Grace Lutheran Church

Announcements for the week of June 20, 2010

There will be a Congregational Voters’ Meeting next Sunday, June 27th. We have several large projects that are coming up in the near future that need to be voted on. Please plan on attending. The insert included in today’s bulletin lists the specific projects to be discussed.

Yo Youth: Join us at Pastor’s house on June 29th at 5:30 pm. We’re going to cook dinner over the fire (EAT), talk about God’s plans for us (DEVOTION), and talk about what kind of things we would like to do as a group (PLANNING). Then we will walk together to the concert at Artpark (EXTRA FUN – Tuesday in the Park featuring America). Any adults interested in helping with the youth are invited to stay. Sign up in the chapel or send a text (799-7356) or email pastor@gracenf.org to pastor. His home address is 345 Rudlen Rd.
Our special mission envelopes for June are designated for Papyrus Camp at Camp Pioneer. This is a special camp reserved for foster and inner city children. It is the opportunity of a life time for these special children, and may be the only opportunity they have to learn that Jesus loves them. It costs $390 to send one child to this camp for a week. If your prayers move you to help with this project, please place your mission envelope, or an envelope marked “Papyrus Camp”, in the offering plate. You can watch our progress on the bulletin board in the narthex.
TOILETRIES AND STUFFED CHARACTERS: “We will continue to collect toiletry items and stuffed characters on the tables in the narthex and chapel through the month of June.” These items are needed by both Carolyn’s House and the Community Mission. Carolyn’s House provides housing and career training for homeless women and their children in Niagara Falls. Many of these individuals are escaping domestic violence situations and have no where else to go. Community Mission has recently experienced an increase in the homeless seeking their help. Your donations will help make this project a success!
Vacation Bible School will be held August 2-6. We’ll start with a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. and the VBS program from 6-8. Many people are needed to make this another successful year. If you would like to help, please contact the church office or Randy Broeker.

More BOTTLES AND CANS please. Thanks so much for bringing to our recycle bins at parking lot door and narthex. The month of June our recycle profits will go to Kaitlyn Sorenson who will be attending the National Youth Gathering this July with youth from Holy Ghost, Bergholz and Trinity Lockport.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. New Member Class

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Cong. Voters’ Meeting

Announcements for the week of June 13, 2010

There will be a Congregational Voters’ Meeting following the worship service on Sunday, June 27th. We have elections and several large projects that are coming up in the near future that need to be voted on. Please plan on attending.

We are looking for volunteer bakers and/or servers for our Summer Coffee Fellowship. There is a sign up sheet on the upstairs kitchen refrigerator
Our special mission envelopes for June are designated for Papyrus Camp at Camp Pioneer. This is a special camp reserved for foster and inner city children. It is the opportunity of a life time for these special children, and may be the only opportunity they have to learn that Jesus loves them. It costs $390 to send one child to this camp for a week. If your prayers move you to help with this project, please place your mission envelope, or an envelope marked “Papyrus Camp”, in the offering plate. You can watch our progress on the bulletin board in the narthex.
TOILETRIES AND STUFFED CHARACTERS: “We will continue to collect toiletry items and stuffed characters on the tables in the narthex and chapel through the month of June.” These items are needed by both Carolyn’s House and the Community Mission. Carolyn’s House provides housing and career training for homeless women and their children in Niagara Falls. Many of these individuals are escaping domestic violence situations and have no where else to go. Community Mission has recently experienced an increase in the homeless seeking their help. Your donations will help make this project a success!
Vacation Bible School will be held August 2-6. We’ll start with a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. and the VBS program from 6-8. Many people are needed to make this another successful year. If you would like to help, please contact the church office or Randy Broeker.

More BOTTLES AND CANS please. Thanks so much for bringing to our recycle bins at parking lot door and narthex. The month of June our recycle profits will go to Kaitlyn Sorenson who will be attending the National Youth Gathering this July with youth from Holy Ghost, Bergholz and Trinity Lockport.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

TODAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Congregational Picnic

MONDAY
6:00 p.m. Grace Softball
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. New Member Class

