Items are needed for the VBS games. Sign-up sheets are located on the table outside of the nursery. If you have any questions, contact Abby Pauling.

Jr Church will be available for the summer during July and August, beginning Sunday, July 7, for children 3 years - 2nd grade. John Lookabaugh will be the coordinator for the summer. Contact John with any questions.

• Ladies' Study-The One Another Woman, by Roberta Blakey. Choose your study day: Sunday evenings - Tuesday mornings - Thursday evenings. We will provide you with more details as we get closer to the week of September 8.

• Men's Study

• Young Adult Men Study

• AWANA

Due to God's provision in increased attendance, we are expanding our classes and are in need of volunteers to teach or help in Children's Ministries. More information can be found at the Welcome Center. Please contact Katti Simkanin at

ksimkanin@gmail.com or 330-328-7967 with any questions or interest.

This fall we will be studying the "one another's" in Scripture, using The One Another Woman, by Roberta Blakey. Choose your study day: Sunday evenings - Tuesday mornings - Thursday evenings.

We will provide you with more details as we get closer to the week of September 8.

Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. we will have our Annual Community Picnic! All are welcome! Sign-up sheets can be found at the Welcome Center.

On November 1 and 2, Dr. John Street will join us as we host a biblical counseling conference. More information to come.

If you are interested in helping with VBS or snack donations this year sign-up sheets with details are at the Welcome Center for helpers, and snack donation sign-up sheets are on the table by the mailboxes. If you have any questions with helping, contact Kim Jackson. Any questions about snack donations, contact Hope Paulding.

Collecting for VBS Crafts - Samples of what is needed can be found on the table outside of the Nursery for reference.

• White or clear containers (size does not matter)w/lids that a 4" circle will fit in. Qty needed is 20 by the end of June.

• Shells 2 - 2 1/2 ' wide Qty needed is 20 by the end of June.

• Coke or Pepsi half-liter plastic bottles.

The bottle samples we have displayed is what we are going for, volcano shaped. Qty needed is 30 by mid-June at the latest. Please see Debbie Kaufman with any questions.

We need additional persons to help serve as part of the GCOR Security Team. Please consider serving our family of families in this very important role. Training will be provided. Contact the office if you are interested in serving.

Registration is now open!

• Vacation Bible School - July 7 - 11, 2024

• Student Ministries - Pine Lake Bible Summer Camp - July 21 - 26, 2024

Registration and more information can be found at https://gcor.churchcenter.com/registrations/events or the Church Center app. Pray for the Lord's seed to take root in the hearts of the children and teenagers that will be able to attend.

We are still in need of help in the nursery. If you are a member of GCOR and are interested in serving in the nursery contact Carly Ferrell or the office to get a Children's Nursery/Ministry Volunteer Application. All members seeking to serve in children ministries must complete and pass a background check.

The renovation downstairs is moving along. Painting is almost complete. New lighting and ceiling will be next, then flooring. Updated furniture will be part of the improvements. Thank you for your continued investment in the life of the church. Estimated cost is $18,000. If you desire to give toward this project, you can do so online by selecting "Capital Improvements" or by check indicating "Capital Improvements" on the memo line.

This app is available for your mobile device. It will allow you to sign up for an event, give financially, search the church online directory, and view the church calendar. For more information, visit GraceChurchRootstown.com/ChurchCenter .

We need recipes for our cookbook. Categories needed are as follows:

Appetizer/Snacks, Main Dish Casseroles/Crockpot Meals, Pasta, Meat Dishes, Vegetable/Sides, Breads, Salads, Cheese Dishes, i.e., cheese ball, spreads. Desserts, Cookies, Candy, Pet Treats, Fun Food, i.e., edible play dough. Recipes can be placed at the Worship Center, given to Kim Jackson, or sent to the office. Please include your name. It would be helpful if they were sent in a word document. Contact Kim Jackson if you have any questions.