Gracie

2019 OGHS Gracie Story

In this year's story, Gracie and her friends make a coral covenant. Thought-provoking questions follow the story for both younger and older children.

Gracie and Friends Use Their Gifts (2018)

A new story for the 2018 One Great Hour of Sharing – learn why it is important to help others with our gifts. About the Author: Dr. Kathy L. Dawson, Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education Each of the Gracie the Fish stories for One Great Hour of Sharing have been written by Dr. Dawson. She was chosen 2015 Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators. Download Gracie’s past adventures:

• Gracie Reef Mender (2017)
• Gracie and the Sea Slug (2016)
• Gracie and the Food Desert (2015)
• Gracie Becomes a Neighbor (2014)
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Gracie and the Sea Slug (2016)

A new story for the 2016 One Great Hour of Sharing - learn why it is important that all of Gracie's friends have different gifts. Click the "Download" button below for this year's story! About the Author: Dr. Kathy L. Dawson Associate Professor of Christian Education Columbia Theological Seminary Each of the Gracie the Fish stories for One Great Hour of Sharing have been written by Dr. Dawson. She has been chosen 2015 Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators. Download Gracie's past adventures:

• Gracie and the Food Desert (2015)
• Gracie Becomes a Neighbor …

Gracie Bake Sale Recipes

Consider involving your class in One Great Hour of Sharing by hosting a bake sale featuring international items. Ask the class to bring baked goods from home that are made from recipes from around the world and sell them after church. Including recipes with the baked goods will please customers and emphasize the project’s international theme. In addition to the items made at home, invite the class to make/decorate fish-shaped cookies to look just like Gracie! The Gracie cookies …

One Great Hour of Sharing Children's Sermon - Serve One Another

A children's sermon for use with One Great Hour of Sharing and the popular Gracie stories. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Children's Sermon - Body of Christ

A children's sermon for use with One Great Hour of Sharing about being the Body of Christ. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Ideas to Connect Worship and the Congregation

Many congregations have had great fun and success incorporating the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their One Great Hour of Sharing worship and curriculum. Find resources and ideas here to get the whole church involved! Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan - Fruits of the Spirit

This Lesson Plan (1 of 2) uses fruit to teach the Fruits of the Spirit. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan - Body of Christ

This lesson plan (2 of 2) uses the example of the Body of Christ. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

Gracie Coloring Sheet

Gracie the fish and her friends are excited for One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday!

 

This fun coloring sheet will allow children's imaginations to fill in bright colors and patterns on characters from the popular "Gracie" stories - you can even create some new friends for Gracie!