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

Announcements for the week of June 6, 2010

New Member Class started this past Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., but it’s not too late to join us! This class is for anyone interested in knowing more about the Lutheran faith or would like a refresher.
Plan to join us for our Annual Congregational Picnic, next Sunday, June 13 following the worship service. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, there is a sign up sheet in the chapel for salads and desserts. This will be the last day of Sunday School for the summer. Worship time will remain at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer.
We are looking for volunteer bakers and/or servers for our Summer Coffee Fellowship. There is a sign up sheet on the upstairs kitchen refrigerator
Our special mission envelopes for May and June are designated for Papyrus Camp at Camp Pioneer. This is a special camp reserved for foster and inner city children. It is the opportunity of a life time for these special children, and may be the only opportunity they have to learn that Jesus loves them. It costs $390 to send one child to this camp for a week. If your prayers move you to help with this project, please place your mission envelope, or an envelope marked “Papyrus Camp”, in the offering plate. You can watch our progress on the bulletin board in the narthex.
TOILETRIES AND STUFFED CHARACTERS: We will continue to collect toiletry items and stuffed characters on the table in the narthex through the month of June. These items are needed by both Carolyn’s House and the Community Mission. Carolyn’s House provides housing and career training for homeless women and their children in Niagara Falls. Many of these individuals are escaping domestic violence situations and have no where else to go. Community Mission has recently experienced an increase in the homeless seeking their help. Your donations will help make this project a success!
Vacation Bible School will be held August 2-6. We’ll start with a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. and the VBS program from 6-8. There is a planning meeting scheduled after the worship service today. If you would like to help, but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the church office or Randy Broeker.

More BOTTLES AND CANS please. Thanks so much for bringing to our recycle bins at parking lot door and narthex. The month of June our recycle profits will go to Kaitlyn Sorenson who will be attending the National Youth Gathering this July with youth from Holy Ghost, Bergholz and Trinity Lockport.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

TODAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service

MONDAY
6:00 p.m. Grace Softball Game
6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. New Member Class

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Fellowship Picnic

Annoucnements for the week of May 30, 2010

New Small Group Bible Study – Looking for another opportunity to better understand what God is doing in your life? An opportunity to get to know other members better? Or just an opportunity to relax in a Christian environment? Please consider joining us for a new small group Bible study called Breadbreakers. Our next meeting is this Saturday June 5th at 5 PM at the Sorenson’s house. For more information please consult your copy of Gleanings, or call the church office.
Plan to join us for our Annual Congregational Picnic, Sunday, June 13 following the worship service. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, there is a sign up sheet in the chapel for salads and desserts. This will be the last day of Sunday School for the summer. Worship time will remain at 10:30 a.m. throughout the summer.
Our special mission envelopes for May and June are designated for Papyrus Camp at Camp Pioneer. This is a special camp reserved for foster and inner city children. It is the opportunity of a life time for these special children, and may be the only opportunity they have to learn that Jesus loves them. It costs $390 to send one child to this camp for a week. If your prayers move you to help with this project, please place your mission envelope, or an envelope marked “Papyrus Camp”, in the offering plate. You can watch our progress on the bulletin board in the narthex.

TOILETRIES AND STUFFED CHARACTERS: We will continue to collect toiletry items and stuffed characters on the table in the narthex through the month of June. These items are needed by both Carolyn’s House and the Community Mission. Carolyn’s House provides housing and career training for homeless women and their children in Niagara Falls. Many of these individuals are escaping domestic violence situations and have no where else to go. Community Mission has recently experienced an increase in the homeless seeking their help. Your donations will help make this project a success!
SOCIAL MINISTRIES MEETING: There will be a meeting of the social ministries committee this week on Wednesday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. It will be the last meeting until September, so your attendance will be greatly appreciated to help us with planning for the next few months.
Vacation Bible School will be held August 2-6. We’ll start with a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. and the VBS program from 6-8. There is a planning meeting scheduled after the worship service today. If you would like to help, but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the church office or Randy Broeker.

More BOTTLES AND CANS please. Thanks so much for bringing to our recycle bins at parking lot door and narthex. The last two weeks of May and the month of June our recycle profits will go to Kaitlyn Sorenson who will be attending the National Youth Gathering this July with youth from Holy Ghost, Bergholz and Trinity Lockport.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

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

MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting

TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. Elders’ Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
6:30 p.m. Social Ministries
7:00 p.m. New Member Class

