This is a quick weekly reminder of what is happening at Grace
in worship and in ways to connect and serve.
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Signs of Grace
Our new sign is supposed to arrive this week. It is something that I have been dreaming about for over a year. A sign that can light up the corner here at Round Lake Blvd, and convey a message of love to our community and all who pass by. I must admit that I need a sign of grace today. When watching the news and seeing the devastating images of Afghanistan and the fear in the faces of the citizens who want more than anything to live in peace, I pray that God’s grace might reign. From wildfires in the boundary waters to the tropical storms, and hurricanes in Haiti, I pray that God’s grace might reign. From the Delta Variant continuing to be problematic and new decisions about COVID-19 happening again, I pray that God’s grace might reign.
Those are the things that make me pray for God’s grace, but there are signs of hope that I see. I was so blessed to spend yesterday on a waterslide on the front lawn of Grace. This was an unexpected addition to my calendar but in the urging of our kids to “Come down the slide with me, Pastor Joanna!” My heart filled with joy, and I experienced grace. I needed to play and connect with kids. Working with our new Vision Board and hearing their insights about our future and a willingness to reach out to others to welcome them into our church home, gives me hope and allowed me to experience grace. Finally, as we gathered with our kids and Vision Board around our old sign across generations with new people and long-time members, I recognized that God is recreating our community, giving us opportunity to be a new sign of hope to those around us so that all might experience grace.
Blessings,
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Summer Worship Hours
5:00 pm on Saturdays*
(There WILL BE Communion this Saturday, August 21st.)
8:30 am on Sundays
10:00 am on Sundays
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*Outdoor Worship Our Saturday night worship will be outside in the courtyard at 5pm. Please bring your own lawn chair. All are welcome to attend. We will have chalk for kids. In case of rain or high heat indices, worship will move inside.
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Fellowship
Fellowship is after worship on Sundays. Goodies and coffee are available in the Narthex after worship. We ask that you gather outside to gather, socialize and get to know each other. We are still looking for a group or family to host a fellowship on the 4th Sunday of the month, please contact Kris Miller at the church office.
We do not require reservations or masks for vaccinated people at in-person worship. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so. We do ask if you are not feeling well or ill please stay home. We will continue to live stream worship services for those who do not feel comfortable coming to worship or those who are out of the area.
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2021-2022 SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT SAND CREEK ELEMENTARY!
We hope and pray that this school year can be back to normal for the students at our Faith & Community Partnership school, Sand Creek Elementary. No matter what the future holds for the school year, school supplies are in need!
If you would like to help, please consider purchasing any of the items in the list below and return them to church in the tote labeled “Sand Creek School Supplies” that will be located in the narthex. The items indicated with the asterisks ** are MOST in need, however all items are in need! The donations will be accepted throughout August and the deadline is September 5th.
You can also give a monetary donation of cash or check. If writing a check, please make it payable to Grace Lutheran Church and write “Sand Creek” in the memo line. The monetary donations will be used by the Sand Creek Grace Team toward the food expenses for the Sharing Grace Backpack Food Bags prepared and given each Friday to children who would otherwise go hungry over the weekend.
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** 8 count Crayola Markers
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** 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils
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** Safety/Kids Scissors
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** 1 inch binders
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** Hardcover Pencil Boxes
- Pocket Folders – Red or Green color
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** Spiral Notebooks – Wide ruled
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** Highlighters
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**#2 Pencils (Ticonderoga)
- Ziplock bags – gallon size
- Multi-pack pocket tissues (Kleenex)
- $25 gift cards to Walmart or Target or Gas cards
- Snacks – Individual packaged – Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Gold Fish Crackers, Fruit Snacks, Skinny Pop.
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Come Join us in Song!
Beginning Sept. 1, 2021
6:45pm-8:15pm
The Grace Choir is beginning weekly rehearsals on WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1st! We will rehearse from 6:45pm-8:15pm in the Worship Center. Everyone is welcome, no prior choir experience required. No commitment necessary. We just want to praise God in song with anyone who will join us! The first 15-30 minutes will be a time to connect with fellow singers and build community with each other. Any questions please email David Phelps: davidp@graceandover.org
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YOUTH MUSICIANS
We Need YOU!!
