Grace Evangelical, Columbia PA

09/13/2026

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today. If you
are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite you to return
each week, and become a part of our extended family. If you can't
make it in person, we invite you to join us via LIVE STREAM by
clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30AM:
We Gather to Worship
GRANDPARENT’s DAY
September 13, 2026
Welcome & Announcements Mike Vondran
Prelude: “My Savior First of All” Faith Landon
Call to Worship: "The Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing
our inheritance until the redemption of those who are
God’s possession – to the praise of His glory."
(Ephesians 1:14)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #250 “Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord”
#286 “Naught Have I Gotten”
#334 “There’s a Peace in My Heart”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer
Special Music Juliana Anderson
Sermon Series: Stan Shaffer
WALKING WITH JESUS
"Saved By Grace"
(John 10:27)
Recognition of “Grandparents’ Day” (gathered memories of
our church family)
Closing Hymn: #347 “I Have a Song that Jesus Gave Me”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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09/06/2026

R.I.P. Pastor Don! Praying for Rita, the whole family, multitude of friends and folks who knew him.
Love and Hugs 🙏 ❤ 🙏
May the Good Lord carry you through life, until you meet again in Glory, with Jesus.
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS, O Lord!!!

Rev. Don H. Wert
His greatest wish was that everyone would have a personal relationship and be saved by Jesus Christ.
A CELEBRATION OF DON’S LIFE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, AT REICH’S EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, MARIETTA, PA, AT 12:00 P.M.
VISITATION WITH THE FAMILY WILL TAKE PLACE THAT SAME DAY BETWEEN 10:00 A.M. AND 12:00 P.M.
INTERMENT WILL BE PRIVATE

With profound sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Reverend Don H. Wert, 81, of Red Lion, PA, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Port Royal, PA, he was the beloved husband of Rita Kaye Wert. He was the father to 4 children and the proud pop-pop to 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother. Don passed completely at peace knowing that he was on his journey to meet and dance with Jesus Christ.
Don lived a life of service. He loved his family and friends fiercely and was very passionate about helping others. He served as a warrant officer in the Army Reserves for 6 years. He served as an Evangelical Congregational Pastor for over 40 years at 6 different churches, most recently at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, in Columbia, PA. He was the President and Executive Director of Pennsylvanians Concerned About Alcohol Problems. Don served for many years as a board member for Conestoga Valley School District and Donegal School District. He was instrumental in many charitable and Christian based organizations.
Don had a great sense of humor. He loved ice cream and pork chops and eating dinner at local diners. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but one of his greatest past times was boating. He was not afraid to cry at TV commercials and anyone who met Don knew he loved taking an afternoon chair nap. His greatest wish was that everyone would have a personal relationship and be saved by Jesus Christ.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Reich’s Evangelical Congregational Church, Marietta, PA, at 12pm. A visitation with the family will take place that same day between 10am and 12pm. Interment will be private. Donations can be made in Don’s memory to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Columbia, PA.

09/06/2026

SEPTEMBER 06, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today. If you
are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite you to return
each week, and become a part of our extended family. If you can't
make it in person, we invite you to join us via LIVE STREAM by
clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30AM:
We Gather to Worship
September -06, 2026
Welcome & Announcements John Peiffer
Prelude: “There Is a River” Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should
follow in His steps." (I Peter 2:21)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #321 “When We Walk with the Lord”
#324 “The Lord’s Our Rock, in Him We Hide”
#326 “O For a Faith That Will Not Shrink”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer

Sermon Series: Pastor Rick Fischl
WALKING WITH JESUS
(1 John 2:3-6)

Closing Hymn: #486 “The Master Has Come,
and He Calls Us”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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08/30/2026

AUGUST 30, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today. If you
are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite you to return
each week, and become a part of our extended family. If you can't
make it in person, we invite you to join us via LIVE STREAM by
clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30AM:
We Gather to Worship
August 30, 2026
Welcome & Announcements Steve Vondran
Prelude: “He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought”
Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "I will put my Spirit in you and move you
to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."
(Ezekiel 36:27)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #287 “What a Wonderful Change in My Life”
#31 “A Pilgrim Was I and A-wandering”
#330 “When Peace Like a River Attendeth”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer

Sermon Series: David Landon
BELIEVING IN JESUS
“New Creation”
(2 Corinthians 5:5-17)

