Welcome to the Spring 2022 Issue of Grace upon Grace. When the Communications team chose the theme of sorrow and loss, little did we anticipate that sorrow and loss would take on global proportions far beyond what we have come to associate with COVID-19. In this issue, the Grace Church family responds to that theme, and we share some stories and photos of life at Grace. As you read, please continue to pray for an end to the pandemic, and for peace and stability in Ukraine.
Pastor Robin’s Thoughts
Missions
- Cowley Update on Cyclone Batsirai
- News from the Andersons
- CEF of New Jersey Monthly Update
- InterVarsity Ministry Update from Cathy Craig
- March Update from Mary Woodward
Arts and Letters
In this issue of Grace upon Grace members of the Grace Church community respond to the theme of “Sorrow and Loss” with poetry, prose, and art. Visit “About Grace upon Grace” below to learn about submitting for future issues.
- “Betrayal” by Barbara R. Williams-Hubbard
- “Father Knows Best” by Elaine Fiveland
- “For Madeleine (After the death of her son)” by Pamela Leggett
- “Loss and Sorrow” by Emy Kamihara
- “May Third” by Sandra Duguid Gerstman
- “Isaiah 43:1–2” by Marilyn Cameron
- “Bleeding Sorrow” by Barbara R. Williams-Hubbard
- “Beyond Death: My Faith Keeps Me Looking Forward” by Ellen Donker
- “Within This Strange and Quickened Dust” by Madeleine L’Engle
- “My Life Is But a Weaving” by an unknown author, sometimes attributed to Corrie Ten Boom
Ministry News
God is at work at Grace. If you are looking to be encouraged and strengthened in your faith, and if you want to encourage and help strengthen others, read on.
Think About These Things
- Featured Review: Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night
- What else is the Grace Presbyterian Church community reading, watching, and listening to?
Building and Grounds Repairs
Spring has arrived in Montclair. Remember all those tulips bulbs that were planted last fall? Well, some of them escaped the squirrels’ attention and they’re up! Teams of Grace members and friends are drawing up plans and soliciting bids for renovations to the Manse and improvements to the landscaping. Read all about it here.
It’s a Breeze
Grace Church is using an online database called Breeze to keep up with members and regular attenders. Read how we gather and maintain information and how you can help keep it up to date.
Upcoming Events
April Sliwak, friend and past member of Grace, is the keynote speaker at The Real Mom Conference on Saturday, April 22, 2022.