Saint Mary's and Grace Youth on Deck at Respite

The volunteers said they would do it again in August. We can’t wait!

Thank you, Saint Mary's!

On July 25, 20 volunteers from Saint Mary’s Basilica prepared lunch. They made meatballs from scratch, cooked spaghetti, prepared garlic bread and salad. But if preparing wasn't enough, they also served the food! That is quite a difficult job, if you consider there were about 150 hungry stomachs waiting to be fed! But these good people were so amazing and managed it all! Thank you!

Grace Youth is giving to the community!

Not only do we get help from volunteers from outside of Grace, but also our own youth stepped up. We do have some amazing kids! These young adults just graduated from high school and are getting ready to go to college! But still they take time to serve our neighbors who experience homelessness! On July 26, six of our own recent high school graduates prepared a tasty lunch of hamburger, fruit and vegetables. Thank you Grace Youth, and supervisors Andrea Sigala and Marlene Haller.

Trevor's Eagle Project : Helping Hands for the Homeless

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Trevor Hokanson

One of our own, 16-year-old Trevor Hokanson is a Junior at Buckeye High School and a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 263. In order to achieve the highest rank of Eagle Scout he is required to complete a service project.

Trevor is organizing an event on Friday, October 14 from 10:00am - 4:00pm to provide services to the disadvantaged in downtown Phoenix. He is looking for volunteers to help him serve up to 200 people. Volunteers will help guide the guests to make sure they make the most of the services provided. Some volunteers are needed for kitchen prep, serving, and clean up. There is still a need for volunteers who can provide haircuts.

Any volunteers under the age of 16 will need to shadow an adult. Volunteers 16 to 18 need to use the buddy system. Lunch will be provided for all!

Please click on this link to sign up as a volunteer!

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation "Eagle Scout" has a long history since its founding over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill. Since its founding, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men.

Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.

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Learn more about Boy Scout Troop 263 in Buckeye. 

Sunday School News: March

By Linda Schwall 

Welcome back from another wonderful Christmas season! Sunday School is in full swing at 9:45 am in the basement of the sanctuary. 

We have plans for another great Vacation Bible School that will run from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10. All are welcome to participate in “Surf Shack” activities. Grab your surfboard and get ready for some wonderful sum-mer happenings. Sing-alongs with Pastor Sarah, great food from our hospitality ladies as well as great summer arts and crafts. Volunteers are needed as always, so look for announcements for planning meetings in the very near future.