The Elders are asking the congregation to affirm Joe Simkanin as a deacon at Grace Church. Please review the biblical qualifications of a deacon in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and if you have any concerns regarding this affirmation, you are asked to talk to Joe directly. If your concern was not satisfied following your conversation, take your concern to the Elders (Matthew 18:15-16). This period of affirmation will end on Sunday, June 23, with intent of presenting Joe as a deacon soon after.

Jr church will take a break for the summer. We will resume in September.

Our next Senior Trip will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be taking a two hour cruise on the GoodTime III through Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. We will stop for ice cream on the way home. The cost for the cruise is $27 over 60 and $32 if under 60. You may purchase your own ticket online or see Butch Wilhelm no later than Sunday, June 16.

Sunday, June 9, following the worship service we will have a brief meeting with the Greeters and the Security Team in the Fellowship Hall.

Join us Sunday, June 2, immediately after worship for our Graduate Recognition Luncheon. Sign-up sheet is located at the Welcome Center.

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 for Vacation Bible School and Student Ministries Summer Camp.

• 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.

Renovation update! Painting has started! The AWANA office and side rooms all have fresh paint on the ceilings! New lighting, flooring, and 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.