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Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed on Monday, April 22.
Your Grace Office Staff
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Grace's Holy Week
Worship Schedule
Holy Week is the most important week of the year for Christians as we follow the story of the final week of Jesus' life. We encourage you to take the time to attend the special times of worship we will have during Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday (Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.) - At the Passover meal he celebrated with his disciples on the last night of his life, Jesus took the bread and wine of the Passover and changed it forever as he declared it his body and blood, broken and poured out, for the salvation of all.
Good Friday (Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.) - The solemn Tenebrae ("darkness") worship service recalls the events of Jesus' death upon the cross as he gave his life to forgive the sins of the world.
Easter (Sunday, April 21 at 6:30, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.) - We celebrate the single-most important event in our Christian faith, the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, with three joyous worship services filled with music and the uplifting Easter gospel.
Make this week truly "Holy" by worshiping your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Grafton Habitat for Humanity Update
We have received information that the Ozaukee Chapter of Habitat hopes to begin work on the new construction behind Sendik's in May. This is still tentative pending final approval by the Habitat board. Once we know the specifics of when work will begin we will be contacted about dates when our crews from Grace will be able to help. People can then start to sign up for working and providing meals.
Please stay tuned for more information.
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Spring Clean Up Day on May 5th
Please join us for our Spring Clean Up Day on Sunday, May 5th, after the 10:30 a.m. service. We need you to help us take care of our church home.
Bring your shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows & gloves & stay after worship to help us spruce up our church home! Stick around & clean up the grounds! Everyone is welcome!
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Volunteers for the Willowbrooke
Playground in Cedarburg
Habitat for Humanity has also contacted us looking for volunteers who would be willing to help construct the Willowbrooke Playground in Cedarburg. The work for this will be done the week of May 27th. They are looking to recruit up to one hundred volunteers each day who can work for either four hours or a full eight-hour day. We will share more information on how you can help with this when we receive it.
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Women's Wellness Retreat at Pine Lake Camp May 3-5
Join Pastor Heidi and other sisters in Christ for a weekend getaway at Pine Lake: no meal prep, no cleaning, no work, limited distractions! Instead, enjoy plenty of restorative time, connection with others, and opportunities to reflect with God. More info will be coming soon, but past activities have included nature hikes, guided meditations, massage, yoga, paint-on-canvas, decorative sign painting, a video discussion series, guest Bible study leaders, and more! The cost is $145 (housing in beautiful Evergreen Lodge: Semi-private rooms with bedding/linens provided). Let Pastor Heidi know if you're interested-
pastorheidi@gracegrafton.com.
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Miss a Sermon? Listen to it Online
If you are not able to attend a Sunday service, you can still catch the sermon. Podcasts of our sermons are available on our Grace website:
www.gracegrafton.com. Just click on the "Sermon" bar on the top of the homepage and it will take you to all the available sermons.
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April Education Newsletter Posted Online
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Thursday Morning Bible Brunch
Our 2018/2019 is coming to an end with a fantastic Bible Brunch Get together at the Flipside on May 9th at 11:15. We encourage all past and future members to attend and catch up with the group. If you would like to attend, please contact Trudi at jbiefeld@att.net by May 6th. The group will resume in September.
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"General Hospital-ity" DVD Orders
If you would still like to order a DVD of our church play, please let the office staff know by Easter Sunday. We plan to submit our final order next week. A copy of the DVD costs $15. Three dollars of that goes to help with expenses for next year's play.
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Save the Date for Make a Splash for Jesus
Mark your calendars for this year's Make a Splash for Jesus event at the Grafton Pool-Sunday, July 21 from 9:30-11:30am. Friends and families are welcome to come as well. More details will follow this summer.
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April Grace Youth Events
April 26: JYG Lock-in
April 27: HYPE Event: Volunteering at Riveredge
April 28: KFC Meeting
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Sheets for Quilting
We know it is hard to think about spring cleaning with all the snow on the ground, but it just might help to get a head start so, when and if spring does come, we can get out and enjoy the nice weather. With that in mind, the quilters are ready to take some of those usable sheets you want to recycle off your hands. Just to refresh your memory we use twin flat, full flat, queen flat and fitted, king flat and fitted, in plain or pattern colors. Cotton blend is preferred as opposed to polyester or microfiber. If you happen to see a good deal on any of the above while shopping at Goodwill, Family Sharing or other secondhand stores, or maybe at some of those rummage sales you come across, we would be most happy to accept those also. We thank you for your past donations and hope you keep thinking of us. Ask your friends who may also be in the spring-cleaning mode. It might help to take their mind off all that white stuff outside!
