Acolytes

Abba:  Gerald Richard

The Acolyte Ministry is a way for young people to participate in the worship services of our church. To become an acolyte, one must be at least eight years of age and in the third grade.  It is a very special privilege to hold the office of acolyte, and proper decorum and respect should be maintained at all times while serving.

Altar Guild

 Director: Shu Shu Clowers

Our Altar Guild does not just prepare the church for Sunday services.  They also make sure that everything is in order when we have midweek services and special services such as funerals and weddings.  We are very grateful for the faithful attention of this group that always makes sure that our Church is beautifully prepared for each and every event. 

Want to help?  Call the Church Office or Altar Guild Director.

Boy Scout Troop #177

Scoutmaster: John McCulley

The troop goes on monthly campouts and is developing many skills including cooking and fire building.  They are active in the community assisting with service projects. The troop is open to all boys between the ages of 11 and 17. They meet on Monday nights  from 7:00 to 8:30 in Molhusen House. 

   Choir

    Director: Laura Hyatt

The Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday at 6 pm in Quinn Hall. Come and join us! We are recruiting again. All parts needed.

Christian Education

Director:  Cathy Smith

We will be studying the life of Jesus as he perpares for his ministry. Since Easter is late this year, we have the time to continue with the Old Testament and the Ten Commandments as an example of how to treat others in our daily lives. Hopefully, we will begin our older student class this month. Thank you so much for all the gifts we are receiving from the Silk Purse.

  Daughters of the King

  Leader: Judy Ricketts

We meet the first Sunday of each month and pray daily. Please let us know those needing prayers for healing as well as thanksgiving. A new class is starting in January, anyone who is interested in becoming a Daughter of the King is welcome to attend. Please let us know of prayers and prayer shawls that are needed.

  Education for Ministry

EFM provides a comprehensive education in the foundations and message of our Christian faith. The course teaches you how to think theologically, deepens your faith, and provides you with confidence. A four year program, participants commit to one year at a time to study the Bible, church history, and twentieth century theology.

 Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

Galveston County Convocation Chairman: Barbara Zimmerman - Grace Church Galveston
Grace Church ECW President: Nancy Wilkes

ECW's Prayer

Almighty God, Heavenly Father, source of all knowledge and truth, be present with each of us meeting together as the Women of the Episcopal Church. Grant us open minds, compassionate hearts, honest words and gentle ways. Give us the grace to know your will, the courage to accept it and the strength to accomplish it. May we not forget the lessons from the past nor fear the challenges of the future. Bless us with your peace today and all the days to come, and may we ever pray, "Thy will be done". We live in your presence and pray in your Holy Name. Amen

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Grace Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 1st - 9:00 AM in Jinkins Hall there will be an ECW meeting in Jinkins Hall
Sunday, November 6th - United Thank Offering In gathering—Vickie Robertson.

All the women members of Grace Episcopal Church are members. Every woman is affiliated with the ECW of Texas as well as the National Council. Their mission is to enrich the life of the Church by providing hospitality and avenues of spiritual growth.

A Message from Barbara Zimmerman:

I attended the quarterly board meeting for the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Texas at Camp Allen the 20th and 21st of January. There were about 20 people in attendance and one of the hot topics was to be the Trees for the Galveston which is a high priority for our group. We will be asking for a donation of $100.00 from each E.C.W. in the Diocese. We already have a $500.00 donation from a retired priest in North Texas.

ECW Annual Meeting - Camp Allen October 14-15, 2011

  Graceful Gatherers

  Coordinator:  Mary Kilgore

Graceful Gatherers is the church adult supper group that meets once a month on the first Friday of the month at a fellow parishioners home.  We enjoy each others company and home cooked delights.  Everyone brings pot luck and it is amazing how well it works out with no planned menu!  We start at 7 and leave around 9.  We welcome any adult parishioner who would like to join us, you can come every time or when your schedule permits.  To sign up for an email reminder or to volunteer to host Graceful Gatherers at your home click here.

  Hospitality

  Contact: Shirley Bridges

Jinkins Hall is the location of many receptions, brunches, and other functions through out the year that bring our parish together for food and fellowship. Whether you can help set up, take down, or help prepare the food.

Remember: Shirley needs you the next time something is going on in the Parish Hall.

  Lay Ministries

  Coordinator: Jayne Davis

Lay ministries include the adult acolytes, worship leaders, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors, and Unction Ministers. Many parishioners are active in assisting the rector with conducting services. Click here for the Annual Report.

  Over 55 Group

  Leader:  John McCulley

The Over 55's have played a significant role in the renovation of our buildings, doing a good deal of the work to make Molhusen usable as a temporary church office and sacristy and now a beautiful Scout/youth building, and to make the Rectory rentable (as well as the parts they have played in the renovation of other buildings.) 

  Youth Group

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