Closing Hymn: #331 “O What a Wonderful, Wonderful Day”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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08/23/2026

AUGUST 23, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:

We Gather to Worship
August 23, 2026

Welcome & Announcements Rob Houck
Prelude: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Sandy Mimnall
* Call to Worship: "Then I acknowledged my sin to you and
did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my
transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of
my sin." (Psalm 32:5)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #348 “O Safe to the Rock That Is Higher Than I”
#254 “What Can Wash Away My Sin?”
#23 “How Can I Say Thanks?”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer

Sermon Series: Pastor Rick Fischl
BELIEVING IN JESUS
“Receive Forgiveness”
(1 John 1:8-10)

Closing Hymn: #483 “There Is Joy in Serving Jesus”
Benediction
* Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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08/16/2026

AUGUST 16, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:
We Gather to Worship
August 16, 2026
Welcome & Announcements John Peiffer
Prelude: “Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive” Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "For it is by grace you have been saved,
through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift
of God – not by works, so that no one can boast."
(Ephesians 2:8-9)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #61 “I Love Thee, I Love Thee”
#59 “Deep in My Heart There’s a Gladness”
#240 “You Said You’d Come”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer

Sermon Series: Pastor Rick Fischl
BELIEVING IN JESUS
“Confess Jesus as Lord”
(Romans 10:9-13)

Closing Hymn: #48 “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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08/09/2026

AUGUST 09, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:

We Gather to Worship
August 09, 2026
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude: “Knowing You” Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I
am making everything new!’ Then He said, ‘Write this
down for these words are trustworthy and true.’"
(Revelation 21:5) (NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #393 “All to Jesus I Surrender”
#266 “O Soul, Are You Weary and Troubled?”
#70 “I’ve Found a Friend”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer

Sermon Series: Stan Shaffer
BELIEVING IN JESUS
“Repent and Turn to God”
(Acts 3:19)

Closing Hymn: #304 “Jesus My Lord Will Love Me Forever”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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08/02/2026

AUGUST 02, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:
We Gather to Worship
August 02, 2026
Welcome & Announcements Mike Vondran
Prelude: “All Over Again” Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "Now this is eternal life: that they know
You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have
sent.." (John 17:3)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #299 “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place”
#320 “Under His Wings I Am Safely Abiding”
#276 “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer
Special Music: “Give Me Jesus” Juliana Anderson

Sermon Series: Pastor Rick Fischl
THE PATH TO JESUS
“Believe in Him”
(John 3:31-36)

Closing Hymn: #280 “I’d Rather Have Jesus”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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07/26/2026

This is JULY 26, 2026
COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:
We Gather to Worship
July 26, 2026

Welcome & Announcements Chuck Anderson
Prelude: “God Will Make a Way” Sandy Mimnall
Call to Worship: "My children, I will be with you only a little
longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so
I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come."
(John 13:33)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #261 “The Whole World Was Lost”
#263 “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”
#264 “Have You Any Room for Jesus?”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer
Sermon Series: Pastor Rick Rischl
THE PATH TO JESUS
“Jesus Is the Only Way”
(John 14:1-6)
Closing Hymn: #267 “Come, Every Soul by Sin
Oppressed”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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07/19/2026

COME JOIN US: in person, each week at:
9:15AM for Sunday School, and at
10:30AM for Church here at Gace E. C. Church
8th & Walnut Sts.
Columbia, PA 17512
We are so happy to have you worshiping with us, today.
If you are visiting and do not have a church home, we invite
you to return each week, and become a part of our extended
family. If you can't make it in person, we invite you to join us via
LIVE STREAM by clicking on the picture below, beginning at 10:30:
WELCOME
July 19, 2026
Welcome & Announcements Rob Houck
Prelude: “A Broken Spirit” Sandy Mimnall
* Call to Worship: "Jesus answered, ‘No one comes to the
Father except through me.’” (John 14:6(b)(NIV)
Opening Prayer
Hymns: #247 “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”
#299 “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place”
#291 “He Giveth More Grace”
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology & Prayer
Praise & Prayer Time
Prayer
Sermon Series: Stan Shaffer
THE PATH TO JESUS
“Jesus Died for You”
(Romans 5:8)
Closing Hymn: #311 “My Hope Is in the Lord”
Benediction
Postlude
We Leave to Serve

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