CHURCH OFFICE this coming week will only be open on Wednesday the 3rd from 10am-2pm.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to donate toward our Grace Benevolence Fund. This is a small fund that is reserved to provide emergency assistance to members or friends of Grace in times of critical need. Examples of past use include such things as paying an overdue bill to keep a family’s heat or electric working, or buying enough food to last until their next paycheck, or purchasing enough gasoline to allow transportation to necessary medical care. During our vacancy, requests for assistance are handled confidentially by the congregation President and/or head of the Board of Elders. Donations will bolster this fund, which currently has a low balance. If you would like to contribute, place your donation in an envelope marked “Benevolence Fund” in the offering plate or donate online today by choosing “monthly mission”.
DURING APRIL, we will be accepting donations of items needed for Comfort Bags that are used at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Volunteers distribute Comfort Bags containing small toiletry items, toys, and children’s activity books to all new admissions to Children’s. These bags, along with the volunteer’s visit, help families feel welcomed at a time when many are experiencing high stress levels associated with the hospitalization of their child. There will be “shopping lists” available on our donation tables in the narthex and chapel to offer suggestions for items that are especially helpful. Jim Wolf volunteers weekly with Oishei’s Comfort Bag program, and he would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the bags or about volunteering opportunities at Oishei.
EXPIRING: If you are a member of Thrivent, your Thrivent Choice Dollars earned during 2023 will expire today (March 31). You may donate your Choice Dollars to a charity of your choice, including Grace, but you must act today. After today, 2023 dollars will disappear from your account.
SPRING CLEANING: All are welcome to assist in this year’s spring cleaning. We’ll start at 9 AM on April 20th rain or shine.