During the Sunday School hour this morning August 16, Grant will be updating us on his ministry with Athletes in Action. The adult class, young adults, and the youth (6th grade-12th grade, will meet in the Worship Center.

If you would like to help with AWANA this year and are a member of

Grace Church, the volunteer sign-up sheet is located at the Sign-Up

Center. There will be a meeting for all volunteers on August 23,

immediately following service. Contact John Fergis with any questions.

Choir rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, September 2. All members are welcome back, and anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome — please contact Scott Burdett at SBurdett@GraceChurchRootstown.com to get involved. We look forward to singing together again!

Registration is open! The AWANA 2026-2027 season begins on September 13, 2026! An AWANA evening consist of game time, handbook time, and council time. In addition there are special events through the year. AWANA at Grace Church runs September through May, Sunday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m., AWANA starts at 6:00 p.m. For more information and registration visit

https://gcor.churchcenter.com/registrations/events

Men and Young Men's Bible Studies will resume on Sunday evenings September 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The men's study will resume studying the book of Acts, and the young men's study will resume Forerunners Of The Faith.

Women, join us as we go through the book of Proverbs.

You can choose from:

• Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., beginning September 1

• Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m., beginning September 13

• Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m., beginning September 17

The sign-up sheet is at the Sign-Up Center. If you have any questions, please see LeAnna Burdett, Hope Paulding, Katti Simkanin, Cathy Wilhelm, or Shelli Fergis.

The Excellent Wife Study will resume September 13, 2026, at 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. in Room 101 on the lower level and will meet the first Sunday of every month. If you have any questions, please see Hope Pauling or LeAnna Burdett.

Our men's breakfast will resume Saturday, September 19. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Men of all

ages are encouraged to come.

Ladies of Grace Church from High School Seniors and up are invited to the Secret Sister Luncheon on September 20, 2026, to kick off our 26/27 season. The sign-up sheet for the luncheon and the registration forms are at the Sign-Up Center.

We're starting back up on Thursday, August 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Ministries room. All men are welcome! Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons.

Join us Sunday, September 6, at the Jackson's for our Annual Church Labor Day Picnic (103 Oak Hill Circle, Rootstown, OH 44272), 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Burgers and fries will be provided and there will be games! Please bring a salad, dessert, or side dish. Sign-up sheet is at the Sign-Up Center.

We are once again collecting school supplies for the Rootstown school system to assist children who need help purchasing supplies. We have a list of the items needed (feel free to take one) and a basket by the Women's Center table for you to place your donated items. Your giving will bring smiles to the faces of many kids!

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to take over leading our communion ministry. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving as the communion leader, please contact Marty Heinzman.

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