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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Serve: God's Work. Our Hands.
What an amazing day we had this past Sunday. I give thanks to God for so many things. Thank you for the beautiful weather. Thank you for the connections we were able to make. Thank you for partners who worked alongside us. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, God through the work of our hands!
Pastor Joanna Mitchell
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Worship
Saturdays at 5pm Contemporary
Sundays at 8:45am Traditional
Sundays at 10:30am Contemporary
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We do not require masks but it is strongly encouraged 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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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 need a volunteer(s) for Oct. 31st Fellowship.
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 3rd at 2pm
There will be a Blessing of the Animals will be occurring in the parking lot on Oct. 3rd at 2pm. Please bring your furry, fin, feathered, and scaly friends and family for a blessing! We ask that you bring your critter friends in either cages or leashed and that you pick up after your critter friends.
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Grace T-shirts For Sale!!!!
We have updated and restyled the Grace Lutheran t-shirt! They will be for sale this weekend in the Narthex. A single t-shirt is $10 or you can by 3 for $25. Cash and checks are accepted at the table or you can purchase online through Realm.
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First Communion Celebration
October 2nd & 3rd
At all Worship Services
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Congratulations to all of our First Communion Students and their families!
Jake Ferguson
Lucas Fitzl
Logan Fitzl
Isaac Gast
Elliana Henkel
Mackie Johnson
Elijah Kroeger
AJ Kroeger
Ronan Newlin
Aubrey Ranft
Kaitlyn Ranft
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Guest Speaker
Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs
Tuesday, Oct. 5th
6:30-8pm
Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, Director of Community Engagement and Racial Justice for Minnesota Council of Churches, Founder of Healing Minnesota Stories and Parish Associate at Church of All Nations Presbyterian Church.
Healing Minnesota Stories exists in part to create dialogue, understanding and healing between Native and non-Native peoples in the Twin Cities area. The aim of this event is to create greater awareness and understanding of the Dakota people, the original people of this area, who too often are invisible in their homeland. This guest speaker is free and open to the public.
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Grace Symphonic Ensemble
We are excited to be bringing back the Grace Symphonic Ensemble! If you play an instrument and miss making music with others, here is your opportunity! Anyone with at least one year of experience on their instrument is welcome to join! Our goal is to bring people together who want to make music. Especially after the hiatus we just experienced.
We will be rehearsing between services. The group will provide music for worship a few times throughout the year, starting on October 31st, Reformation Sunday!
If you have any questions contact Joe Jackson or David Phelps.
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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 in the Fellowship Hall, so you can get your flu shot after worship! The flu shot is free with insurance card.
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We are sad and disappointed to announce that the Love of Grace Bazaar has been cancelled for this year. We put a lot of thought into this, but due to multiple reasons, we concluded it would be best to cancel. We hope to host and enjoy this event again in the future! |
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Grace's Opportunities for Giving |
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A Big Thank You!
A huge heartfelt thank you to all those who donated items to the Hope 4 Youth drive. Your gifts will make many young people feel special on their birthdays, or as they move into their first apartments. Grace people truly have a heart for giving. Thank you!
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Noisy Offerings
For the month of October, our Noisy Offerings will be split equally between Alexandra House and Haiti. The mission of Alexandra House is to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspire social change, through education, support, and advocacy. Haiti was shook by a 7.2 earthquake on August 14, 2021, and then, two days later on August 16, 2021, Tropical Depression Grace came ashore both events brought devastation to the Haitian people.
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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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New Member Class
Sunday, October 3rd
12:00-1:30pm.
Are you interested in learning more about Grace or in becoming a member? If so, sign up on Realm, call the Church Office or e-mail krism@graceandover.org. New Members will be received during Worship on the week-end of October 9th/10th.
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Prayers of the Church
For all who call upon your healing name: Judy Leibold, Eric Olson, Shane Larson, Brooks and Hilary Waggoner, Carolyn Gorka, Carroll Potter, Clint Trousil, Luke Galland, as well as all those who suffer with long term illnesses. Jake, Margret Olson, Mary North, John Malecha, Stephanie Fernandez, Samantha Fernandez, Christopher Sluis, Julie Swedberg, LaDonna Lilyquist, Charlotte Montei, Lynn Zirkle, Elsie Weisenberger, Linda Christiansen, Judi Wold, Ralph & Colleen Wernimont.
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