The watch word for Graceham Moravian Church during 2010 is:
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33
Get Ready for a Vast Voyage Through God's Word
All Hands on Deck, "High Seas Expedition" Vacation Bible School is headed our way!! Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure through God's Word, and discover that God shows his powerful love through Scripture. "High Seas Expedition" is awash with fun as everyone dives into God's Word. Come and experience action-packed Bible stories, amazing crafts, yummy snacks, fast-paced games, incredible music and new friends! It's time to get on board for "High Seas Expedition" at Graceham Moravian Church!
Children ages 3 through 5th grade (completed) will explore amazing Bible adventures and take part in Daily Challenges that encourage them to apply Bible truths to everyday life. Chadder Chipmunk will be back again this year, and we will follow his exciting adventures each evening at Chadder's Theater.
Vacation Bible School will be held at Graceham Moravian Church from July 26th-30th, beginning at 6:30 P.M. and ending at 8:45 P.M each night. Parents, please register your children by July 18. Registration forms are available in the Visitor and at our VBS display in the vestibule. Don't forget to pick up extra forms for all of your friends and neighbors. Vacation Bible School Closing Program will be held during the 10 A.M. service on August 1st.
Adults and teens, we need lots of help!! Please talk to Ms. Joanne if you can help in any way. Thanks and have a blessed summer!
A Note from Pastor Jeff…
What are we dealing with here?
Many of you know that the Fire Marshall inspected the building and we were 'hit' with thirteen violations. I am happy to report that those violations have been addressed or they are in the process of being addressed. The violation that is costing the most is the installation of a "suppression system" in the Kitchen under the range hood. There are some other costs involved in correcting the violations and the total costs are being tallied. A report will be issued shortly.
June is the month for inspections. The elevator company was here to test and inspect the elevator. During the test it was discovered that water was lying in the elevator pit and we were informed that a sump pump needed to be placed in the elevator pit. During 'spring-cleaning' day a group of men worked on the existing sump under the main stair well. It is our hope that replacing this existing sump and digging and lining the sump pump pit will suffice, but the State will be the final word on that. If we are required to install a sump pump and sump pump pit in the elevator shaft we will do that. Costs of that task will be determined.
During our 'spring-cleaning' day we also discovered that all the down spout leaders which are underground were clogged. A group of men disconnected the down spouts and installed corrugated pipe on top of the garden areas so the water would be carried away from the building. We also discovered that the drain in the exterior stair well leading to the interior main stair well was clogged. We could not open that drain. That drain lies next to the elevator shaft and we believe that might be part of the problem. The Trustees have contacted a contractor to look at the situation. We will need to dig up that drain system and replace it. At the same time we will tie-in all the down spouts to that drain system so the water will run away from the building. The costs of this task are to be determined.
The Trustees have begun the process of getting bids to replace the existing roof. It has been decided to re-roof the entire structure. We will be adding 'ridge-caps' to the entire roof and will close in the sky lights which are cut into the existing roof. The cost of this project is yet to be determined.
The Trustees will also be looking at a number of other projects that have been on hold for a number of years. Yes, we will need to have a fund drive to care for our building. Watch for details about that fund drive which will begin sometime later this year.