We are looking for youth to be a part of the praise band on Wednesday evenings beginning in September! We are in need of a drummer and bass player, and anyone else that would like to contribute to worship through music! If you would like more information on this opportunity, email David Phelps: davidp@graceandover.org
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Rally Sunday
September 12, 2021
After Worships, on Sunday Sept. 12th, there will be:
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Food Trucks-Rustic Chef, Youniverse Foodie Waffles, Floyd's Donuts.
- Bounce House, games and fun!
- Sunday School, Catechism, Own Your Faith Information
- Ministry Fair
If you would like to help out to make this event a great kick off to Fall, please click the link below! Mark your calendars!!
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Inviting all Family Promise Volunteers,
past and present.
Mark the date September 14th, and time 6:00 PM to join our Family Promise team for some great Pizza and fellowship. You will also learn what the future holds for Family Promise and how it will affect how we at Grace can continue to serve our neighbors in need. Click on the link below to sign up so we know how many to expect.
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The Chosen Season One Watch Party and Bible Study group
Sundays 6-8PM starting Sept. 19th
Join Daron Yates, Mike Schaaf and others in watching and following along with the official companion study to Season 1 of The Chosen, the groundbreaking television series about the life of Jesus. What Does It Mean to be Chosen? parallels each episode, connecting you to the Bible in a brand-new way. As a group, each week (9-weeks), you will watch an episode, study, and share a meal together.
On September 19th- Bring a Dessert to Share
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Dinner will include a choice of chicken pot pie, Minnesota TatorTot Hotdish, or a vegetarian hotdish, dinner rolls, garden salad, Jello fruit salad, and warmed apple crisp. Tickets are available online at www.familypromiseanoka.org/events
$50 General Admission | $250 Reserved Table of 6 | Kids 5 and under FREE with a paid adult. For questions or more information email events@familypromiseanoka.org
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Flu Shot Clinic
Sunday, October 10th
9:30am-12:30pm
HyVee Pharmacy will holding a Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday, Oct. 10th at 9:30am-12:30pm, so you can get your flu shot after worship! The flu shot is free with insurance card.
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving |
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Sunday School Sign-Ups Happening Now! |
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Children’s ministry is excited you are registering your child(ren) for 2021-2022 Sunday School. We have already started planning and preparing for Sunday School to start September 19th. Please join us September 12th for Rally Sunday, come worship and following worship join in fellowship, learning, and play for all ages!
At Baptism, both you and the church made a commitment to raise your child in faith. Together we are continuing this journey as you enroll your child in Sunday School. We look forward to teaching your child(ren) GOD LOVES THEM.
We welcome YOU to join us by joining our Sunday School Team! We need at least 16 volunteers to ensure success for our program and for our children. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering on Sunday mornings, a separate registration for volunteers is now open.
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Noisy Offerings
For the month of August, Noisy Offerings will be going to our Faith and Community Partnership with Sand Creek Elementary. The offering will go towards helping those families in need at Sand Creek.
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Give Electronically through GraceRealm |
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Consider electronic giving on GraceRealm. It’s a convenient way to give consistently throughout the year. If you have any questions, contact Frances or Marie in the Church Office or Click on the GraceRealm link below.
If you are wondering where your giving is for the year, please log in to GraceRealm. Find Giving on the tool bar. Then select My Giving History.
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Prayers of the Church
For all who call upon your healing name: Baby Greyson, Alexis Funk, Christine, Ryan Cooper, Clint Trousil, Jacob & Karla Johnson & family (Roger & Diane Williams-Johnson’s son) whose home and farm is in the path of the wild fires in California, Luke Galland, Ellen, Jake, Victoria, Ken, Daniel Davidson, Margret Olson, Mary North, John Malecha, Ron Clarstrom, Stephanie Fernandez, Samantha Fernandez,) Carroll Potter, Christopher Sluis, Julie Swedberg, LaDonna Lilyquist, Charlotte Montei, Lynn Zirkle, Elsie Weisenberger, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, and Colleen Wernimont.
We also pray for those who have experienced a recent death. Especially, Sandy Schmoll & family upon the tragic death of her cousin, Heath Braunschweig (Brown-shwig).
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September Grace Notes Deadline
August 20th at 5pm
If you would like to place an article into the September Grace Notes, please have your articles in Word format in by 5pm on August 20th to Marie Kolar at mariek@graceandover.org.
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