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Education
The Mission of Education at Grace and Holy Trinity is to offer a
lifelong learning environment in which we are inspired and strengthened
as disciples of Jesus Christ through Scripture, Reason, and Tradition.
Our discipleship is developed
through:
Studying the scripture and using
the Prayer Book
Sharing the Episcopal tradition
and liturgy
Instilling a sense of stewardship
(time - talent - treasure)
Exploring how to live “grounded
in Christ” in a changing an challenging world
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LENTEN EDUCATION
EVENT 2008
SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
GOD’S AMAZING GRACE
FEBRUARY 13-MARCH 12…6-7:30 PM
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 5:15 PM
HOME-COOKED MEALS AT 6
($5 ADULTS, $4 UNDER 9 YRS.)
PROGRAMS 6:30-7:30 PM
A SPECIAL 5 NIGHT PROGRAM CELEBRATING
150 YEARS OF GRACE CHURCH
ADULT
programs:
March 5: Grace in the New Testament with The Rev.
Amanda Miller
March 12: Living the Life of Grace with The Rev. Will
Robinson
YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
A MOVIE ROOM
FOR CHILDREN, AN ART ROOM FOR ALL AGES, A STUDY ROOM FOR
YOUTH, AND A NURSERY FOR THE YOUNGER CHILDREN
Sponsored by the Christian Education Department
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The Nursery
Department
Our
Nursery serves infants - 3 year olds
The
Nursery, located on the second floor in the Christian Education wing
(room #2), is available for children infants up to 3 years of age.
Our loving attendant, Mrs. Mary Crumpler, has been an important part
of our Parish for many years.
She is assisted by Courtney
Thompson a VCU student, who has years of experience caring for
children.
Our Nursery is available for members and visitors of the
congregation and any guests from 8:45 am until the conclusion of the
11:30 am service on every Sunday morning.
Parent
Alert Paging System
We have a state of the art parent
paging system, should the need arise for the parent to return to
the nursery. The People Alert Messaging System is designed to
provide confidential, immediate, and silent communication that is
easy-to-use and implement.
If a parent wishes to use this
system, it is available on Sunday mornings.
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 GODLY
PLAY
Godly Play takes place
during the 11 am service
What
is Godly Play?
Good question…it is not play as we know it - it is a liturgical
curriculum modeled after the Montessori approach to education.
It includes worship, prayer, singing, scripture story time,
play, and a simple snack of Gold Fish and apple juice. The
children then join their family for Holy Communion. The leaders
are trained in the Godly Play method.
Who teaches Godly
Play?
Christian Education/Youth VCU interns will lead the class under
the supervision of Jo Blandford, Director of Christian
Education.
Who can attend Godly Play?
Any child 3 - 7 years of
age, whose parents attend the 10 am service and think their
child would, today, be more comfortable in this
environment than in church.
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Children’s Ministries
Happy Easter from YOUR Sunday School!
What’s Happing in Sunday School in March?
MITE BOXES and FLOWERS: We are Pumping It Up for EASTER…become a disciple of GIVING! Mite Boxes 2008 will benefit the starving children of Sri Lanka where Mahela lives. Please return your filled boxes at any Easter service.
Flowering of the Cross takes place at the 8:45 service…please bring flowers!
Easter Day March 23…Mite box return, Breakfast (9:45) and Easter Egg Hunt (10:15), & Flowering the Cross (8:45 service)…A special Sunday School breakfast at 9:45 and an Easter Egg Hunt Activity which starts at 10:15 am. All children and Youth will gather in the Parish Hall so please bring a basket for your goodies.
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Youth West Virginia Appalachian Mission Trip 2008 - June 22-28, 2008
Youth West Virginia Appalachian Mission Trip is for 8-12th graders. Each year different groups come together in the spirit of community to provide home repairs to families and elders in Summers and surrounding counties. While here they are given a chance to learn about the area and explore some of the many recreational opportunities available. This program not only
helps people with their home repair needs but also brings people into the area from all over the US, gives groups of people teamwork and leadership skills and teaches the importance of volunteerism.
Our Mission team is Greg and Sarah, Catherine, Ellerson and Caitlin, Ann Aurelia, Katherine, Maddie, Kenan and Jesse, Molly, Carrington and Thompson, Jim and Emma, Catherine Rose, Janie, and Rachael. Please pray for our team.
Youth WorkCamp 2008 - July 9-12, 2008
What is WorkCamp?: Youth 8th-12 grade spend one week during the summer rebuilding homes and lives in Petersburg. Construct porches while you reconstruct hope. Brighten up homes with new walls and paint while you brighten up lives with the love of God. At the end of the week you and your group will have gained work skills plus a greater understanding of people and God’s love. Small crews work together Mon.-Fri. Work tasks may include porch and step
repair, sheet rocking, floor and wall replacement and painting. There are evening programs, free time in the afternoon, games, music, projects, and worship. Workcamp is a retreat and work repair experience. It is great!
Please pray for our Team… Caitlin and Ellerson, Emma, Catherine Rose, Annie, Dan, Helen, Anne Aurelia, Sterling, Amber, Rachael, Jodie, and Courtney
Confirmation Retreat 2008 Report
Breaking News… our GHTC-Confirmation CSI Team cracked a big case in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Saturday Feb. 9, for more details talk to a member of the class, Ellerson, JP, Thompson, Tyler , Ann Aurelia, Rachael, Katherine, Drew, Annie or Harrison.
The class had a great adventurous weekend filled with fellowship, food, fun, study, worship, games, conversation, swimming, dune climbing and a service project to clean up a dump site in the Nags Head Woods Preserve. During this clean up we found evidence in an ongoing felony case in Nags Head.
All in all it was a great weekend
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
FOR ADULTS
Adult
Education Class Opportunities
March 2…News and Cross†Views with the Missionary Society and their report on the Panama Trip in the Parish Hall
…Adult Forum: “The Essential Characteristics of a Successful Financial Plan” with Equity Concepts
We all know we need a plan to reach our financial goals. There are certain characteristics that make a financial plan successful. Following this menu of items will allow you and your financial team (CPA, investment advisor, attorney, etc) to put together a winning plan for you. This class meets in the Chapel.
March 9…Adult Forum and News and Cross Views combine for: “The Retirement Red Zone” with Equity Concepts…Those five years just before and just after you retire from your full time job are essential to having a successful retirement. We will discuss some of the key success factors and key stumbling blocks that you need to consider no matter your age. The decisions you make now will affect your retirement
years. Meets in the Chapel
March 16…Adult Forum: “Whatever you wanted to know about finances, debt, financial planning and retirement planning but did not know who or how to ask”. The Equity Concepts wealth management team will be available to answer your questions, specific or general. Our knowledgeable advisors will provide our best answers or we will do the research required and get back to you with answers.
Meets in the Chapel
… News and Cross †Views: “Planning in Richmond, Monroe Park and Beyond with Tyler Potterfield. Meets in the Parish Hall
March 23…Easter, Fellowship Sunday School breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt for the children
March 30…Adult Forum: “The four canonical gospels and their relationship to one another and the communities that produced them” with The Rev. Amanda Miller…a 4 week series. Meets in the Chapel
Bible Study meets in the Library every Sunday as they continue to study Genesis.
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Sunday 8:30am-12:30pm
