Orendorf, Ed & Elaine Klemmer, Richard Slabonik, Mary Mensah, Amy Vogel, Judi Fenicle, Dave Rowland, Alice M., and Dean Jury.
We hold in prayer the recently departed….
Helen Titzel, Sandra Hartman and Rev. Conrad B. Youse.
Wine & Cheese – Saturday, October 18
There will be a Wine & Cheese night in the Library on Saturday, October 18 at 4:30pm, prior to the 5pm Sabbath Worship Service. If you wish to sponsor a Wine & Cheese night, please sign up in Barkley Chapel on the black podium inside the doors from the library.
Community Meal
The Community Meal will be on Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30pm in the Social Hall. The menu for this meal is Beef Stroganoff** over potpie or noodles, Coleslaw, Fruit Cup and Assorted Desserts. **Please note that this menu is subject to change.
Finance & Stewardship Ministry
Pledge letters and pledge cards were mailed out this week. If you did not receive one in the mail and are interested in pledging you may contact the office at 717-737-0439 or office@gracecamphill.org.
All Saints Sunday - Sunday, November 2
If you wish to have a loved one's image posted on the All Saints Sunday remembrance slideshow please provide a .jpg image to Chris Jury at cjury@gracecamphill.org by Monday, October 27. Or bring a physical photograh to the church on November 2 to place on a table.
Fall Fest at Kentland - Sunday, November 2
Join us on Sunday, November 2 from 5-8pm for Fall Fest at the Kentland Retreat Center (1022 E. Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg). There will be fall crafts, a scavenger hunt, campfire with s'mores, a chili cookoff and more. A great time for the whole family! Please go to the Events page at https://www.gracecamphill.org/events to sign up or sign up on the Fellowship Buleltin Board in the Parking Lot hallway.
GYG Retreat at Nawakwa - November 14-16, 2025
All Grace youth Group members, or anyone in 6th-12th grade are invited to attend a Youth Retreat at Camp Nawakwa. Please register by November 7, 2025 on the Events page at https://www.gracecamphill.org/events.
Welcome to Our Church Cards
If you are visiting with us today, please take a moment to complete one of the “Welcome to Our Church” cards found in both narthexes and in the library. We’d love to hear from you.
Special Benevolence Offering
The Special Benevolence for October is Grace Technology Ministry. To contribute, please list your dollar amount next to Special Offering Ministry on the contribution envelopes or use the online giving page on the website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/give .
Good News from Grace articles are due by 12noon on the 15th of the month for the next month’s newsletter. Grace Notes information is due by 12noon on Tuesdays. Email to ddeppen@gracecamphill.org
October 18 & 19, 2025
Revelation 14:6 - "Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people."
During the Reformation, this text was used to refer to Luther's ministry and the Lutheran message. We have an eternal Gospel to proclaim. Christ has freed us from our sins without any works on our part. We are saved by grace alone! And, ironically enough, Luther said this should make him the "apostle of works." Once we are freed by grace, we are truly free to serve God in works that flow from thankfulness and praise.