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No Adult Forum this Sunday
There will be no Adult Forum this week, February 17. Classes will be held again starting on February 24.
Your Grace Office Staff
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Moana Sermon Series Week 3
God gives us friends, mentors, and guides who teach us how to live faithfully in the world. This week we look at the stories of Elijah and his protégé Elisha, Ruth's faithfulness to her mother-in-law Naomi, and Mary's bond with her cousin Elizabeth. God speaks to us through those who are close to us, and there is so much we can learn when we listen to the wise counsel of those we trust. This week everyone will receive a prayer partner on their way out of worship so that you have someone to pray for, and someone to pray for you.
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All-Family Moana Event THIS SUNDAY--February 17
All Sunday School students in 3K-5th grade AND their families, join us THIS SUNDAY, FEB 17, during Education Hour for a Moana-themed event. We'll be exploring several of the themes from the movie that are related to the Bible through games, crafts and more. Families with last name A-G should meet in Fellowship Hall at the beginning of Education Hour, and last names of H-Z should meet in the Sunday School multi-purpose room. Younger siblings are welcome to join in! Feel free to wear tropical attire. Questions? Contact Katie at Katie@GraceGrafton.com.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS....
Grace's Luau-
February 24 at 11:30
in Fellowship Hall
Are you fed up with the cold weather? Ready to escape to a wonderful Hawaiian luau? Well, now is your chance...even if it is just a few hours of escape in our very own fellowship hall.
Please join us on Feb 24 as we conclude the four week sermon series on the movie Moana. We will share a meal and have a presentation from some Polynesian Dancers! The Sunday School students will also share some dances!
This meal will be provided by fellowship committee. They will be serving pulled pork. Please sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Area so that we can plan for food. We are asking for volunteers to provide the deserts. A free will offering will be collected to offset costs.
Hope to see you there- feel free to wear your best Hawaiian/beach outfit!
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Thrivent Builds Mission Trip
Our group spent the first two days putting up siding on two houses and doing framing work. It's a cool rainy day today so we are working inside. We have been following all the snow back at home.
We are ten of about thirty volunteers from all around the country working with Habitat.
Pastor Paul
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You Can Get Involved in Our Local Habitat Build
Even if you were not able to be part of our mission trip to Florida, you can get involved helping with the Habitat for Humanity building project starting this spring behind the Sendik's in Grafton. Habitat will begin work on a duplex on that site. We will be recruiting teams of volunteers to spend a day working on the project. We will also put together meal crews to help feed the Habitat volunteers. You'll hear a lot more about this in March.
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Lunch Bunch - February 21
Attention all hungry people that like to get together for delicious food and lively conversation. The Lunch Bunch group will meet on February 21st at 'The Bunkers restaurant' located at Edgewater Golf Course at the usual time of 11:30 am.
For more information or if you need transportation contact Lois Jeremiah 262-894-5290 (Call or text).
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Save the Date! 2019 Alzheimer's Walk
2019's walk will be on October 5th. It may be far away, but our next Ozaukee County Alzheimer's walk is in the planning stages. I am happy to report that in 2018 Grace had 12 members and we collected $2005.00! That is awesome. I have started a team already, so save the date and become part of our team!
Trudi Biefeld
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Save the Date for VBS
Planning your summer vacation? Save the date for Grace's Vacation Bible School-August 5-9. Volunteer and registration information will be available in May.
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Register Now for Summer Camp!
Ever thought about checking out Pine Lake Camp for your child or family? This is the year to make it happen! Pine Lake offers camps for children, youth and families. Camps range in length from one weekend to a week. It's a fun, faith-filled way to spend your summer! For more information, check out the display board in the gathering area or visit https://www.crosswayscamps.org/summer.html Register by March 15 for early bird pricing.
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February Education Newsletter Available
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Save Your Pop Tabs!
Our Sunday School students voted to donate part of their Sunday School offering for the 2018/19 school year to the Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee. In addition to donating the offering money to the organization, we will also be collecting soda pop tabs at Grace. Last year, the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin raised over $48,000 from all of the saved soda pop tabs! So start saving your pop tabs. We'll have a collection bucket at church where you can drop them off throughout the summer and all of next year as well. Thank you for helping our youth support others in need! Questions? Contact Katie at
Katie@GraceGrafton.com
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Mt. Meru Coffee is Available for Purchase in the
Gathering Space
Several varieties of coffee are now available for immediate purchase. Please complete the order form, include cash or check made payable to the Mt. Meru Coffee Project and deposit in the slotted lock box provided. If you do not find the type of coffee you need, please complete an order form as the coffee will be restocked monthly. Regular, decaf, or flavored coffee sells for $10.00/12 oz. bag. Drip and perk grinds as well as whole bean and single-serve cups are available.
For more information, check the website: http://www.mtmerucoffee.org or contact Coffee Ambassadors Jeanne and Bob Dries at 375-0997.