SATURDAY
5:00 p.m. Breadbakers’ Bible Study @ the
Sorenson Home

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

Announcements for the week of May 9, 2010

There is a sign up sheet on the glass case in Chapel for the Annual Ascension Day Chicken BBQ this Thursday, May 13. Chicken and beverage will be provided, we need donations of salads and desserts.
Vacation Bible School will be held August 2-6. We’ll start with a simple supper at 5:30 p.m. and the VBS program from 6-8. There is a planning meeting scheduled for next Sunday after the worship service. If you would like to help, but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact the church office or Randy Broeker.
Grace Ladies annual Potluck will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00p.m. The McSweeney’s will be here to do a presentation on their trip to the Holy Land. Please see the sign up sheet in the chapel.
We would like to acknowledge our graduates in the June Gleanings. If you know of anyone graduating from college or high school this year, please contact Jane Schulz (283-3628) or the church office.
SOCIAL MINISTRIES PROJECT: During May and June we will be collecting toiletries and all types of stuffed characters. These items will be donated to the Community Mission and Carolyn’s House (which provides housing and career training for homeless women and their children in Niagara Falls.) Both agencies have expressed a dramatic increase in the need for these items for the homeless. A table has been set up in the narthex to receive your donations. Your generosity is appreciated!
Through contributions in your monthly mission envelopes, we are able to reach out and support various mission projects. Our mission envelopes for May and June will be donated to Papyrus Camp at Camp Pioneer. This is a special camp for foster and inner city children. The name Papyrus Camp is taken from the Bible story about Moses being hidden in a papyrus basket in the Nile River by his Hebrew mother, and then being found and saved by his Egyptian foster mother. This camp provides hope for the future and is the opportunity of a life time for these special children. It costs $390 to send one child to camp for a week. If your prayers move you to help send a child to camp, please place your mission envelope, or an envelope marked “Papyrus Camp”, in the offering plate. Watch our progress on the bulletin board in the narthex.
New Small Group Bible Study – Looking for another opportunity to better understand what God is doing in your life? An opportunity to get to know other members better? Or just an opportunity to relax in a Christian environment? Please consider joining us for a new small group Bible study called Breadbreakers. Our first meeting was held this past Saturday. The next one is scheduled for June 5 at 5 PM at the Sorenson’s house. Plan on joining us!

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:45 a.m. Prayer Group

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

TUESDAY
8:30 a.m. Census Training

WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. Census Training
10:00 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

THURSDAY
8:30 a.m. Census Training
5:30 p.m. Chicken BBQ Fellowship Dinner
7:00 p.m. Ascension Worship Service

FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. Census Training

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service
11:45 a.m. SS Staff /VBS Meeting

Announcements for the week of May 2, 2010

There is a sign up sheet on the glass case in Chapel for the Annual Ascension Day Chicken BBQ. Chicken and beverage will be provided, we need donations of salads and desserts.

Grace Lutheran Church received a thank you note from La Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in Buffalo NY. La Santa Cruz was our designated mission a couple months ago. They write, “We are very appreciative of your donation which makes possible our church ministry. May God give you lots of blessings. Gracias!” Signed, “La Santa Cruz members.”
Thrivent Financial members are eligible to vote online at Thrivent.com/choicevote to help Thrivent distribute $1 million among 10 nationwide Lutheran and non-Lutheran charities.
We are thrilled to announce that among the ministries selected are LCMS World Mission and LCMS World Relief and Human Care! The amount each charity receives is based on their total number of votes.
Thrivent Financial is waiting to hear from you before May 21, 2010. It’s quick. It’s easy. Record your vote today at Thrivent.com/choicevote. You must be a Thrivent Financial member to vote.
Trinity Lutheran Church,
67 Saxton Street, Lockport, NY
is hosting an “Equipping to Share” workshop, presented by Lutheran Hour Ministries on Saturday, May 22nd. This workshop trains Christians to be comfortable in sharing their faith with others. It will be helpful to the men, women and children of every congregation. The cost of the workshop is $5 per person. Lunch will be served and child care will be provided. For more information call 434-3106
Thank you for your support – Our Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ was successful. We cooked 270½ chickens and have 18 halves left – come to the Ladies Lounge after church if you are interested in purchasing the ½ chickens or macaroni or potato salad. Thank you Coleman, Folmsbee, and Schulz families, Robert and Michael Lehning, and Ruth Kumm for working the dinner – and all who purchased tickets.

Youth RECYCLE- Please continue to bring your cans and bottles to our recycle bins near the front door and parking lot door. We will continue this thru the month of May. Thanks!!

