The Koinonia Festival on May 10 was a real success! Billy and Tammy Miller, members of Trinity Methodist Church in Warner Robins, gathered cookers, tents, trailers and more, plus members of Boy Scout Troop 142 in Warner Robins, and spearheaded a day of outreach In Ft Valley. "The event could not have been what it was without the generosity and help of those two" said Pastor Bruce, "They are on fire for Jesus and it really shows!" Newsletter Editor Jana Jones got the approval of the City to use the Court House parking lot in downtown Ft Valley, which is conveniently located within walking distance of many homes. Close to 200 hot dogs and 100 hamburgers were lovingly prepared and served to everyone in attendance and "to go" plates were sent to a nearby Senior Citizen’s Home. Every item donated, including Microwaves, TVs, Beds, Kitchen furniture, household goods, bags of food, clothes of all sizes and so much more, was "sold" in a One Penny Yard Sale (pennies supplied by Grace Fellowship). As a special treat, the Praise Band from Trinity Methodist performed contemporary Christian music to the delight of everyone! Grace Fellowship volunteers included Petey and Brenda Salter, Mae and Vaughn Hardy with Vontrice and Neffy, Dave Arlington, Don & Lisa Lee, Terri Kersey, Danny Lastinger, Sylvia Ellenberg and Emily Vincent, Sarah Cooper, Les Brown and Ursula Garcia, Donna Pate, and Dusty Coleman. Pastor Bruce said afterwards that "this day blessed those who volunteered just as much as those who were served." A barbeque for those who suffered from the effects of the recent tornado in Macon, is being planned as the next Grace Fellowship Community Outreach event. Interested volunteers please sign up at church or call the church office.
30 Minute Bible! is an exciting, brand new, weekly e-mail Bible study designed to take no more than 30 minutes. The reading and questions are sent out on Monday and you return your answers by Wednesday. Each person gets an individual response from Pastor Bruce. Any one can begin at any time and do as many as you wish. We have people from Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida signed up right now! Send an e-mail to gracefellowship@cox.net to join!
The Food Pantry needs boxed dinners that include meat, canned dinners, spaghetti sauce, pasta, breakfast cereal, vegetables, canned fruit, stew, soups, UHT milk and more. If you know of a family who is in need of food from our pantry, please call the church office at 922-4919.
Food and Fellowship Night is held the first Sunday of every month. The theme for July will be "Mexican Favorites." Come and bring a friend, there’s always plenty!
Upcoming Schedule:
June 15—Worship at 6:00 PM
June 18—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
June 22—Worship at 6:00 PM
June 25—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
June 29—Worship and Holy Communion at 6:00 PM
July 2—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
July 6—Worship at 6:00 PM. Food and Fellowship Night
July 9—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
July 13—Worship at 6:00 PM
July 16—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
July 20—Worship at 6:00 PM
July 23—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study
July 27—Worship and Holy Communion at 6:00 PM
July 30—Prayer Warriors. Supper and Bible Study