Newbacher Life Group

Age Range: 60s/70s/80s

ABOUT THE LEADERS:

What do you enjoy spending your time doing?

• Gary:I enjoy reading nonfiction (primarily Christian-authored books), although a fiction book I’m trying to get into is Emma by Jane Austen. I also enjoy making handmade greeting cards and doing my own art pieces.
• Mary: I enjoy reading and stitching, working with fiber arts and creative embroidery. I also enjoy making collages with interesting papers and embellishments.

What are people surprised to learn about you?

• Gary: That I worked as a city planner for thirty years for the Cleveland City Planning Commission during the city’s redevelopment heyday. I was privileged to see up close major development projects’ designs and the approval process by the city.
• Mary: That I taught in public and private schools for five years. I enjoyed the opportunity to encourage 6 to 8th graders to make wise choices.

When was a time that serving others made an impact on your life?

• Gary: I volunteered with the city of Lakewood Office on Aging serving as a friendly visitor to the elderly and later as reader to a remarkable blind gentleman. My volunteering experiences helped begin to get my mind off of me and humble me.
• Mary: My whole teaching experience – the classes throughout the years, mainly first grade, but also third, fifth, seventh, and eighth grades. I pray that some remember me as the teacher that made a difference in their lives.

WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP?

The purpose of Life Groups is to make disciples who Know It, Live It, and Give It Away by sharing life together. No matter your age or season of life, these groups offer the best way for you to get connected at Grace Church and build meaningful relationships. Feel free to try a few groups, be a guest a few times, and then join the one that best fits you and your family.

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