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Do You Like Pizza?
Grace has signed up for an amazing fundraising opportunity at Papa Murphy's in Grafton. If a Grace member takes a bulletin to Papa Murphy's in Grafton on Sundays, Grace will get back 20% of the cost of the purchase as a donation from Papa Murphy's. This is an easy and delicious way to support Grace Programs.
Here are the steps:
1. Take a bulletin with you when you leave church on Sunday
2. Order pizza over the phone, online (do not pay online) or in person
3. Go to Papa Murphy's in Grafton 1965 Wisconsin Ave Suite 102, Grafton
4. Show them your bulletin
5. Pay for your pizza
6. Enjoy your pizza!
This offer is available any Sunday throughout the year. Please let Erica know if you have any questions.
Thanks for your support!
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Missing Anything?
Are you missing a hat, sweatshirt, books, a necklace, reading glasses or coffee mug or two? We might have what you're looking for! Check out our Lost & Found bin in the coat room next to the conference room. In the future, any lost items can be placed in there for their owner to re-discover.
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Who to Call in the Grace Office
As a general outline - Here are the general areas of coverage for each office support person.
Please direct your communication to the correct person when possible to minimize duplication of efforts.
Office - Main #262-377-4770
Lisa Bernd - Office Manager/Director of Involvement
- Building Cleaning
- Issues with Property Repair/Maintenance Needs
- Grace Notes & weekly bulletin insert
- Electronic Offerings & contributions
- Volunteer Coordination/New Member Orientation
Arcelia Magana - Administrative Treasurer & Office Assistant
- Expense Check Processing
- Payroll/Grace Financials
- Service Bulletins
- Service PowerPoint Presentations
Erica Dimmett - Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator
- Teen and High School Groups
- 4th Grade - 5th Grade (KFC)
- 6th Grade - 8th Grade (JYG)
- High School (HYPE)
- Confirmation Activities
- Parent Fellowship Group
Katie Eippert - Youth Education Coordinator
- Children Birth to 5th Grade
- Children's Message and Grace Quiet Sacks
- Sunday School
- Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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Staff Schedules
The office is open Monday & Friday from 9:00 -12 & Tuesday thru Thursday from 9-12 and 1-4.
Pastor Paul: Tuesday - Friday
Pastor Heidi: Tuesday-Thursday
Lisa Bernd: Monday-Wednesday
Arcelia Managa: Tuesday-Friday
Erica Dimmett: Various Hours please call to check
Katie Eippert: Tuesday & Thursday (8-3)
Pastor Heidi & Pastor Paul are always available in emergencies. Their phone numbers are on the church voicemail recording- 377-4770. Please don't hesitate to call us if you need us. That is what we're here for.
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| Don't forget...One Can Plan Our ongoing mission is collecting nonperishable goods for Ozaukee Family Sharing and All People's Church in Milwaukee. Please bring one nonperishable food item when you come to worship and place it in the yellow barrel. The yellow barrel is located in the corner of the Gathering Area under the Outreach Opportunity Bulletin Board. |
| The Good News is on the Website There is a lot going on at Grace this month. You can read all about it in this months Good News. Follow the link:
http://www.gracegrafton.com/uploads/2/6/4/1/26411638/goodnews_currentmonth.pdf |
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Responsibility List
Responsibilities for Sunday, February 17
At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Dave Polka is the assisting minister, Candy Polka is the reader, Del Schuler is the acolyte, Linda Scott's team is ushering, Justin & Carol Newby are the greeters, Carol & Paige Newby are in the nursery, Noah Durlam is in the multimedia room with John Bernd, Mark Koehler is the bread assistant & Lisa Bernd is the communion assistant, Linda Scott has communion by Intinction set up, Tina Arnold is hosting coffee hour & Janet Sladky is at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service:
Avery Newell is the reader, Dane Warehime is the acolyte, Melanie Arndt's team is ushering, James Newell & Wendy Freeland are the greeters, Eryn Durlam is in the nursery, Owen Wolff is in the multimedia room, Katie Eippert is the bread assistant, Dana Moran & Judy Steffen are the communion assistants, Pam Jeletz has communion cleanup & Laurie Gosselin is at the Welcome Desk.
Responsibilities for Sunday, February 24
At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Marcia Vrankin is the assisting minister, Christy Loeffler is the reader, Dan Ernst's team is ushering, Justin & Carol Newby are the greeters, Tori Saunders is in the nursery, Scott Steffen is in the multimedia room, Jian Tuttle & Jessica VanSluys are hosting coffee hour & Diane Kiesow is at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service:
Ralph Jeletz is the reader, Blake Peltonen is the acolyte, Wendy Freeland's team is ushering, Marla Aspenson & Ken & Sue Steinhoff are the greeters, Tracy Rohde is in the nursery, Darlyne Holle is in the multimedia room training Dan & Ellie Salzman & Sandy Luettgen is at the Welcome Desk.
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