December 14, 2018
NEXT WEEK IS BUSYBUSYBUSY!
Grace Instrumental Program
AND... These 7th graders will WORK for you!
Students can spend Christmas break with awesome animals!
Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Winter break Critter Camp takes place from 12/24-28 (closed on 12/25) and 12/31-1/04 (closed 1/01) and is perfect for students in Preschool – 6th grade. Kids will experience hands-on animal encounters with a variety of species, create crafts, play games, and find out what winter means for animals! You can register for one day or come for multiple; we also offer extended care hours, lunch options, and have scholarships and discounts available. Click here to register now!
Christmas Shopping? Here are a Few Ways to Give to Grace too!
SCRIP - Gifting That Gives Back
FRESH - HOMEMADE - TAMALES
Our Grace Latino Ministry is making tamales for YOU and your FAMILY! You can still purchase tamales on the 23rd between church services.
- Pork with red sauce
- Chicken with green sauce
- Cheese/Jalapeno
- Sweet pineapple
- $20 for one dozen or $12 for a half dozen
You may also contact Ana or Alicia in the church office at 760-745-0831 ext 7104
Thank you for supporting the Grace Latino Ministry!
Support Grace Through Your Amazon Purchases
Amazon has a program that will provide 0.5% of your purchases to Grace with no cost to you! All you need to do is click on the following link and choose Grace as your charitable organization.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-1957924
Continue to access your Amazon account through smile.amazon.com. A portion of your sales will then be provided to Grace to support our many ministries. You will also find this link on our websites and our Facebook page. God bless your Christmas Season!
Adopt A Family for Christmas
The Advent Wreath (3rd week in Advent)
History. The concept of the Advent wreath originated among German Lutherans in the 16th Century. However, it was not until three centuries later that the modern Advent wreath took shape.
Lighting of the Advent Wreath & Prayer
1st Candle - (purple or blue) Prophets’/Prophecy Candle - Hope & Expectation [Isaiah Prophecies of Messiah]
2nd Candle (purple or blue) Bethlehem Candle - Faith [Micah - Faith for the Journey to Bethlehem]
3rd Candle - (pink) - Shepherds Candle - Joy [Lowly lifted up / Mary & Shepherds]
4th Candle - (purple or blue) Angels’ Candle - Peace [Message from the skies: Peace!]
5th Candle - (white, in center) Christ or Jesus Candle - Light & Life / Purity [Jesus is the Life and Light of the World / Takes Away the Sin and Darkness of the World]
Grace Christian School
Email: vlippman@gracelcms.net
Website: http://www.graceschoolescondido.org/
Location: 643 E 13th Ave, Escondido, CA, USA
Phone: 760-747-3029
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceEscondido/