Announcements for the week of October 18, 2009
October 15th, 2009 Posted in UncategorizedThe Blood Pressure Clinic is available today. Stop by the chapel after worship and get checked for free.
Today is the last Sunday to buy tickets for the Oktoberfest this Saturday, October 24 from 1-6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1142, 8643 Buffalo Ave. Tickets are $10 for a German Platter, beverages will be sold separately. Tickets are available before and after the worship service. Volunteers need to be at the American Legion at 9:00 a.m. to set up and food donations should be there by noon. Thanks to all those who volunteered to help make this event successful. All proceeds will go to offset the heating costs at Grace.
The deadline for the November Gleanings is October 21. If you have any information to be included, please see Bev Mills or email the church office at secretary@gracenf.org
From Windmills to the Alps is the name of the Oberammergau Passion Play Tour scheduled for next August. The 15-day tour includes a 7-night luxury cruise on the beautiful Rhine River. Learn more about the tour and the Passion Play in an informal gathering at Grace Lutheran on Tue., Oct. 27 at 7p.m. You are asked to indicate your interest in this gathering either by phone (905-892-1629) or e-mail (rhumann@brocku.ca)
Our annual food pantry collection has begun! We are collecting all types of non-perishable food items and frozen turkeys. Donations beyond what we can store will be donated to area food pantries to help them during the holidays.
Concordia Publishing House is offering special pricing on the new Lutheran Study Bible to be released on Reformation Day. There is a sampler with pricing information on the chapel.
Our Financial Secretary, Jon Lehning is in need of assistants to help count the plate receipts after Sunday worship services. This is a great opportunity to serve the Lord. Sign up using the form provided at the display case in the Chapel. If you have questions call Jon evenings at 283-8803.
Through you contributions to the mission fund at Grace, we reach out and support different missions locally, nationally, and internationally. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gowanda, NY is the special mission for the month of October.
THIS WEEK AT GRACE
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Xmas Play Planning Meeting
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic
MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
THURSDAY
6:30 p.m. New Member Class
SATURDAY
1-6p.m. Oktoberfest @ Am. Legion
NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
11:30 a.m. SS Staff Meeting
