Grace Lutheran Church

Announcements for the week of November 22, 2009

Concordia Publishing House has extended the sale for the Lutheran Study Bible. The hardback is now $39.99 and the Large print edition is $49.99. The Bibles can also be personalized for an additional cost, if you would like them for a gift. Contact the church office as soon as possible if you would like to place and order.

Attn Ladies: Grace Ladies Annual Christmas Dinner Party will be Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet on the glass book case in the chapel. Come join us!

50 years of teaching Sunday School We would like to thank Gladys Strasburg Beningo and Helen Stell for their many years of outstanding service and dedication to our Sunday School. Please stop by the Chapel to sign a card and give a free will offering for a token of our appreciation. A special presentation will be given at the worship service on December 13.

The Youth are planning a Lock In this weekend to put up the Christmas trees and decorate the church. We need chaperone volunteers. See Pam Simcox for details.

Our annual food pantry collection continues through Thanksgiving. We are collecting all types of non-perishable food items and frozen turkeys. Contact an usher if you need help.

We are still looking for volunteer groups/individuals to host a simple supper on December 9 or 16 at 6:00 p.m before the 7:00 p.m. Advent Worship Service. Contact the church office if you would like to help.

Plan on joining us for our Thanksgiving Eve Communion Worship service on Wednesday at 7:00p.m.

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 months of November and December.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
11:30 a.m. Sunday School Staff Meeting

MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service

FRIDAY
7:00 p.m. Youth Lock In

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service