Meeting: Second and fourth Sundays at Grace
Contact: Ryan or Joanne Kellough - 403.255.7551
Purpose:Young Adults New Voice is a fellowship of young adults, ranging from post High School to Mid-Life, some who are single, some who are married or with a partner, and some who have young families, that meets regularly for discussion on a wide range of issues that involve our walk as disciples of Jesus. We often share discussion over lunch following Sunday worship on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. We also meet for outside church events, ranging from a coffee get together to rafting to rock climbing. We would be pleased if you would join us.

Meeting: Tuesdays at 6:45am at Grace
Contact: Rev. Victor Kim -
Purpose: A time of fellowship, bible study and reflection.
This Bible Study is geared specifically toward men and we meet early in the morning each Tuesday at 6:45 am at Grace. This is to allow those men who are working to attend before they have to go to work. The Study is a time of warm fellowship, honest reflection and sharing. Coffee is provided as well as a warm welcome. We have studied books of the Bible as well as Christian literature. Recently we completed a video series called Nooma and are presently studying the Beatitudes. Men of every age and stage of faith are warmly welcomed.

Contact: Fran Cormack - 403.245.2998
NW Quadrant coordinator: Greta Bylsma -
NE Quadrant coordinator: Eileen and Bob Laycock - 403.274.0340
SE Quadrant coordinator: Margot Kellough - and
Fran Cormack -
SW Quadrant coordinator: Rev. Leslie Walker - and
Kae Baugh -
Purpose: Visitation and Pastoral Care for those in need.
The Membership and Visitation Committee of the Session is developing a visitation program that includes visits by ministerial staff, our pastoral assistant, elders, member of the Grace Women’s Fellowship and volunteer lay visitors from our congregation. The Caritas Fellowship includes those who need pastoral care (ill, shut-in, living alone, lonely, going through a crisis, etc.) and those who are visiting.

If you know of anyone who needs a visit and/or if you wish to join our visitation team, please one of the coordinators of the program above.

Sunday School Programs

A full Sunday school programme is offered throughout the year for children from nursery age to Grade 12. Tailored to each age group, classes include: story time, crafts and activities. Classes are held during the worship service, 11:00 am every Sunday.

Children will meet in the Sanctuary. Following the Children’s Story, the children will proceed to the Chapel and then to the new classes.

Age 3 - Uses “Little Lambs” - by CRC Publications, (Christian Reformed).
Little Lambs uses 52 little storybooks to convey the stories of the Bible. The storybooks give children a preliminary introduction to the characters and a general overveiw of the Bible.

Age 4 and 5 - Uses “Bible Footprints” - by CRC Publications (Christian Reformed).
Bible Footprints uses stories from the Old and New Testaments to develope a growing awareness of God as Creator, Provider, Lord and Redeemer.

Grades 1 to 8 - Uses “Bible Quest”, which the Presbyterian Church of canada co-writes with nine partner churches.
Four key themes are explored over four years: Incarnation, Covenant, Justice, and Salvation. it helps children to understand the Bible as a story, encounter and interpret the story, and live the story in the world as disciples.

Meeting: Third Friday of the month at Grace at 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Contact: Jean - 403.255.0641 -
Purpose: Senior’s Fellowship for couples, half couples, widows and widowers. New members warmly welcome.
The Couple’s Club is composed of a group of seniors who meet once a month, to share warm and caring fellowship. Each couple arranges a meeting once a year. Sometimes we go out for lunch together and sometimes we have a guest speaker. We order fruit and cake for our tea break. Our major service is packing hampers in December for distribution to needy families.

Meeting: The second Thursday of the month for lunch at Grace
Contact: Rev. Kim.-
Purpose: A worship and fellowship group for seniors
GraceFull Seniors is a worship and fellowship group for seniors.
Designed specifically to meet the needs and expectations of seniors, this is a wonderful time to listen, to share and to get involved with other people who share similar interest. There are a variety of speakers, from ministers to community leaders to missionaries. Lunch is always provided after worship. Come for the wonderful, familiar hymns, for the thoughtful presentations and for the conversations over a delicious lunch. We hope you will join us.

Women’s fellowship is composed of four groups, meeting the needs of many: young mothers, friendship, fellowship, and women’s missionary society

Members and husbands of each group contribute to the baking of over 3000 pounds of what is known as the “best Christmas Cake in the world” each October. Funds raised from the sales of the Christmas Cakes are used to support local, national and international missions.

1. Dorcas

Meeting: The third Thursday of the month at 10:00am at Grace
Contact: Joyce Williams -
Purpose: Fellowship and friendship
Grace Bethany welcomes new members who would like a morning out to share friendship, inspirational guest speakers, slide presentations of travels to various parts of the world etc.