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service

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

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

FRIDAY
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal

SATURDAY
1:00 p.m. Markel Wedding

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Prayer Group

Announcements for the week April 25, 2010

TODAY IS THE CHICKEN DINNER DAY Come back to church between 4:00-6:30 for a delicious Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ. We have sold 82 presale tickets-we need to serve 360 half chickens. Tell your family and friends. Eat in or take out. Come back or call (283-1843) after 6:15 pm any half chickens left will be sold for $5 each without the sides. Please help support our Youth in this fund raiser. Tickets on sale before and after church this morning in the Chapel and Narthex for $8.00 – tickets will be $8.50 at the door.

Youth Recycle bins are found at the front entrance and parking lot door, for bottles and cans. So far we have raised $28.80 – thank you. This will continue thru the month of May.

The Youth are selling discounts cards for area businesses. The cards are only $10 and can be used thru January 2011. There are 23 area businesses that can be used over and over again, so the card literally pays for itself! Cards are available before and after worship.

New Small Group Bible Study – Looking for another opportunity to better understand what God is doing in your life? An opportunity to get to know other members better? Or just an opportunity to relax in a Christian environment? Please consider joining us for a new small group Bible study called Breadbreakers. Our first meeting is on May 1st at 5 PM at the Sorenson’s house. For more information please consult your copy of Gleanings, the bulletin board outside the office, or call the office.
Driver Needed – A lady living on Spruce Avenue in Niagara Falls is looking for a ride to church. If you can help please let the church office know.

Webmaster Needed – If you enjoy tinkering on the internet we could use your help. Our website needs someone to keep the content fresh and relevant. If you can help please let the church office know.

Through contributions in your monthly mission envelopes, we are able to reach out and support different missions on a local, national, and international level. Our mission envelopes for April will be donated to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s “Life Ministries”. This is a ministry actively involved in promoting the sanctity of human life through the funding of crisis pregnancy centers, providing education to promote teen abstinence, and working with other Christian pro-life groups to encourage life “in the image of God”. If your prayers move you to support “Life Ministries”, please place your mission envelope for April in the offering on any Sunday during the month.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
4-6:30 p.m. Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ

MONDAY
8-5:30 Census Bureau Training
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting
7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class

TUESDAY
8-5:30 Census Bureau Training
12:00 p.m. Grace Ladies Luncheon Meeting

WEDNESDAY
8-5:30 Census Bureau Training
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

THURSDAY
8-5:30 Census Bureau Training

FRIDAY
8-5:30 Census Bureau Training

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

Announcements for the week of April 18, 2010

Pastor Sorenson will be on vacation this week. If you are in need of pastoral assistance during his absence, please contact the church office at 283-1843 or after hours Head Elder Gary Krull at 432-1616.

The Prayer Group will distribute copies of The Lutheran Prayer Book after the service today. Look for us at either of the exits to receive your copy.
New Small Group Bible Study – Looking for another opportunity to better understand what God is doing in your life? An opportunity to get to know other members better? Or just an opportunity to relax in a Christian environment? Please consider joining us for a new small group Bible study called Breadbreakers. Our first meeting is on May 1st at 5 PM at the Sorenson’s house. For more information please consult your copy of Gleanings, the bulletin board outside the office, or call the office.

Driver Needed – A lady living on Spruce Avenue in Niagara Falls is looking for a ride to church. If you can help please let the church office know.

Webmaster Needed – If you enjoy tinkering on the internet we could use your help. Our website needs someone to keep the content fresh and relevant. If you can help please let the church office know.

Here at Grace – 360 Chicken Dinners: Next Sunday, April 25, from 4-6:30 pm, the Youth at Grace hope to serve 360 Chiavetta chicken dinners. Get your tickets – bring family and friends. Eat in or take out. $8.00 presale, $8.50 at the door. Donations of desserts appreciated –sign up in the Chapel.

Youth RECYCLE fund raiser- Bring your bottles and cans to the recycle bins at the parking lot door any Sunday during April and May. For pickup call Katelyn Schulz at 283-3628.

Beautify Niagara will be held this Saturday, April 24. If you would like to participate in the clean up, meet at church at 7:30 a.m. to car pool. There is a sign up sheet on glass case in the chapel, or see Pam Simcox for more information.

Through contributions in your monthly mission envelopes, we are able to reach out and support different missions on a local, national, and international level. Our mission envelopes for April will be donated to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s “Life Ministries”. This is a ministry actively involved in promoting the sanctity of human life through the funding of crisis pregnancy centers, providing education to promote teen abstinence, and working with other Christian pro-life groups to encourage life “in the image of God”. If your prayers move you to support “Life Ministries”, please place your mission envelope for April in the offering on any Sunday during the month.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Sunday School Staff Meeting

MONDAY
6:30 p.m. Community AA Meeting

WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. Craft Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
4-6:30 p.m. Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ

Announcements for the week of April 11, 2010

There will be a BP clinic after church today. Stop by the chapel and have your blood pressure checked for free!

