Grace Hills Baptist Church Newsletter
March, 2013
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Grace Hills Baptist Church
PO Box 807
4320 Pumping Station Road
Appomattox, Virginia 24522-0807
434-352-8847, fax: 352-8849 ghbcoffice@yahoo.com
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Nancy Williams, Choir Director
Our Handbell Choir practices on
Thursday nights at 5:45 pm
Susie Thomas, Pianist
If you love to sing, our Adult Choir
would love to have you sing with them.
Practice is every Thursday night at 7:00 pm
Music Notes for March
We are in need of substitute bell ringers. If you would like to come to some
beginning ringer classes this spring and then "pinch hit" with the handbell choir
whenever we have a gap in rehearsal, we would like to hear from you.
What a great way to learn- by assisting the experienced group as they
rehearse. Substitute ringers get to try a variety of positions and bells- bass bells with
solid sounds and tiny treble bells that "tinkle". Please speak to me at church or email me at nbwilliams@appomattox.k12.va.us if you are interested in becoming a
substitute ringer for us.
Getting new choir singers makes me very happy. Right now I need a
couple of altos to assist the alto section.
Altos are very special people- uniquely gifted and generally happy! If you
have ever sung alto or would like to learn, come to see me or e-mail at the above
address.
Keep singing!
Nancy Williams
March, 2013
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Military List - We forever thank you and honor you for your service!
Major Franklin Jennings, Jr.
Stephen Faircloth
Marshall Woods
Trip Green
Greg Hamlett
Tyler Paulette
F. C. and Tracy Carter
James Ryan Boone
Appomattox Health & Rehab: Margaret Megginson, Neil Rogers
Babcock Manor: Joyce Webb, Barbara Amick, Kyle Coleman
Bentley Commons: George & Florence Richards
The Carrington: Alma Williams
Heritage Green: Vicki Jamerson
Valley View Retirement Community: Rebecca Dickerson
At Home: Merlie Reynolds, Sarah Burke, Jim Childress, Kay Wilson, Beth Payne, Ward Brockett,
Betty Jo Wallwork, Beverly Tyler, David Martin, Thelma Trent, Nathan Norman
Continuing Care List...
Appomattox Health and Rehab. -- The monthly birthday party at the AH&R center is now held on
the first Thursday of each month at 10am
Prayer
We will hold the 55th Prayer Walk on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30pm. Come praise God and pray for
our church and nation. Lend strength to our prayers by adding yours. Thank God for your blessings.
--Prayer Ministry Committee: Sharon Cottingham, Beverly Carter, Amy Peterson, Kathy Faircloth.
& Bolling Carter, Chair
Your Hospitality Committee
(The menu is subject to change)
Co-Chairs - June Chenault, Ellen Jamerson
Winnie Diser, Jean LeGrand, Jerry Mitchell, and Steve Giuliano
March 13
Menu: St. Patrick’s Day theme (green & white)
Grilled Pork Roast
Apples
Greenbeans,
Macaroni & cheese
Rolls
Dessert
March 24:
We need a volunteer group to plan and prepare a
meal.
Contact Ellen or June if your group can help out!
Our WMU Annual Meeting will be held on March 19 at New Hope. The
evening will begin with food at 6:00 pm provided by the New Hope
ladies. Our theme is "Missions through the Decades" and everyone is
encouraged to wear clothing from one of the decades from 1888 to
2013. There will be a costume contest before the meeting at 7:00pm. An
Annie Armstrong re-enactor will be our guest speaker. It will be an
evening to remember so put it on your calendar. Please let Linda Jo Mays
know if you plan to go.
Quilting Group
The Quilting Group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday at 10am in the GHBC Fellowship Hall. We have an
exciting new project, so anyone who can help will be welcome. Anyone interested in textile arts and sewing is invited
to attend. Bring your sewing accessories and supplies and join in one of our projects!
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Walking Group
March, 2013
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The Walking Group ‘s activities will continue its normal schedule this
month. Walk together or alone--at your own pace-- on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays—except
holidays! Meet in the GHBC Family Life Center at 8:15am to walk off those extra calories before they become extra
pounds! Keep healthy and don’t let the cold weather make you vegetate.
GHBC Seniors
The Senior Luncheon - Get out your green! The Senior Luncheon will celeberate
St. Patrick’s Day with a Salad and Potato Bar on Monday, March March
4th at 11:30am. A State Trooper will be here to inform us how to keep
ourselves and our homes safe. Please give the committee some
questions you would like for the trooper to answer.
Please bring a dessert.
Kelly’s Kaps Group: Volunteer Services at UVA is in need of baby caps. If
anyone is interested in crocheting or knitting infant hats to donate please
contact Amy Peterson.
Our Easter Egg Hunt will take place Sunday, March 24th directly following the worship
service for all children through 5th grade. If you would like to invite a friend,
grandchildren or any other kids from the community, please let me know so that I can
guarantee there is enough lunch for everyone.
Thanks, Jamie Davis 664-7227/appodavisfamily@gmail.com
The Grace Hills Relay for Life team is sponsoring a Spring Craft Show on
Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in donating an
item for the bake sale, please see June Chenault.
The GHBC Relay for Life team will sponsor an Easter Bunny Brunch on March
23rd from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall. A suggested donation of $3
per child and $4 per adult will go to the American Cancer Society. This is a
great picture opportunity, so bring your camera!
