FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRIES PROJECT: There are tables set up in the narthex and chapel for our annual toilet tissue collection to benefit Heart, Love, & Soul. Toilet tissue is an item that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefit cards. It is one of the most requested and appreciated items that Heart, Love, & Soul is able to provide for their clients who need assistance. Your generosity is appreciated!
FEBRUARY MISSION ENVELOPES will support YOUNG LIFE’S local chapter.Young Life is a Christian group that offers camps, fun activities, and regular meetings designed to bring teens to the knowledge of our loving Savior. Several of our youth have participated in Young Life over the years. Dick Crawford is active with this organization and would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding their local work.
YOUNG LIFE DINNER: There is a signup sheet on the glass case for those interested in attending this year’s Young Life fundraising dinner on March 20 at Classics V. We will be reserving a table so that Grace members and friends can sit together. Please see Dick Crawford if you have questions.
THANK YOU for your generous donations to our door offering for California wildfire aid. The final total donated was $962.20. The Pacific Southwest District of LCMS will use your gifts to help families from their congregations who lost their homes in the fires.
CHOIR will begin rehearsals for Lent and Easter music on Sunday, February 23, after worship. A pizza lunch will be enjoyed prior to rehearsing. New members are welcome. Please speak to Ross Folmsbee or Maye Smith if you have questions.
NIAGARA HOSPICE SPRING BOUQUET SALE: We will again participate in this fundraiser for Niagara Hospice who provides such important care to patients and their families. A sign-up sheet is on glass case in chapel, or see Jane Schulz. Deadline to place order is Sunday, February 16th. Each bouquet is $10 – cash or check to Niagara Hospice. Bouquets will be on our altar Sunday, March 16th. You may take yours home after worship.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS are Jeremiah 17:5-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26.
The next RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Saturday, February 15th from 9am – 1pm here at Grace.