Prayer Group meets today after church in the Ladies Lounge. Our topic this month is The Importance of Thanksgiving in Prayer. If you would like to join the prayer group, but are unable to attend the monthly meetings, please see Laura Lehning. All are welcome!

Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner –Get your tickets now for your delicious chicken dinner being held here at Grace on Sunday, April 25, from 4-6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Youth. Advance tickets are $8.00 and at the door will be $8.50. You may eat in or take out. Donations of desserts are greatly appreciated- sign up at the Book Nook.

Youth RECYCLE fund raiser- Bring your bottles and cans to our recycle bins at the parking lot door any Sunday during April and May. There will be a Youth Group member there to assist you.

Niagara Zone LWML Spring Gathering is scheduled for April 24. This year’s theme is “Gifts from the Heart” for Lutheran World Relief. Each LWML Society in the Niagara Zone is encouraged to provide at least one complete Health Kit –individual church members are also encouraged to provide completed kits or donate new bars of wrapped bath soap (4-5 oz. size). There is a drop off box in the chapel with a list of things needed to complete a health kit.
Wednesday, April 21 is the deadline for the May Gleanings. Please let us know if you have any info you would like included.

On May 2 at 2:30, Trinity Lutheran Church (2027 Niagara Stone Road) Niagara-on-the-Lake will be hosting a seminar entitled, “Christ or Caricature?”. At a time when the broadcast media, books like The Da Vinci Code, and our newsmagazines offer caricatures of Christ, his genuine portrait becomes even clearer when history and archaeology provide fascinating additional details to the biblical record. The presenter is Dr. Paul L. Maier, professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University and widely-read author. The seminar will be followed by a BBQ dinner catered by Pig Out Spit Roasters. The cost for the seminar and dinner is only $10. Reservation forms are available in the chapel.

Through contributions in your monthly mission envelopes, we are able to reach out and support different missions on a local, national, and international level. Our mission envelopes for April will be donated to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s “Life Ministries”. This is a ministry actively involved in promoting the sanctity of human life through the funding of crisis pregnancy centers, providing education to promote teen abstinence, and working with other Christian pro-life groups to encourage life “in the image of God”. If your prayers move you to support “Life Ministries”, please place your mission envelope for April in the offering on any Sunday during the month.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

TODAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic
11:30 a.m. Prayer Group

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
6:00 p.m. Social Ministries Meeting
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Communion Worship
11:30 p.m. Sunday School Staff Meeting

Announcements for the week of April 4, 2010

Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner –Get your tickets now for your delicious chicken dinner being held here at Grace on Sunday, April 25, from 4-6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Youth. Advance tickets are $8.00 and at the door will be $8.50. You may eat in or take out. Donations of desserts are greatly appreciated- sign up at the Book Nook.

Youth RECYCLE fund raiser- Bring your bottles and cans to our recycle bins at the parking lot door any Sunday during April and May. There will be a Youth Group member there to assist you.

WOW! What a comeback! After being at only $59 during the second week of our Penny War, we finished our “war” by receiving a total of $486.38 in donations! The “winners” of the Penny War will be announced today in Sunday School. The real winners, of course, are the three Lutheran missionaries in Africa who will receive new bicycles to travel the long dirt roads between their villages, and the additional 17 missionaries who will receive new inner tubes for their worn out tires. A big “thank you” to everyone for their generosity. What a great feeling to participate in spreading the wonderful news of our risen Lord to the farthest corners of the earth! Hallelujah, He is risen indeed!

The April Social Ministries committee meeting has been rescheduled to the second Wednesday of the month, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. to accommodate Easter schedules.

Through contributions in your monthly mission envelopes, we are able to reach out and support different missions on a local, national, and international level. Our mission envelopes for April will be donated to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s “Life Ministries”. This is a ministry actively involved in promoting the sanctity of human life through the funding of crisis pregnancy centers, providing education to promote teen abstinence, and working with other Christian pro-life groups to encourage life “in the image of God”. If your prayers move you to support “Life Ministries”, please place your mission envelope for April in the offering on any Sunday during the month.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

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

TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. Elders’ Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Craft Group

NEXT SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Class
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic
11:30 a.m. Prayer Group