\ Congratulations to Adam for completing the class portion
of his Doctor of Ministry Degree. During the next several
months, he will be focusing on completing the final
requirement of this program. This requires completing an
extensive final written project and presenting his work
before a committee. The deacons will be providing special
assistance to Adam during this time. Your deacon or any
current deacon will be pleased to assist you in needs you
may have or know of during this time. Please feel free to
contact the pastor and/or any of the following individuals:
Richard Carter
Janice Marston
Thomas Nolen
Bobby Wingfield
Linda Mays
John Harrison
Lara Peterson
Bill Slagle
Gene Booze
352-7849
352-5378
942-7653
248-5502
352-5509
352-2245
993-9119
352-7716
352-5438
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Grace Hills Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program
The Exercise classes are going full steam ahead.
onTuesday and Thursday mornings at 10am.
Be prepared for Shorts and tank tops.
We look forward to seeing you
Classes are being held every Tues. & Thurs.
in March, except March 12, 14 & 28.
$20.00 per 4-week sessionl
Participants’ first 4-week session is always FREE.
•Ask us about Free available scholarships.
We want to offer everyone the
opportunity to participate
NOTE: No class on 3/28…it will move to 3/27 at 10am
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CENTER
MARCH, 2013
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As spring nears, most of us are thinking of the bright
sunny days and look forward to getting outside more. We
encourage you to join with those who are helping at the Good Neighbor information and Help Center! We are open
on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM until noon. Free blood
pressure screenings are available each day the center is open.
During the past month we have been keeping in contact with some of those we have helped. We continue
to check on the Carpenter family who came to the center for help several months ago. They are still doing well and
express their appreciation for the care they have experienced. Mrs. Carpenter asked about finding a tutor for her
kindergarten-aged son. This would be several days after school or on Saturdays. Please let one of the Good
Neighbor Team know if you are interested in assisting with this need. The individual who elects to serve as a tutor
could be either volunteer or paid.
The Good Neighbor Information and Help Center recently joined the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce.
The picture included in this article was taken on the day of the ribbon-cutting. The Chamber is already displaying our
poster and distributing brochures.
We have been able to set up a transportation group to transport persons from Grace Hills who need
assistance to travel to local medical and therapy appointments. If you can help periodically or are willing to work
with this group, please contact Lloyd Walton. If you need a ride, please contact Lloyd or see one of the posters in
the fellowship hall which lists the names and phone numbers of volunteers who are willing to help.
Remember to check out the website at
www.goodneighborcenter.net. Sections of the site are still under
construction. We seek your suggestions on information which would
be useful.
We ask that you continue to keep the work of the Good
Neighbor Help and Information Center in your prayers. Thanks to
those who are volunteering. Please tell your friends and neighbors,
we are here to help. We can also use additional people to staff the
center, meet transportation requests of clients, or do simple
handyman chores. We also thank those who are remembering the
center through designated offerings.
We’d love to have you stop by the center on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 PM and
on Saturdays from 10:00 AM until noon.
Your Good Neighbor Team – 434-664-2121
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March, 2013
March Nursery Schedule
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March 3 – Becky Burke & Ashley Walker
March 10 – Lauren Moore & Pat Torrence
March 17 – Martha Ramsey & Mary Bryant
March 24 – Misty & Thomas Nolen
March 31 – Ellen Jamerson & Paige Nolen
March Children’s Worship
March 3 – “Jesus Stills the Storm” – Charlie & Amy Peterson
March 10 – “Down Through the Roof” – Jamie Davis
March 17 – “Martha and Mary’s Dinner Guest” – Greer Harris
March 24 – “Jesus Enters Jerusalem” – Reneé Wingfield
March 21 – “Easter” – Mary Dickerson
Grace Hills Early Learning Center
contact information:
(434-352-2273, fax: 434-352-4422)
gracehillselc@aol.com
The children have been working hard on their snow dances.
..we just need a few more inches!
We welcomed several new children this month
and our current enrollment is 78.
Thank you to Janice Marston for donating
books to our center. The children love books!
Reminder
Don’t forget to regularly review and update your personal information that is on file at the church whenever something changes for you and your family.
Phone numbers, mailing/residence addresses, e-mail addresses, emergency contact information for yourself and your family, changes of family member
status, and special achievements, etc. Let us know of anything you would like kept on file at the church that would help your pastor, deacon and staff
know you and your family better. The information is not shared outside the church without your permission. There are forms in the church lobby for
this purpose, but you can send an email or a written note just as well at any time.
Newsletter Information Due Date
Information submitted after the due date.delays processing and distribution
The next Newsletter Information Deadline is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 5pm. Please have any information to be included in the next
Newsletter to the GHBC Office by 5pm on the deadline day! All Member/Committee/Class input is welcome! Remember your church activity and
related digital pictures are also welcome for inclusion. Email them to ghbcoffice@yahoo.com with the caption you desire. Calendar information for the
next month is due by 5pm on the last working day before the Church Council meeting for the month prior to the event, so it can be presented at Church
Council. Please remember to tell the Office when a meeting is scheduled or changed before the Bulletin due date. Bulletin information is due in the
GHBC office by 5pm, every Wednesday. Times VA news must be in the GHBC office by 12pm Friday every week. ABA Newsletter articles must be in the GHBC
office by 5pm the 15th of every month. Newsletter Information must be in the GHBC Office by 5pm on the Wednesday before the last Sunday of the month,
unless that Sunday is a holiday or very close to the end of the month—then, the info. would be due 5pm Wednesday--2 weeks before the last
Sunday. Please make all submissions separately and in writing for each publication (bulletin, calendar, newsletter, etc.) Email is
preferred. Thanks for your cooperation!