2. Trinity

Meeting: The fourth Monday afternoon of the month from 1 – 3:30 at Grace
Contact:
Purpose: Fellowship, friendship and fun
The Trinity group is know for friendship and many helping hands when needed for visiting shut ins, delivering flowers, preparing refreshments for various gatherings. At their monthly meetings they enjoy guest speakers, travel presentations and discussions.

3. Grace Bethany

Ladies of all ages are welcome to join Grace Bethany.
Meeting: The first Tuesday evening of the month from 7:00 – 9:00pm at Grace.
Contact: Margot Gruener -
Purpose: Affiliated with the Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. Each meeting consists of a variety of interesting studies, presentations, a devotional, and the support for a mission either nationally or internationally. They have monthly presentations provided by guest speakers and visiting missionaries. Grace Bethany is currently working on a project to buy bricks (the cost is 25.00 per brick) to build hostel at a girl’s school in Jobat, India. 6000 bricks will be required to complete the project.

Grace Bethany also holds a Mission Sunday study for the Sunday School and an annual Thank Offering Luncheon. They also provide tea and luncheons as required and help with the annual Cake Bake.

4. Mother’s Morning Group

Meeting:
- February 8, 2009: Christian Fiction Book Club
- March 5, 2009: How to improve your garden
- April 9, 2009:Tips for Environmentally Friendly Spring Cleaning
- May 7, 2009: Great places for camping in Alberta and fun day trips with the children.
- June 4, 2009: Faith Journaling
Contact: Nancy Robertson -
Purpose: Fellowship and study related to mother’s issues for mother’s with children from infancy to preschool, to elementary to adolescence.
The Mother’s Morning Group welcomes women with children of any age, from infancy to preschool to elementary to adolescence. As mothers, we have a common goal, which is to raise our children to be happy, healthy, confident, and to have a meaningful relationship with God. Raising children has both its challenges and joys. There are times when, as mothers, we simply need to be with other women in the same position, to share laughs, stories and to have a little break from it all! The Mother’s Morning Group can offer all of that!
We meet on the first or second Thursday of the month from 9::30am to 11:30am. There is babysitting available for mothers with pre-school children. At each meeting, we have a different activity that we focus upon. There activities can range from crafts to book studies to speakers on a variety of topics. We also have lots of coffee and tea on the go and opportunities for just chatting!!

Time Out

Meeting: Every Tuesday mornings 10:00am – noon at Grace
Contact: Vivian Scott -
Purpose: Fellowship, crafts and devotional. All ladies are invited to enjoy.
Bring your own craft you are working on, or learn to knit and crochet. The ladies also knit pneumonia vests for the missions in Africa. Dolls have been made for Sheriff King Home, afghans have been made for Inn From The Cold or simply work on your own project. Lots of coffee and tea and goodies are available to enjoy while you chat.

Activities

Scottish Country Dancing for singles and couples of all ages
Meeting: Wednesday Evenings at Grace in the gym 7:30 – 10:00pm.
Contact: Bill Cruickshanks - 403.547.2675
Purpose: an evening of social dancing, fun and fellowship
Join us for a night of social dancing in an atmosphere of fun, friendship and one that is a stimulating and relaxing change from everyday activities. No experience necessary. A coffee break and conversation gives you the opportunity to get to know your fellow dancers.

Sketch Club
Meeting: Tuesday mornings at Grace
Contact: Audrey Young -
Purpose: To share the love of painting and drawing

Women’s Book Club
Open to women of all ages who love to read.
Meeting: Every second Wednesday at one of the member’s residence at 7:00pm
Contact: Alma Fourie -
Purpose: Christian literature and fellowship
We discuss the current book over a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy some treats while doing so. Chocolate does seem to be a favourite!
We have read the following books: The Red Tent by A. Diamant; The Shack by WP Young and Leota’s Garden by F. Rivers. Currently we are discussing Flight of the Dragonfly by Melissa Hawach.
Have fun reading and we hope you will join us.

Golf Tournament
Purpose: Good fun, friends and fellowship
Contact: Alana Constance or Shaun Alspach -
Can you hit the broad side of a barn with a golf ball and club…?
If so YOU MAY BE TOO GOOD for the annual Grace Presbyterian Church summer golf extravaganza! Our congregation sheds our church clothes, put on our golf duds, and pray that we have enough golf balls in our bag to make it through.
In seriousness every summer we have a great time, get to know fellow members and adherents in a social setting, and share lots of laughs (usually at ourselves). The round of golf is followed by a buffet meal and a championship ceremony with a very random system for awarding any prizes.
Keep your eyes open each spring for further information related to our fun tournament and we look forward to having you join our merry group.