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May RNT Wine Tasting
Mark your calendar for
Wednesday, May 8th
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We start out with
Lunch at 12:30 pm
at Messina's in Saukville, 151 Progressive Drive. (They are not able to do separate checks so keep that in mind.) After a delicious lunch we will head over to Port Washington.
Our
wine tasting will start around 2 pm
at Vines and Cellars Winery, 114 E. Main Street in Port Washington. There is a $5 charge per person for wine tasting the day of the event. They have a wide selection of wines to choose from - white to red to dessert to ice wines.
Please
RSVP to Jan Ernst by May 1st
- either email me at
djefam2@gmail.com
or call 262-375-1509.
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April Lunch Bunch
Spring has sprung and our group is going south to "Crave Restaurant" for its next get together. The restaurant is located at 10401 N Port Washington Road in Mequon. We will meet on April 18, 2019 at 11:30 AM. If you would like to take a peek at their menu: www.cravebarandfood.com.
If you have questions or need transportation call Lois Jeremiah 262-894-5290 call/text.
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2019 Ozaukee Walk to End Alzheimer's Update
October 5, 2019
I have signed up our team under the name of Grace Lutheran on the Alzheimer's website. You can start signing up as a team member anytime. Just go to act.alz.org/ozaukee or I will have paper forms in the future.
I have posted an informational poster on the Community Events Bulletin Board with some important upcoming dates and information. Questions, contact Trudi at jbiefeld@att.net.
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Join Us at Pine Lake Camp
It's not too late to register for summer camp! We have several Grace families attending Pine Lake Family Camp June 23-26 and another camper heading up for summer camp July 28-Aug 2. Family/Grandparent Camp is open to families of all ages and sizes....whoever is family to you! There are also shorter, weekend family camp dates available. Regular summer camp is open to kids entering 1st-12th grade in the fall. Campers don't have to be members of Grace, or any church, so friends are welcome to join as well. Find out more info online at
https://www.crosswayscamps.org/pine-lake-camp.html
or stop by the Pine Lake info board in the gathering space. Want to join us or have questions? Contact Katie at
Katie@GraceGrafton.com
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Soda Pop Tab Collection Update
Thank you to everyone for saving their soda pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! We just found out that in addition to soda pop tabs, they also accept soup can tabs, cat food tabs, etc. So please continue to save your tabs of all kinds through May.
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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 Thursday, April 18
At the 7:00 p.m. service:
Marcia Vrankin is the assisting minister, Diane Singer is needed to be the reader, Blake Peltonen is the acolyte, Melanie Arndt's team is ushering, VOLUNTEERs are needed to be the greeters, A VOLUNTEER is needed in the nursery, DeeAnn Fugate & A VOLUNTEER are the communion assistants & Linda Borkenhagen has communion by Intinction set up/cleanup.
Responsibilities for Friday, April 19
At the 7:00 p.m. service:
Mark Koehler's team is ushering, Jane Johnson is the greeter & A VOLUNTEER is needed in the nursery.
Responsibilities for Sunday, April 21
At the 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service:
Linda Scott is the reader, Linda Scott's team is ushering & Pastor Paul is setting up for communion.
At the 8:00 a.m. service:
Joan Tuttle is the assisting minister, Carson Bernd is the reader, Claire Meinecke is the acolyte, Jerry Plyer's team is ushering, A VOLUNTEER is needed in the nursery, Scott Steffen is in the multimedia room, Kathy Kehoe is the communion assistant & Lisa Bernd has communion by Intinction set up.
At the 10:30 a.m. service:
Sherry Bublitz is the reader, Shannon Holle is the acolyte, The Steinhoff Family team is ushering, James Newell & Wendy Freeland are the greeters, Sarah & Tressa Brogni are in the nursery, Darlyne Holle is in the multimedia room, Laurie Gosselin & DeeAnn Fugate are the communion assistants & A VOLUNTEER is needed for communion cleanup.
Responsibilities for Sunday, April 28
At the 8:00 a.m. service: Dave Polka is the assisting minister, Jodi Doro is the reader, SIdney Buchman is the acolyte, Linda Scott's team is ushering, John & Donna Pospichal are the greeters, Carol & Paige Newby are in the nursery, Steve Buchman is in the multimedia room, Tam Duncombe has coffee hour & Erica Dimmett is at the Welcome Desk.
At the 10:30 a.m. service: DeeAnn Fugate is the reader, Charlie Eckert is the acolyte, Dan Mathias' team is ushering, Chantal Murack is the greeter, Sarah Newell is in the nursery, Greg Schwartz is in the multimedia room & A VOLUNTEER is needed at the Welcome Desk.
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