CONGREGATION MEETING on Pastor search today immediately following service.
“CHANGE” THE BOILER FUNDRAISER: Continuing through November, we will be offering this opportunity to participate in a fundraiser for our new boiler. There are boxes located in the narthex and chapel next to our fundraising thermometer signs where you can deposit your spare change. You’ll be amazed how it adds up. Our past Penny Wars resulted in well over $1000 in change most years. If you wish to participate, please add your pocket or purse change to the boxes.
PANERA FUNDRAISER: Don’t forget your flyer! On Thursday, October 19, we will be holding a fundraiser with Panera on Military Road. Panera will donate 40% of their profit to Grace for all purchases made USING OUR FLYER between the hours of 4 & 8 pm. You can also use the code FUND4U if ordering online. This is a special offer from Panera. They normally donate only 20% of their profit for fundraisers, so let’s show our support! Flyers are available on the glass case and can be passed out to your family, friends, and co-workers. Panera asks that we NOT hand out flyers on their property, so let’s be sure to honor their request.
NEXT WEEK: Our annual Harvest Food Donation project will begin today and run through November 19. There are tables available in the narthex and chapel to accept donations of non-perishable foods. Your gifts will support our partners, St. Vincent de Paul, as they prepare to serve our neighbors in need during the holidays. This year we will also accept donations of MACARONI & CHEESE, which will be delivered to Potter’s Field to assist them as they provide meals to the group of under-supervised and neglected children that they mentor.
TRUNK OR TREAT SIGN UP: A sign up sheet is located on the glass case for participating in or donating to this year’s Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28. Our Trunk or Treat event will be held in the parking lot from 3 – 4:30 pm. This is our largest outreach event, with over 100 children and their families attending each year. Participation simply involves handing out treats from the trunk of your car. Costumes and decorations add to the fun, but are not mandatory. In the case of rain, it is held inside.
CANDY DONATIONS are needed for our Trunk or Treat event. If you would like to donate candy or other wrapped treats, please leave them on one of the food donation tables in the chapel or narthex. Thank you for your support!
TURKEYS & HAMS: Again this year, we are accepting donations of turkeys and hams which can be stored in our downstairs freezer. We deliver these to the Community Mission, Salvation Army, Lighthouse, and Lord’s Day Dinner. These agencies, all located in Niagara Falls, provide free holiday dinners for our neighbors in need. If you need help carrying your donation downstairs, please ask an usher.
MISSION ENVELOPES this month support our Lutheran Schools, St. John in North Tonawanda and Holy Ghost in Bergholz.